Status Updates From La tactique du Wombat (Kyli...

OML I have only read one chapter and the vibes are impeccable. The pollution in LA makes people gay, I am digging this like a wombat.

"I’d throw myself wholeheartedly into the P.I. business. Maybe solve Jarrod Perkins’s murder. That would take my mind off my troubles." (220-221/233) I, too, love solving murders to take my mind off my cheating ex who wants to get back together

"'You’re needed back here at the Wombat’s Retreat. Your poor mother is barely coping.'
'What about Jack?'
'He’s a man,' said Aunt Millie. 'He does his best, but well…'" (212/233) classic early 2000s feminism from aunt Millie there

"Using a pen or screwdriver, a small hole was punched in one of the plastic brake light covers. This made the car much easier to follow, even in heavy traffic, as every time the driver braked a bright white spot of light blinked on." (211/233) this is a classic henchman tailing technique for the ages

"She glided off toward a big stone altar affair and consulted a screen set into its surface." (206/233) excellent description of a receptionist desk/host stand (esp altar, I will never be able to I see that)

"'G’day. Call me Kylie,' I said.
'What a lovely name.'
'It’s Aboriginal for boomerang.'" (206/233) Ah yes that single language

"Jules, sensing someone who was repulsed by her feline self, walked delicately in his direction." (140/233)

"'I’ll set that hoon straight,' I said, reaching for the door handle.

Melodie grabbed my arm. 'No hassles. We’re on a job, remember? Besides, he could have a gun.'" (55/233) ah, America

"I took a minute to detail how I’d set up the pub’s system and how I’d learned a lot of different programs—word processing, accounting, home office printing, and so on." (48/233) technology in 2004, bless

"'I’m not a total no-hoper, you know. For one thing, I’m a crack shot with a rifle and fair enough with a shotgun. Never fired a handgun, though. You can’t get them in Oz the way you can here.'" (17/233) true facts

I've never read anything written in an Australian accent, let me tell you right now, it's very difficult and a whole new experience.