55 pages • 1 hour read
There Are No Saints
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Chapters 9-16Chapter Summaries & Analyses
Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death, sexual violence, child abuse, emotional abuse, self-harm, addiction, and sexual content.
Chapter 9 Summary: “Cole”
Cole skips an art guild meeting to conduct surveillance on Mara. He rents a townhouse behind her house and sets up a telescope, cutting out a windowpane for a clear view. On the night of Mara’s date with Josh, he watches Mara enter her room and put on the underwear he had previously soiled. When Mara discovers the stain, she panics and leaves.
Cole follows her to the restaurant where she’s on her date. He bribes the hostess for a table so that he can observe the couple. When Josh touches Mara, Cole becomes furious and is startled to realize that he is jealous. Mara abruptly leaves, and Cole steals Josh’s phone and discards it. Returning to his post at the townhouse, he watches Mara move her mattress to her balcony and masturbate in the rain, prompting Cole to do the same while watching.
Chapter 10 Summary: “Mara”
Joanna pressures Mara to move her art supplies out of their shared space. Opportunely, Mara receives an email from the Onyx Group offering a discounted studio space. She tours the studio with Sonia Bridger, Cole’s assistant, who reveals that Cole Blackwell owns the building. Mara accepts the offer and moves her supplies into the new space.
