Review of Dangerous Escapades

[Alissa Nesson]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dangerous Escapades" by Ian D. Withers.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Ian D. Withers, private investigator extraordinaire, has led a remarkable life. Whether he was chasing down thieves and conmen or crossing borders to retrieve stolen children in one of his famous tug-of-love cases, his action-packed experiences were thrilling. From England to the Seychelles and in many other places around the world, Withers and his agents worked tirelessly, and eventually they even became involved in high-level security for presidents and political leaders. This kind of work didn’t come without legal troubles; it wasn’t unusual for Withers and his cohorts to find themselves in court or in a holding cell. On one occasion, he even found himself imprisoned for months. But, as Withers’ father used to tell him, he was “the kind of lad who fell into cesspits and came up smelling of roses.”

Dangerous Escapades by Ian D. Withers takes the reader on a riveting journey inside a world of drama, mystery, and intrigue. While the story of the author’s life is continuous throughout the book, each chapter focuses on a different professional adventure. Withers has gone undercover in casinos to find thieving employees, run surveillance on suspected terrorists, tracked down people who skipped out on their bills, returned children to desperate parents, and performed many other extraordinary feats. His involvement with the President of the Seychelles is one of my favorite stories. I had a hard time putting the book down to cook dinner the night I read that one, as I was so engrossed in Withers’ efforts to prevent violent coup attempts by the president’s opposition.

Withers writes his accounts with honesty, humility, and humor, and his casual writing style is easy to understand. I really enjoyed the humorous anecdotes included in the book, especially the story about the author hiding in a client’s attic to get pictures of her husband cheating with his secretary. Unfortunately, when it was time to get up and run downstairs to surprise the couple, one of his feet fell through the attic floor and the ceiling of the room below, where the lovers were busy “bonding.” As he tried to extricate himself from his ridiculous situation, the other foot fell through as well. His partner in the endeavor was forced to pull the rest of him through the ceiling to get him out. The cheating couple was definitely surprised.

Another wonderful thing about this book is that it mentions short documentaries and old news reports about some of its stories, several of which can be viewed on YouTube. I was able to watch one of Withers’ most famous tug-of-love cases unfold in the video, “Finding Helen 1975,” which I was very interested in seeing after reading the story. I also saw an old video called “The Rise of Withers and Withers.” I confess, I fell down a bit of an Ian Withers rabbit hole on YouTube that evening.

While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there were a number of grammatical errors and a few typos. These mistakes were very small and likely wouldn’t bother most readers, but I have to take a star off because there were more than ten of them.

Dangerous Escapades is a fun and exhilarating read that I recommend to any adult or older teenager interested in thrilling mysteries and investigations. There are a few instances of profanity, including non-borderline profanity, but they are sparse. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars for the reasons detailed above. Another round of proofreading would bring my rating up to an enthusiastic 5 stars. I can’t recommend this book enough.

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[Anthony Caleb]

There's a lot to being a private investigator and this have included my curiosity to know more. The review was so enjoyable that I want to start reading immediately.

[Idris Alooma]

This review provides an intriguing glimpse into the thrilling life of Ian D. Withers, a private investigator. With action-packed adventures spanning across different countries, the book promises excitement, mystery, and intrigue. The author's honest and humorous writing style adds to its appeal. Although there are some grammatical errors, the reviewer still highly recommends it for adults or older teenagers interested in thrilling investigations. They rate it 4 out of 5 stars, noting that a round of proofreading would have made it a perfect 5. Overall, this review makes the book seem like a captivating and enjoyable read. Captivating dialogue, brimmed with authenticity.

[Alissa Nesson]

This review provides an intriguing glimpse into the thrilling life of Ian D. Withers, a private investigator. With action-packed adventures spanning across different countries, the book promises excitement, mystery, and intrigue. The author's honest and humorous writing style adds to its appeal. Although there are some grammatical errors, the reviewer still highly recommends it for adults or older teenagers interested in thrilling investigations. They rate it 4 out of 5 stars, noting that a round of proofreading would have made it a perfect 5. Overall, this review makes the book seem like a captivating and enjoyable read. Captivating dialogue, brimmed with authenticity.

