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River of Wrath (St. Benedict Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Alexandrea Weis (Author), Lucas Astor (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 84 ratings

Book 2 of 3: St. Benedict

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More secrets are about to be uncovered, beginning with the arrival of a handsome stranger, and the discovery of bones long buried beneath the river …

“A deliciously disturbing and addictive series that can only be described as literary crack.” ~Booktrib

Leslie Moore is struggling to get through her last semester at St. Benedict High. Even her relationship with her boyfriend Derek is falling apart. But after receding floodwaters from the Bogue Falaya River expose the bones of a woman, Leslie becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer.

Sightings of an apparition haunting The Abbey send Leslie and her friends back to the scene of the horrors from last Halloween, but no one is prepared for what they find.

After a stranger—the handsome Luke Cross—arrives in town, another girl goes missing, and the sheriff suspects the newcomer is hiding something. Leslie believes the Devereaux family is connected to everything going wrong in St. Benedict. And she means to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.

Not all secrets can be kept silent. Some eventually find their way home.

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“Pretty Little Liars meets True Detective.” ~Laura Quinn, Author of Thicker than Water

“A compelling and masterfully written murder mystery series.” ~San Francisco Book Review

“A rising body count, a dark pact among friends, and a wholly evocative world propel this small-town mystery to epic heights. Highly recommended.” ~BestThrillers

“For those interested in not just murder mysteries, but the underlying influences that create criminal psyches and victims alike.” ~Midwest Book Review

“I was left with an eerie feeling I couldn’t shake off.” ~@Pagesinthebreeze

“From the beginning, this book started off strong [and] reminds me somewhat of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.” ~@GavinsBooknook

“Murder, family drama, hidden secrets, and supernatural flourishes keep this book as compelling as its predecessor.” ~Fearnerd

“An equally intense and bone-chilling sequel. ~@AlohaBooksAndBujos

“If you’re a fan of creepy ghost stories and gothic murder mysteries you need to jump on this series.” ~ReadAllAboutIt

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"Weis and Astor have delivered a superb follow-up that does the impossible; it is more chilling and thrilling than the first in this eerie, highly engaging series." ~K.C. Finn, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Very much in the vibe of vintage Stephen King." ~BlessTheirHeartsMom.blogspot

"Holy twists and turns, this book has them all. Let me tell you they will leave you completely shook. If you want a fast paced, engaging, disturbed, shockingly twisted series pick these up!" ~Honeybee.Reads

"I am so sad that this one is over, and I cannot wait to get my hands on book 3!" ~Jenn, NetGalley

"The Bogue Falaya River stops for no one, and it definitely doesn't wash away their sins. River of Wrath was equally as morbid and macabre as its predecessor. How far back does the murder and drama go?! I'm here to find out. Weis and Astor have me wrapped around their little fingers!" ~NannersReads

"For horror fans, for thriller fans, for true crime fans... y'all will love this one just as much as book one." ~KT, Goodreads

"Perfect for fans of a good murder mystery that need something to keep them up all night." ~ReadwithKirstyn

"Great creepy read with realistic characters and unputdownable writing style. Grab this one for your first five star read of 2023" ~Nicole, NetGalley

"This book was beyond amazing." ~Lauren, NetGalley

"If you are searching for something to take you off the grid, this is the adventure you seek." ~Alex Ndirangu, Readers' Favorite

"Corruption, secrets, and a haunting legend make this an intense story for anyone. Weis and Astor built suspense to epic proportions" ~Stephanie Chapman

"Chilling. You don't want to miss this sequel!" ~Baylee Irgang, Paint Your Story Bookshop

"The secrets in River of Ashes were just the tip of the iceberg. The shock value and twists make this a 5-star read." ~Officiallly.Booked

"This book gives a voice to what it means to live with trauma and grief. It speaks to the struggle with identity after a life changing event and your definition of safety and those around you." ~Pagesinthebreeze

"The storytelling is so well written and the characters are some of my favorite parts of 2023 already." ~RissReviews

"Hot damn, what did I just read? Executed flawlessly. Five stars." ~JarJarBindings

"This is a novel about crime and obsession, but it's also a novel about relationships and choosing the path between what we love, what loves us, and the roads in-between." ~Dalton, NetGalley

"This novel is a masterclass in demonstrating the four trauma responses of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn." ~Laura Quinn, Author of Thicker than Water

"WOW!! I knew by the first book that this would be my favorite series. Would it be wrong to hope this series was never ending? Alexandrea and Lucas you have a fan for life! Thank you for writing something that fully sucks me in causing me to forget the real world. It gives a nice break to embody the problems of St. Benedict. My lack of sleep is forever thankful for such a work of art!" ~UncorkedThriller

About the Author

Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author, advanced practice registered nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter. She has taught at major universities and worked in nursing for thirty years, dealing with victims of sexual assault, abuse, and mental illness in a clinical setting at New Orleans area hospitals.

