Local author continues tour for award-winning Southwest Florida thriller, ‘The Vulnerable’
Fort Myers author Ed DeJesus has begun his book tour for the award-winning novel, The Vulnerable. The thriller, set in Massachusetts and Southwest Florida, has received multiple honors, including the Literary Titan Award, a Pencraft Best Book Summer Award, and the Readers’ Favorite Award.
The author weaves numerous landmarks into the story, which features Fort Myers’ downtown River District with its al fresco dining and eclectic entertainment venues, as well as Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach, and Marco Island.
Ed DeJesus said, “One enthusiastic reader joked, ‘You should get commendations from the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.'”
About The Vulnerable:
She’s missing, he’s ruined, and secrets sizzle. The tense, character-driven thriller follows a climate activist’s son who falls for a woman stalked by her violent ex. Legal troubles, family crises, wildfires, and the onset of a pandemic unfold, forcing the vulnerable characters to confront their pasts and fight for a future shrouded in uncertainty.
Praise for The Vulnerable:
“Gripping, timely, and unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths, this is a thriller that lingers well beyond its final page.” –Kirkus Reviews
“‘The Vulnerable’ is not just a thriller; it’s a book that forces you to think with a plot that mirrors real-world issues.” –The Literary Titan
Remaining book-signing tour and events include:
• The Book Rack, Fort Myers, Jan. 31, 1 p.m.
• Story Impact Podcast, host Lisa Towles, Amazon best-selling author, Feb. 13, 3 p.m.
• Barnes & Noble Coconut Point, Estero, Feb. 15, Noon to 3 p.m.
• Guest speaker at Brunch & Bubbles with Literacy Council Gulf Coast, Spanish Wells Country Club, Bonita Springs, March 1, Noon.
• Southwest Florida Reading Festival, Fort Myers, Regional Library, March 6, 10 a.m.
Ed DeJesus (pronounced Dee Geezus) is a multi-award-winning author of The Vulnerable, former President of Sightline Solar, and CEO of Justzip.com. A technopreneur, US Army Reserve veteran, and longtime creative, he brings a rich lifetime of experiences to his writing — blending suspense, technology, and deeply human stories.
Originally from Massachusetts and now residing in Fort Myers, he is also a member of the Gulf Coast Writers Association and the author of award-winning short fiction featured in the Indies United 2025 Anthology.
The Vulnerable, published by Indies United Publishing House, is available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats wherever books are sold, including Amazon.