The more the story develops the more it seems it was bound to happen - those who don’t understand the difference between love and possession set out to destroy relationships in an extreme attempt to right all wrongs and punish the ones deemed guilty. Jimmy LaPlane wants Billy Chase and descends into being a hateful creature bent on revenge because he cannot accept Billy’s rejection. It would be interesting to the plot if characters like Jimmy, Bobby, AJ, and Brandon were fleshed out a bit more - something that can’t be done in a first-person narrative. I’d love to know more about Jimmy and why he is becoming the spiteful little monster that he is.
Then again, it’s Billy’s pen...Billy’s world...and Billy’s heart that we’re privy to. It’s been nine books of watching Billy grow, mature, love, and learn from his critical mistakes. It’s a good series with many miles to go. I’m happy to be along for the journey. Keep up the good work, Mr. C!