Shadow Kill

by R.J. Jagger

In this edgy thriller from acclaimed author R.J. Jagger, Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger finds his life shaken to the core as he negotiates the deadly undercurrents between two criss-crossing assassins, one of which may be targeting his lover, and the other of which may be in a unique position to help him. In the world of shadow kills, however, nothing is free. Everything comes with a price; most of all, help.(385 pages)

Praise for R.J. Jagger from the publishing industry's most reputable and trustworthy book

"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 (Bad Client)

"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. Stuffed with gratuitous sex and over-the-top violence, this novel has a riveting plot." Kirkus Reviews (Lawyer Trap)

" 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 (Lawyer Trap)

A "clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense." Foreword Magazine (Pretty Little Lawyer)

"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 (Attorney's Run)

"This is one of the best thrillers I've read yet." New Mystery Reader (Never Dead)

"Boatloads of fun." Booklist (Never Dead)

"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 (Client Trap)

"A superb thriller and an exceptional read." Midwest Book Review (Client Trap)

"A well told tale with a masterful blend of intrigue, murder, greed, lust, and that little touch of horror will keep you reading." New Mystery Reader (Ancient Prey)

"Brilliant! Ancient Prey held me glued to the edge of my seat and kept me in wonder of what was around the next corner of this spine-tingling, sensational work of fiction." Midwest Book Review (Ancient Prey)

Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger "leaves for Japan on an unsanctioned pursuit. As [Teffinger] draws closer to the killer, more victims are discovered, and the pattern of a twisted murderer revealed. Drawn into the intrigue is a cast of provocative characters who move in and out of Tokyo's gritty underworld. Verdict This fast-paced book offers fans of commercial thrillers a twisty, action-packed thrill ride." Library Journal (Tokyo Hotel)

"I love the way this man writes! I adore his style. There is something about it that makes me feel as if I'm someplace I'm not supposed to be, seeing things I'm not supposed to see and that is so delicious." Rebecca Forester, USA Today Bestselling Author (Fatal Prey)

"A terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller." J.A. Konrath (Witness Chase)
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Previously published under a different name.

312 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 18, 2013

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novel was a quick, fast paced read and, I could not put it down. It had all the usual Teffinger elements -- the dogged detective, the beautiful femme fatal, the crazy killer. However, this book was not
quite on the level of other Teffinger books, without giving away too many details, I did not think the veiled references to a well known attorney worked. And, some of the sub plots were only adequate. Overall, this was well worth reading, but simply not the crispest of these thrillers.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Another late night to finish reading this crazy good book! It had stories inside stories! It was crazy good at the end and worth no sleep until it was done! Thank you

[Clewis53 · Rating 1 out of 5]

an increasingly improbable plot. sexist stereotypes galore. topped with dashes of bad grammar.

[Robbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good Teffinger book. 4.5 stars