Raised in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, Weis learned to tell stories from a different perspective. She grew up on movie sets from Live and Let Die with Roger Moore to My Name is Nobody starring Henry Fonda. The first person to give her writing advice was Tennessee Williams, a family friend.

A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured animals. She lives with her husband and pets outside of New Orleans. Weis is a member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and the Horror Writers Association (HWA).

Lucas Astor is an award-winning author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists not just in the world, but right next door, behind a smiling face.

Astor is from New York, has resided in Central America and the Middle East, and traveled throughout Europe. He currently lives outside of Nashville, TN.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09V1LLNWK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vesuvian Books (January 31, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 7433 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #691,536 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,241 in Ghost Suspense
- #3,813 in Coming of Age Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #8,666 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books)

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Lucas Astor is an award-winning author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but right next door behind a smiling face.
Lucas has co-authored several titles with Alexandrea Weis including the ST. BENEDICT SERIES (River of Ashes, River of Wrath, River of Ghosts, River of Madness--coming Feb 2024) and the MAGNUS BLACKWELL SERIES, as well as penned the lyrics for the Bram Stoker Awards® Nominee, SPEAK NO EVIL by Liana Gardner.
Born in New York, Astor has resided in Central America, the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He currently lives outside of Nashville, TN.
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Alexandrea Weis
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Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author, advanced practice registered nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter. She has taught at major universities and worked in nursing for thirty years, dealing with victims of sexual assault, abuse, and mental illness in a clinical setting at New Orleans area hospitals.
Raised in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, Weis learned to tell stories from a different perspective. She grew up on movie sets from Live and Let Die with Roger Moore to My Name is Nobody starring Henry Fonda. The first person to give her writing advice was Tennessee Williams, a family friend.
A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured animals. She lives with her husband and pets outside of New Orleans.
Weis is a member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and the Horror Writers Association (HWA).
www.AlexandreaWeis.com
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Kathleen Kelly

Rive of Wrath

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023

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River of Wrath by Alexandrea and Lucas Astor is the second book in the St.Benedict Series. The book takes place right after the first one ended and has the same characters with a few new ones.

Leslie Moore, whose sister was killed by Beau, a rich kid that was pretty evil. She has problems coming to terms with her sister's death and misses her terribly. Her mother has started drinking and her father hides himself away in his office. She broke up with her boyfriend Derek.

There is a woman's body that has surfaced after the floodwaters have receded on the Bogue Falaya River. Leslie and her friends want to find out who the killer of this woman is, who is she and how long had she been buried? It appears that she had been there a long time. This woman is somehow connected to Gage, Beau's father.

Luke Cross comes to town and the friends are intrigued with him, who is he and why did he show up in St.Benedict? He befriends Leslie and her friends and not long after there is another girl found dead.

It is up to Sheriff Kent Davis to piece everything together but it is challenging. There is a legend surrounding St.Benedict Abbey, which is not only ruins of what it had been. It was burned down the previous Halloween when horrible things happened. The legend is about a woman in white who has a pack of dangerous dogs. Are they real?

Then another girl is killed, who is the killer, looks like there might be a serial killer loose in the town. How are all of the murders connected? Could it be newcomer Luke Cross? That is what Sheriff Davis must figure out, until then the girls are in danger.

I enjoyed the first book in the series and really loved the second one. I have been a fan of Alexandrea Weis's books for a long time and each book I read of hers seems better than the last. I look forward to book 3, River of Ghosts where there are more murders. Hopefully the reader will get the answers that they are wanting.

I give this book 5 stars!

I received a copy of the book for review purposes only.

