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Revelation: A Thriller Kindle Edition

by Carter Wilson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 277 ratings
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WINNER - 2017 Colorado Book Awards (Thriller)WINNER - 2017 International Book Awards (Mystery/Suspense)WINNER - 2016 Foreword Reviews Book of the Year (Thriller & Suspense)WINNER - 2017 RONE Award (Suspense/Thriller: Long) *tied for first place

When Harden Campbell wakes cold and beaten in a dirt-floor cell, he finds only three other things in the room with him: the mutilated body of his good friend, an ancient typewriter, and a stack of blank paper, the top sheet of which has a single, typed sentence.

Tell me a story.

He knows the message is from Coyote, his brilliant, megalomaniacal roommate whose lust for power and reverence has recently revealed him for the true sociopath he is. Now, as the founder of a new religion with disturbing roots--Revelation--Coyote's most evil side has emerged. From the moment Harden sees that stack of paper, he knows his one chance of escape is through his own words, and only his ability to successfully recount the dark story of what happened over the past year at Wyland University will determine whether he lives to see the woman he loves once again--or is silenced forever.

This will be the most difficult story Harden has ever written, and each word must be chosen with the utmost care. Because Coyote will be reading each and every one of them.
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WINNER - 2017 Colorado Book Awards (Thriller)WINNER - 2017 International Book Awards (Mystery/Suspense)WINNER - 2016 Foreword Reviews Book of the Year (Thriller & Suspense)WINNER - 2017 RONE Award (Suspense/Thriller: Long) *tied for first place
"An enthralling thriller...Wilson infuses his terrifying plot with intricate twists and turns, all totally credible." ―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"This is a sledgehammer of a novel, slamming away at the foundations of modern cult religions until nothing is left but rubble to be carted away... a powerful story... an intense experience for those who can take it." ―Booklist

"Revelation is a masterful story of suspense." ―Dawn Ius, The Big Thrill magazine
"Revelation is an exquisite story of psychological control and suspense that is both thought-provoking and visceral in its impact, and it will keep you awake far into the night." ―The Oklahoman
"This novel grabs the reader by the throat, becoming tighter and tighter as the story progresses making breathing difficult and fast page-turning a must. Wow, Mr. Wilson." ―Ind'Tale Magazine (five stars)

About the Author

Carter Wilson is the USA Today and #1 Denver Post bestselling author of six critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a three-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his novels have received multiple starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal. His seventh novel, The Dead Husband, will be launched in May 2021 by Poisoned Pen Press. Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that is spooky but isn't haunted...yet.

Visit him at carterwilson.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01C6Z3IKA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oceanview Publishing (December 13, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2594 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 277 ratings

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USA Today bestselling author Carter Wilson has written nine critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Additionally, he is the host of the Making It Up podcast and founder of the Unbound Writer company, which provides coaching services, writing retreats, and online classes. Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that is spooky but isn’t haunted…yet.

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Viv
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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Four young men meet in college and end up sharing an apartment together. Jason, fit, funny and a follower. Derek, of strong mind and body. Harden, kind and grounded. Lastly, Coyote -Wiley is his real name, arrogant and made of money. All of them rich, except for Harden.

Coyote didn't care about others only about his next conquest. "I'm going to be a great man, or I'll be a horrible man. But I can't be both." After reading an excerpt of Harden's English lit paper on religions, Coyote decided to test it. An experiment, he called it. He wanted to play a messiah of sorts. He was convincing. A carnival barker with fancy parlor tricks. Coyote needed followers. To see how many apostles he could convince. A new religion. The Revelation. However, with too much control comes chaos. With Coyotes' level of narcissism, came danger. If you no longer followed, you would be eliminated.

~ An intense and pulsating diary of a madman. Of those willing to follow and those that dare to resist. Incredibly written, where the characters come to life. Captivating until the end.
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gma
4.0 out of 5 stars The premise is sort of outlandish but I did enjoy the characters
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017
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As a mature women, books about college students really aren't my thing, however, this book held my interest till the very end. Lots of twits and turns. The premise is sort of outlandish but I did enjoy the characters. Good summer read.
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Georgann M Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars Chillingly!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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Carter Wilson is an amazing writer. Every book I’ve read that he’s authored has been a true edge on your seat thriller. It surprises me that he doesn’t seem to be very well known. The way he tells his story is unique & there’s always at least one character that is a true sociopath. If you enjoy an edge to your reading you will not disappointed with this novel. Be prepared to be entertained!
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Colo Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent Page Turner
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2022
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This was my second Carter Wilson thriller, after Mr. Tender’s girl. Three elements of his stories, so far, that put him at or near the top of my “must-read” list: 1. His inventory of disturbing creative ideas for storylines. Carter has a mind that must have escaped from the same crypt as Stephen King’s. 2. The intelligence of his storytelling. The psychology that drives the emotion is terrific. 3. The conflict he weaves between the beautifully drawn characters adds a sense of realism. This one had me from the opening line. Then it just got stranger and stranger, twisting, screwing, snaking through the wreckage of adolescent minds, ruined by a mensa sociopath. All good until the epilogue. The only missing star is for the length of the ending. Somewhat laborious. But I’ll remember this one for a long time. Loved it. On to the next one.
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Nancy D
5.0 out of 5 stars New author for me - yay!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2017
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I recently read 3 books by this author, one after the other, and enjoyed each one very much. They are all mystery/thrillers but each one was different, not at all formulaic. I was hooked from the beginning of each one and did not anticipate the endings. I look forward to more from Carter Wilson!
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VAM
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense Psychological Thriller 4.5🌟
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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It is intense from the beginning and never lets up. Some reviews suggest that the plot was unrealistic. I disagree! Young people, particularly college students, are by nature curious, searching, open to new concepts, and thus susceptible. Some fall under the influence of a crackpot or charlatan, and most emerge wiser with only temporary negative impacts. But occasionally some may fall prey to one who is both evil and charismatic. (Think Charles Manson). Such is the foundation of the storyline of this well written psychological thriller.
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LDN
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnetic storyteller
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
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I found the story intriguing and compelling. I am always impressed when an author can write about horrible situations without unnecessary detail. What was suffered at the hands of captors was brutal but not overboard. We felt his childhood pain without hearing every ugly detail. Other than a very few F-bombs, foul language wasn't a feature. Well written by a talented writer.
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Lemon Curd
4.0 out of 5 stars I like authors that know how to propel a story forward ...
Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2017
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This was quite a unique story about college students dealing with their psychopathic roommate. It's a thriller with interesting yet realistic characters. I like authors that know how to propel a story forward and build up the plot making it hard to put the book (or my kindle) down.
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