Budge / Rob Sutherland

"A blackmail request for valuable artwork leads to a vicious murder. Multiple poisoning murders shock a coastal town. A letter triggers a search for a person missing from a country mining town for over 120 years. Murder and the theft of the Deli Purple Sapphire awaken a curse. These are a few of the intriguing cases taken on by Leo Budge Private investigator. What Leo lacks in experience, he makes up for in determination and natural ability. Leo is not your average P.I. but with an online Level 3 Certificate in Investigative Services and experience in men’s fashion, he’s raring to go. With moral support from his Burmese cat, Andre, Leo is a formidable force. Gripping crime cases with surprising outcomes—A fast-paced and enjoyable read. Budge is a book that keeps you guessing. The first Book of the Budge series." -- Publisher website.