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The Investigator #1
The Investigator
I've got a lot of titles. Ex-cop. Lawyer. Trouble-maker. Raconteur. Bon vivant. But as senior investigator for my law firm, it's my job to kick over stones and see what creepy-crawlies are hiding from the light of justice, and I’m like a bloodhound when I get the scent. If there is a hidden truth to be found, I’ll find it. Or die trying.
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2021
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November 19, 2022
The New Orleans setting seemed to be fairly true. The Voodoo Queens? Maybe. I have no familiarity with Voodoo. The scene in the cemetery near the end is tense but not very believable. And the writing was somewhat amateurish. I felt that if I read another statement "chuckled" or "chortled" I would scream, but I managed not to despite numerous opportunities. The author shows promise but needs to study a bit more. This apparently is a first book, and unfortunately it does not entice me to read others in the series.
February 27, 2022
Review of A Legal Thriller
I enjoyed this story, because the author based it around the city of New Orleans and all the history and traditions that make it a great city. The main character is a Investigator for a major Law firm in New Orleans. A Celebrity cook is murdered and the main suspect is a rival celebrity cook. Great storyline
I enjoyed this story, because the author based it around the city of New Orleans and all the history and traditions that make it a great city. The main character is a Investigator for a major Law firm in New Orleans. A Celebrity cook is murdered and the main suspect is a rival celebrity cook. Great storyline
January 8, 2022
Interesting
I thought this was a great book. I was guessing from the beginning all the way until the end. A lot of action, and a fast pace. I would definitely recommend, and I can't wait to read the next book.
I thought this was a great book. I was guessing from the beginning all the way until the end. A lot of action, and a fast pace. I would definitely recommend, and I can't wait to read the next book.
March 22, 2022
Case Solved
The book brought together under age sex, pregnancy, protective older brothers, New Orleans voodoo and finally good private detective work. Who could ask for more. Excellent read.
The book brought together under age sex, pregnancy, protective older brothers, New Orleans voodoo and finally good private detective work. Who could ask for more. Excellent read.
July 30, 2022
Death complicates the fun in New Orleans!
Fast moving murder mystery in the traditions of New Orleans spirits and empty Graves. Our central character finds that it isn't easy to trace the ghosts of New Orleans.
Fast moving murder mystery in the traditions of New Orleans spirits and empty Graves. Our central character finds that it isn't easy to trace the ghosts of New Orleans.
September 15, 2022
Good, fun read
This book was a fun read that I finished in a few days of reading. It starts out a bit slow but picks up about a third of the way in and doesn't slow down until it's over. I'm interested to check out the second book!
This book was a fun read that I finished in a few days of reading. It starts out a bit slow but picks up about a third of the way in and doesn't slow down until it's over. I'm interested to check out the second book!
May 9, 2023
NEW Orleans Voodoo, murder, cemeteries, voodoo queens
Great read. So typical of New Orleans with chef fights, a pregnant girl, voodoo curses and symbols. A cemetery on fire. An investigator almost killed.
Great read. So typical of New Orleans with chef fights, a pregnant girl, voodoo curses and symbols. A cemetery on fire. An investigator almost killed.
July 16, 2024
Good read.
I like this genre of lawyers and investigators who get into all sorts of predicaments. Marcel is an investigator for a lawyer in New Orleans. That's all you need to know. Enjoy.
I like this genre of lawyers and investigators who get into all sorts of predicaments. Marcel is an investigator for a lawyer in New Orleans. That's all you need to know. Enjoy.
November 9, 2025
Great book
This story was interesting & eventful! It kept you reading just to find out how he'd solve the problem. The details about the voodoo queens was fascinating & made for some great detail.
This story was interesting & eventful! It kept you reading just to find out how he'd solve the problem. The details about the voodoo queens was fascinating & made for some great detail.
January 2, 2022
Investigator
Very interesting, learned some about the voodoo culture. The story moved along at a good pace and had very interesting characters. Recommend
Very interesting, learned some about the voodoo culture. The story moved along at a good pace and had very interesting characters. Recommend
January 14, 2022
Slow
Read slow interesting mediorce script not enough action. Some high lights, took me awhilebto get through book. Not his best
Read slow interesting mediorce script not enough action. Some high lights, took me awhilebto get through book. Not his best
January 18, 2022
voodoo
Not his best work. You have to be into this weird stuff. No legal story just a wild goose chase in New Orleans.
Not his best work. You have to be into this weird stuff. No legal story just a wild goose chase in New Orleans.
February 22, 2022
Notable
I have read several of this authors books. The ones I have read were lawyer related. This was a departure from the ones I previously read but enjoyable.
I have read several of this authors books. The ones I have read were lawyer related. This was a departure from the ones I previously read but enjoyable.
July 9, 2022
very exciting fast moving pace
Loved learning about New Orleans.interesting info about local lore of voodoo. Could not put the book down. New author to my reading list
Loved learning about New Orleans.interesting info about local lore of voodoo. Could not put the book down. New author to my reading list
July 17, 2022
Amazing!
I’ve been to NO. This book captures the feeling and is a great introduction to Voodoo. Thanks, Mr. Daren. I can’t wait to read the next one.
I’ve been to NO. This book captures the feeling and is a great introduction to Voodoo. Thanks, Mr. Daren. I can’t wait to read the next one.
August 8, 2022
Surprise ending
The book was a little slow at times, but a good read. It had an ending I wasn't looking for.
The book was a little slow at times, but a good read. It had an ending I wasn't looking for.
October 11, 2022
Great writing!
Awesome characters along with a strong story to match. Marcel had to get to the bottom and I mean bottom to find the killer. I am on to the next in this series....
Awesome characters along with a strong story to match. Marcel had to get to the bottom and I mean bottom to find the killer. I am on to the next in this series....
October 27, 2022
marcel!
Great book! Just kept going with Marcel ! Didn’t drift off! Great read! Can’t wait for next one!! On to number two!
Great book! Just kept going with Marcel ! Didn’t drift off! Great read! Can’t wait for next one!! On to number two!
November 29, 2022
Wonderful!
First novel I have read by Dave Darren and am looking forward to many more. Learned a lot about evil and good spirits.
First novel I have read by Dave Darren and am looking forward to many more. Learned a lot about evil and good spirits.
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