(although a bit more information on the who and why of Conrad would have been an interesting addition. I am conflicted about the end, on one hand, I think, if you want to write a book like this, with a character such as Conrad, you sort of have to own it and follow it through to the end, as awful as that may be. Descending into hell.īut even so, during this time, they find themselves drawn into what is happening, what is being forced upon them, even though they both feel so much guilt and hurt for the other.
Every second that passed in silence was like a thousand-yard drop. Vaughn’s lungs were in agony, like someone was piling heavy stones on his chest. They are forced to face their most hidden desires, desires that make them feel self loathing, guilt, hatred yet a most visceral need. Vaughn and Devan are both stripped down to their most basic selves, a self they have tried to deny. Just as they are starting to trust each other and open up, learn about what has brought each of them to this place and time, Conrad catches up with Devan.Īt this point, it is just a psychological mind screw! He can hardly recognise the man he has become at points. Vaughn in particular struggles and sometimes acts out in a way that horrifies him. They have days of circling each other, both letting their pasts colour every interaction between them. Both battling demons that their history has given them. When they meet, they are both mistrustful, questioning the others motives, scared of each other and themselves. College student Devan Astor is running through a forest, away from Conrad, the man who had abducted her a few days before and comes across a cabin belonging to Vaughn Doe.
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