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A Predator's Plaything
A wealthy, self-proclaimed doll maker is terrorizing his perfect women in Columbus, Ohio.
But Jeremiah Woodson, a mysterious vigilante with a unique set of abilities, stops at nothing to bring justice to those who have been scorned.
Martin Sheridan, a trust fund baby with an ego to match his wallet, always believed himself superior. Handsome, charming and rich, women fawn over him and rarely think twice about his motives. But in a game of Cat and Mouse, there can only be one winner – and Jeremiah always hedges the bets in his favor.
Joshua Brown is a #1 bestselling author with American roots, born and raised in a small village near Nuremberg, loving music, sports, nature and of course books and movies.
But Jeremiah Woodson, a mysterious vigilante with a unique set of abilities, stops at nothing to bring justice to those who have been scorned.
Martin Sheridan, a trust fund baby with an ego to match his wallet, always believed himself superior. Handsome, charming and rich, women fawn over him and rarely think twice about his motives. But in a game of Cat and Mouse, there can only be one winner – and Jeremiah always hedges the bets in his favor.
Joshua Brown is a #1 bestselling author with American roots, born and raised in a small village near Nuremberg, loving music, sports, nature and of course books and movies.
62 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2020
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September 24, 2020
A Predator's Playground by Joshua Brown is a short story that had potential but didn't quit get there. It starts with a man, Jeremiah Woodston, in a motel 6, getting written instructions and necessary supplies, from someone called The Accountant, to do a job. Each time he does a job Jeremiah takes on a different persona and identity. For this job he is to intervene in a situation with a psychopath who likes to auction off beautiful women to the highest bidder. Events occur, people are stalked, murders happen and life moves on. I enjoyed the overall plot and story but felt it needed to be further developed and the story a little longer. There were several things that were confusing like what happens to "The Spot" in his head that seem to help him "see things" and what happened in the last several pages needed more development, as well as, it ended fairly flat. I am not usually a huge fan of shorter stories but thought I would try it. I am unfortunately unable to recommend this story. I was given this story as an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
August 3, 2020
A wealthy sadist who preys on beautiful young women meets his match in a mysterious assassin.
although competently written the book is almost clinical. It is flat with no real tension or emotion. The reader does not get to know or care about the victims. there is a mysterious puppeteer in the background, providing the Assasin with his directives and information. The villains are one dimensional. Although I appreciated the precision the book lacked emotion and real suspense.
although competently written the book is almost clinical. It is flat with no real tension or emotion. The reader does not get to know or care about the victims. there is a mysterious puppeteer in the background, providing the Assasin with his directives and information. The villains are one dimensional. Although I appreciated the precision the book lacked emotion and real suspense.
October 2, 2020
A dark action fic
The story follows Jeremiah, a man with visions, and an unknown person/organization helps find the people Jeremiah sees. In return he follows their instructions on how to handle the wicked people he sees. The story is short enough to read in one day, has an interesting lead and plot; because it's short it lacked the suspence and anticpation that I like. Ending nice, it sets up the plot of the next book, with some new questions.
The story follows Jeremiah, a man with visions, and an unknown person/organization helps find the people Jeremiah sees. In return he follows their instructions on how to handle the wicked people he sees. The story is short enough to read in one day, has an interesting lead and plot; because it's short it lacked the suspence and anticpation that I like. Ending nice, it sets up the plot of the next book, with some new questions.
October 28, 2020
A Predator’s Plaything by Joshua Brown is a good story. With only 62 pages character development is difficult, especially with such a complicated plot. However long or short, though, there is no excuse for lack of editing.
If you can overlook grammar and syntax errors and want a quick suspenseful read, you might like A Predator’s Plaything. Otherwise, I do not recommend it.
If you can overlook grammar and syntax errors and want a quick suspenseful read, you might like A Predator’s Plaything. Otherwise, I do not recommend it.
January 6, 2021
This story was dark, contained triggers--kidnapping, auction, torture, death, stalking, retribution. A hit has been ordered on a monster of a sadistic man whose compulsion is funded by those with power and money.
You get to read the tale of the hitman. The story is incomplete in details and doesn't include a complete backstory of the hitman or the entity that hires him.
You get to read the tale of the hitman. The story is incomplete in details and doesn't include a complete backstory of the hitman or the entity that hires him.
August 15, 2020
Damn good story
Jeremiah intrigues me...what are the the black spot that speaks to him? How did he come to be an agent of the accountant?...but all that aside like said damn good quick book
Jeremiah intrigues me...what are the the black spot that speaks to him? How did he come to be an agent of the accountant?...but all that aside like said damn good quick book
August 21, 2020
Good short story. A collector of sorts with to much money and time on his hands. Some people are just sick and then there's other who stop them. I received this as an ARC and voluntarily choose to reveiw.
September 20, 2020
Short story about a rich man that likes to collect young women . Yes ,he collects them and sells them to the highest bidder. But he finally meets his match and the game is on.
It was an okay read, but a little lacking on emotion and believability for my taste,
It was an okay read, but a little lacking on emotion and believability for my taste,
January 7, 2025
He has more monsters, there is always more!
Everyone thinks, wouldn't it be nice to have all monsters buried!? Reading stories like this is a way to imagine without doing! Enjoy this series!
Everyone thinks, wouldn't it be nice to have all monsters buried!? Reading stories like this is a way to imagine without doing! Enjoy this series!
August 5, 2020
Really enjoyable
peer and corruption means young women are sold as slaves. One man can help, a very enjoyable novella, gritty but not too gory. More please
peer and corruption means young women are sold as slaves. One man can help, a very enjoyable novella, gritty but not too gory. More please
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August 9, 2020
Dark
A dark little weird book.
But it was interesting. Just wish it would of been longer. Needed more in depth about 2 main characters
A dark little weird book.
But it was interesting. Just wish it would of been longer. Needed more in depth about 2 main characters
September 25, 2020
Have read this plot line previously
It was okay, but I have read this plot line before by a better author. The editing was not up to par either.
It was okay, but I have read this plot line before by a better author. The editing was not up to par either.
September 28, 2020
I found the beginning of the book a bit confusing, but once I understood the characters, it was quite an unexpected story. I can’t wait for the next installment.
September 30, 2020
Jeremiah is a man on a mission. Wondering about his past. Thrilling
November 25, 2020
The Predator's Plaything
I found the story hard to follow, but that may have been from reading it out of order. Not for me.
I found the story hard to follow, but that may have been from reading it out of order. Not for me.
January 30, 2022
The hero’s kinda standoffish and not all that likable, but he saves the girls from being trafficked to nasty men.
September 14, 2020
Fast read. Tough subject matter, written really well. My imagination was enough. I'm very grateful he didn't graphically ruin or disgrace the topic. Would read his other works.
The last four pages confused me.
The last four pages confused me.
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