The danger lies not in the water.As a veteran of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, Talmon Bonnett usually holds his PTSD at bay. When a wealthy couple hires him to spy on Rusty Wing, the man responsible for building the Mourning Island’s new resort, Talmon injects himself into Rusty’s inner circle. Lying about his intentions, Talmon gets to know Rusty’s troubled fiancée Claire, his … fiancée Claire, his sinister Cuban first mate Santos, and Marlene, Rusty’s alluring sister.
Talmon and Marlene begin a torrid affair; then someone is murdered, and Talmon learns that two Cuban mobster brothers are the money behind the resort. Talmon forces the couple to divulge the real reason they hired him. Everything is connected to the murder, Rusty’s circle, the mobster brothers, and Claire’s vanished father, who might know something vital.
Talmon’s lie threatens the life he envisions with Marlene. Violence erupts because of a dispute between the brothers, with Rusty’s circle as targets caught in the middle. Talmon desperately seeks Claire’s father, while the two brothers maintain their collision course.
The Mourning Islands is an electrifying story that fuses mystery, passion, and tragedy against the serene beauty of Florida’s coast.
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The Mourning Islands
By: Douglas Wells
5 out of 5 stars
The story The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is a thrilling book that I loved reading. It has suspense and mystery. It is a story that had me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. I enjoyed reading about that character of Talmon Bonnett. He is a veteran who has taken a job to befriend the man who is responsible for building a new resort on Mourning Island. He is able to hold his own when he needs to and begins his assignment. He can be stubborn. What will Talmon discover? What does the future hold for Talmon? Read this book to find out. There are other characters that I enjoyed reading about. They are all both interesting and intriguing. I enjoyed reading about Marlene. She and Talmon start an affair. She is feisty and one that speaks her mind. Talmon finds himself falling for her. There is also Rusty and Claire. Add in two mobster brothers who are in a dispute and you can’t help feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride that doesn’t end until the final page. I enjoyed that the story is detailed and there are times when I felt like I was right there with the characters seeing what they did. Don’t miss out on a book that is exciting and entertaining to read. Highly recommended.
Talmon Bonnet applies for a job. He is not sure what it is but he was tired of his previous one. He is a ex-soldier recovering for PTSD. The husband and wife hire him to check out how their investment is being run. The Barbours claim to be building a resort on Mourning Island. He is to spy on the builder and find out why there are delays. But nothing is as it seems.
This is an interesting book and though easy to read has a complicated plot. The author created interesting characters that hold true to their personalities throughout the storyline. The characters are put through twists and turns, surprises and trauma. The action is intense at times and very well detailed. The dialogue is interesting because of the personality of Talmon who is cryptic and often says very little. He is a likeable character and one you can empathize with. There is romance, betrayal, murders, fear and hope all weaved into a great thriller. You learn as Talmon learns and that is something I really liked about this book. I think it is worth the read.
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This is the first book from this author that I have read and you can bet that I will be reading more.
The Mourning Islands By Douglas Wells takes you on a wonderful journey of murder, mystery and secrets. It kept me guessing until the end and then I wanted to start it all over again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is an interesting read. The story is about the vet, Talmon Bonnett, who is dealing with PTSD from him serving in the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia. He is hired by someone to spy on a wealthy resort owner. The characters are an interesting group. There is Talmon, mobsters, a wealthy couple, resort owners, and others. This book has some twists and turns in the story and not all the characters are whom they seem to be. There was a good story and the story flowed well. I really enjoyed the book and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
The Mourning Islands was a good 4 star read.
Talmon has been out of the hospital for about 2 years, he was in for PTSD. He is a veteran of the Battle of Mogadishu. He has been hired to go to the Mourning Islands and infiltrate into the lives of some people that are running a new resort on the island and spy on them.
He ends up befriending Claire, Rusty and Marlene who he falls for. When some truths are revealed about what he really needs to do, will he be able to do what is asked of him?
