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Bret Easton Ellis Unveils The Shards | Raleigh News
Bret Easton Ellis returns with his first novel in 13 years, The Shards, a chillingly personal dive into his teenage self in 1981 LA—where a mysterious new student ignites a serial killer spree. Blending fact and fiction, Ellis reveals the narrator is himself, while other characters are inspired by real people—some even recognizing themselves, including one who hated their fictional name. The killer, “The Trawler,” is pure invention, but the Buckley School setting? Spot on. Ellis admits his dread-fueled writing stems from trauma, using horror as therapy. He tweaked reality for effect: making…
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