Praise for In Our Blood: A Jake Hawksworth Thriller
“In Our Blood is tightly written, entertaining and skillfully crafted, with memorable, unique characters. There were plenty of clever (and one
heart-wrenching) twists that threw me for a loop — one in particular had me mentally kicking myself for not figuring it out, as it was staring me in the face. The ending was quite unexpected, and I was very satisfied with how things wrapped up. William J. Goyette has set the bar really high with this first novel and has me eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.
I highly recommend to all.”
“A twisting, turning, writhing serpentine-like plot, as mesmeric, to this reader at least, as a stalking snake to a rabbit. A roller coaster of a plot that repeatedly climbs high and plunges low, generating a succession of thrills, perpetual nail-biting tension and fear: a plot that accelerates from the outset gaining velocity, gaining mass and then slams to an abrupt stop in an ending which is not only unexpected in nature and shocking but wholly destructive, even to those who don’t die. Destructive to this reader’s ego too because there are clues implanted in the book, in the plot, and, alas, I didn’t spot one.”
“Intense, provocative, and somewhat spellbinding, this book is well worth reading if you are a suspense thriller fan. It grabs you right from the beginning and leaves you wanting more. The climax is surprising enough to leave you a bit stunned. Highly recommended.”
“This was my first time reading a book from this author, but I do love a good thriller, so thought I would give it a chance. I was not disappointed. The book had great characters, interesting backstory and the author has a talent for keeping the excitement going.”
“We read this book, by a local author, as part of my book club. It’s not a genre I would normally be drawn to on my own. It was riveting and suspenseful and took turns I certainly didn’t see coming. I would never have picked it up, but I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next one.”
“William Goyette definitely came out swinging with his first novel — it is the definition of a page-turner and full of interesting characters and plot twists that combine to create a true crime thriller. The writing style is extremely visual — you can clearly picture every character, detail, and nuance — and capturing this story from different perspectives is certainly no easy feat.”
“The story grabs you from the start and takes you on a rollercoaster ride. Pay attention because there are little clues here and there that end up leading to an aha moment! The characters are very well-developed, and you’ll love the banter and humor between Jake and his partner as well as some of the other characters. It’s very hard to put down, so be prepared to lose some sleep.”
“Loved this character Jake Hawksworth. He makes this crime thriller speak. William J. Goyette debut hit one out of the park.”
“I appreciated the surprising plot twists throughout the read. The author has an incredible talent for creative, truly thought-provoking descriptions.”
“From the beginning I was mesmerized. I couldn’t read and turn the pages fast enough. I salute the author.”
“If you’re looking for an exciting thriller that keeps you guessing, William Goyette’s masterful storytelling and character development will get you hooked. I would love a sequel!”
“Jake Hawksworth is no Jack Reacher, no Alex Cross. He is everyman. A guy without superpowers, a guy without ninja warrior skills. Jake Hawksworth is a cop. A realistic character. He is a dad, a widower, the experienced partner. This thriller defies the usual recipe and winds up a masterpiece.”
“Move over Alex Cross, there’s a new detective in town and his name is Jake Hawksworth! This debut novel by William J. Goyette has it all, murder, mystery, revenge, guilt, and twists you can’t begin to imagine!”
“I read a lot of suspense novels, and this is one of the best books I’ve read in a while. It sucked me in, and I read it really quickly. There are several good twists throughout the book that I didn’t see coming, and the characters were all interesting and well-developed.”
“Without giving too much away… Goyette laces his novel with twists that will make you flip back 50 pages and think, “I can’t believe I didn’t think of that.” The gritty dialogue contrasts the profound literary narrative going on in Jake’s head. The characters come together harmoniously, creating a multi-dimensional cast of characters, differing in social class and morality. It’s more than just a thriller, it’s a cohesive, imaginative story. I guarantee this book will make you fall in love with reading all over again.”
“Each chapter ends with a hook that makes you eager to keep reading and see what happens next. The characters are very well developed and as a reader you are constantly wondering if each character is who they appear to be. Looking forward to reading the next case Jake Hawksworth takes on!”
“Well written novel with lots of twists and turns. A true craftsman with a superlative command of figurative language. Thoroughly enjoyable; a real page burner.”