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CONTROL FREAK
Christa Faust
A grisly murder in New York City's downtown meat packing district leads hard-boiled crime writer Caitlin McCulough into the depths of a secret sadomasochistic underground populated by blood drinkers and pain enthusiasts, fetishists and cutting artists. A perverse playground for the rich and twisted where anything goes and nothing is taboo. A place that for Caitlin begins to feel inexplicably like home.
But there is a killer in Caitlin's newfound tribe and the fledgling Domina must risk everything for find not only the truth about the events surrounding the night of the murder, but the dark truth hidden inside herself.
Reprint. Erotic horror. Not for the easily offended.
 read the Introduction
read Chaper 1: Escape
REVIEWS:
'An incisively and stylishly written noir thriller on darkly erotic themes. Whereas most SM crime fiction seems to have been written by outsiders, Christa Faust brings both a love of the scene and a keen psychological insight to her material. Control Freak is a feast not only for those of us fond of the scene but also for any readers who dare to investigate their own sexual depths and discover the heights they contain. It is also a compelling novel of suspense.'
'Christa Faust is a fiercely original talent; undeniable and startling. Her enviable rise blends honesty, anarchist perception and a stunning voice that verges on poetry. With impolite intelligence, she uncovers beauty and finds profundity in the unthinkable.'
-- Richard Christian Matheson
'Takes the reader on an odyssey of the spirit leading to places that most of us have neither the imagination nor the courage to envision.'
'Christa Faust is a Veronica in a world of Betties.'
YOUR FEEDBACK:
Hotter than Georgia asphalt
A well-illustrated portrait of how easy it is to get swept away into the dark world of taboo and the flesh. As Ms. Faust has personal experience in the dungeon/SM world, the scenes are authentic, the mood almost tangible, and the characters fully developed and interesting. The only complaint I had was that I knew who the killer was too early into the book, so that took some of the fun out of it. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title
pleomorphic from Seattle, WA United States
(from Amazon.com, November 19, 2001)
Faust's debut novel is a fast and dangerous read.
With a non-stop story and a heroine to die for, Christa Faust's debut novel shows the world that her talents aren't limited to S&M dungeons. Faust's words are as lush and ornate as the characters they describe; a bold and dangerous style for a bold and dangerous thriller. _Control Freak_ will have you tied up for days.
A reader from the South
(off Amazon.com, january 6, 1999)
WONDERFUL TRIP
This book personifies the lost highway of youth and the sexy side of S & M and the errays of private jokers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title
An Amazon.com Customer
(from Amazon.com, October 21, 1998)
S&M Mystery
Anyone who likes mystery along with the S&M world must read this book. Christa Faust writes so well that you feel like you are there with the characters. The S&M is not extreme. It is very erotic. The story takes place in New York's Village/Chelsea community. It is so real that you feel like you are there with the characters every step of the way. A must read book!
A reader
(from Amazon.com, September 17, 1998)
A Femme-Dom says "Thumbs-Up" !
I live partially in this world and although, it went to the utmost extreme, many of the dungeon scenes were as real as it gets!
A reader
(from Amazon.com, August 27, 1998)
A very unsettling yet enthralling story!
CONTROL FREAK is Christa Faust's debut as a novelist, having been a short story writer the past few years. Faust definitely writes what she knows and lives. Being a professional dominatrix has given this tale an air of authenticity others have tried but not pulled off as well.
CF opens up with a girl's murder. During the investigation, it is found out that she worked in an S & M bar. One detective, Mike Kiernan, and a girlfriend-type, Caitlin McCullough are the two main characters who do the job of finding out who killed the girl and why. Each person's way of searching for the truth is as different as the lifestyles of each. Caitlin goes on to become cxaught up in the S & M scene and Mike searches the usual police procedural way. Both find the answers, but some later than others.
This novel has a very seamy underbelly and is, ultimately, about the duality of humanity. Caitlin's dominating demeanor versus her conscience of what's "right and wrong". Her development and fleshing-out as a character is pure genius and stays true to herself all the way through the book.
Faust's prose is clean, her dialogue moves the pace of the story and her realistic portrayals of the S & M and B & D lifestyles make the horrors that are unfolding almost unbearable to read about. A great debut and a worthy competitor with Caitlin Kiernan's SILK as best debut horror novel this year. Buy and read this before everyone is talking about it. Highest recommendation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title
Paul J. Legerski, from Corona, CA USA
(from Amazon.com, August 23, 1998)
Scary and sexy!
Kinky murder mystery set in the SM underground as a young woman discovers her fascination with the darker side of sexuality. Not brilliant writing, but ingenious and definitely erotic.
Scott Bradley, from Los Angeles, California USA
(from Amazon.com, July 22, 1998)
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