Metamorphosis - by Ross Jeffery (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Metamorphosis is a haunting exploration of grief, obsession, and transformation. Cynthia, a woman who once thrived in her autonomy, now finds herself ensnared by a relentless desire to reclaim what she has lost.

Living a double life, she meticulously plans a path that blurs the lines between love and madness. Armed with a mask that reflects her inner turmoil, Cynthia descends into a world where reality and fantasy intertwine, revealing the dark depths of her psyche.

Ross Jeffery weaves a chilling narrative that delves into the human mind, questioning the boundaries of sanity and the transformative power of grief. Metamorphosis is a poignant and gripping tale that will linger with you long after the last page is turned.

A note from the Author and Publisher of time and tenses in Metamorphosis

Any time that assumptions are made concerning a person's, or a character's, so-called sanity, said assumptions have to be made based on the observer's perspective; for one person's "sane" is another's "insanity." And as you will soon discover, have discovered, or are discovering - it is this bastardization of perspective, of Cynthia's, which makes up the fare of this novel...is she sane? Insane? Mad? Level-headed?

Let me put it like this: Has there ever been a moment you've wanted to escape from, return to, or experience afresh?

Good.

Then you might understand Cynthia's predicament in the coming pages. The dance necessitated as Cynthia attempts to do all three - to get away from, to return to, and to remain in the moment when her life was, is, will be again torn apart...

As such, you may notice some places where our presentation of "tenses" seems... damaged. These slips are intentional. Cynthia is intentional.

I wish you the best of luck as you embark on this Metamorphosis.

Review Quotes

"Metamorphosis is a ghastly gaslighting grotesquerie, where the two most terrifying words you'll ever read from now on are: Date Night."

• Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes

"Did someone call for unhinged? Jeffery nails it in this disturbing tale of grief, revenge, and heartbreak.

With a truly unique concept and powerful emotional trauma soaking every page, Metamorphosis is a must read."

• Candace Nola, author of Demons in my Bloodstream

"A claustrophobic, sinister deep dive into the fractured heart of one woman's attempt to resurrect her past. This is Ross Jeffery at his most intimate, channelling Stephen King's Misery to the soundtrack of Fleetwood Mac, and reworking Shelly's Frankenstein through the eyes of an owl.

What extremes would you go to for love? Whatever it is, think again. Jeffery has it beat."

• Craig Wallwork, author of Human Tenderloin

"Bizarre, sexy and twisted, Ross Jeffery's Metamorphosis approaches love and loss in a way rarely tread. This is a wholly-original, wild ride."

• Robert P. Ottone, author of The Vile Thing We Created and the Bram Stoker Award-winning novel The Triangle

"Fearless in its exploration of depravity and grief, Metamorphosis marks a new zenith for Ross Jeffery's writing prowess.

Lush, tactile, profane...Metamorphosis is all of that, and more."

• Drew Huff, author of Free Burn and Divine Flesh

"Jeffery's best work yet! Metamorphosis will chill your spine and fry your mind simultaneously. This is one you do not want to miss!

- Brian Bowyer, Splatterpunk Award-nominated & Godless Award-winning author of

Old Too Soon and Metro Kinetic

"Jeffery expertly weaves grief, poetic weirdness, and gut-wrenching horror into a Frankensteinian tale that's smartly satirical and darkly unhinged.

Think Misery meets Audition."

- C. F. Page, author of Native Fear and Orphans of the Atercosm

"Ross Jeffery has crafted a career many authors can only dream of, and Metamorphosis is living proof that he's earned every accolade-and likely

deserves a few more."

- D.J. Tuskmor, featured author in HellBound Books' Anthology of Splatterpunk 2