You crave a mystery with cunning plots, highly intelligent adversaries, and far-reaching consequences. You want a thriller that blurs the line between a cold-blooded killer and a dark hero delivering their own twisted brand of justice.

Welcome back to the unpredictable streets of Tampa, Florida.

Homicide detective Mike Ash has seen his share of mystifying crime scenes. But his latest call leaves him baffled: a houseful of mowed-down drug dealers. The M.O. mirrors another recent mass slaying where the cash disappeared, but the drugs and weapons were left completely untouched. There are no witnesses. There are no clues.

As the case flounders, Ash is pulled into the seemingly unrelated death of a local charity’s president—and a string of hospital executives dropping dead. The connecting thread? A chilling lack of evidence.

Tapping into his former Army Ranger training to view the kill sites with a unique tactical mindset, Ash deduces he is not chasing a standard street thug. He is hunting a perpetrator using highly sophisticated surveillance tech to deliver lethal vigilante justice.

Can the relentless sleuth untangle the threads and stop a fatal conspiracy before more bodies hit the Florida pavement?

Why Readers Cannot Put This Book Down

• A High-Tech Cat-and-Mouse Game: Watch a cunning, tech-savvy adversary go head-to-head with a street-smart, military-trained detective in an intricately woven plot.

• Complex Moral Questions: This installment masterfully explores the depiction of vigilantism, forcing readers to question where the law ends and true justice begins.

• Military & Police Authenticity: Enjoy a gripping crime fiction plot where Detective Ash actively uses realistic military tactics and authentic police procedures to profile his suspect.

• Immersive Local Setting: Feel the Tampa heat. The narrative leverages the real-world geography and atmosphere of the city to ground the far-reaching conspiracy in a believable local environment.

Complete Your Mike Ash Crime Series Collection Taking Care of Business is the fast-paced, intricately woven third book in the Mike Ash series. Continue the journey alongside Tampa's most tenacious investigator:

• Book 1: Unfinished Business | Buy on Amazon

• Book 2: Business As Usual | Buy on Amazon

• Book 3: Taking Care of Business | Buy on Amazon

• Book 4: Ugly Business | Buy on Amazon

• Book 5: Out of Business | Buy on Amazon

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the antagonist in this book different from typical crime novels?

Instead of a traditional serial killer or mobster, Taking Care of Business introduces a highly sophisticated vigilante. The killer uses advanced surveillance technology and tactical precision to target specific corrupt individuals, making for a thrilling and unconventional game of cat-and-mouse.

Does Detective Ash's military background play a big role in this book?

Yes. D.L. Ashmore leans heavily into Mike Ash’s past as an Army Ranger in this installment. Ash must use his unique tactical mindset and military experience to understand the kill sites and track down an adversary who operates with military-grade precision.

Is the Florida setting important to the story?

Absolutely. The contrast between Tampa's wealthy hospital executives and its gritty drug dens provides the perfect social backdrop for a story about corruption and vigilante justice in the Sunshine State.