Murder by the Book

A Nick Bancroft Mystery, Book 1

De: Bob Liter

Narrado por: James R. Cheatham

Duración: 5 h y 7 m

Resumen del Editor

A book on sexual etiquette, more lies than truth, and a sexy visiting detective complicate the first case of Central City investigative reporter Nick Bancroft.

A young woman with a sex etiquette book in her lap is found dead at a high school football stadium. Freelance reporter and novice PI Nick Bancroft is hired by the girl’s father Ramsey Sinclair to find the killer and gets kicked around by various suspects as he pursues the killer and the story.

His work is interrupted when he begins a love affair with receptionist Maggie Atley. But the course of true love is complicated along with the investigation, when detective Faustine Smith, also hired by Nick’s client Mr. Sinclair, begins making passes of her own at Nick. Faustine, who was hired to keep an eye on Nick, does an excellent job, most of the time.

As the case unfolds, there are elements of danger, drama, and deception. Nick finds few things are as they seem, and no one can be trusted in this risqué mystery and adventure.

Nick Bancroft mysteries are:

"Power-packed...draw the reader into the story from the opening line and hold the attention to the surprising end. Peopled with fascinating, credible characters," (Holly Martin in Black Dragon Reviews)

"Full of twists and turns. A real Loo-Loo!" (Detra Fitch in Huntress Book Reviews)

"The equivalent of comfort food for the reader of detective mysteries, it is the type of story you read with smoky jazz playing on your stereo and a snifter of brandy sitting on the table next to you. Murder by the Book is a mystery reader's meal for when all you want is a good yarn and a chair to relax in." (S. A. Gordon, author of Murder Picnic)

"Deft tales of murder, complicity, and downright evil, gripping narratives which appeal to the lover of good action-packed mystery thrillers. Highly recommended." (Molly's Reviews)

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Good story

This book was really good it was so hard for me to put down I liked the story line and the person narrating it it was serious and funny at times I like the mystery of the who done it it is definitely my kind of book if you want to read a book with a who done it this is the one to read absolutely loved it

good

A twisted path if deception and coverups, but Nick is tenacious and uncovers it all. Enjoyable listen. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a good job bringing it to life.

It's ok

The story started well but then fizzled. It was too wordy. Nick Bancroft is narcissistic. His relationships with people are shallow. He did find the killer and solve the mystery, but it could have been done in the middle of the book. The narrator did a fabulous good job which is why O gave a better rating.