Broken Ground (The Jay Porter Series)

Jay Porter knows that Adam and Michael Lombardi are corrupt, he just can’t prove it. At an AA meeting, he is approached by Amy Lupus who asks for his help finding her missing sister, Emily. Jay does a little private investigating on the side even though he’s not licensed and has been warned by the local PD not to investigate the Lombardis. After doing some checking around to see if he can find Emily, a journalist intern looking into a possible conspiracy involving toxic soil, he learns that there is far more going on than a missing young lady. Things begin to become clearer when he realizes the death of his brother 5 years ago and Emily’s disappearance may be related, and his old nemeses may be involved. Will he be able to prove it this time?

“Broken Ground” is part of the Jay Porter series but stands well on its own and is written in first person point of view. Mr. Clifford knows his way around an angst-driven character. Maybe a little too well. Jay Porter, at least in this story, isn’t very likeable. He’s surly, negative and just never has a positive, happy moment. Well…unless he’s having sex with a woman he’s only just met. In the story, Jay says he realizes he’s happy, but one never sees it. Due to the negativity, it’s somewhat depressing, the ready never gets away from the angst, trepidation and unease that is Jay Porter. Even still, Mr. Clifford’s writing is wonderful and worth the time spent. 

Lynne Bryant