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Trapped In The Bargain Basement (Hobson & Choi Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Nick Bryan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

“You've heard of conspiracies within conspiracies? I wish conspiracies WOULD hide inside each other, instead of turning up everywhere I go."

Angelina Choi returns for her final day of work experience at the Hobson Agency - is there a job waiting afterwards? Should she walk away for her own good?

While she mulls it over, they're hired by the massive EastVillage shopping centre to investigate a spate of muggings. But do the management know more than they're letting on?

As Hobson and Choi wrestle with commercialised corruption, will Angelina finally squeeze in her first date with Will the Hot Receptionist? Can anything emerge from the smoking crater of Hobson’s love life?

Trapped In The Bargain Basement plunges grimly comic London crime series Hobson & Choi to new depths, after climbing to #1 in Dark Comedy on Amazon and breaking records on Jukepop Serials.

Also included: Wuff! - The Markus Tail, a book-only bonus short story. Discover the bone-gnawingly tense origin of H&C’s furriest, friendliest character.

Praise for Hobson & Choi series

“If you’re looking for a fast paced, funny read, you can’t really go wrong with the adventures of Hobson & Choi.” - The Bookish Outsider

“The chemistry between the two main characters is irresistible, and it drives the story forward... If you're tired of the same old private eye story, check this one out.” - C.A Sanders, author of Watchmage of New York and Song of Simon

"This first instalment in the Hobson and Choi series took me on a twisty turny crime adventure which kept me guessing till the very heart stopping end!" - Tales of Yesterday

“I love the characters Hobson and Choi, they're a fantastic duo that really make these books!” - The Book Moo

“Hobson and Choi's first case is a gripping read that will have you laughing, tearing up a bit, and unwilling to put it down.” - Virginia McClain, author of Blade's Edge
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    Hobson & Choi
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  4. Publication date
    October 6, 2015
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Nick Bryan is a London-based writer of genre fiction, usually with some blackly comic twist. As well as the almighty detective saga Hobson & Choi, he is also working on a novel about the real implications of deals with the devil and has stories in several anthologies. More details on his other work and news on future Hobson & Choi releases can be found online at NickBryan.com or on Twitter as @NickMB. Both are updated with perfect and reasonable regularity. When not reading or writing books, Nick Bryan enjoys racquet sports, comics and a nice white beer.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015NHT7HG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nick Bryan (October 6, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 703 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 281 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1517251141
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    4.1 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Nick Bryan is a London-based writer of genre fiction, usually with some blackly comic twist. As well as the ongoing self-published detective saga Hobson & Choi, he is also working on a novel about the real implications of deals with the devil and has stories in several anthologies.

He can primarily be found on his own website at Nick Bryan Dot Com and on Twitter as @NickMB, both of which are updated with perfect and reasonable regularity.

When not reading or writing books, Nick Bryan enjoys racquet sports, comics and a nice white beer.

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  • Customer Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Third Crime Mystery In This Excellent Series
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2016
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    Choi, on her last day of her internship, has to decide if she wants to still work with Hobson as his assistant, even though he is gruff and outspoken. Hobson likes Choi and thinks she keeps him calm, but he's not sure if he is a good influence on her. They are asked to work on a mugging case and investigating robberies at a mall. The twists and turns will keep you in stitches and interested in who is the criminal. I love the characters and the mysteries in this series are great.
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  • Lorraine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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    I like Hobson and Choi. The dog is great. He sounds like a Newfoundland. I enjoyed the short story of his life.
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  • Perry A Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and serious at the same time
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016
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    I love this series and can't wait for more. Two of the least likely people to form a successful team do a top rate job of solving cases.
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  • Virginia McClain
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... the Hobson & Choi mysteries delivers just as much fun and whimsy as the first two books
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015
    This third installment of the Hobson & Choi mysteries delivers just as much fun and whimsy as the first two books, but with the delightful addition of more wolfhound. My favorite thing about all three books is the characters and their engagement with each other. Bryan's character development is such that even secondary and tertiary characters come to life on the page and make you recognize them as people beyond the tropes they may or may not represent.

