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Death by the River
Death by the River

Death by the River

A Standalone YA Thriller

FICTION

358 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Trade Paper, $18.95 (US $18.95) (CA $24.95)

Publication Date: October 2018

ISBN 9781944109141

Rights: WOR

Vesuvian Books (Oct 2018)

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Overview

“Weis and Astor just completely dominated the YA Thriller genre ...” ~NetGalley

“You could practically taste the fear.” ~Laura Hernandez, YA Book Divas

“Nothing can prepare you for what you will find within these pages.” ~Goodreads

Death by the River represents a standout in literature. Mesmerizing, thoroughly engrossing, and emotionally gripping.” ~Midwest Book Review

“The drama of Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars mixed with American Psycho. ~The Book Curmudgeon

“Dark secrets and disturbed minds. A brilliant mystery thriller.” ~Isabel Rivera

"A deliciously dark and timely teen crime thriller deserving of a TV series that tackles heavy-duty subject matter with grace and sophistication.” ~BestThrillers

“Catching the current vogue of teen psycho and revenge tales like Bates Motel and 13 Reasons Why [Death by the River] is a horrifically brilliant book.” ~Readers’ Favorite

"An evocative setting, powerfully defined characters, and a long hard look at the darker side of human desire, you will hold your breath until the very end. RECOMMENDED.” ~US Review

“A crime thriller that pulls readers into the twisted mind of the protagonist and holds them engaged till the exhilarating finish. Death by the River is psychologically engaging, emotionally rich, and utterly absorbing.” ~Christian Sia

*Nominated multiple times for THE INDIE NEXT LIST: Great Reads from Booksellers*

AWARDS:

Winner/Gold: Young Adult Fiction Horror/Mystery
2019 Moonbeam Book Awards

Winner/Gold: Young Adult Fiction
2019 International Book Awards

Winner/Gold: Social Issues
2019 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards

1st Place Winner: Young Adult
2021 PenCraft Book Award

Distinguished Favorite/Silver: New Adult
2019 New York City Big Book Award

Winner/Bronze: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense/Horror
2019 Feathered Quill Book Awards

*Top 5 Finalist: Mystery/Thriller
2019 Kindle Book Awards from Kindle Book Review (Amazon)

Finalist: Young Adult Fiction
2019 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award

Finalist: Thriller
2019 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Awards

~ON THE RED LIST:
#8 for Thriller Book/Manuscripts of the month
#8 for Thriller Book/Manuscripts of the year

Semifinalist: Suspense and Thriller Fiction
2019 CLUE Book Awards
A division of Chanticleer International Book Awards

Shortlist: Literary and Contemporary Fiction
2019 SOMERSET Book Awards

Reviews

"A deliciously dark and timely teen crime thriller deserving of a TV series. While tackling heavy-duty subject matter with grace and sophistication, Death by the River is tailor-made for fans of Riverdale and Twin Peaks ... and has the makings of an addictive series." —BestThrillers


"... a thrilling psychological work ... Catching the current vogue of teen psycho and revenge tales like Bates Motel and 13 Reasons Why ... a horrifically brilliant book ... Beau Devereaux could have easily been a clichéd psycho, but the plot constructed around him and his development during the novel really shone as a masterpiece of character creation ... much in the style of Dexter or Hannibal." —K.C. Finn, Award-Winning Author


"... an evocative setting, powerfully defined characters, and a long hard look at the darker side of human desire, [you] will catch your breath and hold it until the very end." —Michael Radon, US Review


"... the darkest of humanity, and the ways that woman are preyed upon in youth, those two themes, which feel so of the moment in the age of True Crime and the confrontation of rape culture in the mainstream of our socio-political consciousness, play heavy in the novel, but at the same time, the path of the story follows a path of entertainment that is undeniably in the mold of Teen fiction from the late 1990s. Lo to the person who goes into this blind, but if you know, then there is much to discover, and it is strong indeed." —Christopher Garcia, Hugo Award Winner

Author Biography

Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author, screenwriter, advanced practice registered nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans. She has taught at major universities and worked as a nurse dealing with victims of sexual assault, abuse, and mental illness in a clinical setting at many New Orleans area hospitals. Having grown up in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story moving and memorable.

Weis lives with her husband outside of New Orleans where she is a permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries and rescues orphaned and injured animals. She is a member of the International Thriller Writers Association and Horror Writers Association. APA Agency is handling her horror/thriller Have You Seen Me? for film/TV adaptation. www.AlexandreaWeis.com

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Lucas Astor was born in New York and has resided in Central America, the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight. He is an award-winning author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but next door behind a smiling face. www.LucasAstor.com