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Slime Incorporated
Hot shot Private Investigator Cole Ustick couldn’t care less about politics. However, his boss thrusts Ustick into the world of Idaho politics by assigning him the case of gubernatorial candidate Ignacio Hernandez. Hernandez wants to find the women behind thinly sourced allegations of sexual misconduct against him that appeared in the state’s largest newspaper.
When he’s confronted by uncooperative campaign staffers who would rather keep their own secrets than save their boss’ campaign Ustick takes matters into his own hands. He tricks the reporter behind the scandal into revealing one of Hernandez’s accusers. When the woman turns up dead and Hernandez is charged with her murder, Ustick finds himself embroiled in the biggest political scandal in Idaho history.
The body count rises as Ustick tries to uncover the truth behind a power hungry alliance that will stop at nothing. Will Ustick identify the true players behind the plot or become their next victim?
When he’s confronted by uncooperative campaign staffers who would rather keep their own secrets than save their boss’ campaign Ustick takes matters into his own hands. He tricks the reporter behind the scandal into revealing one of Hernandez’s accusers. When the woman turns up dead and Hernandez is charged with her murder, Ustick finds himself embroiled in the biggest political scandal in Idaho history.
The body count rises as Ustick tries to uncover the truth behind a power hungry alliance that will stop at nothing. Will Ustick identify the true players behind the plot or become their next victim?
- GenresMystery
232 pages, Paperback
First published February 21, 2014
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April 6, 2014
Isn't it exciting to find a book which is unique in an overcrowded genre?
Such is Slime Incorporated.
From the opening pages, this novel exudes energy and colour, not the least of it the generous array of the main character, Cole. A flamboyant young man who almost "thinks in colour," Cole is, nevertheless, a person of integrity and honour. This comes through clearly as he negotiates what is a very murky plot, involving betrayal of not only a fine political candidate - yes there is such an animal - but also vulnerable, innocent women.
Cole Ustick works for Newton's PI agency, a boss who shuns messy divorce and domestic cases, and concentrates on corporate, insurance and employee background checks. However, this time, the boss has been dealt a different hand and Newton is hired to discover who framed Ignacio Hernandez, the candidate in the Idaho state election, for sexual assault. Things go downhill from there...
No spoilers, so I will concentrate on the characters. Surprisingly, this plot has religious overtones but that said, this aspect does not slow down the plot or give the characters too much "sweetness."
Cole Ustick - most unusual name, but it suits him - carries a private pain which is hidden under an exotic exterior - love his long hair! He reminds me of the Australian Rainbow Lorikeets abounding in our backyard - but the author has cleverly endowed him with compassion and intelligence without making him ridiculous - a rare feat. I was delighted by Cole's love of classical music and skill as a pianist.
A most enjoyable read and I hope Graham brings out more "Cole" stories.
Such is Slime Incorporated.
From the opening pages, this novel exudes energy and colour, not the least of it the generous array of the main character, Cole. A flamboyant young man who almost "thinks in colour," Cole is, nevertheless, a person of integrity and honour. This comes through clearly as he negotiates what is a very murky plot, involving betrayal of not only a fine political candidate - yes there is such an animal - but also vulnerable, innocent women.
Cole Ustick works for Newton's PI agency, a boss who shuns messy divorce and domestic cases, and concentrates on corporate, insurance and employee background checks. However, this time, the boss has been dealt a different hand and Newton is hired to discover who framed Ignacio Hernandez, the candidate in the Idaho state election, for sexual assault. Things go downhill from there...
No spoilers, so I will concentrate on the characters. Surprisingly, this plot has religious overtones but that said, this aspect does not slow down the plot or give the characters too much "sweetness."
Cole Ustick - most unusual name, but it suits him - carries a private pain which is hidden under an exotic exterior - love his long hair! He reminds me of the Australian Rainbow Lorikeets abounding in our backyard - but the author has cleverly endowed him with compassion and intelligence without making him ridiculous - a rare feat. I was delighted by Cole's love of classical music and skill as a pianist.
A most enjoyable read and I hope Graham brings out more "Cole" stories.
June 21, 2014
Surprised! That is the best word to describe this novel by Adam Graham. It is not the plot twists or characters who come to life in SLIME INCORPORATED although those are well thought out, but it was simply the fact that this book as a whole surprised me as to how much I really liked it. I am a long time listener to Adam's Old-Time Radio podcast on which he often mentioned SLIME INCORPORATED so I downloaded the Kindle edition more out of support for his show than any real interest in reading it. However, once I started, I could not put it down.
