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Dev Haskell Mystery #22
Mystery Man
Revenge is best served cold...
Especially when two large, canvas, cargo bags are filled with cash and locked in a vault.
Apparently, crime lord Tubby Gustafson has a habit of not paying small contractors.
But everyone desterves legal representation, and Hubert Holly, Tubby's lawyer, goes to bat for his client.
Meanwhile, Dev Haskell picks up a side job with one of the largest investigative firms in the region.
What could possibly go wrong?!
Someone is about to pay... big time.
Just who is this Mystery Man?
Especially when two large, canvas, cargo bags are filled with cash and locked in a vault.
Apparently, crime lord Tubby Gustafson has a habit of not paying small contractors.
But everyone desterves legal representation, and Hubert Holly, Tubby's lawyer, goes to bat for his client.
Meanwhile, Dev Haskell picks up a side job with one of the largest investigative firms in the region.
What could possibly go wrong?!
Someone is about to pay... big time.
Just who is this Mystery Man?
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 10, 2020
288 people are currently reading
139 people want to read
About the author
Mike Faricy
131 books240 followersI was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, I still live there as well as in Dublin, Ireland. I've been a soldier, freelance journalist, tended bar, sold designer cakes, owned a painting and decorating company along with a number of other schemes and scams. If that doesn't offend you I also play bagpipes with the Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band. All my books stand alone, read them in whatever order you wish. They are filled with the sort of oddballs we are all curious about, but wisely, prefer to keep at a distance. None of my characters will be saving the world from terrorism, international banking conspiracies or coups to take over the government. Rather, they inhabit a world just below the surface of polite society, characters with one foot on either side of the law. The circumstances they find themselves in are usually due to bad decisions, but bad decisions lead to interesting stories. They serve not so much as an example but as a warning to us all. Thanks for taking the time, happy reading.
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
January 22, 2020
Dev Haskell, PI
If you like great humor, characters and storyline, then you will enjoy this series. Dev gets into some interesting cases, and between the case load, he has to attempt to satisfy Tubby Gustafson, who is a criminal ( thug).
If you like great humor, characters and storyline, then you will enjoy this series. Dev gets into some interesting cases, and between the case load, he has to attempt to satisfy Tubby Gustafson, who is a criminal ( thug).
January 20, 2020
Artie seems like a really nice guy, for a master thief. He is especially likable when he is able to successfully break in to Tubby Gustofson's safe and steal a couple big bags of loot. Unfortunately for Dev, he is the one that needs to find Artie and recover the money. On top of that, Scarlett hires him to accompany her to a high mucky muck pre-wedding party being held for the future son-in-law of a hugely rich lawyer. But the fiance broke off the wedding. Pretty soon, the rich lawyer isn't so rich anymore, then he isn't anything anymore. Dev has a whole lot of investigating to do. Good thing he has the services of computer nerd Preston. Good chaance to root for the so called bad guy.
April 4, 2020
I think may be my favorite book of a great series. Someone breaks into gangster Tubby Gustafson's strip club safe and steals two bags of money. Tubby orders Dev to find whoever did it. While he is still searching for the thief, his private eye competitor Scarlett asks him to help her out by accompanying her to the wedding of a rich lawyer who is her client. But the groom jilts the lawyer's daughter at the wedding, and disappears after cleaning out the dad's bank accounts. Then the lawyer turns up dead and Dev is the prime suspect.
January 14, 2020
As always, a wonderful romp!!!!
I wouldn't want my daughter's near him, but Dev Haskell, and his canine sidekick Morton have the goods to deliver the fun.
I've read every book in the series, and whenever another one comes out, I'm happy to continue reading.
Dev is actually growing up a bit, and Morton has given up eating thongs, but the books still deliver.
Read them all!!!
I wouldn't want my daughter's near him, but Dev Haskell, and his canine sidekick Morton have the goods to deliver the fun.
I've read every book in the series, and whenever another one comes out, I'm happy to continue reading.
Dev is actually growing up a bit, and Morton has given up eating thongs, but the books still deliver.
Read them all!!!
