Swft Justice

Swift Justice
by Laura DiSilverio

Life was good for Charlotte "Charlie" Swift. She enjoyed running her own private investigation business. Charlie had a silent partner, Les Goldman, who was only interested the profit and loss statements and did not interfere with her work. But all that changed when Les ran off to Costa Rica with his personal trainer and the family funds. As his wife, Georgia "Gigi" said, "the only assets he left me are the house, the hummer and a half-interest in Swift Investigations." Gigi explained that she needed money and that being a private investigator was one way to earn it and she was here to learn how. Charlie decided that the partnership would not work when Gigi decorated the office in a kitten and duckling motif to make it homier. She tried to discourage the socialite by giving her outlandish undercover assignments such as conducting surveillance while working as the bison mascot for a fast food restaurant. Gigi is determined and no task is beneath her. Charlie learns that Gigi's social connections and people skills are a real asset when they search for the mother of an abandoned baby. I enjoyed this amusing debut novel that reminded me of the Stephanie Plum series. Charlie is more serious and competent than Stephanie. Gigi is Stephanie and Lulu rolled into one. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try the works of K. J. Larsen, Donna Andrews and the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.] -- recommended by Donna G. - Virtual Services Department


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