Real life is nothing like TV.Joey Darling, actress and detective by default, is reminded of this point daily. If only problems could be solved in sixty minutes, complete with commercial breaks, closing credits, and a catchy theme song.Joey accompanies Detective Jackson Sullivan to a crime scene, only to discover she knows the victim. After a friend is accused of murder, Joey can’t refuse her … can’t refuse her help—however bumbling it might be. Unfortunately, she only seems to dig up more questions instead of desperately needed answers.
When a misguided fan offers clues, Joey discovers something much deeper than a single crime. But can she sort through all the various story lines to get to the truth? Or will one blooper after another put not only the investigation in jeopardy but her life as well?
The Worst Detective Ever series:
Ready to Fumble
Reign of Error
Safety in Blunders
Join the Flub
Blooper Freak
Flaw Abiding Citizen (coming in November)
more
I loved this book! I loved all the intertwined happenings throughout the book. Joey Darling is once again getting involved with the investigations of a murder. I really like the way her close friend is pulled into the murder as a suspect. Joey’s support of him throughout the book is touching. I also like how the relationship with Joey and Jackson is developing into a strong connection between them. A great book to read. I highly recommend it.
This is the 5th book in the Worst Detective Ever series and I am beginning to feel like Joey Darling is a friend of mine. In this book, a friend of Joey’s is accused of murder and she feels like she has to help. In true Joey/Raven(the detective she played on TV) fashion, she begins to ask questions and gets in trouble! If you have read any of the other books in this series, this is a “must read” because of several events (and 1 special appearance) that happens. When you read this, remind yourself to breathe – it gets that intense in parts!!
I am absolutely loving this series from Christy Barritt. In Blooper Freak, the crime Joey Darling stumbles upon turns personal when a friend is accused of committing it.
More pop culture references (seriously, acting out Chariots of Fire? HILARIOUS), self-deprecating humor, and a swoony protector are just a few reasons why this series is so great. And it doesn’t hurt at all that Joey herself is famous but flawed, and someone I can’t wait to hang out with again.
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No one can make solving crime, especially murder, more humorous than Joey Darling in the Worst Detective Ever series. This time, Joey’s good friend Zane is in the crosshairs and accused of murder and more. Since Joey is a true, loyal friend, she agrees to investigate which leads to more tension with more-than-friend detective Jackson. Each case leads closer to danger, stalker fans and hopefully her missing father. Here’s another must-read page turner from the talented Christy Barritt.
I received a complimentary copy of the book without obligation. This review is my opinion.
As answers come, Joey only has more questions…
Joey Darling really is The Worst Detective Ever, but, that is precisely why I love this series, and her, as much as I do. Her life is messy, she gets herself into the absolutely craziest situations, she’s funny and frequently clueless, and she drives Jackson crazy with her stunts. But, oh, that’s what makes this series so much fun to read!
Blooper Freak, all of the books have such fun titles, is the 5th book in the series and a delightful addition. It’s a screwball comedy and murder mystery, with a dash of romance, all rolled into one.
Reading Blooper Freak only continued to solidify my growing belief that this is quickly becoming my favorite Christy Barritt series. And while Joey did manage to solve this mystery I am now even more anxious to find out more about the overarching mystery; where is Joey’s dad, who is her Super Stalker Fan Club, and just what has she accidentally gotten herself into??? Only time, and more Christy Barritt books will tell…
(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Another great installment in The Worst Detective Ever Series, but Joey does seem to be getting better at finding clues and solving the crimes! There were some surprises in this book (some good, some not so good), as Joey came face to face with someone from her past, and her relationships with Zane and Jackson went through some changes. Looking forward to Book #6 coming out soon!
Blooper Freak, the newest in Christy Barritt’s Worst Detective series, definitely will not disappoint. Only Joey Darling could make solving crimes a laugh out loud hilarious time. Even though she tends to get herself in some pretty sticky situations, her actions and inner thoughts will keep the reader entertained. Can’t wait for book #6 to see what happens next!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.