Deep Six
A Novel
by D. P. Lyle
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Pub Date Nov 14 2017 | Archive Date Jun 30 2017
Description
Ex-professional baseball player Jake Longly adamantly refuses to work for his father, wanting no part of Ray’s PI world. He prefers to hang out at his beachfront bar and chase bikinis along the sugary beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. But Ray can be persuasive, so Jake finds himself staking out the home of wealthy Barbara Plummer, a suspected adulteress. The mission seems simple enough—hang around, take a few pictures, sip a little bourbon. Except Barbara gets herself murdered right under Jake’s nose.
When Jake launches into an investigation of his target’s homicide, he quickly runs afoul of Ukrainian mobster Victor Borkov. Aided by his new girlfriend Nicole Jamison and Tommy “Pancake” Jeffers, his behemoth employee with crazy computer skills, Jake tries to peel away the layers of the crime. The deeper the intrepid trio delves, the more murders start to pile up, leading them to Borkov’s massive yacht—where they just might be deep-sixed.
Perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich
While all of the novels in the Jake Longly Thriller Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:
Deep Six
A-List
Sunshine State
Rigged
The OC
A Note From the Publisher
D. P. Lyle writes for Suspense Magazine
D. P. Lyle is the blog master of The Writers Forensic Blog and hosts the website: The Writers Medical and Forensics Lab
D. P. Lyle won the Macavity Award for Best Non-Fiction, Forensics for Dummies; new edition to be released in 2016
Edgar Award Nominee for Best Fact Crime, Forensics for Dummies; new edition to be released in 2016
D. P. Lyle wrote the tie-in novels for Royal Pains and has collaborated on many television series, including Law and Order, CSI: Miami, Monk, Judging Amy, Cold Case.
Author writes the National Newsletter “The Third Degree” and the Monthly Q&A “Forensic File” and Regional Newsletters’ Monthly Q&A “The Doctor Is In” for Mystery Writers of America
In this PI novel, D. P. Lyle showcases his expertise, but also exposes his humorous side.
Advance Praise
“Corruption, vendettas, cartel killers, oh my! Deep Six puts the fun back into late night reading with this fast-paced romp through murder and mayhem. Prepare to flip the pages.”
—Lisa Gardner, New York Times best-selling author of Find Her
“I hate D.P. Lyle. He’s already the smartest, most generous, hardest working son of a bitch I know. Now, with Deep Six, he’s also one of the finest writers.
His wistfully dogged, romance-challenged, wisecracking hero Jake Longly calls to mind James Crumley’s C.W. Sughrue, and I can’t think of higher praise. The story is paced like a lightning strike aimed directly at the human heart. How the hell does he do that?
Read this smart, wickedly funny, extraordinary book. Then you can hate the author as much as I do.”
—David Corbett, best-selling Author
D.P. Lyle returns in superb form in Deep Six. Smart, wickedly funny, expertly constructed and deftly executed, Lyle is at the top of his game as he takes his readers on a romp on the Gulf Coast that goes down as smoothly as a cold beer on a hot day at a bar next to the beach. Jake Longly is a character worth rooting for, and Lyle's fans will be cheering for an encore. Find a comfortable chair and plan to stay up late to enjoy the ride. Highly recommended.
—Sheldon Siegel. New York Times best-selling author of the Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez novels
We all know Lyle’s erudition and expertise - but who knew he was this funny?
—Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author of Make Me
In Deep Six, gifted storyteller D.P. Lyle has crafted yet another winner. A comedic thriller that weaves through the Gulf Coast with wild abandon. This book has it all, memorable characters, a stunning plot, and as always, Lyle's impeccable sense of place. Bravo!"
—Philip Donlay, best-selling author of Pegasus Down
Readers will love Jake Longley—ex-big league ballplayer, beach bar owner, and reluctant PI, and the sharply defined ensemble of characters in Deep Six is just as outstanding. Page turning action and knock out dialogue from a master craftsman and story teller. I devoured this one!
—Robert Dugoni, New York Times best-selling
author of My Sister’s Grave
Marketing Plan
· Author is available for book signings and book talks. Contact Lisa Daily at lisad@oceanviewpub.com to schedule.
· Bound pre-pub galleys have been mailed to all major media book reviewers.
· Widget invitations will be sent to over 8,000 independent booksellers and collection development librarians to access the digital galley via NetGalley.com
· Large presence on Goodreads, including group readings, and giveaways.
· Blog tour efforts targeting approximately 50 professional influencers/bloggers, with an estimated total exposure to 1.5 million followers.
· Substantial promotion and publicity to include targeted print media, mainstream print outlets, electronic media, and blogs.
· Notices posted on Social Media including Facebook and Twitter, 20,000 followers.
· Eblast sent out to over 9,000 subscribers, including general public, librarians, and independent bookstores.
· Author appearances at major conferences/literary events; active website and Facebook presence; extensive professional networks; outreach to independent bookstores, book clubs, and libraries.
· Author speaking engagements/panel guest at multiple thriller/mystery conferences
· National media publicity campaign
· West coast media campaign
· Social media influencer campaign
· Blog tour, reaching 2 million impressions
· Goodreads campaign
· Targeted google ads, facebook ads
· Lead title in catalog
· Trade magazine advertising/feature
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781608092673 |
| PRICE | $16.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Bruce R, Reviewer
This was a fun read! Great characters and a fast moving plot. I hope it becomes a series.
Katie C, Reviewer
“Deep Six” by D.P. Lyle features an interesting group of individuals who live, work and mostly play along the Gulf Coast. They like partying, drinking, driving classic cars, and having fun. Jake Longly is an ex-baseball player who owns Captain Rocky’s Surf and Turf, while his father Ray runs a P. I. firm, Longly Investigations. The book is primarily written as Jake’s first person narrative so the action is mostly dialogue driven, and most of the characters are seen from Jake’s point of view.
To help his dad (really just to keep his dad off his back) Jake takes an “easy” adultery assignment, but what a surprise, things do not go well. On the stakeout, he finds himself the recipient of the wrath of his ex-wife Tammy in front of whose house his car is parked. The police are not too happy about Jake or the situation.
“I’m on the job. For Longly Investigations.” “Ray Longly?” “Correct.” “You work for him?” “He’s my father.” “That explains a lot.”
When Jake and his new friend Nicole finally get back to the job, spy bags in hand, it is discovered that yes, Barbara Plummer is cheating, and with Jake’s ex-wife Tammy’s, new husband. And just when things can’t possibly get more complicated, Barbara Plummer ends up dead. Lies, deception, and more lies are entangled so much that it is hard to find answers. Even Jake finds himself in the cross-hairs of a crime boss.
“Deep Six” was not a trauma-inducing edge-of-the-seat thriller, but was a quick, fun book to read, considering there was a murder after all. The characters are not dark, somber, or even excessively thoughtful, just fun. – lots of liquor and lasses, cars and crime. I received a copy of “Deep Six” from Oceanview Publishing, D. P. Lyle, and NetGalley to review. It was an entertaining book, and I enjoyed reading it.
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