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Death of the Saltwater Blonde
A tropical getaway. A body in the ocean. Will his single-minded pursuit of the truth reel in a murderer?Jamaica. NYPD detective Miles Jordan’s sharp sense of justice doesn’t take time off. So during a glass-bottom boat tour crowded with passengers, it’s his eagle-eyes that spot a naked corpse submerged in the clear blue waters. And after the female victim is identified as an American, he shrugs off his vacation and agrees to help the locals solve the brutal homicide.
Wary of the police’s motives, Miles is skeptical when a suspect is quickly apprehended and he’s ordered to sign off the case. But his instincts push him to continue the investigation on his own… even as his precinct boss threatens to revoke his badge.
Can the relentless cop net the culprit before he loses his career?
Death of the Saltwater Blonde is the breezy first book in the Miles Jordan Mystery Thriller series. If you like intelligent heroes, perplexing puzzles, and lavish destinations, then you’ll love J. C. Ceron’s killer holiday.
Buy Death of the Saltwater Blonde to embark on a lethal outing today!
Wary of the police’s motives, Miles is skeptical when a suspect is quickly apprehended and he’s ordered to sign off the case. But his instincts push him to continue the investigation on his own… even as his precinct boss threatens to revoke his badge.
Can the relentless cop net the culprit before he loses his career?
Death of the Saltwater Blonde is the breezy first book in the Miles Jordan Mystery Thriller series. If you like intelligent heroes, perplexing puzzles, and lavish destinations, then you’ll love J. C. Ceron’s killer holiday.
Buy Death of the Saltwater Blonde to embark on a lethal outing today!
158 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2022
About the author
J.C. Ceron
3 books11 followersJ.C. Ceron is the author of the Miles Jordan Mystery Thriller series—gritty, character-driven crime novels following NYPD detective Miles Jordan as he battles killers, corruption, and his own failing heart. Ceron blends real-world police detail with emotional depth, moral tension, and atmospheric settings from Jamaica to Venice to the Catskills and New York City. Miles is sharp, relentless, and deeply human, with a dry wit that cuts through the darkness.
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October 10, 2026
An Absolute Must-Read for Mystery Fans!
I read Death of the Saltwater Blonde a couple of years ago but still remember how the poor detective had to spend his vacation investigating a murder and battling local corruption instead of relaxing on the beach. The writing was incredibly immersive—it felt like being right there in Jamaica.
What really stuck with me, though, was how the book treated the tragedy itself. I remember feeling a genuine sense of grief for the victim and outrage that these kinds of crimes still happen in the real world. Far too often in detective novels, the victims are treated as convenient props to kick the action into gear. Ceron gave the character real humanity, which made the stakes feel high and personal.
The plot was intelligent and way better than some of that assembly-line content by James Patterson where the heroes act dumb in an attempt to create tension and intrigue. The result is cheap artifice. I love when the trouble and difficulties come not from the hero doing something boneheaded, but because the case is genuinely hard to crack.
J.J. Ceron is a seriously underrated author.
I read Death of the Saltwater Blonde a couple of years ago but still remember how the poor detective had to spend his vacation investigating a murder and battling local corruption instead of relaxing on the beach. The writing was incredibly immersive—it felt like being right there in Jamaica.
What really stuck with me, though, was how the book treated the tragedy itself. I remember feeling a genuine sense of grief for the victim and outrage that these kinds of crimes still happen in the real world. Far too often in detective novels, the victims are treated as convenient props to kick the action into gear. Ceron gave the character real humanity, which made the stakes feel high and personal.
The plot was intelligent and way better than some of that assembly-line content by James Patterson where the heroes act dumb in an attempt to create tension and intrigue. The result is cheap artifice. I love when the trouble and difficulties come not from the hero doing something boneheaded, but because the case is genuinely hard to crack.
J.J. Ceron is a seriously underrated author.
October 30, 2022
As a longtime reader of murder mysteries, especially police procedurals, I love this book. Mr. Ceron has introduced readers to elegant, intelligent, shrewd New York City detective, Miles Jordan. He's on a busman's holiday, due to the death of a young woman found floating in the Caribbean Ocean.
Suspects pile up, while Detective Jordan walks methodically through the case.
I love how the author tickles the reader with red herring after red herring. With fast-paced dialogue and a cast of unusual and quirky suspects, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good whodunnit.
Suspects pile up, while Detective Jordan walks methodically through the case.
I love how the author tickles the reader with red herring after red herring. With fast-paced dialogue and a cast of unusual and quirky suspects, I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good whodunnit.
January 31, 2024
Poor detective Miles Jordan from the NYPD is on vacation in Jamaica but he immediately gets drawn into a murder investigation with some very lively people. I found Jordan to be a likeable character and he approached the situation in a logical and intriguing way. This was a fast-paced, interesting mystery that easily held my attention from start to finish. I’m delighted to start this new series and I look forward to reading more from this talented author.
November 18, 2023
Was it the husband or the butler or ...?
Ceron masterfully leads the reader through the investigation into the death of the body he spots through the glass bottom of the tourist boat in Jamaica. While I am not a fan of crime mysteries, this is my second read in Ceron's Miles Jordan series. If you like good writing, following false trails, and stubborn detectives, this book is for you.
Ceron masterfully leads the reader through the investigation into the death of the body he spots through the glass bottom of the tourist boat in Jamaica. While I am not a fan of crime mysteries, this is my second read in Ceron's Miles Jordan series. If you like good writing, following false trails, and stubborn detectives, this book is for you.
June 16, 2024
A NYC cop regrets a Jamaica vacation
A Black NYC cop sinks into deep water on vacation in Jamaica and winds up in a hurricane of trouble trying to assure the right Bad guy is charged with the murder. I enjoyed Miles tongue in cheek-he's an overweight Black man as opposed to stereotypical muscular stud muffin.
A Black NYC cop sinks into deep water on vacation in Jamaica and winds up in a hurricane of trouble trying to assure the right Bad guy is charged with the murder. I enjoyed Miles tongue in cheek-he's an overweight Black man as opposed to stereotypical muscular stud muffin.
April 22, 2024
DNF GOT BORED
July 27, 2025
I loved this book! It was fast paced, which makes a mystery thriller all the more thrilling. The reveal of the killer had me shocked, and it was a good mix of plot and action.
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