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Scott Jarvis Private Investigator #4
Isle of Bones
Key West—known the world over as a vacation mecca. Amazing food, bars and music top off days filled with awesome fishing, diving and boating… yet beneath the sun worship and the cobalt blue skies lurks a growing danger with its sights set on Scott Jarvis.
His vacation is cut short when Jarvis stumbles across a large yacht drifting off the island. The only sign of the missing crew is a table set for dinner and a few spots of human blood…
Jarvis reports the vessel to the Coast Guard and heads into town, thinking only that he’s got an interesting vacation yarn to spin… yet before he can even set his anchor, an old friend from the Marine Patrol asks him to look into the mysterious abandoned boat more closely. When the detective refuses, he’s given an unwanted and unpleasant surprise…
Charles Conklin is back and seems bent on vengeance against the Ravetti family who destroyed his life two years ago during Jarvis’ first big case. Whether he likes it or not, Jarvis is pulled into a dangerous game where two rival organized crime factions seem to b maneuvering for power at any cost.
Suddenly, Jarvis finds himself in a race against time. He must peel back the layers and discover the real plot behind the plot. How does Conklin fit in? Who’s really behind the attempts to warn the detective off? And can Jarvis figure out this puzzle before he, Lisa and his sister are drowned in a maelstrom of intrigue, abduction and murder?
His vacation is cut short when Jarvis stumbles across a large yacht drifting off the island. The only sign of the missing crew is a table set for dinner and a few spots of human blood…
Jarvis reports the vessel to the Coast Guard and heads into town, thinking only that he’s got an interesting vacation yarn to spin… yet before he can even set his anchor, an old friend from the Marine Patrol asks him to look into the mysterious abandoned boat more closely. When the detective refuses, he’s given an unwanted and unpleasant surprise…
Charles Conklin is back and seems bent on vengeance against the Ravetti family who destroyed his life two years ago during Jarvis’ first big case. Whether he likes it or not, Jarvis is pulled into a dangerous game where two rival organized crime factions seem to b maneuvering for power at any cost.
Suddenly, Jarvis finds himself in a race against time. He must peel back the layers and discover the real plot behind the plot. How does Conklin fit in? Who’s really behind the attempts to warn the detective off? And can Jarvis figure out this puzzle before he, Lisa and his sister are drowned in a maelstrom of intrigue, abduction and murder?
388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2019
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About the author
Scott W. Cook
50 books39 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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January 25, 2020
( Format : Audiobook )
"You're awful cute when you try to play rough."
A comedic thriller detective story with frantic action.
Scott Jarvis, ex cop, is now both P.I. and best selling author, writing with a conversational style direct to his audience in an almost stream of consciousness 'tell it as it happens when it does' approach, rather than a more structured format. And, being written in the first person, from Scott's perspective, with a brief inclusion by Lisa, his girlfriend, this gives an immediacy to the action as well as a better insight into Scott's thinking. His style is flippant, sarcastic, opinionated (and usually right) and, at times, frankly annoying: he's someone I would not want to know in real life. Yet his approach seems to both charm and surprise those he meets and most of the book's protagonists respond favourably to his wit and frequent double entendres, and light hearted comparisons with Sherlock Holmes without a Watson to write up his adventures for him. He scoffs at danger...
There is a lot of scoffing going on. I'll repeat that, for emphasis: there is an awful lot of 'scoffing' in this book.
Jarvis, with girlfriend Lisa and younger sister, Lauren, set off in what was to be a two week holiday of lazing in the sun on his sailing boat, but very soon encounter a mystery, an apparently recently abandoned 'ghost' ship, curiously named the Celeste. The holiday shudders to a halt as Jarvis and company are drawn into a bizarre tale of kidnap, murder and Mafia. It's convoluted and crazy and pretty good listening. Much of this is down to the narration by Lee Strayer, who gives a good performance as the wise talking author P.I., voice replete with good humored banter and sarcasm, very pleasant on the ear, paced well and well intoned. His individual voicing of the separate characters is also well executed, keeping everyone distinct.
(As an added bonus, a lengthy chapter from another book by the author, Scott Cook, is included. Different genre, this time it is zombies, and entitled, appropriately, World of Corpses.)
My thanks to the rights holder of Isle of Bones, who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy. It was an enjoyable romp, not heavy despite the somewhat unsavoury story line , and with numerous characters to add to the colour. I would definitely read another in this series and recommended this book to all who enjoy the more flippant action filled detective story genre.
"You're awful cute when you try to play rough."
A comedic thriller detective story with frantic action.
Scott Jarvis, ex cop, is now both P.I. and best selling author, writing with a conversational style direct to his audience in an almost stream of consciousness 'tell it as it happens when it does' approach, rather than a more structured format. And, being written in the first person, from Scott's perspective, with a brief inclusion by Lisa, his girlfriend, this gives an immediacy to the action as well as a better insight into Scott's thinking. His style is flippant, sarcastic, opinionated (and usually right) and, at times, frankly annoying: he's someone I would not want to know in real life. Yet his approach seems to both charm and surprise those he meets and most of the book's protagonists respond favourably to his wit and frequent double entendres, and light hearted comparisons with Sherlock Holmes without a Watson to write up his adventures for him. He scoffs at danger...
