LA Times Festival of Books
ReadersMagnet Displayed Cheyne Peck’s Book at the 2023 Los Angeles Times
Festival of Books
Cheyne Peck’s book is filled with suspense readers will not be able to put down. ReadersMagnet
exhibited the book at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet displayed Cheyne Peck's supernatural
thriller at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB). Titled The Suicide Merchant, the book
is a beautifully-written piece of contemporary fiction replete with vivid descriptions, purposeful messages,
and relatable characters. The book festival ran from April 22 to 23, 2023, at the University of Southern
California, Los Angeles, USA.
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, which started in 1996, has drawn about 150,000 visitors from
various parts of the globe. It is recognized as the most extensive book fair in the country, with famous
writers and influencers participating in the book festival every year. The festival provides an excellent
opportunity for emerging authors to gain motivation and support from their peers and interact with their
readers.
The Suicide Merchant tells the story of a man named Ben who possesses a supernatural gift. Ben has the
overwhelming sixth sense to experience the final moments of a person’s life (what they feel, think, and
do) and uses this ability to find these troubled souls to prevent their deciding fates by using a gift he calls
an “exchange”. However, in order to give these miraculous yet terrifying exchanges – Ben must experience
their deaths himself. One day, Ben experiences a vision more sinister than any he's had before, the
horrifying fate of many before it happens.
This up-and-coming author’s book has twists and turns that keep readers on their toes guessing about the
truth from an unassuming superhero's point of view. Its page-turning plot will make readers' hearts beat
faster, making it hard to put down. Cheyne Peck's brilliance shines through his excellent writing style and
characterization. He has created a well-developed character while preserving the right amount of
suspense, making a supernatural thriller a worthy read.
The Suicide Merchant by Cheyne Peck reminds its readers to value life and to be more compassionate.
Secure a copy of the book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about Cheyne Peck by visiting his
website: https://www.cheynepeck.com/.
Quote | ReadersMagnet exhibited “The Suicide Merchant” by Cheyne Peck at the 2023 Los Angeles Times
Festival of Books on April 22-23, 2023.
Author
Cheyne was raised in Santa Clarita, California, with his eleven siblings and developed a love of music at a
young age. He didn't get interested in fiction until he was given a copy of "Fahrenheit 451," and later in life,
he started to concentrate on writing and storytelling. Cheyne Peck is now writing his next book while living
in Dallas, Texas, with his two daughters.
‘The Suicide Merchant’ Review on Onlineboookclub.org
A man named Benjamin Weaver has a unique gift that allows him to see visions of people who are on the verge of committing suicide. He's able to relate to them on a deeper level as well as take away whatever feelings caused them to think of suicide. In place of those negative feelings, he leaves them with happy memories as well as a glimpse of their wonderful future. We are led through the lives of different people on the verge of committing suicide and possibly committing mass murder in the process. Will Ben be able to save everyone? More importantly, can Ben save himself?
The Suicide Merchant by Cheyne Peck is an emotional yet intriguing thriller. We see how people undergo different experiences that can prove overwhelming to the point that life becomes a burden and suicide is the only option. We see how the hope for a future is usually enough to take the pain away and make living worth it. We see positive themes of friendship, such as those between Ben and Jeremy. Also, there are themes of love, hope, and so on. We also experience some negative themes, such as betrayal, bullying, rape, and so on.
I loved a lot of things in this book. From how we are drawn to the details of the lives of each character, making them more than just another suicidal victim, to how we are able to empathize with their pain and see how little experiences can add up to make someone depressed and ultimately suicidal, this book was a phenomenal ride. I also enjoyed the early beginnings of Danica's love story. It gave the book an unexpected twist. Although I found errors in the book, I would say it was professionally edited because these didn't affect my reading experience.
However, I found some of the scenes unnecessary, like the airport scene where Ben gave unnecessary details about the features of the female airport workers. Also, I found some loose ends a little concerning. For example, the fate of the boy Ben saved, who seemed to be connected to Ben in some way, was never clarified. Finally, I found the ending of the book quite confusing because it seemed like there were no longer any defined boundaries to Ben's abilities, and this caused a bit of confusion.
I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. If the loose ends had been tied up properly and a little more clarification had been given at certain scenes, I might have given it a perfect rating. If you're looking for a suspenseful book that will trigger your empathy and leave you with short bursts of delight, then this book is for you.
Review written by Ngozi Amarchi
‘The Suicide Merchant’ Featured on Reader’s Magnet
‘The Suicide Merchant’ and author, Cheyne Peck, were featured on Reader’s Magnet.
“The Suicide Merchant is a story about acknowledging the importance of each other. ”
Cheyne Receives His Copy of The Suicide Merchant
Author Cheyne Peck Receives his copy of ‘The Suicide Merchant’.
Author of ‘The Suicide Merchant’, Cheyne Peck, receives and opens his copy of the book.
About The Book
A man named Ben has a supernatural gift; he has premonitions of people on the verge of committing suicide and uses his premonitions to track down these people and prevent their suicides through a miraculous yet terrifying exchange. However, to complete these exchanges, he must experience their deaths himself. One day, Ben experiences a vision more sinister than any he’s had before, the horrifying fate of many before it happens. The Suicide Merchant, a supernatural thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.