Death by the River
“Weis and Astor just completely dominated the YA Thriller genre ...” ~NetGalley
“You could practically taste the fear.” ~Laura Hernandez, YA Book Divas
“Nothing can prepare you for what you will find within these pages.” ~Goodreads
“Death by the River represents a standout in literature. Mesmerizing, thoroughly engrossing, and emotionally gripping.” ~Midwest Book Review
“The drama of Riverdaleand Pretty Little Liars mixed with American Psycho.”~The Book Curmudgeon
“Dark secrets and disturbed minds. A brilliant mystery thriller.” ~Isabel Rivera
"A deliciously dark and timely teen crime thriller deserving of a TV series that tackles heavy-duty subject matter with grace and sophistication.” ~BestThrillers
“Catching the current vogue of teen psycho and revenge tales like Bates Moteland 13 Reasons Why [Death by the River] is a horrifically brilliant book.” ~Readers’ Favorite
"An evocative setting, powerfully defined characters, and a long hard look at the darker side of human desire, you will hold your breath until the very end. RECOMMENDED.” ~US Review
“A crime thriller that pulls readers into the twisted mind of the protagonist and holds them engaged till the exhilarating finish. Death by the River is psychologically engaging, emotionally rich, and utterly absorbing.” ~Christian Sia
*Nominated multiple times for THE INDIE NEXT LIST: Great Reads from Booksellers*
AWARDS:
Winner/Gold: Young Adult Fiction Horror/Mystery
2019 Moonbeam Book Awards
Winner/Gold: Young Adult Fiction
2019 International Book Awards
Winner/Gold: Social Issues
2019 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards
1st Place Winner: Young Adult
2021 PenCraft Book Award
Distinguished Favorite/Silver: New Adult
2019 New York City Big Book Award
Winner/Bronze: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense/Horror
2019 Feathered Quill Book Awards
*Top 5 Finalist: Mystery/Thriller
2019 Kindle Book Awards from Kindle Book Review (Amazon)
Finalist: Young Adult Fiction
2019 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award
Finalist: Thriller
2019 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Awards
~ON THE RED LIST:
#8 for Thriller Book/Manuscripts of the month
#8 for Thriller Book/Manuscripts of the year
Semifinalist: Suspense and Thriller Fiction
2019 CLUE Book Awards
A division of Chanticleer International Book Awards
Shortlist: Literary and Contemporary Fiction
2019 SOMERSET Book Awards
Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author, screenwriter, advanced practice registered nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans. She has taught at major universities and worked as a nurse dealing with victims of sexual assault, abuse, and mental illness in a clinical setting at many New Orleans area hospitals. Having grown up in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story moving and memorable.
Weis lives with her husband outside of New Orleans where she is a permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries and rescues orphaned and injured animals. She is a member of the International Thriller Writers Association and Horror Writers Association. APA Agency is handling her horror/thriller Have You Seen Me? for film/TV adaptation. www.AlexandreaWeis.com
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Lucas Astor was born in New York and has resided in Central America, the Middle East, and traveled through Europe. He lives a very private, virtually reclusive lifestyle, preferring to spend time with a close-knit group of friends than be in the spotlight. He is an award-winning author and poet with a penchant for telling stories that delve into the dark side of the human psyche. He likes to explore the evil that exists, not just in the world, but next door behind a smiling face. www.LucasAstor.com
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