Florida Is Murder: Due Justice and Surface Tension Mystery Double Feature

by Diane Capri

Double Down with this Florida Double Feature from #1 Amazon Bestselling Authors Diane Capri and Christine Kling!

"Intricate and ingenious - make some coffee, because you'll read all night."
Lee Child, #1 Worldwide Bestselling author of 18 Jack Reacher thrillers

Where Florida is Murder and Justice Rules!

For fans of Lee Child, John Grisham, Clive Cussler and John D. MacDonald

More than 89 combined 5-Star Reviews!!

DUE JUSTICE is the first legal thriller featuring Judge Willa Carson. When a famous plastic surgeon's decomposed body surfaces in Tampa Bay with a bullet in its head, Willa's "little sister" is caught in a high-stakes game of greedy lawyers, blackmail and deceit. Fiercely independent Carly becomes the number one suspect. When Carly asks Willa for due justice, Willa has everything to lose. But she risks it all to uncover the conspiracy and keep Carly alive. Willa Carson knows she's bullet proof, except when due justice rules from the grip of a gun.

SURFACE TENSION is the first sea adventure in this four-book suspense series featuring Florida tug and salvage captain Seychelle Sullivan. Working as she does in a man's world, Seychelle has to work twice as hard just to compete. Some have even called her reckless. In her view, she's just doing her job, salvaging boats and people's lives. Years ago Seychelle Sullivan had the chance to save someone's life. But on that summer night in Florida, lost in a world of teenage resentment and loneliness, Seychelle was not able to feel any pain but her own. Today Seychelle captains her father’s forty-six-foot salvage boat out of Fort Lauderdale’s New River. But she’s never escaped that one moment when she could have made a difference and didn’t. She's never going to make that mistake again.

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Genres: Mystery, Amazon, Suspense, Thriller, Fiction, Collections

514 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Bestselling author Diane Capri is a recovering lawyer. She’s a snowbird who divides her time between Florida and Michigan. An active member of Mystery Writers of America, Author’s Guild, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime, she loves to hear from readers and is hard at work on her next novel.

Connect with her online:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/@DianeCapri
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Here’s the Long version, if you’re looking for more info:

#1 Amazon Bestselling Author Diane Capri’s work is what the #1 worldwide publishing phenomenon Lee Child calls “Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too.” Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award-winning MWA Past President, says: “Expertise shines on every page.” And Library Journal raves: “….offers tense legal drama with courtroom overtones, twisty plots, and loads of atmosphere. Recommended.”

Diane’s new Jess Kimball series kicked off with Fatal Distraction, opening as the #3 Bestselling Legal Thriller, behind John Grisham. Diane’s new Hunt for Jack Reacher series began with Don’t Know Jack, which garnered #1 Bestseller spots on Mystery, Hard-boiled Mystery, Police Procedural, Women Sleuths, and Legal Thriller lists both in the U.S. and U.K. Don’t Know Jack was followed by two bestselling short stories in the Hunt for Jack Reacher series, Jack in a Box and Jack and Kill. Diane’s Judge Wilhelmina Carson mysteries were praised by Romantic Times and garnered the coveted “Top Pick.” Diane’s savvy, spunky character, attorney Jennifer Lane, stars in her own romantic suspense series, which kicks off with Annabelle’s Attack.

Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters in Crime and other writing organizations. She comes to writing after a successful legal career and is married to her college sweetheart. She loves her nomadic snowbird existence preferring perpetual summer migrating from Florida to Michigan each year.

Diane says she writes mystery and suspense for the same reason she reads: to find out what happens, why people do what they do, and how to bring justice to an unjust world.Her books are translated in twenty territories. Diane loves to hear from readers. Contact her at: DianeCapri.com/Contact to receive notice of new releases, subscribe to Diane’s blog, or simply connect with her.

Reviews

[Louie the Mustache Matos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Florida is Murder is a compilation box set of two distinct murder mysteries, one by Diane Capri called Due Justice and the other by Christine Kling called Surface Tension. Both mysteries take place in Florida and are the first of their respective series'.

Due Justice is more of a legal mystery thriller revolving around Judge Willa Carson and her sister who is suspected of having killed a respected plastic surgeon, but if the truth is to be known there are numerous others who could equally have been involved. There are red herrings galore that include former patients, avaricious lawyers, and wounded lovers.

A good mystery, but not better than Surface Tension, this one starts like any ordinary day for salvage Captain Seychelles Sullivan when she gets a call. Upon arriving at the site, she discovers a bloody crime scene, where she is now the prime suspect due to her associations to a former lover, owner of the yacht who has mysteriously disappeared.

This was a wise collaboration between the two authors. Capri has the name recognition, but Kling tells a better story.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diane Capri's novel was interesting though a bit slow at times. Excellent descriptions of the settings and development of the characters personalities. A judge putting her reputation on the line to play detective seemed a bit far fetched but judges have been ousted for worse.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A carefully crafted plot, with intriguing characters, and a judge who wants to know the truth and is not content to leave the investigating to others.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both were great

Both of these books were fantastic reads. The characters were well thought out, the plots were interesting and held my attention from cover to cover. Neither book had any "dry spots". Willa and Seychelle are strong women who won't give up even when the going gets rough, and it got VERY rough for Seychelle, and btw,isn't that the coolest name!!

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Due Justice by Diane Capri

This was a terrific murder mystery. Although the murderer was obvious early on, the methods and motive were slipping in and out. Also, the ending was a complete blindside. Really well written.


