Drowning in a meaningless existence flipping burgers, Matthew Davis suddenly collapses from a powerful psychic connection he shares with his twin brother, Jake. The pain is violent and immediate, and Matt knows exactly what it means… hundreds of miles away, Jake has been viciously killed. But instead of severing their connection, the murder intensifies it and Matt begins to suffer the agony of Jake’s afterlife.

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- first book read from this author and did not dissapoint . it gotten be hooked from the first chapter .
i think the ending was lacking and need more answer but probably best if there is a season 2 for this and it will be answered . well recommended thriller!

+thankyou netgalley for the opportunity

❤️shaye.read

Unfortunately I’ve been keeping this book at the same percentage for months because the first few pages didn’t really satisfy me and I couldn’t find a reason to go back to the book at all.
I usually read a few chapters before choosing not to finish a book, but I really couldn’t with this one, it wasn’t meant for me.

DNF. Couldn't get into this book, this book just wasn't for me, sadly. Thank you for approving me and I'm sorry I didn't enjoy the book.

It always pains me when I cannot give a good review, but this book turned out to be a disappointment.

It starts strong. Matthew and Jake are twin brothers, sharing a psychic connection, but not getting along and living far away from each other. On the day Jake gets murdered, Matthew realises that their souls’ connection has not died – on the contrary, it has become stronger. But Jake is now in hell…

From that moment on you expect the tension would be ramped up, unfortunately, it’s the opposite. The book drags in many parts, and not much happens for the most of it – basically, the MC goes back to his hometown and catches up with some characters for the majority of the book. Ironically, all the other characters apart from the MC lack depth, especially the romantic interest.

Most importantly, the novel was advertised as horror, but there just isn’t much of it in the book. What’s worse, there are some unintentionally funny scenes – the MC and his love interest having a fight with possessed clothes (!) is one of them

The ending was a bit of a twist and passionately written – hence 2 stars and not 1.

What a wild ride!!! I absolutely loved this horror gem, and would absolutely read from this author again and again! Keep em’ coming!

Lighter than I expected. I connected with the characters, but truly expected this to be a horror story and it falls towards a paranormal thriller.

The idea of never outrunning the demons from your past takes on different meaning in this novel which takes an interesting spin on the possession genre and situates it squarely within the thriller milieu. The characters in this novel all felt real and lived-in, to me, which is what I am always hoping for. Some of the character-driven storylines and relationships wrapped up quite neatly and conveniently, but there was enough groundwork done that it felt justified, if not entirely (narratively) earned. It’s hard to have a story about someone who is returning to the small town they escaped for the big city without relying on some of the expected small-town archetypes, but even as characters slotted into those roles they felt to have life, to be more than just cut and paste, and were compelling enough to keep the story moving.

The writing itself was punchy and direct, with short chapters that kept the plot moving at a brisk pace. We never really sat and brooded too much over what was going on, which paralleled the main character’s own anxiety and sense of urgency. Some of the writing felt a little heavy-handed at times, almost didactic, but never so clunky as to turn me off. It ultimately kept me wanting to move through the story, and offered enough little ideas and red herrings that while I wasn’t *surprised* by the ending, I also had thought of a half dozen other directions he could have gone, just from the clues and hints seeded throughout. I read enough that I rarely expect to be totally surprised by how a story twists and turns during its denouement, so when I still see a half dozen viable paths and am not entirely convinced of which one the author is going to take, I consider that to be good storytelling. However, I do think the story could have taken a little more space to breathe. It was relatively short, and I think there could have been more red herrings/investigation materials, the escalation of the possession story maybe been slowed a little, and there could have been more development of relationships with secondary characters. There are two almost deus-ex-machina characters (Skiz and Andy) who both could have used more screen time, I felt. Even the relationships with the mother, the sheriff, and the meth dealer all could have been developed a little more. Across the board the relationships felt abrupt. And an extended page count could have let us feel the stakes a little more fully. We understand Matt’s level of desperation in the final act, and arguably the severity of the situation was proclaimed early on, but as a reader I never really experienced it. So if there was a little more space for everything to develop, including maybe some of the threats of violence being carried out and a slightly higher body count that would have actually served the story well.

Speaking of the story, it was an interesting way to think about how we relate to our past and to our demons. The combination of supernatural/twin telekinesis and demon possession was an interesting approach to the genre, and it was a lot of fun to have it all place within a thriller context. Sometimes some of the religiosity was too on-the-nose for me, but at the same time it was a logical place to go considering the storyline, and in some ways a more honest approach at exploring the ramifications of possession narratives than others have been willing to take, so it is hard to slight it for that even if it wasn’t my personal taste. Ultimately the build-up, reveal, and resolution were all fulfilling.

