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The Stupid Monkey (Dr. Dan Trix Mystery Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Rodney Romig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Renowned management consultant Dr. Dan Trix has been hired to market a luxury golf course in Hawaii. So why is someone trying to kill him? Trix is no stranger to violence. And he particularly doesn’t appreciate being attack by dogs or thrown off cliffs. From opulent resorts, through spectacular landscapes and deep into the dark soul of the islands, Trix and his war buddy Lester search for those responsible. It’s not all gumshoeing. They have the opportunity to enjoy an exotic array of the islands’ culinary and feminine delights. Trix initially resists the gorgeous women who are readily available. However, his smart, beautiful, devoted new girlfriend Elaine has joined him for a romantic week. But when Elaine has to cut her vacation short, Trix is left defenseless. Will he be true to his new budding love or will he lose it all because he can’t let go of any of it?
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    Dr. Dan Trix Mystery Series
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    363 pages
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    October 30, 2011
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About the Author

Rodney Romig has a BA in English, an MAT in teaching and a PhD in economics from the U. of Nebraska. He lived and worked in Asia for two years (Japan, Korean, Taiwan, Thailand) and Europe for ten years (Germany, England, Belgium, Holland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Scotland, Italy). For nineteen years, he lived and worked in Hawaii, where he served as the Dean of the College of Business Administration and Professor of Economics at Hawaii Pacific University. For several years he was a regular columnist for both Pacific Business News and for a newsletter in the construction materials industry. He served on numerous local not-for-profit boards, including the Hawaii International Film Festival. Dr. Romig currently lives in Sarasota, Fl. and still travels extensively in Europe, South America and the Middle East.
The Dr. Dan Trix mystery novels are available as Kindle ebooks, as is Lakeside, a noir suspense novel, and One A Day: Bites to Better Business, a compilation of most wry and whimsical observations on business and the personalities that inhabit contemporary organizations. Lakeside was awarded the Royal Palm Award from the Florida Writers Association for best published literary novel of 2013.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0062BE3R2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rodney Romig; 2nd edition (October 30, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3914 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 363 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rodney Romig has a B.A. in English and a Ph.D. in Economics from the U. of Nebraska. He lived and worked in Asia for two years (Japan, Korean, Taiwan, Thailand) and Europe for ten years (Germany, England, Belgium, Holland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Scotland, Italy). For nineteen years, he lived and worked in Hawaii, where he served as the Dean of the College of Business Administration and Professor of Economics at Hawaii Pacific University. He was a regular columnist for Pacific Business News for several years, and served on numerous local not-for-profit boards, including the Hawaii International Film Festival.

Seven of the ten Dr. Dan Trix mystery novels are available as Kindle ebooks. Lakeside, a noir suspense novel, was award the 2013 Royal Palm Award for best published literary novel. One A Day: Bites to Better Business, a compilation of mostly wry observations on business and the people that inhabit contemporary organizations, is also available.

