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Parallel Lines: Commence Entropy
The most desirable Woman in Cinematic History instantly acquires everything she ever wanted, including a Psychopathic Benefactor/Boyfriend, and a metaphysical link to a Troubled Teenage Boy.
Her flash-flood prosperity causes her to relax her own moral limits. She freely surrenders her mind, spirit, and body to the Insane Man who has the power to make her wildest dreams come true. She doesn’t have any real problem forfeiting control of her soul, after all she's not using it.
Unfortunately, it's not only her integrity that has failed her. The spiritual and sexual attraction she feels for this Deadly New Lover has her pondering her own mental stability.
Her only hope for survival is the incomprehensible bond she has with the Teenage Boy she will never meet.
(WARNING: Explicit & Alternative Violence & Sex, and Violent Sex.
S o m e s c e n e s m a y b e d i s t u r b i n g .)
Her flash-flood prosperity causes her to relax her own moral limits. She freely surrenders her mind, spirit, and body to the Insane Man who has the power to make her wildest dreams come true. She doesn’t have any real problem forfeiting control of her soul, after all she's not using it.
Unfortunately, it's not only her integrity that has failed her. The spiritual and sexual attraction she feels for this Deadly New Lover has her pondering her own mental stability.
Her only hope for survival is the incomprehensible bond she has with the Teenage Boy she will never meet.
(WARNING: Explicit & Alternative Violence & Sex, and Violent Sex.
S o m e s c e n e s m a y b e d i s t u r b i n g .)
144 pages, Paperback
First published November 28, 2014
223 people want to read
About the author
David Monster
8 books5 followers David “Monster” Drader is a writer, designer, set designer, and costumer. He has been working in the Entertainment Industry since the 1980’s, on projects such as In Living Color, Dazed and Confused, Madonna Tours, The Voice, Paramore & H.I.M. videos, Heterosexual Jill and countless Independent projects.
He recently self-published his first book, Service, a love story, shot a Web Series Pilot he wrote and directed called R.A.D.MEN, and is in pre-production as co-producer on Michelle Ehlen's S&M SALLY. His second novel Parallel Lines is due out at the end of 2014.
A devoted fan of pop culture, he has spent 8 years researching and writing the most comprehensive resource available on Sex Symbols, called BOMBSHELL: The Blonde Phenomenon of the 20th Century, which will be released in 2015.
He recently self-published his first book, Service, a love story, shot a Web Series Pilot he wrote and directed called R.A.D.MEN, and is in pre-production as co-producer on Michelle Ehlen's S&M SALLY. His second novel Parallel Lines is due out at the end of 2014.
A devoted fan of pop culture, he has spent 8 years researching and writing the most comprehensive resource available on Sex Symbols, called BOMBSHELL: The Blonde Phenomenon of the 20th Century, which will be released in 2015.
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December 28, 2014
AMAZING review from a professional reviewer.
By David Monster on December 16, 2014
Format: Paperback
Amazing from www.reviewsbyamoslassen.com :
The Worth of a Life
Amos Lassen
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have everything you ever wanted? Retra is the most desirable Woman of the Cinematic World and she got everything she ever wanted in an instant but unfortunately coming with that are a psychopathic benefactor, and a metaphysical link to a troubled teenage boy. It is certainly one thing to have it all but there is often a moral dilemma that comes with that. Retra has dreams in which she must decide if she has to give herself up to a “omnipotent murderer”. What makes this such a difficult decision is that she has always wanted to have it all but she had never considered the price to do so. To make matters even more complicated is the fact that she is drawn both sexually ands spiritually to the man who will take her life and this upsets her own mental health and stability.
I always enjoy reading a book in which the author draws on his vivid imagination to bring us a story that is hardly believable yet is able to entertain us and make us think. Up until this point I have not mentioned that in order to fully appreciate this book means that is necessary to suspend belief and just flow with the text. There is violence, sex and violent sex in the book. You might think from what I have said so far that this is a straight novel but this is not the case. Yes, there is straight sex here but there is also what we might call alternative erotica. I think it is fair to say that there is something for everyone.
David Monster is a good writer and you feel that he cares about his characters. Of course we know that very little of what we read today will ever be regarded as great literature. However, there is nothing wrong with novels that entertain and this is certainly one of those.
