Faricy Keeps it Smart and Snappy
Positioned firmly within the crime fiction and the private investigator genre, ‘The Maid’ by Mike Faricy is a sharp, suspenseful detective novel that blends mystery and humor in equal measure.
When Marilyn Munroe hires Russell “Yucky” Yates, a private investigator with a knack for sniffing out trouble — to look into her daughter’s boyfriend, Jason Berg, a routine background check quickly spirals into a tangled mess involving identical twins, suspicious surveillance, buried prison records, and a controlling figure pulling the strings behind the scenes. As Yates digs deeper, it becomes clear that Jason isn’t just the CEO of a gaming company; he may also be the unsuspecting target of a dangerous scheme. With the help of a few tech-savvy allies and a reformed housemaid, Yates uncovers a web of secrets that leads to arrests, the unearthing of a long-hidden will, and the ultimate unraveling of Marilyn’s manipulative hold over her daughter’s life.
Faricy’s writing style is snappy, confident, and laced with dry humor. The dialogue is believable, and the pacing never drags. The characters feel authentic: Yates is smart without being flawless; Jason and his twin brother are well-developed; and even side characters like the mysterious maid leave a lasting impression. Marilyn Munroe, the domineering mother, emerges as both infuriating and oddly fascinating. Faricy nails the classic PI tone while keeping it modern, and his prose stays clean — no fluff, just substance.
Ideal for readers who enjoy stories that unravel organically through clever dialogue, unexpected twists, and morally gray characters, ‘The Maid’ is well worth the time. Smart, twisty, and unexpectedly funny, it’s a ride you’ll want to take. Mike Faricy delivers a satisfying, layered mystery that entertains from start to finish. Highly recommended!
