
Ike Schwartz
Series byIn the gripping Ike Schwartz series, former CIA agent turned sheriff faces treacherous mysteries in the quaint town of Picketsville, Virginia, blending high-stakes action with small-town intrigue as he confronts shadows from his past while fighting to protect his community.
Dive into the heart of rural Virginia, where the tranquil facade of a tight-knit community masks dark secrets and deadly mysteries. In the Ike Schwartz series, readers follow the shrewd sheriff Ike Schwartz, a devoted lawman with a penchant for uncovering the truth, as he navigates the chaotic intersections of crime, personal ties, and hidden histories. In *The Eye of the Tiger*, a shocking murder in an urgent care clinic sends ripples of terror through the community, entwining the tragic fate of a former lover of a faculty member's ex-wife with a string of unsettling home invasions. As the threads of these incidents unravel, they draw Ike deeper into a web of deception linked to a revered icon—the Virgin of Tenderness—held closely by the very faculty member whose life seems to be spiraling into chaos. With each clue, Schwartz battles not only to solve the murder but to protect the town from the shadows lurking in plain sight. This gripping series intertwines themes of betrayal, the haunting legacies of love, and the relentless pursuit of truth, compelling readers to question who can truly be trusted. As the stakes grow higher and the danger more palpable, will Ike be able to piece together the puzzle before more lives are lost? Find out in this thrilling installment that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Books in this Series
Ike Schwartz Mystery
Artscape
Published in 2004
Secrets
Published in 2005
Buffalo Mountain
Published in 2007
Stranger Room
Published in 2008
Choker
Published in 2009
The Eye of the Virgin
Published in 2010
Rogue
Published in 2011
Scone Island
Published in 2012
Drowning Barbie
Published in 2014
The Vulture
Published in 2015
Copper Kettle
Published in 2017