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Undone
Since Burt retired at fifty-two, he’s been bored. After a chance encounter with a mugger he decides he might just be meant to save the world one crime at a time. And voilà, Burt’s Private Investigations is born. Before he knows it, he’s in deep and possibly over his head. He stumbles onto a dead body, which turns out to be the daughter of the town’s country club owner who has rumblings of mob ties in his past. The clues lead him all over the North Georgia mountains, but the most intriguing ones lead to an end of the world compound and its charismatic leader. Thrown into a bizarre new world, Burt uses his humor to charm potential suspects, his eccentric friends to aid in his discoveries, and his new zest for life to charge directly ahead into the unknown as he learns on the job how to catch a killer.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2018
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About the author
Jason Deas
16 books41 followersJason Deas has taught art in elementary schools for over a decade. He likes his job three and a half days a week. He is a songwriter, sculptor, and makes a mean pot of chili. Most of his writing used to take place at Georgia campgrounds, inside a three-man tent or sitting at an uncomfortable concrete picnic table. He wouldn’t have had it any other way until he one day found a 70’s-model camper where he now writes in luxury. Jason has published flash fiction and poems. After writing Birdsongs, a mystery for adults, his nieces asked him to write a book for kids and he granted their wish and wrote Camp Timber View. He had so much fun writing it he is currently putting the finishing touches on another middle grade novel titled The Big Stinky City. He is also working on the sequel to Birdsongs titled, Baptized by Jim.
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June 27, 2019
Quick Info
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Burt
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What happens?
Burt is a retired teacher that as most retirees are bored with too much time on their hands (sorry neighbour Bryan). He has a small win of stopping a thief and decides he could do more like this and sets up a private investigator unofficially.
It starts to get more serious when Burt gets his next case which involves a body being found. Showing him that maybe this wasn't the best idea he had had.
Final thoughts
This isn't the worst mystery I've read but its not my cup of tea. I prefer more cosy mysteries or at least that was what I wanted now. It was nice to read a book with a male lead in a mystery; its normally more thrillers with male leads and mysteries with female leads.
Would I read again?: Not likely
Would I read this author again?: Yes
Standalone/Cliffhanger?: Standalone
Part of a Series?: Yes
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Meeting the Characters
Burt
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What happens?
Burt is a retired teacher that as most retirees are bored with too much time on their hands (sorry neighbour Bryan). He has a small win of stopping a thief and decides he could do more like this and sets up a private investigator unofficially.
It starts to get more serious when Burt gets his next case which involves a body being found. Showing him that maybe this wasn't the best idea he had had.
Final thoughts
This isn't the worst mystery I've read but its not my cup of tea. I prefer more cosy mysteries or at least that was what I wanted now. It was nice to read a book with a male lead in a mystery; its normally more thrillers with male leads and mysteries with female leads.
Would I read again?: Not likely
Would I read this author again?: Yes
July 19, 2019
Burt is bored with retirement. Through a few chance circumstances, he ends up making the decision to begin his own private investigation company. The first case is easy. The second brings him face to face with a dead girl, a business owner with a shady past, and a doomsday cult. Will he figure out who the killer is or be put out of business for good?
There were so many relatable moments in this book that I absolutely adored the main character. I think my favorite line was “The whole purpose of paying at the pump was to avoid human interaction.”
There were a lot of goofy moments like this that really made the main character, and supporting characters feel real. This entire storyline was fantastic. While I’ve read/listened to a lot of detective murder mysteries, I’ve never come across one with such a unique angle before.
Narration was perfect.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
There were so many relatable moments in this book that I absolutely adored the main character. I think my favorite line was “The whole purpose of paying at the pump was to avoid human interaction.”
There were a lot of goofy moments like this that really made the main character, and supporting characters feel real. This entire storyline was fantastic. While I’ve read/listened to a lot of detective murder mysteries, I’ve never come across one with such a unique angle before.
Narration was perfect.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
May 13, 2021
I really liked this book and liked the characters in it. My favorite was Burt. This was well written and flowed from chapter to chapter. What an interesting ending to the story. It was good enough for me to look for more in the series.
September 28, 2018
Undone is the first book in the Burt Bigsley Murder series by Jason Deas. As I’m a fan of mysteries, I was excited to listen to this audiobook and it did not disappoint!
Burt is a retired school teacher with too much time on his hands. After stopping a purse snatcher, he celebrates and decides that it’s time to put his free time to better use and just like that Burt’s an unlicensed private investigator. And after solving his first case, Burt’s a little cocky. Burt’s next case won’t be as easy when he finds a body and soon he’s all over the place following the clues to her killer.
