Jenkins Early Readers

Read Who Is Mrs. Jenkins? before it’s out

I’m looking for 50 readers, bookstagrammers, booktokers and reviewers to receive a free advance ebook of my gothic psychological thriller, weeks before it reaches Amazon on 25 December 2026.

Apply for a copy About the novel

Places50 advance copies

FormatEbook (Kindle, ePub, PDF)

Apply by30 November 2026

Cover of Who Is Mrs. Jenkins? by Alex Martino

How it works

What you get, and what I ask

What you get

A free advance copy of the ebook, delivered in early December, readable on Kindle, any e-reader, phone or tablet.
A place on the team before anyone else, with launch news and behind-the-scenes notes from me.
Shareable images of the cover and quotes, if you post about the book.
Early access to future advance copies, including the Audible audiobook when it arrives.

Conditions to take part

Be 18 or over and comfortable with dark themes: trauma, psychiatric treatment and references to child trafficking.
Read in English and plan to finish the book by early January 2027.
Keep your copy private. Your file is personal and watermarked. Please don’t share, upload or forward it.
No spoilers before 25 December, and mark any spoilers clearly afterwards.
Be transparent. If you post a review anywhere, mention that you received a free advance copy.
Not a close friend or relative of mine. Amazon may remove reviews from people with a personal connection to the author.

A note on reviews A review is never a condition of receiving the book. If you’d like to share your opinion on Amazon, Goodreads or social media, I’d be grateful for it, whatever it is: five stars, one star or anything in between. An honest review helps other readers decide, and that’s all I ask for.

Timeline

From application to launch day

BY 30 NOV

Apply

Fill in the form below. It takes two minutes.

BY 5 DEC

Selection

I’ll email the 50 selected readers personally.

EARLY DEC

Your copy

A private download link for your advance ebook.

25 DEC

Launch

The book goes live on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

FROM 25 DEC

Share, if you like

Amazon reviews can be posted from launch day; Goodreads before.

Application

Join the Early Readers

Places are limited to 50. I read every application myself and will let selected readers know by 5 December.

First name Email

Country Amazon store you use

Where do you share what you read?

Profile link or handle (optional) Preferred format

Tell me a thriller or gothic novel you loved (optional)

I’m 18 or over and I accept the conditions above: I’ll keep my copy private and mention it was a free advance copy if I post a review. I agree to receive emails from Alex Martino about the Early Readers team and the launch. I can unsubscribe at any time.

Your details are only used to run the Early Readers team. See the privacy notice.

Questions

Early Readers FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. The advance ebook is free and there is nothing to pay at any point.

Do I have to write a review?

No. A review is never a condition. If you choose to write one, it should be your honest opinion, and I’d ask you to mention that you received a free advance copy.

When can I post on Amazon?

Amazon only accepts reviews once the book is published, so from 25 December 2026. You can post on Goodreads, StoryGraph and social media earlier, as long as you avoid spoilers.

How will I receive the book?

By email, with a private download link. You can send it to your Kindle, open it in an e-reader app or read it as a PDF.

What if I’m not selected?

I’ll let you know, and you’ll still get the free opening pages and the launch-day link. Some readers will be invited to future teams.

Is there a paperback advance copy?

Not for this team. Advance copies are ebooks only.