The Deadly Game

By John W Tuthill III

P.I.Jack is back for another adventure in crime. His old friend needs his help. Captain Duffy is knee deep in drugs,betrayal,and murder.Not knowing who to trust,he calls for out side help.Little does Duffy and Jack know how big the problem is.It ranges from a stolen ship and boats,illegal drugs,and huge profits to be had. Once Duffy and Jack starts investigating they realize it's to big for two of them. So Jack suggest that they call in Laverne former FBI agent her contacts,and Trents contacts from his Private Investigative firm may become valuable. Soon all the twist and turns have you wanting more. If you enjoyed the first series."P.I.and the Lady in Red" you will enjoy this book and the next series to follow.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Sep 12, 2011
• ISBN: 9781463448509

John W Tuthill III

Born in Southamption Long Island New York. Lived in Eastport, LI NY, Joined US Navy in 1960 retired in 1982 as Chief MM, ESWS attended instructor school USN. Attended the College of Lake County studied AC&R Attented Southern Illinoise University Military Campus, Studied Vocational Education.Wrote a course in AC&R and taught the course in an adult education at Waukeegan High School. Member of International private Investigators Union,and National Association of investigative Specialist,plus National Judgment Network. Currently live in Orlando Florida.

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Chapter I

Lt. Duffy and Family Move to Florida

Lt. Duffy was in charge of homicide investigations in Victory Texas. He was an outstanding police officer and was awarded many accommodations. When he applied for the job in Orlando FL they welcomed him. The job came with an advancement to captain.

It was a very warm day when my family and I arrived at the Orlando International Airport. My wife Charlotte and two teenage sons Billy ages 13 and Bobby16 and I were met at the airport by a limo, to take us to our new home. Then we went to a hotel until our household goods arrived the next day. We arranged everything in the house, put beds together and furniture in place. It was like a mini—mansion, with swimming pool, tennis court basketball hoops and beautiful flower gardens. I was to meet with the police commissioner after getting my family settled.

I set up an appointment to meet with the police commissioner to find out exactly what the job entailed. And why they hired someone from outside of the state instead of with in their own force.

"Hi I’m Fred Waters, spokesman for the police commissioner and we would like to welcome you to our community. Are you and your family all settled in?

Yes thank you, it is a beautiful place, said Duffy.

We would like you to set up a special task force on drug investigations. We have been having a lot of problems and need to put a stop to the flow of drugs through our community. Our law enforcement just isn’t getting the job done. We have the authorization from the President of the United States to take men from all branches of the law enforcement community to set up this task force. FBI, US Marshals, Sheriff’s Office, DEA, Private Investigators, US Navy Seal Team and if needed Home Land Security. You can choose the personnel you want. I’ll show you to the squad room and introduce you around. Then show you to your office. All personal records are in the office waiting for you. Do you have any questions? Waters asked.

Yes just one. Why did you go out of state to pick someone for this job? Duffy asked.

We’ve had this problem for a long time and have no arrests, no clues, no nothing. We may have an inside problem. We have complaints from our police about the overload of work, the murders, fires, robberies, weather and no time to investigate the drug problem. Waters said We try but never seem to have the time. Arresting suspects for other crimes and court appearances, there is no time left. We need fresh eyes and new ideas. We need to find out how the drugs are coming into the community and being redistributed. Waters said. We were impressed with your record and the arrested you made in Texas. And we hope you can stop the flow of drugs in our community.

As soon as I can get the men who volunteered for this assignment checked out. And choose the ones I want we will get the assignments out and get started checking out the community. Chief Duffy said. "We sure have a lot of volunteers; there are hundreds of records to go through.

Chapter II

Captain Duffy Sets up Special Task Force

The next day Captain Duffy, (Chief) started going thru all the records of the men who volunteered to choose his team.

He picked three men from each law enforcement agency to start with.

Hey Sergeant! I also wrote a letter to PI Jack and requested his help. Duffy said. We have worked a few cases together in Texas. And he is a very good P.I. It will take a while to get a letter to Jack because he bought an island between Florida and Bermuda. He is building a house there. It has no electricity, or sewer system. There is only a fresh water pond in the middle of the island. There’s not even a shack or shelter of any kind. He’s living in a military command tent and he brings lumber over to the island a little at a time, Chief Duffy said.

I was in the processes of building my house, when Willie Trent, one of my top investigators from the NY office, came over to help me out. He was transferred and now assigned to be in charge of the Miami office. He would come over on the weekends and help me build the house. He would also pick up my mail and bring it over for me. During the week if I went to the main land I would pick it up myself. There is also an old