Two Deals and a Snippet from Black Yéʼii (The Evil One)
Do I have a deal for you! No, actually, two deals for you!
First, my book Fan Mail is available on Book Sirens for FREE for a limited time! Yes, that’s right- FREE! The link to get it is here: https://booksirens.com/book/IIV7EAT/R4DR1VV
Here are some reviews for you- the first one just arrived yesterday:
“This story was heartbreaking and gut-wrenching and filled with a myriad of emotions. We are not perfect as humans. We make mistakes and Jeremy’s was a whopper in my eyes. I empathized with each of these adopted kids and their friends, because they had gone through enough with just the adoptions. They had a rough life in the school of hard knocks. I cried buckets that things got that extreme and out of control. Brian is a true hero for so many reasons, and I admired his integrity.” – Beverly on Goodreads
“An emotionally explosive and life-affirming coming of age story wrapped within a simmering crime thriller.” – Bella Wright, Editor, BestThrillers
“Very powerful. Tough. Gritty. Character development is remarkable. The story explodes with tension and strength. Highly recommend it!” – Sharon K. Middleton, author of The McCarron Mysteries
Again, Fan Mail is FREE for a limited time on Book Sirens at: https://booksirens.com/book/IIV7EAT/R4DR1VV
The story behind Fan Mail is an ignored fan becomes a deadly stalker threatening three boys in a band and to tear apart a loving family. A sixteen-year-old boy loves his family enough, even if it threatens his life.
The Book Blurb on the back cover is this:
“Lewis takes after authors such as C.J. Box, James Patterson, and David Baldacci, as he immerses readers in his characters by having them in reoccurring roles and appearing throughout each of his books.” -TheAuthorSpot.com
A barrage of threatening letters, a car bomb, and a heart attack rip apart what was once a close-knit family of adopted brothers.
Randy and Bobby, along with fellow band member and best friend, Danny, receive fan mail that turns menacing. They ignore it, but to their detriment. The sender turns up the heat. Violence upends their world. It rocks the relationship between the boys and ripples through their family, nearly killing their dad.
As these boys turn on each other, adopted brother Brian flashes back to that event in Arizona where he nearly lost his life saving his brothers. The scars on his face and arms healed, but not his heart. Would he once again have to put himself in harm’s way to save them? And, if faced with that choice, will he?
My second deal for you is my book, Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) is now available for preorder from my publisher, Black Rose Writing at https://www.blackrosewriting.com/mystery/blackyeii If you purchase Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) prior to the publication date of January 2, 2025, use the promo code: PREORDER2024 to receive a 15% discount.
Black Yéʼii has already received some terrific reviews, like:
“On one side, unconditional familial love supported by the camaraderie of law enforcement. On the other? Guns, drugs, and hatred. Black Yé’ii stages an epic battle between good and evil.” Cam Torrens, award-winning author of the Tyler Zahn thriller series.
“Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) is a gripping crime thriller that kept me turning pages even when I needed to get up and do something else. Lewis created an intricate plot, complex characters, protagonists I could root for, and an enjoyable, high-octane read. This is the second novel I’ve read by Lewis. Going back to find more. He has me hooked.” Karen E. Osborne, award-winning author of True Grace and coming in March, Justice for Emerson.
“Weaving family and friendship with gangs and murder, Lewis has a flair for packing high-octane action into his world of high school boys, brothers, and small-town Wisconsin. With a personal vendetta and more lives on the line, the suspense jumps from the page as a fabricated truth takes center stage. Never one to shy away from action, death, and despair, this latest read brings with it new, yet familiar pulse pounding villains as author Joseph Lewis stuns once again, in this his tenth book.” Jill Rey, Reviewer: For The Love Of The Page Blog
“Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) is a psychological thriller based in a small town in Wisconsin, featuring a group of young men recovering from traumatic events a year ago. Unfortunately, the past is coming back to haunt them, and hunt them down. This thriller features complex characters and relationships that evolve throughout the story, leading to a stunning conclusion. Lewis delivers in this story of police trying to protect the innocents from the evil that is hunting them.” Gary Gerlacher, MD, MBA, author of Last Patient of the Night, Faulty Bloodline and Sin City Treachery.
