Shane Ireland, Elf Detective 3 - Case of the Missing Coed

Book three centers around Shane Ireland's Ex, Special Agent Allison Jones. The story begins with Agent Jones being attacked in an alley, on a routine call, by a knife wielding cook. Shocked by Allison's wound Shane is torn between his feelings for Allison and going to sunny Florida on a case. Unknown to Allison or Shane, Allison's mother has hired him to investigate the disappearance of her younger daughter. What a first glance appears to be a childish prank turns ugly when kidnappers call. Upon learning the kidnapped coed is Allison's sister Shane confronts her with the news prompting Allison to make plans to travel to Florida to help him solve the case.