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A review by cozyesther
Mordecai's Ashes by Arlana Crane
5.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are of my own.
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An ex-oil worker with an ex-wife, Karl Larsson's life isn't looking too hot in the moment and it doesn't seem to be warming up anytime soon either. When he finds out he's inherited his grandfather's PI agency from his Aunt Matilda's will, it looked like he was finally getting his ticket out of his current miserable situation.
With his previous job on the rigs, the detective and private investigations field is worlds away from his what's he's used to, but it's new and it's exciting and it's a job...and he now OWNS the business too!
Karl takes on small cases at first and eventually hires his cousin, Kelsey to help him with the work. He quickly begins to get settled into his new job and life until he meets his grandfather's old friend and client, a reporter named John Fullerton who hires Karl for his first major job, to investigate the rumors of a drug smuggling ring. It's not long before Karl realizes he's in over his head with this job and now he's too deep into the case to back out.
An engaging and thrilling book, there are some very tense and suspenseful scenes. Karl doesn't have any experience as a PI and he'll be doing these runs alone with his cousin as the backup in terms of strategy. But physically, he will be alone with no proper backup. There's danger lurking in all corners and there are times you must hold your breath to see what happens and if Karl will be safe. I loved this book with its bits of comedic relief scenes thrown in. There's a major twist in the end of the book that I got a huge kick out of.
Well written characters, Mordecai's Ashes takes place in Canada and you get to explore a bit of how the government/police works there as well as getting to know about Vancouver Island. An exciting read with smooth writing that flows well, I really enjoyed this book! 5/5
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Full review can be viewed at Cozy with Books
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An ex-oil worker with an ex-wife, Karl Larsson's life isn't looking too hot in the moment and it doesn't seem to be warming up anytime soon either. When he finds out he's inherited his grandfather's PI agency from his Aunt Matilda's will, it looked like he was finally getting his ticket out of his current miserable situation.
With his previous job on the rigs, the detective and private investigations field is worlds away from his what's he's used to, but it's new and it's exciting and it's a job...and he now OWNS the business too!
Karl takes on small cases at first and eventually hires his cousin, Kelsey to help him with the work. He quickly begins to get settled into his new job and life until he meets his grandfather's old friend and client, a reporter named John Fullerton who hires Karl for his first major job, to investigate the rumors of a drug smuggling ring. It's not long before Karl realizes he's in over his head with this job and now he's too deep into the case to back out.
An engaging and thrilling book, there are some very tense and suspenseful scenes. Karl doesn't have any experience as a PI and he'll be doing these runs alone with his cousin as the backup in terms of strategy. But physically, he will be alone with no proper backup. There's danger lurking in all corners and there are times you must hold your breath to see what happens and if Karl will be safe. I loved this book with its bits of comedic relief scenes thrown in. There's a major twist in the end of the book that I got a huge kick out of.
Well written characters, Mordecai's Ashes takes place in Canada and you get to explore a bit of how the government/police works there as well as getting to know about Vancouver Island. An exciting read with smooth writing that flows well, I really enjoyed this book! 5/5