Death Coach: A Detective Walker Novel
Adult; Mystery/Thriller; (Market)
A psychosexual story that redefines the erotic thriller
What happens when a detective gets unwittingly involved with the serial killer he’s hunting?
That’s what Sergeant Walker is about to find out. Death Coach takes the reader on a fast-paced, sexy ride where the golden boy of Joliet P.D. has attracted the attention of Terana, a “life coach” whose talent is actually ending the lives of her clients. When this gorgeous psycho becomes obsessed with the handsome detective on her trail, she devises a way to insert herself into his orbit in the most intimate way.
Terana uses sex as a tool to show Walker parts of himself he’s denied and repressed, dismantling his ethics and worldview piece by piece by examining negative emotions and purging them sensual encounters. The novel follows their unlikely romance as Walker gets ever closer to learning the truth about his new paramour. Talented author Morgan Rivers elevates the genre to erotic new heights with smart, raw prose in this long-awaited sexy debut.
Plot/Idea: 7 out of 10
Originality: 7 out of 10
Prose: 8 out of 10
Character/Execution: 8 out of 10
Overall: 7.50 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: This erotic thriller kicks off with an intriguing mystery and a rising body count. As a detective finds himself entangled with a captivating psychopath, Rivers creates a scintillating and tension-filled read.
Prose: Whether conveying intimate erotic scenes or detailing aspects of a criminal investigation, Rivers's prose is smooth and highly readable.
Originality: Rivers provides a compelling blend of genres that allows for steady dramatic and sexual tension.
Character/Execution: Readers will relish the complex dynamic that exists between the two protagonists. Terana is a compelling, layered character who is deliciously wicked, while Sergeant Walker is provided an intriguing blend of fortitude and vulnerability.
Date Submitted: April 18, 2023