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It took me just a bit in the beginning to get pulled in, but once I was I couldn’t stop reading. We get mystery, romance and so much more. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. The plot was great and be prepared for some unexpected twist and turns. If you like thrilling mysteries with twists you will really enjoy this one. I look forward to reading more from this author.
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is my first book by this author and I am in love with this story. Douglas Wells does an amazing job of keeping on the edge of my seat and a plot that kept me guessing what was going to come next. There were a couple of times when I thought I knew what was going on it took a sharp right and quick left. It has murder, suspense, mystery and romance all rolled into one story. What does a resort, Cuban mobsters, and a veteran with PTSD all have in common? A really good book that you need to read.
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells. I loved this book. Its fast paced and full of emotions and action. Its the story of Talmon Bonnett who has just been released from the hospital after the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia. He has been suffering from PTSD but can usually contain it. He is hired by a wealthy couple to spy on Rusty Wing who has just built Mourning Island’s new resort. He puts himself right in the middle of Rusty’s circle, getting to know Rusty’s sad fiancee, his Cuban First mate Santos and Marlene, Rusty’s sexy sister. Talmon gets to know Marlene very well after he falls in love with her and his lies about why he is really there threatens all those relationships. In this book the good guys and bad guys tend to blur the line. Talmon is so confused because he has come to really care about these people but he also wants to do his job. There is action, suspense, mystery and twists right and left. This book left me emotionally spent! I loved it! Read The Mourning Islands to find out if Talmon survives this wild tale!
The Mourning Islands
By Douglas Wells
4 stars
The genre of this book isn’t one that I would normally choose to read however I had seen it promoted on social media a few times and the blurb sounded intriguing so I thought that I would give it a go and I am so glad I did. It was a really interesting read that was really well written and it was nice to read something a little bit different too. I liked the suspense that ran throughout the book that kept me guessing the whole way through. The author had clearly put a lot of thought into the characters in the story and making sure that the way in which he wrote about them was sensitive and respectful to people who may also suffer the same condition. The authors writing was really detailed and whilst the storyline was a little complex I had no problems following what was happening and I was fully invested in what I was reading.
A really great read and one that I would highly recommend!
The Mourning Islands
By Douglas Wells
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is a book well worth reading. I have to say that this is not what I would normally pick to read but I am so glad that I went out of my norm, had I not I would have missed a beautifully written story. This book is going to take you on a journey that has a lot of layers, these layers for me anyway are suspense, mystery and a little romance. That’s enough to make the story well worth reading right? Well throw in twists and turns throughout the book, you won’t be able to turn the page quick enough to see what is happening next. I highly recommend you read this book; you won’t be disappointed.
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is an intriguing read that I was able to dive right into. This crime thriller is about Talmon, a veteran who suffers from PTSD and has been able to hide it well. He is offered a job to spy on the builders of a new resort on Mourning Island. He in the process is drawn to Marlene, the sister of who he has been hired to spy on. Suddenly there is a murder and Talmon learns that the mob is involved. As the violence grows, Talmon is worried his lie could ruin so much with Marlene and himself. Could Marlene forgive him?
This is my first book by this author and I was not disappointed in anyway and hope to read more from him in the future. This 5 star read I highly recommend and think any crime readers would get lost in this well written book.
The Mourning Islands
By Douglas Wells
This is a story full of mystery, murder and a little romance in the mix. This is a full length novel. Well worth the read.
I really love this story. It was a true rollercoaster of suspense.uv Never a dull moment. Talmon is an veteran, suffering from PTSD. His duty with the Army may have ended, but the nightmares have not. Not long out of the hospital, he gets hired as a spy. That is where the story takes off.
Douglas Wells has written yet another fast paced suspense story. I really have come to like this author. He has a way of getting you worked up. The emotional settings, the romance and the killings all brought out the feels. I fell in love with his characters and want to read more. Keep them coming Douglas Wells!
