"5 Angels!...A story of love, greed, madness, and murder that is told in a series of letters. This is a fascinating and suspenseful tale that features two men who are both more and less than they appear. Mark and Ambrose unfold gradually in the eyes of the reader as the story progresses, and as the characters unfold they also morph from something sweet and beautiful to something dark and ugly and frightening. The effect is both startling and stunning... As the two men write back and forth discussing murder and then pointing blame at each other, the reader is compelled to read between the lines of the story to determine what is in actuality happening. Like a puzzle, each piece slips in to place, and it is not until you finish Ambrose And The Waif that you understand the driving force behind the men's murder plot. This story is riveting and horrifying and utterly enjoyable."--Whitney, Fallen Angel Reviews

"5 Stars!...A mind-bogglingly crazy read, one that had my jaw on the floor at several moments. It is shocking and macabre and morbid and bone chilling and I loved every minute of it. I have learned to never have any preconceived notions when picking up a Rick Reed book, and this does not disappoint in any way. It utilizes a unique style of presenting alternating letters between the two lovers. Each letter is answered in turn by the other, and the games and emotions grow deeper with each response. What begins as love deteriorates rapidly and becomes rife with blame, doubt, jealousy, anger and insanity....This is a chilling story, with images that are translated onto the page with gory detail...This is the type of story that you must read over and over again to truly appreciate, and each reading will undeniably reveal yet another piece of the puzzle. There are unexpected twists and turns at every juncture of the story, and the fact that it is all packed within the course of 48 pages is simply phenomenal....This is my first exposure to de la Croix, but if Ambrose And The Waif is an example of what these men come up with when they put their heads together, then I hope that they continue to collaborate. Hell, I demand it!"--Emily, Rainbow Reviews

"A Rating of 5!...A phenomenal story where truth and fiction collide in a macabre and eerie tale of two men whose love is as passionate and ill-fated as any tragic Shakespearean duo...A dark tale of passion and love, chilling in its icy beauty and gripping in its appeal...It’s an incredibly well-written psychological drama but is not for anyone squeamish or faint of heart. It’s gripping, dramatic and unpredictable; all in the space of 48 incredibly short pages. As soon as I finished the last sentence, I started at the beginning again and re-read the entire story, as should you. With any truly excellent thriller, it only deepens with the subtly and context repeated readings can offer....Reed and de la Croix have created a masterpiece with their story of love, cunning, passion, guile and need..."--Kassa, Manic Readers

"5 Delightful Divas!...Recommended Read!...A chilling little tale from the wonderfully warped mind of Rick R. Reed and his collaborator on this story, playwright Sukie de la Croix. Having read many of Reed’s books, I see a perfect marriage between his and de la Croix’s literary styles...It is deliciously disturbing to see the poisoned path this sick love story takes...Oscar Wilde once said love turns quickly to hate. This is for me is one of Reed’s best assets. He takes that notion and beats it to a panting pulp. This is one of his best tales because of the use of language. The sensory overload into each and every moment makes you ultimately relieved this is a fairly short book. How much madness can one man take?..That is ultimately the dark-beating heart lurking underneath this fine tale. Yes, love is intoxicating, it is beautiful and even at the best of times, it can kill you."--A.J. Llewellyn, Dark Diva Reviews

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