Suspenseful Boston-Based Novella Captivates Readers
A Wayward Oath comes from the depths of the brilliant mind of accomplished screenwriter, actor and director Bill Jacques.
- (1888PressRelease) February 26, 2025 - EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – A Wayward Oath is a chilling novella that plunges readers deep into the heart of Boston’s criminal underbelly. Written by Author Bill Jacques and published by SDP Publishing, A Wayward Oath follows Special Detective Harrison Edwards, a man already burned out from a career full of scenes of endless violence on the streets of Boston.
After receiving a midnight call that changes his life forever, Edwards must track down a serial killer on the loose targeting young women with chilling precision. It is a race against time full of twists and turns into the world of occult practices and clutching madness, forcing the detective to go undercover at a convention, discovering horrors that defy comprehension.
What makes A Wayward Oath so compelling is Jacques' deep understanding of how crafting suspense blended with immersive character development makes the reader feel the story with each page turn. The result is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat novella. Readers are treated to a captivating and intricate plot full of a spine-tingling atmosphere that transports the reader into every new step of the investigation.
Jacques explains, “I wanted to explore the razor-thin line between justice and obsession by taking the readers to the darkest corners of my imagination ─ something that reaches out and grabs the reader’s attention and never lets go. Having a background in history and English and decades of experience in the vibrant Boston film industry gave me room to have fun with the parts of our minds we try to ignore.”
Recently retired from serving as a special needs educator in Hingham, Mass., Jacques holds a master’s degree in special education. He is an accomplished screenwriter, actor, and director, appearing in 50 major films, commercials, music videos and magazines. He has published numerous short stories, poems and articles.
Drawing from his creative background, Jacques knows how to tell an engaging story. His ability to communicate suspense in this genre is further fine-tuned from decades as an educator. The narratives in A Wayward Oath catch any reader's breath with heart-pounding plot points that drive the story closer and closer to a climax sure to satisfy the most devout horror and suspense fan.
A Wayward Oath is available in both paperback and Kindle versions and is available through SDP Publishing, Amazon and more.
About Bill Jacques – Bill Jacques is a prolific New England writer who has published many books, short stories, poems, and articles. He is also well-known in the film industry, appearing in over 50 films, television shows, commercials, and music videos. Jacques has also written and directed five independent films, including “Blood Martini” which won the Best Short Film at the New Hampshire Film Festival. Jacques holds a master’s degree in special education. He lives in East Bridgewater, Mass. with his accomplished and lovely wife Cheryl and two sons, Nolan and Joshua. Along with A Wayward Oath, Jacques is promoting two short films, “Blood Martini” and “Swing Girl.” Production of a new film, “Twisted Rope,” is set to begin in spring 2025.
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