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Scott Jarvis Private Investigator #10
What Lies Beneath: A Florida Action Adventure Novel
Ghoulish grave robbers and stolen documents are just the opening moves of a sinister plot where kidnapping, violence, murder, and treachery lurk around every corner....
What starts with two seemingly random and odd small cases quickly explodes into one of the most confusing, twisted and deadly investigations Orlando Private Investigators Scott Jarvis and Lisa Gonzalez have ever tackled. One that tears open the secrets of their friend Lieutenant Sharon Nolen’s family history and threatens to tear her world apart.
After discovering an odd secret about Sharon’s father, her pseudo uncle Rick Eagle Feather is kidnapped in a bloody gun battle that leaves half a dozen men dead. At the same time, two prominent politicians hire Scott and Lisa to investigate a case that appears to pit the politicians and the two lovers against each other.
An ancient people called the Calusa once ruled Florida. Now, long after their extinction, the land they formerly occupied may hold a secret so valuable it could change the political landscape of Florida and give those who obtain control unprecedented power and enormous wealth… and a pack of drug dealers, gang bangers and the most deadly enemy of all...the one truly pulling the strings...will stop at nothing to get what they want!
Shots thunder, blood flows, and tension stretches to the breaking point in this gripping 10th Scott Jarvis Private Investigator novel...a story that takes you on a wild ride from Orlando to the lush tropical landscapes of Southwest Florida.
What starts with two seemingly random and odd small cases quickly explodes into one of the most confusing, twisted and deadly investigations Orlando Private Investigators Scott Jarvis and Lisa Gonzalez have ever tackled. One that tears open the secrets of their friend Lieutenant Sharon Nolen’s family history and threatens to tear her world apart.
After discovering an odd secret about Sharon’s father, her pseudo uncle Rick Eagle Feather is kidnapped in a bloody gun battle that leaves half a dozen men dead. At the same time, two prominent politicians hire Scott and Lisa to investigate a case that appears to pit the politicians and the two lovers against each other.
An ancient people called the Calusa once ruled Florida. Now, long after their extinction, the land they formerly occupied may hold a secret so valuable it could change the political landscape of Florida and give those who obtain control unprecedented power and enormous wealth… and a pack of drug dealers, gang bangers and the most deadly enemy of all...the one truly pulling the strings...will stop at nothing to get what they want!
Shots thunder, blood flows, and tension stretches to the breaking point in this gripping 10th Scott Jarvis Private Investigator novel...a story that takes you on a wild ride from Orlando to the lush tropical landscapes of Southwest Florida.
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Published June 23, 2021
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About the author
Scott W. Cook
50 books43 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
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April 17, 2021
Another book in the adventures of Orlando Private Investigator Scott Jarvis, now accompanied by Lisa Gonzalez. Together, the two PI’s take on a few small cases that quickly evolve to be much bigger and more connected than they originally thought. One case unearths a connection to Lieutenant Sharon Nolan, a close friend to the two PI’s. Nolan’s father is kidnapped, a battle over claimed land with drug runners and added to the mix are the private interests of two politicians that involve themselves in the case.
If the synopsis seems a bit convoluted to you, that would be because it is. There is a lot packed into this book and I must say I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as I did the others I’ve read. The book moves fast and if you don’t pick up all the details, it is easy to get lost in the overarching plot. I know I had to go back and search for some clues that were previously revealed. If you like complex stories full of tidbits and misleading information that is not unveiled until the end, then this book is certainly for you.
If the synopsis seems a bit convoluted to you, that would be because it is. There is a lot packed into this book and I must say I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as I did the others I’ve read. The book moves fast and if you don’t pick up all the details, it is easy to get lost in the overarching plot. I know I had to go back and search for some clues that were previously revealed. If you like complex stories full of tidbits and misleading information that is not unveiled until the end, then this book is certainly for you.
April 15, 2021
What Lies Beneath: A Florida Action Adventure is Scott Cook's tenth book in his Scott Jarvis Private Investigator series. Jarvis makes quick work at solving business espionage for a client, when things begin to get bizarre and dangerous. Two cases merge into something much bigger and lives are at stake. When a friend's past is unburied, the private investigators find themselves in the mists of a dangerous game played by the wealthy and corrupt.
I found What Lies Beneath fascinating as Scott Cook embellishes the work of Scott Jarvis and his girlfriend's, Lisa Gonzalez, cases. His unique way of telling a story brings his characters alive with vibrant personalities. The story becomes more bizarre as Scott Jarvis gets closer to the evil lurking outside his scope. What I loved about this novel would have to be the way the author adds unique twists to his characters. They are at times quirky, but lovable.
I found What Lies Beneath fascinating as Scott Cook embellishes the work of Scott Jarvis and his girlfriend's, Lisa Gonzalez, cases. His unique way of telling a story brings his characters alive with vibrant personalities. The story becomes more bizarre as Scott Jarvis gets closer to the evil lurking outside his scope. What I loved about this novel would have to be the way the author adds unique twists to his characters. They are at times quirky, but lovable.
July 23, 2021
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Once again, Scott Jarvis is on another Florida case. Scott Cook's brilliant writing style will pull you in, make you smile, cry, GRT super angry and allow you to feel like there really are folks like his characters in the world. Being from Florida, I enjoy the history and true places he uses to make the stories even better. Truly enjoyable and great reads! Thanks to both Scott's.
Once again, Scott Jarvis is on another Florida case. Scott Cook's brilliant writing style will pull you in, make you smile, cry, GRT super angry and allow you to feel like there really are folks like his characters in the world. Being from Florida, I enjoy the history and true places he uses to make the stories even better. Truly enjoyable and great reads! Thanks to both Scott's.
May 13, 2022
What a great series!
I rarely write reviews. Sometimes I am moved to write something about a story in which the author has a character who maybe uses a Colt Patterson in a time frame where better firearms are available, but most often, I just smile and think to myself, good yarn, or not. But I just finished the 11 book series of Scott Jarvis and Wow! Robert B. Parker, W. E. B. Griffin and others have nothing on Scott W. Cook. Keep 'em coming. Thank you for these.
I rarely write reviews. Sometimes I am moved to write something about a story in which the author has a character who maybe uses a Colt Patterson in a time frame where better firearms are available, but most often, I just smile and think to myself, good yarn, or not. But I just finished the 11 book series of Scott Jarvis and Wow! Robert B. Parker, W. E. B. Griffin and others have nothing on Scott W. Cook. Keep 'em coming. Thank you for these.
June 28, 2023
Awesome
Great story extremely well written. You win the prize Mr. Cook. You be the man!
Lots of laughs, some sex, and a few tears, all blended into a great adventure. Thank you
Rock on!
Great story extremely well written. You win the prize Mr. Cook. You be the man!
Lots of laughs, some sex, and a few tears, all blended into a great adventure. Thank you
Rock on!
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