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Charlie Crawford Mystery #7
Palm Beach Broke
When a Silicon Valley wonderboy whose company just tanked is found dead in a gruesome pose, Detective Charlie Crawford and his partner Mort Ott swing into action. Only problem is the crime scene is scrubbed clean, and leads…not a one. This comes the day after the cold-blooded murder of an owner of Palm Beach’s most exclusive health club. Who said the high walls and privacy hedges of Palm Beach make it one of the safest places in the world?
298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 11, 2019
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About the author
Tom Turner
16 books91 followersA native New Englander, Tom Turner ran a bar in Vermont after college, then moved to New York and spent time as an award-winning copywriter at several Manhattan advertising agencies.
After years of post-Mad Men life, he made a radical change and got a job in commercial real estate. A few years later he ended up in Palm Beach, buying, renovating and selling houses. On the side, he wrote Palm Beach Nasty, its sequel, Palm Beach Poison, and a screenplay, Underwater.
While at a wedding, he fell for the charm of Charleston, South Carolina, and moved there. He recently completed his third novel entitled, Killing Time in Charleston.
After years of post-Mad Men life, he made a radical change and got a job in commercial real estate. A few years later he ended up in Palm Beach, buying, renovating and selling houses. On the side, he wrote Palm Beach Nasty, its sequel, Palm Beach Poison, and a screenplay, Underwater.
While at a wedding, he fell for the charm of Charleston, South Carolina, and moved there. He recently completed his third novel entitled, Killing Time in Charleston.
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May 17, 2022
Evil! 🤡
Thorsen Paul has “invested” hundreds of millions of dollars in his company, and has racked up a lot of enemies, when the money is frittered away.
So Detective Charlie Crawford and Detective Mort Ott are not surprised when he disappears, until they discover his body on the beach, buried up to his neck in the sand.
Unfortunately, they’ll have to leave the country to get the people responsible and entice them back to the USA.
Sounds like a great idea, but things don’t go as planned...
Thorsen Paul has “invested” hundreds of millions of dollars in his company, and has racked up a lot of enemies, when the money is frittered away.
So Detective Charlie Crawford and Detective Mort Ott are not surprised when he disappears, until they discover his body on the beach, buried up to his neck in the sand.
Unfortunately, they’ll have to leave the country to get the people responsible and entice them back to the USA.
Sounds like a great idea, but things don’t go as planned...
March 7, 2022
Crawford and Ott are investigating a murder in Palm Beach. The investigation isn't quite going the way they hope it would. An EPIC story, that goes from Palm Beach, to Lake Worth. Chasing a woman and her minion, a not so bright guy. A totally awesome ending!!
Me? I'm off to read book 8!!
Me? I'm off to read book 8!!
January 23, 2019
I have read all seven books in this series in a remarkable short amount of time and they say 'familiarity breeds contempt' so maybe that is why I wasn't as pleased with this book as the earlier ones in the series. But I just felt the author overreached on the victims and overreached on the criminals.
The earlier books had a sort of gossipy, chatty, McNally-esque quality where we experienced a brief glimpse at the life of the 1/200th of the 1%. In this book our victims are more nouveau riche, working millionaires. And one of the baddies is an international crime syndicate....
Reading the series as I did it was funny to see the evolution of a character in response to the rapid social changes in our society. Charlie goes from a good looking guy with two good looking women who he sees socially to a good looking guy where the two women are like you must choose between us. I guess adults having consensual sex is now bad... if one of the adults is a man and the other a woman... it kind of feels like a consciousness raising.
Anyway I'm done. Yay Me.
The earlier books had a sort of gossipy, chatty, McNally-esque quality where we experienced a brief glimpse at the life of the 1/200th of the 1%. In this book our victims are more nouveau riche, working millionaires. And one of the baddies is an international crime syndicate....
Reading the series as I did it was funny to see the evolution of a character in response to the rapid social changes in our society. Charlie goes from a good looking guy with two good looking women who he sees socially to a good looking guy where the two women are like you must choose between us. I guess adults having consensual sex is now bad... if one of the adults is a man and the other a woman... it kind of feels like a consciousness raising.
Anyway I'm done. Yay Me.
May 21, 2019
I really enjoyed this detective novel!
Detective Charlie Crawford and his partner Mort Ott make up the two detectives in the homicide section of the Palm Beach police department. Charlie is determined to keep his murder solving percentage at 100%. But, to do that, they have to be a little unorthodox, keep up a sense of humor and put themselves in danger.
Two murders have come up to be solved...one is the wonderboy who's company has tanked and left a lot of disgruntled investors..including some connections with a cartel in Mexico.
The second is a woman who runs an exclusive health club in West Palm Beach with her twin sister.
With the club charging exorbitantly high fees, they still aren't making any money. Looks like a burglarly gone bad, but could it be a set-up?
Set amongst the rich and sometimes odd people of Palm Beach. This is a good detective story. The characters are enjoyable and have a sense of humor, even if some of the story is a little bit of a stretch of believability, don't care. Because the characters are good and it moves along and takes you for an entertaining ride. Will try more books from this author.