Sometimes the first book in a series can just be overwhelming with all the information and characters but that was not the case with this one. This book was written to just let you enjoy this one, while building the world for future books. The character of Burt was well done. Sometimes he came across as just an old man that got lucky and sometimes he seems pretty naive, but he was an easy to like character, who was smart and good on his feet. He was thrown in some weird, crazy situations but he handled them well. Sometimes I questioned his methods, but it just further developed his character.
The murder mystery was very well done! There were so many clues, twists and turns that I never figured it out before Burt had his reveal! I really thought it was one person and that the author was just trying to throw me off the scent with the twists and turns! I was wrong!
The narrator of this book is Kyle Tait, who did a fantastic job with all the characters! The narrator had an easy to listen to voice and was able to bring the story to life. He had an easy pace, clear diction with no weird pauses. The narrator expressed the appropriate emotion to really bring the story to life!
I really hope the author continues this series as he’s done such a great job with this first book! The author has really done a great job of with this first book and built a lot of interesting characters, I’d love to see more of them.
Overall: 5 stars
Performance: 5 stars
Story: 5 stars!
**I was given this audiobook by the author via Audiobook Boom at my request and have voluntarily left this review**
Burt is a retired school teacher with too much time on his hands. After stopping a purse snatcher, he celebrates and decides that it’s time to put his free time to better use and just like that Burt’s an unlicensed private investigator. And after solving his first case, Burt’s a little cocky. Burt’s next case won’t be as easy when he finds a body and soon he’s all over the place following the clues to her killer.
Sometimes the first book in a series can just be overwhelming with all the information and characters but that was not the case with this one. This book was written to just let you enjoy this one, while building the world for future books. The character of Burt was well done. Sometimes he came across as just an old man that got lucky and sometimes he seems pretty naive, but he was an easy to like character, who was smart and good on his feet. He was thrown in some weird, crazy situations but he handled them well. Sometimes I questioned his methods, but it just further developed his character.
The murder mystery was very well done! There were so many clues, twists and turns that I never figured it out before Burt had his reveal! I really thought it was one person and that the author was just trying to throw me off the scent with the twists and turns! I was wrong!
The narrator of this book is Kyle Tait, who did a fantastic job with all the characters! The narrator had an easy to listen to voice and was able to bring the story to life. He had an easy pace, clear diction with no weird pauses. The narrator expressed the appropriate emotion to really bring the story to life!
I really hope the author continues this series as he’s done such a great job with this first book! The author has really done a great job of with this first book and built a lot of interesting characters, I’d love to see more of them.
Overall: 5 stars
Performance: 5 stars
Story: 5 stars!
**I was given this audiobook by the author via Audiobook Boom at my request and have voluntarily left this review**
May 9, 2019
No spoilers in this review. I loved the plot and story line. The author does a fantastic job of keeping you guessing and gives you an original story. Overall it is a clean book except for the continued use of the Lord's name in vain, which to me that's as bad as the F bomb. That being said I did really enjoy the style and the book. I would definitely recommend this one to those who love a great mystery adventure in the private I style.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
October 4, 2018
This is a new mystery series. Jason Deas is a new author to me. I am a big fan of mysteries and this was wonderful. I liked the characters very much and I can't wait to read the next book and see how Burt continues with his PI business. Kyle Tait does an incredible job of narrating this book. I was gifted this book with the understanding I would leave an honest review.
October 31, 2020
Exhilarating and interesting
I enjoyed the story line very much. Loved Burt and the rest of the characters. I will probably read the next book to find out more about Burt's retirement. I think that most readers would like this book, but especially the who dunnit readers. Pick it up and have a blast.
I enjoyed the story line very much. Loved Burt and the rest of the characters. I will probably read the next book to find out more about Burt's retirement. I think that most readers would like this book, but especially the who dunnit readers. Pick it up and have a blast.
September 18, 2018
Loved this mystery. The characters were developed in a way that made me feel like I knew them. I was fascinated by Bert who gave retirement a whole new twist. Undone is a fun mystery. Made me laugh but was so intriguing I didn’t want to put it down.
September 21, 2019
Fun book
Enjoyed this book. Burt is a retired art teacher, suddenly a hero on a purse snatching. After a few too many beers decided to be a PI. Good plot, quite a few chuckles. Good supporting characters.
Enjoyed this book. Burt is a retired art teacher, suddenly a hero on a purse snatching. After a few too many beers decided to be a PI. Good plot, quite a few chuckles. Good supporting characters.