I want to thank NetGalley and TCK Publishing., who provided a complimentary eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Our Trespasses was a really interesting read. Identical twin brothers Matt and Jake share a special connection, one where they feel what each other feels, physically. Matt is living in Brooklyn NY, Jake is in Hatchett NE where they were born and raised. One night Matt gets a terrifying jolt of pain, and he instantly knows the worst has happened to Jake.

Matt returns home, only to be mistaken for his brother multiple times and he learns his brother was quite the asshole. Matt makes it a mission to resolve a wrong-doing with his first love while simultaneously trying to find who his brother did wrong, because well, his brother is in Hell, their connection hasn’t been broken even in death and the Devil has caught wind of said connection and finds that this could be his way out of Hell into the world to wreak havoc. Matt is fighting find who killed his brother while combatting the Devil in a really weird paranormal thriller that had me reading well into the night. If you like weird shit like me, you’ll most likely like this too!

When Matthew Davis fled his hometown a decade ago and never looked back, he never expected that the murder of his twin brother, Jake, would be what brings him back. Now that he’s back home in Hatchet, Nebraska, he’s stuck pretending he’s been living the good life in New York rather than flipping burgers for a living. Matt would rather get in and out of town as fast as possible, but the psychic connection between him and Jake is stronger than ever… and Jake is in hell.

I picked this book up expecting a horror novel, but I would sooner classify it as a light paranormal mystery than horror. We follow Matt as he discovers the psychic connection he’s spent the last decade trying to minimize is stronger than ever now that his brother is dead. Not much happens in the book until we get closer to the end, so we mostly follow him as he sort of catches up with a few people in his hometown. Honestly, the only character that I really liked in this book is Matt’s old friend and now priest, Andy. He really was a breath of fresh air and lit up the chapters he was in.

While this was a quick read, I was definitely expecting a much bigger horror aspect, especially with the Devil himself noticing the connection between Matt and Jake. After a while, I started to wonder if Jake was just fooling around and found a way to get out of hell that didn’t actually involve any other entities. Even when Lucifer allegedly inhabits Matt’s body, it seemed more like it was Jake echoing the things he’s learned about the people of Hatchet in hell. I’m on the fence about whether or not it was just Jake all along, especially because Lucifer could’ve shown up at the end and he was nowhere to be seen.

Like I was saying, not much happens until closer to the end of the book. It picks up speed about a quarter to the end, which is also when things really start happening. This makes it a pretty easy read. If you’re looking for a horror novel, I’d say pass on this because it’s much more of a light paranormal mystery. However, if you’re looking for a short and slow paced light paranormal mystery, this might be up your alley.

Drowning in a meaningless existence flipping burgers, Matthew Davis suddenly collapses from a powerful psychic connection he shares with his twin brother, Jake. The pain is violent and immediate, and Matt knows exactly what it means… hundreds of miles away, Jake has been viciously killed. But instead of severing their connection, the murder intensifies it and Matt begins to suffer the agony of Jake’s afterlife.

Hell bent on solving Jake’s murder in order to break the connection, Matt travels to his troubled hometown of Hatchett, Nebraska, where an old lover and savage new enemies expose the festering wounds that Jake left behind.

Matt tries atoning for Jake’s sins, but when a demon infests the connection between the two brothers, Matt must find a way to sever their bond before his world, and ours, become engulfed in the flames of hell.

Now this was a new concept that I hadn’t encountered in horror before. Telepathic twins… yes… the Devil trying to escape from Hell… definitely… but one twin brother doomed to torture in hell whilst the other is being exploited and tempted by the devil himself to gain entry to Earth to rule is blissful havoc… all wrapped into a crime thriller trying to figure out who killed his brother in the first place - was a first for me! And I read…. LOTS!

There was A LOT going on, and at times I wasn’t sure if this novel really knew what genre it wanted to be… but for me I kinda liked the hybrid feel of it cause I love a good crime mystery and I am all over freaky horror… welcome to Hell vibes. Overall not a bad read.

This was a pretty dark supernatural horror thriller about a psychic bond between twins that must be severed after one of the brothers dies violently.

Michael Cordell provides a few unexpected twists and turns (and at least one you’ll see coming) that make you wonder which one was really the evil twin. At 200 pages, the book can be read in a day. Recommended.

I was pleasantly surprised by Our Trespasses. Matt Davis has a special connection with his brother Jake. Not just a normal twin telepathy, but an actual connection that can reach him all the way from Hell. There is something to said here about the root of evil and what drives people to hurt others without being too apologetic to those people by excusing their actions.

