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Who Killed Randy Ratphink?: The Post-Mortem Adventures of a Fried-Brain Hippie! is a paranormal cozy mystery that asks the question: Can a small-town kid with flowers in his hair find happiness in the void?
Who Killed Randy Ratphink? is the saga of a flower-child’s journey from the Haight to the hereafter.
As the story opens, Randy Ratphink, baby boomer turned geezer boomer, suddenly finds himself dead—murdered—and his spirit won’t rest until he discovers whodunit! From his postmortem perch in the astral plain Randy’s life flashes before him like a Piggly Wiggly surveillance video. Determined to seek out his killer and avenge his murder before he moves into the shining white light, Randy Googles his memories for clues and suspects from his hippie days in the Haight to his present predicament. But it’s only when he discovers that the identity of his murderer is none other than … well it wouldn’t be much of a mystery if I told you whodunit just yet, would it?
Review Rating:
5 stars!
Reviewed By Tracy A. Fischer for Readers’ Favorite
Oh my gosh! That's what I thought when I finished reading the laugh-out-loud funny new book by debut novelist Jerry Flu, Who Killed Randy Ratphink?: The Postmortem Adventures of a Fried Brain Hippie. What the heck is a "fried brain adventure," a reader may ask. Well, it's what happened to our protagonist, Randy Ratphink, after he found himself not just dead, but murdered, and determined to solve that crime even from the afterlife. Randy, a not-so-former hippie while he was alive, is able to look back on flashes of his life, remembering folks from his hippie days all the way up to his death, trying to determine who had it in for him. And when he discovers who it is....well, I better let you read for yourself to find out what happens next.
I so enjoyed Who Killed Randy Ratphink? Author Jerry Flu is a gentleman I would like to meet, his writing was so engaging and funny that I'd love to find out how his mind works in real life. He's done a fabulous job in creating characters, especially Randy, that are fun, funny and infectious. Once you start reading about them, you simply will not want to put the book down! In fact, the best piece of advice I have for readers, besides suggesting that they read this book, is to tell them to have enough time to read it through from start to finish when they pick it up; it's just that engrossing. I recommend Who Killed Randy Ratphink?: The Postmortem Adventures of a Fried Brain Hippie to any reader who loves humor, mysteries, or just a great read, and I will certainly be keeping my eye out for the next book by author Jerry Flu! If it's anything like this one, it will certainly be a must-read!
Review Rating:
5 stars! Reviewed By Faridah Nassozi for Readers’ Favorite
Who Killed Randy Ratphink? The Postmortem Adventures of a Fried-Brain Hippie! is written by Jerry Flu. After his untimely death, Randy Ratphink was on his way to the hereafter, but not before one last critical assignment. Randy was determined to solve his own murder before he was ready to cross over to the other side. Stuck between the mortal world and the great beyond, Randy switched into detective mode, hoping that by reviewing his memories he would solve the case. Just like any homicide detective, Randy started compiling his list of suspects, starting with the last person to see him alive - Mrs. Marguerite McGinty, a.k.a. Crazy Daisy. Crazy Daisy with whom he had shared some really interesting memories; from almost getting him arrested when they first met on a Caribbean cruise, surviving a double midair hijacking together, and a lot more not-so-glorious shared adventures. Join Randy on his final trip down Memory Lane as his mind works to solve his murder and also get a sneak peek into the beginning of his next journey.
Have you ever wondered what happens after one dies? After your soul departs your body for the immortal world? Well, in Who Killed Randy Ratphink? The Postmortem Adventures of a Fried-Brain Hippie, Jerry Flu has some pretty hilarious ideas. The book combines a brilliant and one of a kind story line with a writing style that is guaranteed to keep you focused and eager as you wait for Randy to solve his own murder. Giving dead Randy a chance to narrate his own story in first person is both bizarre and very captivating, giving the story a special kind of charm. Who Killed Randy Ratphink is a truly intriguing mystery with a touch of humor and a bonus twist.
