Born on Monday by Richard R Becker
A gripping small town thriller with emotional depth.
In Augusta, Maine, a historic nor’easter unearths sins and secrets buried deep in the town’s past. With time running out, three lives collide in a desperate fight for survival, where truth becomes a casualty and redemption comes at a cost.
Billy Stevens, a quarry worker haunted by loss, is drawn into a web of betrayal when a brutal crime pins him as a suspect. Jessica Michaud returns to care for her ailing mother, only to find herself hunted by a vengeful ex whose chilling threats awaken old wounds. And journalist Andrea Kearney digs into a local dynasty’s corruption as the storm’s fury mirrors the rising tide of violence.
Award-winning author Richard R. Becker delivers a gripping tale of resilience and moral ambiguity — a literary thriller that will keep readers breathless until its haunting conclusion. Fans of novels like “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn or “Winter’s Bone” by Daniel Woodrell will find something familiar in a captivating small town drama but with a fresh new voice.
“Born on Monday” was the #1 new release for psychological thrillers on Amazon in the first week of its release and was awarded first place for Thriller – Suspense in the Fall 2025 BookFest Awards!
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Author Bio:
Richard R. Becker is an award-winning American author whose gripping stories blend resilience and moral complexity. His new novel, “Born on Monday” (2025), promises a thrilling tale of small-town sins that will captivate readers.
His debut novel, “Third Wheel” (2023), soared into Amazon’s top 100 thriller and suspense literary fiction novels, earned a Kirkus Reviews feature, and won seven awards, including Literary Thriller of the Year by the Artisan International Book Excellence Awards. His collection “50 States” (2021), crafted from a challenge to write one story a week for 50 weeks, topped Amazon’s literary short story charts and won multiple honors.
Raised in Milwaukee, Richard overcame poverty and personal challenges, infusing these experiences into his work to add emotional depth. When not writing, he enjoys acting, hiking, photography, and time with his family. He is married and has two adult children.