The Everything Private Investigation Book: Master the Techniques of the Pros to Examine Evidence, Trace Down People, and Discover the Truth

by Sheila L. Stephens

Observe someone without being observed.
Dig up long-buried dirt.
Catch a cheating spouse.

The Everything Private Investigation Book shows you the basic research techniques and tricks the pros use. You'll learn how to get background information using a wide range of sources, including newspapers, court records, military files, and even the DMV. Written by experienced investigators, this guide helps you to:
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598695355
• ISBN13: 9781598695359
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Everything
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

good basic book

If you are thinking about becoming a private investigator, this is a pretty good book to get an idea of what the job is really like. Most states require certified training and a license to work as a P.I. Don't think you can read this book and go to work. However, it can certainly help you decide if you want to go to the expense and effort required to get a P.I. license. Read chapter one carefully before you invest thousands of dollars in training. If you can't concentrate for long periods of time or write detailed reports, the P.I. business is not for you.

A Useful Resource for Professionals

I recently retired after thirteen years on the bench as a Federal Administrative Law Judge and spent twenty-four years as a Trial Attorney. I am the author and editor of three law books, and a novel. See: [...]. I am now doing legal consulting in tracing assets and money and in social security case matters. I found Shelia L. Stephens book on Private Investigations a very useful tool for the professional. I keep it on my desk top for easy reference. The book has an incredible table of contents and covers investigations completely, in a well-written step by step guide to this subject matter. It is not only a must read, but it is a very practical tool for professionals like private investigators, attorneys, paralegals, accountants and experts alike. Hon.James J. Brown, Raleigh, NC

Creator and Writer

A world class read on an interesting subject. The most outstanding thing about this book is the integrity of the writer. Ms. Stephens leaves no stone unturned. I have heard her speak at conferences. She sparkles and her eyes light. She knows her stuff and communicates it well to others, whether speaking or writing. This book is no exception. It's a great reference for mystery writers, or real sleuths.

Fantastic!

Sheila L. Stephens' book, The Everything Private Investigation Book, is so much more than I expected. I have owned and managed a nanny-finder service for thirteen years. Ms. Stephens' firm does all my background and pre-employment searches. I would trust no one else to do them as I know her to be an expert in her field and scrupulous in her integrity. Yet, when I learned of her book, I did not read it for some time--after all, I'm not a private investigator. However, others were reading it, and continued to tell me how much information has been included about keeping children safe and finding abducted children. I decided to buy it. Not only was I engrossed in the part of this book that addresses the safety of children, but I found myself going back to the beginning and reading to the end. I learned more than I've ever realized I didn't know! I learned, also, that the book is not written only for investigators. There are so many interesting and helpful chapters, anyone will be happy that they've bought this book. The world in which we live is rapidly changing, and security is important in all aspects of our lives. Ms. Stephens has covered the bases, here. I am very busy, and do not usually comment on books, even the ones I love, so this review is evidence of my admiration for what Ms. Stephens has done. This is an amazing book. Don't pass it by. Cathy Shumaker