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The Devil’s Den—A Phoenix Thriller Vol. 1 follows a young woman looking for a fresh start in New York who gets herself into danger with a serial killer as she seeks revenge for her missing roommate. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I’m an avid reader whose favorite genres are mysteries and thrillers. However, after a while, the concepts and plots of the books I read became redundant. I started craving for something new and realized I couldn’t have been the only one who felt this way. After fantasizing about the kind of story I’d love to read, I grabbed my laptop and started writing it instead.
Phoenix is a complex character who keeps readers in suspense, unable to anticipate her next move. What inspired the main character’s traits and dialogue?
Phoenix’s character is a fusion of some of my favorite heroines – fictional and literal. She needed to be fiery and fearless, but also vulnerable. She needed to be extraordinary in some traits yet fractured in others so as to connect with the reader. These qualities often reveal themselves in her internal dialogue, as well as her external dialogue. Phoenix’s attributes are what makes her, and other heroines, unforgettable.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Starving for some excitement, I wanted this novel to explore two themes I felt I hadn’t come across in a while: the fine line between madness and genius, and the price of revenge. However, I am curious to know if the readers’ interpretations of the book’s themes differ from what I intended.
Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out, and what can your fans expect in the next story?
This is most certainly the beginning of a greater story. The next novel will be released in early-to-mid 2025. I intend for this particular series to be a trilogy; however, throughout my creative process, the number of books this series has could change. Nonetheless, the readers can expect major character development and shocking revelations. As they continue this journey with me, they’ll be grinding their teeth and ceaselessly turning the pages.
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The Devil’s Den – A Phoenix Thriller Vol. 1
The Devil’s Den – A Phoenix Thriller Vol. 1 is a psychological thriller novel that follows Phoenix Gerard, who is on a mission to find her roommate, Charlotte Cooper, after she goes missing. Phoenix does not suspect that Charlotte has been kidnapped by the Courtship Killer, who recently began targeting women. Instead, Phoenix is determined to stop the killing spree of the serial murderer, and she does it through an obsessive and reckless pursuit that pushes her mental fragility to its limits. Navigating a dark path of revenge, Phoenix finds herself at acute risk of facing a gruesome fate at the hands of her very target. It is a story that grips the reader where it matters the most: in the mind!
D E Nelson has written an amazing novel that is impossible to put down. She taps into the minds of her characters as she expertly weaves the story together. She clearly describes their feelings of hurt, jealousy, and joy through her writing and suspenseful plot. This book provides countless examples of the intense emotions that compel people to do and say things. You will see great examples of descriptions and imagery in the way Nelson writes. She truly allows her characters to come to life in this book. One aspect that makes this story so fantastic is the suspense that buzzes through the entire plot. D E Nelson does an incredible job keeping the tension up and the questions in your mind. She sets things up exactly as they should be before another element is introduced.
D E Nelson’s psychological thriller is a tour de force. Skilfully crafted, it weaves a tight web of complex characters and a gripping plot. Phoenix Gerard’s fight for justice is as much an inner battle with demons as it is an outer quest for truth – a dynamic nature that Nelson captures perfectly. The storytelling zigs and zags and speeds, compelling readers to turn the page. This book is a must-read for psychological suspense fans.
Pages: 326 | ASIN : B0D1RMVM4G
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