Three Rings

by J.M. Clark, Amberly Liddle (Editor)

A deadly killer is on the loose. And a once-happy family is slowly fracturing.

After the brutal murder of his oldest son, Adam turns to alcohol for fuel as he obsesses over unraveling the mystery.His soon-to-be ex-wife, Vanessa, isn’t in any better shape. She can do nothing but sink deeper into depression as she struggles to care for their younger son, Tyler.

When more assaults and mysterious abductions begin plaguing nearby towns two years later, Adam knows it’s time to get clean and finally get justice for his son. Justice that the local police could never find.Sobering up brings the odd circumstances surrounding his son’s death into the cold light of day. Sharper and more determined than ever, Adam soon learns there is something darker going on than anyone could have ever imagined.The predator responsible for destroying Adam’s world is back on the prowl, but this determined father will stop at nothing to catch the monster. Even if it means facing a demonic cult that spans back hundreds of years.

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2023

About the author

A self-professed outgoing pessimist, J.M. Clark is a word enthusiast and an up-and-coming science fiction author in southern Ohio. J.M. studied English literature and writing at Northern Kentucky University. Now, a member of Cincinnati Fantasy-writers and Sci-fi and Fantasy-writers of America, J. M. indulges in his passion for writing and critiquing work in the realm of fantasy fiction. An avid reader, and transitional professional from lyricist to author, J.M. loves interacting with friends and other writers. He continues to deliver hesitantly optimistic advice, and produce work that keeps fans constantly wanting more.

Reviews

[S.W. Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Blending into the crowd is one of our most sacred secrets.” A good cult thriller keeps you questioning everyone, and Three Rings did not disappoint, gifting surprises up to the very end. The main character, Adam, centers and grounds the fast paced suspense from a father’s perspective after losing his son to a brutal murder- capturing the doubts, emotions, and questions any parent would be tempted to ask or escape into- alcoholism, retribution, grief, anger- and the examination of the growing distance with his own father. The novel not only asks “how far would you go for justice for your child?”, but “would you invest the same energy to protect and prevent anyone else’s child from becoming a victim?”- even if it was at the cost of tearing your own family apart? Satisfying from start to finish, the book will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat. And did I mention- it opens itself up to a sequel? A must read for suspense/thriller fans.

[Autumn Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG the Twist!!

I loved the characters, the plot twist, and the ending!
page turner for sure I’m excited to see what JM has in store for his next novel, hoping for another thriller!

[Emma Krusling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three Rings was shocking and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole journey. I was stunned multiple times as I read. A great thriller.

[Allan Pendlebury · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too off the wall. I suppose it's personal and should have read that the author writes science fiction and not picked it to read.

[Michelle Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 highly recommend! This is a great read! I love how much detail the author put into everything and all the twists were definitely unexpected! I can’t wait to read more from the author!

[Midwest Book Club · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing amazing thriller!!!