I recently had the pleasure of reading The Devil Won’t Keep Us Apart by Shane T. Clark, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. This novel is a gripping blend of mystery, suspense, and psychological depth that had me entirely engrossed from beginning to end. Clark’s writing is sharp and evocative, drawing the reader into a world filled with danger and mystery.
One of the things I appreciated most about this book was its richly developed characters. Adrian Franklin and Conner Wallace are both deeply flawed yet undeniably compelling, and their intersecting stories kept me guessing until the very last page. Clark has a knack for creating tension and suspense that you can feel. The Devil Won’t Keep Us Apart is a truly immersive reading experience. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling read!
The Devil Won’t Keep Us Apart
Some vendettas can never be forgotten…
When Sherman Rehabilitation Center suffers its first murder in decades, authorities race to find a motive as the media swarms. The brutality is unprecedented, even in a prison setting. One week later, eighty-seven-year-old Elmer Ray walks into the local Ohio Highway Patrol Post, claiming he has the answers. First, they need to hear about the two most interesting people in the world: Adrian Franklin and Conner Wallace.
Adrian Franklin, the young neighbor of Elmer Ray, lived a troubled life of neglect and abuse. He had a bad haircut and a worst nickname. The older man tries to take the boy under his wing in a way no one else has ever done. For Adrian, most see a quick temper and lost soul. Elmer sees something different in him, a sense of loyalty and a yearning to feel loved.
Conner Wallace, a British National, a drifter on a motorcycle, and a pugilist with a quick wit, roamed the west and lived by an unbreakable moral code that got him in more trouble than he bargained for. After a five-year bit in a Nevada prison, he finds a safe haven in the underground fight scene on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
What does a young boy and foreigner have to do with a brutal prison murder in the sleepy town of Sherman, Ohio? Only Elmer Ray knows the answers. And he isn’t giving them until the Post Commander hears how their lives converge with an Appalachian drug dealer, a sexual predator, and a mob boss to influence the brutality in that prison cell.
The Devil Won’t Keep Us Apart is a shocking and raw account combining a coming-of-age tale with a disturbing psychological thriller.
