In the mid-sized city of Roseland, Texas, private investigator Joseph Beck finds himself haunted by a childhood tragedy. The memories of it plague his sleep and threaten to overwhelm him during his waking moments. But Joe soon discovers that he has been bestowed with a rare gift, a sixth sense that allows him to see into the spirit realm. This gift, however, is misunderstood, and he often sees it as a curse.
Joe's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the target of a serial killer with a personal vendetta...a vendetta that not only wants to see Joe dead, but wants to torment his mind in the process. His investigation with the local police takes him down a twisting, turning path that forces him to confront his own internal demons.
As he delves deeper into the case, Joe confides in a local pastor who helps him come to terms with his abilities and with his help, the search for the killer brings Joe closer and closer to his own spiritual awakening: he realizes that his supposed curse is, in fact, a gift from God. With this newfound understanding, Joe sets out to find the killer before everything he loves is destroyed.
As the tension rises, Joe's journey takes readers on a thrilling roller coaster ride of suspense. The colorful characters, a twisting-turning plot, and breathtaking ending will leave readers wanting more. This debut novel by Christopher J. Thomasson is a powerful exploration of the human experience and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
Average Joe, a thrilling roller coaster ride of suspense, is the debut novel by Christopher J. Thomasson. Played out in the mid-sized city of Roseland, Texas, Average Joe delivers colorful characters, a twisting, turning plot, and a breathtaking ending that will leave readers wanting more.