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Reel Estate Rip-Off
2011
First Published
4.14
Average Rating
244
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Part of Series

More in the acclaimed Reed Ferguson mystery series! Lights! Camera! Reed! That's right - Reed Ferguson, the intrepid hero of This Doesn't Happen In The Movies, is back. A mysterious death. A brother searching for the truth. A devious ex-wife. Real estate shenanigans. More danger for Reed than a film noir plot. Reed Ferguson's second adventure is again filled with film noir and a lot of humor. Along with the Goofball Brothers, Reed's not too bright neighbors, and Cal, Reed's computer geek friend, Reed tackles a dangerous case, sharpening his skills as he unearths a string of clues that lead to a killer - but will this case cost Reed his life? With an ode to old Hollywood and movie memorabilia, Reel Estate Rip-off is humorous detective noir at its best. Praise for the acclaimed first novel in the Reed Ferguson mystery series, THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN IN THE MOVIES: Kirkus Reviews on this private investigator series: The promising kickoff to Pawlish's comic mystery series, starring far-from-perfect PI Reed Ferguson. Pawlish earns high marks for plot construction, with twists and turns naturally unfolding as Ferguson, inexperienced but not incapable, feels his way through the case. A good-humored mystery series worth following. Readers' Favorite on this mystery series: This is one witty, hilarious private detective story that will keep the reader glued to the pages until the very end. 5 Star Review There is little doubt that Renée Pawlish is a promising new voice to the comic murder/mystery genre. Quite noticeable...is Pawlish's adept development of the plot coupled with her ability to contrive clear, concise and playful prose with almost perfect pacing. Norman Goldman, Bookpleasures Publisher and Editor Top Amazon Reviewer The Reed Ferguson mystery series: • Book 1: This Doesn't Happen In The Movies (Free eBook) • Book 2: Reel Estate Rip-off • Book 3: The Maltese Felon • Book 4: Farewell, My Deuce • Book 5: Out Of The Past • Book 6: Torch Scene • Book 7: The Lady Who Sang High • Book 8: Sweet Smell Of Sucrets • Book 9: The Third Fan • Book 10: Back Story • Book 11: Night of the Hunted • Book 12: The Postman Always Brings Dice • Book 13: Road Blocked • Walk Softly, Danger (Kindle Worlds Novella) • short story: Elvis And The Sports Card Cheat Private Investigator Series Categories:

  • Mystery Series
  • Private Investigator Series
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  • Private Detective Novels
  • Traditional Detective
  • Suspense
  • Hard-boiled
  • Pulp
  • Humorous
  • Comedy
  • Amateur Sleuths
  • Murder
Avg Rating
4.14
Number of Ratings
2,193
5 STARS
40%
4 STARS
39%
3 STARS
18%
2 STARS
3%
1 STARS
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Author

Renee Pawlish
Renee Pawlish
Author · 64 books

From the time she was ten and tried to write her own detective series in the fashion of the Hardy Boys, Renée Pawlish has been developing her craft. Along with creative writing classes, Renée studied great writers like Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, Stephen King, Sue Grafton and many more. Once Renée graduated from college, she began her first novel. Now, all these years later, she has penned numerous books in a variety of genres. Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published. Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil. The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series This Doesn't Happen In The Movies Reel Estate Rip-off The Nephilim Trilogy Nephilim Genesis of Evil Books Two and Three soon to be released The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series The Emerald Quest Take Five A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale. The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America. To learn more you can follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish.... on her blog: http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/ on Twitter: http://twitter.com/reneepawlish

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