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A review by kbranfield
Hi Five by Joe Ide
4.0
Hi Five by Joe Ide is an action-packed, multi-layered mystery. This newest release is the fourth installment in the IQ series but can be read as a standalone.
Unofficial private investigator Isaiah "IQ" Quintabe's life is already complicated when arms dealer Angus Byrne "invites" him to discuss a case with him. He refuses to take the case but he has no choice but to change his mind when Byrne threatens IQ's girlfriend Stella McDaniels. Isaiah is now tasked with ensuring Byrne's adult daughter Christiana is not arrested for the murder of her boyfriend and her father's right hand man, Tyler Barnes. Christiana is the prime suspect in the murder but she insists she is innocent. Isaiah is further frustrated by the case when Christiana's mother, Gia, informs him her daughter has five personalities.
Initially skeptical, IQ is soon interviewing Christiana's alters. Each have distinct personalities and quirks but he has yet to uncover definitive proof that Christiana nor her alters hired Tyler's murderers. Reluctantly teaming up again with his friend and former partner, Juanell Dodson, Isaiah is soon balancing quit a few interconnected situations while trying to prevent Christiana's arrest.
Isaiah is at a point in his life where he wants to make a difference but he cannot see giving up his investigation business. He definitely does not to become entangled with Angus but with Stella's career under threat, he knows he has no choice but to do the arms dealer's bidding. As the investigation makes little progress, Isaiah fears he will never escape Byrne's threats so he devises a plan to get his revenge. But will his plan work as intended?
Isaiah notices immediately that Dodson is acting out of character. Dodson has struggled since ending his partnership in Deronda's food truck business. He is also deeply affected by the life-threatening injuries that local grocery owner Beaumont received in a drive by shooting. Dodson is also under pressure from his wife Cherise to find a job and take care of her and their infant son. With many regrets about his past haunting him, will Dodson make positive steps to find solutions for his problems?
Hi Five is a clever mystery with a topical storyline. IQ is a highly intelligent man but his choices sometimes culminate with unintended consequences. He is tenacious and continues fighting for the truth about Christiana and her possible involvement in Tyler's murder. With shocking twists and stunning turns, Joe Ide brings this perplexing mystery to a very unanticipated conclusion. Old and new fans will be eagerly awaiting the next installment in the fantastic IQ series.
Unofficial private investigator Isaiah "IQ" Quintabe's life is already complicated when arms dealer Angus Byrne "invites" him to discuss a case with him. He refuses to take the case but he has no choice but to change his mind when Byrne threatens IQ's girlfriend Stella McDaniels. Isaiah is now tasked with ensuring Byrne's adult daughter Christiana is not arrested for the murder of her boyfriend and her father's right hand man, Tyler Barnes. Christiana is the prime suspect in the murder but she insists she is innocent. Isaiah is further frustrated by the case when Christiana's mother, Gia, informs him her daughter has five personalities.
Initially skeptical, IQ is soon interviewing Christiana's alters. Each have distinct personalities and quirks but he has yet to uncover definitive proof that Christiana nor her alters hired Tyler's murderers. Reluctantly teaming up again with his friend and former partner, Juanell Dodson, Isaiah is soon balancing quit a few interconnected situations while trying to prevent Christiana's arrest.
Isaiah is at a point in his life where he wants to make a difference but he cannot see giving up his investigation business. He definitely does not to become entangled with Angus but with Stella's career under threat, he knows he has no choice but to do the arms dealer's bidding. As the investigation makes little progress, Isaiah fears he will never escape Byrne's threats so he devises a plan to get his revenge. But will his plan work as intended?
Isaiah notices immediately that Dodson is acting out of character. Dodson has struggled since ending his partnership in Deronda's food truck business. He is also deeply affected by the life-threatening injuries that local grocery owner Beaumont received in a drive by shooting. Dodson is also under pressure from his wife Cherise to find a job and take care of her and their infant son. With many regrets about his past haunting him, will Dodson make positive steps to find solutions for his problems?
Hi Five is a clever mystery with a topical storyline. IQ is a highly intelligent man but his choices sometimes culminate with unintended consequences. He is tenacious and continues fighting for the truth about Christiana and her possible involvement in Tyler's murder. With shocking twists and stunning turns, Joe Ide brings this perplexing mystery to a very unanticipated conclusion. Old and new fans will be eagerly awaiting the next installment in the fantastic IQ series.