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8/26/2021

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Unseen: Evil Lurks Among Us
by Jeffrey James Higgins
Genre: Crime Thriller 

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Rookie Homicide Detective Malachi Wolf investigates a string of murders in Washington, DC and uncovers both a vigilante killer and a terrorist conspiracy—making himself a target.

After his father’s murder, Malachi abandoned his economics doctorate to become a police officer and protect the innocent. Now, he must solve his first homicide to prove himself worthy of the badge.


Austin grew up in a strict religious home, with an abusive father who taught him to solve problems with violence, so when an Islamist infiltrator murders Austin’s girlfriend, he seeks revenge the only way he knows how.

The body count grows as Malachi hunts the brutal assassin and unearths a sinister scheme that threatens the country. The former academic seeking justice and a vigilante set on revenge travel on a collision course—two men fighting evil by different means. Can Malachi stop the murders and expose the plot before the streets run with blood?



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​Evil was everywhere. It arrived with a smile, an extended hand, a sultry look. It came masked in beauty, cloaked in temptation. The more seductive the package, the more dangerous what lay hidden within. Evil was everywhere—deadly, unseen.

Austin had seen much violence and death during two decades spent hunting the devil, and he recognized darkness when he saw it. He understood the zealotry, the predation. An image of Vanessa flashed in his mind and a lump formed in his throat.

He raised an Amstel Light to his lips as the murmur of patrons filled the dusky Ritz Carlton bar in Georgetown, a wealthy neighborhood in Northwest Washington, DC. He took a long swig and used his peripheral vision to observe Sam Baker at the next table, careful not to look directly at him. At six-three and two hundred pounds, Austin had difficulty remaining inconspicuous—even more so after losing all his hair to alopecia—but appearing to belong was as important as his surveillance technique. Attitude meant everything.

I’ll do it soon.

Austin had been watching Baker for weeks, and he knew the man’s every gesture, until he could almost read his thoughts. Baker smiled, with eyes soft and welcoming, putting on the charismatic mask he wore when speaking with narcissists, parasites, and manipulators. Baker nodded and leaned forward in his red-leather chair, maintaining eye contact with the man opposite him.
Across the dark mahogany table from Baker, Senator Dale Hansen blathered about a bill he had pushed through Congress—just another one of his stories floating on a sea of pontification and self-aggrandizement. He probably intended to bedazzle Baker with his effectiveness, but he spoke a little too fast, and hunger showed behind his eyes, like a lion salivating after wounded prey.

Austin wished he had come to kill the senator.

Senator Hansen stopped to sip a 2005 Chateau Margaux, and Baker glanced at his Rolex Submariner, one of the many possessions he used to advertise his membership in the gentility of the West. Baker, born Samir Muhammad al-Bakri, was a Qatari financier who had millions in personal assets and enjoyed unlimited access to the world’s financial centers. Austin could tell he loved to own things, things other people did not have, things they would never have.

“I will reshape this country, given enough time and support,” Senator Hansen said. Beneath his sliver mane of hair, he grinned with perfect teeth, an expression he used to make his constituents feel like they were the most important people on earth. The look said, “I’m listening.” It was pure bullshit.

“Very impressive,” Baker said, dipping his head in exaggerated acknowledgment of the senator’s accomplishments. It was obviously a gesture designed to feed the senator’s ego and soothe his inherent insecurity, flaws the politician had overcome with ruthlessness and ambition.
Senator Hansen leaned forward and nodded, mirroring Baker’s movements. “This is only the beginning. Together, we can achieve anything.”

Baker smiled, and Austin realized Baker had the senator psychologically under his control. Baker may have been unknown to the public, but he held the actual power—money and influence—things Senator Hansen coveted.

Austin’s eyes drifted over the bar’s redbrick walls, exposed metal, and floor-to-ceiling windows—industrial and elegant. The room smelled of wood polish, alcohol, and power. Beyond glittering bottles of small-batch bourbons and through thick glass windows, a seventy-foot smokestack towered over the hotel. The relic from the building’s origin as an incinerator plant had become a landmark on Georgetown’s waterfront. From garbage to elegance, from waste to wealth. Austin smirked at the irony.

