The Dropout Detective (novella)
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Description
Sometimes the path to finding yourself means losing your identity first.
Sophie Dayton's university life is going perfectly fine until she suddenly finds herself kicked out of her dorm and sleeping on a friend's couch. Worse still, according to the university administration, she was never a student there at all.
What the actual hell?
Armed with nothing but her wits and a seriously confused diary, Sophie sets out to uncover the truth behind her erasure. Along the way, she assembles an unlikely crew of misfits—a photographer who documents evidence with artistic flair, a hacker who can make computers sing, and a science geek with an eye for the smallest details.
As Sophie digs deeper, she uncovers secrets that will change her life forever.
THE DROPOUT DETECTIVE is a lighthearted mystery novella told through diary entries that will appeal to fans of cozy mysteries with a splash of espionage and a hefty dose of humor.
Information
- Status
- Completed
- Year
- 2020
- Author
- Victoria P. Kelly
Royal Road Stats
- Rating
- 4.8/ 5.0
- Followers
- 7
- Views
- 9,383
Chapters(15 total)
- 15. Time's upFeb 22, 2020
- 14. Interview with a stalkerFeb 20, 2020
- 13. Life, death and disablementFeb 18, 2020
- 12. Trailing a blazeFeb 15, 2020
- 11. Shady in redFeb 13, 2020
- 10. Second thoughtsFeb 10, 2020
- 9. Explanation of a lifetimeFeb 8, 2020
- 8. What happens when you mess with The FutureFeb 3, 2020
- 7. Con manFeb 2, 2020
- 6. Tracking down a hackerJan 31, 2020
- 5. A new homeJan 28, 2020
- 4. Lack of leadsJan 23, 2020
- 3. First steps towards suspectsJan 22, 2020
- 2. Student record not foundJan 21, 2020
- 1. A life inside-outJan 20, 2020
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Community Reviews(2)
- GleadgeRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0I started reading this story on a whim and was not disappointed at all.
The story is simple but not in the negative way. The premise is simple, the style and characters are simple but the execution is amazing.
The characters especially are interesting and the format of a journal allows us to follow along with Sophie without awkward narration.
Diaries can be tough to read as a story but thanks to how is it done the story never strays or stall. Diaries are usually condensed and relate only the key moments of the day. This allows the author to write a nice, completed story in 15 chapters without rushing it.
Thanks for the story author, it was great reading it. - SolipsisRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0A light-hearted comedy, The Diary of Sophie Dayton benefits from a tight, enjoyable style, and a roster of unique and adorable characters. While the premise itself may sound grim, this is not a drama - at all; on the contrary, the plot twists wouldn’t surprise in a spy movie. And of course, its quirky protagonist, Sophie, is incredibly endearing by her ingenuousness, coupled with a diabolical acumen.
Repeating another review, the story is simple, but in the best possible way: tight, funny, it knows its strengths and provides a wholesome experience all along.
A memorable, excellent read if you want to spend a relaxing couple hours.