Pseudonym

Detective Sampson #1

by Demetrius Jackson

Charlotte, North Carolina. Troy Evans has started a new career and his wife is pregnant with their first child. However, his ambition to become a published author fails at every turn. When the new life he has built for himself dredges up trauma from his past, he begins to identify with the serial killer from his latest manuscript. Detective Carl Sampson, fresh off of his first case, is called to the scene of a gruesome murder. The case leads him to a local university where the victim was last seen. While the victim appeared to be a wholesome Southern belle, her secrets reveal an unexpected truth. As Troy recalls the events from his past, his reality continues to blur with his fiction. And Sampson fears with one murder under his belt, the perp will soon be thirsty for more. Will he maintain his murderous ways, or can Sampson prevent another coed from meeting an untimely end? Pseudonym is the first book in the heart-pounding Detective Sampson Series. If you like page-turning novels that will keep you reading into the night, then you’ll love Demetrius Jackson’s psychological thriller.

304 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2021

About the author

Demetrius Jackson is the author of Annihilation, A Donatella novel. He writes face-paced thrillers and suspense novels that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The Donatella series also includes Driftwood Springs, Hour of Reckoning and a short story, Last Warning.

When he isn't writing, he enjoys making up stories for his two young children, and spending time with his amazing wife.

He's a native of Dayton, Ohio, and holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Capital University.

Learn more at shadowworldproductions.com

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aspiring author, Troy Evans, has a new job, a new home and just found out his wife is pregnant. He’s excited about the recent changes in his life but still longs to have his fantasy manuscript published. After numerous rejections and some advice from a fellow colleague, he decides to write a thriller. Troy is so passionate about his latest project that he begins to identify with the main character…who happens to be a serial killer.

The first book in the Detective Sampson series did not disappoint. The details provided in the synopsis barely scratch the surface of this captivating psychological crime thriller. Part I focuses on Troy and the events leading up to the gruesome murder committed while Part II follows Detective Carl Sampson’s pursuit of the killer. Things are not as clear-cut as they seem and Detective Sampson seems to be the only one picking up on that fact.

The portrayal of Troy’s descent into madness was well done. I thought I pretty much knew what to expect going into this story but still ended up with a few surprises. I liked that we got to experience both the detective and the killer’s POV. The book ends on a major cliffhanger so I’m anxious to see how things play out in the sequel.

[PAR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pseudonym: A Sampson Psychological Thriller is the first novel in the Detective Sampson Book. Mr Jackson believes powerful thrillers lie at the intersection of intriguing stories and intelligent characters in search of dramatic revelations with global human impact. his book had a great story line, building upon the characters introduced in the preceding novel. The author showed maturation in his writing from his debut novel and this one flowed wonderfully, keeping you engaged from the beginning. The foreshadowing gave way to some predictions along the way, however, the book was thrilling throughout. I gave this honest, voluntary review after being given a free copy of the book with no monetary compensation.

[Linda Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a game changer, shock value.