In this swamp of double-dealing, almost everyone has an agenda. When Harry Pitts—owner of the rundown China Rose Fish Camp—is beaten to death in his home, the bloody scene suggests a frenzied, random act of violence. But PI Addie Gorsky believes the crime is connected to another case—the disappearance of Harry’s daughter eleven years ago. All murders begin in the past, but Addie soon realizes that this case is rooted in old Florida, back in the time of wily pirates and proud conquistadors, and the trove of treasure that legend claims is buried in this backwater. Addie dives headfirst into the wild heart of China Rose, surrounded by grinning gators, killer bees and gaping cottonmouths. But these predators pale in comparison to the cunning two-legged killer Addie is hunting...and who soon begins hunting her.

Guarding the manicured wilds of an exclusive retirement community might seem like exile to a homicide cop. But Addie Gorsky moved to Florida to live with her ailing father, not to chase criminals. In fact, her new job as head of Mystic Cove security is a nice break from all the big-city bloodshed. But when the community’s most despised resident is found dead in his tricked-out golf cart, Addie’s ready for action. The local cops focus on the obvious suspect—the unhappy wife—but Addie knows there’s more to the story. When the sheriff asks for assistance, she can’t resist. Only the deeper she digs, the more questions she turns up. Surrounded by secretive, tight-lipped residents, Addie soon finds herself hip-deep in a mystery as tangled as cypress roots—and directly in the sights of a cool, clever killer who has no compunction about killing again...

Tender Mercies Psychiatric is one of the darker places in the Sunshine State, so no one's too surprised when young college student Elena Santos dies while under its care. Even though Elena's death appears to result from a severe allergic reaction, the family asked PI Addie Gorsky to investigate. When Addie takes the case she expects to find evidence of neglect or malpractice. But soon the inconsistencies around Elena's death start piling up. With the tight-lipped and paranoid staff block Addie's investigation at every turn, the feisty PI takes drastic action to unlock the serets of the Tender Mercies. Soon Addie is plunged into a deadly chess match with an unseen opponent. A grand master of murder who is one step ahead.