A Princely Racket

Elizabeth had always fantasized about two of her handsome co-workers, but she knew better than to start anything while she worked side by side with them. Now that she's about to leave the bank for a new job, her wildest, naughtiest fantasies are about to become a reality. But a home invasion wasn't part of what the threesome had planned, and now her wildest dreams are about to become her worst nightmare—in more ways than one.

THE BATHTUB by Andrew Richardson reminds me a bit of 80s horror movies: the characters get screwed in more ways than one. While the erotic backdrop is an interesting way to reel in readers, the setup is unnecessarily long. Even after the initial invasion, there's more dialogue than action.

Elizabeth soons find out Brad and Paolo, her co-workers, have been hiding some disturbing secrets. I found myself more interested in Elizabeth's thoughts and feelings than whether or not she survives the attack. In fact, I didn't feel much sympathy for any of the characters.

The ending is spectacularly brutal, making up for the slow pace of the story. I didn't see it coming, even though, in hindsight, there is some foreshadowing. If you're a Jigsaw fan, you'll probably enjoy soaking yourself in The Bathtub.

As always,
AstraDaemon