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Mike Thompson's Blood Betrayal, and the entire
Wolf Magnussen series, is a complex and
suspense-filled collection chronicling the break
down of a man suffering from post-traumatic stress
disorder after years in the Special Forces, and the
killing of his only son. His delusions, fueled by an
intense life of military service, guilt, and mental
anguish endured at the hands of his loved ones,
become a catalyst to exact revenge on the people
that are the true cause of his looming insanity...
Wolf Magnussen series, is a complex and
suspense-filled collection chronicling the break
down of a man suffering from post-traumatic stress
disorder after years in the Special Forces, and the
killing of his only son. His delusions, fueled by an
intense life of military service, guilt, and mental
anguish endured at the hands of his loved ones,
become a catalyst to exact revenge on the people
that are the true cause of his looming insanity...
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"There are certain elements that, for me, create an
especially compelling piece of dramatic fiction. If
the book features episodes of violence or fear that
are just as powerful for their psychological effect
as they are for the acts themselves, I’m going to be
drawn to the story. I have a great appreciation
for writing that really explores what is occurring in a
person’s mind, no matter how twisted. When
this complicated sense of terror is found within the
context of family relationships, the plot becomes
even more captivating. First-time author Mike
Thompson captures both of these features with his
gripping new release Blood Betrayal.
Blood Betrayal details the story of Dimitri
Magnussen, a veteran who is suffering from post-
traumatic stress disorder following seven years in
the Special Forces, and the murder spree that he
embarks upon while on a family hunting trip with his
brother and son. As the story unfolds through the
eyes of his brother Wolf, the progression of Dimitri’s
violent rage and his terrifying crimes makes him into
a character with seemingly no conscience or
hesitation to spill blood. However, revelations that
are left unknown to the reader until the closing
chapters of the book will complicate the situation
and, at least for this reader, create an
uncomfortable sense of ambiguity.
Mike Thompson does a wonderful job of using
language to create a dark and suspenseful
environment. As I turned each page of Blood
Betrayal, I began to sense each dark corner and
mysterious noise that existed in the comfort of my
home. Even when the mood is a frightening one, I
love getting lost in a book that transplants me into
every emotion and experience in the story. From
the terror that Wolf feels when he does not know
who or what is stalking him in the mountains to the
climatic moments during which Dimitri becomes the
hunted and shocking family secrets are revealed,
Thompson makes sure that every word contributes
to the growing suspense.
I believe the impact of Blood Betrayal was multiplied
for me by the current events that we see on the
news every evening. The record number of PTSD
cases stemming from the military conflicts in
Afghanistan and Iraq has made many Americans
more aware of this frightening reality. It is apparent
that Thompson uses his own experience as a
veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and as a Close
Quarters Combat instructor to develop the
characters in this book and that makes their
personalities even more riveting. While the
character of Dimitri Magnussen is certainly an
extreme case, I know that shedding light on this
emotional topic will continue to be important for
years to come.
With Blood Betrayal, Mike Thompson has crafted a
novel that will attract fans of suspense and those
who appreciate the successful efforts of the author
to bring his own expertise into a fictional format.
The plot is unique and undoubtedly will have the
readers guessing until the very last page, with a
conclusion that warranted an audible gasp from me
as I sat alone in my living room. On the back
cover of his book, Thompson shares that Blood
Betrayal is just the first release in the Wolf
Magnussen series and I look forward to discovering
what Thompson has in store for us next."
-Sarah Moore, Writers in the Sky
especially compelling piece of dramatic fiction. If
the book features episodes of violence or fear that
are just as powerful for their psychological effect
as they are for the acts themselves, I’m going to be
drawn to the story. I have a great appreciation
for writing that really explores what is occurring in a
person’s mind, no matter how twisted. When
this complicated sense of terror is found within the
context of family relationships, the plot becomes
even more captivating. First-time author Mike
Thompson captures both of these features with his
gripping new release Blood Betrayal.
Blood Betrayal details the story of Dimitri
Magnussen, a veteran who is suffering from post-
traumatic stress disorder following seven years in
the Special Forces, and the murder spree that he
embarks upon while on a family hunting trip with his
brother and son. As the story unfolds through the
eyes of his brother Wolf, the progression of Dimitri’s
violent rage and his terrifying crimes makes him into
a character with seemingly no conscience or
hesitation to spill blood. However, revelations that
are left unknown to the reader until the closing
chapters of the book will complicate the situation
and, at least for this reader, create an
uncomfortable sense of ambiguity.
Mike Thompson does a wonderful job of using
language to create a dark and suspenseful
environment. As I turned each page of Blood
Betrayal, I began to sense each dark corner and
mysterious noise that existed in the comfort of my
home. Even when the mood is a frightening one, I
love getting lost in a book that transplants me into
every emotion and experience in the story. From
the terror that Wolf feels when he does not know
who or what is stalking him in the mountains to the
climatic moments during which Dimitri becomes the
hunted and shocking family secrets are revealed,
Thompson makes sure that every word contributes
to the growing suspense.
I believe the impact of Blood Betrayal was multiplied
for me by the current events that we see on the
news every evening. The record number of PTSD
cases stemming from the military conflicts in
Afghanistan and Iraq has made many Americans
more aware of this frightening reality. It is apparent
that Thompson uses his own experience as a
veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and as a Close
Quarters Combat instructor to develop the
characters in this book and that makes their
personalities even more riveting. While the
character of Dimitri Magnussen is certainly an
extreme case, I know that shedding light on this
emotional topic will continue to be important for
years to come.
With Blood Betrayal, Mike Thompson has crafted a
novel that will attract fans of suspense and those
who appreciate the successful efforts of the author
to bring his own expertise into a fictional format.
The plot is unique and undoubtedly will have the
readers guessing until the very last page, with a
conclusion that warranted an audible gasp from me
as I sat alone in my living room. On the back
cover of his book, Thompson shares that Blood
Betrayal is just the first release in the Wolf
Magnussen series and I look forward to discovering
what Thompson has in store for us next."
-Sarah Moore, Writers in the Sky
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