: The story follows August Mulvaney , a genius professor and neurodivergent psychopath with an off-the-charts IQ, and Lucas Blackwell , a disgraced former FBI agent who possesses a secret clairvoyant ability that previously cost him his career.
: It is a fast-paced standalone romance within a series, meaning it concludes with a Happily Ever After (HEA) and no cliffhanger, though other Mulvaney brothers appear as supporting characters. Psycho by Onley James
: Unlike most standard dark romances, this entry features a paranormal twist through Lucas’s ability to "see" things through touch, which is how he discovers August's dark secret. Reader Considerations : The story follows August Mulvaney , a
: As a "necessary evil," August balances his life as a respected academic with his role as a ruthless killer tasked with eliminating those who have escaped legal consequences. Reader Considerations : As a "necessary evil," August
Psycho by Onley James is the second book in the series, which centers on a family of adopted brothers—all diagnosed psychopaths—trained by their billionaire father to act as vigilante killers for a failing justice system. Core Story Features
: Typical of the series, August develops an immediate and intense obsession with Lucas after a chance encounter, leading to a fast-paced "insta-love" (or "insta-ownership") dynamic.
: The book is characterized by very dark humor , gratuitous violence , and high-heat sexual content.