Judas Kiss (A Taylor Jackson Novel) [Kindle Edition]

J.T. Ellison (Author)

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Starred Review. Carefully orchestrated plot twists and engrossing characters combine in Ellison's explosive third Lt. Taylor Jackson investigation (after 2008's 14). Nashville homicide investigator Taylor is called to the scene of a disturbing murder: beautiful, pregnant Corrine Wolff, brutally beaten in front of her young daughter. Signs point to Corinne's husband, Todd, but Taylor has her doubts. When she learns that the Wolffs were making and distributing amateur pornography, other investigators in her office turn up old X-rated footage of Taylor that could destroy her career and her engagement to FBI agent John Baldwin. Meanwhile, an old enemy of John's has resurfaced and is intent on revenge. The story moves at breakneck speed, seamlessly flowing from Taylor's world into John's until they intersect for electrifying results. Flawed yet identifiable characters and genuinely terrifying villains populate this impressive and arresting thriller. (Jan.)
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Mystery fiction has a new name to watch. ----John Connolly, New York Times bestselling author

Everything a great crime thriller should be. ----Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author, on All the Pretty Girls

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 315 KB
• Print Length: 410 pages
• Publisher: Mira (January 1, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001OF5F8C
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,178 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

J.T. Ellison is the international award-winning author of seven critically acclaimed novels, multiple short stories and has been published in over twenty countries. A former White House staffer, she has worked extensively with the Metro Nashville Police, the FBI and various other law enforcement organizations to research her novels. She lives in Nashville with her husband and a poorly trained cat, and is hard at work on her next novel. Visit www.JTEllison.com for more insight into her wicked imagination, or follow her on Twitter @Thrillerchick.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kiss of gold book: Ellison's written another stellar thriller, December 30, 2008

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B. G. Ritts "Old Beeg" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Judas Kiss (Mass Market Paperback)

JUDAS KISS is the third in Ms. Ellison's Taylor Jackson series. Each of the books has built comfortably on the previous ones (ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS and 14) and gotten better. The voice is clear and the plotting first rate. There are enough twists to keep any thriller reader engrossed, and the release of information to the reader about the killer occurs at the most interesting moments.

I am trying to figure out why this author doesn't have a hardback publishing contract yet. Her stories are well worth the time invested. JUDAS KISS is a definite sit down and read it all at once, and also a read it slowly so it doesn't end too soon. Highly recommended -- as I would all J.T. Elllison's books.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Her best yet!, January 14, 2009

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This review is from: Judas Kiss (Mass Market Paperback)

Well developed characters and perfect pacing make this book impossible to put down. Ellison's writing gets tighter and stronger in each installment in her series---and this is without question my favorite so far!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to add a great new author to your collection?, January 23, 2009

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C. Driskell "Euro Walker" (SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Judas Kiss (Mass Market Paperback)

I don't read too many new books (I spend much of my time in books written before my time) but stumbled upon JT Ellison's "All The Pretty Girls" last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. When "14" came out, I devoured it as well. As you might imagine, I was waiting on "Judas Kiss" and--man, oh man--it did not disappoint. While there are many common threads with her previous books, including the protagonist Taylor and the venerable Dr. Baldwin, this book crackles with an excitement and magnitude that makes the reader know that Ellison is onto something special. Reading "Judas Kiss" reminded me of when I first read "The Firm" and "Chiefs"--my first exposure to Grisham and Woods. I remember knowing, about halfway through each book, that the author was going to do great things. "Judas" gave me the exact same feeling.

Prepare yourself for a thrill ride of scares, turn-ons, shockers and twists--you will not want to put it down. It's not too short, not too long. And if you have the time, you'll read it in two days like I did. I hope you enjoy it as much as me.