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Caleb (Caleb Lambert Thriller Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jeff Menapace (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 4,763 ratings
Vengeance is therapy.

Caleb Lambert kills people for a living. The money is nice, but it comes a distant second to his primary reason for choosing such a vocation: Caleb often calls it “scratching an itch.”

Here’s the thing, though: Caleb won’t just accept any contract. He and his team thoroughly vet each and every prospective mark to make sure they deserve to be punished.

And why not? If anyone knows about true evil in this world, it’s Caleb Lambert. Along with his family, Caleb endured hell at the hands of multiple serial killers throughout his childhood, twisting his young mind into the mess it is today. Forever installed that need to “scratch an itch.”

And Caleb is frequently itchy, and business is good. But when a new job comes across his desk, Caleb’s entire world is turned upside down. The job appears to hold so many similarities to his past that he finds it all but impossible to turn down. An impulsive decision that could cost him dearly.

What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and Caleb:

★★★★★ “Think of a mix between Dexter and John Wick and that’s Caleb. You can’t help but love him.”

★★★★★ “If you like Jack Reacher (Lee Child), then you must read Caleb."

★★★★★ "This is some excellent writing and storytelling. I cared about Caleb. A lot. This is a white knuckle thriller with heart. Who knows: Caleb may become the new Jack Reacher. I certainly hope so. Highly recommended.”

★★★★★ “Action packed and page turning, this book is a blast. Hints of John Wick are plastered across the pages but Caleb makes this story his own.”

★★★★★ “Without spoilers, I will just say that if you liked John Wick and Dexter Morgan, you will enjoy this fast-paced thriller!”

★★★★★ “This book was so action packed that I read it in one sitting. The characters were fun and engaging, the pacing was perfect. I can’t wait for another Caleb book!”

★★★★★ "Couldn’t put it down. Caleb is my kind of violent hero."

★★★★★ "This was the best book I’ve read in a while. A real suspenseful page turner for sure. Caleb was so likable but scary at the same time. A must read. You won’t regret it.”


I hope you enjoy Caleb, my friends. This novel is ideal for fans of suspense and thriller authors who provide us with the action-packed, the sometimes dark and violent, and the heart-racing intrigue that keeps us turning pages into the wee hours of the morning. Authors like: Marc Cameron, Michael Connelly, L.T. Ryan, Vince Flynn, Harlan Coben, David Baldacci, Lee Child, Mark Greaney, James Patterson, Jeff Carson, Bradley Wright, Brad Thor, John Sandford, Jeff Lindsay, Stephen King, and many more. Happy reading!
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    Caleb Lambert Thriller
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  2. “Or like Arty and Jim Fannelli,” Caleb said. Arty and Jim Fannelli—the infamous serial killers that, along with their extended family and, later, an array of sick admirers, terrorized Caleb’s own family throughout his youth. Murdered his father. Murdered the man who had become his surrogate father.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08YHRJ477
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mind Mess Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 21, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Caleb Lambert Thriller
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A native of the Philadelphia area, Jeff has published multiple works in both fiction and non-fiction. In 2011 he was the recipient of the Red Adept Reviews Indie Award for Horror.

Jeff's debut novel BAD GAMES was a #1 bestseller that spawned four acclaimed sequels, and now the series has been optioned for feature film.

Free time for Jeff is spent watching horror movies, The Three Stooges, and mixed martial arts. He loves steak and more steak, thinks the original 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre is the greatest movie ever, wants to pet a lion some day, and hates spiders.

He currently lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Kelly and their cats Sammy, Bear, and Baby Girl.

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Customers find this book to be a thrilling read with a fast-paced narrative that keeps them engaged from start to finish. The characters are well-developed, with one customer noting the main character's snarky dialogue, while the writing style is tight and easy to read. Customers appreciate the book's black humor and disturbing elements, with one review describing it as a "white knuckle thriller with heart."

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189 customers mention "Readability"186 positive3 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and entertaining, with one customer particularly appreciating the flow of the narrative.

