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Dewey Webb Private Investigator #5
Trouble Finds Her
It’s the end of 1949, and Denver private investigator Dewey Webb is asked to do what seems like a simple find Jasper Caffrey’s daughter, Nora, who hasn’t been seen or heard from in days. Nora is wild, and trouble seems to find her. Was she the victim of foul play, or has she run away from home? As Dewey hunts for Nora, from the richest sections of the city to the jazz clubs in the Five Points neighborhood, he uncovers secrets about the Caffreys that may explain Nora’s disappearance, and he encounters a cast of characters who all want him dead. Can he dodge danger and find Nora before either one of them comes to a bad end?
- GenresMystery
208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 6, 2018
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About the author
Renee Pawlish
114 books346 followersFrom the time she was ten and tried to write her own detective series in the fashion of the Hardy Boys, Renée Pawlish has been developing her craft. Along with creative writing classes, Renée studied great writers like Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, Stephen King, Sue Grafton and many more. Once Renée graduated from college, she began her first novel. Now, all these years later, she has penned numerous books in a variety of genres.
Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish....
on her blog:
http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/
on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/reneepawlish
Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish....
on her blog:
http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/
on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/reneepawlish
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February 13, 2018
Dewey Webb is on another case. This time he is hired by a father who's daughter is missing. Dewey takes the job-not for the father-but because he is concerned about the girl. It doesn't take long before he is fired as a PI, but continues to work the case because of this concern. The end result takes a lot of legwork, shadowing, and nerves of steel. Dewey keeps working until he gets to the very horrible proof of the kind of man the father really is! Dewey is the kind of man you want working for you, and never against you!
One of the best things about this series is the author's attention to even the tiniest detail. The buildings are described, offices and furnishings, location of pay phones, models of cars, style of hat that is worn, the neighborhoods-their houses, their ethnic predominance, and even menus at the lunch counters and restaurants. I am quite sure the musicians mentioned really did play at the clubs in real life. This is so thorough that the reader is immersed in the time period. You feel like you are living in the early post-war 50's with Dewey. Anyone familiar with the city would be able to find the buildings he talks about in the book, assuming they have survived. These details make the entire life and career of Dewey Webb seem real. Kudos to Renee Pawlish for making a fictional story seem like it really happened, with never a dull moment in the entire book. Great book-possible her best yet!
One of the best things about this series is the author's attention to even the tiniest detail. The buildings are described, offices and furnishings, location of pay phones, models of cars, style of hat that is worn, the neighborhoods-their houses, their ethnic predominance, and even menus at the lunch counters and restaurants. I am quite sure the musicians mentioned really did play at the clubs in real life. This is so thorough that the reader is immersed in the time period. You feel like you are living in the early post-war 50's with Dewey. Anyone familiar with the city would be able to find the buildings he talks about in the book, assuming they have survived. These details make the entire life and career of Dewey Webb seem real. Kudos to Renee Pawlish for making a fictional story seem like it really happened, with never a dull moment in the entire book. Great book-possible her best yet!
January 9, 2018
Trouble Finds Her is Renee Pawlish's latest Dewey Webb adventure. In a post World War II Denver, Dewey is a private dective. He runs his own agency. Dewey is approached by banker Jasper Caffery to "quietly" find his daughter who has disappeared suddenly. After talking with both Mr Caffery and his wife, Dewey has odd feelings about the case. But since he needs the money to support his wife and baby son, he agrees to try to find Nora Caffery. As the investigation continues with friends, ex-boyfriends and close relatives, Dewey becomes convinced that there is more to the story than he is being told. Like a dog with a bone, Dewey follows where the clues lead him. Renee has included not only history of Denver but also social issues of the period too. As usual, there are twists and turns to keep you guessing while you read. This is a voluntary review from my reading of an ARC copy of this book. Highly recommended.
January 8, 2018
This is a wonderful story by Pawlish. She sets the scenes with historical accuracy.
From the opening of this line to its lovely ending, I loved it.
Dewey has returned to us and I am SO glad. I love Dewey!
This is the story of a missing adult daughter of an arrogant, dictatorial father who wants to make sure she is not off doing something that will embarrass the family name. Her mother is a timid soul, but genuinely loves her daughter, Nora.
Nora has had some boyfriends, but none of them seem as though they would harm Nora. Nora's friends say that she had been acting strangely for awhile; secretive, distant, even needy.
The question is: Is Nora in trouble? Is she pregnant? Is she unharmed or is she in real danger?
Read to find out.
This is one of the best books, if not the best, that Renee Pawlish has written.
From the opening of this line to its lovely ending, I loved it.
Dewey has returned to us and I am SO glad. I love Dewey!
This is the story of a missing adult daughter of an arrogant, dictatorial father who wants to make sure she is not off doing something that will embarrass the family name. Her mother is a timid soul, but genuinely loves her daughter, Nora.
Nora has had some boyfriends, but none of them seem as though they would harm Nora. Nora's friends say that she had been acting strangely for awhile; secretive, distant, even needy.
The question is: Is Nora in trouble? Is she pregnant? Is she unharmed or is she in real danger?
Read to find out.
This is one of the best books, if not the best, that Renee Pawlish has written.
January 9, 2018
Hired to find to find Jasper Caffery's daughter, Nora, Dewey has an odd feeling about this case. But he takes it anyway, after all the banker's money is just as good as anyone elses. But that feeling keeps nagging at Dewey. Nora is twenty three years old, not reported missing by her parents, and not married. The more Dewey investigates this case the more conflicting stories he gets about Nora. Not only is Mr. Caffery hiding something, Mrs. Caffery isn't any better. Everyone acts afraid of Caffery. What is going on? You will be surprised at the answer. I voluntarily read ARC of this story. The review is voluntary and of my own opinion.
