The Feeder
★★★★★
5.0 out of 5 stars · Rise of a Shadow King
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2025
The Feeder offers a gripping look into the origins of John Martin, a man who constructs his empire from sheer ambition and the lure of power. When a mission in Amsterdam spirals out of control, he is thrust into a dangerous world of assassins, hidden societies, and forbidden knowledge buried within the Amazon.
The story moves swiftly from Europe’s cool sophistication to Brazil’s haunting jungles as Martin confronts betrayal, desire, and the cost of his own relentless hunger. The novel blends crime, global intrigue, and psychological depth, crafting a dark, atmospheric thriller that hints at a much larger destiny.
With its Luxe Noir tone and high stakes tension, The Feeder serves as a compelling introduction to The Martin Dynasty and sets the stage for a saga driven by ambition, seduction, and power.
THE FEEDER
A Luxe Noir Thriller by JFK Løvlien
Now released in a newly printed edition.
Before the empire. Before Goldblood.
There was the man who started it all.
John Martin built his world from nothing—through power, seduction, and the precise art of control. But when a covert operation in Amsterdam collapses into chaos, he’s pulled into a darker realm: assassins, secret cabals, ancient demons, and forbidden knowledge buried deep in the Amazon.
From the cold elegance of Europe to the fevered jungles of Brazil, Martin’s path coils through greed, betrayal, and desire. Along the way, reality fractures—haunted by myth, obsession, and echoes of figures like Jim Morrison, where music, madness, and mysticism blur into something far more dangerous.
In the shadows, an unseen force manipulates nations themselves—and John must decide whether to survive the game, or fully embrace the hunger that made him unstoppable.
The Feeder is the first chapter in The Martin Dynasty: a dark, global thriller of crime, desire, demons, and power—a captivating, hallucinatory ride that burns with the pulse of a Luxe Noir fever dream.
Power. Blood. Desire.
Every dynasty has its beginning.
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Testimonials
Rise of a Shadow King
The Feeder offers a gripping look into the origins of John Martin, a man who constructs his empire from sheer ambition and the lure of power. When a mission in Amsterdam spirals out of control, he is thrust into a dangerous world of assassins, hidden societies, and forbidden knowledge buried within the Amazon.The story moves swiftly from Europe’s cool sophistication to Brazil’s haunting jungles as Martin confronts betrayal, desire, and the cost of his own relentless hunger. The novel blends crime, global intrigue, and psychological depth, crafting a dark, atmospheric thriller that hints at a much larger destiny.With its Luxe Noir tone and high stakes tension, The Feeder serves as a compelling introduction to The Martin Dynasty and sets the stage for a saga driven by ambition, seduction, and power.
Kept me Glued till Dawn!
Diving into The Feeder is like a velvet fever dream of high-stakes espionage and primal hunger, John Martin's slick rise from nothing to empire builder hooked me instantly, his charisma a thin veil over a devouring ambition. Løvlien's luxe noir prose slinks from Amsterdam's neon shadows to Brazil's sweltering jungles, weaving assassins, cabals, and betrayal fueled desire into a plot that twists like a gut punch. It's wildly unapologetic, spiked with sex and power, yet the global machinations and forbidden secrets kept me glued till dawn. If you dig American Psycho crashing into The Firm on absinthe, this Martin dynasty origin is your twisted fix, grab a stiff drink and dive in, but don't say I didn't warn you.
A Gripping Tale of Power and Betrayal
The Feeder is an intense and thrilling read that dives deep into the world of power and betrayal! John Martin is a fascinating character who starts with nothing and builds his empire through cunning and seduction. The story kicks off in Amsterdam and quickly pulls you into a chaotic adventure filled with assassins and secret societies, which kept me hooked from start to finish. I loved the setting shifts from elegant European cities to the wild jungles of Brazil, creating a vivid backdrop for Martin's journey. The themes of greed and desire really stand out, making you think about what people will do for power. Overall, this book is a gripping start to The Martin Dynasty and is perfect for anyone who enjoys dark thrillers!
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