"...I enjoyed this book. The author didn’t really drag out the plot, but was descriptive enough to give me the scene...." Read more

"...The story was good after that and I'm glad I finished it...." Read more

"...that has no business being compared to the real world, but entertaining nevertheless...." Read more

"I give this fine read four stars. I enjoyed the subject and the easy flow of the book. Easy to see why there are more episodes...." Read more

101 customers mention "Suspenseful story"83 positive18 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, describing it as a thrilling ride with a fast-paced plot full of twists and turns.

"...This book is action-packed with thrills and chills. Caleb is a spin-off of the Bad Games series...." Read more

"I enjoyed the storyline and the fast pace of the book...." Read more

"The story line is good. Lots of imagination and graphic details are given. It is truly, Dexter meets Reacher...." Read more

"...I liked that the story kept moving. Jeff Menapace is a new author to my library, will look for and perhaps buy the next book." Read more

80 customers mention "Character development"77 positive3 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, finding Caleb to be a force to be reckoned with, and one customer particularly appreciates the main character's snarky dialogue.

"...Where he truly excels is giving life to the characters he creates and giving you the solid feeling they are real...." Read more

"...Caleb is a great character with wit and empathy. I enjoy the other characters in the book and look forward to the next book and getting to know the..." Read more

"...to New York City, Denver, Rhodesia Island and more as he adeptly develops other characters and unfolding events...." Read more

"...I had fun reading this one. The characters are well developed and likeable. A must read." Read more

57 customers mention "Writing quality"55 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its tight and easy-to-read style, with one customer highlighting how the author provides insightful details without being overly descriptive.

"...The author didn’t really drag out the plot, but was descriptive enough to give me the scene...." Read more

"...might need to be a bit warped to enjoy the killings, but the writing was fast paced, and the story was enjoyable...." Read more

"...The Dexter mixed with John Wick description is an accurate description that I should've given more credence to." Read more

"...It is well written and keeps my interest all of the way through." Read more

42 customers mention "Creepiness"37 positive5 negative

Customers find the book creepy, with one describing it as a white knuckle thriller with heart, while another appreciates its interesting twist on serial killer novels.

"...Caleb is a spin-off of the Bad Games series. If I had known this before reading Caleb, that’s where I would have started...." Read more

"What a gross, fun-loving book! I wasn't sure if I should read it, but I just couldn't stop. Don't give up. You may be sicker than you thought." Read more

"How can you not like this guy? He becomes very relatable, considering his profession. Great read. I pictured every scene and felt every emotion." Read more

"...Caleb is brutal and deadly when needed, but he's also a big ole softy and would probably rather cut an arm off before letting anyone see a..." Read more

41 customers mention "Pacing"41 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, describing it as fast-moving and a quick read that keeps them involved throughout.

"...It's a good book fast pace! Highly recommend." Read more

"I enjoyed the storyline and the fast pace of the book...." Read more

"I give this fine read four stars. I enjoyed the subject and the easy flow of the book. Easy to see why there are more episodes...." Read more

"...This 226-page story was a quick and easy read that for me would have been much more entertaining if the author would not have included so much..." Read more

35 customers mention "Interest"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging from beginning to end, with one customer noting it's never a dull moment.

"...It is well written and keeps my interest all of the way through." Read more

"...Enjoyed the plot. It was just right in length and definitely held my interest...." Read more

"This book hooks you in right from the start. I had fun reading this one. The characters are well developed and likeable. A must read." Read more

"...Never a dull moment." Read more

31 customers mention "Humor"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, appreciating its black and sarcastic elements, with one customer noting how it incorporates new twists on old cliches.

"...I also enjoyed the humor in the story. I work EMS and it felt very familiar...." Read more

"...little more violence and gore than I anticipated, but the dark humor gave me some relief." Read more

"...The writing isn’t fanciful. In fact, it’s succinct and sarcastic...." Read more

"Nice action book with the usual tropes expected in this genre. This is not a bad thing but a good one because it doesn’t disappoint...." Read more

Amazing book.
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing book.
Starts off fast, stays action packed the entire book. Only issue is it’s such a short read I finished it in one night… And kinda pricey for a short book, but cheaper and better then a movie. Might as well just go ahead and order all 3 if you can and make a weekend out of it. I unfortunately will have to wait a bit before I can buy the next one.
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  • Beckey B Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time to kill?
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025
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    Caleb reminded me of Dexter. A killer with a conscience! He kills only those who need killing. Caleb is a contract killer. A first-rate assassin who thoroughly checks the person he is hired to murder. The person must deserve to be killed. Caleb does not kill to be killing. He has to do this to feed his inner demons from intense childhood trauma. There were several serial killers who contributed to this trauma. This book is action-packed with thrills and chills.

