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The Sinner
No bond is thicker than blood.
Siblings Dan and Rebecca Jordan uncover a shocking family secret after their mother's untimely their father is infamous serial killer James Warwick. Driven by a need for answers, they travel to Texas to confront him on death row, unearthing a dark past and facing a manipulative monster who threatens to shatter their lives. Their quest for truth becomes a harrowing journey into the heart of darkness.
Siblings Dan and Rebecca Jordan uncover a shocking family secret after their mother's untimely their father is infamous serial killer James Warwick. Driven by a need for answers, they travel to Texas to confront him on death row, unearthing a dark past and facing a manipulative monster who threatens to shatter their lives. Their quest for truth becomes a harrowing journey into the heart of darkness.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 11, 2025
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About the author
Michael Bray
119 books236 followersMichael Bray is a bestselling author/screenwriter of more than twelve novels and numerous short stories. Influenced from an early age by the suspense horror of authors such as Stephen King, Richard Laymon, Shaun Hutson, James Herbert & Brian Lumley, along with TV shows like Tales from the Crypt & The Twilight Zone, his work touches on the psychological side of horror, teasing the reader’s nerves and willing them to keep turning the pages. Several of his titles have been translated into multiple languages including a major bookstore distribution deal in Japan and his biggest selling title, Whisper, has, on numerous occasions topped the overall horror charts for Amazon titles in both the UK and US with thousands of copies sold.
His work has been featured in anthologies alongside such horror greats as Clive Barker, Adam Nevill, Shaun Hutson, Brian Lumley, Paul Tremblay, Ramsay Campbell, Ray Bradbury and many others and he continues to be an active and popular member of the horror/suspense genre.
A feature film written by Bray based on his co-written novel MONSTER starring Tracy Shaw (Coronation Street), Daniele Harold (East Enders) & Rod Glenn (American Assassin / World War Z) was shot in January 2018 whilst another of his titles, MEAT is currently with a leading Los Angeles based production company with a view to production in 2019.
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To discuss publication or television / movie rights to
any of my work, or for any other queries, please
contact me directly at darkcornersbook@gmail.com
His work has been featured in anthologies alongside such horror greats as Clive Barker, Adam Nevill, Shaun Hutson, Brian Lumley, Paul Tremblay, Ramsay Campbell, Ray Bradbury and many others and he continues to be an active and popular member of the horror/suspense genre.
A feature film written by Bray based on his co-written novel MONSTER starring Tracy Shaw (Coronation Street), Daniele Harold (East Enders) & Rod Glenn (American Assassin / World War Z) was shot in January 2018 whilst another of his titles, MEAT is currently with a leading Los Angeles based production company with a view to production in 2019.
My IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8960144/?r...
Where to find Michael Bray online
Official website: www.michaelbrayauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelbrayauthor
Twitter: www.twitter.com/michaelbrayauth
Instagram: www.instagram.com/michaelbrayauthor
Google +: www.plus.google.com/michaelbrayauthor
Where to find my books
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Michael-Bray/...
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/Michael-Bray/e/...
To discuss publication or television / movie rights to
any of my work, or for any other queries, please
contact me directly at darkcornersbook@gmail.com
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June 5, 2025
Having had a rude awakening and slightly shocking revelation in my family, I really felt for the twins.
This tale leads you into the amazing mindset of a man, his obsession and finality. It shows the hubris of people who can manipulate and run/ruin lives.
This is quite the epic tale, spanning from the very early seventies to modern day. The ripples that spread far and wide from the musings of one person.
Absolutely brilliant book.
I was given a copy to review but am also buying it as it was that good!
This tale leads you into the amazing mindset of a man, his obsession and finality. It shows the hubris of people who can manipulate and run/ruin lives.
This is quite the epic tale, spanning from the very early seventies to modern day. The ripples that spread far and wide from the musings of one person.
Absolutely brilliant book.
I was given a copy to review but am also buying it as it was that good!
July 11, 2025
This is a new book by this author, who wrote the additive series Whisper Trilogy, which I read one book after another years ago.