“We haven’t discussed the reason I requested this meeting,” Senator Hansen said.
“I’m well aware of your plans,” Baker said. “You’ll have my full support.”

Senator Hansen expelled a long breath and his body relaxed, as if his tension had melted away. “Thank you, Sam. Thank you very much.”

“That’s what friends do. Now, I need something from you.” Baker slid a manila folder across the table.

The muscles in Senator Hansen’s jaw twitched as he took it. “Of course. I’ll review this tonight.”
Baker bowed his head in acknowledgment.

Austin did not know the contents of the folder, but he knew Senator Hansen wanted Baker’s money, and he knew what Baker needed in return. The al-Azhar Islamic Cultural Center development project meant everything to Baker. Once completed, it would become a bridgehead against the United States—Baker’s key to victory.

Austin could not let him succeed.

Austin had heard enough, and he wanted to make his move before Baker ended the meeting. He stood, dropped a twenty-dollar bill on the table, and walked toward the exit, forcing himself to look away from their table as he passed.

He stopped at the far side of the room, away from the sounds of the bar, and slipped an earbud into place. He stuck his hand into his trouser pocket, wrapped his fingers around his cell phone and pressed send.

Baker’s phone rang, and he looked at it. He would not recognize the incoming number, but a late-night call could be important. Baker excused himself from the table and adjusted his belt over his growing paunch as he walked to the far end of the bar. He raised the phone to his ear.
Can I go through with this?

“Hello,” Baker’s voice came over the line.

Austin swallowed.

“Hello?” Baker said again.

“This is Officer Philip Augustus with the DC Metro Police,” Austin said. “Is this Mr. Baker?”
Across the room, Baker’s body stiffened. “Speaking. What’s this about, officer?”

“Sorry to bother you, sir,” Austin said. “We caught a man breaking into your car and he claims you gave him permission to use it. We assume he’s lying, but we need you to confirm you don’t know him and inspect the car.”

Austin could have just followed Baker out of the bar, but he wanted to make sure the man left alone. He also wanted to speak with Baker—needed this to be personal.

“I’m in an important meeting,” Baker said. “Do you require my presence?”

“Yes, sir, it should only take a minute to confirm the damage is new. Can you meet us in the garage?”

“I’ll be there soon.” Baker hung up.

Baker would be distraught at the thought of damage to his brand-new Mercedes Benz, which had cost him over two hundred thousand dollars and served as his inner sanctum amid Washington’s gridlock. Austin turned away to conceal his smile.

Baker returned to the table, and Austin could not hear what he was saying, but the senator looked down and his bottom lip hung low—a petulant child deprived of dessert. Senators loathed adapting to other people’s schedules.

Austin smiled again.

The Canal Square Parking garage was only two blocks away, a five-minute walk if he hurried. Austin dashed through the Ritz Carlton’s lobby and out into the oppressive humidity. The air clawed at his clothing and warmed his skin. Was Baker immune to Washington’s damp heat after living most of his life in the Middle East? Austin glistened with sweat, and it was still only the middle of May.

He turned right and walked past nineteenth-century Federalist row houses, their uneven bricks covered with thick layers of paint—almond, apricot, robin’s egg. He turned left on Thirty-First Street NW and followed an old stone wall through the historic neighborhood. Weekend revelers hung close to the taverns on M Street NW, one block beyond the garage, and also behind him in restaurants along the Potomac River waterfront. He hustled up the deserted street as the witching hour approached.

Austin walked onto a flat bridge over the C&O Canal, a waterway that bisected Georgetown from east to west. Through the darkness, the remains of antique levies and locks jutted out of the mud. The preserved canal looked much had as it had when early inhabitants of Georgetown used barges to transport freight along the river. He glanced over the railing into the shallow, muddy waters below, and his nostrils tingled with the earthy odor of decay.

