5X AWARD WINNING BOOK A sudden death An inexplicable crime A serial killer on the loose When Lara dies at the hands of Manhattan lawyer Mark, during a sex game at her summer house in the Hamptons, Carl, Mark´s defense attorney, hires Simone Bennet, a psychiatrist, professor, and author of books on sexual behavior, to help him buttress his argument that Lara´s death was accidental. To help his defense, Mark has written a detailed account of his steamy, year-long relationship with Lara. Carl gives the text for Simone for analysis. While evaluating the presumed killer´s writing, Simone continues to receive psychiatric patients with sexual disorders and unusual fantasies, and to research strange sexual behavior for her next book. Simone´s clinical partner, friend and research colleague, Edward, is working with the police to capture a serial killer, who is torturing and killing women around Simone´s world. From hot and unusual sex to the swing houses of New York and Paris, this fast-paced page-turner is a blend of mystery, suspense, humor, romance and erotica. With a shocking twist at the end that no one sees coming, the murder culprit may not be who you think... What readers are saying about Behind the Door: ★★★★★ - “The story was fast paced, intense, and very well written. It was intense and simply too entertaining to put down!” ★★★★★ - “A psychological suspense thriller that kept me guessing right up until the end. There is twist after twist which kept me hooked.” ★★★★★ - “It grips you, holds you down and sets your mind on fire. A brilliant first novel. I am so impressed and I absolutely loved it. Well Done!” REVIEW FROM READERS' FAVORITE - 5 STARSreadersfavorite.com/book-review/behind-the-door Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite Behind the Door: A Sizzling, Psychological Suspense - Hidden Motives Book 1 by A. Gavazzoni is a complicated story, but in a really good and intriguing way. I was unable to put this book down, mainly because I didn't want to put it down, it was so good. The story follows Simone; she is a psychiatrist by profession and a compassionate person by nature. She is the perfect person for the job. Her clientele are men and women who have issues with sex (think kinky sex, but more) and she enjoys her work. Her life takes a serious and more profound turn when a defense attorney named Carl offers her a job. She needs to help him prove that his client, Mark, is innocent. Mark is accused of killing a woman named Lara and Carl needs Simone's help to prove that Mark is innocent. Carl provided her with a diary in which Mark wrote every single detail about his affair with Lara. Now it is Simone's job to prove if he is the killer or not. To make matters worse, there is a killer on the loose who is murdering women. Can Mark be that person? Or is he innocent? Stuck in a moral and professional loop, it is up to Simone to find the truth through words written by Mark in his diary! The story was fast paced, intense, and very well written. The characters were very strong; even the characters that appeared in just a few scenes were very well-thought out. The narrative is fragmented and the reader is taken into Mark's world via his diary. This not only adds another layer to the novel, but makes it even more interesting. What I really liked about this novel is the fact that it was complicated without being too difficult. It tackles a theme and topic that not many people know about or are comfortable reading, but A. Gavazzoni handled it with grace and with sheer force of artistry! It was intense and simply too entertaining to put down! REVIEW FROM ONLINEBOOKCLUB I rate this book 4 out of 4stars. I recommend this book for others who enjoy a good thriller, andobviously don't mind some rather unconventional sex. KLBradley -Onlinebookclub.orgforums.onlinebookclub.org/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=37916 Behind the Door is a magnificent and disturbing tale that takes us to places beyond the boundaries of imagination. It throws us into the seductive arms of a world that most of us would never have the guts to visit. The story is gripping and the characters are real, with such depth, that I believe just about anyone would relate to them. The story is evocative, tragic, profoundly immoral and wickedly enticing. It grips you, holds you down and sets your mind on fire. Decency aside, it does not allow you to judge as it grabs your mind, twisting it in a thousand directions, as you try to comprehend the complexity and gravity of the tale. It is heart breaking, thought provoking, cleverly weaved and intelligently written. The pace is fast enough to keep you interested, but not too fast that you get lost as it carries you along on suggestive rapids, that come and go, between serious feelings and complicated relationships. A brilliant first Novel. I am so impressed and I absolutely loved it! In short, it is an sensual meander in the hands of a pro. Well Done! South African Author Angela Shearer - author of