Earthbound : A gripping crime thriller full of twists and supernatural suspense by Fynn Perry (popular romance novels TXT) 📗

if he had not been suspended, he wouldn’t have been able to contain the fallout to El Gordito’s operation. The discovery of the pills in transit across a state border made it a federal crime...so he could no longer influence things at NYPD level. That was genius, John!”

John shrugged, “I was desperate to try anything by then.”

“All along we thought Santiago was possessing El Gordito. It seemed like a perfect match, but in fact the Voids matched him with someone far more connected and probably even more cruel.”

“For sure, a military contractor with his own private army and a record of black operations for the government is going to have an evil streak.” John said grimly.

“I’m guessing that once Quinn found out about the FBI’s interest, he and Santiago’s spirit inside him were furious and naturally blamed Lazlo for this further complication. Having Lazlo shot was probably no longer good enough for them. He had to be made to suffer at the hands of Quinn, with Santiago’s spirit experiencing and enjoying every sick moment of it. So, Quinn changed the specifics of the hit and it was that bloodlust that got him caught.”

John acknowledged this, and then a thought crossed his mind. “Jen, what if Lazlo will blame me for this? What if he really has been selected for The Game and comes after me as an evil spirit wanting revenge?”

“There’s no danger of that, John. For a start, you were always a spirit around him. He never met you or saw you while he was still alive, and he only ever knew you as the coma-bound victim of a stabbing. Besides, the hit was already out on Lazlo before you got the FBI’s attention by causing the truck, with pills hidden inside it, to crash. If Lazlo’s spirit is looking for revenge it would be against El Gordito, or the spirit of Quinn if he stayed on Earth.”

“Well if Lazlo does come after me, I won’t see him coming now I’m back in the living, but you, with your gift, you will.”

“But I won’t notice him if he’s possessing someone.” She paused as realization of her predicament crossed her face. “All I know is that in future, when I see someone possessed, I will have no way of knowing who the spirit inside is. Only that there is a high probability that the spirit and the host are likely to be evil. Days, weeks or even years later, I could find out that the person I saw committed some awful crime. And what could I have done to have prevented it? Who could I have told, except you and my father? Another spirit? I have to constantly remember not to even acknowledge their presence. It’s a never-ending nightmare.”

John placed his hand on hers and looked deep into her eyes. “We just went through one nightmare and ended it. We can get through another.” His last words were whispered as his lips closed in on hers. As he kissed her, he couldn’t quite shake the feeling that the spirit world wasn’t yet done with them.

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About the Author

FYNN PERRY was born in a small house in London. According to his mother, he was, as a baby, visited by the ghost of his newly deceased grandmother. His mother regaled Fynn, growing up, with this and other spooky stories of departed family members, building in him a lifelong interest in the supernatural. When not writing, Fynn is a voracious reader of thriller novels. He splits his time between London and Brussels, visiting his twin daughters. Earthbound is his debut novel.

For my daughters, who call me Buba.

Acknowledgments

I really wanted to thank my awesome daughters for putting up with my constant, annoying requests to review draft after draft of this story. They did so with almost unending patience, and without disowning me. They now have the sequel to look forward to.

To my mother who read an early version that was twice this size––I’m sorry for all the parts that have been cut.

Tremendous thanks to to my editor Sue Poulsen for lending me her expert ear, immersing herself in the world I created, and helping me to extract the essence of the story and make it shine.

Writing a book has been harder and more fulfilling than I could ever imagine. Unlike any other work I have known, it has brought me closer to my family, and for that I am most thankful.

Copyright © 2021 by Fynn Perry

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