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Vengeance in Blood
Our criminal justice system has one fatal flaw: you can’t punish people who always stay a step ahead of authorities. Criminals don’t have to abide by rules and laws that the State does as it pursues them. Meet Besseta, a being of legend that has roamed the land for over six centuries with her mind set on one thing: Vengeance in Blood for the innocent. While human traffickers, gang-bangers, and serial killers pursue their next victim, she hunts them down and ensures that they meet a violent end. But when her kills come to light, the FBI, and worse, a secret organization starts to connect the dots.
When Besseta takes down a string of “Average Joe’s” who sponsored the production of child snuff porn, LA Detective Kenneth Terrell is brought in to find their killer. A master tracker and a protector of innocents in his own right, Kenneth is tasked to find the serial killer that no one really wants to stop. Will Besseta manage to stay one step ahead while dispensing her unique justice, or will the existence of legends: vampires, finally be exposed?
Justice is for the State. Vengeance In Blood: is for the people.
When Besseta takes down a string of “Average Joe’s” who sponsored the production of child snuff porn, LA Detective Kenneth Terrell is brought in to find their killer. A master tracker and a protector of innocents in his own right, Kenneth is tasked to find the serial killer that no one really wants to stop. Will Besseta manage to stay one step ahead while dispensing her unique justice, or will the existence of legends: vampires, finally be exposed?
Justice is for the State. Vengeance In Blood: is for the people.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2015
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About the author
Thomas A. Watson
54 books208 followers Thomas A Watson was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, in 1970, and grew up in Doyline, Louisiana and Grenada, Mississippi. He was the assistant manager of W.C. Plastics in Grenada Mississippi for several years before joining the U.S Army, he was stationed at Bad Hersfeld, Germany. After serving fours years in the Army, he returned to W.C. Plastics where he was the acting manager for four years.
He attended Holmes Community College in the evenings while working at W.C Plastics, taking core classes. He moved back to Bossier City area to be closer to his and his wife's family and attended Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working 10 years as an emergency room nurse in and around Shreveport, he and his wife and two children, moved to Missoula, Montana.
Watson, meet his wife Tina in Grenada, Mississippi, they will celebrate 25 years of marriage in May of 2015. They have three children, Nicholas, Khristian and Phillip. Watson, penned his first book in January of 2012, after moving to Missoula, Montana. His parents, Larry Watson and Kay Boykin, instilled the love of reading at a very early age. He has read and enjoyed most genres. His first published book Blue Plague: The Fall was released on Amazon and Createspace in August 2012.
Watson, signed a publishing contract with Winlock Press a division of Permuted Press in December of 2014. His Blue Plague series and Dark Titan series will be re-released in 2015 under Winlock Press.
Also in 2015 from Amazon self-publishing, his newest Thanos: Dawn of Man, a fantasy series.
He attended Holmes Community College in the evenings while working at W.C Plastics, taking core classes. He moved back to Bossier City area to be closer to his and his wife's family and attended Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working 10 years as an emergency room nurse in and around Shreveport, he and his wife and two children, moved to Missoula, Montana.
Watson, meet his wife Tina in Grenada, Mississippi, they will celebrate 25 years of marriage in May of 2015. They have three children, Nicholas, Khristian and Phillip. Watson, penned his first book in January of 2012, after moving to Missoula, Montana. His parents, Larry Watson and Kay Boykin, instilled the love of reading at a very early age. He has read and enjoyed most genres. His first published book Blue Plague: The Fall was released on Amazon and Createspace in August 2012.
Watson, signed a publishing contract with Winlock Press a division of Permuted Press in December of 2014. His Blue Plague series and Dark Titan series will be re-released in 2015 under Winlock Press.
Also in 2015 from Amazon self-publishing, his newest Thanos: Dawn of Man, a fantasy series.
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May 13, 2022
DNFed at 57%
The writing of this book is so bad it’s astounding. I have no clue how I read so far.
Besseta is over 600yrs old but acts 10. I think we are supposed to think she is this wise bad ass but in reality she talks and thinks like a child. Then we are repeatedly beat over the head about how young she looks (people have asked her when she’s out, where her parents are, she looks that young). If she looks like a child and acts like one why bother making her 600+? Don’t get me started on her talking out loud, and it’s only stuff that the author needs to tell us. Just have her think it, why is she talking out loud? She’s not the only character who does it either, but it’s the most annoying when it comes to her.
