The following quote taken from the back cover, "The Deviant is a story that will make you afraid of yourself", could not be more truthfully stated.

Here we have a story about a writer who realizes his life is going places he doesnt want, his talent as a writer is sadly slipping and he is losing his readers rapidly. Already, he thinks, members in the industry are snickering at his age and see him as a "has been".

Someone is messing with his psyche and this constant battle begins to destroy the person he used to be. His incredibly high intelligence has rarely met an equal and this connection is like a drug to him. When he meets his equal in Detective Mallory, one of the most dedicated law officers on the case of a serial killer, he is entranced.

Perhaps because I am a writer, and as such, am often isolated from the rat race in my home office, the main character spooked me quite a bit. Realistically, though, we all have that little voice, but few let it become its own entity. The idea that it could, and does, happen is a frightening thought. The first few chapters show the development of just such an entity in the main character. At times, I was wondering when the dialogue would end, but I was very glad I read it all, as it was necessary for the story line to be fully effective.

Michael Harriss psychological thriller, The Deviant, is a recently released work put out by Better Be Write Publishing. This publisher has put out several books this year that I have had the pleasure of reading and reviewing. If you enjoyed this book, you may also enjoy these other titles by this publisher: "Dont Go Alone" by Margaret Lenois, or "Jill 9" by J.D. Tynan.

ISBN#: 0-9771971-0-7
Author: Michael Harris
Publisher: Better Be Write Publishing

Other recommended reading: Island Off Stony Point Regis Schilken & The Chaos Cycle John Kerchack