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In this atmospherically-charged thriller from master storyteller R.J. Jagger, homicide detective Nick Teffinger witnesses a murder from a place he shouldn’t be and soon finds himself pulled into the edgy world of an exotic young lawyer who is too mysterious to trust and too hypnotic to resist. (366 pages, mass-market paperback edition)
This book was published in digital form several years ago and has been off the market for some time. Now in 2020, it has been refreshed with a new cover and name and is being brought back to market in digital, mass-market paperback, and hardcover editions. We hope you enjoy it.
The Nick Teffinger thrillers are all self-contained within their own four corners and can be read in any order.
For over a decade, R.J. Jagger’s thrillers have been widely acclaimed by the most established and reputable book review organizations in the publishing industry, including Library JournaL, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and Foreword Reviews:
"A terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller." J.A. Konrath
"As engaging as the debut [Witness Chase], this exciting blend of police procedural and legal thriller recalls the early works of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline." Library Journal
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. This novel has a riveting plot." Kirkus Reviews
"Verdict: The pacing is relentless in this debut, a hard-boiled novel with a shocking ending. The supershort chapters will please those who enjoy a James Patterson-style page-turner" Library Journal
A "clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense." Foreword Magazine
"Part of what makes this thriller thrilling is that you sense there to be connections among all the various subplots; the anticipation of their coming together keeps the pages turning." Booklist
"This is one of the best thrillers I've read yet." New Mystery Reader
"A throwback to the era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, [Nick] Teffinger is old school all the way--and that means good retro fun." Booklist
This book "is creative and captivating. It features bold characters, witty dialogue, exotic locations, and non-stop action. The pacing is spot-on, a solid combination of intrigue, suspense, and eroticism. A first-rate thriller, this book is damnably hard to put down. It's a tremendous read." Foreword Reviews
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Formerly a longstanding trial attorney before taking the big leap and devoting his full time attention to writing, RJ Jagger (that’s a penname, by the way) is the author of over twenty hard-edged mystery and suspense thrillers. In addition to his own books, Jagger also ghostwrites for a well-known, bestselling author. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers as well as Mystery Writers of America.
R.J. Jagger is the author of over 25 thrillers, including the Nick Teffinger series (20 books and counting), the Nicole Stone series (1 book and counting), and the Bryson Wilde noir series (4 books and counting).
Genre: Mystery
This book was published in digital form several years ago and has been off the market for some time. Now in 2020, it has been refreshed with a new cover and name and is being brought back to market in digital, mass-market paperback, and hardcover editions. We hope you enjoy it.
The Nick Teffinger thrillers are all self-contained within their own four corners and can be read in any order.
For over a decade, R.J. Jagger’s thrillers have been widely acclaimed by the most established and reputable book review organizations in the publishing industry, including Library JournaL, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and Foreword Reviews:
"A terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller." J.A. Konrath
"As engaging as the debut [Witness Chase], this exciting blend of police procedural and legal thriller recalls the early works of Scott Turow and Lisa Scottoline." Library Journal
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. This novel has a riveting plot." Kirkus Reviews
"Verdict: The pacing is relentless in this debut, a hard-boiled novel with a shocking ending. The supershort chapters will please those who enjoy a James Patterson-style page-turner" Library Journal
A "clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense." Foreword Magazine
"Part of what makes this thriller thrilling is that you sense there to be connections among all the various subplots; the anticipation of their coming together keeps the pages turning." Booklist
"This is one of the best thrillers I've read yet." New Mystery Reader
"A throwback to the era of Mike Hammer and Shell Scott, [Nick] Teffinger is old school all the way--and that means good retro fun." Booklist
This book "is creative and captivating. It features bold characters, witty dialogue, exotic locations, and non-stop action. The pacing is spot-on, a solid combination of intrigue, suspense, and eroticism. A first-rate thriller, this book is damnably hard to put down. It's a tremendous read." Foreword Reviews
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Formerly a longstanding trial attorney before taking the big leap and devoting his full time attention to writing, RJ Jagger (that’s a penname, by the way) is the author of over twenty hard-edged mystery and suspense thrillers. In addition to his own books, Jagger also ghostwrites for a well-known, bestselling author. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers as well as Mystery Writers of America.
R.J. Jagger is the author of over 25 thrillers, including the Nick Teffinger series (20 books and counting), the Nicole Stone series (1 book and counting), and the Bryson Wilde noir series (4 books and counting).
Genre: Mystery
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