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Skeletons in the Closet

Shadowy Solutions, Book 1

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Skeletons in the Closet

By: Nicky James
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
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The unlikely pair Tallus Domingo and Diem Krause find themselves together on a case, uncovering secrets they never expected. But doesn't everyone have skeletons in their closet?

©2024 Nicky James (P)2024 Nicky James Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Private Investigators Romance
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I think the narration saved this book for me.Unsure if I liked the story or not.

the characters were endearing

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Toronto Police records clerk Tallus Domingo has been cooling his heels since irascible PI Diem Krause asked for his help with a case six months ago and, after an awkward sexual encounter, Tallus is not expecting him to walk through the door and ask for help with another case. Diem has been hired by a concerned wife who suspects her husband of cheating. But when the husband appears to kill himself, the case becomes a lot more complex. Soon other women associated with the husband also die and Diem and Tallus seem to be in danger too.

This murder-mystery series spinoff has a more subdued, depressing feel than the original Valor & Doyle series. Tallus is frustrated and bored by his job, while Diem is an angry, self-loathing guy (thanks to his father) who struggles to make ends meet. We’re gradually watching Diem thaw towards Tallus but it’s a very slow process. Because the guys are working off the books, there’s a feeling of seedy illegitimacy to their investigative work, which evokes the golden age of PI novels. I do like the crossover with the main Valor & Doyle characters and I really hope that continues. This has the potential to be a favourite series but only if the mood improves. 🎧 Nick J Russo is always a good performer and I love him for Tallus, but I think his voice register struggles to sit comfortably with Diem’s deeper bass rumble.

Evokes the golden age of seedy private eyes!

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