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LokiLaney

Good continued storyline

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024

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Nice twists throughout, but I'm not a fan of series that have books that don't really end. Should have just had 2 books instead of 3.

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023

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Wow, what a psychological thriller this one was and the twists just keep coming!!

The characters were phenomenal. I loved getting to know more about the characters from the first book and the new characters in this book.

The storyline was incredible. I was kept on the edge of my seat while trying to figure out what was happening. This was a shocking story full of mystery and suspense and the cliffhanger ending left craving to read more!! It's such an amazing well written story and I highly recommend it!!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023

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Where do I begin this review?

Another brilliant and suspenseful read. I had such a hard time with anxiety throughout this whole entire book, but in a good way.

River of Wrath continued right where River of Ashes finished.
Poor Leslie…that’s all I can say. I will not giveaway any teasers.

Please grab this series…YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

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Keila

Fantastic continuation of the story

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023

This is the second in the St. Benedict series. I absolutely loved the first book and was so excited for the second.

Leslie is struggling to get through her senior year and her relationship with Derek is taking a toll. When the water of the river rescind, a women’s body is discovered. She’s been there for over twenty years - and Leslie is determined to track down who the killer is. When a stranger arrives in town, Leslie is thrown for a loop and he seems to have secrets. As she continues to dig she’s certain the Devereaux family is to blame. Will secrets stay buried, or will they tear their ugly head?

This book starts out a little slow but it’s just a build up for a fantastic story. The characters are still reeling and regrouping after the events that occurred in the first book. I was nervous how this one would work as the first had such a nice conclusion - but I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the deep dive into Gage’s Devereaux’s childhood - it really helped explain a lot of things about Beau and shows his whole family is so disturbed. This book did a fantastic job answering questions you may have had from the first book, while still setting up for the next in the series which is out soon. This is definitely a book you’ll want to read in order so you have a good understanding of the events. This book was so seamlessly written you’d never know it was two authors writing it - I love when that happens!

This book is still dark and has a few trigger warnings. Maybe not the same as the first book though.

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mting

Just as good as the first.

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023

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River of Wrath is an excellent sequel to the first in the series, more intense and engrossing. Murder, secrets, lies, and so much more. Told from several third-person perspectives, I couldn’t get enough of the characters and I couldn’t put the book down.

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023

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Fantastic read, waiting on the next one.

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Tanya

Fantastic continuation of the series

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023

River of Wrath is the second book in the St. Benedict series by authors Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor. I read book one last month, and I finally found out what happened after that bit of a cliffhanger.

Reading book one, I was surprised that it was a YA book because of its dark and graphic nature, but I didn’t find as much of that in River of Wrath. What I did find were the countless twists and turns that unfolded throughout the book. One by one, secrets unraveled and were exposed.

The storyline continues where the first one ends, with Leslie recovering from her twin sister's death and witnessing a grizzly murder. You are also more involved with the so-called friends that Leslie has surrounded herself with and the secret they share that binds them all together. To be honest, I actually miss Beau. While the remaining Devereaux clan is just as effed up, Beau is unmatched. A new face in town brings even more secrets and a shocking ending. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!

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Shifali

Thrilling read

Reviewed in India on April 30, 2023

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River of Wrath has plenty of intrigue and suspense, with a gothic feel. It has some twists and turns to keep us on our toes. In book 2 of the St. Benedict series, we venture further into the malice that is the Devereaux family. While graves are being dug for the deaths occurring like clockwork, secrets are being dug up on the most famous family to ever exist in St. Benedict.

The story begins with local sheriff Kent Davis oversees the discovery of yet another body. This one looks to have been buried for at least 20 years. High School senior Leslie Moore and her friends know far more about the mysteries of St. Benedict than Sheriff Davis. After seeking revenge over a horrible crime, the teen vigilantes agreed never to speak to the police. But as Leslie struggles through grief, the newly unearthed body - and the collective shock when another girl goes missing - turns her anguish into an obsession to learn the disturbing truth.
Quotes from the book :

💗 “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘵."

💗 " "𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦."

The way the paranormal elements were included provided a very creepy and disturbing atmosphere. The author has well penned the mystery and the intrigue factor throughout the story to keep the reader engrossed. Language is lucid and the scenes are vividly depicted.

Overall, River of Wrath is a thrilling book with so many secrets unravelling to keep the reader hooked up till the end. Unlike the first book, the ending of this one is unresolved, and I can’t wait to read the next. What an ending!

