Privatedetective Stories

In 1950s Los Angeles, prolific "people-finder", RICK YOUNGE must find an embezzling mob accountant, a missing dead husband (who might not be so dead after all), a mystery by-mail 'secret admirerer', and his own kidnapped dog, all while trying to keep the lights on for another month and stay sober long enough to ponder what life's all about in this debut adventure for L.A.'s most 'by-the-seat-of-his-wrinkled-pants' private detective.

Or the story of the man who went looking for adultery and came back with a lemon. When a man suspects his wife, Marjorie, of having an affair, there are only two things he can do: assume her guilt and find another wife, or go to a private investigator. Kevin did the latter. But when the private investigator doesn't quite turn out to be what Kevin expects, he is forced to investigate Marjorie's affair alone, and uncovers a web of conspiracy that is so complicated that he hasn't the first idea where to start. Until Marjorie takes over...

"Thrilling!" "Humorous!" "Captivating!" "Fascinating!" Intriguing!" In Revelations: Roads to Redemption, a rambunctious team of vigilante heroes takes us on an emotionally charged, action-packed journey to find a missing fiancé Miami, FL, Haitian-American author Yanatha Desouvre action-adventure/thriller that pays homage to Wyclef Jean and honors timeless Haitian proverbs Synopsis: After Amara's fiancé goes missing, Grayson Goodman and his unorthodox, ragtag vigilante crew must get ahead of the FBI to find out what happened that night at the upscale Club Escape in Philadelphia. Our heroes take on an action-packed, emotionally charged journey from the city of 'Brotherly Love' to the 'Magic City' of Miami, that will unravel their deepest, darkest secrets, and force them to face the dire consequences of yesterday's choices. Justice is a fury, but redemption is a slow burn. On this perilous quest, the high-spirited squad (Grayson, Amara, Dominique, and Zoklo) must learn to temper their steel and forge their destinies. Will this rambunctious team complete its mission with all the friendships unscathed? Revelations: Roads to Redemption is a sequel to Yanatha Desouvre's "Impossible to put down" debut novel, To Whom Much is Given, available on Amazon. Inspired by timeless proverbs from Haiti, Book Two of the Goodman Chronicles takes us through high-stakes scenarios that are fast, funny, fierce, and captivating - all the while paying homage to some of the (un)recognized Haitian figures who have guided the author's own journey.

Ayaka is a private detective who had a traumatic childhood and wants to be able to fight for herself. But she has a few bumps ahead of her... Original story? AMBW/BWAM (Asian man Black woman) [All Rights Reserved] ! DO NOT STEAL !

A couple deeply in love. The only dark cloud hanging above their heads is the sexual harassment by Mandy's Boss. Greg is not always a violent man at least when he is not paid to be but Greg might just unleash the beast but before the proverbial beast is ever released Mandy's Boss ends up dead and Greg is suddenly Suspect number one.

On Oct. 1, 1947, Paul Jasper Monroe was lynched at Hangman's Oak. He was a decorated WWII veteran. He was Black. He was also Gay. Despite rumors, no one was ever arrested. Sixty-eight years later on the anniversary of Monroe's murder, George Armstrong Cutter, often suspected as one of the killers, was found hanging from Hangman's Oak. Revenge or Justice?

This is a full novel I'm putting out in multiple parts on Wattpad, ScribbleHub and other sites. You can purchase the full story as well at my Ko-fi store or Amazon. Warren finds himself in the bed with a pretty, blonde woman who's quietly sleeping. That's the start of his problems! Warren doesn't know who the woman is and what he's doing there! In fact, he's not even sure what decade it is. Warren is dead! He knows this as a fact. By now, he expected to be wearing wings or running around with a pitchfork in hand. Instead, Warren's afterlife is an eerie, mixed-up purgatory. Instead of standing at the Pearly Gates, he's trying to survive inside of a film world made up of obscure movies from the past. Worse, Warren understands this far too well that he is just one of many lost souls trapped inside a bizarre reality engraved into celluloid by long-dead writers. He finds that his lot in this new life is to wake inside the body of someone who will be the upcoming murder victim. Warren carries no memories of the character and must piece together his identity. Once the woman next to him wakes, Warren's day quickly goes downhill. He quickly discovers that he's aboard a tramp steamer returning from Cuba during the 1930s. Finding himself involved with an unsavory group of associates, Warren suddenly stands accused of two murders. Just one step away from the police and the gallows, the accused man must identify and trap the real killer. Escaping from the police and on the run from gangsters, Warren discovers Amber, his reluctant witness to his innocence may not be the person he thinks she is. Slowly he finds Amber may hold the key to his escape from purgatory. However, can Warren convince the woman that their fates are linked as they seek to discover the murderer?

