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A Miami Jones Case #11
Half Court Press
Sometimes the greatest threats come from within
Miami Jones is enjoying a spring break when a case lands on his desk from a most unexpected quarter: A local Palm Beach detective wants him to investigate threats against a star basketball athlete who has just been selected #1 in the draft.
Miami finds more hangers-on than one set of coattails can handle, and family and friends coming out of the woodwork for their cut of the action. But as he digs deeper and the suspects mount, Miami discovers that the greatest threats often come from within.
Series Praise:
"...strong, unstereotyped, and engaging..." Kirkus Reviews
"a well-balanced mix of intrigue, dry humor, and wit..." Manhattan Book Review
"Robert B. Parker meets Carl Hiaasen." - Bookbub
"A five-star romp by one of the best mystery writers around." - Charles Ray Reviews
“A rollicking good read.” - San Francisco Book Review
"Combines a nuanced lead with a challenging whodunit." - Publishers Weekly/Booklife
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Miami Jones is enjoying a spring break when a case lands on his desk from a most unexpected quarter: A local Palm Beach detective wants him to investigate threats against a star basketball athlete who has just been selected #1 in the draft.
Miami finds more hangers-on than one set of coattails can handle, and family and friends coming out of the woodwork for their cut of the action. But as he digs deeper and the suspects mount, Miami discovers that the greatest threats often come from within.
Series Praise:
"...strong, unstereotyped, and engaging..." Kirkus Reviews
"a well-balanced mix of intrigue, dry humor, and wit..." Manhattan Book Review
"Robert B. Parker meets Carl Hiaasen." - Bookbub
"A five-star romp by one of the best mystery writers around." - Charles Ray Reviews
“A rollicking good read.” - San Francisco Book Review
"Combines a nuanced lead with a challenging whodunit." - Publishers Weekly/Booklife
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322 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2019
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About the author
A.J. Stewart
48 books121 followersA.J. Stewart has lived in so many places it feels like he has a home team in every game he sees. Which explains why his wife begins any sports telecast with "who are going for today?" A.J. and his family currently spend their time in Los Angeles and South Florida, but stay tuned, anything could happen.
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September 26, 2022
I started reading this series with book number 1. I’ve really enjoyed most all the books in the series so far. I would say that I’ve rated all the books in the series at 4-5 stars. The only one is this one and the Jamaican story. The Jamaican one has been my least favorite so far and I would place this one second to last. It’s kinda tough to like a story if the characters aren’t very likable. Other than that, I love the regular characters and the writers tales.
February 6, 2020
I love the character, Miami Jones. I have read the whole series and I’ve never been disappointed. This one didn’t disappoint either. It’s a light-hearted story of PI, Miami Jones, hired to find out who’s threatening the #1 draft pick of the WNBA. Miami’s private life is always interesting. I recommend.
August 12, 2023
Wise and witty
By now, Miami’s friends are my friends, his wit makes me smile, and his wisdom makes me want to remember it. HIs escapades are a little too quick and easy, but getting there is half the fun. Seems like by Miami Jones has learned a lot of lessons of life And willingly passes them on without judgment. Most enjoyable reading.
By now, Miami’s friends are my friends, his wit makes me smile, and his wisdom makes me want to remember it. HIs escapades are a little too quick and easy, but getting there is half the fun. Seems like by Miami Jones has learned a lot of lessons of life And willingly passes them on without judgment. Most enjoyable reading.
January 27, 2023
Real life! Mystery, characters to love !
This is a fantastic read! Love, friendship, compassion, mystery! Real people walking across the pages. A strong balance of good and evil! Miami is a man not afraid to stop and think things through or go with the gut!
This is a fantastic read! Love, friendship, compassion, mystery! Real people walking across the pages. A strong balance of good and evil! Miami is a man not afraid to stop and think things through or go with the gut!
September 10, 2023
Book 11 in the series
Miami, Ron, and the rest of the team become involved with a WNBA basketball player when Ronzoni, of all people, hires Miami to find out who is threatening the player. Lots of suspects and only a few clues to start. A great story.
Miami, Ron, and the rest of the team become involved with a WNBA basketball player when Ronzoni, of all people, hires Miami to find out who is threatening the player. Lots of suspects and only a few clues to start. A great story.
November 18, 2023
Great!
The only reason I don’t give this 5 stars is that I predicted the guilty one for the first time. Maybe, I’m just getting used to A.J.’s thinking or just got lucky. It was still great and I loved being right for a change!
The only reason I don’t give this 5 stars is that I predicted the guilty one for the first time. Maybe, I’m just getting used to A.J.’s thinking or just got lucky. It was still great and I loved being right for a change!
April 16, 2024
An interesting twist
I liked this Miami Jones novel, as it allowed for Miami's character to start to mature personally. Miami had some challenges professionally but he finally figured out the solution.
I liked this Miami Jones novel, as it allowed for Miami's character to start to mature personally. Miami had some challenges professionally but he finally figured out the solution.
June 11, 2025
Relaxed, funny, and insightful
I love the Miami Jones, private investigator series! It truly is about the people reassociate, and the families we make outside of birth and DNA. Pay it forward everyone.
I love the Miami Jones, private investigator series! It truly is about the people reassociate, and the families we make outside of birth and DNA. Pay it forward everyone.
August 23, 2025
Miami
Another fast read starring Miami Jones. Can’t wait to read the next one. So relaxing and entertaining and suspenseful. The series will be fun to read in the winter when it’s cold out and snowing or whatever. I can read these and dream about Florida.
Another fast read starring Miami Jones. Can’t wait to read the next one. So relaxing and entertaining and suspenseful. The series will be fun to read in the winter when it’s cold out and snowing or whatever. I can read these and dream about Florida.
