Thrillers are fast-paced and action-packed stories that keep people on edge due to numerous moments involving fear, anxiety, tension, and other elements. The constant twists and turns in the plot are primary factors differentiating thriller novels from other genres because they compel the readers to continue reading without putting the book down. Many thriller novels also transform into movies due to their riveting storylines and unique plots. Thousands of thriller titles are released annually, but only a few grab people’s attention due to their enthralling and compelling plots. The author’s penmanship skills and ability to develop a story that captures and retains the reader’s attention are primary factors that distinguish best-selling novels from ordinary books. Waterborne by Jason Luke Bennecke is a fast-paced thriller novel highlighting the pitfalls of technological progress and bioterrorism activities.
Waterborne is J. Luke Bennecke’s second novel revolving around the protagonist Jake Bendel and his endeavors to save a city from looming disasters through his intellect. The book offers food for thought for readers by highlighting how terrorists can seize and destroy an entire state by contaminating the water supply with genetically modified viruses. Waterborne reflects Bennecke’s unique writing style involving emphasis on seemingly theoretical concepts through compelling storylines. The author uses thrilling storylines to highlight and raise awareness regarding the downside of technological progress despite the numerous benefits. Waterborne follows Jake Bendel on his quest to get to the bottom of a mysterious sickness plaguing Californians. Bendel starts working with the FBI to identify the cause of people’s sickness from drinking water.
Thrillers typically follow a fast-paced plot where the protagonist must fight against time to save people or cities from apparent doom. Waterborne also utilizes a fast-paced storyline where Jake Bendel must fight against time to save millions of people from genetic modifications intended by Nazi-inspired terrorists. Jake Bendell already has his plate full for completing a desalination plant within the designated period. However, the intensity and stress amplify when terrorists contaminate California’s water supply, potentially resulting in genetic modifications in all citizens. Bendell also gets injected with the same virus and must race against time to save himself and millions of others. Waterborne helps people understand how a seemingly simple utility like water supply can be weaponized by sinister plans of terrorist groups for spreading chaos. Bennecke’s writing skills are primary in informing people about the dangers of genetic modifications and how terrorists can potentially use various sources to harm citizens.
Jason Luke Bennecke is a prominent author with two published novels, including Civil Terror: Gridlock in 2018 under Jaytech Publishing and Waterborne, published in 2021 under Black Rose Writing. Born in Fontana, CA, on May 20, 1971, Bennecke graduated from California State Polytechnic University with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1996. He completed his MBA in corporate management from the College of Business and Administration at California State University, San Bernardino. Bennecke is also a certified project management professional, California Licensed General Building Contractor, California Licensed Real Estate Broker, FAA pilot, and CEO of Red Apple Reading.
Working in several industries and fields enables people to acquire multiple skills and experiences. Bennecke also worked in various areas throughout his professional career, starting as a student assistant at the University of Nevada, Reno. He later worked in the California Department of Transportation from 1992 to 1995 and for the County of San Bernardino Transportation Department from 1996 to 1998. Bennecke again worked for Caltrans from 1998 to 2003 as a project engineer and started his real estate company in 2003. He developed the company and sold it in December 2006. He resumed working as a civil engineer in Southstar Engineering & Consulting as the executive vice president while fulfilling his responsibilities as a consultant project manager at Caltrans until 2014. Bennecke established the Red Apple Reading with his wife in 2011 and assumed the role of chief executive officer.
Bennecke started his author career in 2015 while writing books and screenplays in several genres before shifting his focus to thriller novels. He published Civil Terror: Gridlock in March 2018, the first Jake Bendel thriller novel, swiftly becoming a bestseller on Amazon. Bennecke also developed the screenplay for Civil Terror: Gridlock with writer/director John Wesly Norton. The thriller novelist wrote the second Jake Bendel novel on April 22, 2021, and was published by Black Rose Writing. Bennecke also received the American Fiction Award in 2022 and became a finalist in the Thriller Techno category for Waterborne. J. Luke Bennecke has been captivating readers with his thriller novel Waterborne while raising awareness regarding the pitfalls of technological progress and vulnerabilities stemming from evolution.
