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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?
Los Angeles. 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 savory deep-dish favorites to adoring 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—gritty, fast-paced, and threaded with dark humor. Perfect for readers who like their mysteries rough around the edges and their heroines smart enough to know better… and stubborn enough not to listen.
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“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.
5 Star Read – “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
5 Star Read – “After two long years Darcy is back and better than ever so well worth the wait!” … Lissa, Amazon Reviewer
5 Star Read – “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 : B09BY3WPN5
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : June 8, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 352 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8549172258
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.88 x 8.5 inches
Book 1 of 9 : Darcy Walker Crime Thrillers
Best Sellers Rank: #4,193,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8,185 in Organized Crime Thrillers #32,843 in Murder Thrillers #34,802 in Amateur Sleuths
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