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The Sex Club: A Provocative Novel About Secrets, Lies & Murder
A Provocative Mystery Thriller from a 5-time Readers Favorite Winner!
“THE SEX CLUB is a thrilling, eye-opening read.”—Mystery Scene magazine
A pipe bomb explodes at a birth control clinic, then a young client turns up dead in a dumpster. Kera, the clinic nurse, discovers that the girl’s Bible group is sharing more than the Good News. Confidentiality keeps her from telling the police, so she digs for the truth on her own—becoming the bomber’s new target.
Meanwhile, Detective Jackson races to find the killer, fearing his own daughter could be next. But his investigation is blocked by power politics at every step. Can Jackson uncover the killer’s shocking identity in time to stop the slaughter?
Read It Now to Find Out!
“THE SEX CLUB is a must read!”—Seattle Mystery Bookshop
About the
When not plotting murders, L.J. enjoys standup comedy, cycling, and zip-lining. Like her Agent Dallas character, she’s an adrenaline junkie. And like her Extractor character, she once rescued her grandchildren from a dangerous cult.
“THE SEX CLUB is a thrilling, eye-opening read.”—Mystery Scene magazine
A pipe bomb explodes at a birth control clinic, then a young client turns up dead in a dumpster. Kera, the clinic nurse, discovers that the girl’s Bible group is sharing more than the Good News. Confidentiality keeps her from telling the police, so she digs for the truth on her own—becoming the bomber’s new target.
Meanwhile, Detective Jackson races to find the killer, fearing his own daughter could be next. But his investigation is blocked by power politics at every step. Can Jackson uncover the killer’s shocking identity in time to stop the slaughter?
Read It Now to Find Out!
“THE SEX CLUB is a must read!”—Seattle Mystery Bookshop
About the
When not plotting murders, L.J. enjoys standup comedy, cycling, and zip-lining. Like her Agent Dallas character, she’s an adrenaline junkie. And like her Extractor character, she once rescued her grandchildren from a dangerous cult.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2024
About the author
L.J. Sellers
181 books479 followersI write the bestselling Detective Jackson mystery/thriller series—a four-time Readers Favorite award winner—as well as the Agent Dallas series, the Extractor thrillers, and provocative standalone thrillers. My 30 novels have been highly praised and have sold more than a million copies.
I reside in Eugene, Oregon where my many of my novels are set, and I'm also an award-winning journalist who earned the Grand Neal. When not plotting murders, I enjoy standup comedy, cycling, social networking, and attending mystery conferences. I've also been known to jump out of airplanes.
I reside in Eugene, Oregon where my many of my novels are set, and I'm also an award-winning journalist who earned the Grand Neal. When not plotting murders, I enjoy standup comedy, cycling, social networking, and attending mystery conferences. I've also been known to jump out of airplanes.
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April 29, 2025
This story kept me reading, it was intriguing. Although you knew the identity of the bomber from very early on, other crimes were being committed & those were not so cut & dry. Some parts of the story were a little uncomfortable to read, as the subject matter is quite dark & worrying on a few levels, especially as a mother & grandmother.
Jackson was very likeable in my opinion. The author made him a relatable, & at times vulnerable, male main character, which is refreshing. I felt that Jackson & his team worked well together. I like that the author gave us enough details about the investigating officers to form an opinion on them, but did not drown us with unnecessary details about them, as they are not the main focus of the story, the victims are.
I found myself getting very frustrated with some of the side characters, but that was the author's intention. However, I do feel that the author managed to cover some quite sensitive subjects in a respectful & non-judgmental way; religion, teenage sex & politics are all quite touchy subjects to cover, but feel that they were treated with dignity & very little biased, although I do get a feeling that the author may have experienced a quite religious upbringing, purely based on how that aspect of the story was covered.
I was a little disappointed with the ending, I sincerely hope that there is a follow-up or part two, as it just ended ... Will I read another book by this author? Possibly not, as although the story was good, it felt to me like they just got fed up of writing & ended the story abruptly. There were crimes, there was retribution & there were consequences, but ultimately I was left with a few questions.
