WATERFORD, Mich. , June 2, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Darren McManus used to be a nice guy working his way through law school and supporting his wife, Sandy, but then she had to break his heart. Now, he wants to turn the tables. Gavin L. Sutherland's new novel, The Beast, The Boy, and the Rose (now available through AuthorHouse) examines modern relationships and the state of happiness in a story of revenge.
When Sandy tumbles into bed with dim-witted but gorgeous handyman Eric, she never meant for her husband to find out, but he did. Now, she is living in upstate Michigan in "vacationland" with her new man. Her best friend, Lisa, is living next door. Darren, meanwhile, is crushed. His whole life had been dedicated to her happiness, but it was not enough. She needed more romance in her life.
A year passes and thoughts of revenge linger in Darren's mind. When he secretly wins the lottery, he decides to set his plan in motion. Enlisting the help of Abby, a beautiful stripper/party girl, Darren takes the next step in his elaborate scheme.
He uses his newfound wealth to buy homes under assumed identities in Sandy's area. One of the homes is across the street from Sandy and the other is across the lake. Abby plays the pawn in order to infiltrate Sandy's life and seduce Eric, a job she soon realizes will be easier than anticipated. At the same time, Darren moves into the mansion across the lake. His rich appearance and secretive nature make him the talk of Sandy's neighbors. Everything seems to be going as planned, but Darren and Abby are slowly discovering their blooming feelings for each other while Sandy, bored in her new romance, longs to return to Darren.
A detailed tale of revenge that examines the different reasons people fall in and out of love, The Beast, The Boy, and the Rose is an intricate, engaging story that combines modern narrative with imaginative allegories.
Sutherland "lives contentedly alone" in Michigan. After earning a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wayne State University, he spent most of his adult life "cultivating his mind." He is retired from General Motors and is a proficient guitarist and singer. Twice divorced, he is the father of one adult son. The Beast, The Boy, and the Rose is his first novel.
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