Paradise Reborn by Nick Bileci

An unexpected homecoming means facing painful shadows of the past for Gwen Murphy in Paradise Reborn by Nick Bileci, the second piece of his Paradise Collection series. Gwen relentlessly digs into a sinister new threat afflicting the town, while seeking closure and vengeance for the sins she has yet to forgive. This intense narrative does not shy away from taboo and traumatic subjects, offering a dark and unforgettable look into complex realms of pain, poverty, abuse, addiction, and obsession, as well as the incredible lengths people go for redemption. The unusual dialogue formatting can be disruptive to the reading experience, and there are grammatical and spelling lapses throughout, but the visceral storytelling makes it hard to set down this unique psychological thriller.