I gave this 4 out of 5 stars because the story was good, the characters were well written, but the ending just dropped off a cliff, & that's why it only gets a 4.
Jackson was very likeable in my opinion. The author made him a relatable, & at times vulnerable, male main character, which is refreshing. I felt that Jackson & his team worked well together. I like that the author gave us enough details about the investigating officers to form an opinion on them, but did not drown us with unnecessary details about them, as they are not the main focus of the story, the victims are.
I found myself getting very frustrated with some of the side characters, but that was the author's intention. However, I do feel that the author managed to cover some quite sensitive subjects in a respectful & non-judgmental way; religion, teenage sex & politics are all quite touchy subjects to cover, but feel that they were treated with dignity & very little biased, although I do get a feeling that the author may have experienced a quite religious upbringing, purely based on how that aspect of the story was covered.
I was a little disappointed with the ending, I sincerely hope that there is a follow-up or part two, as it just ended ... Will I read another book by this author? Possibly not, as although the story was good, it felt to me like they just got fed up of writing & ended the story abruptly. There were crimes, there was retribution & there were consequences, but ultimately I was left with a few questions.
I gave this 4 out of 5 stars because the story was good, the characters were well written, but the ending just dropped off a cliff, & that's why it only gets a 4.
April 21, 2025
The hunt is on.
A teenage girl goes to Planned Parenthood for genital herpes. Next day she is found dead in a dumpster. Detective Jackson is determined to find who would do this to a young teenage girl. It becomes evident that she has had sex. Detective Jackson is looking to her friends to find out who she had sex with. Her friends don't know but they are afraid that will come out that their Teen Talk sessions was not Bible study. Meanwhile someone is out for Kera who works for Planned Parenthood and treated Jessie the dead teenage girl who was murdered. Kera has come away from couple of bombings but her killer is determined to get abortion whore. Good read. Detective Jackson cares .
A teenage girl goes to Planned Parenthood for genital herpes. Next day she is found dead in a dumpster. Detective Jackson is determined to find who would do this to a young teenage girl. It becomes evident that she has had sex. Detective Jackson is looking to her friends to find out who she had sex with. Her friends don't know but they are afraid that will come out that their Teen Talk sessions was not Bible study. Meanwhile someone is out for Kera who works for Planned Parenthood and treated Jessie the dead teenage girl who was murdered. Kera has come away from couple of bombings but her killer is determined to get abortion whore. Good read. Detective Jackson cares .
January 21, 2026
It's Probably my Fault
One of the disadvantages of buying books on Kindle is that the descriptions are often brief. I also don't like to read reviews because they often spoil the story. This book involves child abuse and I really don't like to read about that horrible subject. So, what I will say, is that the characters were good and I would be tempted to read more stories, in the series, but I'll check the description more carefully next time.
One of the disadvantages of buying books on Kindle is that the descriptions are often brief. I also don't like to read reviews because they often spoil the story. This book involves child abuse and I really don't like to read about that horrible subject. So, what I will say, is that the characters were good and I would be tempted to read more stories, in the series, but I'll check the description more carefully next time.
June 21, 2025
Too Much For Young Teenagers Club
This story has a lot of lessons to learn about teenagers dealing with abusive parents and sex. It showed that at times adults can’t be trusted and at times and circumstances the teenagers can’t either. This author was able to make me feel emotions for several of the characters.
This story has a lot of lessons to learn about teenagers dealing with abusive parents and sex. It showed that at times adults can’t be trusted and at times and circumstances the teenagers can’t either. This author was able to make me feel emotions for several of the characters.
February 2, 2026
Are the little girls--probably pre-teen--involved in activities. Multiple cases ov genital warts cause suspicion. Kera has checked several and guesses that they are from the middle school revealing secrets no one wants to know
September 24, 2025
very gripping heart-tugging story about adolescents, peer pressure, sex, and other influences. very well written.
June 1, 2026
it’s not what you think
Great author! Keeps you interested and guessing what would happen next.
On the edge of my seat trying to figure it out.
Great author! Keeps you interested and guessing what would happen next.
On the edge of my seat trying to figure it out.
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