He crossed the bridge into the shadow of the Canal Square Parking garage, and the clip-clopping of his shoes echoed into the night. On the far side, he stepped off the sidewalk onto a dark path paralleling the canal. He scanned the area, then slipped into the umbra of a soaring hickory tree.
With a single fluid and practiced motion, he brushed back the flap of his jacket and drew his Beretta. He held the handgun against his leg and waited. His mind wandered to Vanessa’s red, full lips, her silky, black hair cascading over her shoulders. Her kindness, her innocence. Her death. His chest ached.

This is for you, Vanessa.

A minute later, Baker’s heavy footfalls broke the silence and the doughy man waddled across the bridge.

Austin’s hands shook, and his heart tried to beat out of his chest. He steeled himself.

“And they cried with a loud voice,” Austin recited under his breath, “saying, how long, oh Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?”

Baker walked off the bridge beneath the warm glow of a streetlamp and headed to the parking garage.

I can do this. Be strong.

Austin glanced up and down the street a final time, then stepped out of the shadows. He towered over Baker.

“Good evening, Mr. al-Bakri,” Austin said, his voice deep and feral.

Baker recoiled, mid-stride, and swiveled to look at him. “Pardon me?”

Austin lifted the Beretta and centered the front sight on Baker’s nose. Baker raised his hands, like a basketball player trying to block a shot.

Austin pulled the trigger, slow and steady, careful not to jerk the weapon. Flame exploded out of the muzzle, and the gun kicked in his hand. A .22LR bullet exited the gun at 1,280 feet per second and slammed into Baker’s forehead, snapping his head back like a punch. A plume of blood and brain matter clouded the air behind him as the bullet passed through his skull.

The gunshot reverberated off the brick walls and faded as it moved down the street. Behind an ephemeral puff of smoke, Baker’s mouth fell open, and his eyes became unfocused, like a computer screen shutting down. He wobbled for a moment, as if unsure what to do, then his knees buckled and he pitched forward, his body collapsing upon itself.

Austin reached out and pushed Baker, aiming him toward the embankment, but the man was too heavy—a dying farm animal—and his body fell hard on the path. It made no matter. Austin would stick to his plan.

Baker lay facedown with his upper body on the path and his legs stretched out on the sidewalk. The back of his head appeared wet and uneven, where the bullet had removed a large piece of skull. Blood flowed out of him as if poured from a carafe. His legs twitched.

Austin stepped back to avoid the pooling liquid and watched the life leave Baker’s body. Blood snaked toward the canal’s edge, rolling over the dirt like lava. Austin lowered his gun to his side.

What have I done?

His pulse raced, and a chill tingled his spine. He was a murderer now—one of them—a criminal who violated the most sacrosanct law of God and man. Thou shall not kill. He flashed back to his father, who had beaten him with a belt and screamed, “God punishes all sinners.”

The earth seemed to spin, and Austin put his hand on the streetlamp to steady himself. He had crossed a threshold, and he could never return. He shivered, despite the humid night. Austin scanned the street, then used his sleeve to rub his fingerprints off the metal pole.

Nearby, the voices of a man and woman broke the silence, getting louder, closer. People coming to witness his sin.

Austin turned to flee but tripped on a root and fell. Pain shot from his ankle to his knee, like an electric shock, and he grimaced. He staggered to his feet and tried to put weight on his foot. The pain came in intense, pulsing waves—an angry sea. His ankle warmed, already swelling.
Excited voices drew near, and panic seized him. He needed to escape. The stakes were his freedom, his mission, his life. He ground his teeth and limped along the northern bank of the canal.

He disappeared into the darkness.

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Jeffrey James Higgins is a former reporter and retired supervisory special agent who writes thriller novels, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays. He has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. During his career, he made the first narco-terrorism arrest, convicted the world’s most prolific heroin trafficker, and arrested an Iranian operative trying to acquire surface-to-air missiles. Jeffrey received both the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor.


