Ike Schwartz

Ike Schwartz

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In 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

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