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Unleashed: The Devil Between Us: An unforgiving dark romance, entwined within a urban thriller hellscape
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Expected 20 Mar 26
The first in The Shadow Mind series
ENEMIES TO LOVERS. EXPLOSIVE CHEMISTRY.An unforgivingly dark urban fantasy which will leave you clawing for more.
Tyler “Screech” McCabe has one survive. For him and his little sister, Squeeks, that means enduring the fists and criminal demands of their stepfather, Danny.
Screech is a survivor, a shadow in the back alleys, his anger a tightly coiled spring.
Things take a turn when a girl with a ghost in her smile lunges into his world, and doesn't flinch when he shows his teeth.
Their connection is a lit match in a gasoline-soaked world, volatile and dangerously addictive.
She has secrets darker than Screech's own bruises, and when a final, brutal confrontation goes too far, the real monsters are unleashed.
Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.
18+ Mature Content. Not suitable for younger readers.
Tyler “Screech” McCabe has one survive. For him and his little sister, Squeeks, that means enduring the fists and criminal demands of their stepfather, Danny.
Screech is a survivor, a shadow in the back alleys, his anger a tightly coiled spring.
Things take a turn when a girl with a ghost in her smile lunges into his world, and doesn't flinch when he shows his teeth.
Their connection is a lit match in a gasoline-soaked world, volatile and dangerously addictive.
She has secrets darker than Screech's own bruises, and when a final, brutal confrontation goes too far, the real monsters are unleashed.
Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.
18+ Mature Content. Not suitable for younger readers.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 20, 2026
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About the author
Jessica Thompson
1 book2 followersJessica is an Indie Author based in the south west of England. Jessica's journey began in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. And like many people, she struggled to adjust to lockdown. Jessica found a love for cosplay, and thanks to TikTok, met so many amazing, creative people and lifelong friends on the app.
Her characters became more than just an escape. They are parts that she otherwise keeps hidden from the world.
Creative writing became a strong passion of hers as she developed her characters further, delving into their stories and losing herself in the world she wished to create for them.
When Jessica isn't writing, she is a full-time mother to two beautiful children and a hoard of furry friends. Jessica lives happily with her wife, who supports her creative imagination.
Her characters became more than just an escape. They are parts that she otherwise keeps hidden from the world.
Creative writing became a strong passion of hers as she developed her characters further, delving into their stories and losing herself in the world she wished to create for them.
When Jessica isn't writing, she is a full-time mother to two beautiful children and a hoard of furry friends. Jessica lives happily with her wife, who supports her creative imagination.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you J Thompson for giving me the opportunity to be an arch reader for the first book within the Shadowmind Series.
This is an excellent read, a gripping story of how a dark and abuse filled childhood shaped a young man's mind. His childhood filled with threats and fears whilst protecting his younger sister from a world he knew would eventually come crashing down around them. Before becoming a teen and seeing how dark and twisted his so called parents could be. With only 1 friend in the world who tried to give himself and his sister somewhere to stay, Screech was destined to find the wrong paths. Before spending time in juvie and meeting a girl with a twisted smile.
The to and fro of their relationship builds intrigue and temptation before her temptation to kill gets her sent elsewhere.
When Screech (the main character) finally gets out he finds his sister has ended up deep within the lions den of their parents behaviour with his best friend no where to be found after he'd promised to protect Squeeks.
The new anger filled Screech finds the only way to numb his mind at the bottom of a bottle or the end of a line, finding himself slipping further into his own mind.
Until Misfit creeps into his safe haven and back into his life. But things don't stop him from feeling crazy, he begins to notice her life isn't as straightforward as he thought. With a glimmer on the wind or a shadow in the dark, a flash of red eyes from her friends with no explanation. He finds himself cracking at the seams as he believes madness is setting in.
His obsession with Misfit ever growing as their lives are becoming entwined yet remaining separate.
When temptation finally takes hold and they give in to the attraction, Screech's whole world changes. Everything he thought he knew about the world comes crashing down and he sees Misfit for who she truly is.
This gripping story has been excellently written by this Indie Author, leaving the reader begging for the next book. I found it hard to put the book down, wanting to read what was going to happen next to Screech and his sister. When the book ended I knew I was hooked and I can not wait to find out where it takes Screech next.
This is an excellent read, a gripping story of how a dark and abuse filled childhood shaped a young man's mind. His childhood filled with threats and fears whilst protecting his younger sister from a world he knew would eventually come crashing down around them. Before becoming a teen and seeing how dark and twisted his so called parents could be. With only 1 friend in the world who tried to give himself and his sister somewhere to stay, Screech was destined to find the wrong paths. Before spending time in juvie and meeting a girl with a twisted smile.
The to and fro of their relationship builds intrigue and temptation before her temptation to kill gets her sent elsewhere.
When Screech (the main character) finally gets out he finds his sister has ended up deep within the lions den of their parents behaviour with his best friend no where to be found after he'd promised to protect Squeeks.
The new anger filled Screech finds the only way to numb his mind at the bottom of a bottle or the end of a line, finding himself slipping further into his own mind.
Until Misfit creeps into his safe haven and back into his life. But things don't stop him from feeling crazy, he begins to notice her life isn't as straightforward as he thought. With a glimmer on the wind or a shadow in the dark, a flash of red eyes from her friends with no explanation. He finds himself cracking at the seams as he believes madness is setting in.
His obsession with Misfit ever growing as their lives are becoming entwined yet remaining separate.
When temptation finally takes hold and they give in to the attraction, Screech's whole world changes. Everything he thought he knew about the world comes crashing down and he sees Misfit for who she truly is.
This gripping story has been excellently written by this Indie Author, leaving the reader begging for the next book. I found it hard to put the book down, wanting to read what was going to happen next to Screech and his sister. When the book ended I knew I was hooked and I can not wait to find out where it takes Screech next.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Honestly a fantastic read! Highly reccomended read! All forms of emotions hit throughout the book, learning all about Screech and his history and his bond and connection with Misfit.
Cannot wait to see what comes next!!
Cannot wait to see what comes next!!
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