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The Road to Larkin St

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I would like to thank the Netgalley website for allowing me to read this book.

I was immediately attracted by the beautiful cover of this book which made me want to read the book.

We find Caitlin who is a former policewoman, mother, loving art and who holds the agency of private detectives Raeburn.

As for Teddy Grant, he is accused of rape and denies the facts, but is not far from being incarcerated.

A book read in one go so I immediately hooked on the story so gripping, addictive, captivating, filled with intrigue, suspense and twists with endearing characters.

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Red is a likeable character from the start. She's straightforward, free of bias, and interested in helping her clients. I read The Road to Larkin St quickly because I really liked her, and wasn't disappointed. The premise of the book is interesting and the twists and turns keep you reading. This was my introduction to Eddie Owens and I will be looking for another one of his books.

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It was a “he said, she said” case that seemed so simple thought Caitlin “Red” Raeburn, when Teddy Grant a cop she does not really like wants to hire her. She is a softy so she takes the case, but things quickly turn sideways when a witness is kidnapped, a Vietnamese gang becomes involved, and Red has no where to turn but to her friends “The Niners” and LGBT motorcycle group. Can Red solve the mystery, save her witness, and keep herself from being killed?

What a fabulous story by Eddie Owens. I loved Red’s character, she is cheeky, gusty and is what I call a “real” character. One you can connect with. I also loved all the supporting characters, especially her special needs daughter Emma. The motorcycle gang is just a hoot. They added a lot of interest to the story, and more than a few laughs. I got this book on a whim because I liked the cover, and now I am so glad I did, as I have found a new author to read. This is not the first book in the series and Eddie did a fabulous job filling in the backstory so that you could read this as a stand a lone novel, but also left enough teasers that left the reader wanting to know those previous stories. I am on my way to find book one and start the journey from the beginning. Thank you so much to the author Eddie Owens, BooksGoSocial Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was fabulous! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

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*4,5 stars
I've worked with Eddie before, reviewing two of his other books, but I think this one was my favorite out of the three I've read. I'm starting with a trigger warning for sexual assault because in the first chapter there is a discussion of accusations of sexual assault. So our character says they have been accused of sexual assault but they didn't do it. Reluctantly, Red ends up taking the case.
Nothing goes as expected, and this is really good as a reader because it kept me at the edge of my seat. The mystery was good and very well developed, the writing was extremely captivating.
Red is a character that grew on me, I like her more and more, she seems extremely real, and pretty interesting. Loved to know more about Red's personal life, especially the relationship with her daughter. There are moments of humor, danger, and mystery. Overall, a read I could barely put down.

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The Road to Larkin St caught my eye since my single last name was Larkin. I really enjoyed the story behind this book. I already told my family and friends a great book to read and look forward to your next book.

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Right at the moment I read the premise of the book I was in. Caitlin “Red” Raeburn is a San Francisco private detective. A police officer accused of sexual assault comes to her agency begging for her help. After a few hesitant moments, she takes thecase. But from then on, nothing goes as planned.
As I said before, I liked the premise of the book. I like detective shows and the author got the essence of some good screen detectives and worked the main character injecting a lot of personal style. Laura Holt from Remington Steele came to my mind in several opportunities. The mystery was good enough and the outcome was well developed.
Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

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A short tense suspense thriller about a PI who takes on a simple case of he said she said case and turns into something else bigger a mystery. The main character is a wonderful point of view character, descriptions and point of view are top-notch. California, in this case, San Francisco comes brilliantly to life in Catlin's eyes. If you are looking for a short suspenseful reading, I suggest you read this book. .

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