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What Readers Are Saying About Double Exposure By Kirk Voclain

What Readers Are Saying About Double Exposure – Early Reviews And Reader Reactions

Kirk Voclain Double Exposure reviews, great reading. When I first released Double Exposure, I hoped readers would connect with a spy who hides in plain sight behind a camera. An espionage thriller with photography at it’s core. What I did not expect was how many people would comment on the realism, the slow burn tension, and the photography details baked into the story. I am loving all of the spy thriller book reviews.

Right now, Double Exposure has 11 global reviews on Amazon. You can read them all here:

Read all current Amazon reviews:

Below is a quick snapshot of what readers are saying, and why this spy thriller is resonating with people who love twisty stories and believable characters.

A Spy Thriller Built On Obsession, Secrets, And Slow Burn Suspense

Several reviewers mention that Double Exposure is not just about action. It is about obsession, secrets, and the cost of being the person behind the lens.

One reviewer talks about how the story weaves dark secrets and personal obsession into a thriller that sticks with you long after you turn the last page. Another describes the book as a slow burn that keeps tightening, chapter by chapter, until everything explodes at once.

Readers also point out the “dual investigation” feel. You are not just following one mystery. You are watching two tracks move toward each other, always wondering who you can trust and who is hiding something critical.

In short, the tone that comes through again and again is this.

Suspenseful. Layered. Fueled by secrets that refuse to stay buried.

Photography Details That Feel Real, Not Gimmicky

Because I am a working photographer, I wanted the camera work in Double Exposure to feel honest. Real gear. And Real situations. Real limitations. No magic zoom buttons.

At least one reviewer, who is also a photographer, called that out directly. They appreciated that the brand names and technical details were accurate, even joked about preferring a different camera system. That made me smile.

Comments like that tell me the photography elements are doing their job. They are not window dressing. They are part of the plot.

Readers are picking up on:

A spy who uses real camera skills, not movie tricksScenes that feel like actual assignments, not generic “spy missions”Details that will make photographers nod and thriller readers lean in

If you enjoy stories where the profession matters, this is the kind of feedback you might appreciate.

Clean, Cinematic Tension Without Graphic Content

Many modern thrillers push hard into graphic violence or explicit content. Double Exposure aims for something different. I wanted a clean, high tension story that felt like a smart movie thriller, not a shock reel.

That is what several reviewers are responding to. They talk about being pulled in from the first page. They describe the pacing as engaging and cinematic, without needing explicit language or gore to raise the stakes.

So if you like:

High tension scenesTight pacingClear stakes and real danger

but prefer your thrillers on the cleaner side, these reviews suggest Double Exposure may be a good fit for you.

Readers Love Playing “Who Can I Trust” With Reed Sawyer

Reed Sawyer, the main character, lives in that gray space between secrets and loyalty. His cover as a professional photographer lets him go places a badge cannot.

Spy thriller book reviews highlighted how the story keeps them guessing. They mention enjoying the constant question of who Reed should trust, and what each choice is going to cost him. The conspiracy at the heart of the book is not just about politics or power. It is about the very agency that trained him.

Common notes that show up across the reviews:

Twists that arrive right when you think you understand the gameCharacters who feel believable, even when the stakes are hugeAn ending that makes sense based on the clues, not a random surprise

If you enjoy thrillers where you are piecing things together with the protagonist, the existing reviews reflect that spirit.

A Few Review Highlights

Here are a few themed highlights, paraphrased from current reader reviews.

A reviewer who loves thrillers praised how the book blends obsession, dark secrets, and a high stakes mission.Another called it a slow burn thriller that rewards patient readers with a payoff that feels earned.One reader mentioned the dual investigations and how that structure kept them constantly guessing who to trust.A photographer reviewer appreciated the realistic use of camera brands and gear, and enjoyed the details.Others simply said they were pulled in from page one and stayed up too late finishing the book.

If you want to see the full wording, you can read each review directly on Amazon. I am incredibly grateful for every reader who takes the time to post their thoughts.

Want To Add Your Own Review?

If you have already read Double Exposure, your review can help the book reach new readers who enjoy spy thrillers with a different angle.

Here is how you can help in a few minutes:

Visit the Amazon page for Double Exposure.Scroll to the Customer Reviews section.Click Write a customer review and share your honest thoughts.

