Mike Faricy

Private Investigator Dev Haskell gets a personal invitation to high school classmate, millionaire Arthur (Arty-Farty) Grumley's mansion. Dev didn't like the guy in high school, and nothing's changed since then. Still, it's an investigation, and Dev can charge Arty-Farty top dollar. There's just one problem that suddenly turns into many problems. Meanwhile, Dev is dating two women. What are the odds they have a common friend? Things are once again complicated.

Private Investigator Dev Haskell is visited by Melissa Carter, the daughter of a former friend. Both her parents were killed in a hit-and-run 'accident' afew years earlier. She has strong doubts it was an accident and asks Dev to investigate. He grudgingly takes on the case, but the more he learns, themore he's convinced Melissa is on to something. At the same time, Dev is summoned by local crime Lord Tubby Gustafson. Turns out Tubby would likea favor, and 'No' is not an option. Dev takes on Tubby's nephew, Erik, as an apprentice and learns, to his surprise, that Erik is actually a pretty nice guyand a very hard worker. That's good because the hit-and-run investigation quickly turns into an exploration of the darker side of a local property mogul, and Dev and Erik are going to need all the help they can get.

Private Investigator Dev Haskell is minding his business in the Spot Bar when beautiful Tracey Wilde walks in the door. Heads turn as she heads for Dev and enlists his help in investigating her soon-to-be former husband. A day later, Dev gets contacted by Ernest Stanton, CEO of an investment company. Stanton wants to hire Dev to investigate a particular woman. Business hasn't been this good in months . . . or is it? Dev takes on both new clients and quickly learns that appearances can be deceiving. Add to that the fact that Dev himself appears to be under investigation by another P.I. Can things get any crazier? Well, it's Dev Haskell, so of course, the answer is yes, they can and will.

Private Investigator Dev Haskell is summoned by local crime lord Tubby Gustafson to look into the inner workings of financier Casper Trickle. It seems Gustafson is looking to invest. Dev contacts former friend, with benefits, Heidi Bauer. He's just met Melissa Donnelly online and surprisingly she seems interested in him. There's just on problem, Melissa's ex-husband, Jeremy Lawrence, a stalker with a well-deserved restraining order. Dev has his hands full and crime lord Tubby Gustafson is about to add to the pressure. Fortunately, Dev's Golden Retriever, Morton, is on hand to keep things in line. You'd better check it out. Oh, and get comfortable, because you won't want to put Silencio down. Enjoy the read

P.I. Dev Haskell receives an unexpected phone call from a former friend with benefits, Heidi Bauer. Seems she has a question about an investment possibility and would Dev mind checking it out. At the same time, an old friend, Augie Douglas, pays a visit. A cousin of Augie's wife, a nice, bright kid has been arrested for the murder of a former girlfriend. Augie believes the kid is innocent ...At no surprise, things get crazy. The two guys looking for new investors... mmm, the more Dev learns, the more things just don't add up. Or do they?The murder of the former girlfriend... it just might be a setup, but why?Oh, and Morton, Dev's Golden Retriever... He's got a new friend, Princess, and he's looking after her, big time...

Dev Haskell receives a phone call from an old friend. It's feared Dev's old high school flame, Maddie McGuire, has fallen through the ice along the Mississippi River and can't be found. Dev hasn't seen her since she married ne'er do well, Colton Ferral. After attending the memorial service and reconnecting with her sisters, he comes away with more questions than answers.Local crime lord, Tubby Gustafson, has some questions for Dev, too. Amazingly, Colton Ferral's name comes up. Of course, what better time to offer a spare bedroom on Airbnb, not to mention a surprise guest who arrives on the scene back and enjoy another delightful Dev Haskell tale.A wonderful read to remind you that, actually, your life is pretty good As always, Morton, Dev's Golden Retriever, provides a dose of sanity.

