Sean Sean is definitely not your usual Private Investigator--his methods are unusual and besides--he is short. He kind of reminds me of Columbo--remember him? Always deferential and low key--but would hold on with both hands until he either understood something or figured out who done it. Well, Sean Sean is that kind of investigator and he is not afraid to ask his many acquaintances to help him either. One way or another he was going to find out who was sabotaging his clients trip to Yap Island-and who was killing off the family members and more important-WHY.
About the Book: (from Amazon)
A dead man on the floor of his office in Minneapolis won’t lead P.I. Sean Sean to journey to Yap Island to protect his new client. Bombs in lawyers’ cars only jostle him. This short investigator knows the value of research and asking questions in the right places. World War II, Asian diamonds and concrete in Des Moines combine to almost destroy a Minnesota family. In the end, Sean detects flaws in the plans and brings down a criminal enterprise.
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About the Author: (from the back of the book)
Before he became a mystery writer and reviewer, Brookins was a freelance photographer, a public television program director, a cable TV administrator and a counselor and faculty member at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Private Eye Writers of America. He can frequently be found touring bookstores and libraries with his companions-in-crime, The Minnesota Crime Wave.
He writes the sailing adventure series featuring Michael Tanner and Mary Whitney. The third novel is Old Silver. His new private investigator series features Sean NMI Sean, a short P.I. The first is titled The Case of the Greedy Lawyers. Brookins received a liberal arts degree from the University of Minnesota and studied for a MA in Communications at Michigan State University.
He is married with two grown daughters and lives with his wife, Jean, a retired publisher and editor in Roseville, Minnesota.
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29 comments :
I am not sure that this is my thing, but like always, I would definitely give it a try and see! I have really slowed down lately on my reading, but hopefully when January kicks in with all those cold days, I can snuggle up and finish some of these books!
Hard Cheese sounded like an intriguing read for a cold night this winter!
I love his won't give up attitude. He seems like an interesting guy to follow along with in the story!
Sounds likes a good read. I would donate the book to my library if I won.
Another great book to add to my reading list. I love mysteries.
Michelle F>
Looks to me like a very good read! :)
I get hooked on murder mysteries on T.V., so I bet this will keep me flipping through the pages! Thanks for the recommendation!
This sounds like the kind of story line that always hooks me to the point where I have to finish it in one sitting...even if hours upon hours go by! Your Columbo reference is great! Makes me want to read it more. :)
This sounds like a great book. Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us!
Sounds like a great thriller and one my Hubs would like. We have been doing a lot of audio books while traveling, I wonder if this will ever come out in audio?
Sounds like an interesting read. I'm not sure it's exactly my type of read, but I could sure use something different. I may have to check it out. - Jeanine
I love mysteries and I have not read one in awhile. I love the sounds of this book. I will have to check it out.
His name is Sean Sean? How odd, but perfectly suited to an interesting character. Got to dive into this one.
The one about the Great Train Robbery looks cool. I'm assuming it is set in a time when trains were a more popular form of transportation.
looks like a great read to cozy up, relax and enjoy a book
What an exciting life! I bet this book will be amazing!
Sean Sean, eh? I've always been told that you can't trust someone with the same first name as last...but maybe this guy deserves a chance :)
Another one to add to my reading list! Looks like a great book!
Ha I do remember, and I'd love to read a book w/the same kind of investigator. This sounds like the perfect read for Christmas Break now that we have some r&r time.
I really like a good mystery book! I hope I have more time for reading next year. Will add this book to my Goodreads reading list.
This sounds like an interesting murder mystery that I would love to read. I love the investigations in the mysteries. Thanks for sharing a great review.
RED SKY
I am a huge mystery fan. It all started with Nancy Drew and just grew. I am very anxious to read this it sounds like one I would really like.
I would like to read "Old Silver" as well.
I looked around the authors website and I looked at his books. I would like the read "Red Sky" in addition to "The Case of the Yellow Diamond." Thanks.
I would also love to read Devils Island!! It sounds fantastic!!
Devils Island is definitely what I'm interested in.
I would love to read them all lol. I would probably pick up Old Silver first though
I would love to read The Case of the Purloined Painting. I have a fascination with the art that disappeared during World War II and the efforts to find it.
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