    Caleb is a spin-off of the Bad Games series. If I had known this before reading Caleb, that’s where I would have started. However, you don’t have to read BG before reading Caleb, per the author.

    I wish I knew Caleb’s story. It was not addressed much in this book, but probably will be in the next book in the series since these are stand alone and can be read without reading Bad Games. I think I’m going to go back and read BG before going to book 2 in the Caleb series. For now, it all has to wait. I have 3 ARC books I must get read first!

    Happy reading, y’all! 📚❤️📚
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  • Ajoy0420
    4.0 out of 5 stars I look forward to reading more of this author
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
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    This book was my book for my book club’s April read and it was picked! (Jar draw) I enjoyed this book. The author didn’t really drag out the plot, but was descriptive enough to give me the scene. He does keep the characters a bit vague, but I didn’t mind so much. I also enjoyed the humor in the story. I work EMS and it felt very familiar.
    This is the first book I’ve read from this author, and as I understand it, there is more history or character building in his previous books that relate to this character. I very much look forward to reading his other works to become more familiar with Caleb’s story
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  • T. Austin
    5.0 out of 5 stars wow
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025
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    I was born in Philadelphia and to have towns referred to in the book was interesting. Not downside was I Googled Noodle and it doesn't exist. Wanted to plan a trip there. Lots of action in the story which made for reading longer at times than I should. Some parts were a little too detailed, like making pate.
    Got halfway through book and had order the other 3 in the series
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  • ALISON DeNee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and exciting
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025
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    Just finished this book. Loved it! Read it very quickly. Easy read and definitely keeps you engaged! Can't wait to read more of these books!!
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  • King Dad
    4.0 out of 5 stars a fun book to read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025
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    Okay, you might need to be a bit warped to enjoy the killings, but the writing was fast paced, and the story was enjoyable. Granted there are some logical items that defy believability, but it’s still just fiction.
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  • Sarina Wein
    3.0 out of 5 stars More violent and gory than I expected
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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    I am a horror fan and a true crime junkie, but this was a bit much even for me. One chapter in particular almost had me put the book down but I kept reading. The story was good after that and I'm glad I finished it. The Dexter mixed with John Wick description is an accurate description that I should've given more credence to.
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  • Yoandme2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    This book kept me on the edge of my seat! I could not put it down, and now I have to continue on to book 2. It's a good book fast pace! Highly recommend.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and wild!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025
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    I am not into dark stuff, but this only gets dark if you let your mind follow down.
    It is well written and keeps my interest all of the way through.
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  • sue ward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved Caleb
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2025
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    I’ve had this book on my tbr list for a while, I’m glad I finally got round to downloading it.
    Caleb is a brutal killer there’s no doubt about that but he’s also a very likeable character.
    I really enjoyed this book and I see there’s some others so I’m definitely going to check them out.
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  • Gaudium et Spes
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Surprise!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was quick-paced, funny, action-packed, and filled with interesting characters, most notably our antihero, Caleb. He is very easy to develop a crush on. I am really looking forward to the next instalment in the series.
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  • vic
    5.0 out of 5 stars A++++++
    Reviewed in Australia on July 10, 2021
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    Definitely a book worth reading, had me totally enthralled from start to finish, so much so that I read it in one sitting, resulting in no sleep.
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  • Manana Williams
    4.0 out of 5 stars I did enjoy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2023
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    I did enjoy reading "Caleb " , I know him from his childhood ( Bad Games) and he is good person in heart.
    Not sure about story in the book. I have feeling that I am watching different action episodes taken out of different thriller movies and been put together for us to read.
    Doesn't matter, as I said I like Caleb.👍
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  • Avid Reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Easy/simple read
    Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2025
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    Fast pace. Short paragraphs. Little context. Not enough back story. Short descriptions. Might make a good movie. I won't read another.
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