Sarah Deprin

Desperate Behaviors Sarah Deprin

DESPERATE BEHAVIORSWhen sixteen-year-old Eric Cowart suddenly goes missing, his parents drop everything to find him, and seek the help of their good friends, Celia and Henry. Celia takes on the temporary management of their music production company and offers emotional support. Henry, her partner and career sleuth, offers advice to the distraught parents. Upon discovering Eric is the victim of cyber bullying, his family becomes frantic and his antagonist obsessed. Eric recognizes that his survival depends not in hiding but in disappearing. Silence. Celia moves into full time support mode while Henry brings his full-on investigative skills and connections to the search for Eric. Where could he be hiding? Can they find him before his predator does?Desperate Behaviors is a novel of suspense, personal trauma, intimate relationships, and the search for truth. The action is grounded in the world of cyber crimes and assault; the emotional warmth is fed by sensuous romance, devoted friendships, music, and characters you want to meet for coffee or a pint.