"Surviving Blake" is a compelling narrative chronicling the tumultuous journey of a courageous gay martial artist and his relationship with a US Veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. With stark honesty, it delves into the complexities of their marriage and subsequent divorce, exposing the raw reality of the abuse endured at the hands of a narcissistic psychopath with Machiavellian tendencies who was a professional interrogator trained in the art of manipulation.

Through vivid storytelling, the book recounts various harrowing attempts on the author's life, shining a light on the circumstances surrounding Blake's mysterious and untimely demise. Additionally, it offers a poignant reflection on life after surviving such profound trauma.

The author was born in Canton, Ohio and raised in New York but currently prefers to remain anonymous, there is a possibility of stepping into the limelight in the future. Despite a background as a middle-aged software engineer, the author's formidable skills in martial arts, forged during his high school years, became the lifeline that ensured the survival necessary to pen this remarkable book.

"This is a dark work of autobiography, but it is also sensational, insightful, and gruesomely funny. A madcap survivor’s memoir about a monstrous romantic relationship.

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