Readers do not need a background in private investigative work to appreciate this fascinating read. Hand this to readers interested in the work and life of a private investigator, the role of technology in investigative work, and political and white-collar crime..

... not an exposé. It is part memoir, part how-to guide, a celebration of the analytical and interpersonal intelligence that makes a great investigator.

Maroney has crafted an entertaining read that will appeal to fans of mystery and detective stories updated for a modern world. Those interested in pursuing a career in research and investigation will also appreciate this volume..

Maroney’s thoroughness renders The Modern Detective a textbook of sorts.

3A revealing look at the world of the private detective, which isn’t quite as Raymond Chandler imagined it.

Maroney, cofounder of a PI firm, does an adequate job of illustrating in his debut the areas where modern private investigators provide value.