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Michael Thomas Thriller #0.5
The Absolver: Prequel
The only difference between revenge and justice is the number of lives at stake.
“The Absolver is a short, jabbing novella that hits you like a throat punch. It will leave you thinking about the hard realities of the temporal and eternal, and that’s the best kind of fiction there is.” – Mike Maden, international bestselling author of the Drone Series and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Jr., novels
Michael Thomas is neck-deep in personal conflict. He left the police force to become a parish priest and now, while serving a congregation in the slums of Bogotá, Columbia, Michael is forced to confront his own demons when a predator confesses his sins. In order to protect his flock, Michael must risk his life and freedom, and even that might not be enough. If fate forces his hand, will Michael jeopardize his own salvation to satisfy his complicated moral code?
If you like Dan Brown, Lee Child and David Baldacci you’ll love this edge-of-the-seat intellectual thriller from Gavin Reese.
Also by Gavin Reese:
The Enemies Series:
Book 1: Enemies Domestic
Book 2: Enemies Foreign
The Alex Landon Case Files:
Book 1: The Glass Cook
Book 2: Room Number Three
Book 3: The Debt Collectors
Book 4: The Misery Merchant
VISIT WWW.CYANIDEPUBLISHING.COM AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CRIME / MYSTERY STARTER LIBRARY
“The Absolver is a short, jabbing novella that hits you like a throat punch. It will leave you thinking about the hard realities of the temporal and eternal, and that’s the best kind of fiction there is.” – Mike Maden, international bestselling author of the Drone Series and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Jr., novels
Michael Thomas is neck-deep in personal conflict. He left the police force to become a parish priest and now, while serving a congregation in the slums of Bogotá, Columbia, Michael is forced to confront his own demons when a predator confesses his sins. In order to protect his flock, Michael must risk his life and freedom, and even that might not be enough. If fate forces his hand, will Michael jeopardize his own salvation to satisfy his complicated moral code?
If you like Dan Brown, Lee Child and David Baldacci you’ll love this edge-of-the-seat intellectual thriller from Gavin Reese.
Also by Gavin Reese:
The Enemies Series:
Book 1: Enemies Domestic
Book 2: Enemies Foreign
The Alex Landon Case Files:
Book 1: The Glass Cook
Book 2: Room Number Three
Book 3: The Debt Collectors
Book 4: The Misery Merchant
VISIT WWW.CYANIDEPUBLISHING.COM AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CRIME / MYSTERY STARTER LIBRARY
85 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2019
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Gavin Reese grew up in the rural American Southwest and eventually moved to the Big City with his family. He considers both New Mexico and Arizona “home.” Citing his parents and grandparents as tremendous, motivating role models, Gavin felt an intense call to service and had planned on joining the military after college. Despite having worn his university’s uniform on the playing field and running half-marathons for fun, childhood medical issues prevented him from serving in that capacity. After two lifelong friends became patrol cops, they had Gavin out for a few ride-alongs, and he started the prolonged application process to join them.
Since completing the police academy and field training, Gavin has enjoyed incredible success, and a lot of luck, in acquiring a diverse range of training and experiences that allowed him to be truly effective in almost every situation and service call. As a Jack of All Trades, Gavin’s ongoing course- and case-work in high-risk police operations includes street-level narcotics, combat medical care, international drug trafficking, organized crime syndicates, S.W.A.T. operations, human smuggling, outlaw motorcycle gang investigations, prostitution and sex trafficking, witness protection, hazardous materials incident response, radiation and nuclear terrorism, post-blast explosives investigations, and Dark Web smuggling operations.
Before retiring from active law enforcement, Gavin comforted the dying, talked dozens out of suicide, and saved domestic abuse victims from their assailants. He’s taken child rapists, murderers, and human traffickers into custody, and Gavin’s had the distinct honor of protecting visiting foreign royalty and national American political figures from both sides of the aisle. He’s been trained by a variety of Special Forces operators, as well as those who trained them. Several of his friends and colleagues have been murdered or killed, and he’s occasionally been tasked to pursue those responsible. Despite yesterday’s successes, Gavin wakes up and dons his gun and badge with the sincere hope to again make a positive difference in the lives around him. Someday, he might save enough strangers that they, in turn, will collectively save him.
When not donating his time to crime victims, first responders, and veterans’ groups, Gavin tries to relax with his family. He can frequently be found outdoors and involved in what his wife calls “reindeer games.” With a love of practical jokes and the long-con, Gavin’s been an accused, and occasionally confirmed, shenaniganator for most of his life. He summits tall mountains, swims in deep oceans, brews mediocre beer, and has a strong opinion on the Oxford comma. His curiosity about the world and the peoples and cultures within it have inspired a love of travel, spontaneous adventure, and lifelong learning. Gavin knows his greatest blessing is his wife, and he wakes each morning grateful she continues to play along. A portion of all Gavin’s sales is donated to charities that serve law enforcement professionals, their families and heirs, and honor the memory of our Fallen Heroes.
