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Recluse
He’s weaving his web of murder.
Lukas Retter is a recluse in the correctional city of East Haddam, Connecticut, washing cars and dreaming about taking back control of his life. He has been ever since The Safety First Act redefined criminal justice in America.
Meanwhile, the children of criminals are placed in psychiatric hospitals to be evaluated. But when Lukas murders Rebecca Waylow, his girlfriend, he leaves her dismembered and strung up on a web of bloody ropes and wires.
And she won’t be the last.
As Lukas recalls his sinister past and becomes the new nightmare of his correctional city, he transforms into the serial killer he was destined to become. He’ll do whatever it takes to feel control, even if it means stringing a few people up in the process.
Descend into Lukas’s sinister world and uncover the truth about The Safety First Act in this multi-perspective dystopian thriller. Fans of Joker and You will love this twisted tale of suspense and chilling murders.
- Genre
- Psychological dystopian thriller
- Published
- April 2024, independently
- Formats
- Paperback and Kindle
- ISBN
- 979-8-86906-106-5
Content warnings
Profanity, violence, rape, death, abuse, and some sexual content.
Praise for Recluse
“Recluse is a masterclass in psychological suspense; a gripping and unnerving journey into the heart of darkness.”
Goodreads reviewer
“From the first page I was immediately hooked.”
“A thriller of a different kind.”
“The prose is sharp and the suspense taut.”
“Dark, gritty, and unforgettable.”
“This book needs to be an actual movie.”