The Revenge Paradox

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About The Revenge Paradox

Title: The Revenge Paradox

Author: Regina Buttner

Pub Date: October 24, 2024

Find it: Amazon

Revenge has a way of backfiring sometimes.

College dropout-turned-Amazon reseller Rudy Hodgens vows revenge when his parents evict him for refusing to get a real job and generally being a slacker. If it weren’t for his friend Fudgie offering him a place to crash, he’d be on the street. Good thing he stole his stepfather’s gun before he moved out.

Rudy thinks he’s onto a promising new business venture when he sells the gun to a shady acquaintance who’s eager for as much illicit merchandise as Rudy can supply. Plus there’s Laci, the alluring pink-haired girl he recently met at the bus stop. They begin dating, and Laci persuades Rudy to return to school. All of a sudden, life’s looking up.

But the stolen gun triggers a chain of events that threaten to derail Rudy’s newfound happiness, and his desire for vengeance takes a violent turn. Only Laci can save him from his worst impulses, but there’s a catch, Laci’s secretly out for revenge too, and Rudy’s standing in her way.

Blurbs for The Revenge Paradox

“Be prepared for dark and turbulent suspense in this gripping page-turner.” – A.J. McCarthy, bestselling author of the Charlie & Simm mystery series.

“Inspired by real life events, The Revenge Paradox has the can’t-look-away pull of the best true crime fiction. A fascinating story of retribution, redemption, and the long reach of mistakes made from hurt and anger. More than a tale of one family’s unravelling, this is a story that sticks with you.” – Brooke L. French, author of Inhuman Acts, Carolina Variant, and Unnatural Intent.

“Deception, family drama, and more secrets than I could count permeate the pages of this gritty portrait of an untapped slice of Americana. It definitely has me thinking twice about the people I invite into my life, and their true intentions.” – Dan McDowell, award-winning author of When She Comes Knocking

“Regina Buttner’s gritty voice proves again she’s the master of working-class suspense!” – Cam Torrens, award-winning author of the Tyler Zahn series.

Review for The Revenge Paradox

I love multiple POV and this one didn’t disappoint. The characters are lovable and yet shameful. Take Rudy, for example; he’s the main character and quite a guy, on the other hand, you want to smack him upside his head. Holding a grudge is never a good idea and this story drives that point home. Vividly. This family drama ramps up until the ending blows your mind. Well worth the read and I can’t wait to read more by the author.

About The Author

Regina Buttner is a registered nurse-turned-writer who was raised in beautiful upstate New York, where she spent many happy years exploring the small towns and scenic hiking trails of the Adirondack mountain region. She recently traded the snowy northern winters for the tropical breezes of the Sunshine State, where her favorite pastimes are kayaking among the mangroves, strolling the gorgeous beaches, and teaching tricks to her crafty little corgi, Pekoe.

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