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Captive No More
Jack Savage was not raised to be the sort of man that would want to hurt people. In fact, he was raised to be quite the opposite. But when he finally ventured out into the world as an adult, he began to experience just how truly cold and cruel the world could be. What should have been a fairly normal existence as an adult, began to decay into one of a dysfunctional nature. And it all began to unravel for Jack because of a love he never should have pursued, and the career in professional wrestling that he gave up for her.
Fast-forward several years and Jack finds himself waking up strapped to a bed on the 7th floor of a secretive institution known only as 'Effingham'. With no memory of how he arrived at Effingham, or why there is a fair amount of blood on his clothes; he struggles to come to gripes with the reality that he has been committed to a mental health facility for evaluation.
Along the way, Jack is told to begin a journal in which he should record his thoughts. The hope is that his daily entries will at some point jog his memory about the actions that led to his arrival on the secretive 7th floor at Effingham. But before he can recall those horrendous actions, a chance encounter with a young female resident has Jack thrust into an entirely new romance in his heart.
In time, Jack's memories slowly start to return to him. But as the memories are slow to return, his heart is quick to be given away to the distraught beauty whom he shares a perpetual emotional suffering with. Jack's desire to be her "knight in shining armor" may not mesh with her plans for them though. As he finally starts to receive glimpses of his breaking point, Jack faces the even harsher reality that he may never get the chance he so desperately wants to be happy.
When it becomes apparent Jack must choose between facing up to his actions, or risking everything for love once more.....Jack is unsure of who, or what, to trust. Most of all, he questions whether or not he can trust himself and the feelings he has for a woman yet again.
With vicious memories haunting him, and life inside of a psych ward starting to become the new reality he never wanted, Jack must become that part of himself that he hates if he is to survive the 7th floor of Effingham. No one is safe in the mind of Jack Savage. And he'll do whatever it takes to make things right in his mind.
Only Jack knows what Jack is capable of...
Fast-forward several years and Jack finds himself waking up strapped to a bed on the 7th floor of a secretive institution known only as 'Effingham'. With no memory of how he arrived at Effingham, or why there is a fair amount of blood on his clothes; he struggles to come to gripes with the reality that he has been committed to a mental health facility for evaluation.
Along the way, Jack is told to begin a journal in which he should record his thoughts. The hope is that his daily entries will at some point jog his memory about the actions that led to his arrival on the secretive 7th floor at Effingham. But before he can recall those horrendous actions, a chance encounter with a young female resident has Jack thrust into an entirely new romance in his heart.
In time, Jack's memories slowly start to return to him. But as the memories are slow to return, his heart is quick to be given away to the distraught beauty whom he shares a perpetual emotional suffering with. Jack's desire to be her "knight in shining armor" may not mesh with her plans for them though. As he finally starts to receive glimpses of his breaking point, Jack faces the even harsher reality that he may never get the chance he so desperately wants to be happy.
When it becomes apparent Jack must choose between facing up to his actions, or risking everything for love once more.....Jack is unsure of who, or what, to trust. Most of all, he questions whether or not he can trust himself and the feelings he has for a woman yet again.
With vicious memories haunting him, and life inside of a psych ward starting to become the new reality he never wanted, Jack must become that part of himself that he hates if he is to survive the 7th floor of Effingham. No one is safe in the mind of Jack Savage. And he'll do whatever it takes to make things right in his mind.
Only Jack knows what Jack is capable of...
328 pages, Paperback
First published November 2, 2014
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About the author
T.H. Dillon
4 books24 followersaka/fka Thomas Hunter Dillon
My works are either inspired by true events, based on true events, or are heavily influenced by authentic experiences in my life. I want nothing more than to write stories that entertain and help people escape (albeit for a short period of time) from the stress, anxiety, depression, and dysfunction of their own lives. If I have accomplished that, then I am successful where it matters most.
I am currently authoring 'The Jack Savage Trilogy'.
Book 1: Captive No More - (2014) currently available
Book 2: On The Prowl - due 2/14/18
Book 3: A Savage Trap - due late 2018
I will be authoring individual titles in the near future as well.
You can find me on Facebook and connect with me there via my author page. I love getting feedback from my readers!
My works are either inspired by true events, based on true events, or are heavily influenced by authentic experiences in my life. I want nothing more than to write stories that entertain and help people escape (albeit for a short period of time) from the stress, anxiety, depression, and dysfunction of their own lives. If I have accomplished that, then I am successful where it matters most.
I am currently authoring 'The Jack Savage Trilogy'.
Book 1: Captive No More - (2014) currently available
Book 2: On The Prowl - due 2/14/18
Book 3: A Savage Trap - due late 2018
I will be authoring individual titles in the near future as well.
You can find me on Facebook and connect with me there via my author page. I love getting feedback from my readers!
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November 7, 2014
What a story! Can't wait to see what happens next!
November 7, 2014
4.5 stars. T.H. had me hooked when he posted the first two chapters up on his blog. This is a different genre from what he usually writes, but he had me anyways. What did Jack do to be sent to Effingham? Why doesn't he remember? What was his profession before he retired? I still can't believe I didn't figure out what Jack did before we finally find out.
You think Jack isn't making any progress and then BAM, curve ball!! You find out some things, left with more questions than answers and then the book ends!!
I can't wait for the next one to read more about Jack's adventure and to hopefully get my questions answered!
