What do you think?
Rate this book
Scott Jarvis Private Investigator #2
The Ledger: Scott Jarvis Private Investigator, Book 2
Millions in stolen valuables, mysterious beautiful women, shady hoods and a tangled web of lies spell disaster for young, hard-boiled Orlando detective Scott Jarvis unless he can unravel the mystery before the body count rises over his head....
A sexy new client needs Jarvis to track down her ex-boyfriend who’s left her in desperate financial straits.... A supermarket chain is being skimmed for thousands…and a billionaire has been robbed of millions in valuables including a personal journal that could tear open his empire and leave him in ruins. While Jarvis struggles to balance his time and solve all three cases at once, he soon realizes that this heavy workload isn’t a coincidence.
Like the unsuspecting fly who stumbles into the web, the young private investigator must struggle to unravel the puzzle before he too is engulfed and becomes yet another victim of whoever it is who’s really pulling the strings.
Join Jarvis in his second action-packed Florida mystery thriller as he powers his way through the lies, intrigue, seduction, and murder.... Time is running out, and disaster lurks ever closer!
A sexy new client needs Jarvis to track down her ex-boyfriend who’s left her in desperate financial straits.... A supermarket chain is being skimmed for thousands…and a billionaire has been robbed of millions in valuables including a personal journal that could tear open his empire and leave him in ruins. While Jarvis struggles to balance his time and solve all three cases at once, he soon realizes that this heavy workload isn’t a coincidence.
Like the unsuspecting fly who stumbles into the web, the young private investigator must struggle to unravel the puzzle before he too is engulfed and becomes yet another victim of whoever it is who’s really pulling the strings.
Join Jarvis in his second action-packed Florida mystery thriller as he powers his way through the lies, intrigue, seduction, and murder.... Time is running out, and disaster lurks ever closer!
Audible Audio
Published January 14, 2021
124 people are currently reading
13 people want to read
About the author
Scott W. Cook
50 books38 followersA full-time author who lives in Florida's sunshine, Scott W. Cook is and has always been a lover of good stories. When he's not hard at work composing new tales, Scott loves the Florida lifestyle - sailing, surfing, kayaking, fishing and if you can throw in a great waterside bar and grill and good tunes, you'll find a happy man!
As a voracious reader, Scott loves an engaging story… and as a voracious writer, his passion is capturing your interest and keeping a satisfied smile on your face!
Scott has a wide variety of writing passions and there’s something for everyone. His Florida private detective series is loaded action, suspense and will put a smile on your face, too. His multiple WWII series take you back to one of the most extraordinary times in history and brings it to life through vibrant scenes and entertaining characters.
And if you, like Scott, have a sweet tooth for horror… then you’ll love his short story collections, his Immortal Dracula series as well as other goodies to tantalize and raise the gooseflesh! And that’s just the beginning.
To learn more visit Scott at his website. Peruse his catalogue and grab a free sample when you join the crew:
www.scottwcook.com
As a voracious reader, Scott loves an engaging story… and as a voracious writer, his passion is capturing your interest and keeping a satisfied smile on your face!
Scott has a wide variety of writing passions and there’s something for everyone. His Florida private detective series is loaded action, suspense and will put a smile on your face, too. His multiple WWII series take you back to one of the most extraordinary times in history and brings it to life through vibrant scenes and entertaining characters.
And if you, like Scott, have a sweet tooth for horror… then you’ll love his short story collections, his Immortal Dracula series as well as other goodies to tantalize and raise the gooseflesh! And that’s just the beginning.
To learn more visit Scott at his website. Peruse his catalogue and grab a free sample when you join the crew:
www.scottwcook.com
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
October 14, 2025
Hmmm, it should be a two star rating, but I did find The Ledger amusing.
The premise of the series is sound, the protagonist is well crafted, and the plot was solid but perhaps too convoluted. This is definitely a throwback to the glory days of American pulp fiction detective stories- the first person narrator even repeatedly mentions the genre and characters like Philip Marlow. And there is the problem. Scott Jarvis is no Marlow or Nick Charles or Mike Hammer. He is a pastiche of the hard-boiled detective and an irritating narrator. His self-referential style, prepubescent sense of humour, and manner spoil the narrative and diminish what could be a far better book. I will give the third book a crack and see if there is improvement just in case I'm missing the irony or the intentional irreverence.
