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MYLO CARBIA (a.k.a. "The Queen of Horror") is an American screenwriter turned #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR widely known for her work in the horror, thriller and science fiction genres. Born and raised in Jackson, New Jersey, Carbia spent her childhood years writing to escape the horrors of growing up in a haunted house. Her very first screenplay was optioned 28 days after completion, earning Carbia a "three picture deal" and the cover of Hollywood Scriptwriter in 2003. After that time, she quietly penned numerous film projects under her production company Zohar Films, earning the reputation of being Hollywood’s Number One Horror Film Ghostwriter. Carbia recently moved into the literary world to release a series of bestselling novels all featuring strong female protagonists. Her debut novel "The Raping of Ava DeSantis" hit #1 Bestseller in New Releases and #1 Bestseller in American Horror weeks before its official release date, and continues to receive critical acclaim from both avid readers and critics worldwide.
The Raping of Ava DeSantis: A Horror Novel
by Mylo Carbia
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- Publisher: Rockefeller Publishing Group, Inc.
- Publication date: 10/13/2015
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- Sales rank: 245,816
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NOW THE #1 BESTSELLER IN AMERICAN HORROR (PRINT EDITION) — From Hollywood's 'Queen of Horror' comes the debut novel that has everyone talking:
"Best Novel Of The Year" — Great-Novels.com
"Best Thriller Of The Year" —Top10Novels
“An Instant Horror Classic!” —News Atlanta
“One Of The Best Books Of 2015.” —AMB Magazine
“She’s The Next Stephen King.” —Horror Society
“Horror’s Next New York Times Bestseller.” —All Indie Magazine
“It’s Like Nothing Else Out There.” —Gotham News
Readers of New York Times Bestsellers Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and Luckiest Girl Alive left wanting more will devour the debut novel from Hollywood screenwriter turned author MYLO CARBIA.
Set in 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, "The Raping of Ava DeSantis" tells the story of a working class college student who is brutally attacked by three wealthy fraternity brothers, then confronted with the decision of a lifetime: accept money to stay quiet or seek justice with the police. What she does in response is the basis of this captivating woman’s revenge thriller story that will have readers talking for years to come.
With brilliantly written characters, bone-chilling, fast-paced scenes and a double twist ending, "The Raping of Ava DeSantis" is the perfect blend of suspense, thriller and horror — guaranteed to entertain both female and male readers alike.
TAGLINE: A poor college student brutally attacked by three wealthy fraternity brothers seeks revenge against their families years later.
THEMES: Vigilante Justice, Female Protagonist, Serial Killers, Wealthy Versus Poor, College Life, Southern Life, Urban Settings, United States, American Horror, Horror, Revenge Thrillers, Mystery Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers, Revenge Stories, Classic Horror Books, Horror Fiction Classics
AUTHOR: Mylo Carbia spent her childhood years writing to escape the horrors of growing up in a haunted house in Jackson, New Jersey. After years of ghostwriting films in Hollywood — earning her the nickname “The Queen of Horror” — she moved into the literary world to write a series of bestselling novels all featuring strong female protagonists. "The Raping of Ava DeSantis" is her debut novel.
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#1 Bestseller in Horror (Barnes & Noble)#1 Bestseller in American Horror (Amazon)
#1 Bestseller in New Releases (Amazon)
#1 Bestseller in Horror Classics (Amazon)
"The Raping of Ava DeSantis dethrones Fifty Shades of Grey as the most controversial novel in America... If you haven't heard of it yet, you certainly will soon."
-- Reuters News
"The must-read book of the moment."
-- Yahoo News
"One can see how this niche novel is turning into a worldwide phenomena."
-- TheStreet.com
"A new powerhouse author is here to stay."
-- Boston Globe
"In addition to Carbia's unique, powerful writing style, she has somehow managed to make a controversial subject appealing to the masses."
-- Atlanta Business Chronicle
"[Carbia] makes Fifty Shades of Grey read like a boring training manual, all while weaving a sophisticated, suspenseful thriller worthy of the industry's best writing accolades."
-- Washington Business Journal
"A disturbingly perfect horror story. One of the best I've read all year!"
-- Scream Magazine
" A crazy, wild ride from page one. Action packed, full of suspense and horror. Great read!"
-- Boundless Book Reviews
"The Raping of Ava DeSantis is a riveting read that is undeniably impossible to put down and really gives the reader a solid bit of entertainment along with an unexpected twist. Ladies, get ready to pump your fists in the air and cheer for a feminine phantom!"
-- Portsmouth Book Review
"A breathtaking story, fast-paced, insanely vivid, just brilliant!"
-- Roberts Book Reviews
"Horror's next New York Times bestseller."
-- All Indie Magazine
"It's the way Carbia weaves this horror tale that makes this book truly shine."
-- Gotham News
"She's the next Stephen King."
-- Horror Society
"The Raping of Ava DeSantis is an especially well-crafted, compelling, and complex novel."
-- Midwest Book Review
"Sorry, Hollywood. Looks like 'The Queen of Horror' is blowing up the literary world and you won't be able to woo her back."
-- Latino LA Hollywood
"Most authors wouldn't touch this subject with a ten foot keyboard, but Mylo Carbia not only accepts the challenge, she excels at it. She's not called 'The Queen of Horror' for nothing."
-- Horror Cabin
"An instant horror classic!"
-- News Atlanta
"She's a modern day storyteller of our tribe."
-- Examiner.com
"A dazzling, sophisticated horror tale that breaks the rules of every genre."
-- Latino LA
"Hollywood's top ghostwriter grew up in a haunted house and she wants to pay it forward."
-- Daily Offbeat
"Not since Quentin Tarantino or Diablo Cody have we seen anyone break the 'writer nerd' stereotype in such a big way."
-- Nobbys
"The author has a crisp writing style with multi-dimensional characters and a firm grip on plot structure. We will certainly be on the lookout for other books by Ms. Carbia."
-- Ginger Nuts of Horror
"It's like nothing else out there."
-- News United
"Screenwriting wunderkind Mylo Carbia makes a triumphant return."
-- Broadway World
"Mylo Carbia is truly 'The Queen of Horror!'"
-- Examiner.com
"Best Novel of the Year"
-- Great-Novels.com
"Best Thriller of the Year"
-- Top10Novels.com
"Best Book of the Year"
-- AMB Magazine
"2015 Grand Prize Winner: Best Novel of the Year"
-- BestNoveloftheYear.com