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Dakota Stevens is back in A Truth Stranger Than Fiction…
And he’s smarter and funnier than ever. The latest installment featuring the tough, wisecracking New York private eye (and his brilliant, sexy associate, Svetlana Krüsh) is now available. It’s the most perilous and personal case of Dakota’s career:
I’m ready to buy!                    Hmm, tell me more…
“Stylishly written—nods to the classics of the detective genre—with great characters and plenty of wit and originality.”
National Bestselling Author Dave King
“Orcutt pays tribute to his literary muses, often mentioning his inspiration through his literate characters.”
IndieReader
“Welcome to Wellington, New York, where, in this loose novel, readers can eavesdrop on the lives of the uber-rich and those who cater to them.”
Kirkus Reviews
“He is so exquisite in his writing that I couldn’t wait to finish….I cannot tell you the joy it gives me to read literature that is so well defined. The prose is exemplary.”
Pam Stack, Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
“Orcutt’s glib use of language and deft ability to switch into multifarious voices and writing styles captures the nuances of time, setting and mentality of each protagonist…making each story unique, engaging and insightful.”
IndieReader
“Like Gustave Flaubert, Orcutt is passionate about finding le mot juste, the right word. Anyone who appreciates the beautiful use of language will enjoy One Hundred Miles from Manhattan, Orcutt’s latest novel.”
Kate Goldsmith
“Chris is an extremely gifted writer…. You’ll see, when you read his books, how the care he takes in writing them translates to the page.”
Stephen Campbell—Author and Entrepreneur, Host of "The Author Biz"
“Very thought-provoking and engaging mystery with deeper implications, all wrapped up in humor and action. Highly entertaining read.”
The Portsmouth Review
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