Kenneth is in his late 30s-40s I’m guessing and is equally immature. We keep being told that he is this incredibly smart detective but he, just like Besseta, comes off as a fumbling idiot. In that way they really are the perfect pair. I’m confused on how his character is even supposed to be likable- there is a scene where he’s speeding like a maniac and yells at someone, “Move your fucking ass, you old bitch, before I beat you to death with your fucking walker!” And we are supposed to root for him? He also repeatedly calls someone a “fat fuck/ lazy, fat fuck”. It also is uncomfortable how immediately attracted he is to Besseta when it is made very clear to us she looks incredibly young, no one who sees her thinks she’s even 18.
The romantic chemistry in this book is zilch. Besseta and Kenneth maybe seem like friends at best and like father and daughter at worst. The idea of them even touching romantically is uncomfortable, so imagine my shock when Besseta says to herself that she loves him within a day of knowing him.
The conflict in the book is maybe interesting at times? But the things that are interesting aren’t really brought up much. Like, I’d love to have seen Besseta find her victims and just go through that process, but we just don’t get that. Honestly, the set up of the book is that she is a serial killer and he is the detective looking for her, but once they officially meet it doesn’t become a priority in the book. And that premise is interesting! Yet we get no follow through. Or, I love the fact that she’s such an old vamp, but everything you’d expect from that doesn’t happen. It would have been cool to see her act so old/wise and it confuse Kenneth/the humans because to them she looks so young. It would have been nice to see that dynamic of her being off in a way that humans can’t quite put their finger on. We occasionally get one sentence about a human noticing her weird gracefulness, but then it’ll never be brought up again. Or, maybe something about her giving off the energy of a predator while looking like a teen girl. But, no. We don’t get anything into how her age would effect her character.
I could go into more but I’ll stop there. Definitely don’t recommend because I can’t imagine the last 40% of this book can fix itself.
The writing of this book is so bad it’s astounding. I have no clue how I read so far.
Besseta is over 600yrs old but acts 10. I think we are supposed to think she is this wise bad ass but in reality she talks and thinks like a child. Then we are repeatedly beat over the head about how young she looks (people have asked her when she’s out, where her parents are, she looks that young). If she looks like a child and acts like one why bother making her 600+? Don’t get me started on her talking out loud, and it’s only stuff that the author needs to tell us. Just have her think it, why is she talking out loud? She’s not the only character who does it either, but it’s the most annoying when it comes to her.
Kenneth is in his late 30s-40s I’m guessing and is equally immature. We keep being told that he is this incredibly smart detective but he, just like Besseta, comes off as a fumbling idiot. In that way they really are the perfect pair. I’m confused on how his character is even supposed to be likable- there is a scene where he’s speeding like a maniac and yells at someone, “Move your fucking ass, you old bitch, before I beat you to death with your fucking walker!” And we are supposed to root for him? He also repeatedly calls someone a “fat fuck/ lazy, fat fuck”. It also is uncomfortable how immediately attracted he is to Besseta when it is made very clear to us she looks incredibly young, no one who sees her thinks she’s even 18.
The romantic chemistry in this book is zilch. Besseta and Kenneth maybe seem like friends at best and like father and daughter at worst. The idea of them even touching romantically is uncomfortable, so imagine my shock when Besseta says to herself that she loves him within a day of knowing him.
The conflict in the book is maybe interesting at times? But the things that are interesting aren’t really brought up much. Like, I’d love to have seen Besseta find her victims and just go through that process, but we just don’t get that. Honestly, the set up of the book is that she is a serial killer and he is the detective looking for her, but once they officially meet it doesn’t become a priority in the book. And that premise is interesting! Yet we get no follow through. Or, I love the fact that she’s such an old vamp, but everything you’d expect from that doesn’t happen. It would have been cool to see her act so old/wise and it confuse Kenneth/the humans because to them she looks so young. It would have been nice to see that dynamic of her being off in a way that humans can’t quite put their finger on. We occasionally get one sentence about a human noticing her weird gracefulness, but then it’ll never be brought up again. Or, maybe something about her giving off the energy of a predator while looking like a teen girl. But, no. We don’t get anything into how her age would effect her character.
I could go into more but I’ll stop there. Definitely don’t recommend because I can’t imagine the last 40% of this book can fix itself.
December 7, 2016
A different and exciting story! Besseta is an young woman in her earlier twenties....at least in appearance. Although she has survived for centuries, her deceptively main goal has always been to stop criminals and give vengeance to the victims. With her unusual strength, speed, and talents, she has never stopped searching out and eradicating the evil in the world.
