Shattered Innocence. Bret Easton Ellis and Emma Clare Gabrielsen

It is a rare occation when the author of cult books such as American Psychoand The Rules of Attraction releases his first novel in 13 years. For readers of Bret Easton Ellis'searlier books, The Shards has a familiar atmosphere, and he doesn't shy away from explicit descriptions of sex or violence.

We are in early 80s LA, and the main character, Bret Ellis, is 17 and a senior at the prestigious private school Buckley. A charming new student in class challenges Bret's attempt to hide his attra...