Jax Cuthbert is a Private Investigator who thinks his life can't get any worse until one day it does, a lot worse. Sofia is a successful banker in the Scottish golf capital St Andrews. Sofia is also the ex wife of Jax and harbours a dark secret. One big enough to get her killed. Jax is thrust into the other side of an investigation as he is the main suspect in a murder he did not commit, can he clear his name or will Sofia's death be the final nail in the coffin for Jax. If the case doesn't kill him the secrets might.

Amie Chandler and El Witt run Chandler & Witt Investigations, a small PI agency. Chandler & Witt stories either chronicle the cases they work on, or are vignettes capturing the moments between cases. #Noirish n.b. **Chapters are placed in order but being released out of order, as I write**

When Irish stumbles across Florence Rice who is about to commit suicide, he unleashes a series of increasingly terrible events. Seeking to prove his new client is sane, Ray discovers a conspiracy involvingthe top state psychiatrist with plenty of political muscle. Soon, he's accused of killing his own laywer after Florence is taken away. Ray's unusual solution saves his client from certain death. However, the results leave him even more cynical about trusting people. As Irish attempts to save his neck from the police and paid killers, the tentacles of Andras extends deeper into the city. Blood sacrifices and seemingly random murders put the citizens of Oyster City on edge. As Andras, in the guise of Peter Smyth asserts his control over his pool of demon followers, he joins forces with a notorious gangster, Jacobi. However, the demon's followers begin to have doubts about their role in the new world. When one cult member confides her fears to Catherine Bennett, Ray's photographer partner, doesn't realize she now has a target on her back. Returning to Oyster City, the shamus must confront Jacobi in a deadly clash that changes everything for Ray Irish. The Ray Irish Occult Suspense series consists of characters who reflect the less-than-ideal social, moral, and ideological standards of historical pulp and suspense fiction. The stories include offensive language and innuendo used during the 1940s. The story contains graphic violence and/or sexual violence and Intended for adult readers. This book does not contain explicit sexual content.

Amaya Vixen would love one day where she doesn't have to worry about Oni attacks, haunted churches, a fucking dragon sleeping in a backyard pool, or bunyips in the damn sewers (Don't ask. Just. Don't.). Just one. But no. Instead of getting better, her life gets worse. Now, she has the most influential paranormal in the country on her case-Shakur Laghmani. The magical equivalent to the president. Nobody knows what he is, but they know he's unbelievably powerful. And now he wants her to track down a package for him, stolen right from under his nose. What the hell has she gotten into now?

A runaway teen comes to P.I. James Cartwright for help. She claims to have evidence that will clear her boyfriend of murder. Her boyfriend is also slated for execution in the next few hours. But is the evidence enough? Highest Ranking - #25 Crime Fiction, #07 Wattys2018

