Josh Aterovis

Yeah, I was still a kid myself when I wrote it back in 1999! I've definitely evolved!

Oh my gosh @Jace Ferver, I love that you were able to compare side-by-side, so to speak. Was your copy the 2001 printing or one of the later ones? And thank you so much! That means a lot. I'm both looking forward to and dreading Reap the Whirlwind because I think that's probably the book I've touched the least over the years and I know I've changed a LOT since I wrote it, both as a writer and as a person. I often hear that it's people's favorites, so I'm always afraid to change it too much, but I also feel very distant from it at this point. I think I would approach the story very differently now, so it will be a challenge to find the right balance. I'm glad you're along for the ride!

Thank you! You haven't seen the last of Jake...

Thank you, Ken! I've had a family emergency that has set me back a bit, but there is more coming, I promise.

Hey, Steve! Thank so much for this. It's great to hear from someone who has read all the various versions. Some of this ending was inspired by a screenplay I co-wrote with a dear friend and filmmaker that unfortunately never got made into a feature, but there was some really great stuff that I thought worked really well so incorporated bits and pieces. I'm definitely proud of that first version, too. It'll always hold a special place in my heart as the one that started my writing career. Thanks again!

Thank you for reading! And for your thoughtful comments. ❤️

Thank you!

Thank you, @Philippe!

They are written but I'm doing a LOT of rewriting as I'm posting. You do learn a bit more about the gifts throughout the books. It's a slow process though. As a few of you have noted, Killian can be a bit stubborn...

I think it is! That's why I chose it. I'm watching Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated right now with my partner. It's a lovely throwback to one of my childhood favorites!

Thank you so much! I always looked forward to your comments with each chapter! And I think chronological was the winner. Next up is Adam's backstory, a short two or three chapter tale. All I'll say about Killian's driving is you'll especially enjoy the start of the third Killian novel, All Lost Things. 😂 Stay tuned!

Yeah, I agree that Todd is as much a victim as he is a villain. He was made a monster. His character makes me more sad than anything these days. This isn't the last you see of Jake. That's all I'll say for now... Thank you so much. That means a lot. And thank you for your feedback. I think I'll go with the chronological order, which means the next story will be Adam's backstory...

Thank you for going on this adventure with me!

Hmm, yes. Good point!

Huzzah!