Detective Charlie Crawford and his partner Mort Ott make up the two detectives in the homicide section of the Palm Beach police department. Charlie is determined to keep his murder solving percentage at 100%. But, to do that, they have to be a little unorthodox, keep up a sense of humor and put themselves in danger.
Two murders have come up to be solved...one is the wonderboy who's company has tanked and left a lot of disgruntled investors..including some connections with a cartel in Mexico.
The second is a woman who runs an exclusive health club in West Palm Beach with her twin sister.
With the club charging exorbitantly high fees, they still aren't making any money. Looks like a burglarly gone bad, but could it be a set-up?
Set amongst the rich and sometimes odd people of Palm Beach. This is a good detective story. The characters are enjoyable and have a sense of humor, even if some of the story is a little bit of a stretch of believability, don't care. Because the characters are good and it moves along and takes you for an entertaining ride. Will try more books from this author.
January 25, 2019
Good time Charlie
Once again, Charlie Crawford finds a ton of trouble and shoots the bad guys in a red Speedo. Exciting action takes him to Mexico and back while out maneuvering a cartel. Lots of action and very entertaining.
Once again, Charlie Crawford finds a ton of trouble and shoots the bad guys in a red Speedo. Exciting action takes him to Mexico and back while out maneuvering a cartel. Lots of action and very entertaining.
February 11, 2021
Palm Beach Broke - a review by Rosemary Kenny
It's mayhem from the very start of Palm Beach Broke, for Charlie Crawford and his sidekick and virtual sounding board, Mort Ott, as the incredible Tom Turner's 7th Charlie Crawford Palm Beach series, has two murders within the first two pages of this vastly entertaining novel, followed up with a break-and-enter buglary, by a pair of incompetent juveniles acting on a dodgy tip-off. The first murder is quite quickly solved, as are the burglaries.
By contrast, the second murder is worthy of an episode of CSI Miami or Miami Vice, as a failed IT scheme company's CEO, who leaves many unhappy investors, including a Mexican female cartel boss, which encounter he horribly didn't survive.
As brilliant as ever, Tom Turner's Palm Beach Broke is guaranteed 100% satisfying, with more twists and turns than a sidewinder in a cement mixer. Charlie Crawford and Mort Ott leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice for the deserving and retribution for those who bring evil to Palm Beach.
Don't miss this opportunity to forget about the Covid-19 pandemic threat or Lockdown blues and transport yourself to the nearest bookstore, where you can get the outstanding Palm Beach Broke for your crime-thriller bookshelf today!
It's mayhem from the very start of Palm Beach Broke, for Charlie Crawford and his sidekick and virtual sounding board, Mort Ott, as the incredible Tom Turner's 7th Charlie Crawford Palm Beach series, has two murders within the first two pages of this vastly entertaining novel, followed up with a break-and-enter buglary, by a pair of incompetent juveniles acting on a dodgy tip-off. The first murder is quite quickly solved, as are the burglaries.
By contrast, the second murder is worthy of an episode of CSI Miami or Miami Vice, as a failed IT scheme company's CEO, who leaves many unhappy investors, including a Mexican female cartel boss, which encounter he horribly didn't survive.
As brilliant as ever, Tom Turner's Palm Beach Broke is guaranteed 100% satisfying, with more twists and turns than a sidewinder in a cement mixer. Charlie Crawford and Mort Ott leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice for the deserving and retribution for those who bring evil to Palm Beach.
Don't miss this opportunity to forget about the Covid-19 pandemic threat or Lockdown blues and transport yourself to the nearest bookstore, where you can get the outstanding Palm Beach Broke for your crime-thriller bookshelf today!
January 25, 2019
Brilliant character development. look forward to reading his new series that takes place in Charleston, South Carolina with the principal character a transplant from Boston! Congratulations Tom Turner! n!
Tom Turner is brilliant at character development and description of locales in Palm Beach and the surrounding counties. I discovered Turner quite by accident by reading the riveting Palm Beach Nasty - I was hooked! Read the entire series - you will not be sorry! I look forward to reading the next Crawford mystery and Turner's new series in Charleston, SC.
Tom Turner is brilliant at character development and description of locales in Palm Beach and the surrounding counties. I discovered Turner quite by accident by reading the riveting Palm Beach Nasty - I was hooked! Read the entire series - you will not be sorry! I look forward to reading the next Crawford mystery and Turner's new series in Charleston, SC.
March 21, 2020
Even Mexico is their district
Charlie and Otto dive into this adventure big time - which I dudes a seriously scary murder or two, weird tins, a Mexico sojourn and a Palm Beach mansion loan with consequences. A few wild and crazy adversaries keep things hopping and the regulars - Dominica, Rose, Rutledge and Balfour appear at appropriate times. A wickedly fun romp you shouldn’t miss.
Charlie and Otto dive into this adventure big time - which I dudes a seriously scary murder or two, weird tins, a Mexico sojourn and a Palm Beach mansion loan with consequences. A few wild and crazy adversaries keep things hopping and the regulars - Dominica, Rose, Rutledge and Balfour appear at appropriate times. A wickedly fun romp you shouldn’t miss.