Surface Tension by Christine Kling

Wow, that was a good one. One of the best murder mysteries that I have read in a very long lime. Kling is new to me, but I feel like I've found a new friend. I will certainly be reading the rest of this series. This one has a well thought out plot, really wonderful (and TERRIBLE) characters trapped in a violent wave of death and human destruction. I had to remind myself to breathe several times.

[Tiffany Wheelen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars because I liked the second book WAY more than the first one. The second book had me intrigued from the beginning.

[Alyce caruap · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping drama

Wonderfully writeeweten ,full of suspense ,DRAMA ,and intrigue.Well staying up late to finish! Would recommend it to any and all fans of mystery.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have already read Due Justice and other books in this series. I enjoyed Surface Tension and look forward to reading other books in this series.

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Good book. Lots of twist and turns. It keeps you very interested as to what is going to happen next. Great storyline with strong characters.

[Robin Resch · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found it very boring and did not finish.

[Annemarie Groves · Rating 4 out of 5]

DUE JUSTICE. - this was something of a gentle stroll through supposition and hear say to discover the facts behind a murder and the potential threat against another within the murky world of cosmetic surgery and silicone implants. It was slightly lacking in the jeopardy aspect of a thriller, but was comfortably descriptive of surroundings and convincing characterisation. Although sometimes the timeline seemed to be rather off from reality.

SURFACE TENSION - full of action, intrigue, jeopardy, suspense and drama along side the warm gritty description of Fort Lauderdale, boats and waterways. A gripping plot that kept hiding it secrets and egging the reader on for one more page, just one more chapter.

[Tobias Kloner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have not read do justice yet as it was Surface Tension that interested me. For me there was a lot to like about this book. I love Florida and I love a good crime drama so this book delivered on both counts. I found the look into the life of a female tug boat owner/operator very interesting. Its a part of Florida life I might never have herd about otherwise. I also liked the character of Seychelle very interesting. If your a man reading this don't worry she's not afraid to mix it up with the guys and there is lot of action. The murder mystery plot was good too and kept me turning the pages right to the end . A good read

[Betty · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second book Surface Tension was definitely better than Due Justice (which I would have given one star by itself). Both had issues with slow beginnings.

Due Justice - by the end of the book I could care less what the ending was going to be. Undeveloped characters, slow and boring plot.

Surface Tension - grabbed my attention much sooner and although it also dragged in places, I did find myself concerned for the main character in places.

All in all, I'm glad I got these free on Amazon and didn't actually spend money on them.

[tina phelps · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too much information

I was all excited about reading this book until I discovered it had too much information.The idea with the Judge risking all for her sister was good but I got lost in all the other information.I didn't need all the history info about Florida or the intense description about the houses. I wanted the meat of this story but I ended up with too much soggy potatoes!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was part of a two-fer Kindle read with "due justice".... This one was definitely a better read.... There wasn't a chapter listing or way to get to this, the second book without reading the first - or just turning pages endlessly.... So I suffered through the first, since I had heard that this was a decent read. It was... errors and typos notwithstanding.

[SimyCat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Both books started slowly. Due Justice was slower to get into and Surface Tension was slow but picked up quicker. Once the storyline picked up, I enjoyed reading. I like Surface Tension much better but again I enjoyed Due Justice. I would read add'l books from these authors as they were not bad books. Just slower than what I prefer.

[Diana Brockelbank · Rating 3 out of 5]

These two books were incredibly slow to start. I felt like I was running in mud. Once I got past the middle to 75%, it read much faster. Was not impressed with the nasty language in the book. It only detracts, not adds.

[Erik Orrantia · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second story in the book was definitely better than the first, though both could have benefited from better editing. I enjoyed the setting--the boats and Florida--but the story began to lose my interest after a while.

[Suze · Rating 3 out of 5]

FLORIDA IS MURDER

Both books were good, but they were slower reading than normal for me. Surface Tension was the better book of the two, but it was hard to like Seychelle. Her intentions were good, but she did so many dumb things.

[Rita · Rating 3 out of 5]

1 star for Due Justice. Ms Capri spends far too much time documenting the clothes worn and brand names. The story is mediocre.

4 stars for Surface Tension written by Christine Kling. Crisply written with great twists and turns.

[Larry L Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Double Trouble'

Writing was clear and mesmerizing. Stories were intriguing. Many twists and turns. A real page turner. Kept busy trying to figure what the next move would be. Who would make that move and why. Look forward to more of their books.

[Ila · Rating 4 out of 5]

really liked both books, good easy reading, some typos but we'll worth overlooking

[Iness Erickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

very good...suspenseful...keeps you on your toes...these authors are going to be followed more by me....enjoyed the books...can't wait for more

[Linda Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Both of these sailing/boating mysteries held my full attention! I will be reading more by both of these authors.

[Jeanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Blah

Dull characters. Dull plot. Blah writing. Second story filled with babble only boat people would care about. Not for me

[Jana]

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[Brooks Glenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two good poolside reads. They were enjoyable and the setting for both being Florida made it fun.

[Liette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both books were great and that was a nice way to get to know authors I did not hear about until I've got on the e-books circuit.

[Don Vert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I really loved this book. No boring parts to skip through. Will most likely keep this one around for a second read.

[Mattie Patterson]

Enjoying

I liked the books especially the first one. The second one I figured out the plot half way through the book.