Dev Haskell is running late for dinner at his girlfriend's house when he rear-ends a car in the parking lot. Small world, the car is driven by Dev's former high school English teacher. In lieu of paying for damages, Dev agrees to work Tuesday and Thursday evenings helping kids with homework. From there, he ends up searching for an art forger with ties to a local crime lord, Tubby Gustafson. Along the way, he's beaten up by a petit woman in a thong, searches for a missing boy... Oh, and he sets a homeless kid on a career path. Another hilariously delightful Dev Haskell tale. A wonderful read to remind you that, actually, your life is pretty good

P.I. Dev Haskell is minding his own business, looking out the window when a pink Mercedes convertible pulls to the curb. His old flame, Barbie Dahl, a surgically enhanced Barbie Doll look alike, gets out of the car. Barbie Dahl, the same woman who dumped Dev on a trip to Las Vegas. Now, she's back in town and needs Dev's help. Apparently, her extensive Barbie collection is missing, along with Arnold Wazinski, AKA Ken Carson, Barbie Doll's significant other...Fortunately, Dev comes up with a plan. But then Barbie gets involved and decides 'Ken' is going to pay BIG TIME

There's a serial killer in the city, and the police are stymied. Women's bodies, dressed in white slips and wedding veils, are being left in city parks. The police are desperate to find the killer before he strikes again. They need someone who thinks outside the lines. Someone with a fresh set of eyes. Who better than the city's laziest private investigator, Dev Haskell? As Dev meets with the family, friends, and workmates of the victims, one thing becomes clear-No one has a clue Someone, somewhere, has to know something Don't they? Meanwhile, Dev's life on the romance circuit seems about to change... and not for the better It appears Taffy's friend, Allison, thinks Taffy should raise her standards. Right now, about the only sure thing in Dev's life is Morton, his Golden Retriever."Cold Case is Dev Haskell at his best. Between Detective Sergeant Norris Manning trying to charge him with every crime in the city and Allison Dankwell attempting to ruin his romance with Taffy, Dev has his hands full. What better time to try and solve 6 cold case murders..."

Dev Haskell takes his 'friend with benefits', Heidi, out to dinner. His late-night plans are suddenly put on hold when failed criminal Tommy Benedetti shows up and forces Heidi into a stretch limo. Benedetti gives Heidi $200,000. Gee, $200,000 in cash, what could possibly go wrong? There's only one thing to do, and Dev sets out to build a 'working relationship with FBI agent Candi Mangle. Another incredibly bizarre Dev Haskell read... Multiple tales wrapped into one crazy adventure. A great Dev Haskell tale. Sit back, relax, enjoy, and realize your life isn't as bad as you thought...Fortunately, Dev still has Morton, his Golden Retriever.

Morton has found a new friend. Four of them, actually, all strays and taking up residence at Dev Haskell's when they're not thwarting crime. Real estate developer Seymour Smeelie is found dead in his office. Gorgeous Brianna Di Salvo is the prime suspect after she left notes at Seymour's home, office, and car, threatening to KILL him Even though she dumped him three separate times and hasn't spoken to him in four years, Brianna phones Dev for help Dev Haskell's latest flame is named Taffy. She's working on Dev-- She's got a lot of work to do Things are even crazier than usual...

"Revenge is best served cold..." Especially when two large, canvas, cargo bags are filled with cash and locked in a vault. Apparently, crime lord Tubby Gustafson has a habit of not paying small contractors. But everyone deserves legal representation, and Hubert Holly, Tubby's lawyer, goes to bat for his client. Meanwhile, Dev Haskell picks up a side job with one of the largest investigative firms in the region. What could possibly go wrong? Someone is about to pay... big time. Just who is this Mystery Man?

Careful what you wish for...PI Dev Haskell runs into Kristi McKenzie, his old high-school flame. Amazingly, she needs help...Her artist husband has been missing for over half a year - and she's never contacted the police Turns out he's the guy she dumped Dev for way back when. Her previous fianc died under suspicious circumstances... Dev begins his search but keeps coming up with more questions. One thing is clear: someone is definitely on a mission to KILL Dev Haskell