When her exploits draw the attention of a curious detective, she finds herself puzzled. This detective is following her every move, but he's letting her get away with it. Could they become a team? A force to dish out vengeance with extreme prejudice? Maybe....but first she'll have to leave the shadows....and meet him.
This was a very entertaining story with very vivid characters and an underlying sense of right and wrong. Well done!
When her exploits draw the attention of a curious detective, she finds herself puzzled. This detective is following her every move, but he's letting her get away with it. Could they become a team? A force to dish out vengeance with extreme prejudice? Maybe....but first she'll have to leave the shadows....and meet him.
This was a very entertaining story with very vivid characters and an underlying sense of right and wrong. Well done!
April 10, 2018
Wow
An amazing book with great detail and character you just want to know more about. This vampire tale is not glitter and sunshine it is intelligent and commanding . I was hooked from the first page. Fast paced from beginning to end. Well done Mr. Watson. Looking forward to more reading
An amazing book with great detail and character you just want to know more about. This vampire tale is not glitter and sunshine it is intelligent and commanding . I was hooked from the first page. Fast paced from beginning to end. Well done Mr. Watson. Looking forward to more reading
January 10, 2020
Winner!
I don’t usually read vampire stories any more but I love Thomas and T Watson, so I gave this a try. SPOILERS AHEAD:
Sooooo interesting and vampires are different than the usual bite me vampires. They don’t sparkle either. Constant action, the government sucks, and the book read fast. On to number 2!
I don’t usually read vampire stories any more but I love Thomas and T Watson, so I gave this a try. SPOILERS AHEAD:
Sooooo interesting and vampires are different than the usual bite me vampires. They don’t sparkle either. Constant action, the government sucks, and the book read fast. On to number 2!
June 13, 2019
Loved this one, please i need more. Your the best!!!!!
Your the best!!! Loved this one and I need more. Your wife is one Lucky lady to have you. I am equally sure that you are as lucky to have her. Thank you for another great read.
Your the best!!! Loved this one and I need more. Your wife is one Lucky lady to have you. I am equally sure that you are as lucky to have her. Thank you for another great read.
December 24, 2019
Buy It
Got on spec based upon blerb. Read on one day, good enough that I am getting book two. Enough action to keep me reading, chapter one with the barrio/prison language left me unimpressed, so just get past it.
Got on spec based upon blerb. Read on one day, good enough that I am getting book two. Enough action to keep me reading, chapter one with the barrio/prison language left me unimpressed, so just get past it.
September 1, 2021
Interesting
Interesting take on vampires but just not for me. Characters well defined and developed. Non stop action, suspense and graphic violence and gore. Perhaps I will read book two and might get better
Interesting take on vampires but just not for me. Characters well defined and developed. Non stop action, suspense and graphic violence and gore. Perhaps I will read book two and might get better
October 6, 2018
4 stars. Overall pretty good. A little slow in the middle
November 11, 2018
Really enjoyed this book
A nice change to a vampire story can’t wait to start the next book after I’m done writing this. A absolutely must read
A nice change to a vampire story can’t wait to start the next book after I’m done writing this. A absolutely must read
September 18, 2019
Great
Amazing as always. Love his post apocalypse stuff and decided to take a chance on this. It’s as good as the rest of Mr. Watson’s books.
Amazing as always. Love his post apocalypse stuff and decided to take a chance on this. It’s as good as the rest of Mr. Watson’s books.
May 17, 2020
Another great book by Thomas Watson
I have read 6 series by Thomas Watson so far every one is a very good. love his characters so much
I have read 6 series by Thomas Watson so far every one is a very good. love his characters so much
March 20, 2021
A new take on vampires
I quite enjoyed this book. Too often vampire books are just stale reiteration, but not this one. It has a fresh view and is very fun. So off to read book 2!
I quite enjoyed this book. Too often vampire books are just stale reiteration, but not this one. It has a fresh view and is very fun. So off to read book 2!
September 25, 2015
When I started reading this story, I knew it was about vampires but never in my wildest dreams did I think it was going to be this captivating. Although it is about vampires, they are NOT your typical “blood sucking” Vamps! Oh no! There are no “sparkly” vampires in this one! What they are, are vengeful vampires who have an agenda. An agenda to make those who take the lives of innocents in the most horrendous ways and make them suffer until they take their last breath! Besseta is one of those avenging vampires, who by having suffered a great loss when she was much younger, has taken it upon herself to serve justice her way. Along the way she meets a detective who is assigned to the cases to catch the “murderer” and that is where the twist in the story takes place! Mr. Watson has written another totally captivating and engrossing story that had me reading late into the night and getting up early to finish the book. His eye for detail and his imagination make this a book that I highly recommend to everyone. Keep in mind that although this is a book about vampires, it is not what you would expect and once you start reading you will find it hard to put down. Do not hesitate to read “Vengeance in Blood”. You will find as I did that not all vampires are evil but that some do have a good side and will stop at nothing to see that justice is served to those who deserve it.
