Dismal

PLEASE NOTE: This novel contains violence, occasional profanity, sexual intimacy and adult situations.This book was previously released in the boxset, "Death and Damages." If you have that limited edition boxset, then you already have this book in your possession. This book underwent minimal changes before being released now as a stand alone novel. This is a full length novel of 473 pages. This book is not IR.BLURB: Dr. River Michelet is more than meets the eye. After a family tragedy, he relocated to South Bend, Indiana and leaves the criminal psychology field to work with teenage boys who suffer from psychological disorders. Despite the difficult transition, River's apprehensions quickly vanish as he realizes he can be an asset to these young men, but at what cost? While struggling to maintain his sanity, he chases the American dream-the pretty wife and the picket fence-but behind the curtains lies another reality altogether...While a part of him excels, another aspect of him unravels. Secrets, lies, neglect, and hatred lead to him tapping into the darkness within and unleashing his inner monster.His motivation is simple: When karma doesn't do a good enough job, Dr. River Michelet steps in to serve a bit of street justice. Welcome to South Bend, Indiana, where the people are nice, the accents are Midwestern, and the killers are the 'boy next door'...