Book Reviews

Book Blurb

An embarrassing mishap with a lightbulb lands Toronto Police Department records clerk Tallus Domingo in the arms of Diem Krause, a surly ex-cop turned private investigator—literally.

In search of his usual informant within the department, Diem wasn't prepared to end up with a handful of Tallus, but that was who he got.

Diem's case is complicated, but his relationship with his old employer is more so, so he's not inclined to accept help from someone he doesn't know.

But Tallus won't be disregarded. He won't be cast aside. Tallus's dreams of investigative work push him and Diem together.

Can this unlikely pair work amicably to solve Diem's case?

Will their evident attraction to one another get in the way?

 

Book Review

“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” ~ Rose Kennedy

 

Tallus Domingo, of 'Invisible Scars' by Nicky James, is grateful for his job with the police department after his color blindness prevented him from becoming an officer. However, the inefficiency of the maintenance department is frustrating. After making several requests for them to change a light fixture, he decides to do it himself and falls. Fortunately, a “dark knight” named Diem catches him. Diem is looking for information he expects to get from Tallus's coworker, who is away. Begrudgingly, Diem agrees to let Tallus get it for him. Tallus doesn't know what to think about Diem but can't resist becoming involved in an investigation. They exchange information, and Tallus promises to contact him soon.

 

When Tallus has the information Diem requested, he calls Diem to arrange a meeting. Tallus is excited about it, but Diem makes it clear that he works alone. Diem doesn't know what to think of Tallus. Diem's frigid demeanor does not intimidate him as it does most people. Neither does Diem understand why Tallus refuses to accept no for an answer. Diem realizes that Tallus is not easy to shake and part of doesn't want to.

 

‘Invisible Scars' is the prequel to 'Skeletons in the Closet'. While not necessary, you may want to read 'Invisible Scars' first. Thanks, Nicky, for the intriguing introduction to a new series.

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 111 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	24-March-2024
Price	$3.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Scars-Shadowy-Solutions-Nicky-ebook/dp/B0CYZRL5Q6