The Release of Jonathan Flite (Book 2 of the Jonathan Flite Series)

If you've read the first book,this is very much a must read... it fleshed out the story of Elijah (am assuming each book will do that with a seperate character) whilst slowly moving us forward in the "present day".
It's still nuts,there's a lot going on,but it's fast paced and interesting.
I worry by book 5 there will be too much to remember though.
Still no closer to knowing the "why?" of Jonathan... but still looking forward to finding out more.

Mysterious and atmospheric, this book was gripping from start to finish. A fine example of the genre from a new voice.

Blurb~
“Jonathan Flite wants to disappear. Apart from being Rhode Island’s infamous nurse killer about to walk free, he’s also facing more public scrutiny than ever before. The FBI has begun taking his connection to the long-lost Idle County Seven seriously, drawing links between people Jonathan claims to remember and last summer’s nuclear terrorist attack in Geneva, Switzerland. Furthermore, the perpetrator from last fall’s murders at Crescent Rehabilitation Center is still at large, leaving a number of questions unanswered about how and why the crimes might have been linked to the events in Europe.
When an anonymous stranger begins sending Jonathan letters encouraging him to tell the truth about the Idle County Seven mystery, his loved ones brace themselves for the onslaught of attention it might bring. As media reports creep toward the truth, the scientific and religious implications of Jonathan’s psychological condition begin to pique public interest—and expose those who would resort to violence in order to keep them under wraps.”
Review~
I cannot rave enough about how wonderfully Beier writes. His descriptions of places, characters, and even emotions are absolutely believable, and so realistic that the reader truly feels a part of the story. This is such a wonderfully written book! In fact, I’ll even give a list of just SOME of the emotions explored: loneliness, elation, forgiveness, compassion, mistrust, apprehension, sympathy, and inner turmoil. It also covers topics such as prejudice, religion, ignorance, sexual preference, family dynamics, psychology, and so much more. This is the second book of the series, and I liked it even more than the first. Beier is a phenomenal author.
The story advanced at a steady pace for the plotline. While the narrative moves back and forth between different times, places, and people- it was never confusing. There was always a clear sense of the timetable and the characters being written about.
The plot development was amazing. This story is entirely well crafted. Beier has presented a tale that is interwoven with such humanity that it will bring you to tears. I found myself captured in the story so much and felt a strong sympathy for the characters and their plights. I had an extreme dislike for what I considered, “the evil townsfolk.” I would literally get angry at times, while reading. As the storyline unfolds, coming to a conclusion, I was moved by the compassion a character, who could easily been resentful, showed towards those who had basically tormented him. The characters’ growth was inspiring and such pleasing wrap up. It is a wonderful and meaningful novel.
I am sure you can tell that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was an easy, though very emotional emotional read for me. It will stay with me long after I have read it. I can’t wait for the next installment. I cannot recommend it highly enough. 5/5 stars!
This book was given to me by the publisher via Netgalley. all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Thankyou to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial and the author, Matthew J Beier, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of The Release of Jonathan Flite in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
This book is the second book in the Jonathan Flite series, and it was just as good as the first.
The storyline was well thought out and written. The writing flows beautifully between the timelines and is truly captivating.
Definitely worth a read

Where is book 3? What an exciting tale which will keep your turning each page. An excellently crafted narrative with protagonist we can all relate and connect with. Brilliant read.

Some books get more comfortable to read and more attractive the deeper you go into the story. It took me a shamefully long time to read both of the ones in the series (it does not conclude and now waiting for the next might be my just desserts!)

There are so many timelines in this narrative, including one which indicates the 'other' these are preceded by the infinity symbol for greater emphasis. When we last left Jonathan, there was light at the end of the tunnel for him with people actually listening to what he had to say. Now, since people are starting to believe him, his life is in even more danger. All the different cogs littered throughout the previous instalment is beginning to come together. The only reason you would have to read the previous one would be to have some emotional attachment to those 'missing' children who are but the middle of an even larger story. 

It is very fast-paced and always on the go. The layering which was mildly annoying in the previous book and the fact that I had to hold so many threads in my mind was tiring(previously). In this, it actually felt like an advantage because the main storyline felt shorter, but we learn a lot more about the plotline and the world(s) that the book covers. We are left in a minor cliff hanger and although its been almost two years since its release, I still hold on to the hope that the next book would release soon!

I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the reviews are entirely based on my own reading experience.