ReviewsHave no fear: The Minimum Wage Manhunter eventually produces a solution as ingenious as it is unlikely., Praise for Daniel Stallings' first Li Johnson mystery, Sunny Side Up : "An Agatha Christie cast of characters seen with a modern eye, and with startling moments of both insight and compassion." --Anne Perry, internationally acclaimed author of the Thomas Pitt and William Monk mysteries "Daniel Stallings' debut mystery offers an appealing protagonist and a fresh viewpoint. Root for the underdog!" --Carolyn Hart, author of the Death on Demand mysteries "Snarky and hilarious! I was cheering for newbie Li Johnson from the start, as he dealt with overbearing bosses, tyrannical passengers, and even murder on this pleasure cruise from hell!" --Red Rock Books "This all-too-human amateur sleuth is a wimpy sad sack, but you root for him anyway. With all the things going against him, you want him to come out on top." --Terrance McArthur, Kings River Life "Very entertaining ... this brought in a new kind of detective -- a millennial with a minimum wage job. I would like to see where Li Johnson goes after this one - it would be fun to go along on another investigation with him!" --JessicaMap Reviews "LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Sunny Side Up by Daniel Stallings!!" --Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "A deftly crafted novel by a master of the genre, Sunny Side Up is unreservedly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review, Broke and hapless, accidental sleuth Li Johnson just can't seem to catch a break, but can he catch a murderer? You can't help but root for this down-on-his-luck millennial as he finds himself entangled in another engaging whodunit!, Engrossing ... Compelling! Daniel Stallings has penned an intriguing page-turner. Cozy fans who enjoy a bit of an edge will relish this book. You'll need a manicure after you finish this nail-biter!, Deftly told with a blend of suspense, humor, and terror, Cleanup on Aisle Six is a captivating mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end. Li Johnson is an unlikely yet entirely compelling protagonist.
Series Volume Number2
SynopsisAttention, shoppers Today's special is murder The Minimum Wage Manhunter is back, bagging groceries and a killer. After solving a murder at his last low-paying job, 20-year-old Li Johnson thought he would never see a corpse again. Unemployed and flat broke, Li catches a lucky break when kindly supermarket clerk Reuben Rodriguez gets him a job at Esther's Family Grocery. But when a famously vindictive food critic is found bludgeoned to death in the spice aisle, the evidence suggests that Li's new friend and benefactor might be the murderer. Determined to clear Reuben's name, Li sets out to find what really happened to the shopper in aisle six. But getting the truth will force Li to match wits against the city's shadowy political boss and a homicide detective who hates amateur sleuths. Can a lowly grocery clerk uncover a secret that powerful people want hidden? Once again, Li Johnson delivers fresh value and everyday high quality to the traditional mystery., Attention, shoppers! Today's special is murder! The Minimum Wage Manhunter is back, bagging groceries and a killer. After solving a murder at his last low-paying job, 20-year-old Li Johnson thought he would never see a corpse again. Unemployed and flat broke, Li catches a lucky break when kindly supermarket clerk Reuben Rodriguez gets him a job at Esther's Family Grocery. But when a famously vindictive food critic is found bludgeoned to death in the spice aisle, the evidence suggests that Li's new friend and benefactor might be the murderer. Determined to clear Reuben's name, Li sets out to find what really happened to the shopper in aisle six. But getting the truth will force Li to match wits against the city's shadowy political boss and a homicide detective who hates amateur sleuths. Can a lowly grocery clerk uncover a secret that powerful people want hidden? Once again, Li Johnson delivers fresh value and everyday high quality to the traditional mystery.