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Can you, for those who don't know you already, tell something about yourself and how you became an author?

I’ve wanted to be an author since my parents read me bedtime stories. I worked as a journalist to pay the bills, then entered law enforcement and stopped writing during my 25 years as a police officer and special agent. When I returned to writing a few years ago, I felt like I was coming home. I’ve always been a writer, even when I wasn’t writing.


Who is your hero and why?

My wife, Cynthia Farahat Higgins, is my hero. She grew up in Cairo, Egypt and wanted to be a sculptor, but the government prevented her from going to art school. Instead of accepting being a victim of a patriarchal, socialist, Islamist society, she decided to understand the minds of Islamists.

Cynthia spent the two decades studying Islamic jurisprudence and became a founding member of Egypt’s first secular, pro-western political party. She fought for the rights of women, minorities, and all individuals. The government, al-Qaeda, and the Muslim Brotherhood targeted her, but she stayed true to her values and never backed down. She spent more than a decade under surveillance and received death threats daily. She sought asylum in the US only after Islamists murdered her friend and targeted her for assassination.

My wife has continued to write and expose radical Islamic terror groups. Her efforts had saved countless lives, and she has helped transform Egyptian society. The woman who once had her name officially banned from print now regularly appears in the most widely circulated newspaper in the Middle East. Cynthia’s courage and morality are a shining star for all to follow.


Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?
I think all my novels would make great movies. I say that because I’m a visual author. Stories play like movies in my imagination when I write. Readers often tell me my books would make great movies. Some writers get offended by that comment, because novels and cinema are different mediums, but I take it as a compliment, because it means the book came alive in the reader’s mind.

Furious: Sailing into Terror would probably make the best movie. It was a quarterfinalist in Screencraft’s Most Cinematic Book Competition. Furious would also be the least expensive to film, because 90% of the story takes place on a 62-foot Beneteau yacht. I’ve been studying script writing, and I hope to have the screenplay written soon. I plan to adapt my other work into scripts too. Unseen: Evil Lurks Among Us would also translate to the big screen.


What inspired you to write this book?
My wife, Cynthia Farahat, is one of the world’s leading experts in Islamic terrorism and she’s the foremost authority on the Muslim Brotherhood. Most people are unaware that the Brotherhood is the command and control behind all Sunni Islamic terrorism. I always think about the Brotherhood like SMERSH in the James Bond novels, or KAOS in the Get Smart television series. The Brotherhood created modern Islamic terrorism, and they use old Soviet disinformation and infiltration tactics to control the West’s perception of them. People across the Middle East understand the Brotherhood is a radical Islamic terror group that wants to destroy the West and force governments to submit to Sharia law. The Brotherhood is behind almost every Islamic terror group, from Hamas to ISIS.

What can we expect from you in the future?
Thrillers, thrillers, and more thrillers. I love the genre and plan to write it as long as possible. I also have a nonfiction book coming out about the first narco-terrorism case, but it reads like a thriller.

How did you come up with the title of the book?
Unseen has multiple meanings. The novel’s themes include vigilantism and terrorist infiltration. Unseen refers to the antagonist killing from the shadows, and the underlying conspiracy which is occurring in the real world.

Who designed your book covers?
Black Rose Writing published my first two novels, Furious and Unseen. Their design and production manager, David King, does a great job creating the covers, and I know Reagan Rothe and the other BRW staff also give input. There’s a real art to designing a cover. Reader polls show that cover design is one of the most important factors in selling a book. The cover must be pleasing to view, convey the genre and mood, and entice the read to open the book. I think it’s usually a mistake for authors to design their own covers. I would not ask a designer to write an important scene for me, so why should I dictate their art?

