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Testarossa: A John Testarossa Novel Kindle Edition

by JD Cary (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 177 ratings
Things are never what they seem; especially in police work.

John Testarossa is an LAPD cop with an NYPD attitude who has seen it all. The dead, the dying and the decomposing are all in a day’s work for the red-headed Italian from Brooklyn.

After an arm rolls up on a Santa Monica beach, and the dead body to which the arm was once attached is discovered, John and his partner, Alex Ortiz, enter the world of college sports, athletes, and the illegal drugs that enhance their performance.

Rage and revenge come together in a toxic cocktail John is all too familiar with. It defined him as a young boy, and ultimately still does as a man. He carries a dark secret.

It is in the beautiful Dr. Karen Gennaro—who has a few secrets of her own— that John finds a soft place to land. Even as he knows all too well what falling in love with a cop can do to a woman.

What sustains this hard-boiled detective is the bond he shares with his brave and dedicated partners. When that bond is destroyed in a senseless act of violence, will his past, and a desire for vengeance, destroy him?

From Los Angeles, where Venice Beach, Marina del Rey, and the dream of Abbot Kinney’s Venice Canals paint a picture of bliss, Testarossa will take you on a deeper, darker journey.
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    John Testarossa
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  5. Publication date
    September 24, 2019
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I fell hard for John and this amazing story. Cary has come from out of nowhere to make a huge splash with this series. An impactful, intense blend of police action, crime, love, the past, the present, and the future. Sign me up for more! I cannot wait to the next installment." - A Midlife Wife Blog--⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If I could give this book higher than a 5 Star, I would give it a 20! Outstanding read and I cannot wait to see where the next book takes Detective John Testarossa!" - Kathy, Goodreads Reviewer--⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Great plot. Brilliant writing. Very impressed by this author." - Karen, Goodreads Reviewer

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About This Book:Genre: Police ProceduralLength: NovelCliffhanger: NoSeries: A John Testarossa Novel, Book 1Standalone: Yes

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WVQQNT5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dante Milan Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ John Testarossa
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 177 ratings

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JD Cary

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JD CARY began writing fan fiction, and that effort morphed into the first novel, Testarossa, which was originally published by Krill Press in 2010. In 2013 Testarossa was reprinted under the Bookspan/direct brands imprint and re-titled A Deadly Legacy. It was re-released in trade paperback under the Crooked Lane Books Banner in September 2015.

Now, going back to its original name, yet re-edited, Testarossa is being re-released independently in 2019.

4 Days, the long awaited sequel to Testarossa, will be out in October 2019.

JD lives in Los Angeles with an adoring family.

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Customers enjoy this police thriller, particularly praising the brilliant detective character and the relentless pursuit of justice for the dead. They appreciate the character development, with one customer highlighting the engaging banter between the main characters. Customers find the book to be a very good read.

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Customers enjoy the story of Detective John Testarossa, with one customer noting how the detectives are relentless in their pursuit of justice for the dead.

"...John is a brilliant detective and has this amazing group of coworkers...." Read more

"If you like a good murder mystery this will keep you on your toes the writer keeps you in suspense and a bit of a love story thrown in is a good touch" Read more

"...This book was a good read for me. The way these detectives are relentless to find justice for the dead, makes you love them. I can't wait for more." Read more

"Testarossa:A John Testarossa Novel By JD Cary is a story about Detective John Testarossa, a red-headed Italian LAPD Homicide detective...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the banter between the main characters and another noting the amazing group of coworkers.

"...John is a brilliant detective and has this amazing group of coworkers...." Read more

"...Loved the main character John and all the demons he dealt with." Read more

"Well written with lots of twists & turns, strong characters you want to learn more about...." Read more

"That’s all I needed, another author to follow. But I will follow , great characters love the banter between main characters.good story...." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a very good read, with one noting it is well written.

"...Testarossa was one of the books I picked. This book was a wonderful read and kept my interest through the whole novel." Read more

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"...But maybe Karen will be the one. This book was a good read for me...." Read more

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  • Angelia Driver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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    I am in a master’s program for creative writing. I had to pick two books to compare and contrast. Testarossa was one of the books I picked. This book was a wonderful read and kept my interest through the whole novel.
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  • Beckyrae99 (Becky Wise)
    4.0 out of 5 stars slowyly sucked in
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
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    I'm going to be honest here and say that I found Testarossa a bit slow at the beginning. I had a hard time connecting with John. But please finish reading this before you decide.......The more I read the more I was just pulled into Testarossa. It took a little bit but once I got into John's head and in the mind of crime-solving I was hooked. I loved this book. You get a lot of background on John throughout this read that helps you in the understanding of who John is and how he works his cases. I love that we get a slight romance with this one with the good Doctor Karen. I'm so intrigued by John and Karen that I can't wait to see how the series goes on and their relationship unfolds. John is a brilliant detective and has this amazing group of coworkers. Even though I struggled a little at the beginning of this book I am so glad I didn't give up. I can't wait for more of John Testarossa to come. Go one-click this one for all you crime-solving fans out there.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great police thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
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    This book gave you good insight into what a cop goes through on a daily basis. Loved the main character John and all the demons he dealt with.
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  • Barbara Licari
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
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    If you like a good murder mystery this will keep you on your toes the writer keeps you in suspense and a bit of a love story thrown in is a good touch
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  • Dee Winston
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
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    John, a hard man to love but a man who I think deserves it. He's loyal and has integrity. The people he calls his friends are his family and he will do anything for them, which makes him a good detective. But he has demons which keeps him from truly receiving the love he deserves. But maybe Karen will be the one. This book was a good read for me. The way these detectives are relentless to find justice for the dead, makes you love them. I can't wait for more.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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    Well written with lots of twists & turns, strong characters you want to learn more about. It does lag in a couple places and the going back to the past gets a little confusing. Still a very good read..
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  • Gypsygirl4120
    5.0 out of 5 stars Testarossa:A John Testarossa Novel By JD Cary
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020
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    Testarossa:A John Testarossa Novel
    By JD Cary is a story about Detective John Testarossa, a red-headed Italian LAPD Homicide detective. Testarossa tells a story of murder, justice, love, and the unbreakable bonds shared by the men (&women) in blue.
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  • Kenman
    4.0 out of 5 stars PRETTy GoOD
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020
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    ENJOYED THE BOOK. Not unlike the Lehane books but not quite as much polish. Looking forward to 4 which I bought.
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