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Wanted (A Private Investigator Series of Crime and Suspense Thrillers, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nick Stephenson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 15,942 ratings
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A handsome detective and heir to a business empire is a renowned security expert...

...yet he never suspects an enemy has him in the cross-hairs.

A simple job at the Louvre in Paris is the perfect trap for this unsuspecting playboy.

Police consultant Leopold Blake jets off to France hoping for an easy payday and a chance to relax. After breezing through an assignment at the Louvre, he expects to revel in the City of Lights. But before he can down his first champagne, his prints are found on a murder victim.

Suddenly a wanted man, Leopold narrowly escapes the police, but can’t abandon an injured witness who needs help. Can he uncover the truth while hunted by the cops, dodging an assassin's bullet, and saddled with a wounded sidekick? Will Leopold discover who’s behind the murder and clear his good name before the killer can silence him for good?

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★★★★★ “If you haven't yet discovered Leopold Blake and the author Nick Stephenson, you're missing out.....a lot.” - Ila InMaine

★★★★★ “Great writing that flows well and makes the story believable. And of course the character building is incredible. Leopold is mixture of Jame Bond, Thomas Magnum and James Rockford all rolled into one. A real talent.” - M. Hall

★★★★★ “One hell of a story with a great ending. Five Stars and then some.” - Claudette Valliere

★★★★★ “Before I'd even finished this first book in the Leopold Blake Private Investigator series, I was hoping that it would be made into a TV series or movies. Come on HBO, Showtime, TBS ..... take a look at the potential here!” - Gwen Drury

★★★★★ “I haven't enjoyed a good read in awhile. This was a great ride for sure. Didn't see the end coming. Well written with believable characters. I will read more in this series and I don't say that too often.” - E.K. Smith
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Over one million copies downloaded - the Leopold Blake series combines murder, mystery, and mayhem with a healthy dose of humor. The Leopold Blake books have consistently hit the top ten Amazon paid bestseller lists in Crime Thriller Fiction, and can be read and enjoyed in any order.
"Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time with its fast pace and nonstop action. A real page-turner, it leaps from crisis to crisis and never slows down, twisting all the way to its gripping conclusion." - David VanDyke, author of The Plague Wars series.
"Buckle up... With precise blows, Nick Stephenson creates fight scenes that had me clenching my jaw with tension. The twists and turns kept me guessing - the pace of the story cracked along toward an exciting finish." - Craig McGray, author of The Somnibus, Madeline, and This Little Piggy.
"Join the ride and you won't put this book down" - Ken Rossignol, author of The Privateer Clause "It's a thrill ride, with a great combination of clever sleuthing and ferocious action scenes... and, of course, a shocker of an ending. The writing crackles with energy" - Jacques Antoine, author of The Emily Kane Adventures

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This book hits hard, hits fast, and keeps your pulse pounding until the very end. A thrilling blend of action, humor, and mystery, the Leopold Blake series is an explosive mix that fans of mysteries and thrillers will love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FYW9VHC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WJ Books Ltd (October 15, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
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Customers find the book engaging and suspenseful with an exciting plot. They describe it as an easy, light read that flows well. Readers appreciate the good character development and witty humor in the right places. The dialogue is believable and there are no unnecessary clichés.

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616 customers mention "Enjoyment"595 positive21 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an engaging read with thrilling action and suspense that keeps them hooked until the end. The plot is interesting and full of surprises, keeping readers hooked until the end.

"...Kudos to Mr. Stephenson opting not do so and presenting instead an enjoyable, easily understood action/adventure plot, with enough thrills to..." Read more

"...Blake himself, although intelligent and witty, lacked vulnerability until the very end, making him seem somewhat unrealistic at times...." Read more

"...The story was consistent but not boring. I don't know much about the French police system so I will have to take it on faith...." Read more

"...His Leopold Blake series is fun to read. Series has some good action to go along with some great characters...." Read more

455 customers mention "Suspenseful"370 positive85 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful plot. They find it engaging and fast-paced, with good twists and turns. The story is consistent but not boring, with a consistent action/adventure plot.