Private detectives undertake various types of investigations based on the needs of their clients. Some common types of investigations conducted by private detectives include: 1. Background Investigations: Private detectives conduct thorough background checks on individuals or companies to gather information about their personal or professional history, including criminal records, employment verification, and educational qualifications. 2. Family Law Investigations: Private detectives assist in child custody cases, domestic disputes, and divorce proceedings by gathering evidence related to child welfare, parental fitness, and spousal misconduct. 3. Fraud Investigations: Private detectives investigate cases of insurance fraud, financial fraud, corporate fraud, or any other form of fraudulent activity by collecting evidence, conducting interviews, and analyzing financial documents. 4. Infidelity Investigations: Private detectives are often hired to investigate suspicions of marital infidelity. They gather evidence, conduct surveillance, and provide proof of a partner's extramarital affairs. 5. Cyber Investigations: With the rise of digital crimes, private detectives specialize in cyber investigations, including tracking cyberbullying incidents, identifying online impersonation, and uncovering digital evidence in cases related to hacking, data breaches, or online scams. 6. Missing Persons Investigations: Private detectives help locate missing persons by conducting thorough searches, interviewing witnesses, and using various resources such as databases, surveillance, and social media analysis. 7. Cold Case Investigations: Private detectives assist law enforcement agencies or individuals in reopening and solving unsolved cases by re-examining evidence, conducting interviews, and employing advanced investigative techniques.

Alone on a distant planet in the far future, private-eye Jimmy Nash contemplates the new world he has found himself in and where his old world fits in with the life of Pandrusa and the knights of Oberon. No copyright infringement intended. The Grand Order of Oberon was mentioned in the 1985 Doctor Who serial 'Revelation of the Daleks' and created by Eric Saward.

February 20, 2008 was the day it all started. On this day, Sierra Lopez witnessed her parents being killed and she wasn't satisfied with the results of the case. This led her to pursue a career as a private detective and criminal lawyer. Read to see what Sierra's world is like and join the journey as she solves crimes and defends the innocent!

A new leaf, a criminal syndicate, a past filled with ambition transferred to the present alongside a world filled with an entirely new breed of bad guys. This is the world Detective Moe Wolf must navigate after turning his life around whilst accompanied by Diane Foxington. His journey starts with a missing person yet soon spirals into a world filled with dread and despair. [COARSE LANGUAGE AND REFERENCE ADVISORY: THIS STORY CONTAINS REFERENCES TO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, THREAT BY GUNPOINT, CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, NUDITY AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY! IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO READ THIS UNLESS YOU ARE EITHER EIGHTEEN+ OR KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING INTO!] [ACT I COMPLETION DATE: 2022-10-28] Inspired by Backbone (Game) & Film Noir (Movie Genre) [Current Word Count: ~40,000]

Roses have many representations. For Holly Cassia, it's one of pure dread. Dread knowing that the RoseBlood Killer has murdered both of her parents in a poetically twisted way, and now they're after her, leaving only threatening love notes and blood-red roses to remind her that they're closer than she thinks... and they aren't going anywhere. Before they can strike, though, the equally unusual Tyrel Trust, a group of three detective siblings involved in helping solve the case, takes Holly away from her home and to a place where she can work with them to expose the obsessive killer safely. However, time is ticking, and Holly is the last victim in the murderer's sights. If she dies, she's sure that they'll disappear for good, and the case will go cold. But can she learn to trust the Tyrels, especially Emerson, who seems more alike to her than anyone she's met before? Could the strange murder that happened in their own family three years ago be connected to the one that took away the Cassias' lives? And will the Tyrels manage to reopen the cold case that left them fatherless, to solve The Case of the RoseBlood Killer once and for all, or will the truth remain buried? "Roses are red, "Blood is too, "You're better off dead, "I'm coming for you."

Damon Stewart is a local homicide investigator who likes the idea of bringing closure and justice to those who can't bring it on themselves. When middle-aged men are turning up dead all in Denver and Colorado Springs, Damon is on the job. It's when Raelyn Mitchells shows up and steals his thunder that the real job starts. Contract only, private detective Raelyn Mitchells is hired to help the locals with a serial killer case. Working for the police isn't common, but she's done it before. But when the local homicide investigator, Damon Stewart, gets in her way, competition gets intense and sparks fly. But the sparks aren't only related to the case.

17-year-old Simon Blink hires a private eye to help him find who murdered his uncle. It is soon discovered that his death was linked to a mysterious painting.