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Iniquitous
Alcoholic Private Investigator, Drew Schweitzer, is hired to aid the police in a Missing Persons case by the parents of a terminally ill little girl, Abby Deirdre, who disappeared from the hospital a month earlier. Unsure if the child is still alive, the PI finds himself in a race against time to find her before her condition worsens or at least find the people who took her.
With every new discovery, it seems that Abby's disappearance may be linked to something worse.
Something sinister.
Something evil.
Something iniquitous.
With every new discovery, it seems that Abby's disappearance may be linked to something worse.
Something sinister.
Something evil.
Something iniquitous.
130 pages, Paperback
Published January 5, 2017
About the author
Craig R Key
6 books4 followersCraig R. Key was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 7, 1983. Starting with drama courses in high school and moving on to larger college productions, he knew that his love for entertaining was beyond the simple stage and he began to branch out into screen writing and filmmaking.
Craig's first venture into epic storytelling on a micro-budget began with a three episode web-series titled "The Clay Chronicles" that was produced under his self funded production company Floor 13 Productions from 2003 to 2006. After the completion of the series, he went on to write additional short films from 2007 to 2012 including a handful of sketches for Floaters Comedy from Bad Apple Studios.
His titles during production have included director, writer, actor, editor, and he has even written music for his projects.
On July 13, 2014, Craig completed his first novel, a dark fantasy titled, "A Sight Unseen," which he dedicated to his father Gary Key, who lost his battle with cancer on May 1, 2014. Almost a year later, Craig released his second book, a comedy/drama titled, "Counting Losses," on May 21, 2015. This one was dedicated to everyone who, like the author, suffers from clinical anxiety and/or depression.
Craig's first venture into epic storytelling on a micro-budget began with a three episode web-series titled "The Clay Chronicles" that was produced under his self funded production company Floor 13 Productions from 2003 to 2006. After the completion of the series, he went on to write additional short films from 2007 to 2012 including a handful of sketches for Floaters Comedy from Bad Apple Studios.
His titles during production have included director, writer, actor, editor, and he has even written music for his projects.
On July 13, 2014, Craig completed his first novel, a dark fantasy titled, "A Sight Unseen," which he dedicated to his father Gary Key, who lost his battle with cancer on May 1, 2014. Almost a year later, Craig released his second book, a comedy/drama titled, "Counting Losses," on May 21, 2015. This one was dedicated to everyone who, like the author, suffers from clinical anxiety and/or depression.
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March 28, 2017
Iniquitous by Craig R. Key reads like a good horror movie script. With original and unpredictable turns, we follow Drew, a former police officer, now PI as he searches for the kidnappers of a little girl. Filled with dialogue that would convert to a good horror/suspense movie, we slowly find out that nothing is as it seems and what Drew finds to be the truth is both haunting and unpredictable. Iniquitous means grossly unfair and morally wrong. I had to look up the meaning of the word and love that the book took that meaning. Mr. Key knows how to keep the pages turning to the very end. Although somewhat abrupt, the end still shocks and again, like many horror movies and novels, keeps you wondering what's next. If you are looking for a well written quick and suspenseful read, I recommend Inquitous. It will make you ponder what's next in this world that Drew and the characters are in.
June 25, 2017
Craig R. Key’s third novel has been on the review circuit for a few months now, being sent out for free to readers in exchange for an honest write-up. You can never be sure exactly what you’re getting into in these situations, but I feel like this unflinching crime thriller should have been issued with the ebook equivalent of a Parental Advisory sticker. It’s sure to be a bit much for readers with less sturdy stomachs, and not the sort of tome you should welcome into your home and nightmares without a heads-up.
Full review of Iniquitous here
Full review of Iniquitous here
March 31, 2017
****Sent by the author in return for an honest review****
This book was sent to me by the author himself, Craig R. Key. He gave a basic plot summary about his book and with the very brief synopsis I received, I was intrigued. With the little I was given, I did some research and considered what I was getting myself into. It had nine ratings and two reviews, which isn’t the best but who am I to judge a book on the few ratings? But the two reviews were good ones so that’s a plus.
Iniquitous is about an alcoholic Private Investigator who was hired to aid the police in a Missing Persons case by the parents of a terminally ill little girl, Abby Deirdre, who disappeared from the hospital a month earlier. Unsure if the child is still alive, the PI finds himself in a race against time to find her before her condition worsens or at least find the people who took her. With every new discovery, it seems that Abby's disappearance may be linked to something worse.
Something sinister. Something evil. Something iniquitous”
I waited a week to finally get my hands on my own copy of Iniquitous. It came in on my birthday which was a major plus. It was not what I was expecting to be completely honest. When I opened the package, it was a large but thin book. That kind of threw me off a bit, I don’t know what I was expecting to be honest.
At first I was skeptical about whether this book would be just another let down or it would be worth the time. Thankfully it was worth the read. It wasn’t a five-star read but it was able to keep my attention and it did have one hair raising moment and made me eyes water for some reason. The story doesn’t drag on and on and it gets to the point within only 128 pages.
