The Slater Mysteries Series by T.J. Jones

Hurricane Irma tore through the Florida Keys in September of 2017, leaving a path of death and destruction in its wake. Determined to save the sailboat that bore her mother's name, Isla Dunbar set out ahead of the storm. The "Caroline" went down fifteen miles off the Florida coast, and Isla was presumed drowned. But was she? Two years later, the necklace she was never without, appears at her father's door... moreHurricane Irma tore through the Florida Keys in September of 2017, leaving a path of death and destruction in its wake. Determined to save the sailboat that bore her mother's name, Isla Dunbar set out ahead of the storm. The "Caroline" went down fifteen miles off the Florida coast, and Isla was presumed drowned. But was she? Two years later, the necklace she was never without, appears at her father's door. Is it a cruel hoax, or could his daughter still be alive? Eric Slater and his partner Maggie take on their most perplexing case yet, when they travel to the Florida Keys, hoping to fulfill a dying man's last wish and return his only heir. There are plenty of twists and turns, banter, and mystery in this one. Maggie does battle with a shark, and Slater fights his own demons when Jasmine is attacked. Even "Old Eli" the ghost lends a hand. That's one mystery Slater isn't going to solve. less

Eric Slater is a big guy with a lot of heart. Normally he wouldn't hurt a fly, but don't mess with the people he cares about. A street gang has moved into the old neighborhood, selling drugs and leaving their mark everywhere. When Slater steps in to help a woman being harassed by a gang member, he makes a dangerous enemy, and befriends a small boy.Slater and Maggie are both suspects when the woman is found dead, but there are plenty of other possibilities... moreEric Slater is a big guy with a lot of heart. Normally he wouldn't hurt a fly, but don't mess with the people he cares about. A street gang has moved into the old neighborhood, selling drugs and leaving their mark everywhere. When Slater steps in to help a woman being harassed by a gang member, he makes a dangerous enemy, and befriends a small boy.Slater and Maggie are both suspects when the woman is found dead, but there are plenty of other possibilities. A billion dollar land deal, a victim with an expensive drug habit, and a grizzled police detective that might be on the take; all offer plenty of intrigue. But when the ten year old boy he's befriended is kidnapped, Slater goes after the leader of the street-gang, and it's up to Maggie to prevent another murder. less

People are dying mysteriously at Hidden Fairways, and it's not from Covid.Eric Slater has never played a round of golf in his life, but the teams latest case is all about the game, so it looks like he's going to have to learn.Hidden Fairways, a beautiful, exclusive golf course development for the rich, famous, and morally challenged. A place where the obscenely wealthy can play their silly games, cheat on their spouses, and pretend the outside world doesn't exist... morePeople are dying mysteriously at Hidden Fairways, and it's not from Covid.Eric Slater has never played a round of golf in his life, but the teams latest case is all about the game, so it looks like he's going to have to learn.Hidden Fairways, a beautiful, exclusive golf course development for the rich, famous, and morally challenged. A place where the obscenely wealthy can play their silly games, cheat on their spouses, and pretend the outside world doesn't exist. But Hidden Fairways isn't the paradise it pretends to be, and a secret from the past is threatening its most wealthy citizens.Slater and Partners go uncover for this one, posing as prospective members. There's just one problem with their plan, Slater can't seem to fix his slice. There are plenty of secrets to reveal, lies to uncover, and alligators to wrestle before this case will be solved. less