Whether your review is a single sentence or a detailed breakdown, it matters. Reviews are one of the strongest signals other readers use when deciding what to try next.

Read or leave a review here:

Final Thoughts

Writing Double Exposure came from one simple question.

What if the perfect cover for a spy was a real working photographer? It is an espionage thriller with photography at it’s core.

The early reviews tell me that idea is connecting. Readers are enjoying the mix of espionage, real world photography, and a clean, tense story built on trust and betrayal.

If that sounds like your kind of read, I invite you to pick up a copy, then add your voice to the growing list of reviews.

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A Day to Remember: My First Book Signing and the Birth of My Grandson

Thank You for Joining Me!

Grand first book signing event. Thank you so much for coming to my first ever book signing! Yesterday, November 22, 2025, was quite a momentous day, and I couldn’t be happier to share it with all of you.

A Special Celebration

Not only did I have the incredible opportunity for a first book signing event at the Houma Main Library, but I also welcomed my second grandson into the world! My daughter, Scarlett Gauthier, gave birth to Ridge Samuel Gauthier, a beautiful baby weighing 7 lbs 10 oz. It truly felt like a double celebration of love and creativity.

The Joy of Connection

Who would have thought that hosting a book signing would be so much fun? Over the years as a photographer for 40 years, I have had the chance to meet so many wonderful people, and seeing familiar faces made this day even more magical. I felt deeply connected to everyone who came to say hello and support my new books. Your kind words and enthusiasm mean the world to me.

Once again, thank you for making yesterday unforgettable. I cherish each moment spent with you and look forward to creating more memories in the future!

If you missed the first book signing event you can still get a signed copy

Believe it or not, you can still get a hand signed novel from me. You can order one here and we will ship it straight to you:

Order Here: https://kirkvoclain.square.site

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Join Me for My First Book Signing at the Houma Library!

Exciting News: My First Official Book Signing!

Yes, it’s a book signing event. Hello everyone! I am thrilled to announce that tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2025, I will be at my first-ever official book signing at the Houma Library’s main branch. The signing event will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM, and I can’t wait to meet you all!

What to Expect at the Event

Come join me for a fun and memorable day! Whether you’re a long-time fan or just curious, everyone is welcome. I’ll gladly sign copies of my book, and if you don’t have your own yet, don’t worry! We will have books available for purchase right at the venue.

Get Your Free Bookmark!

As a special thank you for coming, everyone will receive a free bookmark while supplies last! Plus, how about taking a fun selfie with me to capture the moment? I can’t wait for this opportunity to connect with you all, share stories, and celebrate the journey of writing together. So, grab your friends, family, and anyone who loves a good book, and join me at the Houma Library!

Let’s embrace the spirit of books; like my Spy Novel, Double Exposure. Or my Romance Novel, Boots and Stilettos. Let’s enjoy a day full of creativity and inspiration. I hope to see you tomorrow!

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Goodreads Kindle Giveaway: Grab Double Exposure for FREE

Goodreads Kindle Giveaway: Grab Double Exposure for FREE

Hey, it’s Kirk. I’m running a FREE Goodreads Kindle Giveaway.

Want in? You only need a Goodreads account. Sign up, then click enter.

Double Exposure is my clean, fast spy thriller. The spy is a photographer. The camera is his cover.

Giveaway ends December 05, 2025. Don’t wait. Enter today.

How to enter Sign in to Goodreads. It’s free. Hit the “Enter Giveaway” button below. That’s it. Winners get the Kindle eBook direct from Goodreads. .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; background: white; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget p { margin: 0 0 .5em !important; padding: 0; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink { display: inline-block; color: #181818; background-color: #F6F6EE; border: 1px solid #9D8A78; border-radius: 3px; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; outline: none; font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 12px; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink:hover { color: #181818; background-color: #F7F2ED; border: 1px solid #AFAFAF; text-decoration: none; } Goodreads Book Giveaway Double Exposure by Kirk Voclain

Giveaway ends December 05, 2025.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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If the story fits you, please add it to your Goodreads shelf.

If you enjoy it, a short review helps a ton. Thank you.

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Back on the Mic

Back on the Mic… Talking Double Exposure [image error] Spy craft, real photography, and why a camera makes the perfect cover.

I jumped on another podcast to dig into the story behind Double Exposure. Real shoots. Real technique. Fiction with teeth.

Hit play. Then tell me what you think.

