The Crystal Pelican

Henry Walsh Private Investigator #3

by Gregory Payette

In his most thrilling mystery yet, private investigator Henry Walsh dodges bullets, bombs, and married women to help find a friend’s missing fiancé… Just as he’s about to begin the search, an explosion rocks the marina where his friend was staying. When divers from the Sheriff’s Office come up out of the water empty handed, Henry can only fear the worst.But he keeps his promise, and leaves no stone unturned as he continues his search for his friend’s fiancé. And as he hunts for those responsible, it’s Henry who soon becomes the hunted.The target on his back only grows, and he must fight to keep those around him out of harm’s way.His normally hard-shelled partner Alex is worried they’re in way over their heads. She pleads with him to leave it in the hands of the Sheriff’s Office.But walking away was never Henry’s thing. And he knows once he has all the pieces, he’ll have no problem making them fit.As long as he can stay alive...When Henry finally discovers the one thing everyone’s been after, getting it is his only option.Apparently, it’s a treasure worth killing for…

Genres: Mystery

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2019

About the author

With more than 23 novels published, Gregory Payette is known for fun, gritty crime fiction and mysteries.

Alongside his books, he is an accomplished artist, painting scenes that tell a story. His creative projects live at PayetteStories.com.

He grew up in a mostly blue-collar New England town, and before turning to fiction full-time, worked a variety of jobs—from slinging a hammer to his work in fundraising.

Today he lives in North Carolina with his family.

Reviews

[Heuge · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read the first 2 books thinking that the premise was interesting and the characters and storyline ok, but there were some things I didn't like about Walsh ....... missing obvious clues, not really investigating ... more like following what other people suggest to him, having a totally unrealistic and adversarial relationship with the Sherriff's office which benefits neither party, and finally the classic "just friends" relationship with his co-investigator (even though there is no indication why they like each other), waiting for it to develop into a love relationship .

Well, in this book all those things were on full display to the point I quit after 1/4 the way through. Just not worth the effort, hoping that it will bet better knowing there are 4 more books after this one based on the same formula.

[Jeff Benham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henry has been living on his friend Philip's boat for the last 3 years. Now Philip is getting married to Victoria, and he had to move off the boat. Billy lets him stay above his bar/restaurant and run his business from there. Philip's boat ends up getting blown up and he is presumed dead. Victoria gets kidnapped and the ransom is a Crystal Pelican. I was supposedly made with a very rare crystal. The question remains as to whether the boat explosion was supposed to kill Phillip or Henry. Henry and Felix need to find out. Then Henry's car gets blown up and he narrowly escapes that. Seems like it must be Henry that someone wants to dispose of. Between old women and married ex-girlfriends, it will be hard to stay alive while he and Alex try to find Victoria.

[Ricki · Rating 2 out of 5]

My rating about 2.5-2.75. Just came across this series on hoopla and will use as a filler between more of my favorites.

PI, Henry Walsh lives on Peter's (a friend sort of) boat in the marina. Peter has asked him to vacate so and his fiancee can stay aboard. Now living above a bar at another friends place, he gets a call that the fiancee has been kidnapped. No sooner does he get to the boat, it explodes. His friend is missing, presumed dead but Henry keeps his promise and starts the hunt for the fiancee.

There are shootings, more bombs as he and his partner Alex go looking and find the reason for it all is a missing crystal penguin that everyone wants. The explanation of the statues value is a bit weird but Henry and Alex follow all leads to get answers.

[Vivian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henry Walsh isn’t perfect—

So many mystery books have a main character that is portrayed as perfect—perfect brain, perfect body, perfect car, perfect house. Well I certainly can’t say that about Henry Walsh. I truly enjoy his imperfection— that’s what makes the series so good and entertaining. Thank you!

[Bruce Baldwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

good story line

The first 2 books I really enjoyed, in this one you turned Henry into a dumbass. I hope Henry gets a bit smarter. He doesn’t have to be Sherlock Homes, just not an idiot. The storyline was a good one. I will read the next one, please don’t make him stupid anymore.

[Albert Belcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a private eye book worth reading.

[Joni Truex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good mystery

Payette does a good job keeping you guessing who the bad guys really are. Action, adventure, mystery and intrigue with a dash of romance. Good book.