Third Ring [Paperback]

Phillip Tomasso III (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

Private Investigator, Nicholas Tartaglia, is back . . .

Two men burglarize the home of the city's most prominent CEO, searching for a mystical book. They are discovered in the midst of the crime by a family member and in the chaos, one of the burglars winds up dead. So does the CEO’s only son.

When Tartaglia receives a call defense attorney Lynn Scannella, an old friend, he learns that she has just been assigned to represent the man accused of the burglary and murder. With time being of the essence, Scannella needs Tartaglia's help investigating the circumstances in order to establish a defense for her client.

In a desperate search for answers, Tartaglia finds himself submerged in a raging river of deception and witchcraft. It quickly becomes apparent that getting a man out of jail might be the least of Tartaglia's concerns as he uncovers an underworld consumed by the use of black magic . . . and a plot that scares the hell out of him.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a plot that is a chilling reminder of how insidiously Evil can infiltrate the commonplace, the secure and the familiar." -- Jane Rubino, author of Homicide for the Holidays, and Plot Twist

"...well written fast paced thriller with more than a few twists and turns..." -- The Eternal Night

"Stephen King meet Sherlock Holmes. Something out of the ordinary...combines...the occult with the intrigue of a good mystery..." -- The Overdue Book Club

Product Details

• Paperback: 325 pages
• Publisher: Spectral Visions (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931402116
• ISBN-13: 978-1931402118
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,717,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Job Well Done, October 1, 2005

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Aaron Lapointe "Twineman" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Third Ring (Paperback)

For the first 120 pages this was one of the best books I have ever read. It was faced paced and I became an instant fan of Nicholas Tartaglia. I thought the last 50 pages were a little too unrealistic, even if you are willing to believe in Witches and Black Magic. There were also many (i.e., more than 10) grammatical errors throughout the book. I still give it 4 stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, great book with some great twists..., October 23, 2001

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John Misak (Baldwin, ny USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Third Ring (Paperback)

Phillip Tomasso weaves a fantastic tale of supernatural proportions in THIRD RING. This book keeps you at the edge of your seat, makes you question what you really believe, and entertains, all at the same time. I enjoyed reading this novel because it had just the right amount of characterization to make me feel like I know Tartaglia (the protagonist) but not so much that it took away from the plot.

Mystery and supernatural fans alike will delight in this novel. If you're looking for something fresh, you've just found it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Chilling Follow-up, October 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Third Ring (Paperback)

P.I. Nick Tartaglia has a knack for attracting cases out of the realm of normalcy. In THIRD RING, what started out as a case of burglary and murder seven months earlier, ends up pulling Tartaglia into a nightmare involving The Talisman, three books titled "Heaven," "Earth," and "Hell." He who possesses all three, possesses unspeakable powers of black magic. Just as in THE TENTH HOUSE, Tomasso expertly blurs the line between real and surreal, and knows how to flush out the dark side in chilling detail. An excellent follow-up to a promising series.