February 14, 2018
Trouble Finds Her (Bk 5 of Dewey Webb Historical Mystery Series)
Renee Pawlish writes a compelling story that explores 1940s/1950s race relations in Book 5 of her Dewey Webb Historical Mystery series. Dewey has trouble finding out even the most basic information about his client's missing daughter Nora. Why does Nora's father hire a detective to find her when he (and others) barely wants to talk about her? Not to worry!! Dewey is one persistent detective!! Readers will find it hard to put down this convoluted mystery as questions about Nora lead to twists, turns, and roadblocks!
Where is Nora? And, who or what is a Teeney? ENJOY!!
Renee Pawlish writes a compelling story that explores 1940s/1950s race relations in Book 5 of her Dewey Webb Historical Mystery series. Dewey has trouble finding out even the most basic information about his client's missing daughter Nora. Why does Nora's father hire a detective to find her when he (and others) barely wants to talk about her? Not to worry!! Dewey is one persistent detective!! Readers will find it hard to put down this convoluted mystery as questions about Nora lead to twists, turns, and roadblocks!
Where is Nora? And, who or what is a Teeney? ENJOY!!
January 9, 2018
Best yet!
This author gets better with every story she writes. This one has great depth, intrigue, and is well done considering what actually happened to the missing girl. I won't give any spoilers. Suffice to say that Dewey certainly earned his money on this case!
Easy to read, it all flows so smoothly, that it was way too hard to put it down for bedtime.
I certainly will continue to buy the Dewey Webb series, as well as the others that Ms. Hawkish writes. She spins a good yarn.
This author gets better with every story she writes. This one has great depth, intrigue, and is well done considering what actually happened to the missing girl. I won't give any spoilers. Suffice to say that Dewey certainly earned his money on this case!
Easy to read, it all flows so smoothly, that it was way too hard to put it down for bedtime.
I certainly will continue to buy the Dewey Webb series, as well as the others that Ms. Hawkish writes. She spins a good yarn.
October 20, 2023
The Ugly Underworld of Denver
This book is the fifth in a series that takes place in post-WWII Denver. The main character is an Army veteran who supports his wife and son by being a PI. This is a classic gumshoe who dunnit where the reader follows the clues along with the PI. This is a clean book with no bad language, sex, little violence, and no gore. There is a lot of racial prejudice in this story, a sad sign of those days. I am really enjoying this series and have been binge-reading it.
This book is the fifth in a series that takes place in post-WWII Denver. The main character is an Army veteran who supports his wife and son by being a PI. This is a classic gumshoe who dunnit where the reader follows the clues along with the PI. This is a clean book with no bad language, sex, little violence, and no gore. There is a lot of racial prejudice in this story, a sad sign of those days. I am really enjoying this series and have been binge-reading it.
January 9, 2018
The fIfth Dewey Webb book from author Renee Pawlish continues Dewey's growth as a private eye and without a doubt the best in the series so far! Webb is darker and grittier than Pawlish's Reed Ferguson character she made her name on, but he's such a solid family man and in this book tackles the issue of racism. As always an excellent, entertaining read.
January 25, 2018
Great book
This book is full of twists and turns! It has you guessing from the start. The characters are true to the story line, each with their own personalities. You can actually see them in action as you read. I have read each Dewey Webb book and each is better than the last! Great writing, thank you Renee Pawlish for creating him!
This book is full of twists and turns! It has you guessing from the start. The characters are true to the story line, each with their own personalities. You can actually see them in action as you read. I have read each Dewey Webb book and each is better than the last! Great writing, thank you Renee Pawlish for creating him!
March 4, 2021
Renee Pawlish's characters and plots are fully believable. The Dewey Webb historical mystery series is set post WWII, with Dewey Webb being a veteran of the war who now works as a private investigator using the tools of the trade circa 1949. In this sendup, he's searching for a rich man's missing daughter. Nothing is ever as easy as it looks up front.
January 28, 2018
Love the old time detective stories
If you like "old time" detective stories, you'll enjoy reading Renee Pawlish mysteries. I like both characters, Dewey Webb & Reed Ferguson. They're well written with really good story lines. Can't wait for the next one.
If you like "old time" detective stories, you'll enjoy reading Renee Pawlish mysteries. I like both characters, Dewey Webb & Reed Ferguson. They're well written with really good story lines. Can't wait for the next one.
June 4, 2020
Not as interesting as previous stories(I read them all now).
March 29, 2021
Okay,
A bit drawn out, but some suspense, though outcome predictable. I do wonder when Clara will get upset with all the dinners Dewey misses
A bit drawn out, but some suspense, though outcome predictable. I do wonder when Clara will get upset with all the dinners Dewey misses
May 13, 2025
1949. It would seem to be a straightforward job. Webb is employed by Jasper Caffeey to find his daughter. She has been missing for four days.
An enjoyable mystery
An enjoyable mystery
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January 9, 2018Great book interesting storyline.
January 9, 2018
Another great story in the Dewey Webb mystery series. Dewey is hired by a father to find his missing daughter. It touches on issues of the era from the late 40's and does so well. I really enjoy this series and would recommend out to anyone who likes the genre.
January 11, 2018
Received free for review:
I think this is the best Dewey novel yet!
She deals some with the issue of racism back then.
This belongs on everyone's MUST READ list!
I think this is the best Dewey novel yet!
She deals some with the issue of racism back then.
This belongs on everyone's MUST READ list!
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