This novel delves into the intense and darkly entwined lives of two young men attending college in Pittsburgh in the 1970s. Their relationship quickly evolves from a passionate friendship to an obsessive and dangerous bond, driven by intellectual and emotional symbiosis. As they become increasingly isolated from the world around them, their fascination with control and power leads them down a perilous path. The narrative explores themes of identity, desire, and the destructive nature of love, culminating in a shocking act that forever alters their lives and the lives of those around them. This story is a gripping examination of the complexities of human emotions and the lengths to which people will go to fulfill their deepest desires.

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