The Torment of Desire
Deadly manipulation and obsession target Will in this dark crime thriller
Published on 17. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-1-0683649-0-7 (ISBN)
Description
In the high-stakes world of finance and fashion, an obsessive predator uses deadly manipulation to bend others to his will.
From Cambridge to London Business School, William has built an enviable life as a financial kingpin and admired fashion influencer. To fuel his rising empire, he hires Luke, an Oxford graduate with an uncanny knack for curating content. But when William's best friend is murdered, suspicion falls on Luke-whose dangerous attraction toward William hints at tormented, hidden desires. As grief and honour drive him, William risks his reputation and his love for a captivating woman to seduce Luke, seeking answers that may shatter everything.
Every revelation brings deeper secrets. Will William's quest for the truth ultimately destroy his carefully crafted world-or lead him to a devastating discovery that changes all their lives?
From Cambridge to London Business School, William has built an enviable life as a financial kingpin and admired fashion influencer. To fuel his rising empire, he hires Luke, an Oxford graduate with an uncanny knack for curating content. But when William's best friend is murdered, suspicion falls on Luke-whose dangerous attraction toward William hints at tormented, hidden desires. As grief and honour drive him, William risks his reputation and his love for a captivating woman to seduce Luke, seeking answers that may shatter everything.
Every revelation brings deeper secrets. Will William's quest for the truth ultimately destroy his carefully crafted world-or lead him to a devastating discovery that changes all their lives?
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0683649-0-7 (9781068364907)
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Person
Dr Martin Patrick was born in London. His education includes BA Hons, M.A, PGCHE and Ph.D. He was Professor in Drama, Film and Cultural Studies, with 30 years' experience in teaching creative writing in the UK, the COC Amsterdam, the University of Frankfurt, CUNY New York City, and University of Gaevle Sweden.
He has published three books, The Torment of Desire, 2025, The Labyrinth of Families 2022, Love Both Ways, 2022 and his next book, The Librarian's Revenge will be out later in 2025.
"Throughout my 20s, I read one novel every week. Crime stories, Spy thrillers and Gay literature were my favourites. As a student, I watched approximately twenty films every week. Years later, during the pandemic, I wrote four new novels before life returned to our 'new normal,' consequently narrative fiction has kept me informed, happy, and alive."
Martin has performed his Vignettes at Open Mic readings and Performance Arts spaces such as the prestigious ICA-Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam and in New York City.
"I love to write Romance fiction that explores the lives of people's sexual and racial identities because I believe everyone on the planet needs love to help us cope with hardships. Having spent twenty years with the greatest love of my life, that has instilled my passion for love stories."
He has published three books, The Torment of Desire, 2025, The Labyrinth of Families 2022, Love Both Ways, 2022 and his next book, The Librarian's Revenge will be out later in 2025.
"Throughout my 20s, I read one novel every week. Crime stories, Spy thrillers and Gay literature were my favourites. As a student, I watched approximately twenty films every week. Years later, during the pandemic, I wrote four new novels before life returned to our 'new normal,' consequently narrative fiction has kept me informed, happy, and alive."
Martin has performed his Vignettes at Open Mic readings and Performance Arts spaces such as the prestigious ICA-Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam and in New York City.
"I love to write Romance fiction that explores the lives of people's sexual and racial identities because I believe everyone on the planet needs love to help us cope with hardships. Having spent twenty years with the greatest love of my life, that has instilled my passion for love stories."