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So Shall You Reap
A twist-packed whodunit bursting with suspense and shocking surprises
A family of serial killers.
Five friends.
One explosive encounter.
Belle Jackson was sixteen years old when a brutal attack mutated her once-gentle life into one of vengeance and no apologies. Now changed, she felt it was her duty to rid the world of all necessary, and some not-so-necessary, evils. And nothing would stand in her way, not even those closest to her. Her husband and son knew what she was doing, but they didn’t stop her - they helped her.
They were family, after all.
In the northeastern quadrant of Minnesota lies the colossal Superior National Forest—a dense, shadowy wilderness four times larger than Rhode Island. It encompasses some of the nation’s most desolate and remote areas and is home to many of the deadliest creatures known to mankind.
It was here, then, in a tiny cabin concealed among the thick trees, that Belle and her family found retirement. Their dangerous way of life now behind them, they chose to spend the remainder of their lives in peace and solitude, hidden from humanity. And for nearly half a century, seclusion was theirs.
But then, five classmates on the other side of the state kill an innocent man and find themselves pursued by the police and in desperate need to flee the country. Their twisting journey takes them deep into the murky Superior National Forest, where hiding out proves to be more dangerous than they ever anticipated.
Then, in the dead of night, deep in the middle of nowhere, they stumble upon a small cabin with a faint light glowing within. And they knock.
And when killers meet, all hell breaks loose.
Five friends.
One explosive encounter.
Belle Jackson was sixteen years old when a brutal attack mutated her once-gentle life into one of vengeance and no apologies. Now changed, she felt it was her duty to rid the world of all necessary, and some not-so-necessary, evils. And nothing would stand in her way, not even those closest to her. Her husband and son knew what she was doing, but they didn’t stop her - they helped her.
They were family, after all.
In the northeastern quadrant of Minnesota lies the colossal Superior National Forest—a dense, shadowy wilderness four times larger than Rhode Island. It encompasses some of the nation’s most desolate and remote areas and is home to many of the deadliest creatures known to mankind.
It was here, then, in a tiny cabin concealed among the thick trees, that Belle and her family found retirement. Their dangerous way of life now behind them, they chose to spend the remainder of their lives in peace and solitude, hidden from humanity. And for nearly half a century, seclusion was theirs.
But then, five classmates on the other side of the state kill an innocent man and find themselves pursued by the police and in desperate need to flee the country. Their twisting journey takes them deep into the murky Superior National Forest, where hiding out proves to be more dangerous than they ever anticipated.
Then, in the dead of night, deep in the middle of nowhere, they stumble upon a small cabin with a faint light glowing within. And they knock.
And when killers meet, all hell breaks loose.
Published: July 29, 2025
Pages: 376
ISBN: 9798286702534
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Charlene M.
Apr 18, 2026
I read this book so fast! I think it's even better than Do Unto Others (or at least on par). Brisk pace, great tying together and memorable characters. Enjoyable!
Keeley W.
Apr 16, 2026
So Shall You Reap by Mark Jenkins. Release date 29th July!
I'd just like to start by saying thank you so much to Mark for the ARC copy. It's always an honour to read a book before it's published.
Let me tell you, the prologue grabs your attention immediately and sets you up for what is an extremely wild ride with lots of twists and turns.
Belle Jackson is a formidable young woman who knows what she wants; she chooses Harvey, a shy guy who's immediately smitten with her. Belle suffers a horrific attack that leaves her not only an outcast but also on a murderous path to rid the world of sexual predators. What starts out as a mission to avenge becomes something she develops a taste for and cannot stop. Harvey supports her killing streak, and in time, they have a son whom she trains in her image. His mission is to carry on her legacy.
Belle and Harvey live out their lives in the secluded Superior National Forest. This is where Mark Jenkins' descriptive flair takes you deep into that forest with his characters; he's absolutely amazing at setting the scene so vividly.
Just when you thought things couldn't get any crazier, a group of school kids decide to rob a bank! When the gun goes off and the security guard dies, they go on the run, ending up in the Superior National Forest themselves, cold, tired, injured, and hungry. What happens when a family of serial killers and five runaways meet? Read it and find out!
