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The Case of the Red Flame: A Tristan Beaufort Humorous Mystery
In this humorous mystery, Lucy is a young woman whose life has been almost entirely absorbed by an early blooming apathy when she is hired to assist eccentric private detective Tristan Beaufort, a man whose wildness, endless optimism, and occasional naiveté seem at odds with his chosen career. Her job is to keep a written account of his cases, to play the Watson to his Holmes.
They are hired by a woman who suspects her wife, Professor Jennifer Darvis, is having an affair. What begins as a simple investigation of adultery soon spirals into a case of conspiracy, arson, and murder.
Professor Darvis is a delusionally self-assured academic whose writings regarding the existence of a shadowy organization known only as The Quadrette have failed to find an audience outside of her students, for whom she has made her book assigned reading. However, an FBI agent shows up on her doorstep, insisting that her theories have spawned a series of murders, and requesting her help in preventing further deaths.
Soon, Tristan and Lucy find themselves unravelling a plot surrounding Darvis which seems as though it could not exist, despite the evidence they encounter at every turn. Their adventures will bring them up against the police, the enigmatic FBI Agent, and the leader of The Quadrette herself.
They are hired by a woman who suspects her wife, Professor Jennifer Darvis, is having an affair. What begins as a simple investigation of adultery soon spirals into a case of conspiracy, arson, and murder.
Professor Darvis is a delusionally self-assured academic whose writings regarding the existence of a shadowy organization known only as The Quadrette have failed to find an audience outside of her students, for whom she has made her book assigned reading. However, an FBI agent shows up on her doorstep, insisting that her theories have spawned a series of murders, and requesting her help in preventing further deaths.
Soon, Tristan and Lucy find themselves unravelling a plot surrounding Darvis which seems as though it could not exist, despite the evidence they encounter at every turn. Their adventures will bring them up against the police, the enigmatic FBI Agent, and the leader of The Quadrette herself.
266 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2026
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August 8, 2026
Book 1 of Tristan Beaufort Humorous Mysteries. And a wonderful start it is! Look forward to more from this world.
'Their adventures will bring them up against the police, the enigmatic FBI Agent, and the leader of The Quadrette herself.'
The characters were very appealing and likeable and quirky and mysterious and compelling and complicated. Plot was intriguing and exciting and well paced. World building was excellent and expertly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
'Their adventures will bring them up against the police, the enigmatic FBI Agent, and the leader of The Quadrette herself.'
The characters were very appealing and likeable and quirky and mysterious and compelling and complicated. Plot was intriguing and exciting and well paced. World building was excellent and expertly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Recieved an ARC through booksprout this is my review on it-
First of all, can we PLEASE appreciate the author's writing?? The writing, the pacing, the characters were so well done that I was hooked
The characters were another highlight I was soo convinced Professor Darvis would annoy me, only for her to become my favorite characterrrr Her confidence, intelligence, and sarcasm made her such a good character I also loved the dynamic between Tristan and Lucy, wanted to see more of them🤭
And I have to mention Walter He's one of those morally gray side characters who'll help when it matters but won't hesitate to act in his own interest either. He felt so real, and I have way too many of his "A man like me..." lines highlighted. 😭
Now about my favourite part though, was how the author incorporated mathematical puzzles and coded clues into the mystery. Instead of just following the investigation, i get to solve parts of it alongside the characters, which made the reading experience so goodd there were so many moments where I just had to stop and admire the author's brain btw
I had such a great time reading this and I'm already attached to these characters. If book two gives me more of this trio, more mysteries,more puzzles more of lucy and Tristan and new characterss I'm picking it up immediatelyy
Can't wait for book 2. 🫶🏻
Thank you to the Author and publisher for providing me with an advance review copy :))
First of all, can we PLEASE appreciate the author's writing?? The writing, the pacing, the characters were so well done that I was hooked
The characters were another highlight I was soo convinced Professor Darvis would annoy me, only for her to become my favorite characterrrr Her confidence, intelligence, and sarcasm made her such a good character I also loved the dynamic between Tristan and Lucy, wanted to see more of them🤭
And I have to mention Walter He's one of those morally gray side characters who'll help when it matters but won't hesitate to act in his own interest either. He felt so real, and I have way too many of his "A man like me..." lines highlighted. 😭
Now about my favourite part though, was how the author incorporated mathematical puzzles and coded clues into the mystery. Instead of just following the investigation, i get to solve parts of it alongside the characters, which made the reading experience so goodd there were so many moments where I just had to stop and admire the author's brain btw
I had such a great time reading this and I'm already attached to these characters. If book two gives me more of this trio, more mysteries,more puzzles more of lucy and Tristan and new characterss I'm picking it up immediatelyy
Can't wait for book 2. 🫶🏻
Thank you to the Author and publisher for providing me with an advance review copy :))
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