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One Trade Too Many: Jackson Trade, Book 2
A daring undergraduate prank. A Civil War myth that just won’t die.
And a broken Vietnam vet in the middle of it all.
Jobless and battling PTSD brought on by Vietnam, Jackson Trade is drifting through 1977 one bourbon at a time, never more than one nightmare away from a bender. But when a band of undergraduates affixes the face and hands of Mickey Mouse on the campus clock tower, it gets his attention. That’s because his estranged brother turns up just in time to be the only suspect when one of the pranksters is found dead.
Suddenly tasked with sniffing out a crafty killer, Jackson travels a twisting path that links the tower to the myth of lost Confederate gold. And as he tracks the killer and the century-old mystery simultaneously, he sets in motion a series of events that will either lead to justice or to destruction.
No matter which happens, nothing less than his brother’s freedom depends on getting it right. And even if he gets it right, will he have to make One Trade Too Many?
This is hardboiled Southern.
All. Day. Long.
And a broken Vietnam vet in the middle of it all.
Jobless and battling PTSD brought on by Vietnam, Jackson Trade is drifting through 1977 one bourbon at a time, never more than one nightmare away from a bender. But when a band of undergraduates affixes the face and hands of Mickey Mouse on the campus clock tower, it gets his attention. That’s because his estranged brother turns up just in time to be the only suspect when one of the pranksters is found dead.
Suddenly tasked with sniffing out a crafty killer, Jackson travels a twisting path that links the tower to the myth of lost Confederate gold. And as he tracks the killer and the century-old mystery simultaneously, he sets in motion a series of events that will either lead to justice or to destruction.
No matter which happens, nothing less than his brother’s freedom depends on getting it right. And even if he gets it right, will he have to make One Trade Too Many?
This is hardboiled Southern.
All. Day. Long.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 7, 2020
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November 1, 2020
Jackson's brother, Thompson is a drug addict who finally makes it back to Nashville after 10 years. Unfortunately, he ends up being the prime suspect in the murder of a college student. Jackson might have to be sober for this one. His investigation takes him back over 100 years. There is a group that thinks the South is going to rise again and plans to make that happen. Trade seems to be in their way whether he knows it or not. He finds out quick, though, when they try to kill him and another student is also killed. Seems like a Mickey Mouse operation.
December 21, 2020
Great book
Jackson Trade is trying to get his brother out of jail for killing a Vanderbilt student. He runs s into a story about the missing Confederate gold at the end of the War Between the States. The people that really killed the student are also tied in with the gold hunters. This is a really good who done it with lots of action and head scratching suspense. And of course Jackson does like his bourbon as most of us Southerners do.
Jackson Trade is trying to get his brother out of jail for killing a Vanderbilt student. He runs s into a story about the missing Confederate gold at the end of the War Between the States. The people that really killed the student are also tied in with the gold hunters. This is a really good who done it with lots of action and head scratching suspense. And of course Jackson does like his bourbon as most of us Southerners do.
August 24, 2021
I had a hard time with this one. Not the fault or the author, but I have a hard time with the ‘South shall rise again’ mentality.
At times I had a tough time buying into the plot because of the direction of the plot. Jackson Trade is a tough character and it is difficult for me to fully grasp a functioning alcoholic as a crime solving main character.
Well written, a tightly woven plot, and good backstory and history.
Highly recommended
At times I had a tough time buying into the plot because of the direction of the plot. Jackson Trade is a tough character and it is difficult for me to fully grasp a functioning alcoholic as a crime solving main character.
Well written, a tightly woven plot, and good backstory and history.
Highly recommended
August 15, 2020
Trade
Truly enjoyable....had things I should / could be doing BUT I was hooked on the mystery and what Jackson was going to do next. Like the interaction between characters and the fact that Trade has self defense skills but isn’t Rambo. Next? I know, I know.....but these are great reads. Many thanks for sharing Jackson Trade with us.
Truly enjoyable....had things I should / could be doing BUT I was hooked on the mystery and what Jackson was going to do next. Like the interaction between characters and the fact that Trade has self defense skills but isn’t Rambo. Next? I know, I know.....but these are great reads. Many thanks for sharing Jackson Trade with us.
November 7, 2021
More Jackson, less plot
I enjoyed this book even though I felt the plot was somewhat weak and cliche. That being said I really enjoyed learning more about Trade and the development of his character and backstory. It was an entertaining read and I look forward to the next adventure.
I enjoyed this book even though I felt the plot was somewhat weak and cliche. That being said I really enjoyed learning more about Trade and the development of his character and backstory. It was an entertaining read and I look forward to the next adventure.
July 7, 2023
A Good Read!
This book was so much better than the first one, in my humble opinion! I used to live in Nashville, and I like the setting for the book. I thought the storyline was really good!
This book was so much better than the first one, in my humble opinion! I used to live in Nashville, and I like the setting for the book. I thought the storyline was really good!
October 17, 2023
wow…
This was a rough story. I loved it. It hit many times close to home. Trust me when I say the tobacco sections are truth. And Loveless does not have great fried chicken or biscuits…it good, not great.
This was a rough story. I loved it. It hit many times close to home. Trust me when I say the tobacco sections are truth. And Loveless does not have great fried chicken or biscuits…it good, not great.
February 28, 2024
A Good Page Turner
I have read books one and two. book one was good but book two was much better. It flows better and kept you moving forward and wanting to know what was going to happen next. A great read.
I have read books one and two. book one was good but book two was much better. It flows better and kept you moving forward and wanting to know what was going to happen next. A great read.
August 16, 2020
Another hit by Arant
Vanderbilt University. West End in Nashville. Murder! Jackson Trade solves another mystery. Great read! Can't wait for the next one.
Vanderbilt University. West End in Nashville. Murder! Jackson Trade solves another mystery. Great read! Can't wait for the next one.
September 30, 2020
Hardboiled Southern. All. Day. Long.
October 16, 2020
Love the character of Jackson and his past. Enjoy the looks into his past and hope for more in that regard. Also enjoy the way the town and area are mentioned and brought to life.
November 11, 2020
Good stuff,
I'll be watching for this author. Anybody that has been there knows that life can be pretty squirrely but you don't often get to read it like this
I'll be watching for this author. Anybody that has been there knows that life can be pretty squirrely but you don't often get to read it like this
September 24, 2022
Another goo book by TJ Arant
Full of mystery, murder and revenge. Set I Nashville and the gold mystery of the Civil War. I enjoy his series of Jackson Trade books.
Full of mystery, murder and revenge. Set I Nashville and the gold mystery of the Civil War. I enjoy his series of Jackson Trade books.
February 1, 2024
great read
I am from Nasvhille and I liked the book but I really enjoyed knowing where everything was that was referenced
I am from Nasvhille and I liked the book but I really enjoyed knowing where everything was that was referenced
February 7, 2024
I really enjoy reading about Jackson Trade, such a great character, and all things Nashville. This one really hit home as I recalled each building on the Vanderbilt campus mentioned in the story.
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