Desolate by Ker Dukey Also by this author: Empathy, I See You,
Published by Independently Published on February 2, 2013
Genres: Dark Romance, Psychological Thriller, Romantic Suspense
Pages: 215
ISBN: 1507760191
ASIN: B00T0ZSYRM
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I was a son,
A friend,
A brother,
A psychopath.Eighteen years of being in a psyche ward; I was released into the world. Things have changed, Blake is married to Melody and is a father to my new fixation, Cereus. My beautiful niece who knows nothing of my existence. When consequences of past sins begin playing tricks on me, old cravings demand to be satisfied.
There is no cure for my kind of sickness.
I am void of everything but obsession.
I can’t love,
I can’t feel,
I am Desolate.
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“I’m not sick and I’m not broken. I’m desolate, born empty, lacking a soul.” ~ Ryan
WOW….where Empathy (Book 1) blew my mind, Desolate left me rocking in the corner. Ker Dukey is amazing, gifted in the art of the total mindfuck!! This story is haunting, unlike anything I’ve read before. It is not for the faint of heart or those looking for hearts and flowers. This is not a romance. It is a dark, twisted, walk with evil and I LOVED IT!
The story picks up 18 years after the end of Empathy (Book 1). Ryan’s character has grown more cunning and manipulative. Author Ker Dukey paints a chilling portrait of a sociopath who evolved from disturbed teen to scary, cold, calculating adult. He has a new obsession, Cereus, his niece. But he still has deadly feelings for Melody. I’m not going to go into the storyline too much because I truly believe you need to read this blind, only knowing what author Ker Dukey shares in the synopsis. Suffice it to say, that although Ryan is released, he is far from cured of his sadistic proclivities or thirst for blood and torture, both physical and mental.
“I can almost taste the need to throw her world into chaos but my need for Cereus to not turn her back on me is more important…more important than anything else.” ~ Ryan
Could Cereus be Ryan’s salvation? His reason for redemption? Or is he truly empty and cold, devoid of all emotion, incapable of love as he claims? Author Ker Dukey had me holding my breath while reading. I had to stop many times while reading but I could not put my kindle down. Just when you think you have it figured out…BAM…curve ball from left field. Like a moth to a flame, I was captured by her words. Desolate is a heart stopping, mind-blowing, keep you guessing gritty, dark read. Amazing sequel to Empathy. These characters and this story will stay with you. A definite must read.
About Ker Dukey
My books all tend to be darker romance, edge of you seat, angst filled reads. My advice to my readers when starting one of my titles…prepare for the unexpected.
I have always had a passion for storytelling, whether it be through lyrics or bed time stories with my sisters growing up. We also used to put on performances by acting out stories. I wanted to become an actress from an early age so I could live out many roles but unfortunately I learned early on that my mind was too active…(I would end up wanting to change the script)
I would watch films or TV shows and think of ways they could have improved the story if they took another direction so I thought it best that I tell my own.
My mum would always have a book in her hand when I was young and passed on her love for reading, inspiring me to venture into writing my own. I tend to have a darker edge to my writing. Not all love stories are made from light; some are created in darkness but are just as powerful and worth telling.
When I’m not lost in the world of characters I love spending time with my family. I’m a mum and that comes first in my life but when I do get down time I love attending music concerts or reading events with my younger sister.
Come find me on facebook where i love interacting with my readers.
Email me here:
kerryduke34@gmail.com
PA to Ker Dukey;
Terrie Arasin
Email
terriesin@gmail.com
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