Did you learn anything during the writing of your recent book?
I become a better writer with every book. I think that’s an important lesson for new authors. Malcolm Gladwell posited that 10,000 hours of study in any field is necessary to become an expert. I think there’s a literary equivalent for that. I’ve written over 600,000 words in novels and probably a couple hundred thousand more in short stories and narrative nonfiction. The more you write, the better you become, and if it’s focused writing, you learn from your mistakes. I read books on craft, listen to podcasts, attend conferences, participate in a critique group, and rely on beta readers. If you listen to criticism and learn the craft, you will get better. A corollary to that is finishing your novel. Completing plot and character arcs are tremendous learning experiences. It’s one thing to have a good idea and start a book, and another to structure your idea properly, flesh out characters, and make it all work together. The best thing I’ve learned is to finish what you start.

Have you written any other books that are not published?
My agent is currently submitting two books to publishers. Blood and Powder is a nonfiction account of my journey from the World Trade Center on 9/11 to fighting terrorism in Afghanistan. Battling bureaucrats and terrorists, a special agent pushes DEA into war and makes the first narco-terrorism arrest—forever changing how terrorists are prosecuted. It’s Blackhawk Down meets The Good Soldiers. My agent has also submitted Shaking, a small-town murder mystery. Battling bipolar disorder, Emily Miller lands her dream job as a reporter and returns to her New England hometown, but when her brother becomes a suspect in a gruesome murder, she must identify the killer to save her family, her job, and her life. It’s Sharp Objects meets The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair.

What did you edit out of this book?
I wrote a prologue about my protagonist, Malachi Wolf, running with his father in the Boston Marathon. Malachi was injured and his father killed when the bombs detonated. I loved the scene because it revealed Malachi’s character and relationship with his father. The Boston Marathon bombing was the inciting incident that defined Malachi’s character and began his quest to fight evil. I realized the prologue was all backstory, so I cut it and filtered pieces of backstory into the narrative. I may try to publish the removed prologue as a teaser.

What are your top 10 favorite books/authors?
  1. Cormac McCarthy
  2. Ayn Rand
  3. Tom Clancy
  4. Michael Connelly
  5. Nelson DeMille
  6. Ian Fleming
  7. Michael Crichton
  8. Thomas Sowell
  9. Mark Bowden
  10. Dean Koontz


What book do you think everyone should read?
Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. It’s a wonderful argument for individualism and capitalism that could have been written about 2021.

How long have you been writing?
I started writing and illustrating stories when I was six or seven years old, and I didn’t stop until my mid-twenties. Then I entered law enforcement and did not write fiction for 25 years. I retired in 2017 and I’ve been writing full-time since then.

What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?
Each of my novels covers different subjects, and they all require study. I do most of my research when I’m outlining the book to ensure my concepts, plot, and scenes make sense. I use the internet for most of it. People have uploaded videos of most places to YouTube, and viewing them is almost as good as being there. Google Maps and Google Earth are also wonderful tools. I visit locations when possible, and I always discover something new.

What do you think about the current publishing market?
There has never been an easier time to have your work published, or a harder time to attract readers. There are 2.5 million new ISBNs issued every year and probably a multiple of that in digital-only books. It’s easy to self-publish, but hard to stand out among the competition. I encourage authors to not take shortcuts and make sure books are as good as possible and properly edited before they publish.

Do you read yourself and if so, what is your favorite genre?
I read between 50 and 70 books every year. I’ve always read thrillers, but I consume many genres and plenty of nonfiction. When I mentored a kid in the Big Brothers program, I told him to read one nonfiction book per month. If you do that for a lifetime, you will give yourself an unparalleled education.

Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
I listen to classical music when I write in my office. My favorite is Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. I also like John Williams and movie soundtracks that match what I’m writing. I prefer some background noise, so I’m able to write anywhere.

Pen or typewriter or computer?
I wrote by hand as a child and with a typewriter before home computers became commonplace, so I’m confident when I say computers are the most efficient tool.

A day in the life of the author?
I’m most creative in the mornings after coffee, so I write until the early afternoon, and then I spend the rest of the day dealing with the business of writing. I prefer creating stories, but no one will read them if I don’t market my work.

