Awards, Accolades, and Appreciation!
- Indies United
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 26

The Vulnerable, a high-stakes thriller by Ed DeJesus, won a PENCRAFT Summer’s Best Book Award in the crowded thriller genre!
That followed up on a Literary Titan Book award. “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.” —The Literary Titan.
And this glowing review bodes well for a Reader’s Favorite year-end book award. “The Vulnerable is a simmering, well-written novel that pulls readers into a world inhabited by realistic characters facing genuine life situations. Through clear, straightforward prose and skillful development, Ed DeJesus strikes gold. Very highly recommended.”★★★★★ —Readers' Favorite.
The Vulnerable then received this coveted Kirkus Review, a measuring stick for librarians!
"Gripping, timely, and unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths, this is a thriller that lingers well beyond its final page. Our verdict: Get It!" —Kirkus Reviews (Please hit like on their review)


If you’ve already enjoyed it, please leave a review.
Ed says, “In appreciation for our friends and readers at Indies United, The Vulnerable eBook is just $.99 for a limited time only!” On Amazon: https://shorturl.at/NUeOH and Apple, Nook, Kobo: books2read.com/bsky






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