The Losers' Club
Author: Lise S. Baker
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ISBN: 0312242166
Publisher: St. Martin's Minotaur (April, 2000)
Sales Rank: 248,702
Average Customer Rating: 4.46 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
A new author for the "must read" list.
Lise Baker's LOSER'S CLUB is an exciting foray into the world of the private detective. Her prose is evocative, her plot is intriguing and Cal Brantley, the main character, is a gem. A private investigator who solves problems with finesse and intelligence rater than fisticuffs is a welcome treat. Baker's background as a professional investigator is evident in the reality of her dialogue and her keen eye for detail. It's easy to see why LOSER'S CLUB won the St. Martin's 1998 Best First Private Eye Novel Contest. The hard thing is going to be waiting for the next Cal Brantley novel to be available!
Rating: 5 out of 5
A Detective's Detective Thriller
It's hard to believe that this is this writer's first mystery novel! Lise S. Baker's style is very polished. Her extensive personal experience as a Private Investigator bring realism to this suspenceful insurance investigation of the death of a child in a Nevada Casino. It's one of those page turners that is usuall written by well established authurs. If the right Hollywood screen writer reads this one, it could actually end up as a big screen box office hit! As a Practicing PI myself, I was not only throughly entertained, but even learned a few trade secrets from a much more experienced PI, Ms. Lise Baker. I can hardly wait for the next advanture of Cal Brantley, a "new school" San Francisco, female PI.
Rating: 5 out of 5
A PI Mystery for Working PI's
This book is a must read for anyone who wants to know what the life of a real Private Investigator is like. This book could not have been written by anyone who is not a working PI. "The Losers' Club" is certainly the best PI mystery that I have read in a long, long time. Cal Brantley doesn't carry a gun but a cellular phone, a camera and a knowledge of people are all the weapons she needs. I think she one investigator I would like to work with and I am looking forward to hearing more of her story. Thank you, Lise S. Baker for writing this wonderful book.
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