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Apex Predator
What is the legal definition of human? Is there something beyond a psychopath? Are humans still at the top of the food chain? These questions and their answers play a central role in Apex Predator. The novel is inspired by true events and utilizes real evolutionary, forensic psychiatry and cognitive science, making it truly frightening and thought-provoking.
The story, however, begins with Steven Loomis, a man, a father looking for answers after his daughter's kidnapping and brutal murder. He wants to understand what drives monsters like the one that kidnapped and killed his daughter. What he discovers is that his daughter’s killer was just the tip of the iceberg; that there are far more sinister and powerful forces at play, forces that Steven was not expecting nor prepared for. He realizes that what he has found is the most significant and real threat that humanity has ever faced.
And while he wants to simply grieve like a father that lost his little girl, he realizes that he must play a role he is neither sure he is ready for nor willing to play. He ultimately understands that only he can warn the world about the threat, only he can do something about it. Steven Loomis finds himself in the fight of his life as he tries to warn the world of the threat, to protect his family and to keep himself out of prison.
The story, however, begins with Steven Loomis, a man, a father looking for answers after his daughter's kidnapping and brutal murder. He wants to understand what drives monsters like the one that kidnapped and killed his daughter. What he discovers is that his daughter’s killer was just the tip of the iceberg; that there are far more sinister and powerful forces at play, forces that Steven was not expecting nor prepared for. He realizes that what he has found is the most significant and real threat that humanity has ever faced.
And while he wants to simply grieve like a father that lost his little girl, he realizes that he must play a role he is neither sure he is ready for nor willing to play. He ultimately understands that only he can warn the world about the threat, only he can do something about it. Steven Loomis finds himself in the fight of his life as he tries to warn the world of the threat, to protect his family and to keep himself out of prison.
534 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2014
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February 5, 2015
Review: APEX PREDATOR
Clever, cunning, insightful: this up-close and personal look at sociopathy illustrates the process of such minds, illuminates their sense of entitlement (imagine a toddler grown large, with power and deception: "I want that, I will have it--NOW!!"), their inability to empathize, sympathize, or understand others. Author J. L. Faura gives us the "inside view" of these predators, those who stand at the top of the food chain because they lack conscience as does a shark or jellyfish.
I reviewed a digital copy provided via StoryCartel for review purposes. No fees were exchanged.
Clever, cunning, insightful: this up-close and personal look at sociopathy illustrates the process of such minds, illuminates their sense of entitlement (imagine a toddler grown large, with power and deception: "I want that, I will have it--NOW!!"), their inability to empathize, sympathize, or understand others. Author J. L. Faura gives us the "inside view" of these predators, those who stand at the top of the food chain because they lack conscience as does a shark or jellyfish.
I reviewed a digital copy provided via StoryCartel for review purposes. No fees were exchanged.
February 4, 2016
Compelling plot, but a little clunky on the conversations
February 26, 2015
>Review - Apex Predator -
>I received this book from the author and from Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock. I am an independent reviewer. This is the first book in the Beyond a Psychopath series and ends in a cliffhanger.
> On the surface, this book seems like just a crime drama with litigation. Steven is an ex-Seal Team 6 member, now working at a private security firm. His daughter is the victim of a serial killer of little girls. Steven uses his special resources to unknowingly help the police catch the perpetrator. Steven then does what probably every parent would wish they could do in his situation, he uses a sniper rifle to kill the killer. All of this happens in the first half of the book, so the reader is thinking "What is the rest of this long book about?"
>This story needs this case to introduce its true plot, the introduction of another species of human. A species that is a born predator and very dangerous to humans.
>The book is really divided into 4 parts; the crime, the aftermath, the reveal and the defense. The author takes the time to really explain the scientific research behind the theory of another species, higher on the food chain than humans. He is convincing the reader, right along with Steven, into believing these predators exist. The book stalls a bit in Steven's many, many introspective dialogues with himself, going over his meticulous plan and thoughts on the new information.
>The trial prep is interesting, to a point. It seems the author is trying so hard to be realistic that every boring step of a jury trial is gone over, explained to Steven and then we witness the actual event. Way too much of the same info is shared and some of it is superfluous. We really did not need to participate in the motion for trial or listen to Steven's lawyers discuss the prosecutions reasons for doing it.
>The character of Dr. Barlow is interesting. As a living example of a predator, the reader is unsure of his threat, which is not really revealed in this book. All in all, the book was thought provoking and an interesting look at public opinion, science and the media.
>This book is for an adult audience due to violence.
January 24, 2019
I found prologue in this book very intriguing. Then there was a pre-story, I was hoping for more blood-brains-guts-over-the-wall stuff, but okay, it's not bad the way it is. And then, after 30% of the story, I found myself thinking "I've already read that somewhere..." And guess where? In this very book! It has sooooooo muuuuuch of a repetitive stuff, I don't know why Mr. Faura did this. It could be 50% less to read if u cut all this unnecessary repeats.
November 14, 2014
An enthralling fictional thriller sprinkled with just enough facts to make you wonder if this isn't a crime reporters account of true events, this book is engaging from the beginning to the end. Obviously setup to become a series, the author doesn't leave you with a cliffhanger. The book wraps up nicely and gives a little teaser of the next. This book will probably appeal to a wide array of readers from those into horror, mystery, psychological thrillers and even sci-fi.
January 19, 2015
Enthrall in read! Steven the protagonist is something more than just a action happy special operator. Truly a thought provoking read! That there is a predator amongst us that is perfectly disguised as one of us "humans" is a frightening thought and gives one pause!
February 18, 2015
Now that was just scary and disturbing. Well written.
July 31, 2015
I really enjoyed this thriller. It was filled with engaging characters, sharp details and unexpected twists and turns.
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