Jackal

The Justice Chronicles Book 2

Christian - Thriller
355 Pages
Reviewed on 04/29/2026
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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite

Jackal by Michael Jack Webb is a speculative thriller set in the aftermath of a near-fatal confrontation. Former FBI profiler Kate Justice retreats to her family cabin in Colorado until a call from her former supervisor sends her to Cairo to consult on a murder tied to a stolen antiquity known as the Jackal. The artifact is linked to Angel Fire, a covert organization connected to her missing parents and to reports of ancient rites beneath the Giza Plateau. With homicide detective Chris Shindler at her side, Kate discovers sealed chambers beneath the Sphinx, inscriptions referencing immortal beings, and a ritual designed to open a gateway called the Gate of Rebirth. As the Festival of Opet approaches in Luxor, competing factions move to claim the artifact, forcing Kate into a plan that could alter the boundary between the living world and something far older.

Michael Jack Webb’s Jackal is book two in The Justice Chronicles, but reads perfectly well as a standalone. It is so good that I will likely go back to read the first book, Ghost. Kate Justice is such a great lead and comes with plenty of baggage, including unanswered questions about her parents’ disappearance. She's tough, moving forward even after a coma. The antagonist is tied to the Watchers through ritual manipulation to brilliant effect. Webb has created an adversary loaded with apocryphal lore, Egyptian iconography, and strategic deception. The story is supernatural Christian fiction, but as a non-Christian reader, it came across as organically integrated and intelligently subtle. Webb uses the Nephilim and fallen angels to frame the conflict as spiritual warfare. Beautifully written and with cinematic settings that sweep across every page, I'm excited to see where book three takes us. Very highly recommended.

Susan Sewell

History, mythology, and religion collide in the riveting Christian thriller, Jackal (The Justice Chronicles: Book 2) by Michael Jack Webb. Their FBI boss sends Kate Justice and Chris Shindler to Egypt to locate a priceless ancient artifact. It was stolen from the enigmatic billionaire, Ibn-al Kahlid, and its return is imperative. They have five days to find it, or an apocalyptic cataclysm will begin. While encountering self-professed gods and battling demons, Kate and Chris search the crypts and underground chambers across Egypt’s desert, only to uncover more questions. With the clock ticking and incomprehensible supernatural forces stalking them, Kate struggles to assimilate her family history with her present circumstances. Can Kate and Chris locate the jackal and prevent a Black Swan Event? Or will they be the next sacrifice?

Jackal by Michael Jack Webb is a riveting supernatural thriller. This dynamic tale integrates Christian influence, weaving Old Testament scriptures and biblical figures into the storyline. Webb expertly blends science, ancient Egyptian archaeology, history, myths, legends, Enochian texts, and scriptures to create an astounding picture of the past that is not only thought-provoking but illuminating. The eerie atmosphere of the underground tombs creates a spectacular setting that adds to the mystique and inscrutability of the land of the pharaohs. From the first page until the last, the tension builds to a thrilling climax that kept me on the edge of my seat. The high-stakes, malevolent forces, and paranormal elements build to an intense and suspenseful read that will thrill everyone who loves fast-paced, action-packed stories with a supernatural flair. It is rare to find such a beautifully developed story.

Pikasho Deka

Jackal is the second book in Michael Jack Webb's The Justice Chronicles series. FBI Special Agent Kate Justice is still recovering from her previous investigation in a remote cabin in Colorado. However, she is soon assigned to search for a stolen ancient artifact called the Jackal, leading to the death of a courier belonging to Angel Fire, a centuries-old covert organization dedicated to fighting evil. With homicide detective Chris Shindler, Kate travels to Cairo and meets eccentric billionaire Bilal Ibn al-Khalid, from whose vault the artifact was stolen. However, a mysterious woman named Ma'at is also after the Jackal. As they search for it under tombs and temples, Kate discovers she may have a connection to an ancient bloodline. Now, she must defeat a fallen angel to save humanity from carnage.

Featuring mummies, pharaohs, demons, and ancient gods, Jackal is an edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller you don't want to miss out on. Michael Jack Webb blends Egyptian mythology with mystery to deliver an engrossing novel filled with thrilling action, bone-chilling horror, and tantalizing suspense. Weaving a gripping plot full of wild twists and turns, the author makes sure the book is an absolute page-turner. The more I read, the more I got hooked on the narrative. Webb keeps his cards close to the chest, peeling back each layer of mystery one chapter at a time. It keeps you wondering what's going to happen next. Kate is a likable protagonist with an intriguing backstory. That, combined with the deep lore of the world, and you're in for a treat, especially if you're a fantasy or supernatural thriller fan. Highly recommended.

Keith Mbuya

FBI profiler Special Agent Kate Justice was recovering from a near-death encounter in her previous investigation, The Ghost in the Darkness case, at her parents’ cabin in Grand Lake, Colorado, when her former boss, Vince, the Colorado FBI Director, called. He wants her on a new case involving an unusual murder and the theft of a rare antiquity. Kate accepts Vince’s request because she sees it as an opportunity to learn more about two things: her parents, who had disappeared in mysterious circumstances, and Angel Fire, an ancient, clandestine organization they were associated with. Joined by Chris, her partner, Kate heads to Cairo, where leads about the case lie. It turns out the artifact has unusual powers, and, according to its owner, a collector in Cairo, if not quickly recovered, there would be grave consequences. As the duo hunts for the antiquity, they find themselves drawn into a perilous web of mystery involving conspiracies and dreadful powers from the ancient world, secrets about Kate’s bloodline, and strange dreams and visions. Find out how it all goes down in Jackal (The Justice Chronicles Book 2) by Michael Jack Webb.

Once you open this pulse-pounding page-turner, there is no going back, as, like a strong tide, it will carry you from the first chapter to the last. If you are looking for a supernatural/ Christian thriller laced with action, adventure, mystery, a splash of drama, mythical lore, edge-of-the-seat suspense, cliffhangers, and plot twists, Jackal by Michael Jack Webb is a must-read. Webb has a seasoned narrative style. The storyline unfolded in such a way that the more pages I turned, the more the mystery deepened, and the more questions I had. The world-building is impressive, and the cinematic depictions vividly capture the settings. One moment, I was watching Kate go for a run in the cold, snow-covered Rocky Mountains of Grand Lake. The next thing, I was following her in the arid, intense heat of Cairo and Alexandria, clashing with danger and secrets, all the while experiencing Egyptian culture and cuisine. I found the details about ancient Egyptian and Greek mythology intriguing. This is an incredible second installment in The Justice Chronicles. I loved it.