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Jack Ryder Mystery Series: Book 1-3 Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars (2,139)

It's spring break in Cocoa Beach - evil is lurking everywhere.

Mystery, love, and action this series has it all.

Another hit series from the Amazon ALL-star Bestselling author Willow Rose.

- HIT THE ROAD JACK:

Ben is supposed to be in school. It's Monday morning but his parents are still asleep after a night of heavy drinking. Ben waits patiently, even though he knows he is missing out on today's field trip to the zoo. But, when his black Labrador suddenly runs upstairs and comes down with a finger in his mouth, Ben knows he's not making it to school today at all.

Detective Jack Ryder is chaperoning his kids' field trip when he gets the call from the head of the Cocoa Beach Police Department. A body has been found and they need his help. Soon, Jack finds himself up against a killer, a predator who ruthlessly chases women and kills them so they can never leave him. The case soon causes serious consequences for him and his family once the truth is revealed.

With her new hero, Jack Ryder, as a loving father and committed detective, a new location in tropical Florida, and a story that moves at an incredible pace, Hit the Road Jack is Willow Rose at the top of her game.

- SLIP OUT THE BACK JACK:

They take turns with the knife, cutting their thumbs open. A drop of blood lands on the dark wooden table. Eyes meet across the room. All four thumbs are pressed against each other one by one. Blood is shared, secrets buried.

Years later a brutal madman sprays bullets into a crowd at a movie theater in Miami and sends a chill through the entire nation. When human remains are discovered in the dense forest next to a biking trail in Brevard County, it is only the beginning of a series of gruesome murders, which will shock the entire Space Coast.

Detective Jack Ryder is preoccupied with Shannon King and the strange email she has just received that leaves her terrified just as she prepares to go on stage at the Runaway Country Festival. Jack Ryder senses the connection and soon he realizes he is on the hunt for a serial killer with a killing spree that spans over more than a decade.

- THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT:

Scott Kingston is afraid of monsters. He thinks they’re lurking outside his bedroom window at night when his mother tucks him in. He asks his mother to keep the light on to scare the monsters away. But that light is exactly what lures the kidnapper to his window and the next morning, Scott Kingston is gone.

Twenty-eight years later, Vernon Johnson is released from jail after spending the biggest part of his life on death row, convicted of having kidnapped and killed Scott Kingston. As so many times before, he has appealed his case, but this time, the judge decides to let him go. A witness has finally told the truth, and there is no longer sufficient evidence to keep him in jail.

But shortly after Vernon Johnson is released and has returned to his childhood town, another child disappears, and soon all eyes are on him again.

Jack Ryder is getting ready to build the house of his dreams while hoping that Shannon won’t end up in jail for the murder her ex-husband committed. She is expecting their child and the pregnancy, along with the worrying, takes a toll on the both of them, especially when a dark secret is revealed about the lot where they are preparing to build their house.

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Readers love this series - over 1000 reviews of 5* and 4* on Amazon and Goodreads!!!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE JACK RYDER SERIES:
'...charming protagonist surrounded by a winsome family...' - Kirkus reviews

'Can't wait for the next one in this series! Keeps you on the edge!! A great read!' -
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'Good start for a new character! Good job Ms. Rose!'- Kindle reviewer

'Willow Rose is a fantastic writer. Her stories keep you guessing until the end.' - Kindle reviewer

'I want to know more about what happens to Jack Ryder and his family.' - Kindle reviewer'Wow! What a Ryde!'-review on Goodreads

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What a fantastic murder mystery!'- review on Goodreads

'A well written, fast paced mystery from beginning to end.' - review on Goodreads

'Intense to say the least.' - Kindle reviewer

'Kept me turning the pages as fast as possible.' - Kindle reviewer

'ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY FABULOUS' - Kindle reviewer

'The plot was very inventive. Willow Rose you have a strange brain & I love it.' - Goodreads review

'You'll fall in love with Jack and his family.' - Kindle reviewer

From the Author

Jack Ryder-series:
  • Hit the Road Jack (Jack Ryder #1)
  • Slip out the Back Jack (Jack Ryder #2) 
  • The House that Jack Built (Jack Ryder#3)
  • Black Jack (Jack Ryder#4) 

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0115FKLKC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BUOY MEDIA LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 6, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 594 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Jack Ryder Mystery Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #606,531 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (2,139)

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*NEW RELEASES*:

☞ - To his New Wife - out now!

☞ - The Woman He Married

☞ - Liar Liar (Eva Rae Thomas #19)

Willow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an ALL-star Author of more than 100 novels.

She has sold more than ten million books that are translated into many languages.

Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming.

That's why her fans call her The Queen of Plot Twists.

Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast with her two cats. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watching the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

BOOKS BY WILLOW ROSE:

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS:

- My Husband's Mistress

- The Woman He Married

- To His New Wife

DETECTIVE BILLIE ANN WILDE SERIES:

- Don't Let Her Go (Billie Ann Wilde #1)

- Then She's Gone (Billie Ann Wilde #2)

- In Her Grave (Billie Ann Wilde #3)

- Find My Girl (Billie Ann Wilde #4)

EVA RAE THOMAS MYSTERY SERIES:

- So We Lie (Eva Rae Thomas prequel)

- Don't Lie To Me (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 1)

- What You Did (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 2)

- Never Ever (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 3)

- Say You Love Me (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 4)

- Let Me Go (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 5)

- It's Not Over (Eva Rae Thomas#6)

- Not Dead Yet (Eva Rae Thomas # 7)

- To Die For (Eva Rae Thomas # 8)

- Such a Good Girl (Eva Rae Thomas#9)

- Little Did She Know (Eva Rae Thomas #10)

- You Better Run (Eva Rae Thomas #11)

- Say it isn't so (Eva Rae Thomas #12)

- Too Pretty To Die (Eva Rae Thomas #13)

- Till Death Do Us Part (Eva Rae Thomas #14)

- Rest In Peace (Eva Rae Thomas #15)

- Dark Little Secrets (Eva Rae Thomas #16)

- Not My Daughter
 (Eva Rae Thomas #17)

- The Girl In The Closet 
(Eva Rae Thomas #18)

- Liar Liar (Eva Rae Thomas # 19)

DETECTIVE HARRY HUNTER MYSTERY SERIES:

- All The Good Girls (Harry Hunter Mystery #1)

- Run Girl Run (Harry Hunter Mystery #2)

- No Other Way (Harry Hunter Mystery #3)

- Never Walk Alone (Harry Hunter#4)

MARY MILLS MYSTERY SERIES:

- What Hurts the Most (Mary Mills Mystery #1)

- You Can Run (Mary Mills Mystery #2)

- You Can't Hide (Mary Mills Mystery #3)

- Careful Little Eyes (Mary Mills Mystery#4)

JACK RYDER MYSTERY SERIES:

- Hit the Road Jack (Jack Ryder #1)

- Slip out the Back Jack (Jack Ryder #2)

- The House That Jack Built (Jack Ryder #3)

- Black Jack (Jack Ryder #4)

- Girl Next Door (Jack Ryder#5)

- Her Final Word (Jack Ryder #6)

- Don't Tell (Jack Ryder#7)

REBEKKA FRANCK MYSTERY SERIES:

- One, two ... He is coming for you (Rebekka Franck #1)

- Three, Four ... Better lock your door (Rebekka Franck #2)

- Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix (Rebekka Franck#3)

- Seven, Eight ... Gonna stay up late (Rebekka Franck #4)

- Nine, Ten ... Never sleep again (Rebekka Franck#5)

- Eleven, Twelve ... Dig and Delve (Rebekka Franck #6)

- Thirteen, Fourteen ... Little Boy Unseen (Rebekka Franck#7)

- Better Not Cry (Rebekka Franck #8)

- Ten Little Girls (Rebekka Franck #9)

- It Ends Here (Rebekka Franck #10)

EMMA FROST MYSTERY SERIES:

- Itsy Bitsy Spider (Emma Frost #1)

- Miss Polly had a Dolly (Emma Frost #2)

- Run Run as Fast as You Can (Emma Frost #3)

- Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die (Emma Frost #4)

- Peek-A-Boo I See You (Emma Frost#5)

- Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Emma Frost#6)

- Easy as One Two Three (Emma Frost#7)

- There's No Place like Home (Emma Frost #8)

- Slenderman (Emma Frost#9)

- Where the Wild Roses Grow (Emma Frost#10)

- Waltzing Matilda (Emma Frost #11)

- Drip Drop Dead (Emma Frost #12)

- Black Frost (Emma Frost #13)

UMBRELLA MAN SERIES:

- Umbrella Man (umbrella man trilogy book 1)

- Blackbird Fly (umbrella man trilogy book 2)

STAND ALONE MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR/POST-APOCALYPTIC:

- Sorry Can't Save You

- In Cold Blood

- The Surge

- Girl Divided

- In One Fell Swoop

- To Hell in a Handbasket

- Rock-A-Bye Baby

- Nibble, Nibble, Crunch

- Eenie, Meenie

- Humpty Dumpty

- Edwina

- Chain Letter

- Better Watch Out

- Mommy Dearest

- The Bird

FANTASY/PNR SERIES:

- Flesh and Blood (Vampires of Shadow Hills #1)

- Blood and Fire (Vampires of Shadow Hills #2)

- Fire and Beauty (Vampires of Shadow Hills #3)