“The Bottom Line: A must-read small town crime thriller that will please new and old fans.” Bella Wright, Reviewer/Editor BestThrillers.com.
“I believe this is my favorite so far! In his latest crime thriller, Black Yéʼii (The Evil One), author Joseph Lewis gets readers’ attention with a shocker of a start — a brutal double murder. He keeps that going as law enforcement works to identify the person who orchestrated this and other violence, especially since it is apparent innocent people, including an acclaimed author and a family of adopted brothers, are in danger. Here is the next, and hopefully, not the last, riveting adventure for the intriguing characters Lewis has created for his books.” Joan Livingston, author of the Isabel Long Mystery Series.
Sublime line: “A dark secret from the past resurfaces, unleashing a wave of violence as a ruthless gang seeks revenge in this fast-paced thriller.”
“The author masterfully weaves together a complex plot filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations. Characters are well-developed and believable. Tension builds steadily throughout the book, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as the detectives race against time to prevent further bloodshed. Black Yé’ii explores both the darker side of human nature and the positive theme of family and friendship. The author’s vivid descriptions of the brutal nature of gang violence create a truly immersive reading experience. If you’re a fan of crime thrillers with a twist, this novel is a must-read. It’s a captivating story that will keep you guessing until the very end.” Sublime Book Reviews.
“I finished Black Yéʼii (The Evil One)! Could not put it down! As always, you left me wanting more of that family’s story. I will be impatiently waiting for your next book!” Melanie Kabban, Book Reviewer.
The book blurb on the back cover is:
The secret of how four members of MS-13 died was supposed to keep them safe. That is, if no one spoke of it. But someone did, and now people are dying.
The police fabricated a story about the night four members of MS-13 died in a tiny home on a quiet city street almost two years previous. George Tokay and his friends were not supposed to share the secret about what really happened that night. No one was to know the truth. But someone talked, and now MS-13, ruthless and wanting revenge, is back in town, and people are dying.
Can Detectives Graff, O’Connor, and Eiselmann find the killers and put a stop to the killing before anyone else dies?
Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) is now available for preorder from my publisher, Black Rose Writing at https://www.blackrosewriting.com/mystery/blackyeii If you purchase Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) prior to the publication date of January 2, 2025, use the promo code: PREORDER2024 to receive a 15% discount.
Here’s a snippet from Black Yéʼii:
Chapter Thirty-One
Lake, North of Crivitz, Wisconsin
Hot and sweaty, George dangled his feet up to his ankles in the cool water lapping gently against the shore. He had stripped off his t-shirt, but didn’t wade into the lake, content to sit on the rock. At least, for the time being.
As he did often, he ran his fingers over the scars on his hands and arms, then his legs, knowing there were many more on his back. Two of the many scars, lengthy and deep, were under his shorts, one near his groin, and the other just below his butt. All scars were visible except those two hidden under his shorts. No one had asked him about them in a long time. Still, he felt all eyes on him in PE, in the locker room, at cross country and track meets, and while swimming.
Each scar served as a reminder of the attempts on his and his family’s lives, just as the scar left by a bullet in Brett’s left shoulder did, and the scars on Brian’s right hand, his arm, shoulder, and back. Brian also had scars around his right eye, along the right side of his head, covered in a puff of white hair that grew with the black hair he was born with. More recently, he had gained another scar: a bullet wound on the right side of his chest. Each scar for each boy reminded them they were safe only for the moment, causing them to be on constant guard and watch.
But their family, and Jeff and Danny, knew something else from those scars. To them, the scars meant the three boys would do anything they could to protect each other and their family.
With the news of MS-13 back in Waukesha and what they had done to Angel and his mother, the boys knew they would need to be on guard and watchful even more. Because of that meeting with the three detectives, George wore his knife in the leather pouch strapped to his hip and would do so for as long as there was a threat. When in bed, it sat within reach on his nightstand. Just in case.
He needed time by himself to think. In the time they had been up there, no one had ventured in the direction he had walked, so he was confident he’d be alone for the time being. He also knew he couldn’t be away for too long, because he’d be missed, and if he was missed, that meant someone, probably more than one, would be worried about him and come looking for him.
But he needed the peace and quiet to consider what his next steps might be, and how he could shield his brothers and his family. He had reasoned that because they might be after him, it was up to him to protect his family once again.
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