Chad Lutzke es un autor cuya obra se adentra en los rincones oscuros de la psique humana y el género de terror. Sus cuentos han aparecido en numerosas publicaciones, y su prosa destaca por su inquietante realismo. Lutzke explora magistralmente temas como la pérdida, el trauma y los aspectos más oscuros de la naturaleza humana. Su estilo único promete a los lectores una experiencia intensa e inolvidable.
After being held against their will in a house used for trafficking, three girls plan their escape. But does life outside the house offer the freedom they'd envisioned? Or is it too late, the scars too deep? A coming-of-age tale of revenge and survival that explores a friendship and the desperate measures taken to ensure they stay united, held together by the scars that bind them -- page 4 of cover
For some kids, Long Lake, Georgia is home. But for fourteen-year-old Baker Gray, it's just another stop, another town in another state. Because of his mother's nomadic lifestyle, he's never had a best friend, never kissed a girl, and he's certainly never met anyone like Cassandra Larsson-the enigmatic, older girl whose idea of fun blurs the line between right and wrong. Being hopelessly led by emotions he's never felt, Baker finds himself plodding along dark paths paved by the girl he thinks he may love-a road to self-destruction, where vigilante justice is encouraged and bloodshed is an art form.
The story follows Garrett Walkinshaw as he confronts the brutal murder of his sister, leaving his albino niece traumatized. Fueled by revenge, Garrett and his niece embark on a harrowing journey to track down the killer, joined by his best friend, a recently freed slave. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of the wild west, they face a series of menacing adversaries, including corrupt lawmen and bizarre characters, while teaching the young girl the harsh realities of survival and vengeance.
Set in the gritty 1970s Chicago, the narrative follows two elderly men as they take a transformative train journey, seeking a new beginning out west. Their adventure blends elements of a small-town thriller with a road trip, delving into profound themes of resilience and the human experience. The story captures the struggles and hopes of those marginalized by society, offering a poignant reflection on their quest for redemption and connection.