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.

Petectives: Under Fire by Robert J. Smith - It's the 4th of July and the Petectives are feeling the heat! In the midst of a sweltering heat wave, feline detectives Yoshi and Gatsby get word that an old enemy is back and running a protection racket in their neighborhood. When an attack lands Gatsby's girlfriend in the veterinary hospital, he gets hot under the collar but it may take Yoshi's cool logic to shut down a gang of animal criminals and clear a dog from a horrible accusation. The Petectives are back and there's going to be fireworks!

After experiencing the harsh death of his father, Ben Noir wanted to be a private eye and start helping people with crime. Alongside that, he mastered the arts of Street Fighting. He became a hero named Ebony Noir and finds the person who killed Miles Noir aka Ben's Father..

Here is the real kicker I started my P.I career less than 3 months ago and where am I now? Iam laying on the side of the road with a knife sticking out of my chest. I want to thank @quaddle For making this amazing book cover

The Case of the Bygone Brother is now complete. Small Town . . . Big Case. After taking over O'Hara & Palzetti, Confidential Investigations from her dad and his partner, Alex O'Hara's bottom line has taken a plunge. So when a femme fatale offers her the case of a lifetime along with a huge advance, Alex sees her finances on a definite upswing. She might even be able to change her diet from ramen noodles to prime rib. But someone doesn't want her to find the long-lost brother. Complicating matters is the return of Alex's old heartthrob, Nick Palzetti. Is he really there just to see her or does he have an ulterior motive? The Lake Michigan resort town of Fair Haven is abuzz with the news that O'Hara & Palzetti are together again.

Charlie and Walter his 18 yr old assistant are called in to solve a warehouse burglary. Do the crims have inside help? Walters computer skills will prove crucial in solving the mystery.

Dragonfell City is large metropolis that grows almost by the day. Many people come here to try and make a life for themselves, other are just trying to get by. Between the many skyscrapers, nightclubs and diners roams not just humans. Orc, gnomes, goblins and others join them in the streets during the day. But at night the streets are roamed by gangsters and other lowlives. One young private investigator named Jackery Atlas tries to survive this city. It can be difficult just paying rent for his office/home. How could he ever handle stolen jewelry or murders?

Melissa Kale, who recently lost her job, is attempting to maintain her composure by sticking to a routine in order to combat depression. She's suddenly thrusts into a murder investigation of her former friend now sworn enemy,Daisy summer as the prime suspect in her murder. Daisy the same person who got her fired, turns up dead a week later at her favourite cafe , at her favourite spot before an already scheduled meeting with Melissa.

2021 Pencraft Award Winner! When a dangerous drug is released to market and threatens those he loves, Neil Baggio must hunt down and wipe out the drug lords in charge. A trip to Santa Fe is just what Neil and Maria need to recharge and get a break from work. But when Maria finds herself entangled with the Gaines Chemical case, she becomes a vulnerable target. A dangerous drug is pending market release, and it's up to Neil to stop it and save Maria. As Neil races around the world chasing the drug lords, he faces a ruthless and skilled enemy capable of taking his life and those he loves. Can he survive long enough to save Maria?

The daughter of a police chief and the son of a dirty cop have their own private detective agency. One night, a routine investigation goes awry, putting the detectives on the trail of a dangerous, redheaded killer. They'll have to brave a contentious relationship with the local police to solve the case and capture the vicious vixen before she strikes again. Author's Note: I will post a new chapter every week.

Arden was hired for a simple job: to investigate the elite, rich Tiffany Cunningham and her direct involvement in her father's disappearance. The Cunningham's are elite, rich and powerful - holding influence over the media and the public. Arden hadn't anticipate how difficult it would be to intertwine her life with Tiffany to gain more information and details. However, the more Arden gets involved, the more she learns that Tiffany's in deep. And the more Arden finds herself falling down the same hole, falling for Tiffany, too. It was always an equation for trouble.

Self explanatory about people getting in the way of your own goals and your entire destiny is being interrupted by them.

Just read :) I promise it's worth it

Tamara gives Gardiner some information.

Los Angeles, 1990, an animated town of neon, money, and dirty secrets. You need someone to dig behind the shiny, happy veneers of Hollywood and Toon Town only one duck is worth calling- Toon private investigator Quentin Fowl. When the party-girl sister of Ariel the Little Mermaid goes missing Fowl is hired by a Disney exec named Otto Werkenger to track her down. Unfortunately for Fowl, this duck is about to find himself out in unknown, dark waters, and it'll take all the Toon detective skills he has to save his own feathers. Set in the world of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" this is an 80s-style noir detective story in a time when Toons stopped being funny and started getting serious. In the course of his investigation Quentin Fowl will come upon many cartoon characters of that day and yesteryear, including Bart Simpson, Fritz the Cat, and more.

A Miriam Weitz story

Vanessa Andrews is a self-made millionairess in danger from her business rival. She hires a PI to help her secure her candy empire and find out whether her fiancee, Joan has anything to do with the threatening messages she has been receiving. Join her for a fast-paced joy ride into the world of corporate espionage, traumatic pasts, soul friendships and a love that is surprising, exciting, and yet stable as a rock.

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.

I should never have taken the case.

A Rachel Vasquez story; payback in New York City