Thanks for commenting!

[Spoter123]

Britain’s most controversial agent-for-hire invites you into the heart of his thrilling and dangerous world. Dangerous Escapades is a gripping, illuminating, and unflinching account of a steely English gentleman’s rise to the pinnacle of his profession.

[Olalekan Rahmon]

Well, y'all, this here review got me mighty intrigued about this book! Sounds like Ian Withers led one wild and adventurous life as a private investigator. From catchin' thieves to bringin' back stolen children, his escapades had me on the edge of my seat. And let me tell ya, them humorous anecdotes had me chucklin'! The book seems to have a casual and easy-to-understand writin' style, which I reckon makes it even more enjoyable. Y'all might wanna watch them short documentaries mentioned and fall down the Ian Withers rabbit hole on YouTube, just like I did. Now, there were a few grammatical errors and typos, so I reckon the author could use another round of proofreadin'. Overall, I'd give this book a solid 4 outta 5 stars. It's a good read for them folks lookin' for thrillin' mysteries and investigations. Y'all should check it out! Dynamic relationships, felt nuanced and realistic.

[Claudia Angelucci]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dangerous Escapades" by Ian D. Withers.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Ian D. Withers, private investigator extraordinaire, has led a remarkable life. Whether he was chasing down thieves and conmen or crossing borders to retrieve stolen children in one of his famous tug-of-love cases, his action-packed experiences were thrilling. From England to the Seychelles and in many other places around the world, Withers and his agents worked tirelessly, and eventually they even became involved in high-level security for presidents and political leaders. This kind of work didn’t come without legal troubles; it wasn’t unusual for Withers and his cohorts to find themselves in court or in a holding cell. On one occasion, he even found himself imprisoned for months. But, as Withers’ father used to tell him, he was “the kind of lad who fell into cesspits and came up smelling of roses.”

Dangerous Escapades by Ian D. Withers takes the reader on a riveting journey inside a world of drama, mystery, and intrigue. While the story of the author’s life is continuous throughout the book, each chapter focuses on a different professional adventure. Withers has gone undercover in casinos to find thieving employees, run surveillance on suspected terrorists, tracked down people who skipped out on their bills, returned children to desperate parents, and performed many other extraordinary feats. His involvement with the President of the Seychelles is one of my favorite stories. I had a hard time putting the book down to cook dinner the night I read that one, as I was so engrossed in Withers’ efforts to prevent violent coup attempts by the president’s opposition.

Withers writes his accounts with honesty, humility, and humor, and his casual writing style is easy to understand. I really enjoyed the humorous anecdotes included in the book, especially the story about the author hiding in a client’s attic to get pictures of her husband cheating with his secretary. Unfortunately, when it was time to get up and run downstairs to surprise the couple, one of his feet fell through the attic floor and the ceiling of the room below, where the lovers were busy “bonding.” As he tried to extricate himself from his ridiculous situation, the other foot fell through as well. His partner in the endeavor was forced to pull the rest of him through the ceiling to get him out. The cheating couple was definitely surprised.

Another wonderful thing about this book is that it mentions short documentaries and old news reports about some of its stories, several of which can be viewed on YouTube. I was able to watch one of Withers’ most famous tug-of-love cases unfold in the video, “Finding Helen 1975,” which I was very interested in seeing after reading the story. I also saw an old video called “The Rise of Withers and Withers.” I confess, I fell down a bit of an Ian Withers rabbit hole on YouTube that evening.

While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there were a number of grammatical errors and a few typos. These mistakes were very small and likely wouldn’t bother most readers, but I have to take a star off because there were more than ten of them.

Dangerous Escapades is a fun and exhilarating read that I recommend to any adult or older teenager interested in thrilling mysteries and investigations. There are a few instances of profanity, including non-borderline profanity, but they are sparse. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars for the reasons detailed above. Another round of proofreading would bring my rating up to an enthusiastic 5 stars. I can’t recommend this book enough.

