The Specter

Sarah Roberts #0B

by Jonas Saul

The police don’t take a stripper gone missing too seriously, so Aaron Stevens must investigate his sister’s disappearance himself.

As he uncovers connections between a series of brutal murders that have Toronto police baffled, Aaron gets too close to the truth and finds himself targeted by a billionaire who doesn’t care how many people have to die to keep his secret hidden.

With unlimited resources, The Specter eliminates anyone who dares threaten his empire. Aaron’s amateur sleuthing and martial arts expertise shouldn’t present any problems, but when money and power do battle against family ties and passion, all the rules go out the window.

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Suspense

193 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Jonas Saul is the bestselling author of the Sarah Roberts Series—more than two million sold!—and has written and published over sixty thrillers. After acquiring an agent, he signed several deals in Los Angeles, with MadRiver Pictures optioning his Sarah Roberts Series—over forty books!—(currently in development).
Jonas has often outranked Stephen King and Dean Koontz on Amazon over the past decade. He’s regularly invited to be a guest speaker, teacher, or workshop presenter at international writing conferences and film festivals worldwide.
He hosts multiple annual retreats in Greece, where he currently lives—writer’s, screenplay, and reader’s retreats. He focuses his teaching on how to get tension and emotion in every scene and on every page, how he made it as a creator/writer, the path to success in this business, and the pitfalls to avoid. Visit the Imagine Greece Retreats website at www.imaginegreeceretreats.com, or email him directly.
Jonas Saul is an acclaimed author, teacher, and professional freelance editor. He lends his editing prowess to several publishers and offers private editing services to clients. His website, www.imaginepress.org, is a testament to his editing skills, featuring numerous testimonials from satisfied authors. Jonas is an email away for those needing professional editing.
To book Jonas for a speaking engagement at a writer’s conference/festival, to have him on your jury at a film festival, or even to say hello, email Jonas directly at jonassaul@icloud.com.

Reviews

[Melissa Guzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great! I loved that I kept turning each page wondering what was going to happen next... It kept me on my toes and I didn't want to put it down! Great writing!

[Christy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a little too "out there" for me. An exotic dancer and some of her co-workers disappear, and the police aren't too interested. Her martial artist brother, who's out on bail for attempted murder, decides to investigate the case on his own. He runs into a billionaire murderer who has hired assassins on speed dial. He somehow avoids all of the people sent to kill him while solving his sister's case with the help of a few friends. The multiple fights and scrapes with death apparently aren't enough to have his bail revoked. Just a bit strangely thrown together.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Another great book! Quite a page turner and I couldn't put it down. Loved all the twists and turns... kept me wanting more!!

[Don · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good story about Aaron Stevens and his first Dojo. Even though he sold it his students are the ones that prove to be invaluable. They come to his aid when he needs them and he realizes that they are his new family. I enjoyed it as there weren’t too many characters and the story grabbed me from the beginning. 5

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aaron Stevens will never stop looking for answers as to why his sister was murdered. Along the way he almost loses his own life. I really enjoyed this story and the characters. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Chrys Minter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoa

What a way to introduce a new character. O love the whole concept. I love the way Jonas Saul writes. He captures and holds you attention from beginning to end. Once you start reading it's unputdownable. If that's even a word.

[Christoph Fischer · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Specter" by Jonas Saul is an entertaining and fast paced thriller about the brother of a missing stripper trying to solve the crime. During his investigations he soon realises that he is up against a billionaire with no morals but unlimited funds.
I enjoyed the story for its fast pace and I applaud the author for his great talent in story telling the. The plot and the narrative unfold nicely, there are some colourful characters in the book and there is plenty of action to keep you turning those pages. There were a few moments where I felt the over-the-top style of some of the scenes did not work so well in this David versus Goliath tale but that did not distract me from enjoying the book. What I did feel was that Saul has got a very creative and imaginative mind and I am looking forward to seeing more of his work in the future.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had read this book sooner so I could be reading more books by Jonas Saul. It's was an excellent mystery/thriller and kept you guessing what was going to happen to poor Aaron right up to the ending. His sister sends him a message with a few cryptic words that make him try to find out where she went. The police don't want to help so Aaron starts investigating on his own. He recruits from friends from his dojo and the action picks up. this is one of those books where the next chapter takes off and there is very little descriptive material but you don't need it. You just need to hang on and keep reading. I was awake until 2 a.m. Finishing it. Now I have the pleasure of reading some of Mr. Saul's later books. Great story.

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Specter kept me interested from beginning to end. I love Jonas Saul's lively and adventurous themes. The dichotomy between Arron Steven's world and the Specter's, however, made it seem too unrealistic. A person doesn't just go from Toronto Canada to Greece without passports or transportation without any explanation! The inner goodness and morality of Jonas Saul's characters, in contrast with a cruel, cruel world will keep me reading his books. His style of writing is very comfortable for me.

[K.R. Bankston · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book started off a bit choppy for me, as it kinda just jumped right into the "middle" it would seem of the issue. I settled down with it however and it read very well after that. I loved Aaron's character and his dogged determination to find the truth and his sister. The storyline flowed, only bogging down here and there, but never enough to take away from the adventure being followed.

[Brian Bigelow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good, well written edge of your seat thriller. It kept me riveted to the story and continue to turn the pages. I just had to see what was happening next.

In a nutshell, Aaron Stevens is the one guy that you don't want to cross. Unfortunately, for a few, they soon find out how unhealthy that can be.

[sandra sprenger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could be a good read but faulty

Could be a good read but faulty

this story has more gaps and holes than Swiss cheese. the story is unbelievable. very poor storyline. people are moved around like stick figures. no real plot that is believable. would not recommend this book to anyone. Will not read any other books by this author.

[John Lapierre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me hooked since the opening chapter. The book had a really strong protagonist. A very exciting and suspenseful read! I enjoyed this book from cover to cover. Well written characters. I won an ARC copy.

[Marilyn Groves · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. We meet Aaron and get his background before he shows up in the Sarah Roberts series #5 I believe

[Joey Reyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful.

Truly genius writing. Partitioning through the Sarah Roberts series, I couldn't wait to read more by Mr. Saul. I can honestly say I wasn't let down.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a difficult time getting into this book, perhaps due to my disinterest in martial arts. Once I got beyond that, it was a story about family.