The Case of the Autumn Rose (The Davis Detective Mysteries, Book 1) [Paperback]

Rick Acker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

Kirstin and Arthur Davis are the successful partners of the Davis Detective Agency. They have an unblemished record of taking down locker thieves. But now, they are up to their necks in a real international mystery. Guaranteed fiction! (20040603)

Editorial Reviews

Review

What exciting new for young readers! Autumn Rose, the first book in the new Davis Detective Mysteries Series, is a well written page-turner. (Catholic Parent )

. . . An exciting mystery you wonít want to put down! The Case of the Autumn Rose will be popular with elementary and early middle school readers and would be a good selection for church and school libraries. (Church Libraries )

. . . It is a great story for anyone who enjoys good mystery that has a happy and unexpected ending. (Christian Observer )

From the Back Cover

Sibling sleuths Kirstin and Arthur Davis are the successful partners of the Davis Detective Agency. They have an unblemished record of taking down locker thieves and recovering lost puppies.

But now, they are up to their necks in a real case of international mystery . . . where the Autumn Rose is anything but what it seems.

Arthur was just getting ready to get out of the car when he heard a strangled scream! He crouched down behind the front seat and carefully peered out at what was happening. Three large Asian men in jeans and T-shirts and with black gloves on their hands were carrying a struggling man out of the bathroom. His mouth, arms, and legs, were bound with silver duct tape.

His heart racing, Arthur felt for his cell phone. With a sinking feeling, he realized that he had left it at home.

“Finally, a good mystery series for Christians! It's way better than any of the other mysteries I've read—Christian or otherwise.”

—Rebecca, age 13

"Wow! Move over J.K. Rowling!  You've got competition!"

—Jessi, age 11

Rick Acker does his best work while traveling. In fact he pecks out pages every day on the commuter train to his “real job” as a San Francisco attorney. He met his wife, Anette, in their college biology lab when he impressed her with his fish expertise . . . and made the best catch of his life. The Ackers have four children. (20040603)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825420040
• ISBN-13: 978-0825420047
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,045,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rick Acker writes novels during his commute to and from his "real job" as a Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice. His unit prosecutes corporate fraud lawsuits of the type described in his newest book, WHEN THE DEVIL WHISTLES, which award-winning author Colleen Coble describes as "a legal thriller you won't want to miss!"

Rick has led confidential investigations into a number of large and sensitive cases that made headlines in and out of California. Before joining DOJ, Rick was a senior litigator at the international law firm of Bingham McCutchen, where he worked extensively on the multi-billion dollar Executive Life case, which led to the indictment of several French executives and high-level diplomatic strains between the U.S. and France.Rick has law degrees from the University of Oslo and the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with honors. In addition to his novels, he is a contributing author on two legal treatises published by the American Bar Association.

When Rick isn't writing or lawyering, you can usually find him with his wife, Anette, and their four children. They'll be exploring in the hills east of San Francisco, watching a good movie together, or, of course, reading. You can visit him on the web at www.rickacker.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Move over J.K. Rowling, you've got competition", March 2, 2003

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Katherine A. Gossard (Wilmette, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Case of the Autumn Rose (The Davis Detective Mysteries, Book 1) (Paperback)

I took that quote from a review on the back of the book, but I have to agree that this book is as engaging and well-written as the Harry Potter books. It has vivid imagery and an excellent moral lesson on the importance of family values and the dangers of loving material possessions. This book also won the gold medallion award from Kregel Publishing, which is a tribute to this newly published author. Mr. Acker has a knack for mystery-writing and his style is refreshingly unpredictable. The book is set in part on a horse farm, and there are some fast-paced suspenseful chase scenes set in Door County, Wisconsin. The brother/sister detective team of Arthur and Kirstin allow the book to be gender neutral. I had a hard time putting this book down, and the last time I felt that way was while reading the Harry Potter series. I give this book an A+. (P.S. I heard that there is a sequel in the works, and that one is just as good.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for all ages, August 10, 2003

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"grandma99" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Case of the Autumn Rose (The Davis Detective Mysteries, Book 1) (Paperback)

I got this for my next door neighbor's son (12), but decided to read it myself first. I really, really enjoyed it. In fact I got so "into" it that I failed to get several things done that I was supposed to work on that day. It is well written, full of action, and really keeps you guessing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with good values!, July 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Case of the Autumn Rose (The Davis Detective Mysteries, Book 1) (Paperback)

Like the previous reviewer, I LOVED Harry Potter, and I liked this book as well. It was a quick, entertaining story that kept me guessing until the end. While this book is geared toward young adults, I think adults could enjoy it too.