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Betty Cries . . .: A Jake St. Johns Novel

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Jim Leyshon said: " Throughout, the author deftly blends such real-life problems with preternatural goings-on… it’s swiftly paced… A diverting, dramatic tale of the supernatural. - Kirkus indie Reviews

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There is an eerie creepiness that permeates the writing Throughout, the author deftly blends such real-life problems with preternatural goings-on… it’s swiftly paced… A diverting, dramatic tale of the supernatural. - Kirkus indie Reviews

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There is an eerie creepiness that permeates the writing and at any moment, the reader expects something sinister to happen. This is a story that is skillfully written for fans of the paranormal. The characters are well-imagined and written with humanity. The descriptive nature of the prose captivated me and I enjoyed how Leyshon uses the elements of the setting to enhance the way the characters feel and think. The imagery is strong and allows readers to easily visualize the scenes and to feel the characters. It is this cinematic nature of the writing that had me gripped from the very start of the story until the end. The stream of consciousness plunges the reader into the psyche of the characters, a technique that creates a strong bond between the reader and the characters. Betty Cries . . . is a great work of art, entertaining and engrossing, a delectable read filled with compassion and pathos. - Christian Sia for Readers’ Favorite

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Betty Cries… A Jake St. Johns Novel is … filled with mystery, intrigue, drama and thriller elements, this enticing and engaging novel follows protagonist Jake St. Johns, a man with an unusual gift. Jake can hear the thoughts of other people and see spirits, and though it’s a gift he’s learned to live with, it does sometimes get in his way. Leyshon spins a marvelous yarn that will tick all of the boxes for supernatural mystery fans… the plot turns on a knife-edge and gives plenty of tension and twists. I liked the character development of Jake in particular, and the realistic emotional weight that he carries along with his gifts. Overall, Betty Cries… is a highly recommended read for those who enjoy speculative thrillers with plenty of content. - K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

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I really enjoyed reading Betty Cries . . . Leyshon has written a breath of fresh air with what I assume is part of a series about Jake St. Johns. This is the first Jake St. Johns book I have read but it was so well written that I was able to jump right into the story without having any confusion or sense of being lost. It’s definitely a book that can stand alone in that aspect. Betty Cries . . . has a very easy-going flow to it which makes it an easy page-turner that holds your attention throughout the end. The other minor characters in the story were equally engaging, which made this book very easy to like. Betty Cries . . . is definitely a book that I would recommend to others, and I myself would like to read more of Jake St. Johns’ supernatural adventures. - Tiffany Ferrell for Readers’ Favorite ...more "

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