Naveen Kumar

Gripping

Reviewed in India on April 28, 2023

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This book is a second book of St.Benedict series and it belongs to mystery and suspense sub genre.a body of girl , murdered long ago , is revealed by receding riverwaters of Bogue Falaya.Three unsolved murders already and a fourth one adds worries to to town sherriff.Is a serial killer on loose.Meanwhile a handsome and mysterious new stranger Luke cross arrives in town and the sheriff thinks something is amiss. .Meanwhile Leslie thinks that Devereax family is somehow connected with all this and she and het friend Derek istrying to uncover the truth , no matter the consequences .With Police gaze turned towards them , willDeveraux s clan be able to avoid scrutiny and allow their hold to continue on this small town.
This book is a must read for thrills and chills reader and infact the cover of the book itself gives indication what is coming in the book.

Hanna

Couldn't put down

Reviewed in India on May 25, 2023

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When I got the Book 1 of St. Benedict series a year ago, I thought that the cover can't get any better. But when I got hold of the book 2 of the series, I don't have words to say how beautiful and flawless it is.

After a challenging year, Leslie and her pals are still working on their recovery. Leslie Moore is having a hard time finishing her final semester at St. Benedict High. And her love life is breaking down. In this gritty gothic mystery series, more mysteries and dead bodies keep popping up. Leslie becomes fixated on finding the culprit after the bones of a lady are exposed by the Bouge Falaya River's receding floodwaters. Luke Cross, a brand-new character, is also introduced in this book. It became evident throughout the book that those we felt we could trust might actually be better at hiding the inner devil that lurks.

River of Wrath has a gothic vibe and is filled with mystery and suspense. The first book must absolutely be read before this one. This book focuses a lot on the events that followed the first and how the characters have evolved.

I had a terrible time putting this scary book down. The new characters were awesome. The authors were able to maintain a lot more steady pace in this one, and I found it to be much darker and more intriguing than the prior one. The mood the authors has created is both seductive and unsettling, and it is masterfully done.

Madhur Mehta

The best mystery i have read in a while

Reviewed in India on February 23, 2023

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This series is only getting better with subsequent books. I mean, this is one mystery with some horror elements that is bound to keep you reading and hooked till the end.

The story flowed seamlessly from the first book, river of ashes. And like the first book in the series, this one hooked me from the first page itself. The Pandora's box that opens up in this mystery takes you down a deep dark hole, in a small town that at its face value looks like a cosy town with hospitable people, but as you get deep into it, the salacious side of it comes to light.

You are bound to be flabbergasted with all the twists and turns. They are super unexpected, atleast for me. The ending though is superb.

Aarushi G.

Dark and Intense

Reviewed in India on April 30, 2023

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After the brutal death of Beau, everything changed for the lives connected with him and the case remained unsolved to find the killer. As the police continued the investigation, they were shocked to see another body of the woman across the sea. Intrigued by the look of it, it seems to be a chance of a serious killer dating back to several years ago.

A New kid named Luke comes to town and starts working at the cafe who seems to draw the attention of everyone around there. Questions and suspicion arises as to what is his real motive to be in here at such a sudden notice.

Gage Devereaux is more concerned to get everything in his power about the women to protect his family name and business at any cost. He took an oath to keep everyone 's mouth shut whoever comes in his way and must fulfill his promise to take care of the people connected with Beau.

Meanwhile Leslie seems to have changed completely and becomes a summoner spreading the word out that she can talk with ghosts and must figure out who killed her. One by one all her friends started dying one by one. She couldn't get rid of Derek who seems to take care of her like a psycho and torn between him and the new guy.

The storyline becomes more intense and intriguing as Gage past life comes into action and is stunned to find out the final truth. There seems to be a generational problem wherein each trait is passed on to the future generation as a mental disorder.

In a dire attempt to get an heir to take care of his business he soon employs Luke to take charge of his factory. He kept an eye on him while his wife was envious of getting a real heir through the means of a new child through her.

Trauma, mental disorder, fear, sadism, all these emotions tore apart the Devereaux family generation by generation. The ultimate truth about Luke and the Woman takes it to the whole new level.

Do read this book if you are interested in dark truths and suspense storyline.

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