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So Shall You Reap: A twist-packed whodunit bursting with suspense and shocking surpises
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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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!