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Sympathy for the Widow Kindle Edition

by Jon Athan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 213 ratings
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October 12, 2002: Trevor Morrison, a young man with a loving family and a promising future, is slaughtered at the back of a public bus. The killer, Mario Flores, is found not guilty for reasons of insanity.

Fifteen Years Later: Mario, free and rehabilitated, lives a peaceful life with his wife and daughter. His career is blossoming, his family is healthy, and his home is beautiful. However, Naomi Morrison, Trevor's widow, plans on changing that...

Naomi has planned a night of gruesome torture for Mario and his family. She hopes to find closure, she hopes to find the truth. She wants an answer to her question: was Mario really mentally unstable when he killed Trevor or was he faking it?

Jon Athan, author of The Law of Retaliation, brings you another tale of extreme horror and vengeance. Can you sympathize with a killer?

WARNING: This book contains scenes of graphic violence and disturbing themes. This book is not intended for those easily offended or appalled. Please enjoy at your own discretion.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078XJCCZ1
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1695 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 113 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 213 ratings

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Jon Athan

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Jon Athan is an author from California. Jon was born on September 12, 1992 during a stormy night. As a child, he enjoyed writing and telling scary short stories. Some of these stories got him into some serious trouble with his teachers, but he persevered through the detentions and therapy sessions. (One of those didn't actually happen.) As an adult, Jon has published over 100 short horror stories and several novels. He is a prolific author of dark fiction, known for his shocking horror novels. However, he also dabbles in science-fiction and fantasy. Regardless of genre, Jon does not compromise his vision. His deep-rooted love for horror and storytelling has kept him going through the years.

Other than his love for horror and writing, Jon loves films, especially Korean movies, electronics, video games, and music. He also loves Japanese and Korean culture. In his spare time, he writes movie reviews for several websites and enjoys helping others accomplish their goals. He even writes helpful books for other authors under the pen name "Jonathan Wright."

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Absolutely BRUTAL read! Jon Athan is one of my most favorite extreme horror writers and I've got a huge collection of his books, and I think this was his most violent and messed up yet! That's saying a lot. It's hard to shock me but there were moments during this read where my jaw dropped! And Athan was somehow able to make me feel for both the protagonist and the antagonist which made for an interesting experience while reading. 5/5 decapitated skulls 💀
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Kim Moyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of blood and gore, lol. Heed the warnings ! ! ! !
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
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I luv Jon Atham books. Plenty of blood & gore ! ! ! ! HEED THE WARNINGS ! ! ! !

Trevor Morrison is on his way home to his loving wife and young daughter, lost in thoughts of his home and family he is brutaly slaughtered on his way home from work. His wife, Naomi, must go to the morgue and verify what's left of her beloved husband. Deeply distraught by her loss, her heart breaks even further when she hears that the killer, Mario, escapes the death penalty by claiming reasons of insanity. and freed from the mental hospital 15yrs later. Naomi is obsessed with what she feels is injustice and stalks Mario as his life is turned around and he becomes successful in his career. Mario is now married and has a famiiy, nice home and living the dream. Naomi feels that it's time to confront her husbands murderer. She's had plenty of time to hone her new skills and learn how to use her aquired tools. It'll be a night Mario could never have dreamed of, it'll be a long night for him and his family.

Should Naomi have let Mario live his life or was Naomi's plans justified ? ?

