Reverend Cici Gurule Mystery

Cici Gurule wants to pretend her dream is nothing more than a meaningless nightmare. But she cannot ignore that the bruised and bloodied woman looked alarmingly like her. When a baby turns up on her porch-a baby who was reported missing days before-evidence points to a connection with the woman in Cici's dream, and she can no longer ignore the nighttime vision. Cici and Detective Sam Chastain struggle to follow the garbled evidence, but the killer scores his victim first. Worse, a message pinned to the victim's blouse states, "You're next." Now, it's a race against the clock to keep the baby safe and find the murderer before his trail goes cold. Cici's only chance to solve this mystery, before she becomes the next victim, means choosing between her faith and believing a message left by her ghostly twin.

A botched execution. A reverend on the run. Can she solve the mystery before she's caught in the crosshairs?Reverend Cici Gurule went to the sacred Chaco Canyon in search of a sign. She's been offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in a megachurch, but taking the position would mean abandoning her Southwestern home and the man she's grown to love as much more than a friend. She's so caught up in her thoughts that she doesn't realize when she stumbles upon a group of heavily armed operatives on the verge of an execution.Soon, Cici's dodging bullets and scaling mesas with the mysterious man she saved from certain death. With a little help from her twin sister's ghost and restless ancestral spirits, they venture deeper into the maze-like rocky terrain. But her new companion's deadly aim makes her wonder if she can afford to trust his side of the story.To make it out of the canyon alive, Cici must unearth the true story behind the man and a sacred Navajo artifact before the next bloodshed on sacred ground is hers.An Artifact of Death is a standalone novel in a series of high-octane mystery thrillers. If you like fiery heroines who break the mold, top-secret missions, and colorful depictions of the American Southwest, then you'll love J. J. Cagney's action-packed adventure.★ WHY READERS CAN'T PUT DOWN REV. CICI GURULE'S MYSTERIES ★"The prose is...sublimely concise. An exhilarating entry in a thoroughly enjoyable series." -- Kirkus ReviewsHold on to your hat, this story is fast paced and really gets your blood moving. - Joanne Hampton, Goodreads Review"Oh my goodness. I absolutely loved this story. I couldn't stop reading. Cici always manages to find trouble..." - Bec, Goodreads Review"This story is filled with what makes the dessert Southwest so beautiful and terrifying. Truly one of the best books in the series." - Suzy Sims, Goodreads Review"I love the Character Cici. This Author really knows how to deliver a thrilling read." - Nanajoesten, Bookbub Review"You're not going to find this kind of absorbing, engaging, enticing suspense anywhere else, so grab this one today!" - BookAddict, Bookbub Review

He thought he was investigating money laundering, but the case is far more menacing. It's murder… Detective Sam Chastain has been dreading his next case: he must investigate his father-in-law's role in a federal money-laundering scheme. When a grisly murder reframes the case, he must find answers before he loses another witness. At the same time, new evidence sheds light on the decades-old drowning death of Cici's uncle. She's one of the few tenuous threads that connects the two murders. And a brand-new one. As Sam and Cici race to uncover the identity of the latest victim, they realize the killer never leaves loose ends… Like Cici.

Cici discovers a body in the forest. The victim's wounds are identical to the ones that killed her sister a year ago... Someone murdered her sister. And shot her dog. The killer won't stop until Cici's dead, too. With her identical twin sister haunting her dreams, Cici and her dogs must dodge arrows, bullets, and even a demon truck. Worse, she must grapple with the knowledge her twin's death was much more sinister than a random act of violence. The chase is on. As Cici and Detective Sam Chastain edge closer to the truth, the murderer circles closer. This time, the criminal plots to stop Cici. Permanently.