Beachtown Detective Agency, Book 1
*****Overall *****Performance *****Story By: Rox Burkey
Terry Ambrose has hit the ground running with his latest Beachtown Detective Agency series. “The Case of the Amorous Assailant” brings to life Jade (JD) Cavendish, the spirited rookie private investigator. The plot centers around Jade’s first case, where she helps the wealthy heiress, Gina Rose, uncover the true intentions of her husband, leading her into uncharted territory filled with intrigue and suspense.
Not only does Terry Ambrose create mysteries with well-rounded primary and secondary characters who worm their way into your heart, but in his own words, mysteries with character. Jade is a relatable protagonist, navigating her new role while balancing personal challenges and familial expectations. Her dynamic with her quirky sidekick, Zoe, a humorous blogger, adds a delightful touch with unpredictable antics. The vivid scenes feature distinctive colors and textures, quickly painting Beachtown with Jade front and center in the listener’s mind. The dialogue felt authentic, bringing the characters and their relationships to life. Each clue revealed keeps listeners immersed in a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns as Jade fights to identify the elusive Amorous Assailant while examining relatable themes of trust and self-discovery. Leah Daniels produced a non-stop narration with outstanding pacing and intonation that propels the story into a three-dimensional experience. Several of the suspenseful elements get delightfully countered with perfectly timed aspects of humor. Fans of mysteries will stay on the edge of their seat as “The Case of the Amorous Assailant” unfolds in the first book of this series. If you enjoy clever mysteries with engaging characters and a mix of humor, this audiobook is a must-listen!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Terry Ambrose started out skip tracing and collecting money from deadbeats and quickly learned that liars come from all walks of life. He never actually stole a car, but sometimes hired big guys with tow trucks and a penchant for working in the dark to “help” when negotiations failed. A resident of Southern California, he loves spending time in Hawaii, especially on the Garden Island of Kauai, where he invents lies for others to read. His years of chasing deadbeats taught him many valuable life lessons, such as—always keep your car in the garage.
ABOUT THE NARRATOR
Leah Daniels is a natural-born storyteller. And she will tell you that it all started at the age of 14 when she stepped out on stage for the first time and transformed into Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, Irish brogue and all. From there, Leah knew she was meant to bring characters to life, but most importantly, to tell their story to the fullest.
She has since brought to life the notable stage roles of Mammy Yokum-Lil Abner, Lola- Damn Yankees, Marty-Grease, Ursula-The Little Mermaid, Schwartzy-The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and many more.
Taking her love for performing to a new medium, Leah has narrated historical fiction, cozy mystery, & middle grade, and she’s looking forward to romantic comedy and thriller. She’s also excited to narrate quirky narratives as quirky defines who Leah is as a person. (Jess and Schmidt from New Girl are her favorite characters to ever exist.)
Leah is a former Human Resources executive with an 18+ year career in leadership. She left Corporate America in 2024 due to mental health and decided it was time to chase her dream. She is an advocate for discussing mental health more in society and regularly shares her story and narration journey on social media where she has garnered a community of over 12,000 followers on Tik Tok.
With a personal home library of 600+ books across a wide range of genres, Leah is a voracious reader who appreciates great writing, deeply authentic characters, and a story worth living in long after the final page is read.
Leah is a mom to a witty/sarcastic son who is heading off to college in the fall of 2025…which means her long haired dachshund, Lucy, will be getting extra snuggles in his absence.
Leah narrates in a Silver Series Vocalbooth (VO Acoustic Treatment) with a Rode NT1 5th gen condenser microphone and Studio One (DAW).
