A ‘K. Beth Reese’ Novel
It is the age of smartphones and artificial intelligence. Gil Gacy wears the mask of an All-American suburban father and husband; however, behind the mask, Gil is a child sexual predator who targets prepubescent boys, including his own son. After surviving a car accident, Gil’s son, Brandon, relocates to Dallas, TX with hopes to start his life anew in the field of computer science. After meeting at a sex crime victim support group, Brandon befriends FBI agent and fellow sex crime victim, Mel Moriarty, who is tracking a teen prostitute serial killer in Houston, TX. With singular focus, Brandon attempts to stop his father from molesting other boys. Can Gil be stopped? Can Mel help Brandon? Will Brandon find peace? Will Gil find redemption?
“Broken Toys” explores the themes of ‘victim versus villain’, ‘LGBTQ versus heterosexual relationships’, ‘trauma versus healing’, ‘forgiveness versus vengeance’, group therapy dynamics, parent-child relationship formation as it affects the adult ego state, and ‘maladaptive versus adaptive’ behavior as it relates to human survival.
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K. Beth Reese is a women’s fiction and commercial fiction author with a passion for weaving real-life narratives into her compelling tales. Armed with degrees in English and Psychology, she skillfully crafts stories that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth. K. Beth’s writing explores the nuance of relationships, the long-term effects of unresolved trauma, and the complexity of multigenerational family dysfunction. With each novel, she invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empathy, reminding us of the profound impact of human connection.
Prologue
This excerpt is from the prologue of “Broken Toys”.
Chapter 1: Excerpt
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