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In 'Death on the Page-Revenge on the Reviewer', award-winning author Tom McAuliffe delivers a chilling, masterfully woven tale of obsession, revenge, and the dark corners of the human psyche. This psychological thriller is both a labyrinthine journey into the mind of a killer and a razor-sharp exploration of fame, ego, and the terrifying power of words.
When best-selling author Ethan Cole's latest novel is met with brutal criticism from Calvin Reese, a prominent literary reviewer known for his scathing takedowns, his entire career-and sense of self-are threatened. For Ethan, the words aren't just painful; they're career-altering. As his fanbase dwindles and publishers start to look the other way, he finds himself consumed by bitterness and desperation. Reese's review is not just an opinion; it's a sentence-one that marks the end of the future Ethan envisioned for himself. But as his rage festers, an idea takes hold: what if he could make Reese disappear? Taking inspiration from his own dark novels, Cole conceives a plan to get rid of Calvin Reese, using an insidious method pulled straight from the pages of his latest novel.
'Death on the Page' is a relentless, heart-pounding journey through the shadows of ambition and artistic pride. McAuliffe pulls readers into a story where the line between creator and creation blurs, revealing the horrors that can arise when one's own ego becomes the ultimate villain. Packed with clever twists and morally complex characters, this book is a testament to McAuliffe's mastery of suspense and his keen understanding of what drives people to madness. Readers won't just witness a murder-they'll witness the unraveling of a man whose obsession with approval leads him to commit the ultimate crime.
About the author
Tom McAuliffe is an award winning Author living on Florida's Emerald Coast. He's a former Photojournalist with the US Navy's Combat Camera Group and a graduate of the DOD's Mass Communications program at Syracuse University as well as a magazine Editor and Writer with more than 25 years of by- lines.
