Welcome to the World of Secrets, Scandals, and Suburbia
1986 Florida. One Family. Too many lies.
Step into the lives of the Santangelo family, where dysfunction is the norm, and silence says more than words ever could. Amidst the chaos of a new year, teenage Ivy sees what no one else will admit – and she’s ready to uncover the truth about her family, her school, and the darkness hiding in plain sight.
Sunshine hides the shadows.
Ivy sees them all.
Meet the Author
W. Richard Krall Jr.
A storyteller of human complexity, Richard Krall crafts characters that feel real – flawed, layered, and unforgettable. Drawing on his own love for the drama and nuance of the 1980s, Krall’s debut series, Seasons of Betrayal, combines razor-sharp dialogue with deep emotional insight.
With a rich background in screenwriting and a passion for family-centered stories, Krall invites readers into a world where every truth has consequences – and every lie has a price.
About The Book
A New Year. An Old Mess. And a Teen Girl Who Sees It All.
Set in suburban Florida in 1986, Seasons of Betrayal: Part I – January plunges readers into the lives of the Santangelo family – a household held together by appearances but torn apart by secrets.
Robert drinks too much. Bets even more and refuses to admit his family is falling apart. Joann tries to keep order, though her patience wears thin. Their teenage daughter Ivy watches it all unfold – and what she begins to uncover about her twin brother Brad may unravel more than just their dysfunctional home.
Dripping with sarcasm, sharp dialogue, and uncomfortable truths, this book is a gritty, slow-burning family drama that captures a generation, an era, and the silent scream of every teen who sees what adults refuse to face.
Perfect for fans of family sagas, 80s nostalgia, and character-driven suspense.
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Seasons of Betrayal: Part I – January
One Family. A Thousand Secrets.
Step into a strange world of Santangelos – where silence screams, lies simmer beneath the surface, and one teen girl dares to see it all.
Set in Florida, Seasons of Betrayal is a gripping family drama full of emotional twists, raw dialogue, and an unraveling mystery.
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What Our Readers Says
Felt like I was watching a lost 80s TV drama unfold. Addictive storytelling. Worth giving it a read.
Richard came up with strong a story. The dialogue alone is a reason to read this masterpiece. It's so real it hurts. Couldn't put the book away until the last page.
