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Through the Eyes of Desperation

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Through the Eyes of Desperation

By: Daniel J Volpe
Narrated by: Sierra Kline
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SKIN IN THE GAME

At Shadows Casino, this isn’t just a phrase, it’s a grim reality. Far from prying eyes is a world of decadent pleasure, and unimaginable pain, where only the desperate or the rich dare to tread.

Cee is the leader of the sinister establishment, but that hasn’t always been her story. Long before she'd ever heard of a parlay or letting it ride, Cee was just a little girl with a daddy who liked to gamble. And when her daddy brought her into Shadows, he made a bet that changed both of their lives forever.

Years later, Cee is thrust back into the murky depths of her childhood memories, thanks to the story of a new bettor: a mysterious man whose situation is eerily similar to her past.

Will the bettor’s tale of desperation crack the façade she's erected? Or will Cee have him ground to a bloody pulp?

©2023 Daniel J. Volpe (P)2024 Daniel J. Volpe
Horror Literary Fiction

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Very gag-inducing (you've been warned)

If you thought Through The Eyes of Desperation: The Red Version tested your gag reflex, just wait until you read this version. The Black Version is so much worse. Or better? Depends what you're into, I guess. Of the two, I preferred this one,although both are quite good. I think I may have preferred this one because I found the characters a bit more sympathetic.

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Beautifully horrific!

If you enjoy splatter punk horror you’ll love this! 20/20 recommend! I also highly recommend having listened to the black version first!

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Great companion novel!

Red this after reading The Red Version by Aron Beauregard. This book takes place at the same time from a different POV. Loved every minute!

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Phenomenal!

This was a great edition to match with the first edition! The narrators voice matched perfectly with the story!

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The Black Widow always wins

This was my first Daniel J. Volpe book, and I was not disappointed. I completed the Red Version first, so I had to see the other perspective of The Black Widow. The book mostly takes place during the same timeframe as the Red Version, but there is a lot of flashing back and forth. Since I listened to this on Audible, the flashbacks confused me a little until I realized they were set in a different time. Although the narrator was great, I’d recommend reading instead of listening so you can see the scene breaks and know when a flashback is happening. Many of the same characters are in both books, and some of the dialogue is familiar. For those unsure of which version to read, I recommend both versions but read the Red Version first. I will be looking for more books by Volpe in the future.

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Basically just gore porn

This book is just no all the way around. It’s definitely more just detailed gore porn on disabled individuals and minors. The plot and character development is extremely disappointing and lacking.

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