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Lieutenant Trufant (The Bloodline Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jeff Shaw (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 78 ratings

Lieutenant Marcus Trufant sits alone in his apartment waiting for his phone to ring, and praying it won't. It's April, 11th and just like the April before, he knows a United States veteran will be slaughtered in the next several hours. Each year a veteran is killed on April 11th, and another on December 1st. The first two occurred in Chicago, but the last four have been on his streets.

The killer leaves no clues and no trace evidence, but after each homicide a cryptic letter arrives. A hand written quote from Shakespeare, always with a hint of revenge, but revenge for what?

The case has already ruined his marriage and it is slowly destroying Trufant as well. Only catching this killer will save him, and losing is not an option.

Jeff Shaw's fascinating first novel pits the seasoned detective against a methodical serial killer that leaves nothing but dead men in his wake.

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    The Bloodline
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Jeff Shaw served twenty-four years in law enforcement starting as a street cop in South Florida and retired twenty-four years later as a homicide sergeant. His first book, Who I Am: The Man Behind the Badge, is a memoir dedicated to the men and women in blue and their sacrifices. Jeff lives in the mountains of North Georgia with his wife Susan and spends most of his time writing and chasing pesky bears off his porch.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TRW75NS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lanier Press, an Imprint of BookLogix
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 375 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1665303163
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Bloodline
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Jeff Shaw is an award-winning, best-selling author of The Bloodline series: Lieutenant Trufant, LeAnn and the Clean Man, and Broken. Jeff served twenty-four years in law enforcement and after retiring, wrote his memoir, Who I Am: The Man Behind the Badge. He has written several short stories and continues to write today. When not writing he spends his time relaxing with his wife Susan on the porch of their North Georgia home.

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Customers are completely engrossed in the thrilling storyline of this investigative murder mystery, with one noting its roller coaster pace. The book is a great read with interesting characters and clear, descriptive writing. They appreciate the pacing, with one review highlighting how the author masterfully builds tension.

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14 customers mention "Storyline"14 positive0 negative

Customers are completely engrossed in the thrilling storyline of this investigative murder mystery, with one customer noting how the narrative moves at a roller coaster pace.

"Jeff Shaw's "Lt. Trufaunt" is a breathtaking thriller that expertly combines elements of crime, psychological tension, and moral ambiguity, creating..." Read more

"Great storyline, great character development, kept us engaged all the way through the book...." Read more

"This book was a truly enjoyable read for me...." Read more

"A great page turner. Not my usual genre but a fiend suggested it. Fast moving and not to wordy...." Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a real page turner.

"...Jeff Shaw's writing is both sharp and evocative, pulling readers into a gritty world where the line between right and wrong blurs, and trust becomes..." Read more

"This was a good read though at times it seemed slightly disjointed. There was a lot of blood and killing." Read more

"Lt Trufant was a great read! Hard to put down! Also read the other book in the series Leann and the Clean Man and can’t wait for the next one!" Read more

"...Lieutenant Trufant is a crime thriller par excellence and a real page turner. The writing is clear and descriptive. I recommended this book highly...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters interesting, with one mentioning the disturbing villains.

"Great storyline, great character development, kept us engaged all the way through the book...." Read more

"...Fast moving and not to wordy. Mr Shaw describes characters and locations perfectly making you able to “see” the fog...." Read more

"Jeff Shaw has a knack for creating interesting three-dimensional characters and making the reader sympathize with and relate to these characters on..." Read more

"...Suspenseful, unpredictable, with disturbing villains, Jeff Shaw is an excellent storyteller. Looking forward to the next in the series!" Read more

5 customers mention "Writing style"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it clear and descriptive, with one customer noting it's not wordy and another describing it as an edge-of-your-seat read.

"...Not my usual genre but a fiend suggested it. Fast moving and not to wordy...." Read more

"...The writing style was easy to read, making it a breeze to get lost in the pages...." Read more

"...The writing is clear and descriptive. I recommended this book highly. Charles Gome" Read more

"Brilliantly written in astonishing detail. An absolute must read." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one review noting how the author masterfully builds tension, while another highlights how the story delves into the effects of trauma and moral ambiguity.

"...thriller that expertly combines elements of crime, psychological tension, and moral ambiguity, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on..." Read more

"...Digs into the effects of trauma and how they affect people differently." Read more

"...Interwoven throughout this thriller are multiple threads of PTSD, survivor’s guilt, addiction, alienation, and ultimately, choosing either to..." Read more

