Fallen Idol

Nakamura Detective Agency, Book 1

By: Percival Constantine

Narrated by: Andrea Harbin

Sometimes suicide is just a facade.

When a disgraced former pop star plummets to her death from her Osaka apartment, all signs paint a picture of a troubled young woman who took her own life. But once her parents hire Kyoko Nakamura to learn the truth, the private detective discovers not everything is as it seems.

Kyoko's investigation will lead her into a world of drugs and prostitution, face to face with dangerous criminals, and through the seedy underbelly of Japan's music industry. With all odds against her, can Kyoko redeem herself for a past failure by finding justice for a fallen idol?

From Percival Constantine comes a thrilling new mystery series, set in one of the world's most intriguing locales!

©2017 Percival Constantine Pollard (P)2017 Percival Constantine Pollard

Well worth the read/listen

I enjoyed the story, and in spite the narration it was worth listen to the entire book. The narrator sounded at times like a robot and unfamiliar with the Japanese words.
It is worth the read/listen just stay focused on the story
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
Note: When selecting books to read or listen to for reviews I try and select authors and stories that interest me. Sometimes I am fortunate and other times not so fortunate. Either way, I try to review the books with integrity

Suicide?

Fallen Idol is a story about a Japanese pop idol Akane Suzuki, who has been found dead after falling off her balcony. A private investigator, whom is a former police detective, is asked to look into the case by the idols parents. The Police have ruled the death a suicide, but the parents don’t believe this is the case.
In investigating the case Kyoko Nakamura learns that Akane has fallen into disgrace and fired from her popstar group. While trying to make ends meet,Akanee turns to a world of sex for money to pay her rent and drugs and alcohol just to make it through the day.
The story is about friendship, loyalty, and jealousy. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to hearing the next in the series.
"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

New Modern Noir Unique Locale

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this is well written. There are areas in need of polish and development for sure. The investigation has some holes in it, for example. Overall though it has interesting plot, fairly developed characters and as mentioned, a unique locale. Modern Day Japan. I would have liked a bit more story regarding Japan but overall a satisfying debut to what may be an interesting series!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

For the most part it did. Again, the investigation at times, was helped along by some jumps in logic.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are several, but I was actually caught up in the story by the opening scene. I can't be more specific since I won't leave Spoilers for other readers / listeners

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This is a Noir Crime novel set in Japan. It was entertaining.

Any additional comments?

Thanks for the opportunity to listen and offer my opinions on this work!

A review copy was gifted to me at no charge. In return, I am happy to provide an honest review. Also at no charge.

A fun modern mystery

Kyoko and her two employees, Saori and Nobu, comprise the Nakimura Detective Agency, which has been hired to investigate the suicide of a former idol singer. The characters, while stylized, are intriguing and fun to follow. I especially enjoyed Nobu and the glimpses of his underworld background. The story is set in Japan, and author's locales and slices of daily life feel authentic. The mystery suffers a little as Kyoko works on the edges of the Japanese justice system, which is portrayed as being uninterested in truth or justice unless it can further someone's career. The twists and turns kept my interest. I hope there is some follow up to this book in the next story, as some things are left unresolved at the end. I received this title for free in exchange for an unbiased review.

GOOD MYSTERY

What made the experience of listening to Fallen Idol the most enjoyable?

The background and setting of the story

Who was your favorite character and why?

several characters in the office

What about Andrea Harbin’s performance did you like?

everything

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

no ideas about that

Any additional comments?

I was freely given this audio book by the author, narrator or publisher and I am freely offering my honest and unbiased review