{"product_id":"book-vi3i","title":"CERTIFIED DEAD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT ALL DETECTIVES CARRY BADGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA kosher inspector doesn't come home one night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy morning, his wife is certain something is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe police aren't convinced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe hasn't been gone long enough. There's no sign of violence. Officially, there's nothing to investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's when his wife turns to Jake Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a cop. Not licensed. But trained by a retired detective and trusted as the Jewish community's internal investigator, Jake is often called when concerns don't yet meet the legal threshold-but feel far more serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Jake retraces the inspector's final hours, he uncovers strained business relationships, and private confrontations. The man's methods had quietly damaged reputations-and livelihoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen the inspector's body is found.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat began as a quiet disappearance becomes a confirmed homicide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow the police are fully involved-but Jake is already ahead, tracing the damaged reputations, private confrontations, and financial pressure the inspector left behind. The more he uncovers, the clearer it becomes: this wasn't a random act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomeone saw an opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSomeone believed the risk was worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a gripping crime thriller featuring an intellectual investigator, layered deception, and a high-stakes murder set inside a closed world where power and trust collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of investigative crime fiction, parallel police and private investigations, and smart, character-driven suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50217223258416,"sku":"BDvi3i","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/vi3i-Square-cover.jpg?v=1774676782","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-vi3i","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}