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Jeff Shaw's "Lt. Trufaunt" is a breathtaking thriller that expertly combines elements of crime, psychological tension, and moral ambiguity, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Shaw introduces us to Lieutenant Marcus Trufaunt, a seasoned officer grappling with the darker aspects of law enforcement while contending with his own haunted past. The novel opens with a mysterious murder that sets the tone for a complex web of intrigue and suspense. Trufaunt, determined and deeply flawed, is tasked with unraveling the truth behind this crime but quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. Jeff Shaw's writing is both sharp and evocative, pulling readers into a gritty world where the line between right and wrong blurs, and trust becomes a luxury. I’m excited to start Leann and the clean man. I’ll post a review for it later! Stay tuned.
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  • Patti Cornwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book you wont want to put down.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025
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    Jeff Shaw's "Lt. Trufaunt" is a breathtaking thriller that expertly combines elements of crime, psychological tension, and moral ambiguity, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Shaw introduces us to Lieutenant Marcus Trufaunt, a seasoned officer grappling with the darker aspects of law enforcement while contending with his own haunted past.
    The novel opens with a mysterious murder that sets the tone for a complex web of intrigue and suspense.
    Trufaunt, determined and deeply flawed, is tasked with unraveling the truth behind this crime but quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. Jeff Shaw's writing is both sharp and evocative, pulling readers into a gritty world where the line between right and wrong blurs, and trust becomes a luxury.

    I’m excited to start Leann and the clean man. I’ll post a review for it later! Stay tuned.
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    Patti Cornwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A book you wont want to put down.

    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025
    Jeff Shaw's "Lt. Trufaunt" is a breathtaking thriller that expertly combines elements of crime, psychological tension, and moral ambiguity, creating a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Shaw introduces us to Lieutenant Marcus Trufaunt, a seasoned officer grappling with the darker aspects of law enforcement while contending with his own haunted past.
    The novel opens with a mysterious murder that sets the tone for a complex web of intrigue and suspense.
    Trufaunt, determined and deeply flawed, is tasked with unraveling the truth behind this crime but quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. Jeff Shaw's writing is both sharp and evocative, pulling readers into a gritty world where the line between right and wrong blurs, and trust becomes a luxury.

    I’m excited to start Leann and the clean man. I’ll post a review for it later! Stay tuned.
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  • John I
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, kept my attention all the way through!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
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    Great storyline, great character development, kept us engaged all the way through the book. Digs into the effects of trauma and how they affect people differently.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lieutenant Ttufant -
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
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    This was a good read though at times it seemed slightly disjointed. There was a lot of blood and killing.
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  • Jennifer C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025
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    This book was a truly enjoyable read for me. After meeting the author at a small town festival and purchasing the book from a local authors booth, I felt fortunate to have discovered his work. The writing style and subject matter were exactly what I appreciate in a book. Fans of Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, and David Baldacci may enjoy this series for its similar blend of style and substance.
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  • Blake
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great edge of your seat read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2022
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    A great page turner. Not my usual genre but a fiend suggested it. Fast moving and not to wordy. Mr Shaw describes characters and locations perfectly making you able to “see” the fog. It’s a crime novel and bad things happen. But, unlike other crime authors he describes scenes so well he does need to get graphic. But you get his vision with out gory details. Hoping for another chapter. This would be a great movie like Reacher.
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  • Rocky C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivity and Thrilling!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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    From the first page, Lt. Trufant captured my attention and held it until the very end. I found myself unable to put it down as I was completely engrossed in the thrilling storyline. The writing style was easy to read, making it a breeze to get lost in the pages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and suspenseful read.
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    Rocky C.
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    Captivity and Thrilling!

    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
    From the first page, Lt. Trufant captured my attention and held it until the very end. I found myself unable to put it down as I was completely engrossed in the thrilling storyline. The writing style was easy to read, making it a breeze to get lost in the pages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and suspenseful read.
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  • Francine Lasala
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting and highly recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
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    Jeff Shaw has a knack for creating interesting three-dimensional characters and making the reader sympathize with and relate to these characters on a deep level. More than a crime story—also an eye opening look at combat and war PTSD. The story moves at a roller coaster pace with plenty of intrigue and suspense, and a satisfying conclusion. I definitely recommend this one!
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  • Brad Watkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars The next John Grisham 4 Cops
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
    It's always a trial for me to get into reading crime thrillers, although there's exceptions (Jeffrey Deaver being a particular favorite).

    However, what's so compelling about LIEUTENANT TRUFANT is that it's far more an esemble piece than just focusing on one detective. Trufant, while a good character, isn't so much a standout to other police and detective figures. I surprisingly found myself far more engaged with Armstrong, a former veteran homeless and drug-addicted and it's exceptional Shaw grants so much sympathy to this character and his journey.

    Most of these characters are right on the line between being sympathetic and problematic (no Black nor White, but all "Grey souls"). But it's also the suspense where Shaw's previous career in Law Enforcement really blurs the line to what we've accustomed to seeing Law Enforcement in both literature and cinema, and makes it feel all the more real, but no less dramatic, terrifying, yet we feel we've met all these people before just walking down the street.

    LIEUTENANT TRUFANT stands out as a "great start". I read this a few months ago, and while I can't quite remember certain moments of the plot, I remember the characters and sometimes, those are the things that'll always keep me coming back. That's what all the "Great Reads" aspire to.
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