This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
J.A. Thomas is a retired engineer and former small business
owner. 'THE GAP' is his first novel. J.A. has been married to the same kind and patient woman for 25 years. They are the proud parents of two extraordinary adult children, and the companions of two amazing and lovable dogs. When he isn’t writing, J.A. enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, travel and prospecting for the occasional gold nugget.
Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
Pinche, a smuggler working for Colombian drug lords, had fallen out of favor with his bosses, an outcome of failures in his operations. Given a last chance to redeem himself, Pinche is tasked with smuggling a group of immigrants, alongside “merchandise”, through the Gap, a treacherous jungle, to the US. It is not Pinche’s first rodeo through the Gap, and as he leads a group of over a dozen people, with the help of his two enforcers, he anticipates a successful trek. However, little does he know that nothing could be further from the truth. After days of hardship, they encounter an evil force lurking deep in the heart of the jungle, which traps them in an eerie nightmare of gore and chaos. They must not only fight for their survival and sanity, but also face their fears, if they are ever going to make it out of the Gap. Find out how it all goes down in The Gap by J. A. Thomas.
The Gap by J. A. Thomas is a must-read for lovers of horror novels flavored with epic adventure, psychological thrills, edge-of-the-seat suspense, and drama. The author is, without doubt, a master of the art of omniscient narration. The evocative, cinematic depictions of the scenes not only made me feel like I was right next to the well-crafted, diverse cast, but the introspective commentary also allowed me access to their thoughts. This gave context to the dramatic flair accompanying the narrative, and alongside the gritty and tense conversations, made the story both engaging and entertaining. It felt like I was in the jungle, experiencing its raw wildness and the dread within the group. The plot is intriguing, unfolds at a gripping pace, and explores the dynamics behind the South American drug trade and illegal immigration. It exposes the exploitation, despair, violence, danger, and risk involved in both. This heart-pounding read is a horror classic. I loved it.
