Created by Julie Smith Pseudonyms include J. Paul Drew PAUL MCDONALD is a former reporter who almost making a living as a San Francisco mystery writer and, when the wolf's at the door, a part-time P.I. He appeared in a couple of well-received, light-hearted novels and a doozy of a short story, all credited to … Continue reading Paul Mcdonald
Tag: Part-time Private Eye
Pearl Nolan (Whitstable Pearl)
Created by Julie Wassmer Now that her beloved son Charlie has trundled off to university (all of fifteen or so minutes away!), restauranteur and single mother PEARL NOLAN finds herself wanting to do more than just work at the family pub/restaurant in the small touristy town of Whitstable on the north coast of Kent in south-east England. … Continue reading Pearl Nolan (Whitstable Pearl)
Alphabet Hicks
Created by Rex Stout (1886-1975) Best known as "that guy that created Nero Wolfe," Rex Stout managed to squeeze out a few other enjoyable gumshoes, including ALFRED "ALPHABET" HICKS, a disgraced young lawyer who blames an excess of both pride and ethics for his disbarment during his very first year of practice. Suddenly out on his keister, … Continue reading Alphabet Hicks