The Dead Detective Agency

The Dead Detective Mysteries, Book 1

By: Peg Herring

Narrated by: JoBe Cerny

Tori Van Camp wakes one morning on a luxurious ocean liner where she's offered whatever a person might desire: food, clothes, recreation, and the companionship of congenial people. But Tori has no memory of booking a cruise. What she does have is a vivid recollection of being shot point blank in the chest.

With the help of the stunningly handsome Mike and the unnervingly serene Nancy, Tori soon learns the purpose of her voyage. Still, she's haunted by the image of the gun, the crack of the shot, and the malevolent face of the shooter.

Who wanted the young personal secretary dead, and why? Determined to find out, Tori enlists the help of Seamus, an eccentric but shrewd detective. Together they leave the Afterlife and embark on an investigation unlike anything Tori ever thought possible. Death is all around, the future is uncertain, and if Tori doesn't act quickly, two people she cares about in Grand Rapids, Michigan, are prime candidates for murder.

©2015 Peg Herring (P)2016 Peg Herring

an enjoyable, somewhat noir, dead PI mystery

Where does The Dead Detective Agency rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It runs a strong 4, where 3 is enjoyable but unsurprising and 5 is Best in Show.

What other book might you compare The Dead Detective Agency to and why?

It reminds me a bit in places of Raymond Chandler, which I really enjoyed.

What about JoBe Cerny’s performance did you like?

I thought his performance was well done. Voice characters were easily distinguished, and the women were as good as a baritone can do. Cadence and pace were good.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, indeed!

Definitely different

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
I can honestly say that this book was like no other I have ever read/listened too. That's not to mean it was a bad book, just totally different from what I am used to. The narration was okay, nothing spectacular as was the storyline. If I had not had this for review, I am not sure that I would have finished it.

Many Chapters

This was a good read I like the after books after life being on a cruise ship. I also like the fact that Tory didn't give up on looking for her killer plus she had help. The narrator did a good job .

Fun and Fascinating!

This book captivated me from the very beginning! I was intrigued by the complex story line and the constant back and forth between characters and places. Definitely held my attention and kept me interested until the very end. Like most good murder mysteries, I needed to find out who did it and why. I was committed and enjoyed it so much that I will listen to it again! Also, Jobe Cerny does a phenomenal job narrating and successfully executes the arduous task of character development throughout the book.

EXCELLENT! Peg Herring is now my favorite author!

This book is the first in the Dead Detective series and it is fantastic. The characters are rich and interesting, the concept and story unpredictable like in Herring's other books. This was my second book in the series, and I found that each one is a stand-alone excellent book, unlike some series that do not make sense when out of order.

The only problem I have with this series is that I spend too much time listening in my car in the driveway of my home, so engrossed in the story that I cannot leave.... If I could give higher than a 5 star I would. I wish that they would make a TV series out of the Dead Detective Series.( I just hope that if they ever did they would resist the temptation to cast Shamus as eye candy rather than the incredibly interesting, deep, elderly character he is.) This book makes me wonder even more about Shamus' past....

The Narrator really plays Shamus brilliantly too. The character interplay is excellent. There are times when many characters are interacting and it was all very clear and well acted out. I was given this book for free as a gift in exchange for a fair and unbiased review which I have gladly given here.