The Grotesque
by Sean Foy
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Pub Date Oct 21 2025 | Archive Date Oct 22 2025
ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op | Trigon Press
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Description
STEP ON A CRACK, SEE YOUR MOTHER LYING DEAD ON THE FLOOR.
It was their house. He had no right. No right at all. But that man took what he wanted, just to cap off that sad little boy’s already unspeakable childhood. And for the next thirteen years, that pathetic useless child would cower and hide, hallucinate and obsess. Thirteen years. Until the past started circling back.
This Halloween, one way or another, things are going to change.
Because the focus of that boy’s obsession—that desperate, failing dancer—has an agenda of her own: to escape his watchful eye and rid herself of the volatile boyfriend who takes anything he wants. To live the dream she’s worked so hard to achieve.
For Katrina, Jared, and Michael, every dream for the future is forever chained to the traumas of their childhoods. But it all ends when they become integral parts of a deadly masquerade to absolve the guilt-ridden secrets of the past.
No more living in the shadows. It’s time to spotlight the ugly truth. In a world where the innocent are broken, beaten, and betrayed, everything is a dance. Everyone is the audience.
It’s time to make it or break it all.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Intense and vivid psychological thriller. Sublime writing." - Cheshire Novel Prize
"Wow. Just wow! I am absolutely floored." - Lindsay Newton, Former Big Five Editor and Founder of Newton Literary Services
"for readers who enjoy dark thrillers with complex characters and deep emotional themes. 5 Stars" - Reader's Favorite
Marketing Plan
Early word of mouth will be built through a combination of author social media posts (counting down to publication & Halloween to mimic the book's narrative structure) and posts/reviews by ARC readers on social media and GoodReads. This early marketing should build some pre-orders and notify fans of psychological thrillers of publication day on Tuesday, October 21st. On that date, I'm hoping for cross-posting by ARC reviewers to Amazon, to help build interest and sales for the digital and paperback versions of the novel. Your help is GREATLY appreciated!
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9798999674807 |
PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 340 |