Jetport TNT

by Craig Mertler

Detective Luis Tanner is on a new case…one that might cost him his life, unless he can unravel the intricate conspiracies that have resulted in a decade of atrocities. When retired detective Luis Tanner receives a call from a former colleague—with whom he had a torrid relationship—pleading for his help, he is extremely hesitant to offer his services. However, Everglades City Police Chief Brenda Walker convinces him that he is the only person who can break up a years-long illegal dog-fighting operation in the islands of Chokoloskee Bay. As Luis gains access to the organization, he begins to discover that the crimes and corruption run much deeper than just the dogs. Is it possible that the same organization is responsible for drug trafficking, money laundering, and—worst of all—sex trafficking of minors from a foreign country into the U.S.? And, how is it all connected to a mysterious, seemingly abandoned airport in the middle of the Everglades? As Luis infiltrates the organization to its core, he is appalled and sickened by what he witnesses and he knows it may end his life, but he vows that he must put an end to the atrocious crimes associated with Jetport TNT. Editorial Reviews of "Jetport TNT": “I thoroughly enjoyed Mertler’s integration of South Florida history. His descriptions of the sights and sounds are so vivid and realistic that they made me want to visit Everglades City, the Jetport, the restaurants, and the Everglades. The characters he’s created for the novel could be real-life people that I might encounter on my visit to these locales. I’m always looking for a novel that intrigues me and teaches me something at the same time. The ability of a writer to do those things is a sign of a great storyteller!” “When looking for a good read, I always like to find ones that I cannot put down. Jetport TNT was definitely a page-turner for me. Mertler’s character development and plot twists enabled me to become invested in the well-being of the characters and the plot as they were unfolding within the novel. I loved how details in the settings painted a picture in my mind and I could picture myself within the story. Mertler’s writing skills have developed a lot from his first novel and I look forward to reading his next.”

456 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 24, 2020

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

In some ways, this is one of the better detective mysteries I've read, but it's rather unrealistic for private detectives and citizens to undertake some of the acts they did in this story. The characters are great and Kenny Fuentes Performs them quite well. Most of the dialog seems pretty realistic, actually. This is a suspenseful story that may keep you up past your bedtime.

Note: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.