September 22, 2019
Fun read
This is a fun and easy to read mystery about a new private investigator without any issues (drinking, drug use, etc.). The story flowed smoothly and the characters were well thought out.
This is a fun and easy to read mystery about a new private investigator without any issues (drinking, drug use, etc.). The story flowed smoothly and the characters were well thought out.
March 14, 2020
undone
Awesome read! Retired teacher has a little too much to drink and puts an ad in the newspaper, after he caught a mugger who stole a ladies purse. Lots of excitement going on. Definitely a recommended read!!
Awesome read! Retired teacher has a little too much to drink and puts an ad in the newspaper, after he caught a mugger who stole a ladies purse. Lots of excitement going on. Definitely a recommended read!!
March 23, 2020
Hilarious
I read alot of murder mystery and dark physiological mysteries this book caught my eye for some reason. Oh it's a murder mystery but very lighthearted and funny. Very nice break from my usual reads. I'll be reading more of Burt!
I read alot of murder mystery and dark physiological mysteries this book caught my eye for some reason. Oh it's a murder mystery but very lighthearted and funny. Very nice break from my usual reads. I'll be reading more of Burt!
August 30, 2020
I really enjoyed this quick read. Burt has a great sense of humor. He and Officer Whitley had some funny conversations. A few times I actually laughed out loud. I plan to read the second book in this series.
October 30, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The main character was so entertaining with his quirky sense of humor, and the story moved along very well. I can’t wait to read the next episode of Burt Bigsley’s retirement adventures!
November 15, 2021
Great suspense thriller
This book had a lot of action and suspense. The main character seemed to be a bubbling idiot but was lovable. The twist at the end who the killer was, was not expected. Would definitely recommend this author.
This book had a lot of action and suspense. The main character seemed to be a bubbling idiot but was lovable. The twist at the end who the killer was, was not expected. Would definitely recommend this author.
November 10, 2018
I really enjoyed
Reading this book. My first one of this author, I will be reading his others. Besides murder of was a fun book!
I recommend everyone read it.
Reading this book. My first one of this author, I will be reading his others. Besides murder of was a fun book!
I recommend everyone read it.
March 28, 2019
A great easy read, with a array of great characters. A fast moving plot. I will be checking out more of the books in the series.
May 26, 2019
Absolutely love Jason Deas!....the stories are secondary to the characters...can’t get enough!
June 22, 2019
Quite a book.
Jason Deas has created a likeable funny group of characters who are just lovable. The story grabs you and holds on. Love this author and his work ris
Jason Deas has created a likeable funny group of characters who are just lovable. The story grabs you and holds on. Love this author and his work ris
August 12, 2019
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"Retirement is going to be a blast."
review to fo!low
"Retirement is going to be a blast."
review to fo!low
September 15, 2019
Good read
This author wrote a book that is entertaining. It was a story that could never happen, that's one of the things that I liked about this book
This author wrote a book that is entertaining. It was a story that could never happen, that's one of the things that I liked about this book
September 16, 2019
Another great book by this author. Retired teacher turned private investigator who solved the case. Hope there are more books to come for Burt and his friends.
March 21, 2020
Refreshingly wonderful
Loved this book from the first page to the last.
The blend of humor and mystery was perfect. Can’t wait to read the next book.
Loved this book from the first page to the last.
The blend of humor and mystery was perfect. Can’t wait to read the next book.
March 24, 2020
Loved it.
This was a great read, read it in one day. Characters were wonderful, twists were good. Love this author ! I can't wait for more !
This was a great read, read it in one day. Characters were wonderful, twists were good. Love this author ! I can't wait for more !
April 28, 2020
Burt and Ernie
Great book, wonderful, fun characters and a plot worth reading. I am looking forward to another story. Funny and twisty plot.
Great book, wonderful, fun characters and a plot worth reading. I am looking forward to another story. Funny and twisty plot.
August 11, 2020
Great book!!!
Never read this author before but will read more of his work. Good characters and plot. Also some humorous ports. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Never read this author before but will read more of his work. Good characters and plot. Also some humorous ports. I would recommend this book to anyone.
August 24, 2020
A really good book.
September 2, 2020
Retired High school teacher turned Private Investigator. What is not to love about this? Such a fun read!
September 13, 2020
It was okay
Not ao much that anything was really wrong with this as much as I just didn't connect with it. I'm probably not the right reader.
Not ao much that anything was really wrong with this as much as I just didn't connect with it. I'm probably not the right reader.
September 24, 2020
I'll be looking forward to the next books by this author. Burt is such a character!
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