The Peter Ord Yarns

Both books in Paul D. Brazill's 'The Peter Ord Yarns', now available in one volume!
Gumshoe Blues: After a divorce, Peter Ord decides to turn his life around and becomes a private detective. But with his constant drinking and questionable decision-making skills, his new career quickly takes a turn for the worse. Trying to solve challenging cases and keep up with his boozy sidekick Bryn Laden, Peter soon finds himself on the wrong side of a local crime lord's radar.
Seatown Blues: Peter Ord returns to his hometown, hoping to start fresh, but it doesn't take long for him to fall back into his old habits. Hanging out with a group of lowlifes and getting involved in criminal activities, Peter navigates the seedy underbelly of his hometown. Along the way, he encounters a cast of offbeat characters, each with their own quirks and secrets.