You think Jack isn't making any progress and then BAM, curve ball!! You find out some things, left with more questions than answers and then the book ends!!
I can't wait for the next one to read more about Jack's adventure and to hopefully get my questions answered!
November 7, 2014
4.5 stars. T.H. had me hooked when he posted the first two chapters up on his blog. This is a different genre from what he usually writes, but he had me anyways. What did Jack do to be sent to Effingham? Why doesn't he remember? What was his profession before he retired? I still can't believe I didn't figure out what Jack did before we finally find out.
You think Jack isn't making any progress and then BAM, curve ball!! You find out some things, left with more questions than answers and then the book ends!!
I can't wait for the next one to read more about Jack's adventure and to hopefully get my questions answered!
You think Jack isn't making any progress and then BAM, curve ball!! You find out some things, left with more questions than answers and then the book ends!!
I can't wait for the next one to read more about Jack's adventure and to hopefully get my questions answered!
August 24, 2015
This was rather a different breed of book than I expected from T.H. Dillon, and I have to say I absolutely LOVED IT!! Raw, gritty, suspenseful ... and so real. I felt as if I were trapped in Effingham, confused, afraid, with no memory ... then the mindbend served to us in the last pages? BRAVO!! I honestly didn't see it coming!
Can't wait to see more!
Can't wait to see more!
November 6, 2014
What the hell Thomas!?!? Soooo good!! can't WAIT to see what happens next with Jack & Lola.
April 24, 2015
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I'm still sitting here like what the hell!? Just when I thought I had everything figured out in Captive No More, it feels like the rug was pulled out from under my feet and now I'm utterly confused. And that's a good thing! This book is so different than my usual read but sometimes a change of pace is nice. Jack Savage wakes up one day in Effingham, a secret mental institution, with no clue why he is there or how he got there. Something happened the night before, something that had Jack covered in blood but it's something he has no memory of. Each day that Jack was in Effingham (that place is so creepy, as are the people that work there) and the better I got to know him, I became more and more curious about...well everything! There's only one person in Effingham who understands Jack's feelings, Lola, but they're torn apart so suddenly and I'm dying to know what is going to happen for both of these characters in the future. The third person storytelling was a little hard for me to get into in the beginning but the more I read, it began to flow much better. I did love the Dear Diary entries, they gave me more insight to Jack's character since they were in his POV. I would have liked a little more depth in general. I didn't feel for the characters all that much, my interest in the story is mainly based on my curiosity. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though since my curiosity has me wanting book two ASAP; I honestly have no clue as to what will happen next!
I'm still sitting here like what the hell!? Just when I thought I had everything figured out in Captive No More, it feels like the rug was pulled out from under my feet and now I'm utterly confused. And that's a good thing! This book is so different than my usual read but sometimes a change of pace is nice. Jack Savage wakes up one day in Effingham, a secret mental institution, with no clue why he is there or how he got there. Something happened the night before, something that had Jack covered in blood but it's something he has no memory of. Each day that Jack was in Effingham (that place is so creepy, as are the people that work there) and the better I got to know him, I became more and more curious about...well everything! There's only one person in Effingham who understands Jack's feelings, Lola, but they're torn apart so suddenly and I'm dying to know what is going to happen for both of these characters in the future. The third person storytelling was a little hard for me to get into in the beginning but the more I read, it began to flow much better. I did love the Dear Diary entries, they gave me more insight to Jack's character since they were in his POV. I would have liked a little more depth in general. I didn't feel for the characters all that much, my interest in the story is mainly based on my curiosity. That isn't necessarily a bad thing though since my curiosity has me wanting book two ASAP; I honestly have no clue as to what will happen next!
November 21, 2014
To sum up my feelings in just a few words, Holy shit, what a thrill ride!
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to wake up in a psych ward with no memory has to how you got there? I will forewarn anyone who is sensitive to mature language that this may not be the right book for you to read. Hell, there’s even a warning label on the back. When I met T.H. Dillon a few weekends ago at Indie Unmasked, I told him that the best way to tell if I honestly liked a book was to check out the number of times I swore in a review. I think if I were to do that with my Captive No More review, I might be banned from Goodreads and Amazon reviews based the numerous times I’d be using fuck in a sentence.
T.H. Dillon has created such a world in Captive No More. Effingham isn’t exactly the type of place you’d ever want to find yourself in. Right off the bat, I had this strange and eerie feeling that something wasn’t right about the staff. What I didn’t expect was the momentous twist about Jack’s lost memories. I honestly sat and stared at the very last page of the book in sheer shock. Dillon has managed to confound someone who often picks up on an author’s subtle hints to the major cliffhanger or ending. That within itself deserves major kudos. This author has a refined ability to write and build a book world that makes you feel that this could be someone’s autobiography as well as his ability to branch off into a completely different genre, which shows just how genuinely well he is as a writer. It isn’t easy to pull off such a juxtaposition genre switch and Dillon has done it with ease. I am greatly looking forward to reading the next book in the trilogy.
January 3, 2018
The unnecessary use of racial slurs and sexual violence in this book were not for me.
January 25, 2018
The amount of profanity and utter lack of editing made this book an extremely hard read for me... The plot, what little there was, did not intrigue me much either. I would not recommend it.
February 1, 2018
I was frustrated with the level of repetition in the writing as well as the complete lack of depth. I didn’t appreciate nor was it believable that all of the hospital staff was sex crazed.
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