The Seminarian

By: Hart Hanson

Narrated by: Evan Sibley

From the creator of the TV show Bones, The Seminarian is a twisty murder mystery perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich and Carl Hiaasen.

Xavier “Priest” Priestly is a snarky former seminarian turned private investigator. Dusty Queen is a hard-as-nails professional stuntwoman and freelance bodyguard. When Dusty’s girlfriend suddenly disappears, a woman in a strange blue wig tries to assassinate Priest, and a twelve-year-old boy shows up claiming to be his son, the two friends are thrown into a maelstrom of intrigue and high-stakes violence that’s as convoluted and dangerous as it is hilarious.

Thankfully, Priest and Dusty don’t have to navigate these tangled mysteries alone. Aided by a lawyer who’s underwhelmed by their extra-legal methods, a straight-laced detective who doesn’t trust them as far as he can throw them, and Priest’s father, a notorious bank robber, they are well equipped to deal with potential kidnapping and attempted murder. But whether Priest is up to the challenge of a son with a gun, a backpack full of weed, and a major attitude problem … well, that’s a different story.

With its unforgettable cast, parade of twists and turns, and breakneck pace, The Seminarian showcases Hart Hanson at his best. Packed with action and glistening with snappy dialogue, surprising tenderness, and (mostly) good people doing some exceptionally bad things, this distinctive thriller is as entertaining as it is insightful.

©2024 Hart Hanson (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Another winner from Hart Hanson

I was so excited to discover that Hanson had written another novel.The Driver has been one of my favorite listens FOREVER.
He does not disappoint with The Seminarian!!

Loved it!

I wish this was a series! Super engaging characters with a lot of heart. Sometimes I hate to get emotionally invested in a standalone book, but this left me with such great closure. A modern day PI story with a full range of characters that was easy enough to follow without being too simple.

A treat to listen to.

I saw the review about this being an open ending and how they thought it was not a good thing....I on the other hand am thrilled it could be a series!! This was a fun ride that left me wanting more. Hopefully I will not have to wait to long. The characters were interesting and I actually liked them. The plot was very engaging and clever ..I liked how there was A LARGE gray area for right and wrong. I found myself being amused by the references that were peppered throughout the story line...K-POP...I am hopeful there will be another one following this one.

Lack of forward momentum.

Did not resonate at all. Seemed to have all of the components of a good story. Just didn’t work. Absolutely no interest in any of the characters or their issues. I was so bored and distracted that I actually missed a murder.

Great detail and vivid imagery. You really feel you understand the characters.

Hanson achieves what you want in a book like this. To fall headfirst into the story. Keep it going. Need a book two.