The Gray Line by B.J. Cyprian tells the riveting story of a grief support group’s accidental entanglement with strange events. The story begins with one of the main characters, Angel, dealing with the grief of losing her wife. Very quickly, grief support counselor Alex makes her way into the story and the two become friends, bonded over their shared sense of feeling like an outcast. Mysterious deaths of those they know both from within and outside the group seem to point to an abusive ex-lover but soon the police become involved and it’s clear something far more nefarious is going on. In the end, each member of the group chooses to walk a gray line between what is right and what they need to do to protect the people they care about.

This book is part psychology, part romance, and part thriller. The Gray Line by B.J. Cyprian is a page-turner of a story with the most shocking and unexpected surprises throughout the plot. Each character can stand on their own two feet in terms of how real and human they feel. The dialogue is witty, gritty, and utterly mesmerizing. The author has crafted an unforgettable story that deserves to be read by the masses for its authenticity and how it models the cycle of grief and the value of our shared humanity. The storyline is brilliant from start to finish with just the right amount of tension and intrigue among the characters. The way each detail ties together toward the end leaves the reader feeling astounded and pleasantly content with the conclusion. I loved every part of the story!

Angel Lamb is married to Bethany, and even if the prospects of having children are something they slightly disagree about, they are deeply in love with each other. Angel has been through a lot of painful experiences, starting from an abusive childhood, but losing the love of her life in a reckless automobile accident drives her to the precipice. She joins a grief support group to seek help and heal from the devastating loss, but when members of the group begin to go through violent experiences, she will have to question her views about good and evil and navigate a gray line to establish the balance. Can she stay safe while helping those she has come to care deeply about?

The Gray Line by B.J. Cyprian is a thrilling read for those who enjoy character-driven tales that are psychologically rich and emotionally engaging. B.J. Cyprian writes about gay themes with confidence and respect, creating characters that readers will care about. They are genuinely flawed and believable. Angel’s relationships with her father and the people she interacts with are intelligently crafted and readers will love to watch as the bond grows stronger between them. I loved this character that evolves from having clear-cut views about good and evil to someone who steps into the gray line, considering other possibilities. The dialogues are sparkling and they greet the reader right off the bat. Yes, I loved the drama, which is confidently written to unveil the inner worlds of the characters while amping up the plot. The prose is beautiful and the plot features compelling moments that are unexpected and gripping, even from the prologue. The author has the gift of creating anticipation in readers and then throwing them off unexpectedly. It feels real and utterly absorbing. The Gray Line is like meeting people from real life.