Broken Stern

A life she couldn’t keep. A murder she couldn’t forget.After a decade traversing the globe for her government, Ellie O’Conner opts for a new life of quiet privacy away from the bloated bureaucracy that has become the CIA.Now, she wants nothing more than to catch up on years lost to the wind. But when a horrifying death shocks her sleepy fishing community Ellie is compelled by a sense of duty to track down the killer.And when and old friend offers her a chance to do it from behind a badge she goes all in.But along the way, she finds out that some of Pine Island’s residents may have not the cleanest of hands… ________________________________ Broken Stern is the first of a four-book story arc where all plots lines are tied up at the end of book four. Broken Stern does end in a cliffhanger. Books 5 and onward will be standalone.________________________________????? – “I love this series. I love Tyler and Ellie. She is a fantastic lead character. Pine Island, FL and it’s quirky residents are addicting. The town comes to life. You can practically smell and taste the salt water, feel the humidity and the ocean breeze. I’m so glad I stumbled onto Jack Hardin’s series.”????? – “This was one of the best series I have read! From the characters to the settings and captivating dialog, Mr. Hardin crafts each story in a fantastic pace that makes putting the book down very hard to do.”????? – “Stunningly well-written!”________________________________Dear Reader,If you enjoy Wayne Stinnett’s Jesse McDermitt and Charity Styles, Dawn Lee McKenna’s Maggie Hamilton, Mark Dawson’s Beatrix Rose, Jeff Carson’s David Wolf, J. D. Robb’s Eve Dallas, or Melinda Leigh’s Morgan Dane, odds are you’ll love reading my books too. So come on and join me, and get away to one of my favorite places for a few hours. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.Want to travel to Southwest Florida, stick your toes in the warm sand, and breathe in the tangy scent of the ocean? Maybe life hasn’t afforded you the opportunity or the grandkids would rather go to Six Flags. I can relate…I have five kids of my own! While I can’t personally get you to Southwest Florida, I can transport you to an intriguing world filled with delightful characters whose lives are filled with mystery, love, loss, and adrenaline.Jack