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Murder in the 11th House: A Starlight Detective Agency Mystery Audiobook
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Murder in the 11th House is the first novel in the mystery series that introduces a unique character in the annals of detective fiction.
Astrological detective David Lowell gets involved in a new case thanks to his daughter, a young defense attorney who believes that a murder suspect is innocent.
A judge has been murdered in a New York City parking garage, and Joanna "Johnny" Colbert, a tough and mouthy bartender, is accused of the crime. Lowell's daughter, Melinda, believes that her client has been wrongly accused.
To solve the crime, Lowell has the help of his hacker sidekick Mort, office assistant Sarah, and bodyguard Andy, but it is birth charts and street smarts that give Lowell the lead in his race against time. When he sorts through the misdirections of a group of suspects, he traces the crime back to a surprising source.
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"Surprisingly good. I was going to abandon in the first 1/5 but hung on and grew to like the characters and story. The legal stuff is good and the astrology is intriguing, if a bit farfetched!"
— Pat (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A detective who makes deductions using astrology and an author with an insider’s take on New York City make for a clever, fun, and engaging debut mystery.”
— Neil McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of Lone Creek and LA Mental -
“Murder in the 11th House begins a new series that introduces a unique character to the annals of detective fiction.”
— Gumshoe Review -
“Lewis’ winning debut, the first in a new series, introduces New York City detective David Lowell, a highly intelligent, intuitive sleuth who’s also an astrologer…Like Sherlock Holmes, the eccentric Lowell makes deductions that astound or offend those privileged to hear them. Lewis, himself a practicing astrologer, leavens the action with just the right amount of technical exposition.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Why not use astrology to solve cases? That’s exactly what idiosyncratic detective David Lowell does so convincingly in this fun debut…Verdict: Add this one to your orders. It’s a perfect afternoon read that will provoke smiles. Almost cozy, with a Mr. Monk–like ensemble cast, this series debut has tremendous potential.”
— Library Journal -
“There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of by the police, as Lewis’ unconventional astrologer-detective demonstrates in this deftly plotted tale of murder, intrigue, and the corrosive influence of money. A mix of interesting characters and insightful social observations bode well for the future of the Starlight Detective Agency.”
— Jeanne Matthews, author of Bet Your Bones
Murder in the 11th House Listener Reviews
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" This was a fun read, and had gotten me quite interested in astrology. "
— Tamera, 12/11/2013 -
" fun bit of hocus-pocus with a hero whose moral compass is shockingly out-of-whack "
— Jane, 12/1/2013 -
" kind of fun, interesting characters, will read the second "
— Cynthia, 11/29/2013 -
" Interesting focus on astrology to solve the mystery "
— Mary, 11/23/2013 -
" I liked this book, but there were just too many parts that were amateurish. But, I think the author and the series have potential and I will give the next book in the series a try. "
— Becky, 9/25/2013 -
" Not awful, but it really feels...amaturish. "
— Carrie, 7/30/2013 -
" an astrologist private detective who is also a left leaning economist concerned with the fact that so many have so little and so few have too much also solves a murder. interesting characters. "
— Michele, 3/19/2013 -
" a good story with loads of astrology if you are into that "
— Jeanne, 1/20/2013 -
" I liked how the author integrated astrology into solving the mystery. A fun book that I listened to while working and was able to follow very well. "
— Maria, 11/6/2012
About Mitchell Scott Lewis
Mitchell Scott Lewis has been a New York–based professional astrologer for more than twenty years. His client list is impressive. He predicted a number of financial events, including the unprecedented rise of oil prices, the collapse of the housing market and subprime implosion, the stock crash of 2008, and the current recession—all long in advance. He is the author of Murder in the 11th House and Death in the 12th House in the ongoing Starlight Detective Agency series. He lives in New York.
About the Narrators
John Lescault, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.
John Lescault, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.