The quiet and solitude found in the back country and wetlands of south Florida has been shattered. Someone is using explosives to fish the ecologically fragile patch reefs in the shallow waters of Florida Bay, north of the Keys. Retired Marine Jesse McDermitt doesn’t like explosions in his backyard.
Knowing his penchant for inserting himself in matters best left to the authorities, his friends … his friends withhold information from him about the destruction to the delicate, living corals. Jesse doesn’t much like this, either.
He discovers that a vicious Miami street gang is involved when he and his daughter witness a gruesome double murder on remote Cape Sable. Ignoring his friends advice, he digs for the truth. Why does a gang that deals strictly in lead, kilos, and large bricks of cash want to steal cheap boats in the Keys, just to poach a few bucks worth of gamefish?
What Jesse uncovers is far more sinister than he bargained for. A twisted psychopath is in control of the gang and trying to lure him out in the open. Jesse’s instinct and training compel him to attack, but conflicts with his newfound parental need to protect. Jesse and the ones he cares for most are caught in the cross-hairs.
It’s just another day in paradise in this sixth installment of the Jesse McDermitt series.
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Edge of the seat thriller
One of the best books I’ve read in quite a while. This is a keeper!
Another exciting page Turner by this amazing author.. I love Jesse who has such compassion for people.. It is hard to put down any of Wayne’s books.. I am catching up on the Jesse series..
One can’t help following the adventures of this group of hard but lovable characters, and rooting for them all the way! Enjoy this series very much.
I like the entire series.
Excellent!!
Good Action, Tired plot.
Mr. Stinnett is a story teller. Not only that but a very good story teller. You sit down and read his novels, and you may be there for a long time. Fallen King is the 6th book of the 15 Jesse McDermitt’s series ( and growing!). His blend of historical accuracy (or not :-)), information of boat, both sail and power, guns, Florida and the …
Wayne Stinnet’s Stinnet’s books always satisfy.
a thriller series hats also cosy
Being a native Floridian I always enjoy reading anything set in Florida. This has a very engaging storyline
Good from start to finish. Just enough realism to keep you engaged
Not his best but readable. Characters are becoming unrealistic
too wordy, too much info about the building of the island, collecting people…etc I lost interest. Not badly written, just didn’t hold my interest.
Entertaining and well written, a good story.
This book is nearing the end of the “basic” part of the series. It won’t make as much sense as it would if you have read the earlier books. I have reread the first book of the series many times and the rest several times each. Each book has some characters which are easy to dislike, but this one has a real “beaut.” This book could be rated R for …
Exciting, keeps your attention. It’s just a great read.