Do you have any advice to offer for new authors?
Have at least a vague outline of your plot, then write your first draft without pausing to edit. Try to get the entire story on paper before you critique it. Getting to the end quickly helps keep your characters alive and your story cohesive. Don’t worry about the quality of your prose or the depth of your characters. You can fix everything during editing.


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64 Comments
Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 07:28:20 am

I hope readers enjoy Unseen: Evil Lurks Among Us. The early reviews are great. I'm happy to answer any questions about the book or writing craft.

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Nancy P
8/26/2021 07:45:21 am

Sounds amazing. Great cover.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:41:34 pm

Thanks, Nancy. I like the cover too. Black Rose Writing has a talented design team. I also love the cover they made for my debut, Furious: Sailing into Terror. I hope you enjoy Unseen.

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Rita Wray
8/26/2021 10:09:23 am

Sounds like a good book.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:42:18 pm

Thanks, Rita. It's based on a real-life terrorist conspiracy. I hope you love my novel!

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Marcy Meyer
8/26/2021 11:44:35 am

Sounds like a good thriller. The cover looks good.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:43:27 pm

Thanks, Marcy. The cover captures several elements of the story. I hope you enjoy my novel.

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Kari B
8/26/2021 12:03:56 pm

Sounds like a captivating read with two very interesting characters to follow.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:45:33 pm

Thanks. Kari. I'm glad you think so. Kirkus Review said it had "surprising characters." I hope you enjoy it.

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Susan Smith
8/26/2021 01:59:52 pm

I love thrillers! Great cover!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:47:55 pm

Thanks, Susan. If you love thrillers, this is the book for you! You may also like my debut thriller, Furious: Sailing into Terror. It's available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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wendy hutton
8/26/2021 01:59:52 pm

very nice cover

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:46:45 pm

Thanks, Wendy. Black Rose Writing did a nice job on it. The cover is critical to attract readers.

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Ann Fantom
8/26/2021 02:22:45 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:50:39 pm

Thanks, Ann. I find the subject matter interesting. The story deals with vigilantism, and the terrorist conspiracy is a real-life threat.

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Beyond Comps
8/26/2021 02:24:06 pm

Great cover!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 02:51:46 pm

Thank you! My publisher has done a nice job with both my novels. Their designers are excellent.

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Christina Gould
8/26/2021 02:46:56 pm

I like the artwork on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 03:01:47 pm

Thanks, Christina. I'm happy to offer it. I love finding new readers.

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Abigail Gibson
8/26/2021 03:31:32 pm

Thank you for the giveaway you are awesome!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 04:03:14 pm

Thanks, Abigail. I love acquiring new readers. I hope you enjoy Unseen.

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Sherry
8/26/2021 04:16:35 pm

I really like the cover and the excerpt.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 05:12:53 pm

Thanks, Sherry. If you liked the excerpt, you'll love the book!

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Wendy Jensen
8/26/2021 04:56:33 pm

The book details sound like an edge of the seat thriller.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 05:14:19 pm

Thanks, Wendy. That's was I was trying to do. I hope you enjoy it. You may also want to take a look at my debut thriller, Furious: Sailing into Terror.

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bn100
8/26/2021 05:08:05 pm

nice interview

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 05:14:36 pm

Thank you!

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David Basile
8/26/2021 06:58:56 pm

This sounds like an interesting book

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/26/2021 08:51:26 pm

Thanks, David. I hope you enjoy it!

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Terri Quick
8/26/2021 10:02:35 pm

Cool cover

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/27/2021 07:33:44 am

Thanks, Terri. I was pleased with my publisher's design. I hope you enjoy the book.

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Danielle Day
8/26/2021 11:01:19 pm

I like it!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/27/2021 07:59:01 am

Thanks, Danielle. It's a fast-paced crime thriller.

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Cynthia C
8/27/2021 09:40:38 am

The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/27/2021 11:09:55 am

Thanks, Cynthia. I'm glad you liked it. I hope you love my novel!

