These Monstrous Deeds

By: T.J. Hamel

Narrated by: Zachary Zaba

How long can someone play the role of a monster before becoming a monster themselves?

That’s the question that’s haunted Travis Kenton — A.K.A. Nathan Roarke — for the last 8 years. He’s hanging onto his humanity by a thread. The knowledge that he’ll save thousands of victims one of these days is why he gave up his entire life and identity nearly a decade ago. It has to be worth it. All of this has to be worth it.

Then the operation’s integrity is compromised, the identity of his boss is revealed, and a slave trader captures his boss’s younger brother for revenge. Now Travis will face the biggest test of his role as Nathan Roarke. He’ll have to buy and convincingly own Carter Beckett until his undercover operation is over, and he can hand Carter safely back to his big brother.

How long can someone play the role of a monster before becoming a monster themselves?

Travis is about to find out.

Due to the nature of the plot, this book contains scenes that some might find triggering and/or disturbing, as well as explicit sex scenes between the main characters. I’ve included the warnings I feel are the most important, but not all could be covered without giving away too much of the novel.

This is book 1 in a 3 book series. This series DOES end in a HAPPY ENDING if you’re willing to stick around

©2023, 2025 Taylor McNiff (P)2026 Taylor McNiff

Insanely good!!

I went through every single emotion with this book!! Ordering 2 & 3 ASAP!!! Carter is so sweet 🥺 I had to stop a breathe a few times! I can’t give too much away, but the dream chapter had me SOBBING 😭. So damn good 10/10!

Excellent Narration

I read this series a while back and I’ve never read a story quite like it before. It’s real dark with very sensitive topics. My heart ached for both MMCs. Nathan did his best to protect Carter while trying not to blow his cover. Poor Carter struggled so hard mentally to adjust to his new reality. The emotional toll this took on both of them is devastating.

I think Zachary Zaba did a perfect job narrating thing. I cant wait for part 2 and 3 to come oit so I can finish my “reread”.