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This seems like a very interesting book with lots of adventures going on. Such a shame about the editing! Well done, Alissa. Great review—interesting and detailed!

[Alissa Nesson]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dangerous Escapades" by Ian D. Withers.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Ian D. Withers, private investigator extraordinaire, has led a remarkable life. Whether he was chasing down thieves and conmen or crossing borders to retrieve stolen children in one of his famous tug-of-love cases, his action-packed experiences were thrilling. From England to the Seychelles and in many other places around the world, Withers and his agents worked tirelessly, and eventually they even became involved in high-level security for presidents and political leaders. This kind of work didn’t come without legal troubles; it wasn’t unusual for Withers and his cohorts to find themselves in court or in a holding cell. On one occasion, he even found himself imprisoned for months. But, as Withers’ father used to tell him, he was “the kind of lad who fell into cesspits and came up smelling of roses.”

Dangerous Escapades by Ian D. Withers takes the reader on a riveting journey inside a world of drama, mystery, and intrigue. While the story of the author’s life is continuous throughout the book, each chapter focuses on a different professional adventure. Withers has gone undercover in casinos to find thieving employees, run surveillance on suspected terrorists, tracked down people who skipped out on their bills, returned children to desperate parents, and performed many other extraordinary feats. His involvement with the President of the Seychelles is one of my favorite stories. I had a hard time putting the book down to cook dinner the night I read that one, as I was so engrossed in Withers’ efforts to prevent violent coup attempts by the president’s opposition.

Withers writes his accounts with honesty, humility, and humor, and his casual writing style is easy to understand. I really enjoyed the humorous anecdotes included in the book, especially the story about the author hiding in a client’s attic to get pictures of her husband cheating with his secretary. Unfortunately, when it was time to get up and run downstairs to surprise the couple, one of his feet fell through the attic floor and the ceiling of the room below, where the lovers were busy “bonding.” As he tried to extricate himself from his ridiculous situation, the other foot fell through as well. His partner in the endeavor was forced to pull the rest of him through the ceiling to get him out. The cheating couple was definitely surprised.

Another wonderful thing about this book is that it mentions short documentaries and old news reports about some of its stories, several of which can be viewed on YouTube. I was able to watch one of Withers’ most famous tug-of-love cases unfold in the video, “Finding Helen 1975,” which I was very interested in seeing after reading the story. I also saw an old video called “The Rise of Withers and Withers.” I confess, I fell down a bit of an Ian Withers rabbit hole on YouTube that evening.

While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there were a number of grammatical errors and a few typos. These mistakes were very small and likely wouldn’t bother most readers, but I have to take a star off because there were more than ten of them.

Dangerous Escapades is a fun and exhilarating read that I recommend to any adult or older teenager interested in thrilling mysteries and investigations. There are a few instances of profanity, including non-borderline profanity, but they are sparse. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars for the reasons detailed above. Another round of proofreading would bring my rating up to an enthusiastic 5 stars. I can’t recommend this book enough.

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This seems like a very interesting book with lots of adventures going on. Such a shame about the editing! Well done, Alissa. Great review—interesting and detailed!

Thanks, Claudia! It’s a great book!

[Priya Murugesan]

An awesome review! I am eagerly waiting to read this book! I believe I would love this book as much as you enjoyed it!

[Alissa Nesson]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it too! It was awesome. Thanks for reading and commenu!

[Stephen Christopher 1]

Oh I'm adding this book to my must-read list right now. It sounds like a lot of fun and yes I expect I'll also fall down a YouTube rabbit hole watching his videos after reading it. Thanks for introducing me to this book.

[Boring Pigeon]

After reading the review, I found "Dangerous Escapades" by Ian D. Withers to be a captivating and thrilling book. Withers' tales of his experiences as a private investigator are filled with drama, mystery, and intrigue. His writing style is honest, humble, and infused with humor, making it a delightful read. The inclusion of humorous anecdotes adds a touch of entertainment to the book. Despite some grammatical errors and typos, I would rate this book a solid 4 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy thrilling mysteries and investigations. Richly detailed world-building, felt immersive.

