An Artifact of Death
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4.3 • 37 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
A sacred relic.
A reverend caught in a deadly ritual.
A canyon echoing with betrayal.
Reverend Cici Gurule retreats to Chaco Canyon, seeking clarity at a crossroads: accept a prestigious megachurch offer or stay rooted in Santa Fe. But when she interrupts a covert execution and saves a man marked for death, she ignites a lethal chase across sacred land.
As bullets fly and loyalties fracture, Cici uncovers a conspiracy tied to a stolen Navajo artifact and ancient secrets carved into stone. Guided by her ghostly twin and ancestral voices, she must decide who to trust before time runs out.
A tense, spiritually-charged mystery set against breathtaking landscapes—ideal for fans of Nevada Barr, Tana French, and Julia Spencer-Fleming.
TIMELESS PRAISE FOR J.J. Cagney
"A wholly absorbing gumshoe tale elevated by an extraordinary detective." —Kirkus Reviews
"Vivid, alluring, and heart‑wrenching… every reason I love mystery." —New York Times Bestseller Darynda Jones
"Written in a clear, distinct style, Padgett uses the prose to elicit tension and emotion and creates a tense, fast-paced story." —The BookLife Prize
"An edge-of-my-seat thrill ride that kept me guessing all the way through." — USA Today Bestseller Allyson Lindt
"The prose is…sublimely concise." —Kirkus Reviews
"I'm pretty giddy that this will be a series! It's packed with a good mystery and the cat and mouse makes it hard to put down." —Next Book Review
"An exhilarating entry in a thoroughly enjoyable series." —Kirkus Reviews
Customer Reviews
AN ARTIFACT OF DEATH
AN. ARTIFACT. OF. DEATH. by J J Cagney
Cici is a reverend by her chosen profession. Her middle name maybe trouble for she once against has stumble into a big one. A twin that always beside even after death, hopefully can help her. What about the man she loves and left, will he pull up roots and follow her. Another segment to enjoy with another to follow soon readers hope.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
Loved it!
I loved the new adventure! So many twists and turns. I enjoyed seeing the romance between Cici and Sam continue to build. I can't wait for the next installment of their tale! Great characters, and an unexpected journey.
A fast, thrilling read
Cici‘s latest adventure is full of mystery and suspense from page one. An intriguing new character propels a fast-moving story that’s tough to put down.