Gavin Reese grew up in the rural American Southwest and eventually moved to the Big City with his family. He considers both New Mexico and Arizona “home.” Citing his parents and grandparents as tremendous, motivating role models, Gavin felt an intense call to service and had planned on joining the military after college. Despite having worn his university’s uniform on the playing field and running half-marathons for fun, childhood medical issues prevented him from serving in that capacity. After two lifelong friends became patrol cops, they had Gavin out for a few ride-alongs, and he started the prolonged application process to join them.
Since completing the police academy and field training, Gavin has enjoyed incredible success, and a lot of luck, in acquiring a diverse range of training and experiences that allowed him to be truly effective in almost every situation and service call. As a Jack of All Trades, Gavin’s ongoing course- and case-work in high-risk police operations includes street-level narcotics, combat medical care, international drug trafficking, organized crime syndicates, S.W.A.T. operations, human smuggling, outlaw motorcycle gang investigations, prostitution and sex trafficking, witness protection, hazardous materials incident response, radiation and nuclear terrorism, post-blast explosives investigations, and Dark Web smuggling operations.
Before retiring from active law enforcement, Gavin comforted the dying, talked dozens out of suicide, and saved domestic abuse victims from their assailants. He’s taken child rapists, murderers, and human traffickers into custody, and Gavin’s had the distinct honor of protecting visiting foreign royalty and national American political figures from both sides of the aisle. He’s been trained by a variety of Special Forces operators, as well as those who trained them. Several of his friends and colleagues have been murdered or killed, and he’s occasionally been tasked to pursue those responsible. Despite yesterday’s successes, Gavin wakes up and dons his gun and badge with the sincere hope to again make a positive difference in the lives around him. Someday, he might save enough strangers that they, in turn, will collectively save him.
When not donating his time to crime victims, first responders, and veterans’ groups, Gavin tries to relax with his family. He can frequently be found outdoors and involved in what his wife calls “reindeer games.” With a love of practical jokes and the long-con, Gavin’s been an accused, and occasionally confirmed, shenaniganator for most of his life. He summits tall mountains, swims in deep oceans, brews mediocre beer, and has a strong opinion on the Oxford comma. His curiosity about the world and the peoples and cultures within it have inspired a love of travel, spontaneous adventure, and lifelong learning. Gavin knows his greatest blessing is his wife, and he wakes each morning grateful she continues to play along. A portion of all Gavin’s sales is donated to charities that serve law enforcement professionals, their families and heirs, and honor the memory of our Fallen Heroes.
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August 23, 2020
Father Michael Thomas is a man of God serving ina small town in Columbia. Every day he sees things both within and without the church that he would like to change. But Monsignor Medina believes that the building has served a dozen generations and will continue to do so as it is. He also thinks that the best place to be to help the people is inside the church as he often tells Father Michael.
The monsignor and Father Michael are hearing confession. Father Michael’s first confession of the day is that of a teenager. Normally the boy would be on his way to school which will start class soon. Michael decides that he must have something very pressing on his mind to be late to school, and that he must handle the matter with great tact and sensitivity or the boy won’t tell what is on his mind.
What will the boy confess? What will the consequences be? To find the answers,read The Absolver: The Prequel!
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The monsignor and Father Michael are hearing confession. Father Michael’s first confession of the day is that of a teenager. Normally the boy would be on his way to school which will start class soon. Michael decides that he must have something very pressing on his mind to be late to school, and that he must handle the matter with great tact and sensitivity or the boy won’t tell what is on his mind.
What will the boy confess? What will the consequences be? To find the answers,read The Absolver: The Prequel!
♥️✝️🐑✡️♥️
September 26, 2020
An Unexpected Premise
This novella introduces a police officer turned priest who tries to minister to his parishioners' souls while protecting their lives. The idea is original, the characters are interesting if not very well developed. I look forward to reading more about Father Michael.
This novella introduces a police officer turned priest who tries to minister to his parishioners' souls while protecting their lives. The idea is original, the characters are interesting if not very well developed. I look forward to reading more about Father Michael.
September 3, 2020
Good read!
Well written. You can't help but like Father Michael and his complicated life purpose. I'll definitely read more from Gavin Reese.
Well written. You can't help but like Father Michael and his complicated life purpose. I'll definitely read more from Gavin Reese.
November 23, 2021
I enjoyed this book very much one of my favorite authors
January 23, 2022
Fairly good stuff. Thought provoking for sure. Well written.
February 17, 2020
Interesting prequel
I think this will be the start of something good. It's an interesting premise and I am excited to see where this story goes.
I think this will be the start of something good. It's an interesting premise and I am excited to see where this story goes.
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