In the blink of an eye, Robert Jake’s perfect life became hell. Robert Jake, a radio talk show host with a pregnant wife, had the perfect life until, in a moment of “Patriotic Stupidity” he decided to stop talking for a living and start shooting to help his country. Deployed to Iraq, he barely made it home alive, shot-up and full of shrapnel, after a fatal ambush.Moves is a mixture of single … ambush.
Moves is a mixture of single parent meets thriller, action, and suspense in bucket loads. If you like intrigue, plots with twists and turns, a little bit of romance and a story that keeps you holding your breath until the very last page; read on. Moves is a chess game of a page turner, where each chapter keeps you trying to outguess the killer.
E. Walsh Review
“It’s intense, incredibly detailed, twisted, unpredictable and thrilling. From the very beginning I was hooked, I was so intrigued by the storyline and I was caught up in all the detail. Throughout the story I found myself trying to piece everything all together, however, I was always wrong! I never seen the ending coming which made me enjoy it even more.”
We encounter Robert Jakes story, and the stories of those around him, at several points as flashbacks and therapy start to fill in aspects of his past. Jakes suffers with memory loss, bouts of depression and anger caused through PTSD. During an ambush 18 soldiers under his command lost their lives. His wife having died of breast cancer forces him to be a single parent to Rose, his young daughter, whom he loves deeply. She has inherited a little of both her parents, mom’s DNA and his love for flying. He will do anything to protect her. Not understanding why, his life suddenly becomes complicated when the murders of the Dallas District Attorney and two innocent women seem to be connected to him. He gets help from a colleague to help join the dots as his life tumbles out of control.
Jakes life is now embroiled with murder attempts, not only on himself, but on the important people in his life. He has to dig in deep to keep himself balanced while trying to figure out, what the hell is going on. What does the killer want and will they be caught?
Kirkus Review…A riveting murder mystery with well-drawn characters.
“Michaels effectively conceals the killer’s identity and specific motive, which keeps the story engaging. At the same time, the author proficiently develops his characters; for example, widower Jake’s relationships with Rose and his sister, Bonnie, are particularly rewarding.”more
Moves
By: John Michaels
5 out of 5 stars
The story Moves by John Michaels is an amazing book to read. It pulls you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go until the final page. It has action, danger, and mystery. I found myself trying to put the clues together just like a puzzle. I loved reading about the character of Robert Jake. He is a man that has bouts of depression and anger because of the loss of 18 soldiers under his command. He is a well-known radio personality and the single parent to a young girl who he deeply loves. The murders of the Dallas District Attorney and two innocent women seem to be connected to him. What does the killer want and will they be caught? Read this book to find out. This story is well-written and I found myself feeling like I was right there with the characters going through what they do. The book is a page-turner that at times had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. There is intense dialogue as well as suspenseful moments. Don’t miss out on a book that you will not want to put down. Highly recommended.