Murder At The Florida Classic - Paperback

by Robert Trotta (Author)

In this gritty sequel to Murder in the Garden, Palm Beach County Sherriff's Deputy Lydia Martinez is assigned go the brutal rape and murder of a young female volunteer at the prestigious Florida Golf Classic. Evidence collected at the scene coupled with witness statements point to the possibility that the persons or persons responsible for this heinous crime may be participating in the Classic. The brutality of the crime leads Martinez to consider that the deceased may be a victim of a serial rapist/murder. Resistance from the tournament hierarchy plus pressure from her own department force Martinez to enlist the help of her friend, retired NYPD Deputy Inspector, Dio Bosso. Utilizing Dio's connections with Interpol and other European police agencies, the two sleuths crisscross Europe in search of their quarry.. As their investigation proceeds, their personnel relationship becomes more and more intimate. Dio professes his love for the younger Martinez but she is not sure if she feels the same way about Dio. Throughout the investigation Martinez is constantly second guessing herself and wonders if she should retire and move to London where Dio is the Director of Worldwide Security for Lloyds of London Insurance Company.