    The mystery isn't that mysterious in this episode, however it is more layered and multifaceted than one might initially suspect, and is sufficiently intriguing to keep one engaged to the end of the book. In addition, there are two romantic threads that are brought further to the forefront in this book add some additional anticipation to the story.

    "Choi, try not to look at the human beings like they're zoo animals, yeah?" Bryan seems ever willing to take a good hard look at how humans treat each other, be that through the lens of a teenager thrown suddenly into the world of organized crime, a middle aged man so used to atrocities he used to turn a blind eye to them and is only recently asking himself whether or not that was ok, or a dog that isn't sure why it used to be forced to swallow all the 'little suns' and then poop them out across town but is very happy to be with this new human who just lets him be 'dog.' Whoever's perspective we're following, there's a good chance that we are going to be forced to take a good look at our own privilege, even if we aren't forced to stare at it too long, and can safely return to pinning things on the 'bad guys' a few pages later. It's this odd but compelling mixture of dark humor and introspection that keeps me returning to Bryan's books.

    If forced to pick out a failing in this tome I would turn to the short story following Markus. An addition that I was perhaps too excited about and thus set myself up for disappointment. It was cute and clever, but I had expected a bit more from it, and felt it left off before it had really gotten where it was headed. It's quite possible that this was just my expectations getting in the way of things (I love Markus and had probably built up way too much anticipation for this endearing aside). However, this really is bonus material, and whether it rocks your socks off or leaves you wanting, it really has nothing to do with your enjoyment of the overall book.

    Overall, I enjoyed the third H&C book quite thoroughly and recommend it as wholeheartedly as I recommended the first two. I'm eagerly awaiting the next tome as it will be an episode I am entirely unfamiliar with. Brand new, and never before published in any way!

    *Note I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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  • Mark Tilbury
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great 3rd installment to an entertaining series.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016
    In this, the third of the Hobson and Choi series, the detective duo are working on a case involving security in a shopping center and homeless people being exploited.

    In the same manner as the previous two books Hobson is still trying to beat his ex wife at solving a case and Choi is trying to decide if being a private detective is the career for her. Their relationship remains based on Hobson's swearing infused thoughts on criminals and Choi trying to encourage some sensitivity from him.

    This has some laugh out loud parts in it, especially Hobson's outraged reactions to the situations he and Choi find themselves in. These are balanced out by the seriousness of what is being investigated. I also enjoyed Markus the dog being given a 'job' with the detective agency.

    I've enjoyed all 3 books in the series and was pleased to see a 4th book is on it's way. There is a short story at the end of this book told from Markus' point of view, in which he talks about his early life and what led up to him meeting Hobson. I thought that this was a nice touch and also enjoyed the role he had to play in solving this case.

    If you like your comedy/humour black, then read the 3 books in this series. I found myself agreeing with Hobson on many things and I think that's what made it so funny. A great 3rd installment to an entertaining series.
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  • Mark Tilbury
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great 3rd installment to an entertaining series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2016
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    In this, the third of the Hobson and Choi series, the detective duo are working on a case involving security in a shopping center and homeless people being exploited.

    In the same manner as the previous two books Hobson is still trying to beat his ex wife at solving a case and Choi is trying to decide if being a private detective is the career for her. Their relationship remains based on Hobson's swearing infused thoughts on criminals and Choi trying to encourage some sensitivity from him.

    This has some laugh out loud parts in it, especially Hobson's outraged reactions to the situations he and Choi find themselves in. These are balanced out by the seriousness of what is being investigated. I also enjoyed Markus the dog being given a 'job' with the detective agency.

    I've enjoyed all 3 books in the series and was pleased to see a 4th book is on it's way. There is a short story at the end of this book told from Markus' point of view, in which he talks about his early life and what led up to him meeting Hobson. I thought that this was a nice touch and also enjoyed the role he had to play in solving this case.

    If you like your comedy/humour black, then read the 3 books in this series. I found myself agreeing with Hobson on many things and I think that's what made it so funny. A great 3rd installment to an entertaining series.
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