Stanley Hastings

Stanley Hastings

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Join Stanley Hastings, the hapless yet endearing private investigator navigating the gritty streets of New York City, as he stumbles through hardboiled mysteries with wit, charm, and unintentional hilarity—proving that sometimes the toughest cases are solved by the most unlikely heroes.

In a city where shadows hide untold secrets and danger lurks in every corner, Stanley Hastings is a reluctant hero caught in a web of mystery and mayhem. As a down-on-his-luck private investigator, Hastings is supposed to be laying low, but fate has other plans. In this witty and gripping series, Stanley navigates the murky waters of a criminal underworld, filled with colorful characters and precarious situations, all while trying to uncover the truth and save himself. Time and again, trouble swirls around Stanley, whether he's playing the role of a protector for a desperate housewife tangled in the world’s oldest profession or finding himself framed for a gruesome murder. With each case, he grapples with the moral complexities of his job, a sharp sense of humor, and an ever-deepening desire to stand on the right side of justice. "Murder by Parnell Hall" hurls readers into a tumultuous chase as Stanley becomes the prime suspect in a brutal crime, struggling against both time and a vicious criminal who will stop at nothing. With nail-biting tension and a dash of levity, this series explores themes of redemption, friendship, and the fight against temptation. Join Hastings in his thrilling escapades that blend humor and heart in a dance of danger and discovery—one thing is certain: in Stanley’s world, the truth is as elusive as a shadow in the night. Will he navigate the chaos that surrounds him, or will he become another victim of the city's dark allure? Dive in and find out.

Books in this Series

Stanley Hastings

Detective

Published in 1987

Murder

Published in 1987

Favor

Published in 1988

Strangler

Published in 1989

Client

Published in 1990

Juror

Published in 1990

Shot

Published in 1991

Actor

Published in 1993

Blackmail

Published in 1994

Movie

Published in 1995

Trial

Published in 1996

Scam

Published in 1997

Suspense

Published in 1998

Cozy

Published in 2001

Fear of Failure

Published in 2002

Manslaughter

Published in 2003

Oh, What a Tangled Lanyard We Weave

Published in 2006

Hitman

Published in 2007

Deal Me In

Published in 2007

Caper

Published in 2010

Stakeout

Published in 2013

Death of a Vampire

Published in 2013

Clicker Training

Published in 2013

Safari

Published in 2014

A Fool for a Client

Published in 2015

The Naked and the Dead

Published in 2020

The Dead Client

Published in 2020

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