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Bloodshed (John Jordan Mysteries Book 18) Kindle Edition

by Michael Lister (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 793 ratings
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What if a school shooter wears a mask and later discards it in order to disappear into the chaotic crowd of exiting students?


An active shooter leads John Jordan on a riveting chase into a stunning mystery.


While attempting to prevent a school shooting, sheriff’s investigator John Jordan must confront a cold, cruel killer the likes of which he's never seen before.


When the echoes of the gunfire cease and the smoke clears the biggest mystery of all still waits to be solved. Who planned and perpetrated this devastating deed and how did he hide his identity?


But a cunning killer isn’t the only thing John is battling. Old demons have resurfaced to threaten everything he’s worked so hard for.


Can John expose the killer or will he die trying? Read this thrilling stand-alone mystery today and find out!


"Michael Lister is a master storyteller." Michael Connelly


*Available as an exciting audiobook.


"The tension ratchets up early in Lister’s superb 19th John Jordan mystery Bloodshed. Lister adroitly combines suspense and fair play in one of the series’ best entries." Publisher's Weekly starred review


"Every word rings true in this disturbing demonstration of how hard it is to stop a massacre even when you know it’s coming. The aftermath is heartbreaking and the ending a real shocker." Kirkus Reviews
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    John Jordan Mysteries
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  3. Language
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    July 17 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D85BVSK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pulpwood Press (July 17 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6439 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Michael Lister

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New York Times bestselling and award-winning crime novelist Michael Lister is a native Floridian best known for his acclaimed John Jordan “Blood” mystery thriller series. 

#1 New York Times Bestseller Michael Connelly says that “Michael Lister may be the author of the most unique series running in mystery fiction.” Publisher’s Weekly writes that “Lister gives fair clues for the surprise solution, thus combining a compelling account of his hero’s spiritual struggle with a top-notch whodunit.”

Michael grew up in North Florida near the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola River in a small town world-famous for tupelo honey.

In the early 90s, Michael became the youngest chaplain within the Florida Department of Corrections. Then, for nearly a decade, he served as a contract, staff, and senior chaplain at three different facilities in the Panhandle of Florida. This unique experience inspired his first novel, 1997’s critically acclaimed POWER IN THE BLOOD. Michael’s books take readers through the electronically locked gates of the chain-link fences, beneath the looping razor wire glinting in the sun, and into the strange world of Potter Correctional Institution, Florida’s most brutal maximum-security prison.

Michael is also an inspirational speaker and musician, who with his wife, has the band Bliss Street. 

Find out more at www.MichaelLister.com.

