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Four murders and a love affair-and all on the serenely beautiful island of Longboat Key
The quiet beauty of Longboat Key is shattered when a young groom is shot to death on the beach the day after his wedding. His father is an old army buddy of Matt Royal, and Matt tries to soften the anguish of his friend by finding his son's murderer. Matt's search takes on added complexity when there appears to be a link between this murder and three seemingly unrelated murders that occurred on board a dinner cruise on Sarasota Bay the same day.
Fortunately for Matt, his old buddies, Logan Hamilton and Jock Algren, show up to cover his back and to help investigate. But this case rekindles haunting events of Matt's past and incites a web of doubt, deception, and even suspicion, among the closest of friends.
When Longboat Key detective Jennifer Diane (J.D.) Duncan joins the investigation, Matt loses a little focus as he drifts toward more than just a professional relationship. Will this distraction cost lives when they encounter a shady and very dangerous cabal?
Perfect for fans of Robert Crais and John Sandford
While all of the novels in the Matt Royal Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:
Blood Island
Wyatt's Revenge
Bitter Legacy
Collateral Damage
Fatal Decree
Found
Chasing Justice
Mortal Dilemma
Vindication
Industry Reviews
"This Matt Royal set-in-Florida mystery is a perfect blend of old south, beach bum, funky character driven storiesthe kind that made John D. MacDonald famous, only Griffin's tale tops the best with its unexpected blend of international intrigue." David Hagberg, New York Times best-selling author
"Truly an action lover's delight . . . radiates energy as intense as Florida's August sun. Combine a strong sense of place with plenty of over-the-top but exciting situations, and you've got a winner." Library Journal
"Griffin's mystery, with its mellow beach bum hero, eccentric characters and Florida ambience, will evoke memories of the legendary John D. MacDonald." San Diego Union-Tribune
Praise for the Matt Royal Mystery Series " Bitter Legacy is another solid cruise in the sun with H. Terrell Griffin. This story takes you in and holds you to the very last page. I enjoyed the ride!" Michael Connelly, New York Times best-selling author
"Welcome to the world of Matt Royal, the fun-loving beach bum lawyer who is as tough and smart as any character in modern American fiction." -- Randy Wayne White, New York Times best-selling author
"Full of Florida flavor and spiced with tension and humor." -- James O. Born, New York Times best-selling author
"Witty, smart and highly entertaining. An intriguing mix of hopes and fears that combine into a pulse-pounding treat." Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author
"This is an entertaining mystery . . . reminiscent of John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee novels, with a dash of Lee Child's Jack Reacher thrown in for good measure." Booklist
