It Comes Not from Your Enemies

A Crime Action Thriller (Scott Jarvis Private Investigator, Book 15)

By: Scott Cook

Narrated by: Dave Alexander

AI is the trendy new tech of the 2020’s and holds the promise of power and fortunes yet untold… and where there is lust and greed, there is their old companion… murder.

America’s got a new pet serial killer. A killer who travels the inland waterways from Chicago to Florida, leaving a wake of blood behind. But the Loop Strangler isn’t your ordinary psychopath – whoever he or she is they’ve set their sights on small software firms and their founders.

Fearful that they’re next on this maniac’s hit list, several AI developers hire Scott Jarvis. They want a seasoned, battle-hardened private investigator to protect them and their livelihoods. Jarvis dives into a dangerous and convoluted mystery where kidnapping, midnight shootings and deadly stalkers lurk around every corner. A journey that takes him across Florida’s beautiful waters and into mortal peril.

Soon, Jarvis runs into some old companions and what at first seems like simple industrial espionage gone bloody could have devastating international consequences. Now the clock ticks down and a deadly killer chases Jarvis and his clients on land and at sea.

Can Orlando’s master private detective unravel the mystery before he’s drowned in blood?

©2025 Scott W Cook (P)2025 Scott W Cook

these books are so fun!

I have read this whole series and highly recommend for the great balance of funny narrative, snarky sarcasm, interesting plots, good original mysteries and mostly lighthearted fun. There is no way that these things could happen it's more of a mission impossible meets top gun sort of thing but super fun addictive reads.
I greatly prefer this narrator as he just seems more like Scott to me. My only criticism on this one would be Sharon bringing Scott's girlfriend along into a crime event - just too big of a inexplicable departure for this character as we know Sharon with her profession and everything. it was so nice to hear a little about Lisa's destiny in this one (spoilers, sorry).

Wow Again! No Letdown Here.

This was worth the wait. I had just completed my second time through the Bullshark and Scott Jarvis books when this became available on Audible.
With the many series I’ve listened to, you expect a clunker. However, with Scott W’s books, they don’t exist. This one is a true page-turner. I don’t know what it’s like to read these books, but with Dave Anderson’s performance of Scott’s writing, it is pure pleasure. This Scott Jarvis novel was just as exciting, if not more so, than the first. I recommend you listen to them in order; they do build on each other.
I don’t know how the Scott Cook books are rated nationally, but if you are not reading/listening to them, you need to be. Can’t wait until the next!

Another win

I always feel like I'm missing my friends when I finish one of these books.

So much fun.

I started at book one. Kept on going until this one. Where am I book 14,15 or sixteen. What a fun ride wouldn't say Watson? Watson? Stupid Watson.
Anyway, so much fun and entertaining too. You need to start at the beginning to get the full picture. I just can't stop reading/listening. Thank you for the many many hours of listening while I work. Outstanding work my friend. The narrator should be given a award for Outstanding voice. Very Very good.

Love the Scott Jarvis series

As a born and raised Floridian and life long Pinellas county resident I have extremely enjoyed hearing the tales of PI Scott Jarvis. I love the series so much I have burned through them and when I tried to listen to another book I couldn't and went back to listen to the Evil Dr Jarvis. looking forward to what's next for Scott and Crystal