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A Miami Jones Case #7
King Tide
The USA Today Bestselling Series
A hurricane is bearing down on the Florida coast. At one of Palm Beach’s most prestigious hotels a guest dies. Was it an accident or murder?
Trapped by the storm, Miami Jones and his nemesis from the local police department must match wits in a search for the truth, before the rising water or something worse consumes them all.
A hurricane is bearing down on the Florida coast. At one of Palm Beach’s most prestigious hotels a guest dies. Was it an accident or murder?
Trapped by the storm, Miami Jones and his nemesis from the local police department must match wits in a search for the truth, before the rising water or something worse consumes them all.
- GenresDetective
286 pages, Paperback
Published February 13, 2017
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A.J. Stewart
48 books123 followersA.J. Stewart has lived in so many places it feels like he has a home team in every game he sees. Which explains why his wife begins any sports telecast with "who are going for today?" A.J. and his family currently spend their time in Los Angeles and South Florida, but stay tuned, anything could happen.
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February 10, 2017
Miami Jones is on the case again! This time he is doing it in an "old school" kinda way, reminds me of older detective books.Which is great! Miami has never disappointed me and I believe I have read them all. He is funny, but once he gets his mind set on something....look out. Another great mystery with twists and turns. Grab a copy for your self....you won't be sorry.
December 11, 2019
Another good story! Found this one to be a bit confined, and sometimes unrealistic. Confined, as in the entire story takes place in a hotel, but the characters were well defined. Unrealistic due to too many instances where the characters went out into the hurricane. Having worked on the gulf coast of Texas, I'm not one to take any chances with even a category 2 hurricane. I enjoy Stewart's style, but this one seemed a notch below the first six in the series. I hope he's not running out of steam, because I intend to read the rest of the Miami Jones collection!
June 22, 2021
For some reason, I'd taken a hiatus from reading AJ Stewarts series for a couple of years. I'm sorry now that I waited...as little did I know that #7, King Tide, would be one of my favorites. Set entirely in one location, this is a true 'whodunit' which could very easily be turned into a silver screen production. Although not an totally unfamiliar storyline, Mr. Stewart makes it fresh, believable, and very hard to put down. Unlike other series books, this one could be easily read as a stand alone for those wanting to try out the Miami Jones series.
May 10, 2017
Jones gets stuck in a 5 star hotel during a hurricane. Pretty good gig. Danielle is at the academy in Miami. Bummer. To make it worse, he is stuck with a bunch of tennis pros that are there for a bachelor/bachelorette party. If you ever enjoyed the game of Clue, you are going to really appreciate the 7th book in this series, as it doesn't take long for a dead body to turn up. Really enjoyed this one!
December 12, 2018
Shades of Agatha Christy
Stewart tries his hand at something different in this book. He focuses the action all in one place with a cast of characters one of whom, at least, is a murderer. The clues are in the history that brought them all together. Another mystery is solved. Personally, I prefer Stewart's earlier works that have more action, byut Agatha Christy lovers will get a kick out of King Tide.
Stewart tries his hand at something different in this book. He focuses the action all in one place with a cast of characters one of whom, at least, is a murderer. The clues are in the history that brought them all together. Another mystery is solved. Personally, I prefer Stewart's earlier works that have more action, byut Agatha Christy lovers will get a kick out of King Tide.
July 5, 2020
Worth sloshing through!
Another fantastic chapter in the Miami Jones legend. The only downer was that for the second straight book things got way too wordy and boringly explanatory at the end. Ya almost lost me the last 25 or so pages. But the rest was so good I couldn't deduct a star. Great characters and action until the wrapups. On to the next adventure ... and hopefully the less said there the better things end!
Another fantastic chapter in the Miami Jones legend. The only downer was that for the second straight book things got way too wordy and boringly explanatory at the end. Ya almost lost me the last 25 or so pages. But the rest was so good I couldn't deduct a star. Great characters and action until the wrapups. On to the next adventure ... and hopefully the less said there the better things end!
August 7, 2017
Not what I was expecting, but a brilliant read!
Most of MJ's escapades have been open territory in as much as the story flows and whilst there might be twists and turns it's pretty straight forward. This one is different as its a real ' who done it'!
I would not normally read that type but as I enjoy the authors writing style I really enjoyed it!
I would recommend this book.
Most of MJ's escapades have been open territory in as much as the story flows and whilst there might be twists and turns it's pretty straight forward. This one is different as its a real ' who done it'!
I would not normally read that type but as I enjoy the authors writing style I really enjoyed it!
I would recommend this book.
February 26, 2022
this one was a waste space. I really liked the first 6 Jones books but not this one. Having been involved in hurricanes from New Orleans thru the FL panhandle and down to Orlando, the hurricane stuff was not real, from putting up storm protectors to the Octopus scene. The premise of story was ok.
February 15, 2017
Miami Jones Keeps Getting Better
Excellent entry into this series. It's hard to convey a story when it all takes place in one setting, but this is a great story. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
Excellent entry into this series. It's hard to convey a story when it all takes place in one setting, but this is a great story. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
January 4, 2019
Not a great read. Setting is a hurricane in Florida and Miami is stuck in a hotel.
