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The Torment of Desire

The Torment of Desire

When a man goes beyond his limit - chaos sometimes follows

Martin Patrick

From Cambridge graduate to London Business School alumnus, William has built an enviable life as a financial kingpin and admired fashion influencer. To fuel his rising empire, he hires Luke, an Oxford graduate with an uncanny knack for curating content. When William’s best friend is then murdered, his suspicion soon falls on Luke because his attraction toward William reveals his tormented desires. As grief and honour consume William, he risks his reputation and his love for a beautiful woman to seduce Luke, which uncovers a devastating secret that changes the lives of everyone involved.

His energy possessed an erotic enigma that gave him tremendous magnetism. Thousands of masked faces stared as if he were freed from Fashion Week in London, Milan, and Paris.

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Luke lashed Eric across the chest with a riding crop. Eric recoiled, dashed away, and Luke pursued him with a commanding, almost theatrical rage that electrified the room.

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“Even when I marry her and have kids, you’ll be in here.” William looked at Sanjay’s hand on his chest as their bond sparked more energy than a power station blow-out.

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“The day Peter brought William home, we discovered what he was suffering. I went to church and prayed. Call it salvation, call it resurrection—it rejuvenated us both.”

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“Do not touch me! Never touch me,” Ben shouted, recoiling from Luke. “What’s the matter with you?” Luke asked, startled by the sheer revulsion.

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“An absolute masterpiece! Thrilling, riveting, and emotional—a story I’ll cherish for years. The characters and plot are brilliantly crafted. Highly recommend!”

D. Williams
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“The tension, twists, and stunning storylines make this book impossible to put down. Truly deserving of 5 stars and I’m already recommending to friends!”

L. Fulham
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“This book captivated me from start to finish. A masterful plot, thrilling suspense, and characters that felt so real. My stand-out book of the year.”

S. Adeyemi
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“An intense and unforgettable journey. The perfect balance of thrills and emotional depth, with a plot that keeps you guessing. A must-read!”

K. Brown
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“Exceptional storytelling at its finest. Every chapter pulls you deeper into a whirlwind of suspense and intrigue. I couldn’t put it down!”

X. Liang
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About The Author

Martin of London here. Hello and welcome to my space where I can tell you something about my life’s passion – writing narrative fiction.

I began my professional career writing for the theatre, then short stories, until I arrived at my true calling. Writing Crime and Romance novels. My love for these genres started by watching films and reading hundreds of novels growing up. Writing compelled me to go to university to study Visual Arts for my BA Hons, Film Theory & Production for my Masters and then to PhD research mythology and race in cinema and media.

Noir & Neo Noir, and social romance dramas instilled my passionate interest in the psychology of romance. That profoundly inspired me as a teenager. Then I found and lived with the greatest love of my life for twenty years until he died. The search for love influenced my career as a Professor of Film, Drama, and Creative Writing. Everything I learnt, from reading to tutoring fantastic students, brought me back to life and inspired me to continue writing.

My next novel later in the year will be another dark love story, The Librarian’s Revenge. That will be followed by Under A Cloud but Over The Moon, an epic romance novel.

Ten of my favourite novels are The Big Sleep. The Godfather. Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Call Me By Your Name. The Picture of Dorian Gray. Maurice. Tales of the City. Giovanni’s Room. The Front Runner. Invisible Man.

Coming Soon From

Martin Patrick

The Librarian's Revenge

(A dark love story)

Release Autumn 2025

Under A Cloud But Over The Moon

(An epic romance novel)

Release Spring 2026

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