[Alissa Nesson]

Oh I'm adding this book to my must-read list right now. It sounds like a lot of fun and yes I expect I'll also fall down a YouTube rabbit hole watching his videos after reading it. Thanks for introducing me to this book.

That’s great! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Thank you for reading and commenting, Stephen!

[Alissa Nesson]

After reading the review, I found "Dangerous Escapades" by Ian D. Withers to be a captivating and thrilling book. Withers' tales of his experiences as a private investigator are filled with drama, mystery, and intrigue. His writing style is honest, humble, and infused with humor, making it a delightful read. The inclusion of humorous anecdotes adds a touch of entertainment to the book. Despite some grammatical errors and typos, I would rate this book a solid 4 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy thrilling mysteries and investigations. Richly detailed world-building, felt immersive.

Thanks for commenting!

[Gerry Steen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dangerous Escapades" by Ian D. Withers.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Ian D. Withers, private investigator extraordinaire, has led a remarkable life. Whether he was chasing down thieves and conmen or crossing borders to retrieve stolen children in one of his famous tug-of-love cases, his action-packed experiences were thrilling. From England to the Seychelles and in many other places around the world, Withers and his agents worked tirelessly, and eventually they even became involved in high-level security for presidents and political leaders. This kind of work didn’t come without legal troubles; it wasn’t unusual for Withers and his cohorts to find themselves in court or in a holding cell. On one occasion, he even found himself imprisoned for months. But, as Withers’ father used to tell him, he was “the kind of lad who fell into cesspits and came up smelling of roses.”

Dangerous Escapades by Ian D. Withers takes the reader on a riveting journey inside a world of drama, mystery, and intrigue. While the story of the author’s life is continuous throughout the book, each chapter focuses on a different professional adventure. Withers has gone undercover in casinos to find thieving employees, run surveillance on suspected terrorists, tracked down people who skipped out on their bills, returned children to desperate parents, and performed many other extraordinary feats. His involvement with the President of the Seychelles is one of my favorite stories. I had a hard time putting the book down to cook dinner the night I read that one, as I was so engrossed in Withers’ efforts to prevent violent coup attempts by the president’s opposition.

Withers writes his accounts with honesty, humility, and humor, and his casual writing style is easy to understand. I really enjoyed the humorous anecdotes included in the book, especially the story about the author hiding in a client’s attic to get pictures of her husband cheating with his secretary. Unfortunately, when it was time to get up and run downstairs to surprise the couple, one of his feet fell through the attic floor and the ceiling of the room below, where the lovers were busy “bonding.” As he tried to extricate himself from his ridiculous situation, the other foot fell through as well. His partner in the endeavor was forced to pull the rest of him through the ceiling to get him out. The cheating couple was definitely surprised.

Another wonderful thing about this book is that it mentions short documentaries and old news reports about some of its stories, several of which can be viewed on YouTube. I was able to watch one of Withers’ most famous tug-of-love cases unfold in the video, “Finding Helen 1975,” which I was very interested in seeing after reading the story. I also saw an old video called “The Rise of Withers and Withers.” I confess, I fell down a bit of an Ian Withers rabbit hole on YouTube that evening.

While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there were a number of grammatical errors and a few typos. These mistakes were very small and likely wouldn’t bother most readers, but I have to take a star off because there were more than ten of them.

Dangerous Escapades is a fun and exhilarating read that I recommend to any adult or older teenager interested in thrilling mysteries and investigations. There are a few instances of profanity, including non-borderline profanity, but they are sparse. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars for the reasons detailed above. Another round of proofreading would bring my rating up to an enthusiastic 5 stars. I can’t recommend this book enough.

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Ian D. Withers, the detective, wrote a very interesting book as was proven in your review. I want to read about all of his adventures, especially those that involved the rescuing of children and reuniting them with their parents. He is definitely an outlier and a self-made man. A Liam Neeson of sorts! I am adding this book to my bookshelves. Thank you!