Bonita

Bennington P.I. #01

by D.W. Ulsterman

After decades working within the murky political underbelly of the nation’s capital, hard living D.C. politico Frank Bennington finds himself out of a job, recovering from a heart attack, and wondering what the hell he’s supposed to do next.

Then a phone call from a long ago acquaintance gives Frank an opportunity to use his particular brand of talents and insights to reveal a cover-up with global implications. It is a scandal involving powerful and influential figures who wish for the truth to remain hidden, and the lie to continue to be perpetrated, for it is a lie worth TRILLIONS of dollars to those who control its message. In Frank Bennington’s new world of private investigations, dead men tell no truths, and that is exactly what his enemies hope to make of him.

"Bennington P.I. “Bonita” is the much anticipated follow up to D.W. Ulsterman’s novel, "The Second Oldest Profession".

Genres: Mystery

183 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 12, 2014

About the author

D.W. Ulsterman is the bestselling author of THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS MYSTERY SERIES.

His most recent novel, THE TRUTHING TREE, is now available.

All of his novels are available here: http://goo.gl/kEPU6R

"Mr. Ulsterman doesn't disappoint."

-THRILLER JUNKIE

Reviews

[Daniel Melendez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and interesting read.

Bennington PI is drawn in over his head by an old friend who wants him to help in an investigation. When his friend ends up dead, Bennington is on his own walking down a dangerous path. For fans of noir detective stories this one is sure to please. Now for me to move on to Bennington’s next case!

[Will Decker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ulsterman doesn't disappoint! The plot was good, the characters were well-developed for the most part, and it was an enjoyable read. Pulling together a modern day themed plot with a noir twist is a challenge, but the author carries it off in style. I was disappointed to see the demise of a couple of characters, but that's the way the story goes. I also wish that the MC might have been a little more athletic and a little less geriatric. I had a hard time connecting with that aspect of him. But that might change the entire dynamic of the plot. The tough guy has to have some weaknesses, I guess. Good story Ulsterman. I look forward to reading more from this author.

[Bert · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you want a nice quick read, and you are a fan of retro detective antiheroes, you will like this book. There's a conspiracy of international proportions, global warming is actually a myth perpetrated by those who would seek to replace incandescent bulbs with overpriced underpowered replacements. An aging detective, once adept at pulling secrets from Congressional sources, reactivate himself. His old friend dies, he's wrongly accused, and clearing his name means uncovering deep dark secrets. No closure at the end of the story, a sure sign that we'll be bombarded with sequels.

[maria hoggard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bonita

I really enjoyed this book. this author really knows what women like. yes I would recommend this book to other readers. the language could have been tuned down a little though. it makes you want to read so of his other books. read and enjoy it.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book

You people should just read this book yourselves and write your own review on this novel yourself and I really enjoyed reading this book very much so. Shelley MA

[Elaine Bidstrup · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bennington is a 64-year-old former political campaigner who has recently suffered a heart attack. He is also out of a job and running out of money. A call from an old friend, a retired private investigator, sets Bennington off on a new career as a private eye. He has several close escapes and encounters with a high class Russian call girl as he tries to help his friend Walt solve a case. Walt ends up dead and eventually Bennington is put in touch with a Congresswoman who shows him a list of e-mails and other data that almost instantly changes his opinion on several of his dearly held beliefs.
These changes of opinion spoiled the book for me. I found it hard to believe that his dearly held beliefs could be so easily and conveniently changed.

[Mary Mullane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the crotchity curmudgeon narrative at the beginning. I had to laugh at the "T3" group, cuz after the '04 election that is what I called Dubya, T3--the teflon turd. Good action and intrigue, but the premise and ending is something right out of the tin foil crowd who think FOX is really a credible news source.

[Pxipenguin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Frank is preachy

A good beginning, but the main character is preachy (maybe the author is too?). I read the other book in this series and will not read anything more from this writer.

[Tulay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Frank Sinatra signing Bonita.

Most of all liked the first person narrative style, and Pennington's inside about women. Believable characters, light bulbs, global warming. As long as we buy and set up factories in China, aren't we the guilty ones adding to this problem?

[Toni Spalding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lively read, from star to end...

With a grouchy lead character, who apparently shares a number of Lee Marvin attributes. Serious and comical, tough, touching, and in an odd way, a totally believable story line...Very enjoyable read.

[Edward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would be worth a four except the political agenda got old (note - if you are a conservative or Libertarian, this may be a pro not a con). I recommend the other books in the series as four star reads regardless of political persuasion.

[Bill Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is very good at sneaking in FOX News rhetoric.

[Nev Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not to bad for a cheapie.

[Gwendolyn Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read

Story was written in a way that made it easy to visualize the main character. Story pace was slow enough to enjoy the details and fast enough to stay interested.

[Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible

A true Washington conspiracy story. Gripping and I was unable to put it down, I was disappointed that it ended so soon.

[Linda Blakely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

This was a great read about the inner workings of congress and how Bennington got into the P.I business. This was great.