Want more? Read a sample or grab a signed copy here: amazon.com/author/kirkvoclain.

Kirk

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Thank you for all your interest in my Novels. Here are the direct links incase you would like to get one for yourself:

Double Exposure: https://a.co/d/hyvSpXe

Boots and Stilettos: https://a.co/d/j3UwcJa

Code In The Grain: https://a.co/d/fNoOxpe

If you would like for me to do an Interview or Podcast or get on the Mic with you, contact us.

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CODE IN THE GRAIN is live on Amazon… and FREE for a few days

CODE IN THE GRAIN is live on Amazon.

It is official.

Regular price is $0.99.

Right now it is FREE on Kindle until October 29, 2025.

Grab it now, read it later.

It takes less than 30 minutes.

Get it on Amazon

What is CODE IN THE GRAIN?

A short, mind bending story about light, grain, and secrets.

A photographer wakes up in a darkroom.

An image fades in under a safe light.

Orders arrive on a buzzing phone.

One shot to make. One message to hide.

Not a watermark. A code. Hidden in the grain.

New Orleans sets the mood.

Wet streets. Quiet footsteps.

Someone is watching.

Someone else pulls the strings.

Who is real when the author wakes inside his own novel?

Why the funny free window?

This is an Amazon promotion that helps new authors get honest reviews.

It helps the book find readers.

Also, it helps the algorithm move.

And it helps me a lot.

So please download it.

Read it.

Then leave a short, honest review.

Two lines are perfect.

Those reviews matter more than you think.

The contest that sparked it

This story began as a literary contest entry.

Two rules drove the idea.

Make the reader finish and say, what in the world.

Make the author wake up inside his own story.

I leaned into both.

Photography meets fiction.

Grain becomes a message.

Reality blurs at the edges.

Fast factsLength, about 10 to 15 pages.Read time, under 30 minutes.Format, Kindle.Price later, $0.99.Price now, free until October 29, 2025.How you can helpClick the Amazon link above or below.Download the Kindle edition while it is free.Read it when you have a few minutes.Post a quick, honest review on Amazon.Share this post with a friend who loves twisty stories.

Thank you for the help.

I appreciate every single review.

https://amazon.com/author/kirkvoclain

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Try the “5-Page Test”

Got five minutes? Try five pages.

That’s it. No pressure. No strings.

I’m asking you to open each book, read just five pages, and decide. If you’re not hooked, no hard feelings. Close the tab. If you are, the ebook is only $3.99 and you can keep reading on your phone, tablet, or Kindle in seconds.

Start with my spy thriller, Double Exposure. A photographer with a camera and a very risky day job. Clean, fast scenes. A lens pointed at the truth. Read the free sample here:

Then switch gears to Boots and Stilettos. A small-town, G-rated Western romance with heart. Montana skies. Real stakes. Sparks that earn their keep. Read the free sample here:

Five pages each. That’s the deal.

If you want more after that, perfect.

If not, we’re still friends.

One favor. If a line makes you smile, tell me. If a scene grabs you, tell someone else. Word of mouth beats any ad.

OH, leave me a nice honest “Review” too if you don’t mind.

You can leave a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60705000.Kirk_Voclain

So, if you are ready, and you got five minutes? Open one. Set a timer. Read five.

Let the stories do the talking.

Kirk

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Join My Literary Adventure: Follow My Goodreads Journey!

Welcome to My Goodreads Page!

Hey there, book lovers! If you’re here, it’s because you share my insatiable thirst for pages filled with enchanting stories. I warmly invite you to hop on over to my Goodreads page, where you can explore the literary realms I adore and stay updated on my writing escapades.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60705000.Kirk_Voclain

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A Lens, A Keyboard, and a Dream: I’m Officially Published on Amazon 🎉

Hi, I’m Kirk Voclain, I write books. I’m also a South Louisiana photographer turned novelist. For more than forty years I’ve lived behind a lens, chasing light, telling stories in a single frame. Now I’m telling stories a different way: with chapters, characters, and the occasional chase scene down a moody European alley. And as of today… I’m officially published on Amazon.

My camera is thrilled for me. And my keyboard is jealous. But my coffee just wants credit.

Two books. Two shelves. Same promise: a clean, fast, satisfying read.Double Exposure (Thriller/Espionage)

A photographer’s camera opens doors a badge can’t. A routine job in Vienna turns into a setup—and the man behind the lens has to expose the frame before it buries him. Real tradecraft, clean language, high velocity.

