Turtle Point

Benny Dupree’s life has been relatively calm for 30 years in spite of the secret and heartache preoccupying him the whole time in Turtle Point, featuring Harper Sturgis in the Iron Lady Mystery/Suspense Series, Volume 1 by DL Havlin. Quite unexpectedly, strangers seem to be looking into the double murder Benny committed one night in June 1980, after he witnessed the burial of his girlfriend, but the story takes on an amazing life of its own as more pieces that don’t seem to have any place are added to the puzzle.

The idyllic life Benny has led is turned upside down and others are drawn into the confusion as Havlin’s plot thickens and weaves an intriguing tapestry of interconnections and surprises. Given the fact that the consequences are so high, Benny agrees to the help of a top-notch criminal attorney, former Marine intelligence officer Harper Sturgis. With Harper’s tremendous skills and a life otherwise above reproach, Benny feels he is in good hands – as long as he isn’t murdered first.

DL Havlin has created an astonishing tale of greed, love, missed opportunities and dedication in Turtle Point. With beautiful, evocative descriptions of the Florida Gulf coast and waters, as well as the ritual of turtles laying their eggs, you feel the peace and power of the environment. This depth is the perfect counterpoint to the driven nature of the protagonists to achieve their goals, no matter the cost. Great police work, lucky breaks and supportive friends all play a role in bringing the mystery to a mind-boggling conclusion and setting the stage for the re-appearance of the unique and highly effective lady lawyer, Harper Sturgis. An amazing story - incredible depth and interesting connections, not to mention such a surprising ending!