Private investigator Bryson Wilde lives in a shadowy 1952 world filed with dangerous women, jagged nights and Bokoray drums. In this thrill-packed punch of noir from master word-slinger R.J. Jagger, Wilde is hired by a seductive young attorney to run down a few loose ends on one of her cases. The assignment appears simple and straightforward and most importantly doesn't look like the kind of thing that will kill him. It isn't long, however, before he finds out how wrong he can be.
This is the 2d book written by R.J. Jagger in the Bryson Wilde noir series, initially published in 2011 under a different name. The book has been refreshed, re-edited and given a new cover. After a long hiatus of being unavailable, it is now being brought back to market in digital, mass-market paperback, and hardcover versions. The stunning cover illustration is by Robert A. Maguire, who was one of most sought-after pulp cover illustrations in the 1960s. It is used with permission.
The Bryson Wilde thrillers are all self-contained within their own four corners and can be read in any order.
For over a decade, R.J. Jagger's thrillers have been widely acclaimed by the most established and reputable book review organizations in the publishing industry, including Library JournaL, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and Foreword Reviews:
"A terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller." J.A. Konrath
"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
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. This novel has a riveting plot." Kirkus Reviews
"Verdict: 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
A "clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense." Foreword Magazine
"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
"This is one of the best thrillers I've read yet." New Mystery Reader
"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
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
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Formerly a longstanding trial attorney before taking the big leap and devoting his full time attention to writing, RJ Jagger (that's a penname, by the way) is the author of over twenty hard-edged mystery and suspense thrillers. In addition to his own books, Jagger also ghostwrites for a well-known, bestselling author. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers as well as Mystery Writers of America.
Genre: Mystery
This is the 2d book written by R.J. Jagger in the Bryson Wilde noir series, initially published in 2011 under a different name. The book has been refreshed, re-edited and given a new cover. After a long hiatus of being unavailable, it is now being brought back to market in digital, mass-market paperback, and hardcover versions. The stunning cover illustration is by Robert A. Maguire, who was one of most sought-after pulp cover illustrations in the 1960s. It is used with permission.
The Bryson Wilde thrillers are all self-contained within their own four corners and can be read in any order.
For over a decade, R.J. Jagger's thrillers have been widely acclaimed by the most established and reputable book review organizations in the publishing industry, including Library JournaL, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and Foreword Reviews:
"A terrifying, gripping cross between James Patterson and John Grisham. Jagger has created a truly killer thriller." J.A. Konrath
"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
"The well-crafted storyline makes this a worthwhile read. This novel has a riveting plot." Kirkus Reviews
"Verdict: 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
A "clever and engrossing mystery tale involving gorgeous women, lustful men and scintillating suspense." Foreword Magazine
"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
"This is one of the best thrillers I've read yet." New Mystery Reader
"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
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
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Formerly a longstanding trial attorney before taking the big leap and devoting his full time attention to writing, RJ Jagger (that's a penname, by the way) is the author of over twenty hard-edged mystery and suspense thrillers. In addition to his own books, Jagger also ghostwrites for a well-known, bestselling author. He is a member of the International Thriller Writers as well as Mystery Writers of America.
Genre: Mystery
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