Kacey Chance is an aspiring actress with a cute face and a plucky attitude. She’s trying to break into Hollywood, but it isn’t easy. She was the prettiest girl in her hometown, but in LA she’s a dime a dozen. When a friend offers Kacey a job working at a detective agency, the young actress jumps at the opportunity. Maybe this is the role she’s been looking for. The detective agency is unlike any … agency is unlike any she’s ever seen in the movies. It’s run by three handsome, single brothers and their sassy grandmother. Her first day at the agency is anything but boring. She’s put on the case right away, infiltrating the world of LA’s rich elites. Soon Kacey is finding clues for her new bosses, and having the time of her life.
The case involves a piece of artwork that was stolen during a big Hollywood party. There’s strong evidence it was taken by the host’s ex-wife,seeking revenge. But a visit to the suspect’s posh LA penthouse only reveals more suspects with more motives. There’s the colorful artist who created the masterpiece, jealous film executives, and more ex-wives. Even the catering company is acting suspiciously.
Kacey is deep into the investigation when she discovers her employers are in trouble. The financial kind. If this case goes wrong, and they lose their biggest client, the Booker Brothers Detective Agency could be shutting down for good.
It’s up to Kacey to solve the mystery of the State of the Art Heist, save the agency, and keep her new job, which really is the role of a lifetime.
There are plenty of laughs and tons of twists in this feel-good cozy mystery from debut author Maisie Dean!
Book length: 200 pages, or about 4-5 reading hours.
No graphic violence, sex, or swearing.
This clean, easy read is perfect for lunch breaks or relaxing at the end of the day!
Also available now in AUDIOBOOK format, narrated by Marie Hoffman.
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State of the Art Heist is a fresh take on cozy mystery. There’s not a single dead body in here, just a missing piece of art, but even murder mystery fans will be won over by this new detective series. Plenty of quirky characters, twists and turns, and a cast of main characters you’ll look forward to getting to know over the next few books.
This was my first Maisie Dean’s book, and won’t be the last! This is also the first book in the Booker Brothers Detective Agency Series. This great cozy mystery is a gem! The storyline is well written, sweet, and humorous. Kacey, the three Booker Brothers (Harrison, Lucky and Owen), and their grandmother, are great characters. The secondary characters (friends, clients and suspects) are also very interesting and are an important part of this story. The narration was amazing! Marie Hoffman has a great voice, easy and pleasant to listen to. This was such a fun listen, and I totally recommend it. I received this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily written this review.
The Booker Brothers Detective Agency is not what you’d expect. It’s a mash up of old school clutter and chaos and new school techniques. Kacey starts work having decided that acting was not her true calling. Despite skepticism she is persistent and eager to be a part of the team. When her first case goes a bit haywire everything is in utter chaos. She hatches a plan to save not only her job but the agency as well.
A lighthearted, funny, quirky read. Great mystery and outstanding unique characters. An amusing start to a new series.
State of the Art Heist (Brooker Brothers Detective Agency #1) was a great read by Maisie Dean. Kacey Chance is trying to find her big break in Hollywood as an actress. A friend offers Kacey a job working at a detective agency and she jumps at the chance. She didn’t expect the agency to be run by three handsome and single brothers with their grandmother. Her first case brings her to the world of LA’s rich elites. I enjoyed reading Kacey’s journey trying to find out who stole a piece of artwork from a Hollywood party. I can’t wait to read more by Maisie Dean.
cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth, fun, theft, private-investigators
Great characters and a new fun plot make this a great getaway! Come for the fun and stay for the plot full of twists! The publisher’s blurb is pretty good.
State of the Art Heist by Maisie Dean and narrated by Marie Hoffman is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary.
This is an enjoyable read with fun characters and a great plot. Shock! I am listening to a book that is not paranormal!!! It is still wonderful even without ghosts and the supernatural! Lol! A would-be actress gives up and decided to get a job that pays and she is giving up on acting. She finds a job in a investigation office. She thinks it will be boring but little did she know she would be in the middle of the case! Great fun with bits of humor sprinkled in!
The narration was very complementary to the story! Great job!!!
State of the Art Heist is a fun story with lots of laughs. Love Kacey and the Booker brothers. Their adventures in investigating an art theft were hilarious. The characters are well crafted and the differences in the Booker brothers was very entertaining. Cannot wait to read the further adventures of Kacey and the gang.