Thank you for reading my review, I hope it helped you.
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elisabeth griggs
4.0 out of 5 stars Vengeance and torture
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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I understand her point. If I lost my family I'd go crazy too. Thank you for writing. Still curious about how authors do research.
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Tara Losacano
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely BRUTAL!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
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Absolutely BRUTAL read! Jon Athan is one of my most favorite extreme horror writers and I've got a huge collection of his books, and I think this was his most violent and messed up yet! That's saying a lot. It's hard to shock me but there were moments during this read where my jaw dropped! And Athan was somehow able to make me feel for both the protagonist and the antagonist which made for an interesting experience while reading. 5/5 decapitated skulls 💀
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Tara Losacano
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely BRUTAL!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
Absolutely BRUTAL read! Jon Athan is one of my most favorite extreme horror writers and I've got a huge collection of his books, and I think this was his most violent and messed up yet! That's saying a lot. It's hard to shock me but there were moments during this read where my jaw dropped! And Athan was somehow able to make me feel for both the protagonist and the antagonist which made for an interesting experience while reading. 5/5 decapitated skulls 💀
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Batman89
5.0 out of 5 stars Shocking revenge tale
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023
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A very good tale of revenge. I thought Naomi would leave the girl untouched by the end. That was the only part I didn't care for. Otherwise, I think Mario deserved everything else that was done to him.
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Antonia Bove
4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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This is one of those that make you think 🤔 can someone's outlandish behavior affect all those connected to the events that take place ? I say yes ! PTSD , insomnia, lost of appetite, depression,anger ect...... mental illness is a subject thats taboo and stigmatized. Will continue on my reading strike Jon you did it again. Loved it !
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Tony dellafiore
5.0 out of 5 stars great revenge book
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018
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I think this book was awesome , she did what I think most people would do , her husbands get killed my some sicko, he gets early because he's faking it, he got what he deserved , and eye for and eye , keep writing those great books cant wait for the next new one
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Kindle Customer. christine pierce
5.0 out of 5 stars Love ALL your books
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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Your books help me to know that there are really bad people in this world
I don't live in fear just more careful
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LindyHolly
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling....
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
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This story was very compelling. I've read so many of Jon Athan's books and I really like his writing style and the way he gets into the action right away. This book did not disappoint in those areas. Another intense horror story by Mr. Athan.
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Juanita Ladd-Quick
5.0 out of 5 stars Another page turner !!!
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
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Read in 2 days, didn’t want to put it down.
Just remember, Jon does warn you at the beginning of his books about intense violence, and if you are easily offended…I love it when a BOOK makes me yell at the pages ( ya know like some people do at a movie, or a sports game) This book is no different. Jon has a way of writing, that flows, you can visually SEE as you READ. Another must have for Jon Athan Fans. I found my sympathy bounced around a bit here and there. Get your copy…and get reading !!
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Juanita Ladd-Quick
5.0 out of 5 stars Another page turner !!!
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
Read in 2 days, didn’t want to put it down.
Just remember, Jon does warn you at the beginning of his books about intense violence, and if you are easily offended…I love it when a BOOK makes me yell at the pages ( ya know like some people do at a movie, or a sports game) This book is no different. Jon has a way of writing, that flows, you can visually SEE as you READ. Another must have for Jon Athan Fans. I found my sympathy bounced around a bit here and there. Get your copy…and get reading !!
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david wright
5.0 out of 5 stars The most disturbing book I have ever read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2020
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This book is intensely violent and disturbing, but not in a sensational way. The shocks come right from the beginning and don't leave you much room to breathe. This will upset and disgust a lot of people, so be warned. For those of a stronger constitution who stick with it, you will be in for a dark and twisted treat. This is not just a splatter book. Yes, there is extreme graphic violence and torture but there is a reason for what takes place. At each step you are subconsciously questioning what is happening - Is THIS justified, how would I react, how would I feel?

A VERY thought provoking, at times distressing book, that breaks the boundaries and pushes you to the limit. Simply put, one of the BEST books that I have ever read!
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Turbo
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2019
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Thought provoking and held me until the end!
Difficult to decide who’s side your on, I won’t post any spoilers because I hate reading spoiler reviews but there was defiantly times during this read I felt sorry for one character and then thought hang on why am I feeling sorry for them after what they done, then it all flipped again and I was left thinking actually I don’t know who’s side I’m on!
Could quite easily be a real life situation!
Defiantly worth a read!
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Geat short read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2019
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He never fails to capture me with his story telling no matter how gruesome not for easily offended people fast becoming a big fan.
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