Someone is going to comment that I really did not write much about the plot and the characters which is true—I didn’t, but there is a reason for that—I do not want to spoil anyone’s reading experience and this is the kind of book that once I begin summarizing, I will be giving away secrets. Take my word for it and get a copy and sit back and enjoy.
http://reviewsbyamoslassen.com/?p=33218
By David Monster on December 16, 2014
Format: Paperback
Amazing from www.reviewsbyamoslassen.com :
The Worth of a Life
Amos Lassen
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have everything you ever wanted? Retra is the most desirable Woman of the Cinematic World and she got everything she ever wanted in an instant but unfortunately coming with that are a psychopathic benefactor, and a metaphysical link to a troubled teenage boy. It is certainly one thing to have it all but there is often a moral dilemma that comes with that. Retra has dreams in which she must decide if she has to give herself up to a “omnipotent murderer”. What makes this such a difficult decision is that she has always wanted to have it all but she had never considered the price to do so. To make matters even more complicated is the fact that she is drawn both sexually ands spiritually to the man who will take her life and this upsets her own mental health and stability.
I always enjoy reading a book in which the author draws on his vivid imagination to bring us a story that is hardly believable yet is able to entertain us and make us think. Up until this point I have not mentioned that in order to fully appreciate this book means that is necessary to suspend belief and just flow with the text. There is violence, sex and violent sex in the book. You might think from what I have said so far that this is a straight novel but this is not the case. Yes, there is straight sex here but there is also what we might call alternative erotica. I think it is fair to say that there is something for everyone.
David Monster is a good writer and you feel that he cares about his characters. Of course we know that very little of what we read today will ever be regarded as great literature. However, there is nothing wrong with novels that entertain and this is certainly one of those.
Someone is going to comment that I really did not write much about the plot and the characters which is true—I didn’t, but there is a reason for that—I do not want to spoil anyone’s reading experience and this is the kind of book that once I begin summarizing, I will be giving away secrets. Take my word for it and get a copy and sit back and enjoy.
http://reviewsbyamoslassen.com/?p=33218
February 12, 2015
I received this book for free via Goodreads First Reads.
It is a strange book to read and review. It is set in two different places and time frames which are connected via the characters. As the cover promises it has violence and sex but they are not too explicit and I don't think they would turn any reader away from reading the book.
My main problem with the book is that the focus is on the unlikeable characters and they feel too one dimensional to carry a story. I am not always someone who enjoys a lot of exposition in a novel but I do feel this could have done with a lot more. The book feels rushed in a way.
It was not a completely negative reading experience but it was not an enjoyable one either. It might be a good rainy day on holiday distraction for a reader as it is not too long and could be read by some readers in an afternoon.
It is a strange book to read and review. It is set in two different places and time frames which are connected via the characters. As the cover promises it has violence and sex but they are not too explicit and I don't think they would turn any reader away from reading the book.
My main problem with the book is that the focus is on the unlikeable characters and they feel too one dimensional to carry a story. I am not always someone who enjoys a lot of exposition in a novel but I do feel this could have done with a lot more. The book feels rushed in a way.
It was not a completely negative reading experience but it was not an enjoyable one either. It might be a good rainy day on holiday distraction for a reader as it is not too long and could be read by some readers in an afternoon.
April 10, 2015
I was a bit confused at first with what was happening with this book. It kept switching between stories/characters.
But, after a couple chapters, I was HOOKED! I could not wait to read the next page.
Imaginative, creative, sci-fi, parallel worlds, griping story line!
The only small change I might make if there were to be a revision is to give a background on the world's changes prior to getting into the character's stories.(you'll understand when you read it) I was a bit confused at first figuring out everything, though most of it comes to light eventually...but a back story on past events/changes would have made this book a 5 star for me.
But, after a couple chapters, I was HOOKED! I could not wait to read the next page.
Imaginative, creative, sci-fi, parallel worlds, griping story line!
The only small change I might make if there were to be a revision is to give a background on the world's changes prior to getting into the character's stories.(you'll understand when you read it) I was a bit confused at first figuring out everything, though most of it comes to light eventually...but a back story on past events/changes would have made this book a 5 star for me.
March 5, 2015
This book was filled with lots of twists and turns. I found the characters interesting. This book is great for the reader who likes complex stories. I won this book on goodreads.
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