SLIME INCORPORATED by Adam Graham is a really fun and unique read in a genre that is very crowded with characters who are hard to differentiate and clichés that become quickly irritating. However, Cole is, with all of his faults, a flamboyant albeit cocky detective driving a pink Jaguar who is also a person of integrity and honor - rare for a modern detective.
To be fair, SLIME INCORPORATED is not top shelf literature but it does not pretend to be. The characters are fun, the bad guys BAD and the plot is complicated enough to make you continue to adjust your solutions as you read. Give it SLIME INCORPORATED a read and be SURPRISED!
Recommended for all who like detective fiction.
SLIME INCORPORATED by Adam Graham is a really fun and unique read in a genre that is very crowded with characters who are hard to differentiate and clichés that become quickly irritating. However, Cole is, with all of his faults, a flamboyant albeit cocky detective driving a pink Jaguar who is also a person of integrity and honor - rare for a modern detective.
To be fair, SLIME INCORPORATED is not top shelf literature but it does not pretend to be. The characters are fun, the bad guys BAD and the plot is complicated enough to make you continue to adjust your solutions as you read. Give it SLIME INCORPORATED a read and be SURPRISED!
Recommended for all who like detective fiction.
July 3, 2015
Adam's first detective novel is a delightful read. His detective, Cole Ustick (pronounced you-stick), is quite an interesting fellow. He is an intuitive investigator and lady's man; and he sports colorful clothing (lavender suit?) and a pony tail. He is insightful, polite, humorous, and altogether likeable. He works for a detective agency that does not investigate murders or handle domestic cases. However, circumstances lead the agency to jump into the middle of a very sensitive murder investigation.
Slime Incorporated takes place in the midst of a dirty race for the Governorship of Idaho. It is filled with mystery, suspense, and humor. It is well worth the read.
Slime Incorporated takes place in the midst of a dirty race for the Governorship of Idaho. It is filled with mystery, suspense, and humor. It is well worth the read.
January 13, 2018
One of the great problems with self-published ebooks is the lack of professional editing and proofreading. Nearly every book, and certainly every novel, benefits from another set of eyes looking for typos which pass the spell check but are nonetheless the wrong word; improper capitalization; and incorrect grammar. And every mystery benefits from a ruthless editor who can correct the pacing of the story by tighten overlong passages and suggesting other sections that might be expanded.
Because of this, Slime, Inc. fares poorly in comparison to other first novels by new authors I've recently discovered, including Barbara Nickless', Blood on the Tracks, C.J. Box or L.J. Sellers.
This is the author's first novel, and I would have given it a higher rating but for the fact that it lurches along like a first draft. Certainly it's refreshing to read a mystery novel in which the protagonist actually lives and works in a smaller city like Boise. All of the authors mentioned in the previous paragraph have set their books where they live (Denver, rural Wyoming, Eugene, Oregon). The characters in this book were well developed and interesting, and the locale unique. There is a lot here which Graham could use for Book 2 of his series.
Only please, expand your list of people who read it before publishing it, so it's not so frustrating.
Because of this, Slime, Inc. fares poorly in comparison to other first novels by new authors I've recently discovered, including Barbara Nickless', Blood on the Tracks, C.J. Box or L.J. Sellers.
This is the author's first novel, and I would have given it a higher rating but for the fact that it lurches along like a first draft. Certainly it's refreshing to read a mystery novel in which the protagonist actually lives and works in a smaller city like Boise. All of the authors mentioned in the previous paragraph have set their books where they live (Denver, rural Wyoming, Eugene, Oregon). The characters in this book were well developed and interesting, and the locale unique. There is a lot here which Graham could use for Book 2 of his series.
Only please, expand your list of people who read it before publishing it, so it's not so frustrating.
April 2, 2016
An awesome who done it with more twists and turns than a back woods trail.
Politics, murder, and mayhem. If your looking for a mystery that keeps you guessing, full of intrigue,fun and deals with some serious subjects but doesn't go over the line; then look no further.
If you're a fan of Great detectives of old time radio, then there are plenty of Easter eggs to keep you smiling.
Politics, murder, and mayhem. If your looking for a mystery that keeps you guessing, full of intrigue,fun and deals with some serious subjects but doesn't go over the line; then look no further.
If you're a fan of Great detectives of old time radio, then there are plenty of Easter eggs to keep you smiling.
May 9, 2014
Slime Incorporated is an interesting story about a private investigator asked to take on a different case from what he is used to.Going from the usual corporate type work to a case with politics and sexual overtones challenges Cole but he handles it well.A good read.
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June 13, 2014Good read! Not your usual who dunit! The degree of off the wall realism makes it more believeable! The good guys are always perfect and in time!
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