Prelude to Insanity

“Prelude to Insanity” by Timothy Carnahan is a juvenile fiction novel published by Timothy Carnahan on October 31, 2017. This 271-page book is presented in English and follows the story of Cole Larson, a socially awkward teenager in the small town of Los Olivos. As Cole navigates his feelings for his childhood friend Laila Hardcastle, their relationship develops rapidly amidst a backdrop of unsettling events, including mysterious disappearances in their community.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of young love and suspense, as Cole and Laila’s romance is threatened by a series of alarming incidents, including the disappearance of Laila’s abusive father. With the involvement of detectives Reese and Martinez, the tension escalates as Cole meets a new friend, Matt, whose sister becomes close to Laila. The story unfolds with rising stakes, as Cole, aided by a reclusive warrior priest named Redford, strives to protect Laila from the dangers that loom over them. This edition offers a compelling exploration of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Cole Larson is a socially awkward teenager, growing up in the small town of Los Olivos and with a huge crush on Laila Hardcastle, a childhood friend who seems way out of his league. After Cole is beaten up by her boyfriend, Laila takes pity on him and they get together just as summer begins, with their relationship developing quickly. In the background of their blossoming romance, however, Los Olivos is in crisis. People are disappearing, and when Laila’s abusive father’s truck turns up burned out and with no sign of him anywhere, attention turns to the two young lovers. As detectives Reese and Martinez are assigned to the case and begin to investigate, Cole meets a new kid, Matt, who has just moved to the outskirts of town. He introduces Laila to Marissa, Matt’s younger sister, and the two quickly become friends. But all is not as it seems to be. The body count is rising faster than the temperature and Laila could be the next victim. Aided by Redford, a reclusive warrior priest who has knowledge which could help them, Cole is determined that Laila will not fall into the world of darkness that stalks her. But can he save her before she becomes the next to disappear?
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