The Shards

Set in 1981 Los Angeles, this novel follows seventeen-year-old Bret and his privileged high school friends amid a rising serial killer threat, as a mysterious new student with a hidden past joins their circle. As Bret becomes increasingly obsessed and paranoid, the story explores themes of innocence, identity, and the darker aspects of adolescence. Blending vivid nostalgia with psychological suspense, the narrative delves into the complexities of trust, obsession, and the transition into adulthood.