Wonder Rush by Dan McKeon

Indie Book Rec’s : Thrillers

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There are some wonderful indie books out there, I’ve put together a series of posts recommending some awesome works I have read over the years.

This post is dedicated to the Thriller genre so here are some books I highly recommend:

‘The Silent Betrayal’ by Momus Najmi 

‘Original, eloquently written and thrilling. A tale of deception that reads like a spy thriller but carries a much deeper meaning…’ 

Full Review

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‘The Player Without Luck’ by Kristina Gallo

‘A thrilling page turning story that will keep you immersed from the start….’ 

Full Review

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‘Fee Simple Conditional (Arcadia Chronicles Book 1)’ by H.C. Helfand 

‘A gem of a read about life, love and land…’ 

Full Review

‘We Watch You’ By N.S. Ford 

‘Cleverly plotted British mystery thriller with darker psychological tones and twists…’

Full Review

‘Wonder Rush’ by Dan McKeon

‘An immersive and suspenseful teen spy thriller with some darker edges, a positive message, originality and depth…‘

Full Review

‘Awake’ by Andrew Palmer

‘An original techno-psychological thriller that captures the essence and surrealism of dreams with a sinister edge…‘

Full Review

‘Scarred’ by Damien Linnane

‘A brutal tale of justice blinded by revenge…‘

Full Review

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‘The Good Kill: A Killian Lebon Novel’ by Kurt Brindley

‘An enthralling, gripping tale of epic proportions taking the reader on a ride full of twists, turns and action…‘

Full Review

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Thanks for stopping by and be sure to use #indieApril over on Twitter to show your support for indie authors and their awesome works!

Every Book I have read in 2021 Pt2

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And we’re back for the second part of every book I have read in 2021 and this time I have 22 books to share and recommend! What a ride this year has been and made all the better for the wonderful reads you shall find below…

‘Spook City, U.S.A.: A Shadybrook Community Patrol Novella’ by Drew Purcell

‘Fun, unconventional easy-to-read comedy that never takes itself too seriously while delivering a good story with plenty of laughs…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Wonder Rush’ by Dan McKeon

‘An immersive and suspenseful teen spy thriller with some darker edges, a positive message, originality and depth…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Fear Farm No Trespassers’ by S.J. Krandall

‘Immersive page-turning horror stories full of thrills and chills…’

5 Stars Full Review

‘Nevada Noir : A Trilogy of Short Stories’ by David Arrowsmith

‘A brief but deeply descriptive brush with the dark…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘A Few of My Favourite Things’ by A.J. Ross-Etheridge

‘Fun, honest, thought-provoking poetry guaranteed to put a smile on your face…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Sleeping Beauty and The Cursed Code’ by Emma Jean

‘Fairy tale and STEM combine for a fun story with an important message…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Evil Eye: A Slasher Story’ by April A. Taylor

‘An unpredictable fast-paced slasher with plenty of twists and tension as the storm unfolds…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Home’ by Thomas Overlook 

‘Unique and intriguing. A page-turning tale that’ll take readers down the rabbit hole of what’s there and what isn’t…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘The Genius’ Guide to Bad Writing’ by R.T. Slaywood and R.C. Martinez

‘A refreshing outlook on writing and publishing that’ll make you smile…‘

5,000 Stars Full Review

‘Everything, Except You’ by Emma Jordan

‘A feel-good cosy romance story about two passionate souls…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘We Watch You’ By N.S. Ford 

‘Cleverly plotted British mystery thriller with darker psychological tones and twists…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Deceit of the Earth – Heavy Metal’ by Henry Cox

‘A thrilling jet-setting tale of deception stretching further than anyone can imagine…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘The Right Thing’ by Kelsey Kupitz

‘An easy-to-read mystery full of intrigue, atmosphere and chills…’

5 Stars Full Review

‘Stars Never Die: A Movie To Die For’ by Walrus

‘Quick, fun and easy to read race against time story with murder mystery vibes…’

3 Stars Full Review

‘How to Market a Book: Overperform in a Crowded Market’ by Ricardo Faye

‘A comprehensive and valuable guide for any author looking to make a career out of their writing…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘Beginner’s Luck’ by M.J. Furtek