- Beauty and Beasts (Vampires of Shadow Hills #4)

- Beasts and Magic (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #5)

- Magic and Witchcraft (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #6)

- Witchcraft and War (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #7)

- War and order (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #8)

- Order and Chaos (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #9)

- Chaos and Courage (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #10)

- Beyond (Afterlife #1)

- Serenity (Afterlife #2)

- Endurance (Afterlife #3)

- Courageous (Afterlife#4)

- Savage (Daughters of the Jaguar #1)

- Broken (Daughters of the Jaguar #2)

- Song for a Gypsy (The Wolfboy Chronicles)

- I am Wolf (The Wolfboy Chronicles)

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
2,139 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find these mystery books engaging, keeping them reading to the very last page with interesting storylines and twists and turns in the plot. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the author informs readers with real-life situations. Customers appreciate the well-developed characters, with one review highlighting how the author follows various characters in different places and times. The series maintains suspense throughout, keeping readers on their toes, and features a smart detective as the lead character.
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81 customers mention readability, 74 positive, 7 negative
Customers find the books highly readable, describing them as enjoyable and must-reads that keep readers engaged until the very last page.
A great read with exciting action and drama. A real good family drama to make it personal.Read more
This was a good read. All his books are. Lot of action in the Series. Though I wish I couldRead more
Fun and easy read. Suspenseful and not predictable but family friendly without the smut that most books often include. RecommendedRead more
The kind of book that keeps you reading even when something gets a little too Stephen King, or wonder how the odd elements will come togetherRead more
69 customers mention story, 59 positive, 10 negative
Customers enjoy the interesting storylines and twists and turns in the plot, with one customer noting how the author ties each story together across the three books.
Excellent. Great stories. They are a bit hard to follow, with all the flashbacks. Each story is different but the writing style is the same....Read more
...But, an interesting plot and likable people. Liked it.Read more
Good storyline. I enjoyed it and look forward to the next. All the time jumping made it difficult to follow sometimes though....Read more
Great characters. Good stories. For my taste, a little too twisted....Read more
68 customers mention content, 62 positive, 6 negative
Customers enjoy the content of these mystery books, appreciating their healthy mix of action.
These were great books. Now I need to get more.Read more
Good bookRead more
Just give me a book by Willow Rose and I am happy. I love her books and Jack Ryder Mysteries Series is no exception....Read more
As always, Willow Rose kept me in suspense. Love her books, can't wait to start the next series....Read more
40 customers mention character, 35 positive, 5 negative
Customers enjoy the characters in the book series, with one customer noting how the story follows various characters in different places and times, while another mentions the interesting villains.
Great characters. Good stories. For my taste, a little too twisted....Read more
...They all had good stories and characters that grow even more interesting as the series goes on....Read more
The stories were good. I liked the characters. I did not like the abuse. It was so graffic in each story....Read more
...I loved the characters. Jack is a kind, caring, devoted father and a damn good detective....Read more
31 customers mention writing style, 27 positive, 4 negative
Customers praise the writing style of the author, noting their success as a writer and ability to create engaging mysteries. One customer mentions how the author incorporates real-life situations into their stories.
Well written. I didn't want to put it down. Good character development and kept my interest throughout the story. I will read more from this author.Read more
...I am now reading Emma Frost Series. Thank you Willow Rose, fantastic author.Read more
...Now I’m an avid fan of Willow Rose! She’s a very gifted author! As a reader, you can’t help but love Jack Ryder....Read more
...I have read most of her books by now and look for lots more. I like her writing and her plots keep me turning pages. A must read! Vivian RamboRead more
30 customers mention series quality, 28 positive, 2 negative
Customers love this mystery series and find it fun to read.
Loved this series. Reading 2nd series now.Read more
Good series!...Read more
Couldn't put it down. Loved the whole series.Read more
I loved this series of books. The characters are believable and captivating, and well developed. All the twists and turns, one right after another....Read more
22 customers mention suspenseful, 21 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book suspenseful, keeping them on their toes throughout. One customer describes it as a nail-biting mystery/thriller with a thrilling roller coaster of emotions.
Suspense, with a dash of romance. After reading these 3, I had to read the fouth in the series. Loved them allRead more
Fun and easy read. Suspenseful and not predictable but family friendly without the smut that most books often include. RecommendedRead more
I thoroughly enjoyed the first three Jack Ryder books. It truly kept me on my toes. So much going on and so much to see (read) HA....Read more
I loved this series of books. The characters are believable and captivating, and well developed. All the twists and turns, one right after another....Read more
17 customers mention mystery, 17 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the mysteries in this series, praising the well-told police procedurals and the very smart detective protagonist.
A great story of book 1-3 in the Jack Ryder series full of mystery, mayhem, twists and turns. Loved the book! The Proofreading could’ve been better.Read more
I love a good mystery and now have a new favorite author!...Read more
This is a going book, worth reading. It's kind of a murder mystery with a little romance thrown in. I think you will like it.Read more
...I would recommend all of her books to anyone who is looking for a great mystery. She is just so giftedRead more
Take the time - a good quick read
4 out of 5 stars
Take the time - a good quick read
If one grew up in the Cocoa Beach area, this quick series is a definite must. Good vacation/beach reading. Author keeps the reader intrigued. Many references to current and former locals in the Brevard county area.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2017
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    I thoroughly enjoyed all three stories in this collection. The characters are all imaginative and realistic. The descriptions did a great job on the areas of South Florida where the action takes place. The style of writing was smooth and undemanding, making for an easy read. In all the episodes the action jumps to different characters and times in some paragraphs, making things a little hard to follow because of the number of people involved. I definitely had to pay attention to keep the story sorted out. Some actions carried through all three stories, though each had a definite ending. Because of the different threads that come together in each book it is hard to read the stories in short bursts. Allow enough time to read major portions when you start.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015
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    Plots are interesting, like how author goes back and forth in time with what seem to be unrelated incidents and then pulls it all together. Likable hero, cute kids and interesting villains. A major time line discrepancy in the third book with his mother's relationship with Vernon but other than that I highly recommend as a light entertaining read.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2025
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    I love these books. The stories are great, and so are the characters. I can’t get enough of the intrigue and all the twists!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
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    This Jack Ryder set of Hit The Road Jack is three stories that intertwine beautifully to form a great beginning for the reader to delve into Jacks personal life, friends and family and how their interaction with each other paint a picture of a detective who has worked hard to be where hi is but also show an individual who can be overcome with emotion to the point of throwing away police procedures and putting himself in harm's way to reveal criminal conspiracy. All three books are written with an ending but carry over to the next volume easily. I must admit the third book put my belief on hold in the part that involves his six year old son leaving a coded massage for his dad. I guess this kid has some amazing abilities while others in this age group have problems tying their shoes. But overall it's a great read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
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    I like the writing style and these books were full of action and surprises. I'm not a big fan of serial killer mysteries so especially the third book was not my favorite. Overall, the books in this series are easy to read and kept me interested.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
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    'Jack Ryder Mystery Series: Vol 1-3' was such an action packed, on the edge of my seat, gripping, can't-put-down collection. 'Hit the Road Jack', 'Slip Out the Back Jack' and 'The House That Jack Built' were equally intense. As the series played out, it seemed that the storyline grew intensely. Once I started reading, I literally could not put the books down. I loved the characters. Jack is a kind, caring, devoted father and a damn good detective. I have yet to find a story by Willow Rose that I didn't absolutely love. Her mind is one scary place, but man can she come up with some great stories. I look forward to reading more of this series. A great add to your tbr list.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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    Great characters. Good stories. For my taste, a little too twisted. Some of the subplots are pretty sick, and the back and forth in time makes this hard to follow unless you don’t do anything but read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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    I thoroughly enjoyed the first three Jack Ryder books. It truly kept me on my toes. So much going on and so much to see (read) HA. I was brought into the world of suspense, intrigue and mystery. I could hardly put it down. My spare time, after dealing with the household, was with these books. I would highly recommend them to all my friends. Thanks for the ride. On to the next ride, I have my ticket.