👉 Buy on Amazon (choose Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover): Double Exposure Boots and Stilettos (Contemporary Western Romance)

An Italian heiress trades marble floors for Montana dust. A quiet rancher trusts the land more than words. Grit meets grace, cultures collide, and love has to prove it can do the hard work.

👉 Buy on Amazon (choose Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover): Boots and Stilettos

(P.S. If you like to browse before you buy, both books live on my site here: kirkvoclain.com/e-books)

Why a photographer writes thrillers (and romances)

Photographers get access. We drift past lines when others wait. Also we talk to security. And we talk to staff. We’re invisible… until we’re not. That little truth powers my thriller Double Exposure. The lens is a key; light is a map; reflection is a warning.

And on the other end of the shelf, Boots and Stilettos is about character and place—how two people with different worlds can build one life. The eye I trained for portraits (patience, detail, empathy) helps on the romance side just as much as it helps with chase scenes.

Where to follow and find everything🔹 My Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/kirkvoclain Follow me there to see new releases the minute they land.🔹 My Goodreads Author Page: goodreads.com/author/show/60705000.Kirk_Voclain Ask me questions, shelve the books, and see what others are saying.Formats (pick your favorite)

Both books are available in Kindle eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover. If you read on a phone or tablet, Kindle is quick and easy. If you like the weight of paper (or you annotate like a pro), Paperback and Hardcover are ready for your nightstand.

Double Exposure → AmazonBoots and Stilettos → AmazonAbout me (the short version)

I’m a novelist and long-time professional photographer based in Houma, Louisiana. I’ve spent decades photographing high school seniors, real estate, and commercial work—and teaching other photographers how to master both craft and business. I write clean, fast, focused stories that respect your time and reward your attention. If a lens can find the truth, a lie can’t hide for long.

Reviews: tiny, honest, and wildly helpful

If you read one of my books and it connects with you, two honest lines on Amazon or Goodreads help more than you’d think. Reviews signal to new readers that the story is worth a try. They also help Amazon’s and Goodreads’ recommendation engines do their thing. You don’t need to write an essay—just what grabbed you (the camera tradecraft, the chase, the characters, the setting).

Leave a review for Double Exposure → AmazonLeave a review for Boots and Stilettos → AmazonOr share your thoughts on Goodreads → Kirk Voclain on GoodreadsThank you (seriously)

Getting from a blank page to a published book is equal parts joy, fear, editing, coffee, and stubbornness. If you’ve followed my photography, cheered from the sidelines, or just love stories that move—thank you. Your time is precious. I’ll do my best to earn every page you turn.

If you want updates, freebies, and first looks, hop on the list at kirkvoclain.com. And if you’re already reading—enjoy the ride. Click. Flash. Run.

—Kirk

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A New Chapter: My Journey from Wattpad to Amazon

Farewell to Wattpad

Dear readers, I owe each of you an explanation regarding my recent departure from Wattpad. You may have noticed that both of my novels, Double Exposure and Boots and Stilettos, have been removed from the platform. This decision was not made lightly, and I want to clarify that I haven’t just walked away. In fact, the truth of the matter is both exciting and, at points, disappointing.

Exciting News: Upcoming Amazon Release

Let’s start with the positive news. In just a few days, both of my novels will officially be published and available for purchase on Amazon. This milestone represents a dream come true for me as a writer. When I first began posting on Wattpad, I never imagined my stories would resonate with so many readers around the world. I owe a great deal to the Wattpad community for nurturing my growth as a storyteller.

The Reality of Copyright Violations

However, the road has not been without its challenges. I faced serious copyright violations where others copied my work without my permission. Entire chapters and sometimes my complete books were found on various unauthorized websites. I tried to combat this through takedown notices, but sadly, the promise of protection that Wattpad once offered appears to be failing many authors, including myself.

This departure from Wattpad is bittersweet; it is necessary to protect my stories and the countless hours invested in crafting them. I sincerely thank all of you who have supported and motivated me throughout this journey. Your belief in my stories has been invaluable. Although I have removed my works from Wattpad, I envision this as a new chapter rather than an end. I hope to share future projects with you all, but they will no longer be available for free online. Stay tuned for links to my novels on Amazon, and thank you for joining me on this journey.

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