White, Andrew Joseph - Compound Fracture

• Title: Compound Fracture
• Author: Andrew Joseph White
• Genre: Thriller, Horror, LGBTQ+, Young Adult
• Pages: 384
• Publisher: Daphne Press
• Release Date: September 2024

Description

• Synopsis: A gripping and suspenseful thriller set in a small town plagued by a blood feud and haunted by the restless dead. The story follows Miles, a young man with a troubled past, who discovers that his secret crush on a local boy is intertwined with the town's dark secrets.
• Blurb: Miles, a young man with a troubled past, finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the sheriff's family and the townspeople. When Miles accidentally kills a boy in retaliation, he learns that there are others who seek vengeance, including the restless spirits of those who have been wronged. As the body count rises and the town descends into chaos, Miles must confront his own demons and decide who he can trust, all while navigating his growing feelings for the boy he killed.

Themes

• Revenge: The book explores the destructive power of revenge and the ways in which it can lead to violence and tragedy.
• Small Town Secrets: The story delves into the dark secrets of a small town and the ways in which the past can haunt the present.
• Supernatural Elements: The book introduces supernatural elements, including ghosts and the restless dead, adding to the suspense and horror.
• LGBTQ+ Representation: The novel features a queer relationship between Miles and the boy he killed, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human nature. Transgender.

Keywords

• thriller, horror, revenge, small town, supernatural, ghosts, lgbtq+, queer, romance

Compound Fracture is a thrilling and suspenseful read that offers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of horror, love, and the complexities of human nature.