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Cliff Ford Mystery #3
The Quarterback
So many suspects. So little time. Cliff and Julia are back in an all-new mystery that will keep you guessing and wanting more.
The day of the NFC Championship Game, the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears is found dead. The Bears undefeated season is at risk.
The day of the NFC Championship Game, the starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears is found dead. The Bears undefeated season is at risk.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2022
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About the author
Terry Toler
153 books94 followersTERRY TOLER is a international #1 best selling and award winning author who has written seventeen non fiction books and thirty novels including the Jamie Austen and Alex Halee spy stories along with The Eden Stories. He is a public speaker, counselor, and retired entrepreneur. Impacting the lives of people worldwide through storytelling has become one of his passions in life. He can be followed at terrytoler.com.
"Terry Toler is well written, and a rising star in literary fiction." Michael DeAngelo (Reviewer)
The Longest Day won the 2020 Best Book Award for Religious Fiction sponsored by American Book Fest. Saving Sara and The Late Great Planet Jupiter were both finalists for the 2021 Best Book Award in the Thriller/Adventure and REligious Fiction categories.
"Terry Toler is well written, and a rising star in literary fiction." Michael DeAngelo (Reviewer)
The Longest Day won the 2020 Best Book Award for Religious Fiction sponsored by American Book Fest. Saving Sara and The Late Great Planet Jupiter were both finalists for the 2021 Best Book Award in the Thriller/Adventure and REligious Fiction categories.
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May 19, 2022
Love the characters and the mystery
When I started the first book in this series I wasn't sure if I would like it. By the time I got half way through I was really enjoying it. They just get better and better and better and I am really looking forward to the next one.
When I started the first book in this series I wasn't sure if I would like it. By the time I got half way through I was really enjoying it. They just get better and better and better and I am really looking forward to the next one.
April 19, 2022
Another great adventure!
Loved the story and the characters! It is nice to read a good mystery without cussing going on throughout! Great job!
Loved the story and the characters! It is nice to read a good mystery without cussing going on throughout! Great job!
April 20, 2022
Excellent suspense novel
This is an awesome suspense novel! Very clean but interesting content that kept me on the edge of my seat!
This is an awesome suspense novel! Very clean but interesting content that kept me on the edge of my seat!
May 2, 2022
Your football team is finally doing well. In fact, play-offs are predicted. That is until the quarterback is declared dead. How can the murder be solved in such a high profile case?
As with most of Terry Toler's books, there are many layers to this one. Part of them involve Cliff and his wife. Others involve the case. I enjoyed this one and only predicted parts of it.
As with most of Terry Toler's books, there are many layers to this one. Part of them involve Cliff and his wife. Others involve the case. I enjoyed this one and only predicted parts of it.
May 9, 2022
Good qb
I like this story very much. Had my doubts in the beginning. But it was good. This is from me to author
I like this story very much. Had my doubts in the beginning. But it was good. This is from me to author
October 10, 2022
Interesting
I enjoy reading Terry's books. I usually read books by women, so it is interesting to get more of a man's point of view. I especially appreciate the details about football. I think men would like this book too.
I enjoy reading Terry's books. I usually read books by women, so it is interesting to get more of a man's point of view. I especially appreciate the details about football. I think men would like this book too.
April 12, 2024
Besides the fact that the book is full of misconceptions, exaggerations and stereo types, the "top" detective can only do his job when getting tips and help from his civilian wife. Sooo many unbelievable occurrences in the book.
The Chicago Bears blow a big lead in a playoff game that could have taken them to the Superbowl. Would fans be angry and disappointed - sure. Would they loot and trash the city, while at the same time attacking the police for four days over a lost football game – ludicrous?! That and the author's propensity to blame the Chicago Mayor for "defunding the police", and not allowing any intervention show his exaggerated political position.
However, the way the detective “handled” the situation while getting attacked by “the crazed mob” was even worse. Not only was it totally unbelievable, but bordered on cowardly and pathetic! Then to add insult to injury, he insults Italians by twice mentioning that the suspect must have used the "Italian Mob", and then suggested the gun was from the Mafia! I guess the author is unaware of the fact that insinuating all organized crime is the Italian Mafia is not only insulting, but hurtful and demeaning!
Why two stars instead of one? The book actually started OK, and had a couple decent, and even funny moments, so not totally without redeeming qualities. That being said, if you want a good detective mystery, look elsewhere.
The Chicago Bears blow a big lead in a playoff game that could have taken them to the Superbowl. Would fans be angry and disappointed - sure. Would they loot and trash the city, while at the same time attacking the police for four days over a lost football game – ludicrous?! That and the author's propensity to blame the Chicago Mayor for "defunding the police", and not allowing any intervention show his exaggerated political position.
However, the way the detective “handled” the situation while getting attacked by “the crazed mob” was even worse. Not only was it totally unbelievable, but bordered on cowardly and pathetic! Then to add insult to injury, he insults Italians by twice mentioning that the suspect must have used the "Italian Mob", and then suggested the gun was from the Mafia! I guess the author is unaware of the fact that insinuating all organized crime is the Italian Mafia is not only insulting, but hurtful and demeaning!
Why two stars instead of one? The book actually started OK, and had a couple decent, and even funny moments, so not totally without redeeming qualities. That being said, if you want a good detective mystery, look elsewhere.
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November 17, 2022
The Bears and Their Quarterback
Terry Tolerance has a knack for creating a realistic detective, and his beautiful insightful wife. In fact, Cliff Ford's lieutenant believes Julia is the best under cover detective the Chicago police didn't hire. Who killed the Bears' young, excellent quarterback the morning of the big game? A really fast paced page turner.
Terry Tolerance has a knack for creating a realistic detective, and his beautiful insightful wife. In fact, Cliff Ford's lieutenant believes Julia is the best under cover detective the Chicago police didn't hire. Who killed the Bears' young, excellent quarterback the morning of the big game? A really fast paced page turner.
July 15, 2022
The Quarterback had so many turns and twists. I thought several times I knew who the killer was, but I was wrong. It was a thrilling ending and so much fun to read. I highly recommend this fun adventure Terry takes you on.
March 27, 2024
another feel good plot
Troller has a way in keeping the story rolling and waiting for the next clue to be developed. In the mean time a new dimension is added to his main characters.
Troller has a way in keeping the story rolling and waiting for the next clue to be developed. In the mean time a new dimension is added to his main characters.
October 21, 2024
Not his best but ok. I didn’t like it when Cliff let the mob scene cause Julia to get injured, it wasn’t in keeping with his cop character! He also gets injured, I would have shot some bullets and that wouldn’t have happened. Julia is a better detective than Cliff
December 28, 2025
who done it!
I just found myself having a hard time putting this book down because I wanted to find out who did it!
Read the book!!
I just found myself having a hard time putting this book down because I wanted to find out who did it!
Read the book!!
February 25, 2026
Bears
Easy to read. Keeps your interest up. Can't wait to read the next book. Relatively a short story. Loved it
Easy to read. Keeps your interest up. Can't wait to read the next book. Relatively a short story. Loved it
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