Murder at Beachside - Clint Rugbee Mysteries, #1

A detective by chance, not by choice. A quiet Florida town until.They beat the town's business owners within an inch of their lives. No one speaks of the crime. This time, they beat the wrong man. Clint Rugbee, ex-Marine, lay in the room next door. He rescues Ralph by shooting the two guys holding him hostage. The investigation begins with Clint accepting a detective's badge from the lady interim chief without having an ounce of police experience.
Then, the fun begins. Can Detective Rugbee and Interim Police Chief Maisie Bray solve the town's problems before losing the town they love?