These Violent Delights - by Micah Nemerever (Paperback)

These Violent Delights is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the depths of human desire and the darkness it can bring forth in us.

When Paul enters university in early 1970s Pittsburgh, he hopes to move past the recent death of his father.

Sensitive and insecure, he finds solace in his friendship with Julian, a charismatic and volatile classmate.

As their obsession with each other grows, they become increasingly entangled in a dangerous game of power and control, ultimately leading to an act of irrevocable violence. With prose that is both propulsive and beautiful, Nemerever expertly unspools the complex web of emotions and desires that drive these two young men towards their tragic fate.

Through Paul and Julian's intense and all-consuming relationship, Nemerever sheds light on the dark corners of male desire and the devastating consequences of unchecked passion. Don't miss out on this exquisitely plotted and deeply moving debut novel that will leave you breathless and haunted long after you finish reading.