"...opting not do so and presenting instead an enjoyable, easily understood action/adventure plot, with enough thrills to satisfy a reader not looking..." Read more

"...However, the plot was engaging and did keep me interested through the entirety of the book...." Read more

"...The story was consistent but not boring. I don't know much about the French police system so I will have to take it on faith...." Read more

"...Twists and turns close to the end were done pretty well. I did enjoy reading "Wanted" ,by Nick Stephenson very much...." Read more

201 customers mention "Readability"149 positive52 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and hard to put down. They say it's well-written and can be read without previous knowledge of the series. The characters speak perfect idiomatic English, with occasional errors. Readers appreciate the good balance between detail and action, with a satisfying resolution. Overall, they describe the book as a light read that some enjoy.

"...this to anyone who wants a thrilling race for answers and a satisfying resolution." Read more

"...Do yourself a favor and check this series out. It's very easy to read and a lot of fun as well." Read more

"...Nicks writing is very good, easy to read, no harsh language and no embarrassing sex scenes...." Read more

"...negative remark I could give is that I think the author should have expounded more in depth, the interactions/relationship between Mary and Leopold...." Read more

188 customers mention "Pacing"163 positive25 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it a fast-paced story with an engaging lead character. It's an easy read with some action and good writing that flows well.

"...I was happy the plot along with the story line moves at a very nice pace. Book is pretty packed with action and adventure...." Read more

"The story was fast paced with a lot of action scenes...." Read more

"...The action is fast-paced...." Read more

"...dialogue (even for characters whose first language isn't English), nice pacing, a reasonable amount of research, a good sense for how much detail/..." Read more

181 customers mention "Character development"139 positive42 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find them fun and relatable, with sufficient background information to understand their personalities. The female protagonist is also praised for being well-rounded.

"...to increase the presence of Mary as he did an incredible job of presenting a female protagonist who is as well rounded of a female character as I..." Read more

"...fast-paced and engaging though a bit unoriginal, and the characters were well rounded...." Read more

"...Series has some good action to go along with some great characters. I'd recommend this book, and the series itself very highly...." Read more

"...For example, a character doesn’t speak a series of action: “It’s not like you need it, Mr. Blake,” Dubois straightened his tie...." Read more

36 customers mention "Humor"27 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find the dialogue believable and appreciate that there is no smutty or crude language. The characters are lovable and the plot is well-written.

"...Blake himself, although intelligent and witty, lacked vulnerability until the very end, making him seem somewhat unrealistic at times...." Read more

"...Book is pretty packed with action and adventure. Superb dialog helps make the characters in the book really come alive...." Read more

"...Nicks writing is very good, easy to read, no harsh language and no embarrassing sex scenes...." Read more

"...Well-differentiated characters, decent dialogue (even for characters whose first language isn't English), nice pacing, a reasonable amount of..." Read more

38 customers mention "Interest"15 positive23 negative

Customers have different views on the book's interest. Some find it an easy read with short chapters and engaging storylines that keep their attention. They appreciate the well-developed characters and ability to manage multiple storylines. However, others feel the book lacks compelling storytelling and is not as gripping as other thrillers.

"An easy and enjoyable read, but not a page turner for me. Enjoyed the insight into France (locations, society, etc.)...." Read more

".../telling versus how much action/showing, and a nice ability to manage multiple story lines, bringing them together again and again...." Read more

"This book was only an average tale. Perhaps it would have been more enjoyable if it had been in th United States instead of France...." Read more

"...of a real mystery thriller and all the ingredients. It just didn't thrill and the ingredients were standard stuff no different than tons of..." Read more

29 customers mention "Description"14 positive15 negative

Customers have differing opinions about the book's description. Some find it engaging with plenty of explanations, rich characters, and a well-described locale. They appreciate the structure of the chapters and table of contents. Others feel the storyline is confusing, disjointed, and lacking depth as compared to other mysteries.

"Some parts were a little hokey but overall a good read. I was surprised at the ending. Didn’t expect it (that being a good thing)." Read more

"...-up movie in mind. Lots of police and car chases, interesting psychological profile of a handful of main protagonists interacting in this..." Read more

"Bit of a jumble at the beginning, but full of murder and mayhem. Characters could use a bit more background info." Read more

"...His action-packed yarn is set in the beautifully-described city of Paris, and he keeps the reader guessing until the final pages...." Read more

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  • Trh1470
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced fun
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014
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    An excellent action/adventure book that wastes little time presenting the foundation of its plot and maintains a similarly styled storyline throughout the duration of the book. What I liked most is that the author didn't try to take the reader 20 different ways in an attempt to convey an intricately complex plot. Sometimes simple is a good thing with regard to a storyline and can actually convey depth in that simplicity. Although I am one that often enjoys books of the opposite nature (See any book written by Tom Clancy or W.E.B. Griffin), it's been my experience that very few authors can pull it off effectively. Kudos to Mr. Stephenson opting not do so and presenting instead an enjoyable, easily understood action/adventure plot, with enough thrills to satisfy a reader not looking for an adrenaline rush.

