Jake Scott Mystery Books
The truth could be deadly for him and people he cares about. Can this former reporter resist an enticing story despite the consequences? Former journalist Jake Scott relies on his weekly breakfast gatherings with friends and a temperamental tabby cat named Oliver to keep his spirits up. He has lost his wife, retired from his job and watched his daughter move to Toronto with her boyfriend. Things change when one of the breakfast attendees, a beautiful and tenacious police detective with a troubled teenage daughter, suggests Jake should write a book. When he takes her advice and researches a convicted murderer’s case, he finds out something is terribly wrong. Could a member of the breakfast group be hiding a secret deadly enough to commit murder? "Each character has a history, baggage, and much to overcome. All come across as three-dimensional." - Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Reviews Jake follows leads that uncover a mysterious and disturbing rollercoaster ride of clues, all while his attraction for the detective grows. An attempt to force the true murderer out of hiding results in a terrifying ordeal on the coldest night of the year. Searching For Truth is written by the author of The Marcie Kane Thriller Collection, one of the Authors Show's "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" list in 2012 and the winner of multiple literary awards. "Canadian author Barry Finlay writes from inside the mindset of his readers." "There is a fluidity to the language that will mesmerize readers." Scroll up and grab your copy of the exciting mystery suspense Searching For Truth today.
He's a refreshingly different hero, definitely not young and six-packed, but... Retired reporter Jake Scott knows a thing or two about exposing the truth and unmasking frauds. Unfortunately, he walks a fine line between helping and interfering in investigations. Homicide Detective Dani Perez, with whom Jake has a shaky personal relationship, doesn’t always appreciate it, but he can’t seem to help himself. The affable and shrewd, yet old fashioned, Jake is hot on the trail of a case when a body discovered in a bog and three suspects lead him to the doorstep of The Guardians of Truth, a shady organization with an opportunistic and charismatic leader. While the organization purports to offer everlasting support to its followers, Jake discovers just the opposite is true. Now Jake and an insider, Cassie Wright, want to expose the leader and protect his followers from financial ruin or worse. Their harrowing quest isn’t without peril, as one will disappear and the other will be forced to fight for survival. If you like your heroes to be, well, like you and I, the second book in the Jake Scott Mystery Series will draw you in and have you wishing you could dive in to help. Scroll up and click for your copy today!
Attention all readers! Get ready for a gripping mystery that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Jake Scott, a retired reporter, is on his way to a peaceful bed and breakfast when his life is suddenly put at risk by a reckless driver. But his journey takes an even more dangerous turn when he approaches the bed and breakfast he is staying at and it explodes, killing all occupants. Homicide detective Dani Perez is determined to uncover the truth, and she enlists Jake's help to investigate the backgrounds of the victims. As Jake delves deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets that point to a sinister plot at the bed and breakfast. With the clock ticking and danger lurking at every turn, Jake must use all his investigative skills to solve the mystery before it's too late. Fans of suspense and thrilling plot twists will not want to miss this page-turner. For fans of "Gone Girl," this book is a must-read.