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Paula B.
5.0 out of 5 stars You won't be able to put it down!
Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2018
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This book was great! If you've read the whole John Jordan series, Bloodshed is a nice progression in the storyline. If you haven't read any other John Jordan mysteries, this book is great as a standalone novel......but after you finish it, you'll be hooked and will want to read the whole series! This book has John involved in an investigation of a school shooting and as you're reading it, you might think you know who the suspect(s) are, but you're probably wrong. These books always have a great twist at the end that makes everything come together. An issue from John's past has resurfaced and there was no closure with it at the end of the story, so it will be interesting to see where the storyline goes with that. This is definitely worth the read and I can't wait until the next one! John Jordan for the win!
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ellen henson
4.0 out of 5 stars Like the style of writing
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2019
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While it wasn't "can't put it down" gripping, it was a decent read and it was obvious that research had gone into the subject and setting. Would read him again.
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Carmel D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2018
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Seeking meaning where seemingly none exists, Lister delves into the psyche of a nation and a man of faith and public service. This is a heart wrenching novel that reflects on the complexity and deep alienation that lies at the heart of vivtimhood in today's world. Lister explores the reality and victims of a world alienated from community and love.
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Rosemarie
4.0 out of 5 stars A serious treatise on school shootings k
Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2019
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This book is as much non-fiction than fiction, but does incorporate mystery and thrills and some love. The characters are well developed, and the ending is a surprising twist.1
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great plot.
Reviewed in Canada on August 30, 2019
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Have read multiple books from this author, all have been great reads.
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Linda Lappa
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2019
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I love the John Jordan Mysteries
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2019
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Great book! Love his mysteries!
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Suzanne Hare
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2021
In an attempt to stop a school shooting from happening, John Jordan, has to make a excruciatingly difficult decision. This series is extremely well written with flawed but personable characters. It deals with the horribly complicated issue of school shootings and the struggles of addiction. The narrative is done from John Jordan’s point of view allowing insight into his thought, motivations, insecurities, emotions, weaknesses and actions. The storyline flows smoothly and quickly with lots of action, surprises, emotional drama, and suspense. The realities of the horrors of the fear and results of school shootings. I really enjoy this series. It is so well written and engaging. The main character is so relatable. I look forward to reading more in this series.
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Doug Hawk
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Lister's Best John Jordan Novels
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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Bloodshed casts light on the terrible American curse of school shootings. With enough twists and turns to satisfy the most jaded reader, Bloodshed presents John Jordan in an unenviable light and casts him in an unfamiliar role. Using Columbine as a backdrop, the school shooting is recounted in grim detail. I was at once fascinated and stunned at Lister's approach. This is an important book from a deeply insightful writer.
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Morag Fraser
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2018
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I really enjoyed this book because it deals with things that are real. It maybe a work of fiction but the subject matter in it, to me, is a sad,tragic fact. One that touches a lot of people in real life. Every time the news talks about school shootings, it's gut-wrenching, even here in the UK, it makes you stop and think of your own children.
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Rose Celeste
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good book
Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2019
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Trust Michael Lister to keep you on suspense. He is a terrific writer. He'll keep you guessing until the end. I really want to read all the books in this series. I recommend you do too.
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htk
4.0 out of 5 stars JJシリーズは手堅い
Reviewed in Japan on August 22, 2019
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父は選挙で選ばれた保安官、弟はその下で働く警官、そして主人公も警官だったが今は刑務所の牧師でおまけにアル中という設定。シリーズの１－６が無料だったので読んだらはまってしまった。本当に好きだった高校時代の女性は地元を離れているうちに他の人と結婚。自分は別の女性と結婚したが、離婚、と思ったら相手は手続をしていなかったなど、ロマンスも犯罪も錯綜する。暴力も血もたっぷり。こんなに痛めつけられて耐えられはずがないと思うものの、主人公のうざったいながらも人間的な弱さが魅力である。設定は少しずつ変化するが、どの巻から始めても面白いと思う。19巻では、コロンバイン高校銃乱射事件と同様な事件が母校で起こる兆候があるとの情報を受け、無視できないと乗り出していく。展開が早く、犯人探しも楽しめる。動機は分かるものの、そこまでいくかという感じがしないでもないが、それなりにヒントは出しているので、文句は言えないだろう。
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Dee Arr
4.0 out of 5 stars Even with Hiccups, "Bloodshed" Is a Page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018
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I have a lot of mixed feelings after reading Michael Lister’s newest novel “Bloodshed,” although near the top of the list would be disappointment.

Not that there weren’t multiple opportunities to turn this novel into something special. Mr. Lister wraps us up in his homey style of writing, and shares John Jordan’s intimate thoughts throughout. His writing style is different and might take some getting used to, but his blunt off-the-wall descriptions will probably win you over.

The plot was also very good, and though I thought the ending a bit rushed, everything fell into place with such naturalness that I never doubted the storyline. The tale of the Columbine shootings, inserted as one of the earlier chapters, injected a chilling aspect with its bare-knuckled retelling of that horrible event.

The author’s introduction explained that he had no agenda or axe to grind, and to be fair, his fictionalized quotes (based on quotes from people involved with actual school shootings) did run the gamut, addressing and favoring both sides of the debate of the causes and possible solutions to future mass killings. As he obviously took so much time investigating the human aspects of past shootings, I questioned why he neglected to do the same when it came to the weapons. The term “assault rifle” was used throughout the book, and from the author’s extensive research, he had to know that SEMI-automatic rifles were used in all the school shootings he mentioned (which use magazines, not clips, to reload). Realism is lost when details like these are ignored (I’m respecting Mr. Lister’s statement that he didn’t have an axe to grind. If the consistent use of assault rifle was not an echo of the media, then the research in this area – certainly important considering the subject matter of the book – could have been better).

Nevertheless, the story is engaging. I have only recently become aware of the world of John Jordan, and wish I could have given this book the same 5-star rating I felt the others deserved. I have no doubt Lister fans will devour this book without hesitation. Even though I was bothered by some elements, there are plenty of reasons to keep turning the pages of this book. Four stars.
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