I'd just like to start by saying thank you so much to Mark for the ARC copy. It's always an honour to read a book before it's published.
Let me tell you, the prologue grabs your attention immediately and sets you up for what is an extremely wild ride with lots of twists and turns.
Belle Jackson is a formidable young woman who knows what she wants; she chooses Harvey, a shy guy who's immediately smitten with her. Belle suffers a horrific attack that leaves her not only an outcast but also on a murderous path to rid the world of sexual predators. What starts out as a mission to avenge becomes something she develops a taste for and cannot stop. Harvey supports her killing streak, and in time, they have a son whom she trains in her image. His mission is to carry on her legacy.
Belle and Harvey live out their lives in the secluded Superior National Forest. This is where Mark Jenkins' descriptive flair takes you deep into that forest with his characters; he's absolutely amazing at setting the scene so vividly.
Just when you thought things couldn't get any crazier, a group of school kids decide to rob a bank! When the gun goes off and the security guard dies, they go on the run, ending up in the Superior National Forest themselves, cold, tired, injured, and hungry. What happens when a family of serial killers and five runaways meet? Read it and find out!
Crystal O.
Apr 13, 2026
What a ride! This was an exceptional novel that told different stories that all tied together in the end with twist after twist and a great mention of Ward D! Very well done and you will not be disappointed.
Mary S.
Apr 3, 2026
This book will hook you from the very first page. The writing submerses you until you feel that you are actually there living amongst the characters in the pages of the book. Belle becomes a victim as a teenager and channels that pent up rage turning herself into a serial killer. Her husband and son join in her way of life until she retires in a secluded cabin in the middle of the Superior National Forest and lives peacefully. One day a group of teenagers on the run from the police after having committed a bank robbery, hide out in the same Forest on their way to Canada and stumble upon the cabin and the encounter turns everything we think we know upside down! The twists were absolutely amazing and kept on coming. The writing was sharp and descriptive and kept me turning the pages as fast as my mind could process the words! This was a one heck of a wild ride of a book! I highly recommend this one… 5 stars! Thank you to Mark Jenkins who offered me an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for my review.
Matt D.
Feb 8, 2026
Harvey has the best job working at the local arcade. He takes care of the machines and empties the tokens as part of his daily tasks. Then one day he meets Belle and his life is completed. Now he has the unenviable task of getting her family’s permission. After a very traumatic event, Belle’s life is turned upside down and she’s thrust into survival mode. Harvey is forced to make one of the toughest choices in his life. How far would he go for the woman he loves?
Fast forward about 40 years, and a group of teenagers take matters into their own hands to help one of their own. One mistake in the plan leads them on a race to freedom. However, things are not always as they seem and as the group takes refuge, they soon learn that karma always comes back and “as you sow, so shall you reap”. Actions can have dire consequences.
I absolutely loved Mark’s other books and I was sure there was no way to top Do Unto Others. How wrong I was! The book has a few timelines that at first glance appear vaguely connected, but then Mark expertly weaves them together with a web of lies and secrets. The twists just keep coming and every time you think you’re on the right track, you’re not. There is even a Freida McFadden nod thrown in that fits the storyline perfectly.
If I could give this book 10 stars out of 5, I would. Don’t miss this one!
Fast forward about 40 years, and a group of teenagers take matters into their own hands to help one of their own. One mistake in the plan leads them on a race to freedom. However, things are not always as they seem and as the group takes refuge, they soon learn that karma always comes back and “as you sow, so shall you reap”. Actions can have dire consequences.
I absolutely loved Mark’s other books and I was sure there was no way to top Do Unto Others. How wrong I was! The book has a few timelines that at first glance appear vaguely connected, but then Mark expertly weaves them together with a web of lies and secrets. The twists just keep coming and every time you think you’re on the right track, you’re not. There is even a Freida McFadden nod thrown in that fits the storyline perfectly.
If I could give this book 10 stars out of 5, I would. Don’t miss this one!