Monster
“Monster” by Ben Burgess Jr. is a compelling exploration of personal turmoil and the complexities of relationships. Published by Kensington on August 23, 2022, this 288-page novel delves into the life of Ken Ferguson, a man grappling with his insecurities and heartbreaks. As he navigates a world of fleeting encounters and emotional detachment, Ken’s journey reflects his struggle to overcome the shadows of his past, including the impact of his father’s abandonment and his own experiences with love and loss.
Readers will find a raw portrayal of Ken’s transformation as he engages in a series of one-night stands and affairs, driven by a desire to escape his pain. The narrative examines themes of identity and emotional vulnerability, particularly as Ken’s encounters lead him to confront his own destructive behaviors. His relationship with Ashley serves as a pivotal moment, challenging his philosophy of “no commitments, no attachments” and pushing him further into turmoil. This edition, written in English, invites readers to reflect on the consequences of Ken’s choices and the possibility of redemption amidst chaos.
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Sleeping with and mistreating random women he meets at bars and clubs, he uses sex to forget about his insecurities, his anger, and his sadness. Will Ken learn to let go of his heartbreaks, or will he be consumed by them and continue to be a Monster?
Tormented as a child for being dark-skinned and the son of a womanizer who regularly deserts his family, Ken Ferguson longed for that feeling of being loved. He promised himself that he wouldn’t be a manipulating, deceitful man like his father, but after being cheated on and dumped by the girl he thought he would one day marry, he begins his transformation. Fueled by anger and tired of being the “nice guy,” Ken drowns himself in one-night stands, threesomes, and affairs with married women, sleeping with one conquest after another. His philosophy is . . . No commitments, no attachments.
He meets his match with Ashley, a girl who makes him want to stop his promiscuous ways. But Ashley turns out to do even more damage to his ego and his heart, wounding him deeply. With his philosophy reinforced, Ken spirals out of control.
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