The premise of the series is sound, the protagonist is well crafted, and the plot was solid but perhaps too convoluted. This is definitely a throwback to the glory days of American pulp fiction detective stories- the first person narrator even repeatedly mentions the genre and characters like Philip Marlow. And there is the problem. Scott Jarvis is no Marlow or Nick Charles or Mike Hammer. He is a pastiche of the hard-boiled detective and an irritating narrator. His self-referential style, prepubescent sense of humour, and manner spoil the narrative and diminish what could be a far better book. I will give the third book a crack and see if there is improvement just in case I'm missing the irony or the intentional irreverence.
September 2, 2023
A little closer to Travis And John. But in a good way.
Ok the Florida setting, the obvious familiarity with the region, even the mind of our hero are all so Travis McGee but not in a plageristic way. More of an ode to a favorite character perhaps? If Scott Cook is not a John D McDonald fan I will be as surprised as Jarvis's targets are. Two books in, still wanting more, on the verge of becoming a Scott Jarvis fan. Please don't have one of the remaining books use a color coded title?!!!
Ok the Florida setting, the obvious familiarity with the region, even the mind of our hero are all so Travis McGee but not in a plageristic way. More of an ode to a favorite character perhaps? If Scott Cook is not a John D McDonald fan I will be as surprised as Jarvis's targets are. Two books in, still wanting more, on the verge of becoming a Scott Jarvis fan. Please don't have one of the remaining books use a color coded title?!!!
July 15, 2021
In the Shadows
So quick and filled with action that you almost have to take a breath and put your hands on your knees. Scott Cook's books are fast paced and full of action. He uses allot of truth about the area so that the fiction parts are more believable. Living just south of where the are set, makes it even more exciting. Onto the next great Scott Jarvis adventure.
So quick and filled with action that you almost have to take a breath and put your hands on your knees. Scott Cook's books are fast paced and full of action. He uses allot of truth about the area so that the fiction parts are more believable. Living just south of where the are set, makes it even more exciting. Onto the next great Scott Jarvis adventure.
April 16, 2024
No Elvis and he is missing Pike
Another world class Detective but not quite on the same level as Elvis Cole . this story was a great deal better than the first effort. There is a lot of detail and sometimes to much but easy to skim and not miss anything important. The characters were well defined and easy to follow. The Ledger was a fun read and a surprise ending. Enjoy
Another world class Detective but not quite on the same level as Elvis Cole . this story was a great deal better than the first effort. There is a lot of detail and sometimes to much but easy to skim and not miss anything important. The characters were well defined and easy to follow. The Ledger was a fun read and a surprise ending. Enjoy
May 2, 2023
I previously enjoyed Scott's Bull Shark series, but I think he's really found himself in his Scott Jarvis, Private Investigator works! I'm really drawn, and already into the 3rd of the series!
Just two complaints: coffee with cream & sugar & scotch & ginger ale? Don't seem too "manly" to me!
Just two complaints: coffee with cream & sugar & scotch & ginger ale? Don't seem too "manly" to me!
May 7, 2023
Entertaining and a delight to read
Keeps one on its toes keeping up with the twists and turns. Excitement on every turn, with just the right amount of sexy interludes to make it interesting but not gross. Very well written.
Rock on!
Keeps one on its toes keeping up with the twists and turns. Excitement on every turn, with just the right amount of sexy interludes to make it interesting but not gross. Very well written.
Rock on!
Read
May 30, 2023Phillip Marlowe 21st century
Classic version redo DELUXE. I really enjoyed it EXCEPT for the overwhelming use of the "f" word. Ahhhh! Negotiating point in the 2023 Writers strike.....
The computer that is the brain is the true wonder of the world no matter when you were born.
Classic version redo DELUXE. I really enjoyed it EXCEPT for the overwhelming use of the "f" word. Ahhhh! Negotiating point in the 2023 Writers strike.....
The computer that is the brain is the true wonder of the world no matter when you were born.
November 13, 2023
Mickey spalone type detective story
It was a fun read, mostly tied together well. If I had one comment for the Author is to loose the F words and gutter talk. It’s just not necessary. Think Bogart, he didn’t need to be offensive to thrust his character forward. My two cents
It was a fun read, mostly tied together well. If I had one comment for the Author is to loose the F words and gutter talk. It’s just not necessary. Think Bogart, he didn’t need to be offensive to thrust his character forward. My two cents
August 5, 2022
Very interesting !
Pretty good follow up for ole Scott Jarvis ! Got a little wordy at times but kept my interest to the very end !
Pretty good follow up for ole Scott Jarvis ! Got a little wordy at times but kept my interest to the very end !
January 22, 2025
Scott jarvis, solves another case involving several different confusing turns, in the end, he surprises us all with how it all got started. 5 stars
September 14, 2023
Great story line and enjoyed the book a lot. I have already downloaded the next book in this series
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews