The Losers' Club

By Lise S. Baker

While investigating an insurance assignment involving an accidental death, Cal Brantley turns up clues that lead her down a dangerous path. Teamed up with an ex-LAPD cop for the assignment, Cal also... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312242166
• ISBN13: 9780312242169
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

A PI Mystery for Working PI's

This book is a must read for anyone who wants to know what the life of a real Private Investigator is like. This book could not have been written by anyone who is not a working PI. "The Losers' Club" is certainly the best PI mystery that I have read in a long, long time. Cal Brantley doesn't carry a gun but a cellular phone, a camera and a knowledge of people are all the weapons she needs. I think she one investigator I would like to work with and I am looking forward to hearing more of her story. Thank you, Lise S. Baker for writing this wonderful book.

A Great Read!

Three cheers for Cal Brantley! Lise Baker's new private detective is smart and funny and not afraid to speak her mind. Her cool demeanor is the perfect foil for the bizarre and deadly circumstances she finds when she investigates the death of a child in a Nevada casino. The Losers' Club is a great beginning for a wonderful new series.

A winner from start to finish!

The Loser's Club is a face-paced, witty read from start to finish! Cal Brantley, the female private investigator, is a smart, savvy and street wise P.I. with enough compassion to know how to handle any situation that arises. The dialogue had me laughing, and I couldn't help admire how Cal dealt with her fellow investigators, including the on-the-edge, ex-L.A.P.D. detective Denny Wickerstaff. Cal's private life becomes intertwined with her investigation of the death of a young boy in a Reno casino, and the twists and turns in the plot kept me guessing. As I turned the last page I knew that I wanted more! I'm hoping I'll be reading more adventures of Cal Brantley - I like that woman!Hats off to this new writer. Lise S. Baker is on her way and I can't wait for her next book!

A new author for the "must read" list.

Lise Baker's LOSER'S CLUB is an exciting foray into the world of the private detective. Her prose is evocative, her plot is intriguing and Cal Brantley, the main character, is a gem. A private investigator who solves problems with finesse and intelligence rater than fisticuffs is a welcome treat. Baker's background as a professional investigator is evident in the reality of her dialogue and her keen eye for detail. It's easy to see why LOSER'S CLUB won the St. Martin's 1998 Best First Private Eye Novel Contest. The hard thing is going to be waiting for the next Cal Brantley novel to be available!

Enjoyable tale

One evening, Cal Brantley's husband went out for a pack of cigarettes and never returned. Her second entry in the romantic sweepstakes was with a co-worker, but when that ended Cal left her job and ultimately the state. Now back in her hometown of San Francisco, Cal buries herself in her work as she is determined to never be hurt by a male again. After successfully completing her current field assignment, the private investigator returns to the home office only to learn that the company has been sold. The new owners, Worldwide Corporation, send Cal to Reno to investigate an insurance claim. Accompanying Cal to Nevada is company man Denny Wickerstaff, an arrogant former LA cop, who worships power especially his own. Cal realizes she is going to have a difficult time working with the conceited Denny. Their inquiries center on the death of a child who died on a casino escalator. As she examines the data, Cal concludes that there is more to this simple claim than meets the eye and refuses to close the case. Her action place her and Denny in danger from dangerous people who will face long hard time in prison if their operation becomes known. With the publication of THE LOSER'S CLUB, it is obvious that Lise S. Baker deserved to win the 1998 St. Martin's Press/PWA contest. The story line provides a series of viable shockers and surprises that make it impossible to predict what will happen next. There are so many twists and turns readers will think they are on a tilt-a-whirl. However, it is Cal who makes the novel complete as mystery fans will fully understand her motives and want Ms. Baker to provide sequels starring her likable lead protagonist.