The Judgment Game

by Eli Pope

From the number one contributing author from the CHILLING TALES FOR DARK NIGHTS YouTube podcast series “FEAR FROM THE HEARTLAND” comes the six-book “MASON JAR SERIES” — Deeply dark psychological thrillers that follow the dysfunctional life of Billy Jay Cader, Gulf Coast’s most notorious killer in the eighties.LITERARY TITAN REVIEWThe Judgment Game by Eli Pope can be described in one word, captivating. In the first installment of this enthralling series, we meet young Billy Jay Cader (Jay)... Pope has a talent for making his readers feel every emotion possible, but particularly the sadder ones. His detailed descriptions of essential plot points are absolutely incredible. They are well thought out, and he does not skip over even the smallest of details. Pope ensures that readers leave major plot points with all the answers they need... Overall, The Judgment Game is a riveting psychological thriller that is a gripping start to The Mason Jar series. If you are looking for an emotionally-charged novel that is thought-provoking as well as entertaining then you have plenty to sink into with The Judgement Games._________________________________________________________________________________________________Billy Jay Cader comes from an abusive past. Self-preservation forced him to run away at age fourteen, but not before his daddy forced him to play a sadistic lottery-type game to determine how he would punish the boy.Billy Jay thought he was running from his past, but he soon found he ran headlong into it with demons far worse than anything his daddy could conjure. This series contains mystery, twisted love, erotica, lies, and murder. Billy Jay Cader is pure evil incarnate who draws a small coastal town along the Gulf of Florida into his sociopathic journey of destruction. His own and everyone he randomly encounters when he shakes the Mason jar and releases one of seven small wooden tiles each engraved with a random harsh punishment.THE MASON JAR SERIES by ELI POPE. Written with the same gripping suspense that has captivated podcast listeners for the past four years. If you enjoyed Netflix’s Ozark or Breaking Bad, this series is for you.Welcome to Book 1- THE JUDGMENT GAME

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2020

Reviews

[Reggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What is the difference between Grace and Mercy? An age old question that Billy Jay will hopefully discover throughout his life. Escaping from and abusive father and alcoholic mother, to a prison sentence for a crime that he did not commit, Billy Jay becomes jaded. He meets, falls in love and marries a wonderful woman but, over time, turns into the abusive father. Jay meets out punishment to his sons by having them choose a tile from a mason jar. Each tile holds a punishment, except for one that requests Grace. One night his oldest son retaliates and Jay finds himself on the run for years. From the warmth of Florida to the dismal cold of NY, Jay lives the life of the homeless. A loving old lady at a church soup kitchen shares the love and forgiveness of God...but Jay rejects her teaching. A home invasion leads to, no less than, a divine intervention and Jay finally understands the meaning of forgiveness. But will Jay be able to resist the pull of the darkness that resides deep inside every human? Looks as if we will have to wait for the next book to find out!

[virginia anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Under current of dread.....

My interest never waned and the undercurrent of fear and unresolved family issues was always keen and discernable , but intriguing and scary when weighing possible violent outcome.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book kept me on my toes with all of the twists and turns. I didn’t want to put it down! Loved the message of faith and grace woven throughout this story as well.

[Tara Fulton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was quite different from what I thought it would be. I was expecting a more typical horror story about a madman and was impressed at the twists and turns.

[Sasha Sievert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had good parts but just didn't get to me like I was hoping.

[Aimee Kuhlman · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay

IThis was a pretty slow book to me. I was not a very big fan of this. I just read a few really good books and was just a little disappointed by this one.

[Debra Kennel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible read. Great character developmentt