Publisher's Synopsis
In a classic tale of good versus evil, Noelle Andrews details her marriage to and subsequent divorce from a man she believes to be a sociopath. "Adrian," a handsome and charismatic rock star impersonator, sweeps her off her feet in a few short months. Blissfully happy on her wedding day, the increasingly frequent disturbing glimpses into his disordered mind leave Noelle feeling trapped and helpless. Sixteen months later, Adrian's arrest in the foyer of her home is the final nail in the marriage coffin. Much like Dorothy's dismay when finally meeting the man behind the curtain, Noelle too was shocked to see the dark and twisted mind of the psychopath, disguised as her soul-mate. From allegations of wife-swapping, false accusations of narcotics abuse to a dog-napping veterinarian, Noelle's formerly average life becomes an odd parody of a reality TV show. "Aftermath" is a cautionary tale, with a summary of the research available on a pervasive societal problem. Psychopathy is far more common than one would imagine, with the conscience-deficient estimated to comprise up to 4% of the population. In an era where predators can pretend to be anyone on the internet, Dr. Andrews' story illustrates how an educated and intelligent woman can be manipulated and conned. "The Aftermath of Rock 'n Roll" is a must read for anyone contemplating internet dating, and for those who have ever been in a pathological relationship, a number likely in the tens of millions. Who among us have not had a co-worker, lover or family member whose unthinkable actions leave us shaking our head in disbelief? Forewarned is forearmed. "It takes tremendous courage for a successful, professional woman to admit to the world that she's been conned, and that's the courage that Dr. Andrews displays in telling her story. Hers is a cautionary tale for anyone who hopes that a romantic void in their lives will be suddenly dazzlingly filled. As Dr. Andrews poignantly shows, the glitter may be a mirage." Donna Andersen, Author of "Love Fraud- How marriage to a sociopath fulfilled my spiritual plan." "The psychopath who enters into your life is the ultimate imposter, a tribute act playing the perfect partner. They'll put on a show and play their role so effectively that you'll be looking for an encore before the curtain falls. But the only performer on that stage is a ventriloquist's dummy playing their latest role custom made to fool you. Once the main event ends, the real horror show begins, as Noelle Andrews discovered in this personal recollection of the horrific and psychology-altering absurdity one is subjected to while in a relationship with a psychopath. "The Aftermath of Rock 'n' Roll" is one woman finding herself centre stage in the clutches of the ultimate predator and living to tell the tale." Thomas Sheridan, Author of "Puzzling People: the labyrinth of the psychopath" and "Defeated Demons: freedom from consciousness parasites in psychopathic society"
