: Unlike most standard dark romances, this entry features a paranormal twist through Lucas’s ability to "see" things through touch, which is how he discovers August's dark secret. Reader Considerations
: Readers should be aware of graphic themes including murder, torture, kidnapping, and stalking, as well as descriptions of violence against women that serve as the catalysts for the protagonists' vigilante actions.
: As a "necessary evil," August balances his life as a respected academic with his role as a ruthless killer tasked with eliminating those who have escaped legal consequences. Psycho by Onley James
: The story follows August Mulvaney , a genius professor and neurodivergent psychopath with an off-the-charts IQ, and Lucas Blackwell , a disgraced former FBI agent who possesses a secret clairvoyant ability that previously cost him his career.
: The book is characterized by very dark humor , gratuitous violence , and high-heat sexual content. : Unlike most standard dark romances, this entry
Psycho by Onley James is the second book in the series, which centers on a family of adopted brothers—all diagnosed psychopaths—trained by their billionaire father to act as vigilante killers for a failing justice system. Core Story Features
: It is a fast-paced standalone romance within a series, meaning it concludes with a Happily Ever After (HEA) and no cliffhanger, though other Mulvaney brothers appear as supporting characters. : The story follows August Mulvaney , a
: The book features neurodivergent representation, specifically portraying August with both psychopathy and traits associated with the autism spectrum.