Parker DuPont, P.I. Bundle: Books 1-4

By: James Paddock

Narrated by: Josiah John Bildner

Parker DuPont is a family man, with a wife, three children, and sister. As happens to many men Parker’s age, he faces the mid-life thing, and decides he wants to hang his own shingle, rather than spend the next 20-plus years as a St. Petersburg police detective. Private investigator sounds very appealing, and so off he goes into the private world to become his own boss.

Listeners of Parker DuPont, PI, have enjoyed Parker’s humor as well as that of his quirky kids and his school-principal wife, whose pastime involves paints and brushes on canvas. Oh, and there’s his now-and-then partner, Stormy Stine, who looks more like a grandmother than an ex-Secret Service agent, as well as his sister, Randi Leigh, who suddenly finds immense interest in what her big brother is doing. With this great four-book set, you can take the entire ride with Parker and his family and friends.

Driven by Death

Detective Parker DuPont turned in his letter of resignation (he forgot to tell his wife), and is just weeks away from officially hanging his PI shingle, when he catches his first case. Charlie Porter was struck by a golf ball. Accidental death by golf ball, it is ruled, though there were no witnesses. Was it accidental? If not, who was the killer? What is his wife hiding?

Remembering Death

Alzheimer’s patient Lester Winters receives an experimental pacemaker for his brain to restore his memory. He first recalls a dead woman. To help find the answers, his wife hires an attorney who hires Parker DuPont. He soon discovers that there is a lot more to Lester’s memory than just a dead woman. He remembers where she is buried, as well as the face of the killer, and is scared into silence, fearing the killer remembers him.

Secrets in Death

Sky Deakins doesn’t believe that her husband committed suicide; however, to get to the truth, she may have to reveal a secret that she’s kept close to her heart for 23 years, a secret she shouldn’t be taking to her grave. At 80, that time may not be far off. And what does the 2016 future senatorial candidate Dallas Maguire have to do with any of it? And what about Gracie’s secret? Will Randi Leigh make Parker an uncle? Can Parker and his dad actually become friends? Who is it that has secrets in death?

Lost in Death

Hieronymus is not only ready to die, he wants to die. In Florida, however, it’s called self-murder. How many law-makers would change their minds about the whole self-murder thing once they themselves come to realize their days are at an end, that there is no longer a life while certain death hoovers about them like a cold fog? Hieronymus thinks about much of this while carefully navigating his oxygen tank from the bed, to the bathroom, to the kitchen, to the sofa. It was about time he did something right; take control of his final choice - his choice as to how and when to die. What could possibly go wrong?

©2021 James Paddock (P)2021 James Paddock

Worth persisting while characters developed

I was struggling to engage with this audiobook for the first three chapters. By book 1 chapter 4 I was hooked! Parker DuPont is likeable. The character development is great. I enjoyed the unfolding stories so much I kept listening long after I had intended - not only to find out whodunnit but also for latest insight into the lives of Parker and his people.

Good storyline

Loved the descriptions of people and actions. Very good all around. Enjoyed it very much.

Bad female voices

Fun books, but narration for other than main character got on my nerves. Got used to it, but not a fan

Awesome!

This was a spur of the moment purchase, so glad that I did! Great series!

LOVED THIS BOX SET

This is a great box set. Not one of the 4 books are a disappointment. They flow so smoothly from one book to another. The narration by Josiah John Bildner is absolutely fitting and enjoyable. I only wish there was a second bundle to follow. This box set it SOOOOO worth the credit.

I have to say I really liked all four...!!!

A bit corny and soapy... HOWEVER... there are so many great twists and turns and excellent narratives with with very fine characters brought to life by a well skilled voice actor . there is real murder mystery and police procedurals with unexpected suspense that proved very entertaining in a continual and surprising pace. never heard of this author prior to another wonderful conversation with the audible concierge to whom I am most graciously appreciative. I look forward to CJ Washburn... 👍👍

Worth my credit

I was glad to purchase the 4 books in one. They were delightful to listen to and kept my interest going. Enjoyed the listening. Would recommend to readers. Especially for those that enjoy a good book(s) with enough suspense without all the details of the gore

Great set

The stories had good character development and the storylines were plausible. I enjoyed the whole series and look forward to more.

Excellent Series

I really enjoyed this series and was glad to have discovered it. I spent a lot of time listening to audiobooks so I enjoy trying the bundles with new authors that I have never read. this author is now added to my regular reading list.

Performance was pretty good. there were some times where I felt the reading was a little stilted, and a few times where the audio quality wasn't that good, as though there were white noise in the background. it wasn't enough to distract from the story though.

Great Books

Love James Paddock. He has you hooked from beginning to end. Now I am looking forward to the CJ Washburn stories. Josiah John Bildner adds his own spin on these stories. Great voice and enunciation.