    Although "Wanted" is the first book in the series, the interactions between the main characters were presented in such a manner that I actually felt as though I understood the underlying dynamics that provided the foundation of each relationship. In other words, the author did a fantastic job of welcoming readers to the beginning of an ongoing series in such a way as to instantly project a familiarity and connection with the characters that normally takes at least a second book to accomplish. In fact, I connected around the third or fourth chapter. I am an avid reader so I know accomplishing this takes an enormous amount of skill.

    The only negative remark I could give is that I think the author should have expounded more in depth, the interactions/relationship between Mary and Leopold. The way each expresses the underlying sexual tension/angst that is obviously present is downright hilarious; exacerbated by the intellectual wit they both use to try and deflect it. In addition, I thought the author should have found a way to increase the presence of Mary as he did an incredible job of presenting a female protagonist who is as well rounded of a female character as I have seen. Tough, smart, sexy...and as much as she would probably hate to admit...very feminine. However, this being the first book in a series, I'm not even sure what I just wrote can even qualify as a complaint.

    Great, enjoyable read.
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  • Brittany B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... a huge fan of mysteries and thrillers and I'm pleased to say that this was a pretty enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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    I am a huge fan of mysteries and thrillers and I'm pleased to say that this was a pretty enjoyable read.

    The plot was fast paced and full of suspense but lacked originality. I found myself spotting similarities to other mystery books that I've read which, on some level, disappointed me. However, the plot was engaging and did keep me interested through the entirety of the book.

    The multiple points of view, although a tad confusing at first, converged nicely towards the end of the book and did help move the plot when there seemed to be a momentary pause in Blake's chase.

    Blake himself, although intelligent and witty, lacked vulnerability until the very end, making him seem somewhat unrealistic at times. I also didn't like that he didn't seem to worry much for his friends who may have been injured, missing, etc.

    However, his interactions and relationship with other characters (i.e. Sophie and Mary) were well developed. While Mary seemed more like a sibling to Blake rather than a potential love interest, her conversations with Blake exposed a lot about her character as well as Blake's.

    Overall, the plot was fast-paced and engaging though a bit unoriginal, and the characters were well rounded. This book kept me at the edge of my seat and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a thrilling race for answers and a satisfying resolution.
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  • E. I. HOOD
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice change of pace from what I have been reading
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2015
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    This is an enjoyable story for escape reading. I would imagine it as a great TV story series such as "Miss Marple" or "Murder she Wrote"

    I read this book in a day and a half because there were no glaring errors and it didn't use large words I had to research. There was quite a bit of action that strained the imagination. The story was consistent but not boring. I don't know much about the French police system so I will have to take it on faith.

    Lots of characters coming and going. The main ones to focus on 1- Leopold Blake 2- Mary Jordan and 3- Jerome ( just Jerome). Leopold reminds me of Sherlock Holmes' sidekick Dr Watson ( only younger). He makes decisions that don't always seem logical. Of course he doesn't have Holmes to bail him out and so has to rely on Mary Jordan ( NYPD) and Jerome (his bodyguard)

    The story can stand alone but the ending raises questions that will only be answered in a later story. Time will tell whether I want to go that route.

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  • paul jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2024
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    brill read
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  • Cynthia
    4.0 out of 5 stars thrilling
    Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2019
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    Read it in one sitting. While I figured out the plot well in advance, it was a fast-paced and exciting read. I'll definitely read more in the series.
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  • Eiblis O'Neill
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesante
    Reviewed in Spain on June 27, 2019
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    Argumento interesante y buen desarollo, buenos personajes, emocionante, el final invita a leer mas, muchas icognitos y preguntas sin resolver.
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  • Asish
    4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in India on November 23, 2017
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    It is an all-round good going story and never lets you down at any time. An amazing plot. Any one who likes suspense and thriller would definitely like this.
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  • Oscar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 7, 2016
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    An excellent novel, at first it was hard to get the string of the chapters since they don't seem really related, but as I continued, I just couldn't stop reading. I would recomend it to whoever likes to be on the edge when reading a book.
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