The Vulnerable

She's missing! He's ruined. Secrets sizzle. Wildfires rage!

"Gripping, timely, and unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths, this is a thriller that lingers well beyond its final page. Our verdict: GET IT!" Kirkus Review

"A fascinating story of crime amid the complexity of human emotion.  Packed with high octane tension, The Vulnerable is a must-read for thriller lovers." — Lisa Towles, Amazon Bestselling author of Terror Bay.

"A harrowing, thought-provoking, and utterly absorbing thriller that stays with you well beyond the final page."   — Prairies Book Review.

"The vulnerable delivers both suspense and substance, with a plot that mirrors real-world issues. It's not just a thriller; it's a book that forces you to think."       — Literary Titan

She's missing! He's ruined. Secrets sizzle. Wildfires rage!

In a world teetering on the brink, where climate change fuels devastating wildfires and a pandemic erupts, The Vulnerable plunges into the heart of interconnected lives, revealing a tapestry of crime, secrets, and suspense.

Dan DeCosta's life implodes after he falls for Robin O'Rourke, the fiery redhead stalked by her violent ex and thrusting Dan into a terrifying ordeal with the law, financial ruin, and fighting for his life.

Dan's father, Dick DeCosta, a renowned climate activist targeted by extremist groups, had relocated to Florida to escape their wrath. But Dick is forced to return to Boston, embarking on a frantic race against time to rescue his son and find Robin. Meanwhile Dick's wife becomes ill, and his daughter flees wildfires. Long-held family secrets threaten to erupt, testing the limits of loyalty and love.

The Vulnerable explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal against a backdrop of escalating worldwide crisis. From the blizzards of Massachusetts and the burning California landscapes to the sun-drenched shores of Florida, a relentless pursuit of justice and survival unfolds.

Will these vulnerable souls find strength in each other and withstand the perils thrust upon them? The answers lie within the pages of this gripping and unforgettable thriller.

"With The Vulnerable, Ed DeJesus has executed a layered, complex, and highly entertaining debut thriller. Crime, domestic terror, family wounds, romance, the pandemic, climate change—it's all here. Moving fluidly (at times breathtakingly) between Massachusetts, Florida, and California wildfires, the story crackles with energy, sharply drawn characters, and an unflinching vision of a world in which we are all vulnerable."    — David Daniel, prizewinning author of the Alex Rasmussen Lowell Detective Series and Beach Town.

"The Vulnerable has a hook like a Harlan Coben story, and it's a page-turner like a James Patterson thriller." — RJ Eastwood, award-winning author of Megastar.