Recent Release, "Rotten at the Core," from Page Publishing Author Ivan Boyd, Explores Redemption Amid Crime, Heartbreak, and Manipulation

Sheboygan, WI, September 09, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Ivan Boyd has completed a new book, "Rotten at the Core": A tale of crime, heartbreak, manipulation, and redemption that follows Paul Cross, a parolee determined to rebuild his life after years behind bars. Once a street hustler—pimp, robber, and drug dealer—Paul fights against the pull of his former existence, seeking genuine change. His journey takes a dramatic turn when he meets Jezebel, an attractive southern belle who captures his heart completely. What begins as passionate romance quickly unravels into devastating complexity when Paul discovers that Jezebel is both a fugitive fleeing Mississippi authorities and someone struggling with a severe drug addiction requiring $1,000 daily to sustain.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ivan Boyd draws from his entrepreneurial background and keen observations of human nature to craft this gripping narrative. Boyd's ability to weave together authentic street life experiences with intimate character development creates a story that resonates with profound emotional depth. His contemplative nature and understanding of legal complexities inform the intricate plot developments that drive the story forward.

"Rotten at the Core" weaves together multiple tragic events: an alleged heinous crime, arrests, accusations against a correctional officer, a substantial federal lawsuit, the birth of a child, the loss of another, and two jury trials with starkly different outcomes. Readers will discover how Paul and Jezebel navigate an agonizing legal system while confronting their darkest choices and ultimately finding unexpected salvation. This engrossing work examines how love and redemption can emerge from the wreckage of broken lives and terrible decisions.

"This story needed to be told," said Boyd. "It represents the struggles so many face when trying to escape their past while being pulled back into familiar darkness. Through Paul and Jezebel's journey, I wanted readers to understand that redemption is possible, no matter how far someone has fallen."

Published by Page Publishing, Ivan Boyd's unflinching work offers readers a penetrating examination of crime, consequence, and the possibility of transformation. This novel challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the criminal justice system and the human capacity for change.

Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase "Rotten at the Core" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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