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John Mathews

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Born

in The United States

Genre

Thriller, Suspense, Ebooks

Member Since

October 2014

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John Mathews is an American living in Rome, Italy. He writes psychological suspense and thriller fiction books which focus on the dark side of human nature, both that which is unfeeling and indifferent to the fate of others and that which derives pleasure and a feeling of power from pain inflicted on them.

His stories are unique, with heart-pounding suspense, and unforgettable characters. He writes captivating plots with significant twists that will keep the reader guessing until the final scene.

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Average rating: 3.53 · 233 ratings · 83 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Game of Greed and Deception 3.58 avg rating — 148 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Conviction: Enacting Vigilante Justice 3.45 avg rating — 85 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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