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beth shepherd
8/27/2021 12:57:47 pm

This looks like a great read

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
8/27/2021 01:04:11 pm

Thanks,Beth. I hope you love it!

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Azeem Isaahaque
9/3/2021 10:46:41 pm

Looks like an interesting book

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/4/2021 01:23:48 pm

Thanks, Azeem. It's getting wonderful editorial reviews and positive reader feedback. I hope you love it!

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Thomas Gibson
9/6/2021 02:39:53 pm

Cover looks awesome! Excerpt is intriguing. Great work!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/6/2021 03:32:17 pm

Thanks, Thomas. I loved the cover too. Black Rose Writing creates wonderful designs. I'm glad Chapter One pulled you in. I hope you love my novel.

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Renata
9/17/2021 11:52:17 am

Sounds good!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/17/2021 11:55:37 am

Thanks, Renata. It's been getting great editorial reviews. I hope you enjoy it. You may also like my debut thriller, Furious: Sailing into Terror.

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Brenda Reads
9/19/2021 12:10:17 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/20/2021 06:27:13 pm

Thanks, Brenda. Let me know if you like it!

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Leslie Price
9/19/2021 02:49:24 pm

A perfect read for spooky season! I've added it to my TBR pile.

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/20/2021 06:27:51 pm

Thanks, Leslie. I hope you love it.

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Sarah L
9/22/2021 12:51:53 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/22/2021 10:52:15 am

Thanks, Sarah. I hope you enjoy my thriller. The editorial reviews have been great so far. If you like my writing, you may also want to look at FURIOUS: SAILING INTO TERROR. It was my debut novel and it won a Readers' Favorite gold medal.

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Jamie Martin link
9/23/2021 02:48:59 pm

Do you have any advice for new writers?

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/23/2021 03:00:01 pm

Thanks for the question, Jaime. I'm glad you're writing, which is the first thing I tell new writers. Don't talk about writing—do it. The moment you start typing you're a writer. There is so much to learn about the craft and business of writing. I knew I wanted to be an author when I was a young child, but it took years of study to learn to write and get published. I recommend reading books on writing craft, watching podcasts, reading blogs, and going to writing conferences. Find beta readers and join a critique groups. Editing other people's work is one of the best ways to discover problems with your won writing. Here's an article I wrote about lessons learned. https://diymfa.com/community/lessons-learned-by-debut-author. Good luck with your writing!

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Daniel M
9/24/2021 11:59:26 am

like the cover

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/24/2021 01:53:33 pm

Thanks, Daniel. Black Rose Writing always does a nice job with their covers. UNSEEN is receiving great editorial reviews. I hope you love my thriller.

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Heather Mahley
9/25/2021 03:15:34 pm

sounds really good

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/25/2021 05:37:52 pm

Thanks, Heather. UNSEEN has received great editorial reviews. I hope you love it!

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Candie L
9/25/2021 08:46:31 pm

I feel the cover of the book looks haunting. Thank you

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/25/2021 09:16:35 pm

Thanks, Candie. I agree. The publisher did a nice job on the cover. I hope you love my thriller.

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latisha depoortere
9/25/2021 09:26:20 pm

This sounds good thanks for sharing!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/26/2021 08:59:01 am

Thanks, Latisha. The editorial reviews have been excellent. I hope you give it a try. You may also enjoy my award-winning debut novel, FURIOUS: SAILING INTO TERROR. It's a psychological thriller. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YM574P9/

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Sand
9/25/2021 10:24:10 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/26/2021 09:00:14 am

Thanks, Sand. I hope you enjoy it. The early editorial reviews and reader reviews have been terrific. You may also want to check out my award-winning thriller, FURIOUS. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YM574P9/

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Dave Gibb
9/26/2021 06:11:25 pm

wow looks cool

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Jeffrey James Higgins link
9/26/2021 06:19:03 pm

Thanks, Dave. I hope you love it.

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LEREN TASSEN link
6/19/2022 02:58:17 am

vera informatica posta le omak

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