Very slow. More details about the hurricane than anything else. Good thing it was the middle of a series and not the first one, or I wouln't read the next
Very slow. More details about the hurricane than anything else. Good thing it was the middle of a series and not the first one, or I wouln't read the next
June 13, 2020
A Well Done Who Dunit!
It's more than a mystery; it's also a thrilling read at several parts of the story. The setting is a small group of people stranded on an island during a surprise hurricane. There is a death and a mystery with nice twists. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
It's more than a mystery; it's also a thrilling read at several parts of the story. The setting is a small group of people stranded on an island during a surprise hurricane. There is a death and a mystery with nice twists. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
July 21, 2020
Mr. Stewart has another winner! Miami keeps getting in problems he has to solve. The characters keep evolving and growing. The incident with the octopus was hilarious! This series is worth reading all the way through and you can enjoy reading about South Florida!
June 12, 2023
Book 7 in the series
The story is set in a Palm Beach hotel during a hurricane. A couple of people are found dead and the plot takes off. Lots of twists and turns that keep it interesting. A great read.
The story is set in a Palm Beach hotel during a hurricane. A couple of people are found dead and the plot takes off. Lots of twists and turns that keep it interesting. A great read.
January 24, 2024
bad memories
The mystery was good, I didn’t have a clue as to who the killers were. Bad memories are from my childhood growing up in south Florida. Every place has their issues. I do enjoy the stories though.
The mystery was good, I didn’t have a clue as to who the killers were. Bad memories are from my childhood growing up in south Florida. Every place has their issues. I do enjoy the stories though.
April 6, 2024
An interesting novel
I enjoyed this mystery it is different from the previous Miami Jones novels. I liked it because it was about a different sport and involved different socio-economic classes of people with different problems.
I enjoyed this mystery it is different from the previous Miami Jones novels. I liked it because it was about a different sport and involved different socio-economic classes of people with different problems.
October 22, 2025
Welcome to the murder hotel
This reminded me somewhat of the movie, Key Largo....people stranded in a hotel being bombarded by a hurricane. Somewhere there is a murderer in their midst!
This reminded me somewhat of the movie, Key Largo....people stranded in a hotel being bombarded by a hurricane. Somewhere there is a murderer in their midst!
May 20, 2018
This is very much like an Agatha Christie story - and also very enjoyable.
July 11, 2018
Takes place during a class 2 hurricane on Palm Beach and turns into an old fashioned Agatha Christie’s whodunit. Taut and humorous.
February 18, 2019
BBCCrime happens in any weather.
Really good " who done it". And during a major hurricane. I like the subtle humor between Miami and Ronzoni. On to book 8
Really good " who done it". And during a major hurricane. I like the subtle humor between Miami and Ronzoni. On to book 8
March 19, 2019
Fast paced. Read in a few hours. Two of the main characters get trapped in a hurricane. Standard Miami Jones, there’s always trouble around. Good story.
March 21, 2019
Another excellent story!
As usual the characters and story keep the reader enthralled!! A who done it till the end. Can't wait to read another one!
As usual the characters and story keep the reader enthralled!! A who done it till the end. Can't wait to read another one!
August 4, 2019
Felt like u were in the hurricane
A good read
Kept my interest.
I could not keep the characters straight. But having played tennis in high school it was interesting.
A good read
Kept my interest.
I could not keep the characters straight. But having played tennis in high school it was interesting.
November 11, 2019
Great story! this book reminded me of a cross between an Agatha Christie novel and a Lawrence Saunders novel (Deadly Sins and McNally). Great read, excellent ending.
February 15, 2020
Good reay
Good Agatha Christie like whodunnit, a bit predictable, great storm scenes, a good read altogether. Will definitely look into the next on this series.
Good Agatha Christie like whodunnit, a bit predictable, great storm scenes, a good read altogether. Will definitely look into the next on this series.
August 30, 2020
Great read!
I am enjoying his series with Miami Jones. It's nice to get to know the main characters and have their stories build on each book.
I am enjoying his series with Miami Jones. It's nice to get to know the main characters and have their stories build on each book.
September 21, 2022
Pretty good story. A little long but great storm details.
November 15, 2022
100% Florida
A blast to read. Been there and survived all that Mother Nature can give. The spirit lives on in Florida. Love it or leave it. Great story line. Solid read.
A blast to read. Been there and survived all that Mother Nature can give. The spirit lives on in Florida. Love it or leave it. Great story line. Solid read.
February 3, 2023
Get caught up in the story
I've enjoyed all these books. Very witty writing. Miami has a way with words that will make you laugh out loud.
I've enjoyed all these books. Very witty writing. Miami has a way with words that will make you laugh out loud.
May 19, 2023
Hurricane Agatha
A good author imitating the classic Agatha Christie plot. Too slow and mannered for me. Action sequences are few but good. Not for me.
A good author imitating the classic Agatha Christie plot. Too slow and mannered for me. Action sequences are few but good. Not for me.
January 26, 2024
a good read
AJ Stewart has managed to create some great characters.
You feel like you know the characters. These books are enjoyable with twists and turns.
AJ Stewart has managed to create some great characters.
You feel like you know the characters. These books are enjoyable with twists and turns.
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