Before Alexander

House of Otter #Prequel

by Leo Sparx

For readers who enjoy a dark and mysterious plot with their sexy books, comes the prequel story to this kinky m/m (m/m/m) series inspired by the Edgar Allan Poe story, "The Fall of the House of Usher."This prequel story answers the questions posed by the House of Otter series but can be read before or after the complete trilogy.On the shore of a small beach town, decades before the mysterious House of Otter spoke to Alexander, it called to a different furry young gay man. This starry-eyed, down-on-his-luck queer hustler is confronted by a powerful millionaire in the sand who leads him from the ocean to a new way of life.Leaving a trail of money, extravagance, jockstraps, and large toys in their path across continents, the Daddy and boy pair awaken sexual magic which has been lying dormant in an abandoned mansion.When they reach their luxurious destination they are met with more furry otters and colorful sexy jockstraps. Danger looms around the collection of gay men as the beach bum with a fetish for exhibitionism, unexpectedly finds himself participating in an ancient sexual ritual.Will the cycle be completed in time? How will these events, which occurred long before Alexander joined the House of Otter, impact the future for this young man and those who come after him? In whichever order you decide to read them, the House of Otter series is not complete without the questions only this prequel story can answer.It's Edgar Allan Poe but with a queer, kinky, and paranormal twist!**This MM BDSM Dark Erotic Romance takes consent seriously. No otter boys were harmed (unless they wanted to be) in the writing of this book.***

Genres: Fantasy, Mystery

80 pages, Paperback

Published December 20, 2020

About the author

Leo Sparx is a digital artist who is bringing his fascination with the history of queer sex to the literary erotica world. Inspiration for his work is often found during virtual orgies, trips to offbeat museums, or classic—occasionally spooky—literature. His unique blend of steamy sensations and dark passion takes the reader on a kinky exploration and allows them to experience encounters in unexpected locations.

Reviews

[Sue Philips · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author sent me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Madden is a poverty-stricken young man with nowhere to go and nothing to his name. He scavenges for food and clothing. Laying on the beach, he is approached by a mysterious man who takes him to an ancient and seemingly abandonded mansion out of town. After a bath, food and change of clothes he finds himself on a plane bound for France where he is taken to another luxurious mansion almost identical to the one "back home". Here he meets other boys and is introduced to "Usher" - the mysterious man. What does Usher want with all these boys? Who is he? And what does the future hold for Madden?
An interesting queer, kinky, paranormal story based on Edgar Allen Poe's book "Fall of the House of Usher".
I loved this story and look forward to following the series.
Highly recommend this author - who I've added to my favorite authors list.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had read House of Otter books 1 and 2 about Alexander, then discovered this one on Amazon, hoping it would clarify some things since it is a prequel. I had been drawn in by the first two books, but am still trying to figure out who or what Usher is, the apparent magical or supernatural aura around him and the house, and the special significance that Alexander has in the grand scheme of things. The prequel gives some background information, but I really will need to get the 3rd book in the hope it clarifies things at the end. The story of Alexander has held my attention, to the extent I have read all 3 books in a few hours at one sitting. Am awaiting the 3rd book with anticipation.

[Fay MMBookworm]

Urr I'm actually stuck how to rate this one..
A good start to the book as a young boy is found by a gentleman on the beach.
Mr. Asher was mysterious with the boy, and with a test for him on the plane trip to France to be his.
The book is a mystery from start to finish as Boy and Mr Asher encounter each other. POV of Madden. Includes bdsm scenes and harem boys, with non-reality. Not a romance novella.
Okay. hmm I have no idea how to rate this.. The ending was...dont know I'm lost for words but The House of Otter is the centre of it all.

[Ali Whippe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed myself with this one! Seeing how the sausage was made, as it were...

[Annemarie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very vague storyline. Not focused or direct. We know Mr. Usher finds Alexander on the beach and takes him along with him to his mansion in France. Did not like the ending on this.

[Precociousp · Rating 3 out of 5]

I expected more out of this short story. It did however lay the gothic elements of the Fall of the House of Otter series.