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In 1970, an infantryman and his platoon encountered a horseshoe-shaped ambush in the jungles of Vietnam. Six members of the young soldier’s unit were trapped behind enemy lines, facing no chance for survival if rescue were not imminent. Twenty-one-year-old Specialist 4 Philip Salois and a fellow grunt were determined to save their six comrades. Before crawling out into the line of fire, Phil asked God to protect him and see him through this ordeal unharmed in return for a promise to do anything wanted of him afterwards. It is a promise that many men about to do battle make, but few keep.
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Two bodies are washed ashore, one in Provincetown on Cape Cod, the other on the shore of Boston Harbor. Both bodies look alike and are carrying the wallets of two other people who also resemble the two dead bodies. How can this be?
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A journey to an uninhabited island, the discovery that follows, and the heart of gold of a retired Army colonel, are all surprises awaiting Sebastian Reynolds, a journalist from Nova Scotia. The action is swift, the intrigue endless, and the characters priceless in this tale of murder, suspense, and a touch of romance as well.
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A tangled web of cat and mouse occurs throughout, as Drew Diamond attempts to uncover the identity of a burglar following multiple break-ins in the area. The burglar’s strange method of entry and the theft of a strand of valuable pearls from one of the victims create a suspenseful hunt and a surprising discovery.
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World War II certainly had its share of deserving heroes and heroines, many of whom received their due recognition. But how many civilian women can say they saved the lives of at least 250 downed airmen in just over two years?
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Finalist in Fiction: Military Category of 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Julien Ayotte’s writing is comparable to Harlan Coben and David Baldacci on the thriller scale.
Jon Land,
USA Today bestselling author
Winner of the 2018 Dorry Awards for Best Fiction Book of the Year
Award Finalist in the Thriller: Crime Category of the 2019 American Fiction Awards
There’s never been a leak in the witness protection program, a program known for its impeccable record of protecting witnesses who remain in the program…until now.
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Julien Ayotte, a Rhode Island writer, is out with his third thriller, “A Life Before,” which will keep you turning the pages.
Bill Reynolds,
Providence Journal 7/23/16
A young girl has nightmares about a violent assault and a paralegal, investigating a radon case, is almost killed in a car crash. Could a stranger’s memories breathe new life into a long-closed cold case? This new thriller will keep you guessing.
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Ayotte delivers heartstopping action, romance, and intrigue in this brilliant sequel to the award-winning thriller, Flower
of Heaven.
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Father Richard Merrill is propelled into the darkest chaos when he learns about his two sons who were long ago given up for adoption. Their mother, Francoise Dupont, a gallery director at the Louvre, has since married an Arab king. His enemies are consumed with stopping her sons from ascending to the throne and the race is on. From France, Haiti, the United States, and the Middle East, Fr. Merrill and Francoise will take whatever measures necessary to save their sons and unmask the scent of the Flower
of Heaven."
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“Flower of Heaven, a new novel by Rhode Island writer Julien Ayotte, is a fast-paced global thriller that would make a great movie.” —Bill Reynolds, Providence Journal
Julien Ayotte receives Honorable Mention award at New York Book Festival, at the Grolier Club, Manhattan, June 21, 2013.
Flower of Heaven is a 2013 New York Book Festival winner for General Fiction, winning Honorable Mention at the awards ceremonies at the Grolier Club in Manhattan on June 21. It was chosen as Indie Book of the Day on March 19, 2013 and carries a 4.6 rating out of 5.0 on Amazon.com and has an equally good rating on Goodreads.com.
It's a thriller that doesn’t quit. From his serene parish in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Father Richard Merrill had led a seemingly quiet life as a man of the cloth, shepherding his flock toward the solace of a higher power. Now, the core of his beliefs is propelled into the darkest chaos. What's more, it's all for the sake of his very own flesh and blood, two sons who were long ago given up for adoption. Their mother, Françoise Dupont, a former gallery director at the Louvre, has since married an Arab prince. Herein lies the trouble. The bloodlines of the sons place them in line to succeed her gravely ill husband, now the king. More than a few of the king's enemies are consumed with stopping them from ascending to the throne.
With help from the FBI, the CIA, and an aging mercenary, the race is on. From France to Haiti, the United States, and the Middle East, Merrill will take whatever measures necessary to save his sons and unmask the scent of the Flower of Heaven.
“Though Merrill serves as the link to all of the characters in the novel, Françoise is its heart… Ayotte brings her character to life as Francoise learns Paris’ landmarks on walks with her father, Louis, suffers the German occupation that abruptly puts an end to their outings; and celebrates when the Allies liberate France. It’s an intimate perspective on a pivotal time in the city’s history… the romance and danger juxtaposed with unusual twists and confused identities create an interesting read.” 
—Kirkus Indie Review
“Flower of Heaven, a new novel by Rhode Island writer Julien Ayotte, is a fast-paced global thriller that would make a great movie.”
—Bill Reynolds, Providence Journal
“ After reading his new release, I quickly picked up his other two. This was the first of the series. If you like the DaVinci Code, you’ll love this even more! The book was full of interesting facts in interesting circumstances. I rarely like to stay up late, but I couldn’t put this down. A little bit of intrigue, history, romance, suspense all rolled into one. In a long history of reading, he is one of the best authors that I have come across.”