February 9, 2017
Vampire on vampire action.
Well written and entertaining, sometimes it feels a little rushed, but not enough to really effect the enjoyment of the story. I will definitely keep reading this series.
Well written and entertaining, sometimes it feels a little rushed, but not enough to really effect the enjoyment of the story. I will definitely keep reading this series.
November 22, 2015
Oh Pahleeze, not another series book
This book is very well written and has a great story concept, but I bought it under the impression that it was a stand alone story. I am sick and tired of all these series books and try very hard not to purchase them anymore. Doesn't anyone but Steven King write plain old start to finish books?
This book is very well written and has a great story concept, but I bought it under the impression that it was a stand alone story. I am sick and tired of all these series books and try very hard not to purchase them anymore. Doesn't anyone but Steven King write plain old start to finish books?
April 28, 2016
OUTSTANDING BOOK 6 STARS
I purchased this book on a whim. I never thought in my wildest dreams that it would be one of the best vampire books ever. The author made you worship the two main characters, along with Bonnie and Clyde. You live their love, sorrow and their actions. I just hope book two is as good. Also, I hope the series continues after book two. A MUST read.
I purchased this book on a whim. I never thought in my wildest dreams that it would be one of the best vampire books ever. The author made you worship the two main characters, along with Bonnie and Clyde. You live their love, sorrow and their actions. I just hope book two is as good. Also, I hope the series continues after book two. A MUST read.
June 22, 2016
I absolutely LOVED this book! Anyone that knows me, knows its a struggle for me to break out of the YA/NA genres but from page 1 of this book I was completely enthralled. I seriously sat down for 8 hours straight and read this book in one shot. I would definitely not want to cross Besetta and Kenneth. Thomas Watson has quickly become a favorite author of mine!
November 7, 2015
Vengeance In Blood
This Book was great. It didn't take me long to
Read, and can't wait for the next book. To be
Able to do what she could do would be great.
But I find our Government would do anything
To the Citizens, but try and warn the people.
This Book was great. It didn't take me long to
Read, and can't wait for the next book. To be
Able to do what she could do would be great.
But I find our Government would do anything
To the Citizens, but try and warn the people.
April 5, 2016
You cant leave of with this second book like that
Kenneth got a little crazy a couple of times which seamed out of character but it none the less a great book and I can't wait for the next one
Kenneth got a little crazy a couple of times which seamed out of character but it none the less a great book and I can't wait for the next one
February 5, 2023
still astonished that Amazon doesn’t promote this author’s work!
Read any one of his works and I promise you you’ll read many many more! They will astonish you, and some are very scarily prophetic. Keep up the great work Mr Watson
Read any one of his works and I promise you you’ll read many many more! They will astonish you, and some are very scarily prophetic. Keep up the great work Mr Watson
September 24, 2015
Once again.... I'm hooked!
Another great book by Mr. Watson! Another of his series of his I am now looking forward to reading....Can't wait for his next book to come out!
Another great book by Mr. Watson! Another of his series of his I am now looking forward to reading....Can't wait for his next book to come out!
April 3, 2016
This was an excellent book! I can't wait till the next in the series. This book was so much more then I expected!
December 3, 2015
I loved the book. Kind of adult version of twilight with real terror and heartwarming things...filled with laughs. I can't wait for the next one.
January 6, 2018
Awesome!
I haven't read vampire books in some time. But this one is awesome. It has everything. Humor, love, adventure, good guys and bad guys. It's a definite must read.
I haven't read vampire books in some time. But this one is awesome. It has everything. Humor, love, adventure, good guys and bad guys. It's a definite must read.
October 19, 2016
This is a novel like I love them.
April 9, 2018
Excellent
Outstanding newer take on a very old story. This book was so much fun to read. I can't wait to dive into the next in line.
Outstanding newer take on a very old story. This book was so much fun to read. I can't wait to dive into the next in line.
May 27, 2020
Wow!
This is a great new vampire story. I really enjoy the twists and turns. I like the debunking of the folklore. Makes it a little more interesting.
This is a great new vampire story. I really enjoy the twists and turns. I like the debunking of the folklore. Makes it a little more interesting.
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