I live on a street in Florida that experiences king tides—high tides that flood the street. It’s an interesting phenomenon, and the king tides figure into finding the perpetrators in The King Tides by James Swain. The story takes place in the Fort Lauderdale area when Jon Lancaster is hired as a private investigator by Dr. Pearl to figure out why Nicki Pearl, his 15-year-old daughter, has become the target of interest and attack by middle-aged men. Lancaster has many connections on the streets and with the police, leading to some good plot points. Beth Daniels was an interesting character, and this book is the first in a series featuring Lancaster and Daniels.
The story held my interest, but I don’t expect to read other books by James Swain. I liked how he solved the case using modern technology—apps, Google searches, maps with geographic overlays, and more. However, I think he condescended to his audience by explaining every detail of every step he took when using his phone or computer.
