Gold Medal winner of the Independent Book Publisher's Association 2015 Benjamin Franklin Award for Best New Voice: Fiction "Jake Travis is one of the best leading men to take the thriller fiction stage in years." Florida Weekly Jake Travis is contracted by his ex-Army colonel to retrieve a missing fifty year-old Cold War letter. He quickly finds himself entwined in a world where the line between good and evil becomes increasingly blurred. The letter, written in 1961 by a CIA operative who met a mysterious demise, has ended up in the possession of Raydel Escobar, an engaging nightclub owner. As Jake relentlessly pursues the enigmatic Escobar, he soon discovers that Escobar is involved in far more than simply blackmailing the IRS in exchange for the letter. Assisted by his partner Garrett and neighbor Morgan, Jake turns up the heat on Escobar. Fascinated with the letter's origins and the fate of those who first touched the document, Jake will stop at no end to complete his assigned task. Set on the west coast of Florida, The Second Letter's plot twists, richly-drawn characters, and sharp, witty dialogue forge a gripping and entertaining read. Jake discovers that only by risking everything can he define himself, secure his relationship with the woman he loves, and discover the message of the second letter. "...a standout sleuth...a worthy new entry into the suspense genre." Foreword Clarion Reviews, Five Stars "A standout sleuth...a worthy new entry into the suspense genre." Foreword Clarion Reviews , Five Stars "Robert Lane's novel, The Second Letter, is an entertaining read fueled by a riveting story featuring a wisecracking, somewhat reluctant hero...the book moves at an idea pace..." Blue Ink Reviews "Robert Lane has created a winning hero in Jake Travis, someone who is super skilled, super fit, glib, oddly bookish and funny as a stiletto. Travis lives in a moral twilight that threatens to plunge him into total darkness." Florida Weekly "...a captivating book of lies and deceit as well as love and loss." Reader's Favorite "The incredible cast makes for a fantastic Florida caper...thrilling plot...fast-paced fans will appreciate this entertaining tale." Genre Go Around Reviews "Lane uses dialogue and descriptions beautifully...characters are sharp, witty and have depth." In My Words "Fans of Michael Connelly, Ace Atkins, and Dennis Lehane will find Lane's book satisfying on how it hits all the right notes." SceneSarasota - Praise from Amazon Reviewers for ROBERT LANE and the JAKE TRAVIS SERIES: "What a delight to find such a seamless fusion of art and intrigue in a genre that is so often threadbare. Bravo." "Thanks to Lee Child for his Robert Lane introduction. I'm hooked. It's been years since I've found a new hero and entered his world so gratefully." "Lane writes beautifully and eloquently. This is a great series." "Lane brings Florida into my book reading room and surrounds me with the smell of the tide, the rustle of palm fronds, the stultifying humidity broken by brief rain showers. A great series." "This author is a treasure." "Lane not only writes a good mystery with creative plots and fascinating characters, but includes introspection into the character's morality that makes the reader do the same." "Lane has the perfect touch. A deep heart for his characters, and the ability to draw you into his world so strongly that leaving it is always sad." "Jake is funny, deep, romantic, brave, loyal, and never gives up. A man's man and a woman's dream!" "Lane's descriptive passages of Florida are every bit as beautiful as James Lee Burke's word-paintings of Louisiana." "I really enjoy the characters. Jake's relation with Kathleen makes this series a fun read." "Robert Lane has a lovely way of turning a phrase into a statement of life." "Moving, introspective prose woven through an intricate, well-conceived plot. Mr. Lane is in a league of his own in this genre." "Right up there with Reacher. Where's this guy been hiding?" "I wish it was possible for Robert Lane to write a book a week! That's how much I love reading his work." Robert Lane is the author of the critically praised Jake Travis stand alone novels. Lane's debut novel, "The Second Letter", won the Gold Medal in the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) 2015 Benjamin Franklin Awards, for Best New Voice: Fiction. "The Elizabeth Walker Affair" won the Eric Hoffer Award for Best Mystery. "Searching For Dali" won the Readers' Favorite Gold Medal for Fiction/Mystery-Sleuth. Florida Weekly calls Jake Travis "a richly textured creation"; praising him as "one of the best leading men to take the thriller fiction stage in recent years."    Mr. Lane resides on the west coast of Florida. You can learn more at Robertlanebooks .com.