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Wanted (A Private Investigator Series of Crime and Suspense Thrillers, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nick Stephenson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 15,893 ratings
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A handsome detective and heir to a business empire is a renowned security expert...

...yet he never suspects an enemy has him in the cross-hairs.

A simple job at the Louvre in Paris is the perfect trap for this unsuspecting playboy.

Police consultant Leopold Blake jets off to France hoping for an easy payday and a chance to relax. After breezing through an assignment at the Louvre, he expects to revel in the City of Lights. But before he can down his first champagne, his prints are found on a murder victim.

Suddenly a wanted man, Leopold narrowly escapes the police, but can’t abandon an injured witness who needs help. Can he uncover the truth while hunted by the cops, dodging an assassin's bullet, and saddled with a wounded sidekick? Will Leopold discover who’s behind the murder and clear his good name before the killer can silence him for good?

Join the 1m+ readers who are raving about the work of master storyteller Nick Stephenson. Find out why Samuel Kurtz describes him as “Absolutely one of the best thriller & suspense writers today.” Click the BUY button and get your copy of this gritty, fast-paced story now!

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★★★★★ “If you haven't yet discovered Leopold Blake and the author Nick Stephenson, you're missing out.....a lot.” - Ila InMaine

★★★★★ “Great writing that flows well and makes the story believable. And of course the character building is incredible. Leopold is mixture of Jame Bond, Thomas Magnum and James Rockford all rolled into one. A real talent.” - M. Hall

★★★★★ “One hell of a story with a great ending. Five Stars and then some.” - Claudette Valliere

★★★★★ “Before I'd even finished this first book in the Leopold Blake Private Investigator series, I was hoping that it would be made into a TV series or movies. Come on HBO, Showtime, TBS ..... take a look at the potential here!” - Gwen Drury

★★★★★ “I haven't enjoyed a good read in awhile. This was a great ride for sure. Didn't see the end coming. Well written with believable characters. I will read more in this series and I don't say that too often.” - E.K. Smith
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Over one million copies downloaded - the Leopold Blake series combines murder, mystery, and mayhem with a healthy dose of humor. The Leopold Blake books have consistently hit the top ten Amazon paid bestseller lists in Crime Thriller Fiction, and can be read and enjoyed in any order.
"Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time with its fast pace and nonstop action. A real page-turner, it leaps from crisis to crisis and never slows down, twisting all the way to its gripping conclusion." - David VanDyke, author of The Plague Wars series.
"Buckle up... With precise blows, Nick Stephenson creates fight scenes that had me clenching my jaw with tension. The twists and turns kept me guessing - the pace of the story cracked along toward an exciting finish." - Craig McGray, author of The Somnibus, Madeline, and This Little Piggy.
"Join the ride and you won't put this book down" - Ken Rossignol, author of The Privateer Clause "It's a thrill ride, with a great combination of clever sleuthing and ferocious action scenes... and, of course, a shocker of an ending. The writing crackles with energy" - Jacques Antoine, author of The Emily Kane Adventures

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This book hits hard, hits fast, and keeps your pulse pounding until the very end. A thrilling blend of action, humor, and mystery, the Leopold Blake series is an explosive mix that fans of mysteries and thrillers will love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FYW9VHC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WJ Books Ltd (October 15, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2939 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
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James j Mc Carthy
5.0 out of 5 stars Can Paris handle Leopold Black, Jerome, and Mary Jordan ?
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
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Leopold Blake, his bodyguard Jerome, and NYPD detective Mary Jordan are united in Paris, France for an interesting mystery/ thriller. Leopold has been hired by art director at the "Louve", Jean Dubois to critique the security for the valuable art in the "Louve". Leopold finds a problem right away. It seems one famous paintings is actually a fake. Meanwhile, hired hit man Dieter Reiniger has murdered by long range rifle, 5 people, and a police officer in front of Notre Dame. One of Reinger's victims is Jean Dubois. The Paris police immediately suspect Leopold of the shooting because of his stunt with the fake art canvas, and his "fingerprints" are found on the roof where the shooter was camped. Then unfortunately for NYPD detective Mary Jordan who thinks she's getting a nice peaceful vacation to spend time with Leopold, all hell breaks loose. Paris police are then looking for the fugitives Leopold, Mary, and Jerome. Leoplold along with a worker from the "Louve" are forced to run around Paris looking for truth. Captain Rousseau, "The Wolf" dogs the team at their every step. Things seem to point back to Blake industries for the key to the mystery. I was happy the plot along with the story line moves at a very nice pace. Book is pretty packed with action and adventure. Superb dialog helps make the characters in the book really come alive. It's easy to root for the good guys and against the bad guys. Twists and turns close to the end were done pretty well. I did enjoy reading "Wanted" ,by Nick Stephenson very much. His Leopold Blake series is fun to read. Series has some good action to go along with some great characters. I'd recommend this book, and the series itself very highly. I gave the book 5 stars out of a possible 5 stars very easily. I can't wait to jump into the next Leopold Blake adventure from Nick Stephenson. Do yourself a favor and check this series out. It's very easy to read and a lot of fun as well.
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Brittany B.
4.0 out of 5 stars ... a huge fan of mysteries and thrillers and I'm pleased to say that this was a pretty enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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I am a huge fan of mysteries and thrillers and I'm pleased to say that this was a pretty enjoyable read.