November 3, 2025
"Pay it forward!"
MJ is more philosophical in this story. He advises all around him and in the end accepts his own advice. This storyline reveals the greed of those who won't work for success.
MJ is more philosophical in this story. He advises all around him and in the end accepts his own advice. This storyline reveals the greed of those who won't work for success.
April 15, 2020
Great Read
Entertaining with great philosophical points.love the humor! good Florida vibe. Fun! I’m addicted to the entire series. Can’t wait for more.
Entertaining with great philosophical points.love the humor! good Florida vibe. Fun! I’m addicted to the entire series. Can’t wait for more.
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June 2, 2020Lots of twists and turns, you never know who is guilty. Love reading about places I know, I can just imagine him being there
June 28, 2020
He's always great
I love Florida settings and he always weaves a tale of mystery. He's helps a lot of people including the reader figure things out in life.
I love Florida settings and he always weaves a tale of mystery. He's helps a lot of people including the reader figure things out in life.
March 30, 2021
Miami gets kind of preachy in this one, including some whitesplaining. He does, however, realize some important things by the end.
May 22, 2021
I loved the book. The author keeps me interested to the end. I seem to not put it down until the end.
December 15, 2022
Great read.
February 28, 2023
Great book entertaining
June 5, 2023
fast break
Good start but Agatha creeps back in the final quarter. Everyone gets a new do over.
New info is revealed.
Good start but Agatha creeps back in the final quarter. Everyone gets a new do over.
New info is revealed.
January 31, 2024
AJ Stewart never disappoints
Twists and turns and life lessons. All combine with great characters. Miami Jones and his side kicks provide s fun read
Twists and turns and life lessons. All combine with great characters. Miami Jones and his side kicks provide s fun read
February 6, 2024
Don’t Leave Me Hanging!
So in love with Miami Jones and his menagerie of friends and characters. Can’t wait to start the next one. Keep writing AJ Stewart !
So in love with Miami Jones and his menagerie of friends and characters. Can’t wait to start the next one. Keep writing AJ Stewart !
July 3, 2024
Some of the best life lessons ever!
September 5, 2024
Good story and sprinkled liberally with many nuggets of life-wisdom.
January 12, 2020
Miami is hired to find out who is threatening a lady who is going to be drafted into the WNBA.
September 26, 2019
Miami needs no introduction. He is hired to basically be a body guard for a young basketball player. She is being pressed to sign a WNBA contract and the hangers on are coming out of the woodwork. None of them seem to know that, even top professional women players don't get a pittance compared to their male counter parts. If you know Miami, you know that nothing is as easy as it looks. Her parents are being threatened if she doesn't sign the contract, and most of the people that are supposed to be looking out for her, are just looking out for themselves. Miami has very little time to separate the wheat from the weeds. Another totally enjoyable Miami Jones adventure!
September 11, 2019
ANOTHER AWESOME Miami Jones book!!
Miami Jones is a Private Investigator who isn't shy about taking on cases, that others won't. A young, female basketball player, Tania is trying to go Professional and things aren't going so well in the right direction.
Ronzoni, a Palm Beach Police Detective, hires Miami to find out who's pushing and pulling things around.
From Palm Beach to Miami, with Miami Jones, remembering his own life of going from College baseball player, to Professional Ball player. A MUST READ!!
Miami Jones is a Private Investigator who isn't shy about taking on cases, that others won't. A young, female basketball player, Tania is trying to go Professional and things aren't going so well in the right direction.
Ronzoni, a Palm Beach Police Detective, hires Miami to find out who's pushing and pulling things around.
From Palm Beach to Miami, with Miami Jones, remembering his own life of going from College baseball player, to Professional Ball player. A MUST READ!!
October 1, 2019
This was another great Miami Jones novel from A.J. Stewart. Miami is hired by Detective Ronzoni to watch over a young gal who’s selected in the draft for the WNBA and is getting threats. In this one, Miami has lots of possibilities as to who’s behind them. In the end, he cleverly figures it out, does a little soul searching himself, along with helping guide a few of the young people. You even see another side to Ronzoni. Who knew? As always, I did enjoy Miami, his dry wit, and his ever evolving relationship with Danielle.
September 22, 2019
Basic Miami Jones novel from Stewart. There are several trails in the mystery, most of them false but they leave the reader something to contemplate while enjoying the plot.
Stewart also has Jones moralizing with several of the characters involved, including himself.
As with most of Stewart's MJ novels, this one is a stand alone (other than the relationship with Danielle) and doesn't require reading the previous 10.
Stewart also has Jones moralizing with several of the characters involved, including himself.
As with most of Stewart's MJ novels, this one is a stand alone (other than the relationship with Danielle) and doesn't require reading the previous 10.
September 20, 2019
Another great book.
I love the series. I did miss more interaction with the other regulars. I look forward to Act 2. Can we get lucas back into things since he will be closer to MJ and D. Utalize the office manager in this expansion of the business.
I love the series. I did miss more interaction with the other regulars. I look forward to Act 2. Can we get lucas back into things since he will be closer to MJ and D. Utalize the office manager in this expansion of the business.
October 14, 2019
Funny, insightful and it’s Florida
Full of life, thoughts and the sunshine of Florida. It may be a quicker read but it’s enjoyable and well-written so pick it up and start reading today!
Full of life, thoughts and the sunshine of Florida. It may be a quicker read but it’s enjoyable and well-written so pick it up and start reading today!
November 5, 2019
Good book
I like these books. They are interesting and entertaining. The character development is very good. The stories are different from the normal ones, making the books very enjoyable. I hope there are more to come in this series.
I like these books. They are interesting and entertaining. The character development is very good. The stories are different from the normal ones, making the books very enjoyable. I hope there are more to come in this series.
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