With time running out, three lives collide in a desperate fight for survival as a historic nor easter and something more sinister threaten to unearth the secrets buried deep in a small town's past. Billy Stevens, a quarry worker haunted by loss, is drawn into a web of betrayal when a brutal crime pins him as a suspect. Jessica Michaud returns home to care for her ailing mother, only to find herself hunted by a vengeful ex whose chilling threats awaken old wounds. And journalist Andrea Kearney digs deep into a local dynasty's corruption as the storm's fury mirrors the rising tide of violence.…mehr
With time running out, three lives collide in a desperate fight for survival as a historic nor easter and something more sinister threaten to unearth the secrets buried deep in a small town's past. Billy Stevens, a quarry worker haunted by loss, is drawn into a web of betrayal when a brutal crime pins him as a suspect. Jessica Michaud returns home to care for her ailing mother, only to find herself hunted by a vengeful ex whose chilling threats awaken old wounds. And journalist Andrea Kearney digs deep into a local dynasty's corruption as the storm's fury mirrors the rising tide of violence. Set in Augusta, Maine, Born on Monday is a gripping tale of resilience, moral ambiguity, and small-town sins. From the award-winning author of "50 States" and "Third Wheel," Richard R. Becker delivers a literary thriller that keeps readers breathless until its haunting conclusion.
Richard R. Becker is an award-winning American author whose gripping stories explore identity, perception, and the human condition. His debut novel, Third Wheel, soared into the top 100 thriller and suspense literary fiction novels, earned a Kirkus Reviews feature, and won seven awards, including Literary Thriller of the Year by the Artisan International Book Excellence Awards. His debut collection, 50 States, born from a challenge to write one story a week for 50 weeks, topped literary short story charts for three months and secured multiple honors, including first place in the spring 2022 BookFest Awards.Raised in Milwaukee by his grandparents after his father's tragic death, Richard overcame poverty, clubfoot, and his grandmother's cancer. These challenges infuse his work with emotional depth and straight, honest prose about people. When not writing, Richard enjoys acting, hiking, photography, and time with his wife and two adult children.
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