King's University – Tome 1: The South Girl - FV

At King's University, appearances can be deceiving, and behind the prestigious gates lies a terrifying secret. In King's University – Tome 1: The South Girl by Aya Estrela, discover a gripping story where danger, complicated relationships and unexpected attraction collide. Elvira Petrova, a nineteen-year-old from Chicago's South Side, never imagined finding herself at one of the country's most prestigious universities. But when the institution's lawyer approaches her with an unexpected proposition, everything changes. The offer is as tempting as it is dangerous: in exchange for her brother Amon's release from prison, Elvira must help identify the man responsible for a series of sexual assaults terrorizing female students on campus.

Determined to save her brother, Elvira accepts the challenge and becomes an unlikely amateur detective. As she investigates the disturbing events unfolding around the university, she finds herself increasingly involved with her neighbours, members of the university's hockey team. Among them is Abel Ryder, the team's captain and someone she particularly dislikes. Their difficult relationship adds another layer of tension to an already dangerous situation. Between unexpected discoveries, growing suspicions and the pressure of her investigation, Elvira must navigate an unfamiliar world where appearances offer little indication of whom she can trust. Every new clue brings her closer to the truth, but also deeper into a mystery with consequences she cannot yet imagine.

As the investigation progresses, the danger becomes frighteningly personal. The attacker begins communicating directly with Elvira, turning the young woman who was determined to expose him into his next target. With time running out and the stakes growing higher, she must make difficult choices while confronting revelations that threaten to change everything. The South Girl combines the intensity of romantic suspense with the complicated dynamics of university life, hockey players and a heroine determined to protect someone she loves. The first volume of a two-part story within the King's University saga, this novel draws readers into a dark and emotionally charged mystery where every decision matters and the line between hunter and hunted becomes dangerously thin.

Content Warning: Intended for mature readers. Contains themes involving sexual assault, descriptive investigative references to rape, addiction, childhood abuse, mental health issues including attempted suicide, depression and bipolar disorder, strong language and sexual content.