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J.R. Lightfoot

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in Indian Head, The United States

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https://books.by/jr-lightfoot-creations

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Fantasy, Christian

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J.R. Lightfoot writes hard-hitting urban fantasy that doesn’t hold back. Blending the grit of real-world policing with the chaos of supernatural warfare, his stories place readers in relentless, high-stakes battles where justice is never simple and survival always comes at a cost. Best known for the "Police Annals of Jax" series, Lightfoot delivers fast-paced, character-driven fiction filled with brutal action, dark forces, and moral tension. His work stands out for its raw intensity, cinematic feel, and the way it merges crime thriller realism with supernatural elements. If you’re drawn to stories where cops face more than criminals, where the line between right and wrong keeps shifting, and where every decision can be fatal, J.R. Lightfoo ...more

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Average rating: 4.8 · 137 ratings · 86 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	Retribution: Chronicles of Reaper Book II 4.66 avg rating — 44 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Drop (The Police Annals of Jax Book II) 4.86 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2026	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reaper 4.94 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blood Gem: The Police Annals of Jax Book 1 4.93 avg rating — 14 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To Steal a Crown (Lightfoot's Fable Book 1) 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	DROP: The Police Annals of Jax Book II 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Reaper: Chronicles of Reaper Book I 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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J.R. Lightfoot liked Books Review 's review of Drop (The Police Annals of Jax Book II): "I just finished DROP: The Police Annals of Jax – Book II by J.R. Lightfoot, and honestly? I’m still reeling. Following Detective Jax back into the shadows of Fort Worth was an absolute adrenaline shot. This isn’t your typical polished police procedur" Read more of this review »
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J.R. Lightfoot liked Matthew Collins's review of Drop (The Police Annals of Jax Book II): "DROP: The Police Annals of Jax, is a gripping, fast-paced crime thriller that dives deep into a dark world of corruption, violence, and tough moral choices. Detective Jax stands out as a complex and compelling lead, constantly torn between justice an" Read more of this review »
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J.R. Lightfoot liked Brenda's review of Drop (The Police Annals of Jax Book II): "Drop is one of those rare stories that quietly settles into your mind and stays there. It doesn’t demand attention in an obvious way, yet it holds it completely through its atmosphere, its pacing, and the careful way everything unfolds. What stood out" Read more of this review »
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J.R. Lightfoot answered Goodreads's question: What’s your advice for aspiring writers? Be patient. If you are in this to write and enjoy, then do that. If you want to make a living from this, good luck. Find and treasure all the positives
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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite In J.R. Lightfoot’s Drop: The Police Annals of Jax Book II, Fort Worth detective Jax Ferris returns to the city after leaving the police department to work with a federal task force investigating supernatur ...more
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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite In J.R. Lightfoot’s Drop: The Police Annals of Jax Book II, Fort Worth detective Jax Ferris returns to the city after leaving the police department to work with a federal task force investigating supernatur ...more
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