Dismal

Please note: This book was published previously. London Knight and Tiana Laveen are the same author. Tiana Laveen pens romance, and London Knight writes dark psychological suspense thrillers.

This book is for mature audiences. It contains graphic acts of violence, profanity and detailed descriptions of sexual activity. Reader discretion is advised.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'...