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“The twists and turns of who-done-it keep you guessing. If you love Veronica Mars you’ll love Darcy Walker.” … Whitney Cannavina
A dead body and cold pizza. Can an aspiring detective solve the case without falling into the hands of a killer?
Darcy Walker loathes crime, and murder tops her list. So to keep from going mad with boredom before she enters the Police Academy, she kicks butt delivering pizza to Los Angeles clientele. But when her latest drop-off reveals a customer chilling in a pool of his own blood, she can’t resist gathering clues while she waits for the cops.
Annoyed when the investigators spurn her offer to help, Darcy keeps a vital piece of evidence to herself. And though she risks getting blackballed from her dream career, she’s determined to find the culprit first… even if it means reaching out to the seedy underworld.
Can this stubborn sleuth nail the murderer before she becomes Most Wanted?
Side Hustle is the roller coaster first book in the Darcy Walker Crime Thriller series. If you like OCD-driven heroines, eye-popping twists, and a dose of humor, then you’ll love AJ Lape’s pulse-pounding mystery.
Buy Side Hustle to get a slice of the action today!
“Spectacular and riveting…a nail biting and hilarious roller coaster ride that is not to be missed!” …Virginia Gray, award winning author of Spa Girl and the Susan Wade Saga.
★★★★★ “When I came to the end, I was devastated. Cue the mental image of me falling on my knees screaming at the heavens “Why God? Why?!” … I Feel the Need, the Need to Read Book Blog
★★★★★ “After two long years Darcy is back and better than ever so well worth the wait!” … Lissa, Amazon Reviewer
★★★★★ “One of my all-time favorite series with Darcy, an amazing, strong and brilliant heroine.” … The Pink Bookshelf
From the Publisher
Grade A Stupid: A Teenage Sleuth Thriller
Fifteen-year-old Darcy Walker’s life is filled with solving mysteries, avoiding mean girls, and overdosing on caffeine. When she discovers a dead body near her school, her OCD kicks into overdrive, and she teams up with unlikely allies to unravel the clues. But as she gets closer to the truth, danger spikes, and a stalker threatens her life if she doesn’t back down. Darcy must decide whether to concede defeat or go full speed ahead and risk everything.
(Note: 5 books in the high school years before jumping to Darcy Walker Crime Thrillers)
Vice: An Action Fiction Novella
A spin-off of the Darcy Walker Crime Thrillers, Vice is a gritty, action-packed crime thriller series that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow the intense cat-and-mouse game between a vice detective and a reluctant anti-hero mob boss as they navigate the dangerous world of organized crime.
ASIN : B096YF8BHJ
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : June 9, 2021
Language : English
File size : 1.6 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 354 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 7 : Darcy Walker Crime Thrillers
Best Sellers Rank: #1,973,743 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #3,663 in Women’s Crime Fiction #5,211 in Organized Crime (Kindle Store) #5,468 in Crime Action Fiction (Kindle Store)
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