There is a lot of scoffing going on. I'll repeat that, for emphasis: there is an awful lot of 'scoffing' in this book.
Jarvis, with girlfriend Lisa and younger sister, Lauren, set off in what was to be a two week holiday of lazing in the sun on his sailing boat, but very soon encounter a mystery, an apparently recently abandoned 'ghost' ship, curiously named the Celeste. The holiday shudders to a halt as Jarvis and company are drawn into a bizarre tale of kidnap, murder and Mafia. It's convoluted and crazy and pretty good listening. Much of this is down to the narration by Lee Strayer, who gives a good performance as the wise talking author P.I., voice replete with good humored banter and sarcasm, very pleasant on the ear, paced well and well intoned. His individual voicing of the separate characters is also well executed, keeping everyone distinct.
(As an added bonus, a lengthy chapter from another book by the author, Scott Cook, is included. Different genre, this time it is zombies, and entitled, appropriately, World of Corpses.)
My thanks to the rights holder of Isle of Bones, who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy. It was an enjoyable romp, not heavy despite the somewhat unsavoury story line , and with numerous characters to add to the colour. I would definitely read another in this series and recommended this book to all who enjoy the more flippant action filled detective story genre.
July 18, 2021
Key West
Another wild fide with confusing clues, guns, violence, good and bad. Scott has written a Jarvis novel that keeps you locked in. The only problem is that once you start reading, Scott Cook's writing style will grab you and hold you so that you will not want to stop reading until the story ends. Definitely slows getting v the "honey does" down but he books are that good and worth it!
Another wild fide with confusing clues, guns, violence, good and bad. Scott has written a Jarvis novel that keeps you locked in. The only problem is that once you start reading, Scott Cook's writing style will grab you and hold you so that you will not want to stop reading until the story ends. Definitely slows getting v the "honey does" down but he books are that good and worth it!
July 12, 2020
Format: audiobook
I requested a copy of this audiobook and was lucky enough to be sent one so my thanks go to publisher and also to the author. This is a fast-paced thriller and thoroughly enjoyed. The characters were well written and I would recommend this book to anyone who wants an action-packed thriller with comedy involved too.
I requested a copy of this audiobook and was lucky enough to be sent one so my thanks go to publisher and also to the author. This is a fast-paced thriller and thoroughly enjoyed. The characters were well written and I would recommend this book to anyone who wants an action-packed thriller with comedy involved too.
June 25, 2020
Jarvis is is back in Key West, where the different ethnic people are, the action and intrigue also organized crime. There is plenty in this one, along with Santino. The audio brought the story to life, and enjoyed. Given audio for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
January 22, 2022
ok,but not his best
Similar pattern to his previous books,reasonable story line, but a little super hero stuff.
The book is spoiled by the use of to many one line gags.
A few is ok but in this book it’s almost constant.
Similar pattern to his previous books,reasonable story line, but a little super hero stuff.
The book is spoiled by the use of to many one line gags.
A few is ok but in this book it’s almost constant.
June 1, 2023
As usual
NEVER a dull moment in a Scott Cook book, never.
I love his brand of humor and sarcasm and the banter the always engage in. Just wish they would use less of the "f" word.
It's a great read.
NEVER a dull moment in a Scott Cook book, never.
I love his brand of humor and sarcasm and the banter the always engage in. Just wish they would use less of the "f" word.
It's a great read.
February 8, 2025
Isle of Bones
I did enjoy the first two of this series, but then the plots and the dialogue changed to the absurd with unrealistic actions and endings. I was sorry to see that for as said, I did like the first two.
I did enjoy the first two of this series, but then the plots and the dialogue changed to the absurd with unrealistic actions and endings. I was sorry to see that for as said, I did like the first two.
October 21, 2025
Self-indulgent silliness. Too many film references and crass humour fill the book and mar all the good things it flirts with. Most annoyingly, I can't help but be sucked in even if the humour falls flat with me.
October 27, 2021
Great Book
Funny, adventurous and witty as always !! Another great book in the series of Scott Jarvis and his crazy friends!!
Funny, adventurous and witty as always !! Another great book in the series of Scott Jarvis and his crazy friends!!
May 15, 2022
Another good one
It's sad to say it but I seem to have gotten hooked on Scott Cook's work. He writes an entertaining story.
It's sad to say it but I seem to have gotten hooked on Scott Cook's work. He writes an entertaining story.
May 17, 2023
Outstanding
Good book a bit confusing at times but otherwise very good read. Lots of humor and adventure. Well written.
Rock on!
Good book a bit confusing at times but otherwise very good read. Lots of humor and adventure. Well written.
Rock on!
November 28, 2025
This series has become a favorite. I recommend it for a truly enjoyable fun read.
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