Title: Epilogue
Author: C.J. Roberts
First published May 18, 2013
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 4.26
Overview
You begged me to put down on paper what I’ve been avoiding for years. You must know how I love the begging, but this time it’s different.
I’m not a man who enjoys dwelling on the past, but the past is all that’s left of me. I was a monster in my youth, a killer since my adolescence, and a wretched human being as a man.
I’m the man who kidnapped Livvie, the woman I love. It’s sick, I know.
But there’s more to our story that can’t be summed up in a mere few sentences. I’m writing this in hopes that you can understand the things I’ve done, the things I’ve said, and the way I’ve acted.
You see, I’m not the person I once was. The truth is more complicated than Livvie’s account of our story.
It happened on a warm September night in 2010, at The Paseo. That night changed my life once again.
About the Author
Meet CJ Roberts, an independent writer who has a knack for creating dark and erotic stories with unexpected twists. Her writing is often described as both sexy and disturbing, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.
Her debut novel, CAPTIVE IN THE DARK, has been incredibly successful, selling over 150,000 copies. It’s the first of three books in her popular DARK DUET series, which has won multiple awards.
Originally from Southern California, CJ Roberts joined the U.S. Air Force after high school and served for ten years, allowing her to travel the world and gain new experiences.
When she’s not working on her novels, she also writes short stories under the name Jennifer Roberts.
If you want to learn more about CJ Roberts and her work, be sure to visit her website and follow her on social media, including Facebook and Twitter.
Editoral Review
Epilogue by C.J. Roberts is a gripping thriller that explores themes of power, love, and redemption. Roberts is an American author who has gained a reputation for writing dark and intense novels that push the limits of conventional morality.
Published on May 18, 2013, Epilogue is a stand-alone novel that follows the story of a young woman who is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and seduction. Set in modern-day America, the novel follows the journey of Emily, a young woman who has suffered unspeakable horrors in her past.
When she meets a handsome and mysterious man named Caleb, she is drawn into his world of secrets and intrigue. As Emily falls deeper into Caleb’s world, she must navigate the dangerous lines between love and obsession, safety and danger, and right and wrong.
The novel is expertly crafted, with Roberts’s signature attention to detail and character development. Each character is meticulously crafted and imbued with a distinct personality that makes them come alive on the page.
The setting is vividly rendered, with Roberts’s portrayal of a gritty and dangerous underbelly of modern society that provides a perfect backdrop for the novel’s tense and dramatic plot. One of the strengths of Epilogue is Roberts’s exploration of the complex themes of power, love, and redemption.
The novel presents a nuanced and thought-provoking examination of how power can be wielded for good or evil and how love can be both a source of strength and a source of weakness. Roberts’s exploration of these themes is nuanced and thoughtful, never resorting to simplistic moralizing or over-simplification of complex issues.
Another strength of Epilogue is Roberts’s ability to build tension and suspense throughout the novel. The pacing is taut and intense, with each twist and turn of the plot keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.
The novel is replete with heart-racing action sequences and unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end. There are some limitations to the novel as well.
The novel’s depictions of violence and sexual content may be disturbing for some readers, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Additionally, some readers may find the novel’s resolution to be unsatisfying, as it leaves certain questions unanswered and certain issues unresolved.
Overall, Epilogue is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that showcases C.J. Roberts’s talent for crafting complex and nuanced stories that push the boundaries of conventional morality. The novel showcases a depth of character development and thematic exploration that is rare in the thriller genre, and is sure to leave readers thinking long after they finish the final page.
For fans of dark and complex thrillers, Epilogue is an absolute must-read. 4.5/5.
