The Precious Life

by Che Parker

A seemingly happy and stable marriage spirals out of control in a hailstorm of hurt and betrayal.

Vivid and raw, full of the consequences of terrible actions done in the name of love, The Precious Life documents the unraveling of a marriage that, on the outside, appeared to have everything it needed to remain stable.

Joshua and Kathryn have settled for underachieving careers and a comfortable suburban lifestyle, coasting through life without any risk or adventure. But when secrets emerge about Kathryn's past, and a tragic accident sends the couple wheeling into grief, Joshua breaks away from their sheltered home and begins to fashion a second life for himself, brewing with anger, resentment, and, eventually, hatred for his wife that culminates in a murderous desire.

In its unflinching examination of the human condition, The Precious Life takes readers on a bumpy ride through the life of a couple on the verge of collapse.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Darcia Scates · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book. It gives you flashbacks to let you know what the characters were like in the past. The flashbacks are quite enjoyable; they are like a short story within the story. I highly recommend this book.

[Tricia Fraser · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not like way this book was written. Choppy and sometimes confusinf to follow.