The Highly Effective Detective Author:Rick Yancey Unassuming and adorable, protagonist Teddy Ruzak has dreamed of becoming a detective since childhood. When his ailing mother dies, leaving him a substantial nest egg, he quits his job as a night watchman to become a private eye. Teddy employs the help of his loyal secretary Felicia (formerly his favorite waitress at the local diner) in unravelin... more »g his first case, a hit-and-run of a family of geese. What can only be called a wild goose chase quickly evolves into an investigation of a vicious murder.« less
Teddy is a meandering delight and his moral musings are truly enjoyable. However, after the thrill level of Alfred Kropp this book felt a little slow. I think I'll stick with Yancey's YA series from now on.