Rather than simply remembering serial killers as culprits and acknowledging their victims, some truly brutal serial killers have been regarded with horrified fascination, and even some attraction-Evan Peters' acting skills and good looks have earned him a dedicated fanbase, but his portrayal of Dahmer has been the subject of some discourse regarding romanticizing the actor in the role they play.ĭr. The line between a desire for knowledge and a glorification of gore seems to be getting ever thinner. Bureau of Prisons, Marny Malin/Sygma, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Bettman, and Josh Trujillo./Getty A criminologist explained to Newsweek why we are fascinated with serial killers.

They are known to kidnap Youngling girls before the Call, the ceremony in which Bearers are given a husband with whom to bear children with.As the desert sands run out on her life's hourglass, Siena must uncover the truth about the Wild Ones while untangling the web of lies and deceit her father has masterfully spun.In this compilation of American serial killers, top (left to right) are John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer, center is Dennis Rader, bottom are Ted Bundy and Gary Ridgeway. It is their duty as Bearers.Fifteen-year-old Siena is a Youngling, soon to be a Bearer, when she starts hearing rumors of another tribe of all women, called the Wild Ones. Young Siena is spunky and believable, and readers will pull for her to escape the clutches of her father and the dystopian society in which she lives.'- Rysa Walker, bestselling author of TIMEBOUNDIn a changed world where the sky bleeds red, winter is hotter than hell and full of sandstorms, and summer's even hotter with raging fires that roam the desert-like country, the Heaters manage to survive, barely.Due to toxic air, life expectancies are so low the only way the tribe can survive is by forcing women to procreate when they turn sixteen and every three years thereafter. You should too!' -Emmy Laybourne, bestselling author of MONUMENT 14'Strong world building and vivid characters make Fire County stand out from other post-apocalyptic YA novels. You will root for the protagonist, Siena, and her story will rake you across the coals. Readers who enjoyed Blood Red Road by Moira Young will absolutely love this book!'- Mike Mullin, bestselling author of ASHFALL'Fire Country is a fast, fierce read.

'Exciting Post-Apocalyptic Tale.world building is rich, detailed, and believable.

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