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Glyn Moser
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr Trix on great form in Hawaii
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014
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Dr Trix on great form in Hawaii, a good story told with the Romig style and eye for detail of both
the important and trivial.
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Alice Henneman
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique Dialogue, Interesting Plot
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2012
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Descriptions of Hawaii, dialogue, and observations of main character, Dr. Dan Trix, made this much more than a mystery novel with an interesting plot.
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mlstern
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling sequel!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
This is the second installment in the Dr. Dan Trix series. While the first book was phenomenal, this one was also excellent. In this story, Trix, who is a traveling management consultant is called to Hawaii to help a beautiful golf club become more well-known and more successful. However on his way to the hotel, he realizes that someone is after him when a vicious dog is set loose on him. Though shaken, he manages to get to his hotel to find his love interest, Elaine, waiting for him. We follow Trix go about his days in Hawaii, working for the golf club, getting lost on streets with impossible names and continuous run ins with the big man who is after him.
This book covers the last book in small snippets throughout so I think it would be possible to read this book and not the first. However, to get a sense of who Trix is I would definitely recommend reading the first book. I think it would make this book much more enjoyable and entertaining. The authors writing is as superb as the first book and I almost couldn’t put the book down! There is a healthy mix of romance, mystery, adventure, suspense and witty conversations. What more could you want?? I’m excited to read the third book!
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Jengel106
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and witty!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
The exciting writing style of Rodney Romig is what draws you into this story. In this second installment of Dr. Dan Trix mysteries, Dr. Trix is on the beautifully described islands of Hawaii. In this paradise what could go wrong. Dr. Trix soon finds out that someone is out to kill him. A good surprise is that his new girlfriend Elaine is there also. Between them and a new cast of characters Dr. Dan is hot on the trail and chases through plot twists and turns to discover who is after him and why.
This is a easy read. Smooth pace from beginning to end. As the series continues the development of the original characters become more layered and relationships more established. One of my favorite characters in this book was Dr. Dan’s sidekick, Lester. Lester is witty and sarcastic. He is truly devoted to his friendship with Trix. and the narrative on Bunny was so hilarious my sides hurt from laughing. “Turn her around a couple dozen times …..Then let go. She spins like a dangerous carnival ride.” It is little spoofs like this that has me wanting to read the next book. I recommend this book. It has romance, suspense, murder and a great story line.
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Bonnie P.
4.0 out of 5 stars A mystery set in Hawaii - what more can you ask for?
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
Dr. Dan Trix is a management consultant. He is hired to do some marketing work for a golf course in Hawaii. Three separate times somebody tries to kill him. The question is who and why? While Dan and his friend Lester try to solve this mystery, along with fulfilling his consultant job, he and Lester still get an opportunity to do some sightseeing around Hawaii. Mr. Romig has created quirky characters who are dedicated to one another and are there to help Dan solve the problem of who and why is he being targeted. With Hawaii as the backdrop the book is even more entertaining. Good job, Mr. Romig with this second book in a mystery series that is light reading, yet kept me wondering who was the "bad guy." I definitely recommend this book.
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jksmith4
5.0 out of 5 stars The Stupid Monkey is the second book in the Dan Trix ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017
The Stupid Monkey is the second book in the Dan Trix Mystery Series and I was lucky enough to have read the first book as well. I really enjoyed the first book as Dan Trix worked through what he could on a college president’s murder/suicide. This book is about twice the length as the first so if you read the first you may want to be prepared for this. This time the murder mystery he must solve is the continuing murder attempt on his own life. It is helpful to have read the first book in the series. The characters continue to grow and develop from the first book, including his relationship with Elaine, although which way the relationship develops is to be answered. I am looking forward to the remainder of books in the series. The writing was similar to the first so if you loved the first I would definitely recommend this one as well.
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Allison Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Trix was solving a college president's claimed suicide while in book two he finds himself in Hawaii on a golf course with his new love interest from book one
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2017
Book 2 delivers! In book one, Trix was solving a college president's claimed suicide while in book two he finds himself in Hawaii on a golf course with his new love interest from book one. Given that, it definitely helps to have read the first book of the series. Being already familiar with the characters is a bonus for me, as I particularly enjoy following character development throughout a series. The plot for this book has Trix being the target of murder. If you enjoyed the first book, you most certainly will enjoy the second of the series. The writing style was again superb. Can't wait to read the next book of what's turning out to be a great/promising series. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys the mystery genre. Very worth your couple hard earned dollars.
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Rachael
4.0 out of 5 stars Hawian mystery
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017
Dr. Dan Trix is a management consultant hired to do some consulting in Hawaii. He seems to be plagued with people trying to kill him, 3 separate attempts to be quite frank, but why? While Dan and his friend Lester attempt to solve this mystery while sightseeing and Dr. Trix fulfills his consultant duties. Mr. Romig has created unique characters that are thoroughly engaged in helping Dr. Dan Trix in solving this conundrum. Hawaii gives this story an interesting and engaging backdrop to keep the reader interested. Highly recommend and can't wait to read more by Mr. Rodney Romig.
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