This book had an interesting premise, building on the psychic-twin phenomenon and how that relationship could linger on after death.

I found the protagonist hard to connect with; his apathetic attitude, his self-induced absence from the world is something I could identify with in theory but the overall effect made him impossible to empathize with as a reader. After a while, his self-pity was just mildly aggravating. While there’s plenty of plot, it reads more as a character study; the last third of the book focusing more and more on Matt’s introspection and character development. He doesn’t really turn his attitude towards having actual emotions until after an interaction with his old crush.

Matt is a very judgemental character – towards himself and about others. He makes assumptions about the people he meets like he’s a mind reader and judges them bitterly over the smallest details. Conveniently, most of them turn out to have done something immoral, unethical or illegal in the past.

The path the storyline took was rather predictable and a slow build. It was an entertaining read, but not exciting or enveloping. I wouldn’t recommend it to fans of the thriller, horror or supernatural genres – this is more of a generalized contemporary fiction with a supernatural edge. I can see someone using this book in a litcrit essay on Hell, as there were plenty subtle ties to classic works like Dante’s Divine Comedy.

After finishing this book, I feel ambivalent about it. This is not a book I would suggest to a friend or keep a copy on my bookshelf, but I don’t have any regrets about reading it. Maybe I’ve just absorbed some of Matt’s depressed detachment and am lacking my usual enthusiasm.

(I received a free copy of this through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)

Identical twin brother's Matt and Jake share a unique connection which was not severed even after Jake died. Something evil takes notice of this connection and plots to make use of the brothers. Matt left his hometown years earlier to get away from his brother leaving behind his mother and girlfriend, and when he arrives back for Jake's funeral he finds out that Jake was actually one of the town villains and had made many enemies. Matt must severe their connection once and for all by righting the wrongs Jake left behind, but this will not be easy.

The supernatural and horror elements of this book certainly made for a creepy read, although I don't think all of the Evil One's actions made sense in terms of his overall objective. Some classic scary movie scenes where adding in but didn't make sense in terms of the storyline, such as the movie theatre scene.

Some things didn't quite add up but despite this it was a really good read. I enjoyed the various aspect's that put this story together, which I won't name here as it will give the story away. Definitely worth reading.

I'm a bit late to the party with my review, i think it is already published, but I'm a slow reader so...
I enjoyed this paranormal mystery/horror - all those are genres i greatly enjoy. To be honest i read through it quite fast for myself as i was quite engrossed in the story.
Thank you for the arc Netgalley.

Our Trespasses explores the bond between twin brothers Matt and Jake and what happens to that bond after one of them die. A mystery thriller with horror elements, this was a strong story with some very devastating reveals. Small town troubles, family relationships , lost loves, this book has a it all but it's never muddled and everything is explained. In the end it's a heartfelt story about forgiveness and making peace with your past.

Our Trespasses straddles between two genres, horror and mystery, and does it like a professional high-flying trapeze artist. Done with skill and talent, that did not let me down.

Matt Davis and his brother Jake, are identical twins. They share everything, including feelings and sensations. When one is hurt the other feels his pain, one is sick the other is too. But something happened between the brothers to break their close bond and Matt leaves town, never looking back.

Then one day, out of the blue, he is hit with the worse pain of his life, his head is exploding, he fights to stay standing and as he hits the ground he realizes his brother, thousands of miles away, has just been shot in the head and killed.

As if that wasn’t bad enough, when he returns home for the funeral he discovers the connection he shared with Jake is still alive, even though Jake is not. He has to find out who killed him and break that connection. That’s the mystery.

But who killed his brother is the least of his worries. Something has discovered their connection, something not of this world, and it wants to use that link to enter this world. Kick in the horror, hold on tight because Cordell is about to throw you all over the place at such a speed you won't know what hit you.

I really enjoy this book. I have never read, Michael Cordell, and honestly never heard of him. But my Lord, he is a talented story crafter! Reminds me of when Koontz was at his prime.

I tore through this book in record time, needing to find out how it ended and it was worth every minute.

Highly recommended.

Thanks to @Netgalley, TCK Publishing, and Michael Cordell for this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I went into this with high hopes. I'm around a 3.5. I enjoyed the psychic connection storyline, and most of it felt original. I think the books is longer than it needs to be. I think it's longer than the story we have. Too much filler.
I appreciate the descriptive violence though.

I enjoyed this paranormal thriller. I was drawn in from the start and continued reading well past time my bed time. First read by author and it didn’t disappoint.