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Splashback: A Gripping Conspiracy Thriller
A missing father with ties to U.S. intelligence. A private eye caught in a web of espionage and murder. In post-9/11 Detroit, ex-DEA agent turned P.I. John Phault is drawn into a sinister mystery when a friend's father vanishes, leaving behind a house full of secrets. As the nation prepares for war and the FBI takes over, Phault investigates off the record, navigating a treacherous path from the Motor City to the White House. In this gripping sequel to Failure Drill, Tarr delivers a heart-pounding tale of treason, torture, and intrigue that will keep readers guessing until the very last page. ____________________________________________________________________ What readers said about James Tarr’s Conspiracy Thrillers ★★★★★ Another winner from James Tarr ★★★★★ I would have read it in one sitting except real life kept getting in the way. ★★★★★ Fast paced. Nothing predictable about the next plot twists. ★★★★★ I'm off to read the next in the series. Tarr has a unique mind and his stories are very entertaining.
574 pages, Paperback
Published October 7, 2025
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March 27, 2022
More impressed with James Tart with every book and article he does.
Another "up till 4am pages turner"! Very hard to put down. Editing is outstanding, details are spot on, lots of work and hard-earned experience gaining hand on knowledge of tactics and hardware is evident. On top of all that Tart is a rammed good writer and story teller. I rate his work right there with Stephen Hunter, Tom Clancy and WEB Griffin. Throw the Jack Reacher author in the mix too. Excellent work!
Another "up till 4am pages turner"! Very hard to put down. Editing is outstanding, details are spot on, lots of work and hard-earned experience gaining hand on knowledge of tactics and hardware is evident. On top of all that Tart is a rammed good writer and story teller. I rate his work right there with Stephen Hunter, Tom Clancy and WEB Griffin. Throw the Jack Reacher author in the mix too. Excellent work!
June 30, 2023
Double tap
An exciting, whorlwind race of fiction mixed with healthy doses of reality aptly describes James Tarr's Splashback.
I believe his protagonists' actions and reactions are what a reader would like to claim for themselves if we were able to respond to the issues developed in Mr. Tarr's fertile imagination.
I'm looking forward to enjoying reading the rest of Mr. Tarr's offerings .
An exciting, whorlwind race of fiction mixed with healthy doses of reality aptly describes James Tarr's Splashback.
I believe his protagonists' actions and reactions are what a reader would like to claim for themselves if we were able to respond to the issues developed in Mr. Tarr's fertile imagination.
I'm looking forward to enjoying reading the rest of Mr. Tarr's offerings .
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February 15, 2020Could easily happen in real life. We all have true friends. enough said.
Read the story line and could it happen in real life, why not. With the stupid stuff going on, regular people have mentally and physical capabilities as.some government agencies. Sometimes, complexity is out of line, KISS ,keep it simple stupid.does work sometimes.
Read the story line and could it happen in real life, why not. With the stupid stuff going on, regular people have mentally and physical capabilities as.some government agencies. Sometimes, complexity is out of line, KISS ,keep it simple stupid.does work sometimes.
June 12, 2025
More action than you can shake a stick at
While appearing to start slow and in a non linear way, the pace soon increases and captures you in a page turner with just the right level of detail to give realism and plausibility. The characters and actions are consistent with the previous story so their evolution seems natural - an achievement in itself.
While appearing to start slow and in a non linear way, the pace soon increases and captures you in a page turner with just the right level of detail to give realism and plausibility. The characters and actions are consistent with the previous story so their evolution seems natural - an achievement in itself.
May 6, 2020
Another great novel.
This was a very hard to put down read. The characters are continued from the first novel in this series, and are excellent. The gun handling and the fight scenes are wonderfully crafted. The story is exciting and excellent.
This was a very hard to put down read. The characters are continued from the first novel in this series, and are excellent. The gun handling and the fight scenes are wonderfully crafted. The story is exciting and excellent.
May 7, 2020
Captivating
Some authors are able to keep the reader interested in the story. James Tarr takes you into his story and you are not able to quit reading.
Some authors are able to keep the reader interested in the story. James Tarr takes you into his story and you are not able to quit reading.
August 29, 2026
Outstanding!
This story had me enthralled from the first line to the last word of the very satisfactory ending. Spoiler: don't get to attached to Oscar.
This story had me enthralled from the first line to the last word of the very satisfactory ending. Spoiler: don't get to attached to Oscar.
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