One Lie… One Teenager… One tragedy. Butterfly will haunt you!
Eighteen-year-old soccer star Davis Day had a bright future ahead, with contracts on the table, loyal friends, and dreams within reach. But when a single accusation shatters his world, everything he built begins to crumble.
Suddenly, Davis is a target of suspicion and scorn. The teammates he trusted vanish, coaches turn cold, and the court of public opinion condemns him before the truth can be told.
Facing a devastating choice, Davis must decide whether to confess to a crime he did not commit, saving himself but losing his integrity, or fight to clear his name even if it means losing everything.
This contemporary tragedy explores how quickly a life can unravel and the price of standing for the truth.
Content: This novel contains emotionally intense scenes, including depictions of sexual trauma, social ostracism, and self-harm. These elements are portrayed with sensitivity and purpose but may be distressing for some readers.
"Deftly crafted and simply riveting from start to finish… Monroe demonstrates a genuine flair for narrative-driven storytelling that raises his work to an impressive level of literary excellence…Highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library psychological thriller collections."
- Jim Cox, Midwest Book Review
"Monroe writes with an unflinching honesty that pulls the reader straight into the emotional chaos of adolescence, mental illness, and family strain… its impact lingers long after the final page. Readers who appreciate character driven stories, psychological depth, and emotional honesty will find Butterfly unforgettable."
- Ashley Miernicki, Reedsy Discovery