The plot was fast paced and full of suspense but lacked originality. I found myself spotting similarities to other mystery books that I've read which, on some level, disappointed me. However, the plot was engaging and did keep me interested through the entirety of the book.

The multiple points of view, although a tad confusing at first, converged nicely towards the end of the book and did help move the plot when there seemed to be a momentary pause in Blake's chase.

Blake himself, although intelligent and witty, lacked vulnerability until the very end, making him seem somewhat unrealistic at times. I also didn't like that he didn't seem to worry much for his friends who may have been injured, missing, etc.

However, his interactions and relationship with other characters (i.e. Sophie and Mary) were well developed. While Mary seemed more like a sibling to Blake rather than a potential love interest, her conversations with Blake exposed a lot about her character as well as Blake's.

Overall, the plot was fast-paced and engaging though a bit unoriginal, and the characters were well rounded. This book kept me at the edge of my seat and I would recommend this to anyone who wants a thrilling race for answers and a satisfying resolution.
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E. I. HOOD
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice change of pace from what I have been reading
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2015
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This is an enjoyable story for escape reading. I would imagine it as a great TV story series such as "Miss Marple" or "Murder she Wrote"

I read this book in a day and a half because there were no glaring errors and it didn't use large words I had to research. There was quite a bit of action that strained the imagination. The story was consistent but not boring. I don't know much about the French police system so I will have to take it on faith.

Lots of characters coming and going. The main ones to focus on 1- Leopold Blake 2- Mary Jordan and 3- Jerome ( just Jerome). Leopold reminds me of Sherlock Holmes' sidekick Dr Watson ( only younger). He makes decisions that don't always seem logical. Of course he doesn't have Holmes to bail him out and so has to rely on Mary Jordan ( NYPD) and Jerome (his bodyguard)

The story can stand alone but the ending raises questions that will only be answered in a later story. Time will tell whether I want to go that route.

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Andrew Bedford
5.0 out of 5 stars A fast paced, Paris based Thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2021
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This is the first book I have read by Nick Stephenson and I have had it on my Kindle for a couple of years! It is indeed fast paced, action-packed and quite exciting. As it is a series of 6, you always know that the main character (a wealthy guy named Leopold Blake) is always going to get out of he tight corners. But it's interesting to see how the author will achieve that. The story is complete in itself but the ending encourages the reader to buy more of the books.
I liked it enough to try out book 2 in the series and we'll see where it takes us from there.
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Cynthia
4.0 out of 5 stars thrilling
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2019
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Read it in one sitting. While I figured out the plot well in advance, it was a fast-paced and exciting read. I'll definitely read more in the series.
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Eiblis O'Neill
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesante
Reviewed in Spain on June 27, 2019
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Argumento interesante y buen desarollo, buenos personajes, emocionante, el final invita a leer mas, muchas icognitos y preguntas sin resolver.
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Oscar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on May 7, 2016
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An excellent novel, at first it was hard to get the string of the chapters since they don't seem really related, but as I continued, I just couldn't stop reading. I would recomend it to whoever likes to be on the edge when reading a book.
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Marcia C Goodey
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read! Entertaining to the end. What was considered predictable did not happen and kept you guessing! I liked the
Reviewed in Australia on September 26, 2016
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An interesting read! Entertaining to the end. What was considered predictable did not happen and kept you guessing! I liked the characters, Leopold, a decent and caring billionaire with a conscience who is supported by a loyal and intelligent black body guard and long time known police detective, are the characters that will solve the next installment to this ongoing saga. I recommend this book to those who like drama, intrigue, science, different world locations. I rate this as 8 out of 10.
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