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What begins as a series of tragic accidents soon reveals a pattern stretching across decades and continents. Sly uncovers links to a priceless treasure lost since the days of Admiral Nelson—a jeweled Chelengh whose disappearance has never been solved.. bit.ly/4owwrG6
• Mystery + History: Combines archaeology with a modern thriller — not your run-of-the-mill detective story.
• High Stakes: Development, corporate greed, the sanctity of burial grounds, potential danger to Chessie and her team.
• Strong Female Lead: Chessie is smart, driven, but also vulnerable.
• Rich Setting: Florida ranch, ancient sites, dig sites — very evocative.
• Suspense Built In: You don’t just wonder who did it, but why — and what they’re trying to hide. amzn.to/4237jND 
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If you’ve purchased and enjoyed one of award-winning author DL Havlin’s mystery/suspense or historical fiction novels, please take a minute to leave a quick review. Reviews help independent authors more than you know — they help new readers discover the books and keep us traveling down the road to meet wonderful people like you.
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Whether you read Turtle Point, a Chessie Partin Archaeology Mystery, or another DL Havlin title, your review truly matters.
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The Grave with Greener Grass – Can you solve a mystery buried for over a century?
When Sly Harrell, a rugged Florida historian with a knack for uncovering secrets, is hired to find a lost family fortune, he never expects murder, deception, and a coded letter passed down for 120 years. From the graveyards of rural Florida to the shores of Paris Island, Sly is in a race against ruthless treasure hunters.
Who will find the gold first? And who will survive?
A gritty, fast-paced mystery where history meets danger.
A “red-necked-light Sherlock Holmes” takes on his deadliest case yet.
Espionage. Romance. Treasure. Betrayal.
Are you ready to dig into the truth? Click below to learn more and join Sly’s hunt.
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For 30 years, Benny Dupree has lived a quiet life in Turtle Point—until the secrets he buried in 1980 begin to surface. A double murder. A buried love. And strangers asking too many questions.
When the past threatens to destroy everything, Benny turns to Harper Sturgis—a brilliant criminal attorney and former Marine intelligence officer. But even Harper may not be able to stop the deadly chain of events that’s been set in motion.
Set against the haunting beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Turtle Point is a gripping mystery of secrets, second chances, and the high cost of truth.
Start reading now and meet the unforgettable Harper Sturgis in the first volume of the Iron Lady Mystery/Suspense Series!
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Excited moving forward with this series. Please share your thoughts.
Exciting NEW RELEASE “Deadly Development”, a Chessie Partin Archaeology Mystery by DL Havlin immerses readers in the gripping story of Chessie Partin, an archaeologist determined to unearth the secrets buried deep within Florida’s history. Tired of life behind a desk at East Florida University, Chessie leaps at the chance to lead an excavation on the historic Buehl Ranch, a sprawling ranch nestled in Florida’s heartland.
What begins as an academic venture quickly descends into a nightmare. As Chessie digs deeper, both literally and figuratively, her life and the lives of her team come under threat. Someone will go to deadly lengths to keep the ranch’s sinister secrets buried.
DL Havlin’s vivid storytelling captures the essence of Florida’s lush, eerie landscapes-the dense foliage, the sprawling ranch, and the hallowed burial sites. You’ll feel the grit of the dirt, the weight of the artifacts, and the oppressive tension as Chessie unravels the truth.
For fans of mysteries with rich settings, historical intrigue, and relentless suspense, Deadly Development is a must-read. This gripping adventure will leave you guessing who’s behind the sinister plot-and why-until the very last page. https://amzn.to/4237jND
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