Born on Monday

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Set in Augusta, Maine, a historic nor’easter threatens to unearth secrets buried deep in the town’s past. With time running out, three lives collide in a desperate fight for survival, where truth becomes a casualty and redemption comes with a cost.

Billy Stevens, a quarry worker haunted by loss, is drawn into a web of betrayal when a brutal crime pins him as a suspect. Jessica Michaud returns to care for her ailing mother, only to find herself hunted by a vengeful ex whose chilling threats awaken old wounds. And journalist Andrea Kearney digs into a local dynasty’s corruption as the storm’s fury mirrors the rising tide of violence.

Award-winning author Richard R. Becker delivers a gritty literary thriller that digs into identity, perception, and the human condition. Fans of novels like "Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn or "Winter's Bone" by Daniel Woodrell will find something familiar in a captivating small town drama but with a fresh new voice.

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Author's Notes

Born on Monday is a gritty literary thriller set in a storm-ravaged small-town Maine, weaving interconnected lives scarred by trauma, moral ambiguity, hidden secrets, murder, and hard-won redemption. It was the #1 psychological thriller on Amazon during its release week and earned first place in Thriller - Suspense in the 2025 BookFest Awards.

Book Awards

First Place, Thriller - Suspense in The BookFest, Fall 2025

Five Star Review - Reader Views

Five Star Review - Readers' Favorites

Book Award - Literary Titan

Similar Works

This book shares similarities with the following book(s) / work(s):
  • Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
  • Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell
  • Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
  • The Trespasser by Tana French
  • Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

If you are a fan or interested in these works, then Born on Monday is highly recommended for you.

About the author

Richard R. Becker

Richard R. Becker

Author, Educator, Instructor, Journalist, Novelist

United States

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