Ray Quinn, PI, wants a client different from the usual enraged, cheating husband type – until he gets one. After being hired to find Logan Ramsey, former cop and current alcoholic and thief, complications arise from a sudden murder, a dishonest employer and his romance-minded secretary. Staying on top of the twists and turns in the case challenges Quinn’s physical strength as he recovers from a serious shooting and self-medicates with a bit too much Jim Beam. What is Quinn’s employer hiding, and what did Ramsey have up his sleeve? Of the many people who wanted Ramsey dead, can Quinn find the real murderer – before they find him?
Mynheir has written a classic detective novel. His experience in police and undercover work shines through, making the inner workings of the story realistic and believable. Ray Quinn sounds like a PI from an old black-and-white movie with modern technological trappings, and despite his flaws, one can’t help but cheer him on.
My favorite part of this book is the perspective. The stereotypical view of an ex-cop is of a hardcore, no-holds-barred, tough guy image; and while Quinn is extremely cynical and somewhat down, he retains hope that he can make a difference in the world. Mynheir writes without extensive bar-hopping (some Jim Beam being the exception), swearing, or casual sex, making this the cleanest, yet completely realistic and believable, detective story I’ve ever read. Quinn’s focus on the job – not what some consider to be the ‘perks’ – make him an old-world style hero.
The second book in the Ray Quinn series, Mynheir weaves the relevant information from the first book into the story seamlessly; however, this one was so good that I’m definitely going to find a copy of the first to read – and I’ll be on the lookout for the next one.
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I received a free copy of this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest review.
