I Hear You

by Andre Gonzalez

In a town full of lies, the truth can get you killed.

Jonny Mendez thought he’d finally found peace in Redwood, Oregon—a quiet town where no one asked too many questions. But when a man leaps to his death from the Royal Hotel, Jonny’s instincts scream that something isn’t right. Days later, another death rocks the town—another supposed suicide, another connection to a decades-old secret.

As Jonny digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister web of betrayal, blackmail, and a deadly truth someone will kill to keep buried. The closer he gets to the answers, the more dangerous his world becomes.

Because in Redwood, someone is pulling the strings… and if Jonny isn’t careful, he’ll be next.


Perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, and James Patterson, I Hear You is a pulse-pounding thriller packed with suspense, intrigue, and a relentless hero you won’t forget. If you love high-stakes mysteries and small-town secrets, this is one you won’t be able to put down!

313 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 24, 2025

About the author

Andre Gonzalez is the international bestselling author of the Wealth of Time Series, and co-owner of M4L Publishing.

After surviving the Aurora Theater Shooting in 2012, Andre was inspired to chase his lifelong dream of pursuing a career as an author. This tragedy gave him a new appreciation for life along with a drive to make the world a better place by publishing books readers all around the world can enjoy.

He has written over twenty time-travel, thriller, and horror books after spending many years reading and studying the works of Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Keeping readers up late and their hearts pumping faster than normal is his ultimate goal. Andre was the recipient of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers 2021 Independent Writer of the Year award.

When he’s not writing, you can find Andre buried underneath a long to-do list or chasing around his three hyper children. He and his wife are raising their family in their hometown of Denver, CO.

Author Website: www.andregonzalez.net

Reviews

[Christine Fancher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Hear You is a gripping thriller packed with unexpected twists, strong characters, and a deeper emotional core. Andre Gonzalez masterfully balances suspense with a powerful message about suicide prevention, making this more than just a page-turner—it’s a meaningful, thought-provoking read. Highly recommend for fans of thrillers with art.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Hear You
by Andre Gonzalez

I Hear You by Andre Gonzalez is the first non-futuristic book that I have read by Mr. Gonzalez and it certainly won’t be my last.

I knew Andre Gonzalez was a top-notch writer when it came to stories he has written of a future unknown to us at this time. I did not know that he was also a top notch writer of thrillers full of suspense and intrigue.

I Hear You is just that: an intriguing, suspenseful mystery full of betrayal and high-stakes. Our hero, Jonny Mendez, is a man you would want on your side if something sinister was going on in your life. He is a loner who travels and never stays in one place for very long. He is in a small town of Redwood, Oregon just in time to help catch a killer.

Once you start I Hear You, you won’t want to put it down.
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[Stacey Markle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good mystery. What I got with I Hear You was a GREAT mystery!
This is very well written, strong characters who move the story along quickly but also being fulsome in their development. There are no shallow side cast members here.
Suspense is a tricky thing to try to create, but man, this is tense and sharp! Great dialogue by smart characters and some twists we don't see coming.
I always think I can guess the outcome but was pleasantly surprised to not only be wrong, but shocked! Yay, that's the mark of a great writer. I can't wait for more from Andre.

My rating is 4.25 rounded for GR

Thanks to #M4LPublishing for the chance to read this ARC. My thoughts are my own.

[Missy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good thriller and this one really kept my interest throughout the book. I enjoyed the first book but I really liked this one even more! Jonny is such a likable character with enough personality and humor to keep you wanting more of his adventures. I liked that this carried on Jonny’s story bringing him to a new town with a new mystery to solve, but honestly you could read it as a standalone if you haven’t read the first book or read them in any order and it would still make sense. So far this has been a good thriller series with enough twists, action, and adventure to keep you reading. The book just ended and now I am waiting for the next one 🤣

[Miranda Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not a huge thriller reader, HOWEVER this one was beyond worth taking the chance!
A mystery man just trying to live a new life in a quiet town gets himself involved in a series of murders in a small town in Oregon.
And beyond just being a page turning thriller, the message is clear: Suicide Prevention.
It's not often that you find a murder mystery with a deep message, but here it is!

[Riann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent action packed, suspenseful and exciting book in the Jonny Mendez series!!! Andre Gonzalez does a deep dive into Jonny's psyche allowing the reader to gain a deeper understanding of Jonny's thoughts and motivations. Surprising twists which take the story in an entirely new direction which keeps the reader guessing. This book grabs the reader and doesn't let go.

[Linae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really intense

I'm happy to keep reading this series. Each book has kept me reading and away from other responsibilities. Oh well, that's what retirement is for. The situations that Johnny gets himself into are mind boggling and how he gets out of them just as amazing. He always manages to find others to help but truly he is a one man machine.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely cracking thriller. Full of twists, turns and intrigue. I loved it. It kept me guessing from the beginning right up to the end as to who had done it, then I was wrong again. Just didn’t see that one coming at all. Cannot wait for the next Mendez book. Highly recommended.

[Kenneth Lingenfelter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jonny Mendez is renting a house in a small town. Three suicides in a very short time and Jonny starts to investigate. All three were on a championship football team in high school. The deaths are suspicious. Someone wants Jonny to back off. I could not stop reading this novel.

[Calista Wielgos · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great thriller. I loved the mystery involved and I enjoyed reading about the main character and how he went about finding evidence. It’s a real page turner and I would definitely read another book by this author.

[Terry M · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written thriller, which keeps you engaged from start to finish. Suicides or murders? As Jonny becomes suspicious and starts to unofficially investigate, he discovers links to the deaths from a long past history plus a cover up of a serious crime committed. Highly recommended.

[Clive Willcocks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read from Andre. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. it is well.worth a read. Highly recommended.

[Marlys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this thriller. Even though it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.

[Mike Lyons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the first book in this series and feel that this second book is better. The author sets up a mystery with an interesting premise - kept me guessing. A good read - recommended.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hear you

This is the second book I've read by Andre Gonzalez.
I love Jonny Mendez books. They are full of action and unpredictable.
On to the next one!
Keep it up.
Lynn

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent thriller! This had a great mystery of who the killer was and what exactly happened to Andrew Stone. It tooke a bit to figure out who might have 'done it'
I really liked these characters - especially Jonny. I liked his attitude and the way he handled business. The plot was excellent, with lots of action and mystery.