Some of those nice chocolate cookies.

Kendall, the policeman turned private eye and his secretary business partner Mo!ly : at last we discover how they came to come together because, quirkily, although book five in the series, this book tells us how it all began.
The detective who doesn't believe in coincidences, and doesn't seen to believe in work much, either, but is driven by the marvellous Molly who feeds him biscuits and ideas which he assumed are his own. This is his first case as a private detective, long awaited because previously he's been rather lacking in clients. And now he has two, a wife with a missing husband - and, seperately, the husband himself. Plus his old police buddies from New York want him to keep an eye on two low grade criminal brothers who have just moved into his area. With double the fees he really needs the money. Now he just has to solve the crime.
Narrator, Kolyn Marshall, does a fine job catching the laid back, self internalizing Kendall, already regretting leaving the job with the New York police and wondering if he really needs to lose just a couple of pounds in weight, as well as giving excellent voice to Molly and the other characters , even if his Irish accent leaves a lot to be desired. The meandering investigation is fun as is Kendall's constant mind changes and desire for coffee and biscuits. Great characters, Good story, nice narration - recommended.

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Kendall

I really like this private’s detective. He’s quirky in his inner monologues but capable of being professional as well. I also love the way he is able to look outside the box to solve his cases. Hopefully I will get to listen to more of Kendall in the future.

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Really Good

I loved the narrator
The main characters have great chemistry.
You will find murder, phone hacking and blackmail, the story is plot and the other characters in this brilliant fun is very well developed..

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Another success from John Holt

I really enjoyed meeting Kendall as though for the first time. I've read and enjoyed several of the Kendall books previously and this prequel is among the best of them. I guess detective jobs are like buses, you wait forever for one and then three turn up at the same time.

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☺

This is my second audio book by John Holt it's very good i give it 10 out of 10

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The Beginnings of Tom Kendall PI

We're introduced to the rambling detective as he leaves his New York police department to embark on a career as a private investigator. His high ideals of only taking major cases soon founders as work fails to materialise. The saving grace soon materialises in the form of Molly, hired as a secretary but is soon appointed as a partner. Kendall is an endearing character who stumbles and rambles along collecting clues and pointers others fail to see. His first case involving a missing person unfolds into a murder mystery with a twist in the tail. Excellent narration gives depth to the listening experience.

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Brilliant listen

Another brilliant book with PD Kendall twists and turns but I did guess the murderer

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Kendall uncovered.

Now we know how Kendall became a private detective.
John Holt the author is excellent in creating believable personalities, just like detective Kendall a lazy one but somehow always gets to the truth and never gets paid because of it.
As usual the choosing of Kolyn Marshall was a good one, he is a great narrator perfect voice for each character.

I enjoyed every audiobook from the author John Holt that’s for sure so it’s absolutely no problem for me to recommend his books, I do believe that all will also enjoy them as much as I did.




In exchange for an honest review I’ve received this audiobook.

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Kendall book 5

Kendall the detective. . This Detective is pure gold. I’ll certainly be looking out for more books by this author. He is not the usual pain in the brass we’ve all learned to live with for the past few years

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The partnership

Oh my gosh, I’ve listened to these out of order, but it really doesn’t matter too much. The stories can be listened to independently.
Molly and Kendall form a partnership which reminds me of chalk and cheese. He is old fashioned, she is modern fresh faced. They work great together, planting the seeds for great break throughout. Will be seeking out more from this author

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