—Vanessa Pannicchia
Click here to download Chapter 7 in PDF format.
“Characters come to life on the pages! I felt like I knew them personally. Can’t wait for a sequel. Imagery is authentic; historical references are superb. I would put this work on par with James Patterson’s Alex Cross series. Can picture this story on the big screen”
“A thrilling odyssey of both romance and international intrigue”
“Francoise Dupont I found fascinating, intriguing, brilliant and lovely. Then the book suddenly turned into a breathtaking thriller that kept me rifling through pages of international intrigue, suspense, and terror wondering what was coming next.”
“I would not be surprised to see this story made into a movie”.
“Blending moments of suspense with heartwarming interpersonal relationships”
“Spellingbinding. This hypnotic book will give the reader a chance to think about the choices made in youth and how they may return in adulthood.”
“Taut, suspenseful thriller”
2014 New England Book Festival Winner
Indie Book of the Day, March, 2013
2014 Eric Hoffer Book Award
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March 2013
Retiree’s novel has been 25 years in the making
April 25, 2013
Ayotte’s new book is a thriller based in Blackstone Valley
January 9, 2013
Investment adviser’s new book is a thriller based in Blackstone Valley
January 9, 2013
In the Limelight with Julien Ayotte
By Lynelle Clark
I n 1970, an infantry-man and his platoon encountered a horseshoe-shaped ambush in the jungles of Vietnam.
Six members of the young soldier’s unit were trapped behind enemy lines, facing no chance for survival if rescue were not imminent. Twenty-one-year-old Specialist 4 Philip Salois and a fellow grunt were determined to save their six comrades. Before crawling out into the line of fire, Phil asked God to protect him and see him through this ordeal unharmed in return for a promise to do anything wanted of him afterwards. It is a promise that many men about to do battle make, but few keep.
More information>>
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A tangled web of cat and mouse occurs throughout, as Drew Diamond attempts to uncover the identity of a burglar following multiple break-ins in the area. The burglar’s strange method of entry and the theft of a strand of valuable pearls from one of the victims create a suspenseful hunt and a surprising discovery.
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
In 1970, an infantryman and his platoon encountered a horseshoe-shaped ambush in the jungles of Vietnam. Six members of the young soldier’s unit were trapped behind enemy lines, facing no chance for survival if rescue were not imminent. Twenty-one-year-old Specialist 4 Philip Salois and a fellow grunt were determined to save their six comrades. Before crawling out into the line of fire, Phil asked God to protect him and see him through this ordeal unharmed in return for a promise to do anything wanted of him afterwards. It is a promise that many men about to do battle make, but few keep.
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
Two bodies are washed ashore, one in Provincetown on Cape Cod, the other on the shore of Boston Harbor. Both bodies look alike and are carrying the wallets of two other people who also resemble the two dead bodies. How can this be?
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
A journey to an uninhabited island, the discovery that follows, and the heart of gold of a retired Army colonel, are all surprises awaiting Sebastian Reynolds, a journalist from Nova Scotia. The action is swift, the intrigue endless, and the characters priceless in this tale of murder, suspense, and a touch of romance as well.
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
A tangled web of cat and mouse occurs throughout, as Drew Diamond attempts to uncover the identity of a burglar following multiple break-ins in the area. The burglar’s strange method of entry and the theft of a strand of valuable pearls from one of the victims create a suspenseful hunt and a surprising discovery.
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
World War II certainly had its share of deserving heroes and heroines, many of whom received their due recognition. But how many civilian women can say they saved the lives of at least 250 downed airmen in just over two years?
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
Finalist in Fiction: Military Category of 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
Julien Ayotte’s writing is comparable to Harlan Coben and David Baldacci on the thriller scale.
Jon Land,
USA Today bestselling author
Winner of the 2018 Dorry Awards for Best Fiction Book of the Year
Award Finalist in the Thriller: Crime Category of the 2019 American Fiction Awards
There’s never been a leak in the witness protection program, a program known for its impeccable record of protecting witnesses who remain in the program…until now.
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
Julien Ayotte, a Rhode Island writer, is out with his third thriller, “A Life Before,” which will keep you turning the pages.
Bill Reynolds,
Providence Journal 7/23/16
A young girl has nightmares about a violent assault and a paralegal, investigating a radon case, is almost killed in a car crash. Could a stranger’s memories breathe new life into a long-closed cold case? This new thriller will keep you guessing.
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
Ayotte delivers heartstopping action, romance, and intrigue in this brilliant sequel to the award-winning thriller, Flower
of Heaven.
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
Father Richard Merrill is propelled into the darkest chaos when he learns about his two sons who were long ago given up for adoption. Their mother, Francoise Dupont, a gallery director at the Louvre, has since married an Arab king. His enemies are consumed with stopping her sons from ascending to the throne and the race is on. From France, Haiti, the United States, and the Middle East, Fr. Merrill and Francoise will take whatever measures necessary to save their sons and unmask the scent of the Flower
of Heaven."
More information>>
BUY NOW>>
“Flower of Heaven, a new novel by Rhode Island writer Julien Ayotte, is a fast-paced global thriller that would make a great movie.” —Bill Reynolds, Providence Journal