At a dime a dozen, I’m going broke handing out excuses for my dad. The name on the door says “JD Pierson, Investigator,” but most days the chair behind his desk is empty. It’s 1936 and times are hard for everyone in Tyler, Texas, but it’s all I can do to keep the rent paid since Dad lost his way in a bottle of gin. When JD suddenly shows a moment of sober coherence, I whisk him off to his … moment of sober coherence, I whisk him off to his favorite fishing lake in the hopes I can keep him off the sauce. I wanted Dad back in the investigator game, but having an old friend turn up dead was not part of the plan.
But when a swarm of heirs swoops in we’re left wondering if his death really was an accident, or if murder is how one of them means to cash in.
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This is not a book I would normally read but was drawn in by the front cover. The story set in the Texas depression was really interesting. Poor Jenny Dee …… her father lost in a bottle of gin after her mother’s death and trying to help keep the investigating business going. A woman in a man’s world and definitely making her mark. A great read and am looking forward to the next one.
This is a compelling mystery with fabulous characters. I love Jennie and how she handles her dad. This book is well-written with plenty of twists to keep me guessing to the end. I am looking forward to the next book by this author.
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When a man is killed, the greedy relatives come out.
JD Pierson helps investigate insurance cases, when he’s not drunk, that is. His daughter, Jenny Dee Pierson, is doing all she can to keep the doors opened. They take the case where a man is found dead, but it’s not sure of it being murder, yet. Then the family shows up…greedy lot!
This was a very quick read. It’s perfect for while you’re waiting to be seen in a doctor’s office or any place like that.
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I really loved JD and his daughter Jenny. The rest of the characters were perfect for a Depression-era cozy. The story moved along nicely with plenty of twists.
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It is 1936 and Jennie Dees dad is a private investigator but also an alcoholic so she is trying to keep the doors open to his PI office. They take on the case of an old friend that has been murdered. A nice bit of nostalgia and fun to read. I am looking forward to hopefully more in this series.
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Depression Era Cozy Murder Mystery
This book is a great way to introduce a new series. These are depression-era stories with the possibilities of that era! This story is very cute and has a strong female lead in a male-dominated world. Judging from this short piece, I am going to love the series with full-length stories! I received this ARC book for free from Booksprouts and this is my honest review.
JD is an investigator and an alcoholic but he does have good days where he can work. This one case comes in Jenny tries to say no but JD is having a good day so they take the case and find the murderer.
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Jennie Dee is holding her father’s office open, but his personal problems are interfering with his ability to investigate cases. However, they look into an insurance case of questionable death. The Errant Heirs Caper was a fine beginning to a series I will be reading.
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