Intertwined

by Patrick Goodwin

Expertly plotted, Intertwined is a sweeping adventure story full of twists and turns, psychological insight and wry humor. How could the lives of an obsessed serial killer, an idealistic U.S. presidential candidate, and an innocent young boy meet in the cross-hairs? The answer is stunning. Memorable characters, crisp dialogue, and mounting intrigue draw the reader into a thrilling story that is almost impossible to put down. This amazing story begins with a young boy named Victor who is the unfortunate victim of a ruthless out-of-control abuser, his own father. Riveting and real, we see Victor attempt to escape by turning inward and formulating his own revenge on a world that has him trapped. His eventual triumph is heart-rending and comes with a double-edged sword. We are next introduced to an exceptional American with a plan to rescue the economy and return to the values upon which our country is founded. He has been blessed, having made a fortune in the financial arena, but he understands that opportunity must be foundational and widespread. Tom Williams is truly a candidate to cheer for, but will voters go with someone who asks for sacrifice in the name of the common good? Skeeter is a happy-go-lucky youngster who, out of the blue, suffers a devastating loss. He is stunned by it initially, but through bravery and sheer perseverance, he recovers remarkably and embarks—much like a modern-day Tom Sawyer—on the adventure of a lifetime. Intertwined is the complex, riveting story of how these three individuals’ lives become entangled. At times almost unbearably suspenseful, the story is a powerful look at love, fate and the consequences of individual choice.

552 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2016

Reviews

[Bretton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this book up on a whim at my local second hand bookstore, I could tell it was self published. And had said it’s going to be one of the best books I read this year or the worst. So far it’s definitely one of the best. The characters are very very well thought out, I think you truly get to know each one. From Victor, to Tom, and Sketter, to Pappy, and Gator. Their motivations and personalities.

I loved the ending, where we learned what happened to each character after the epilogue. And hope there will be a second book. But to be honest I don’t believe there will be.

At the end the author says
“I did a minimal amount of research for this book, and I make no claims of being an expert on anything I write about, so I’m certain that those who search for perfection will find many mistakes in my details. Hopefully, you enjoy the book for what I intended it to be-a good story told.”
And it truly is a good story told!

[Ronita maynard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I have read in long time

Great read. It was a long story but kept my interest from start to finish. I had several late night's because I did other want to quit reading. Not often I like a book so much. The way the story was put together kept your interest even as the different characters were brought in and you were left guessing were it was headed. Can't wait until the next book comes out.

[Anand · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book started off well. The early chapters spent a lot of pages in developing the main characters. After that the story which looked promising went all over the place. At the end of the book, I couldn't figure out if this was a serial killer book, political thriller or about supernatural phenomena.

The author also made mistakes in English. For example, 'your' instead of 'you are' and using to instead of too. This is unforgivable.

[Renee Blanchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really a good mystery!

I enjoyed every stage of this book....and how it all came together was awesome! Kept me intrigued and interested all the way to the last page. Looking forward to the next book already!