‘A breezy action-packed and unpredictable page-turning spy thriller that could go anywhere next…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Fear and Fury’ by Jamie Jackson 

‘An unconventional and enjoyable superhero tale told with buckets of unique personality…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Dust & Lightning’ by Rebecca Crunden

‘Page-turning sci-fi action with a revolutionary theme…‘

5 Stars Full Review

‘The Bad Part of Time’ By Joshua Ingle

‘A thought provoking time travel caper exploring the themes of life, age and politics…‘

5 Stars Full Review

Star Child by D.K. Johnson – Review

‘The truth is out there among the stars and so is the journey to thought-provoking enlightenment‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘Body In The Waves’ by Kristina Gallo

‘Heavy themes and issues make for a dark but thrilling tale…‘

4 Stars Full Review

‘No Rest For The Wicked : Detective Stories’ by Megan Hinde

‘A collection of intriguing short noir crime stories‘

4 Stars Full Review

And so that wraps up an incredible year of indie and self published books. Thanks for reading and thank you to these awesome authors for their wonderful words! You can expect another post very soon highlighting my favorite books of 2021. Stay tuned!

Awesome Recommended Indie Reads 3

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It has been a while since I put out one of these posts and there’s a few books I’ve read in that time. All indie and all recommended. As an author myself I understand the struggle that is finding reviews and the pillar that holds this place together is content driven by indie reads. Let us dive in…

‘King of the Wicked’ by T.R. Hamby

‘An immersive imaginative take on Angels, humanity and immortality…‘

5 Stars

Full Review Here

‘Spook City, U.S.A.: A Shadybrook Community Patrol Novella’ by Drew Purcell

‘Fun, unconventional easy-to-read comedy that never takes itself too seriously while delivering a good story with plenty of laughs…‘

5 Stars

Full Review Here

‘Wonder Rush’ by Dan McKeon

‘An immersive and suspenseful teen spy thriller with some darker edges, a positive message, originality and depth…‘

5 Stars

Full Review Here

‘Born in Stockport – Grew up in the Royal Navy: Book One’ by Maurice Perkins

‘An entertaining and gritty series of real life tales told with charm…‘

4 Stars

Full Review Here

‘ARIA: Book 1 of the Scintillance Theory’ by Gyorgy Henyei Neto

‘Immersive science fiction with some mystery and time travel elements…‘

4 Stars

Full Review Here

‘Nevada Noir : A Trilogy of Short Stories’ by David Arrowsmith

‘A brief but deeply descriptive brush with the dark…‘

4 Stars

Full Review Here

Thanks for stopping by and remember to leave a review next time you read a book.You can expect another one of these posts very soon!

‘Wonder Rush’ by Dan McKeon – Review

Lee Hall 1 Comment

An immersive and suspenseful teen spy thriller with some darker edges, a positive message, originality and depth…

Dan McKeon delivers an immersive and suspenseful tale of one teen assassin who has always followed orders and never questioned those giving them. When things don’t go to plan ‘Wendy’ finds herself facing a rabbit hole of questions as she deciphers what’s good and bad while coming to her own conclusion. It’s part- coming-of-age part-morality check as the ‘agency’ giving the orders begin to reveal themselves as not so reputable.

Through the multiple missions and names she takes ‘Wendy’ begins to realise even if you eliminate bad people, there will always be someone else innocent effected by it. That is without mentioning if the target even is bad in the first place.

“Even those who do bad things have people who care about them, and their loss effects them…”

There’s a certain depth to that morality where choice and accountability of one’s actions make you as a reader question everything. It’s immersive and dark sometimes – death always is but our main character keeps things light hearted and you find yourself rooting for her because she is a force for good. You can give a person all the assassin training in the world and try to engineer out all human elements but they are still human and perhaps that message is at the centre of a great story that I took my time reading.

While there are plenty of concepts that are original and they merge with others that we’ve seen before in spy thrillers; it’s always the abandoned warehouse for a meeting point but the bubble gum idea is genius and of course fun. Although there is some violence there isn’t anything too graphic so I’d recommend this book to older teens and above and to anyone who enjoys a spy thriller with a difference. Highly enjoyable.

5 Stars – This Review First Premiered via Reedsy Discovery