The only thing I really disliked about this read was I felt like each character could have been built up more. I couldn’t connect to any of the characters. There were one or two parts where I was lost and didn’t know where I was or what was happening. With that, I didn’t like the ending. I was lost but at the same time I was mind blown.
This would definitely be recommended to people who either want a quick read or like horrorish genre. I want to thank Craig R. Key for sending me your work and taking your time to send me an email.
This book was sent to me by the author himself, Craig R. Key. He gave a basic plot summary about his book and with the very brief synopsis I received, I was intrigued. With the little I was given, I did some research and considered what I was getting myself into. It had nine ratings and two reviews, which isn’t the best but who am I to judge a book on the few ratings? But the two reviews were good ones so that’s a plus.
Iniquitous is about an alcoholic Private Investigator who was hired to aid the police in a Missing Persons case by the parents of a terminally ill little girl, Abby Deirdre, who disappeared from the hospital a month earlier. Unsure if the child is still alive, the PI finds himself in a race against time to find her before her condition worsens or at least find the people who took her. With every new discovery, it seems that Abby's disappearance may be linked to something worse.
Something sinister. Something evil. Something iniquitous”
I waited a week to finally get my hands on my own copy of Iniquitous. It came in on my birthday which was a major plus. It was not what I was expecting to be completely honest. When I opened the package, it was a large but thin book. That kind of threw me off a bit, I don’t know what I was expecting to be honest.
At first I was skeptical about whether this book would be just another let down or it would be worth the time. Thankfully it was worth the read. It wasn’t a five-star read but it was able to keep my attention and it did have one hair raising moment and made me eyes water for some reason. The story doesn’t drag on and on and it gets to the point within only 128 pages.
The only thing I really disliked about this read was I felt like each character could have been built up more. I couldn’t connect to any of the characters. There were one or two parts where I was lost and didn’t know where I was or what was happening. With that, I didn’t like the ending. I was lost but at the same time I was mind blown.
This would definitely be recommended to people who either want a quick read or like horrorish genre. I want to thank Craig R. Key for sending me your work and taking your time to send me an email.
April 4, 2020
Iniquitous means grossly unfair and morally wrong and describes precisely the horror story of that title by Craig R. Key.
Like many P.I. stories, the protagonist, Drew Schweitzer is a cigarette smoking, ex-cop alcoholic. When Abby Deirdre, a terminally ill child is abducted from her hospital room, her parents contact Drew to help find her. But what did he get into?
Solving the mystery leads to an unconventional ending. The story arc is well written and will keep you enthralled. I enjoyed it immensely. Only a few grammar issues kept me from rating this as 5-star. If you don’t mind a few missed words, be sure to read Iniquitous by Craig R Key.
Like many P.I. stories, the protagonist, Drew Schweitzer is a cigarette smoking, ex-cop alcoholic. When Abby Deirdre, a terminally ill child is abducted from her hospital room, her parents contact Drew to help find her. But what did he get into?
Solving the mystery leads to an unconventional ending. The story arc is well written and will keep you enthralled. I enjoyed it immensely. Only a few grammar issues kept me from rating this as 5-star. If you don’t mind a few missed words, be sure to read Iniquitous by Craig R Key.
September 5, 2017
This was a very good book.Drew is a former cop turned private Eye after the loss of his wife and child.He is contacted by the parents of Abby,who has been kidnapped from the cancer ward of the local hospital.He is not sure ,but he does take the case.What he finds is way more horrific than anyone can imagine.Diane Lehman is a fine narrator for this book.“I was given this free review copy audiobook and have voluntarily left this review."
August 16, 2017
A good crime novel!
I whipped right through this book. At first I thought it was going to be the same tired xcop who drinks and tries to save the girl...but I was wrong. This book has a great twist! The performance was well done and made me feel like I was in the xcops head. I really enjoyed this book. I was given a free copy of this book and have left this voluntary and unbiased review.
I whipped right through this book. At first I thought it was going to be the same tired xcop who drinks and tries to save the girl...but I was wrong. This book has a great twist! The performance was well done and made me feel like I was in the xcops head. I really enjoyed this book. I was given a free copy of this book and have left this voluntary and unbiased review.
August 15, 2017
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
This was the first book by this author I’ve listened to and really enjoyed it.
Recommend to anyone who enjoys good thriller with hint of paranormal.
This was the first book by this author I’ve listened to and really enjoyed it.
Recommend to anyone who enjoys good thriller with hint of paranormal.
June 16, 2018
I liked this book a lot. The characters compelling, and while flawed, you are drawn to them. The author is able to give depth and complexity to them.
I was drawn into the plot, and this had a great build up of tension and suspense.
I was given a free copy of this book
I was drawn into the plot, and this had a great build up of tension and suspense.
I was given a free copy of this book
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