Every day is paradise on Bonaire—until something unexpected washes ashore
On the laid-back island of Bonaire, every day is paradise until a seaweed-entangled human leg washes ashore. Combing the beach, retired cop Roscoe Conklin examines the scene and quickly determines that the leg belongs to the nephew of a close friend.
The island police launch an investigation, but with little evidence and no suspects, their progress comes to a frustrating halt. Then, thanks to a unique barter with the lead detective, Conklin finds himself in possession of the case file. He can now aggressively probe for his own answers.
Sifting through the scant clues, eager to bring the killer to justice, Conklin struggles to maintain forward momentum. He has all the pieces. He can feel it. But he’d better get them snapped together soon.
Otherwise, the body count will continue to rise.
For fans of John Sandford’s Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers—Only substitute sun and sand for snow and ice
While the novels in the Roscoe Conklin Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:
Diver’s Paradise
Paradise Cove
If Jimmy Buffett Wrote A Detective Novel... it would likely feel very much like this one. This is one where the body count gets staggeringly high for such a small island, but one where the murders and mystery almost take a backseat to the vibe of the Caribbean island and #islandlife. There is a lot of action here, and a credible yet also human detective - but this is no Big City or Jack Reacher type tale. If you're looking for a nonstop thrill ride or an near superhuman hero... this ain't it. But if you're looking for a more laid back, approachable dude who runs a Caribbean hotel and happens to be a former detective back in his former life in the States... well, for that kind of tale you've come to the right place. Excellent story and well told. Very much recommended.
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