Top reviews from other countries

  • mioquilt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value 3 books in one.
    Reviewed in Australia on February 27, 2019
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    Great stories all of them page turners !!!
    A hard book to put down once you've started.
    I highly recommend.
  • E. Bennett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2019
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    Willow Rose is the top in her class, none of her books have disappointed me yet and this one is no different.
    The plot is well thought out and easy to follow.
    Jack Ryder is a determined detective and also a single parent to his three kids.
    I found the character easy to like and the story line addictive, I couldn't stop reading these books until I had completed them all.
    I highly recommend the Jack Ryder books and can't wait to read the next.
  • Lawrence
    5.0 out of 5 stars Right up there with Jack Reacher Series
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2019
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    Wasn’t much that I did not like in this book right at the moment I can’t think of anything.really enjoyed the story love the background on how they all meet I highly recommend this series looking forward to reading the other books!
  • Flo Dickson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fab read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2019
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    The 3storys was so well written by this author that I had to finish them reading them all great storys.
  • DENISE WILLIAMSON
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 1, 2019
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    Great books, held my interest and at some stages kept me on the edge of my seat. Although the ending, especially the first book was drawn out a little too long.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Worth a read!

    Reviewed in Australia on March 1, 2019
    Great books, held my interest and at some stages kept me on the edge of my seat. Although the ending, especially the first book was drawn out a little too long.
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