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Nick Teffinger
Lost Tomb
In this edgy little thriller from acclaimed author R.J. Jagger, Denver homicide detective Nick Teffinger follows a killer to Paris, expecting a dangerous but straightforward hunt. What he doesn't foresee is that he and a beautiful French detective would be pulled into a deadly game--a game that would stretch from Paris to Cairo to the Valley of the Kings; a game rooted in ancient tombs, archeological murders and lost treasures; a game that started thousands of years ago but is not over yet. (414 p)
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)
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 (Tokyo Hotel)
“Another masterpiece of action and suspense. [Jagger] has outdone himelf." New Mystery Reader (Dead in Hong Kong)
“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)
Previously published under a different name.
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)
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 (Tokyo Hotel)
“Another masterpiece of action and suspense. [Jagger] has outdone himelf." New Mystery Reader (Dead in Hong Kong)
“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)
Previously published under a different name.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2013
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June 30, 2017
If you haven't read any of this series, it may help to know that Teffinger is a Denver homicide detective who relentless pursues killers, generally serial
killers. All of the Teffinger books tell the story through three sets of eyes, Teffinger's eyes, those of a young female lawyer, and through the eyes of a crazed killer. They are well-written books that are fast-reading and really fun to read. They have a modern noir flavor. In this
one, Teffinger chases a serial killer halfway around the world. This tale
spans three continents and involves murder, ancient treasure, and a seductress.
Be forewarned that these books have been published under a number of different titles and different pen names.
killers. All of the Teffinger books tell the story through three sets of eyes, Teffinger's eyes, those of a young female lawyer, and through the eyes of a crazed killer. They are well-written books that are fast-reading and really fun to read. They have a modern noir flavor. In this
one, Teffinger chases a serial killer halfway around the world. This tale
spans three continents and involves murder, ancient treasure, and a seductress.
Be forewarned that these books have been published under a number of different titles and different pen names.
Displaying 1 of 1 review