“Nerdection Excellent Read”
Grab a cup of coffee, grab this book, and free your inside detective to investigate this adventurous case, but be warned, because it’s not going to be a smooth ride.
This is a thrilling ride into the town of Stonington.
Spoiler-Free Plot
Brody James and his partner, Bullock, have dedicated themselves to keeping Stonington safe, but their efforts are challenged when a murderer begins playing with people’s lives.
A report comes in about an unknown figure lurking in the park, possibly a thief. As Brody scans the area, everything seems normal—until a dead body of a high school student, Tom Downing is discovered.
As Brody and Bullock start the investigation, something else catches Brody’s attention: his next-door neighbour, Betsy.
Sitting daily in a park all in one position, packed up with warm clothes, staring nowhere and clutching a notebook. Investigation continues, and a suspect is highlighted, Lucas Winters, a former high school student and a well-known drug dealer among the teens. However, Lucas appears to have turned over a new leaf, working alongside his stepfather in the family business. With no solid evidence against him, the investigation circles back to square one.
David Bell, a news publisher presents his point of view on the murderers, according to which every mysterious death in Stonington, starting with the first, coincides with Brody James’ arrival in town. Even more disturbingly, Brody is the first witness at each crime scene.
So, Brody James is now faced with an impossible question: how can he clear his name, uncover the truth, and end the terror gripping Stonington?
My Take On Takin’ Care Of Business
“Takin’ Care of Business,” the second instalment in “The Brody James” series, is a perfect blend of mystery, suspense, and humour, keeping its readers fully engaged and hooked from start to finish.
Karl’s writing style is straightforward, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. He doesn’t rely on complex language or long sentences, instead opting for a clear, concise approach that keeps the focus on the story. This allows the reader to stay immersed in the plot without being distracted by overly intricate prose. His dialogues feel natural and real, making the characters realistic.
The plot is intriguing and suspenseful. The pacing is steady, keeping readers entertained while also keeping them immersed in it. The book itself has many twists and turns that only make the story much better.
The friendship between Brody James and Bullock was admirable. They shared a bond that ran deeper than blood, and they cared for each other. Trusting each other in dire situations and focusing on how their teamwork will get better added another deeper layer to the story.
The book is a blend of laughs, fights and murders, all in one book.
I highly recommend this book to any Cozy Mystery Reader, so Read the book to know who was the real murderer and how Brody James handled the case, because it’s a fun cozy ride.
Trigger Warning:
This book contains some mature language, including occasional curse words. Reader discretion is advised.
Age Recommendation.
This book is recommended to all 15+.
About The Author Of Takin’ Care Of Business
Karl Kling
The Boys Are Back in Town (October 2023) was the first book in the Brody James Mystery series written by Karl Kling, who has had a varied career. The sequel, Takin’ Care of Business, was released in January 2025.
Karl is proud to announce that the third, yet unnamed book, will be released in Spring of 2025, as well as another book that focuses more on the character of Betsy, that should arrive on shelves in the summer.
Karl is currently writing a manuscript that is not part of the Brody James Mystery series as well.
A longtime baseball coach, Karl has owned a training facility in Howell, Michigan for the past 13 years with his wife, Debra, and three sons. He has coached at the collegiate level (17 years) and the high school level (9 years). He also currently serves as the Field Director for the Detroit Tigers Summer Youth Camps.
Previously, Karl worked as a Sports Information Director at the collegiate level, was a local newspaper reporter and editor (he guided the Milford Times to the Michigan Press Association Newspaper of the Year – Class C Weekly – in 2002). He also spent much of the 90s working in politics as well as being a mobile disc jockey for a few years.
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