Detective Clayton Lenore Oman experiences one of the darkest parts of his childhood: his mother’s death. A family friend adopts him called Eugene Oman. Clayton is a curious, silent child at first, but later in his life, he becomes a Detective. Following in the footsteps of Eugene, a man who was the closest thing to a father he has ever had. Whilst achieving success in his career, Clayton falls in love with a woman called Marissa. However, happiness can only last so long; Clayton dives into the world of substance abuse as his job becomes more demanding on him and his already fragile relationship with Marissa.

He continues to struggle with the hardship of his deteriorating life. Detective Clayton Oman and Detective Andrew Young arrive at a horrifying crime scene involving a whole family and a missing newborn, whose whereabouts hold a gruesome twist. Alongside this, a well-known serial killer nicknamed The Reaper has turned himself in to the authorities. Clayton is tasked with interviewing The Reaper alongside Chief Fuller, thinking he is prepared for anything this twisted individual states. However, nothing goes as planned, and The Reaper manages to trigger Clayton’s childhood trauma, placing Clayton in an ongoing state of confusion…

MULTIPLE NARRATIVES WITHIN THIS PURGATORY

Death doesn't mean the end of a story within this tale... Discovering the secrets, twists and horrors of this world with different narratives. Each character battles or succumbs to their demons, affairs and sexual frustrations. Each chapter takes you deeper into the abyss.

“This is a book that you start reading and feel like you won't like it and then all of a sudden you've finished the book and now you want more!! I was unsure of what to expect but I am so glad I read it!!” ★★★★
- Bri. E, Goodreads

“I thought this was a very good book, the characters have a lot of depth. You have to sit down for a while to understand it all. Book has a lot of depth. Definitely recommended!” ★★★★★
- Smutty Demi, Goodreads