We start off with a brother and sister Dan and Rebecca, who have just recently had their mother, who has passed away. They go through the funeral and arrangements, etc, and all of a sudden, a solicitor decides to contact them with unknown information. Curiosity gets the better of them. What could it be? They attend the meeting, and they find out devastating news that their real father is the infamous killer, James Warwick. This then triggers why didn’t she tell them and keep this information a secret. Well, they both need to find out answers, so they decide to travel to Texas to find out more information.
Before they decide to see their real father upon the Wardens conditions, they meet up with ex Detective Alex Robbins, who helps to let them know what their real father of a monster he is, as he was on the case apprehending Warwick before he got sent to prison. Giving them the history before what he was like and what he did. Warwick finally got caught and is now on death row for his convictions.
We also get an insight into some of the things the character Warwick done was were truly horrific and frighteningly shocking, especially that a human being, a monster could do these things that Robbins shared with Dan and Rebecca. There was a scene, later in the story that truly shocked me, I had to pause and walk away and make a cuppa tea.
I didn’t see the twists coming, I was likely WOW NO WAY!!! Very clever indeed, the authors writing flowed and immediately got me caught, hook line and sinker. I haven’t read a story by this author for a few years, and this is just as addictive reading as his previous stories are. I highly recommend this. Go on, try a new author. I loved it!! Looking forward to the next book, it looks like there may be a sequel, fingers crossed!!
We start off with a brother and sister Dan and Rebecca, who have just recently had their mother, who has passed away. They go through the funeral and arrangements, etc, and all of a sudden, a solicitor decides to contact them with unknown information. Curiosity gets the better of them. What could it be? They attend the meeting, and they find out devastating news that their real father is the infamous killer, James Warwick. This then triggers why didn’t she tell them and keep this information a secret. Well, they both need to find out answers, so they decide to travel to Texas to find out more information.
Before they decide to see their real father upon the Wardens conditions, they meet up with ex Detective Alex Robbins, who helps to let them know what their real father of a monster he is, as he was on the case apprehending Warwick before he got sent to prison. Giving them the history before what he was like and what he did. Warwick finally got caught and is now on death row for his convictions.
We also get an insight into some of the things the character Warwick done was were truly horrific and frighteningly shocking, especially that a human being, a monster could do these things that Robbins shared with Dan and Rebecca. There was a scene, later in the story that truly shocked me, I had to pause and walk away and make a cuppa tea.
I didn’t see the twists coming, I was likely WOW NO WAY!!! Very clever indeed, the authors writing flowed and immediately got me caught, hook line and sinker. I haven’t read a story by this author for a few years, and this is just as addictive reading as his previous stories are. I highly recommend this. Go on, try a new author. I loved it!! Looking forward to the next book, it looks like there may be a sequel, fingers crossed!!
July 13, 2025
I loved this book. After the sudden death of their Mother, her children Dan and Rebecca discover their real father is infamous serial killer James Warwick. What follows is an eye-opening journey with the now retired detective who lived the case. I have to admit the shocking reveal towards the end of the book didn't surprise me too much but it definitely didn't take away my enjoyment of the story. I highly recommend it.
August 3, 2025
Great read!
Excellent to see Bray back at what he does best!!
I enjoyed this a lot. A proper joy ride. I did guess the ending if I’m being honest, but I do have a habit of doing that.
This was pure thriller which was a change from Bray’s normal horror books, but he’s exceptionally good at it.
Highly recommend!
Excellent to see Bray back at what he does best!!
I enjoyed this a lot. A proper joy ride. I did guess the ending if I’m being honest, but I do have a habit of doing that.
This was pure thriller which was a change from Bray’s normal horror books, but he’s exceptionally good at it.
Highly recommend!
July 19, 2025
the twists kept coming!!
Such a good read, the twists and turns truly shocked me, and I was left sitting in shock multiple times. I was hooked start to finish.
Such a good read, the twists and turns truly shocked me, and I was left sitting in shock multiple times. I was hooked start to finish.
October 25, 2025
The ending was worth the read.
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