Jacques – A Daiyu Wu Mystery Prequel Short Story

How many times can a boy lose his home?

When Jacques is transferred to the Buckners Orphans’ Home in 1916 at the age of six, he hopes that he’s finally found a place to belong. Unfortunately, he couldn’t be more wrong.

Jacques’ only choice is to run away to Dallas and live on the streets. He has no future, no guarantee he will even survive.

Then he stumbles on a once-in-a-lifetime chance to change everything—if he dares to take it.

Origin/Prequel short story for Black Jade – A Daiyu Wu Mystery.

"A wonderful story. A truly fascinating prequel, introducing two of the most unusual detectives in the genre. Oliver's lively prose and deft characterizations make this a real page-turner!"
5 Star Amazon Review

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