Genie for Hire: A Biff Andromeda Private Eye Mystery
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How does this ability help and hinder him as a PI? From there it was easy to start listing his abilities and how he can use them as a PI. When and where do you do your best writing? Do you write on a schedule or whenever you can catch a few moments? I have organized my life so that I can get to Starbucks every morning for at least an hour before I have to go to work. I also will use the voice recorder on my phone to catch details or plot bunnies before they slip away. Describe your route to publication.
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Did he fall in? Or was he pushed? I hope to have it out soon after the new year. I love quick answer questions, so here's a few for you: An African safari c. I'm not a Netflix user, but Longmire may drive me to it. Neil, it's been a pleasure having you, but I see our time is almost up for today. I've reserved just enough for you to show readers your book! There is real magic in the world, and false magic, and it takes a genie to tell the difference. Biff will need all the help he can get, from his squirrel sidekick Raki, his butterfly operative Sylph, and his lady love Farishta, a marid, or genie whose powers come from water.
Reviewers have called the book charming and praised its combination of magical elements with a solid mystery. Other books by Neil Plakcy: Aided by a squirrel named Raki, a sylph who manifests as a white butterfly, and the alluring and dangerous female genie of his dreams, Biff struggles against ancient demons and modern monsters. Plakcy is the author of the acclaimed golden retriever mystery series, as well as many other novels and short stories. His website is www.
What reviewers have said about Plakcy's novels: He had a smooth writing style that kept the story flowing evenly. The dialogue and descriptions were right on target. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Genie for Hire , please sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
May 27, Ije the Devourer of Books rated it really liked it. Neil Plakcy writes such good mystery stories. We are introduced to Biff who is the main character and the genie PI. He uses his powers to solve crimes and earn a living. He is friends with local law enforcement who don't probe too much int Neil Plakcy writes such good mystery stories.
He is friends with local law enforcement who don't probe too much into his ability to sniff things out, not only figuratively but literally. In this story Biff tries to find out why a client of his is murdered and it leads him to Russian mafia, arms trading, strange datk powers and a long lost love. It is a great story with an amusing cast of characters. It isn't hard and gritty like the Mahu series but has a softer touch. Still a very good read though.
This is supposed to be the first in the series and I would definitely be keen to read any future Biff books.
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Feb 10, Nancy rated it it was amazing Shelves: Private Eye Biff Andromeda uses his magical powers as a genie to track down a killer in the Aventura area north of the Miami-Dade County boundary. Hired by a photographer to retrieve stolen files, he never expects to end up solving her murder instead. Sveta is more than the average family photographer, which he soon learns as he delves into her associates. With a squirrel for a companion Private Eye Biff Andromeda uses his magical powers as a genie to track down a killer in the Aventura area north of the Miami-Dade County boundary.
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With a squirrel for a companion and his lady love turning up unexpectedly, Biff has his hands full. Will his powers be enough to bring down the bad guys, especially when one of them has tapped into an evil and powerful force? This story will both entertain and entrance you. The combination of magical elements with a solid mystery is a charmer. I had a lot of fun writing this book, especially creating the character of Raki, the squirrel sidekick for my genie, Biff. I've had a long history with the name Biff, going back to my first car, a Buick Regal that I inherited from my great-uncle.
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I named that car Biff, because I was sure I'd never meet a person with that name. I was working at Columbia's business school, where I got my MBA, when I did actually meet someone with that name, a friend of my roommate. One day he called my office, and I had a lot of fun writing this book, especially creating the character of Raki, the squirrel sidekick for my genie, Biff. One day he called my office, and my secretary could barely contain her laughter until she put Biff's call on hold.
I did a lot of research on mythology related to the middle east, because that's where Biff originated, and it was fascinating to see the different kinds of spirits I could include in the book.
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Apr 03, Theresa de Valence rated it it was amazing Shelves: Although Biff has been around for a few hundred years, he tackles some very modern problems with social media, pornography, and the Russian mafia. Biff Andromeda is a genie, centuries old, who uses his powers in his work as a private investigator. He's not exactly "Jeannie" although there are references to the old TV show in the book, which makes it fun , but he's got a strong moral code and wants to make things right. In this first book of what I hope is a series, he meets up with Raki the squirrel and a sylph who turns into a butterfly--and then there's his long-time girlfriend who's older and more powerful than Biff.
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I enjoyed a 'retur Biff Andromeda is a genie, centuries old, who uses his powers in his work as a private investigator. I enjoyed a 'return trip' to Florida--the author brings the setting to life.
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Not sure why this was in the gay section of Audible but I do enjoy the mysteries that the author creates. It took a while to get into the book but once I did I was hooked.
Although the fantasy theme is not necessarily something I choose to read after about an hour into the audiobook, I was pleased to pick it up. Jim McCauley rated it it was ok Sep 30, Tom Dotz rated it it was ok Jun 03, Robert Close rated it liked it Mar 09,