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T.J. Swift

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Science Fiction, Thriller, Suspense

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May 2025

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T.J. Swift writes thrillers where the edges are sharp, the stakes are personal, and the truth is never what it seems. His debut, Midnight Burn, fuses noir, AI, and raw emotion into a story about trust, betrayal, and the ghosts we carry.

He builds characters the way he rebuilds machines—bolt by bolt, scar by scar—until they roar to life. When he’s not writing, he’s deep in code, chasing storms, or restoring his '69 Barracuda one wire at a time.

If you're into tech-laced conspiracies, haunted hearts, and stories that hit like a punch and linger like a promise, you’re in the right place. ...more

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Average rating: 4.06 · 16 ratings · 17 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Midnight Burn (Spectra Code, #1) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Helix Protocol 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Why I Had to Write Jace's Prequel: The Story Behind Helix Protocol

It started with a Goodreads review that hit me right between the eyes. Heather from PA wrote:

"Jace simply walked into a bar and picked up Lila and the two hooked up. I would have appreciated a bit more."

Fair. Totally fair.

When I wrote Midnight Burn, I knew the opening was a risk—Jace meets Lila, sparks fly, things move fast. But I was focused on the story after they met. What I didn’t realize was Read more of this blog post »

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Published on May 25, 2025 15:23 • Tags: cybernoir-midnightburn-thriller

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T.J. Swift is now friends with CONNIEBENNETT26
Jun 02, 2025 11:13AM · like
T.J. Swift made a comment on Heather’s review of Midnight Burn (Spectra Code, #1) " Heather, reach out! I've just uploaded Helix Protocol: A Midnight Burn Prequel for a select few early reviewers. I'd like you to be one of the first t ...more "
May 27, 2025 03:58AM · see review
T.J. Swift voted on a poll in the group Techno-Thrillers Vote for the Member-Author Book of the Month for July 2025 There will be a separate poll for the non-member Book of the Month for July 2025. They voted for: Midnight Burn by T.J. Swift Midnight Burn by T.J. Swift ...more
May 25, 2025 03:38AM · like · take the poll
T.J. Swift liked Heather's review of Midnight Burn (Spectra Code, #1): "I enjoyed this debut novel. The author has a distinctive voice, and I couldn’t help but be reminded of the crime noir of the 1940s and 1950s. I thought the beginning was a bit abrupt though. There was really no introduction, no description of the wor" Read more of this review »
May 24, 2025 06:01AM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Midnight Burn by T.J. Swift. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Midnight Burn by T.J. Swift <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
T.J. Swift made a comment in the group Techno-Thrillers — Intro/Welcome: Who, What, When, Where & How topic " Welcome and congratulations! "
May 22, 2025 08:09AM
T.J. Swift made a comment on CONNIEBENNETT26’s review of Midnight Burn (Spectra Code, #1) " Thank you so much for this incredible review—it means more than I can say. Seeing you connect with Jace and Lila, and the fire that drives them, made ...more "
May 18, 2025 07:16AM · see review
T.J. Swift and 1 other person liked CONNIEBENNETT26's review of Midnight Burn (Spectra Code, #1): "TJ Swift has written an outstanding, gritty , story. I absolutely loved EVERYTHING about this story. Author has an original writing style that flows and flows. Raw characters such as Jace and Lila , will definitely give readers , the value of pure coura" Read more of this review »
May 18, 2025 07:14AM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Midnight Burn by T.J. Swift. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Midnight Burn by T.J. Swift <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
T.J. Swift made a comment in the group Techno-Thrillers — July 2025 BOTM: polls are closed topic " Midnight Burn I'll take the plunge and nominate my own book. It's my first published work and I'd be grateful for feedback and dialogue. ...more "
May 15, 2025 09:22AM
T.J. Swift rated a book it was amazing The Machinist Part One: Malevolence by Alexander Maisey (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As you read this book you will find the characters taking shape in your head. You will find yourself creating the battles of hero versus villain in big bold colors and action just as if it really was a graphic novel. The characters come alive and the ...more
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T.J. Swift is now following William Vitka Author of Madness Under The Tracks
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