February 13, 2019
I've been disappointed with the last few in this series for one reason or another and this one was sadly no different. It was 100 pages too long and just dragged on...who cares about assassin's sight seeing...yawn. The other murder was so obvious pretty early on for anyone who reads mystery/thrillers regularly. I suppose I will see this series through to the end because I do like the characters.
May 22, 2020
ANOTHER AWESOME READ!!
Crawford and Ott are investigating a murder in Palm Beach. The investigation isn't quite going the way they hope it would. An EPIC story, that goes from Palm Beach, to Lake Worth. Chasing a woman and her minion, a not so bright guy. A totally awesome ending!!
Me? I'm off to read book 8!!
Crawford and Ott are investigating a murder in Palm Beach. The investigation isn't quite going the way they hope it would. An EPIC story, that goes from Palm Beach, to Lake Worth. Chasing a woman and her minion, a not so bright guy. A totally awesome ending!!
Me? I'm off to read book 8!!
May 29, 2019
Just a fun police procedural with some of my favorite detectives. The bad guy in this book was a riot. I enjoyed the light tour of Palm Beach and Florida. An extra star for mentioning Frida Kahlo. And yes, she was way more talented than Diego.
September 12, 2019
Charlie Crawford series is great
This series is very entertaining. They keep your interest to find out what is going to happen next. On to the next one #8 and I hope more to come. Enjoying every minute of the stories.
This series is very entertaining. They keep your interest to find out what is going to happen next. On to the next one #8 and I hope more to come. Enjoying every minute of the stories.
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October 21, 2019Love reading about Palm Beach
There have been some mysteries come out of Palm Beach but I don't think they were as exciting as Tom Turner 's mysteries. Love getting into his stories.
There have been some mysteries come out of Palm Beach but I don't think they were as exciting as Tom Turner 's mysteries. Love getting into his stories.
February 29, 2020
Bad Guys Apprehended!
A gruesome mutilation and drowning with suspects galore and some despicable characters skittering around Florida thanks to a failed Silicon Valley start up and subsequent Ponzi scheme.
A gruesome mutilation and drowning with suspects galore and some despicable characters skittering around Florida thanks to a failed Silicon Valley start up and subsequent Ponzi scheme.
May 8, 2021
Palm Beach Broke
Another good one with some heart stopping action. Charlie and Mort are a great team. They always get their man, provide plenty of action and make me laugh sometimes while doing it.
Another good one with some heart stopping action. Charlie and Mort are a great team. They always get their man, provide plenty of action and make me laugh sometimes while doing it.
December 4, 2021
Great storyteller
The Crawford series would make a successful HBO series. Have to keep the language. Thoroughly enjoying this series. Everything is believable. These two guys have great respect for each other, love their banter. What's not to like. Will keep reading on.
The Crawford series would make a successful HBO series. Have to keep the language. Thoroughly enjoying this series. Everything is believable. These two guys have great respect for each other, love their banter. What's not to like. Will keep reading on.
January 20, 2019
I have read each book in this series and I anticipate the next one soon...hint,hint.
Highly Recommended.
Highly Recommended.
February 8, 2019
Another page turner
Good plot, good characters, accurate description of the setting all makes for an enjoyable read. I look forward to the next adventure.....
Good plot, good characters, accurate description of the setting all makes for an enjoyable read. I look forward to the next adventure.....
March 15, 2019
Good read. Good storyline.
July 29, 2019
A good book.
August 21, 2019
Tom Turner gets better and better...
I love his nut-case sense of humor, imagination and way with words. The big surprise to me is that my gentle little wife likes him too.
I love his nut-case sense of humor, imagination and way with words. The big surprise to me is that my gentle little wife likes him too.
September 15, 2019
This author has done it again! Another great book in this series! If you want a really good mystery series, with action packed fun read this series.
June 4, 2020
Another Home Run
I am addicted to author - this series is a must read for series junkies. I can’t get enough of all the characters.
I am addicted to author - this series is a must read for series junkies. I can’t get enough of all the characters.
June 12, 2020
46-2020. Charlie and Mort work to solve another murder in Palm Beach. Plenty of snarky dialogue, some mayhem, and our boys get some justice.
November 9, 2020
A decent beach read
Another good installment of Crawford and Ott. I've dow. Here in PBC, so I lo e yo read about South Florida
Another good installment of Crawford and Ott. I've dow. Here in PBC, so I lo e yo read about South Florida
December 19, 2021
Charlie Crawford always gets his man! Find out what happens when some rich people lose a lot of money!
March 3, 2023
Loved it!
Reminded me of John Stanford's Virgil Flowers character. Good, fast action story with a satisfying ending. Loved the Palm Beach settinf
Reminded me of John Stanford's Virgil Flowers character. Good, fast action story with a satisfying ending. Loved the Palm Beach settinf
March 10, 2025
A bit silly at the end.
March 19, 2021
My new favorite Author!
Try to read the Palm Beach series in order ~ really helps getting to know the characters. Although technically the series books are stand alone, old characters keep popping up. Great read.
Try to read the Palm Beach series in order ~ really helps getting to know the characters. Although technically the series books are stand alone, old characters keep popping up. Great read.
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