5 Star
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is a wonderfully written Book that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough I had to know what happens next. This story took me on quite the journey of suspense, mystery, some secrets and lies and even romance. I’ve read other books by this author and I highly recommend reading this book as well as the others by Mr. Wells. Get ready to be taken on a ride where you’ll find yourself on the edge trying to figure out what is going to happen next. I highly recommend reading this book.
The Mourning Island – This is my first read by this author and I was impressed. I felt as if I was reading a Ludlum or De Mille.
A well written, intriguing story filled with storylines that take the reader down multiple paths through the journey a damaged veteran travels. The emotions run the gamut including fear, loss, hope and love.
While a crime story, more than one criminal and crime, there are two touching love stories about two defective couples. Toss in a couple that never gave up hope in their quest of over twenty years.
This author is talented and good with his descriptions, placing the reader in the midst of the story. Good intrigue. Good suspense. Good twists. Good editing. This is my type of book. I found this book on Booksprout. 5*
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
5 Stars
This is not my first book by this author and definitely will not be my last. This story definitely did not come off the way I thought it was going to and although I was looking forward to reading it I’m completely satisfied with how it went. I’m actually wondering if there will be more coming in the future for our Talmon and The Mourning Islands, I loved the setting and the whole concept of this book. There was just enough suspense and winding turns to keep me glued to this one till I finished and then of course just sat there with my mind going 100 different directions.
There are so many things I’d love to comment on and am not going to because I will teeter too close to spoiling parts and I can’t do that. I found that I was able to connect to these characters quickly and thought I had it all figured out about ¾’s of the way in but then this author decided to derail everything I had figured out and has left me with wanting more.
Will definitely be watching for more from this author, I enjoyed the first book I read by Mr. Wells but this one is my favorite so far.
Awesome and highly recommend!
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells was the first I had read by him. But will not be the last. This story drew me in from the beginning and I hated finishing it because I was enjoying it so much.
Talmon is hired to do one job, that is to get information on the Resort being build to report back to the investors. There ends up being so much more to the story and lots of surprises.
I really enjoy suspenseful mysteries, but this one I loved. The characters were great with a lot of depth. I can’t wait to read others by Mr. Wells.
THE MOURNING ISLANDS is one of those books that I went into thinking it was one thing when it was really about something else. Well it was kind of what I thought it would be but so so much more.
This is a multi dimensional story that twists and turns along the way. The characters are well developed, the story is well plotted and it is an enjoyable read.
The Mourning Islands
By Douglas Wells
Rated 4 stars
This is a tale that takes you in ups and downs. There is some romance in it but it’s not the theme for the book. Mystery and intrigue are what fuel this story. Talmon is hired by a couple to spy on their investment. While doing that he meets a load of new people. They are mafia, con men and lovely ladies. The story drew me in and didn’t let go. I was wanting to know what was going to happen. It seemed like there are two different stories to follow along with. I enjoyed the characters and the trouble they got into.
The Mourning Islands is a story full of mystery, murder, suspense, drama, and secrets. I felt like the first half of the book was a slow burn to get to the last part where things start to unravel. This book also doesn’t have an ending that you would expect, but I can’t get into details or it’ll ruin the whole experience for you. There are several layers to the story that have you guessing on whether they are all connected. This book was an interesting read, but definitely not something you want if you are looking for light or feel good entertainment. Could be a good read for a dark and stormy night though
I really enjoyed this book once i got into it. It felt a bit slow at the start but the twists and turns in it were amazing and i didnt see them coming.
This story involves a romance, someone hired as a investigator, a kidnapping and cuban mafia which all makes for a interesting and page turning story
The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is the first book that I have read by this author. I don’t typically read this kind of book but im so glad that I did .This read is Suspenseful and mysterious. This book is about a veteran named Talmon he has PTSD but I feel he has it under control. This book has a little of everything from a romance and death to suspense. The Mourning Island is a must read and will keep you reading for more it will keep you on your toes :). After reading The Mourning Islands by Mr Wells I look forward to reading more books that he has written. I Recommend this book to be added to your pile of must reads.