Be Not Quietly Devoured

A Chilling PI Adventure Thriller (Scott Jarvis Private Investigator, Book 16)

By: Scott Cook

Narrated by: Dave Alexander

A murdered groom. A killer who steps out of the shadows. And a deadly game that only one man can survive.

Scott Jarvis and Crystal are enjoying early summer in Boston. In just a few days, Crystal's college friend Paige Masterson will be walking down the aisle.

But the celebration turns to horror when Paige's fiancé is found murdered in the Public Garden.

Before Jarvis can make sense of the crime, he is approached by a chilling stranger — an international assassin who treats murder as both art and science… and who sees Jarvis as the perfect opponent.

Then the violence escalates.

The groom's mother is brutally murdered.

Paige disappears without a trace.

Jarvis soon realizes the killer isn't simply committing crimes. He's orchestrating a test.

Forced into a deadly contest of intellect and survival, Jarvis must navigate a maze of lies, hired muscle, and hidden enemies while protecting Crystal and staying one step ahead of a predator determined to prove his superiority.

Who is behind the escalating terror?

A former client?

A new enemy?

Or someone from Jarvis's past who has been waiting for the perfect moment to strike?

Because when a monster chooses you as the target…walking away is no longer an option.

Win the game…or be quietly devoured.

©2026 Scott W. Cook (P)2026 Scott W. Cook

I like the banter. I smile when I listen

It’s a great series and I can’t wait for the next book. I’m a truck driver and enjoy listening to a good book

It really didn't feel like a scott novel.

There was not really that much action compared to his other books period there was not very much character building.It seemed like all of a sudden this or this , or this happened , there was no buildup. it felt very under done

Jarvis

Another great book. I can't wait for more. Scott writes the best books and I have listen to all his books.

Unique, clever and riveting

One of the great things about this series is that its like going to hang out with your best friends. In this one, we ride with Jarvis on a new and unique adventure in some interesting places - yet there's still the familiarity of a comfy old quilt. You won't be dissapointed.

Another quality work

Can’t wait for the next one. Entertaining as always. Scott Jarvis never disappoints. Keep them coming.