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Killer Vibes: The First Peter Key Mystery

by Jack Friday

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A Texas PI inherits trouble

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A Texas PI inherits trouble

Peter Key’s unexpected inheritance is less a clean slate than a crumbling Austin house, mounting debt, and pressure to sell. When he finds a bag of cash and begins to question whether his uncle’s death was accidental, the self-described “laziest” private investigator in Texas is drawn into a dangerous mystery. The setup brings together a contested inheritance, a possible death investigation, and a protagonist who resists being pushed into line. Austin’s quirks and Peter’s irreverent outlook give this series debut a comic edge alongside its detective plot.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers who enjoy private-investigator mysteries with an unconventional lead.
  • For readers interested in mysteries set in Austin and shaped by local character.
  • For readers looking for a mystery that mixes danger with comic elements.

Themes

Inheritance and debtFamily secretsPrivate investigationResistance to authorityBisexual identity

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Book overview

A wild and wickedly funny series debut, introducing readers to the irresistible and irrepressible private investigator, Peter Key.

"Everything you want in a great mystery."--Steven Rowley

"Peter Key is my new favorite amateur sleuth."--Elle Cosimano

"Jack Friday is sharp, inventive, and funny as hell."--Robert Crais

Meet Peter Key: self-proclaimed "laziest private investigator in Texas" (it's harder than it looks), unapologetic bisexual, dedicated stoner, and the surprised recipient of a windfall inheritance from an uncle he barely knew. Peter's life was a mess before, but now-- as the owner of a dilapidated house in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin--he has a mountain of debt to deal with and pressure to sell from every side.

But Peter doesn't like to be pushed around. And when he discovers a bag full of cash, he starts to suspect his uncle's death wasn't an accident. He soon finds himself pulled into a lethal game where not everybody plays by the rules.

Fortunately, Peter's never been good at following rules.

Sexy, suspenseful, and packed with Austin's quirks, Killer Vibes is a wild and wickedly funny romp that introduces us to the irresistible and irrepressible PI, Peter Key.

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