January 14, 2021
Really good book
Dev is in it again. He agrees to escorts Scarlett to groom's dinner, a wedding and the present opening. As usual he gets more than he bargains for. It starts with the groom calling the wedding off,then the bride gets a splinter in her rump and takes her to the hospital. Lots of twists and crimes happening, and Dev is in the middle. Great story new characters.
Dev is in it again. He agrees to escorts Scarlett to groom's dinner, a wedding and the present opening. As usual he gets more than he bargains for. It starts with the groom calling the wedding off,then the bride gets a splinter in her rump and takes her to the hospital. Lots of twists and crimes happening, and Dev is in the middle. Great story new characters.
August 22, 2022
When Tubby Gustafson (you do know that Tubby Gustafson is the crime boss of Saint Paul because you have been reading the Dev Haskell series, right?) shows up in Dev's office demanding he look into a little problem, it can only mean trouble. Then Dev's gorgeous rival private investigator, Scarlett "Raunchy Scarlett" Raunchnoble, owner of S.R. Investigations, makes him an offer he can't financially refuse. Of course, there is Dev's squeeze du jour, Sharon and she just loves pink Prosecco. It would seem that none of these elements are connected, but, of course, since this is a Dev Haskell book, they are.
If you've been following the life and loves of Devlin Haskell, MYSTERY MAN will not disappoint. Come on, with a new character called "Raunchy Scarlett," you know there will be chaos and hilarity as the search for the man of mystery proceeds.
Until I finish the series, the exploits of Dev Haskell are my go-to read while the real world goes to hell in a handbasket.
If you've been following the life and loves of Devlin Haskell, MYSTERY MAN will not disappoint. Come on, with a new character called "Raunchy Scarlett," you know there will be chaos and hilarity as the search for the man of mystery proceeds.
Until I finish the series, the exploits of Dev Haskell are my go-to read while the real world goes to hell in a handbasket.
March 30, 2020
Nothing better than a Mike Faricy book!
Loved it! Read it in 2 days, didn't want to put it down.....highly recommend the book. Dev needs to put his brain in gear sometimes, but I really enjoy this character.
Loved it! Read it in 2 days, didn't want to put it down.....highly recommend the book. Dev needs to put his brain in gear sometimes, but I really enjoy this character.
May 10, 2020
Mystery Man
Another awesome Dev Haskell investigations! Keeps your attention from the beginning. Dev is a fantastic investigator! He has a good sense of humor I’m in bad situations. A definite must read
Another awesome Dev Haskell investigations! Keeps your attention from the beginning. Dev is a fantastic investigator! He has a good sense of humor I’m in bad situations. A definite must read
May 27, 2020
Dev Haskell and Morton on another adventure filled with characters that are perfectly placed in
antics that are wonderfully and cleverly done. Highly Recommended
This was a free book. This is my honest review
antics that are wonderfully and cleverly done. Highly Recommended
This was a free book. This is my honest review
January 14, 2020
I read everyone of the Dev Haskell books. Mike Faricy is the best. He keeps the humor and entertainment in each and every book. Can’t wait for next book.
January 17, 2020
More please
Mike Faricy can not write these Dev Haskell books fast enough for me!!!!! I freaking love this character. More, more, more please!
Mike Faricy can not write these Dev Haskell books fast enough for me!!!!! I freaking love this character. More, more, more please!
March 22, 2020
Another excellent Haskell yarn
April 3, 2020
Another winner
Dev stumbles through another murder,gets manhandled by the usual suspects, succeeds and fails with the ladies, and keeps you entertained
Dev stumbles through another murder,gets manhandled by the usual suspects, succeeds and fails with the ladies, and keeps you entertained
April 22, 2020
A welcome respite from most thrillrrs.
July 13, 2020
Fast read. I rate it 4 stars.
November 29, 2025
Fabulous
I loved this book. All the characters were very entertaining. As always Dev has no luck except for bad luck.
I loved this book. All the characters were very entertaining. As always Dev has no luck except for bad luck.
May 26, 2020
My wife read and enjoyed this book
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