What would YOU do if you lost the one thing in life that kept you civilized? Grieve? Become depressed... suicidal? Or... turn SAVAGE!Tom Savauge was a normal, average guy--school teacher, father, law-abiding citizen--civilized. When he loses the one thing that makes his life special, Tom changes and walks a fine line between justice and revenge--discovering the SAVAGE within. SAVAGE, by R. Patrick Gates is a tale of tragic loss, grief, violence, vengeance, romance and attempted redemption--an exploration of one of life's horrors and what it does to one man; how it changes him. SAVAGE, is a tear-jerker with a dark side, heart-wrenching and terrifyingly real. SAVAGE explores a realm of horror where few dare tread--REALITY! No monsters, no witches, no ghosts or evil entities; no occult, no supernatural...just real life horror. SAVAGE is a story about one man's journey into a Hell no parent should ever have to endure. What he does in response will leave you thrilled and wanting to cheer and weep at the same time. SAVAGE is a tour-de-force of modern horror; as real as life.