Fortunate Son

A Suspenseful Psychological Thriller

By: Andrew Bridgeman

Narrated by: Daniela Acitelli

A deadly prophecy must be stopped before all is lost. Trust none, sacrifice all: words to live (or die) by in this edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller of deceit and intrigue.

Five days before the presidential inauguration, rookie Special Agent Emma Noble is tasked with her first assignment—informing a shy young man from Boston that he is the victim of the most infamous kidnapping of the past century.

Ben Danvers is not the child of a quiet Vermont couple. His birth mother is a wealthy politician soon to be sworn in as the US vice president. Stunned by the realization that his life is a lie, Ben runs from the DC spotlight, searching for answers about the woman that raised him. What he discovers is a brutal cult preparing to fulfill a deadly prophecy.

As the clock ticks toward the inauguration, a platoon of assassins is deployed. Ben Danvers is being hunted. His girlfriend is in mortal danger. Hundreds of American leaders are in the crosshairs. Emma Noble races against time, searching for clues—discovering the truth hidden in the tangled threads of a plot set in motion two decades ago, a prophecy that has crept into the darkest corridors of power. Emma can trust no one.

Across the nation, a rising tide of hate, fear, and conspiracies threatens to overtake the levees of common sense. Emma Noble is only a rookie. Ben Danvers is no hero. Together, they must risk everything.

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Andrew Bridgeman has nearly as many twists in his own story as there are in his novel. A former rugby player, jazz singer, salesman, and entrepreneur, he finds inspiration in the characters he’s crashed into along the way. Andrew Bridgeman studied creative writing at Dickinson College and earned his MBA from Washington University in Saint Louis. After decades in the St. Louis area, he now lives in New Hampshire with his wife, Kathy. He enjoys hiking in the mountains near his home, playing guitar, and exploring the US in an Airstream RV. Fortunate Son is the author’s debut novel.

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Critic reviews

“Andrew Bridgeman’s Fortunate Son is suspenseful and well-written. A strong debut from a promising writer.”—T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times bestselling author

“[A] propulsive, brilliantly executed thriller that will keep readers guessing as the story moves briskly along.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Full of unexpected twists, Bridgeman’s impressive novel neatly weaves a cohesive and explosive web of political intrigue and conspiracy… An enthralling crime thriller.”—2024 Booklife Prize

Fortunate Son

I saw a TikTok video about this. I got it. I started at 2:30 in the morning. I just finished it. This book was amazing.
It was the best paste it kept you going didn’t have love where you read to us three chapters than nothing really happened. I love this book. This is his first book from this author. I cannot wait for others. Book was amazing. I loved it. I loved it, and I read a lot . Thank you, Andrew.

Wild ride!

If you are fan of fast-paced crime thrillers, Fortunate Son will not disappoint! Think Dan Brown or early Tom Clancy. Fun, intelligent, escapist fiction. Narrator’s pace felt a little slow. Listening on 1.2 speed was perfect.

This is Andrew Bridgeman’s first book…what a beginning!

Terrific read with great characters, Lots of twists and turns and the story flew by. Let’s put it this way, I can’t wait for the next book!

Bravo!

Absolutely great read! I would listen at night and next thing it was early morning. Had my heart racing thru every chapter. Can't wait until I read the next book!
Andrew Casper
Go Blue!

Suspenseful and well told

The whole story is excellent and the author keeps you wanting to read more. Very suspenseful and well told. The narrator did a great job also.