The Investigator's Little Black Book 3

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Summary: The "cheat sheet" for investigative sources
Review: 2 thumbs up.

This isn't just some simple hodge podge of easy to find info.
(I can't fathom ANYONE not giving it at least 4 stars)

This is an excellent source of stuff you may not have known to even exist.

Having done lots of research myself, I know how involved it can be.
This book definitely provides a lot of information, all in one place.

There can be a huge difference in a product's price, vs. it's value.

In this case, the price is small, compared to the value provided within it's covers.

I literally spent hours and hours at a time, visiting the links provided in this book.

Naturally, visiting those links would in turn provide you with links deemed important by that website.

It just snowballs into an informational extravaganza.

You can't go wrong with this book.

Rating:
Summary: The "cheat sheet" for investigative sources
Review: after reading all this book, i was surprised.Yet, many informations are available with an Internet Connexion, as we can read in the french book "Le Guide du Cyberdétective", ISBN 2702707831, where Alain STEVENS explains that most informations can be found in the white or the grey zone.

Some of urls are not always avalaible, and I am not sure that tey are really used by thousands of Private Investigators.

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Summary: Solid Information, But Know What You Are Purchasing...
Review: As a licensed private investigator, I can personally attest that there are many great sources of information contained in this book... However, anyone experienced with online research (like myself) could most likely find the vast majority of this information via a simple Internet search. Heck, a simple Google query turned up the same results for many of the topics in this book.

I would highly recommend (emphasis added) performing online research over the use of any text simply because the Internet changes daily; as soon as a book like this goes to print, some of its content is already outdated. Stick with the Internet for the most up to date information.

Please be aware of what you are purchasing before you spend your hard earned money. This book contains no, nor does it claim to contain, information regarding private investigation techniques/procedures. It is simply a compilation of various information sources (emphasis added).

With that said, the information contained in this book is solid. It is obvious that the author spent a great deal of time and energy collecting and organizing the information contained within this text. Unfortunately, more than 90% of this information will never be of any use to the vast majority of those that purchase this title. In the entire time I have owned this book, I have yet to use it; and I am a very active practicing licensed private investigator.

If you are not Internet savvy, then this book might suit you perfectly; if you are Internet savvy, then you would probably be better suited spending you hard-earned money elsewhere.

As always, check with your local library or bookstore to see if you can read/review this or any title before deciding to make a purchase. This method has effectively allowed me to make the most of my investigative library budget.

I hope you found this review helpful. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me via email at [e-mail]. Respectfully submitted, MB.

Rating:
Summary: An easy 5 star winner !
Review: Couldn't put it down.
Went online the first day I got it, using the links provided by the book. Six hours later I realized it was getting late and that I was only up to page 80 or so.

A fantastic source of hard to find info, with tons of URL's provided, when available.

The first book I have bought in several years, in which I feel I got the better end of the deal.
It provided much,much more value than the ...price.

Rating:
Summary: The professional's guide
Review: I can't believe someone would divulge these secrets in a book. The information would take a private investigator several careers to obtain. I would be lost without this highly reliable and useful resource. Thanks Mr. Scott.

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Summary: Organized, Logical and Utilitarian.
Review: If you need to find information on someone, the sources cataloged in this title are a great place to start. One of the few titles today that provides a good balance information on little-known web resources as well old fashioned printed directories and paid search services.

Organized, indexed and logically laid out, The Investigator's Little Black Book 3 is easily read cover to cover or used as a handy quick reference guide. Complete with notes and tips on information resources where needed, the Scott has done an admirable job of researching the information contained herein.

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Summary: The Investigaor's Little Black Book 3
Review: Overall I was not impressed. Information on the majority of subjects covered, is readily available in either the phone book, dial-up directory, or by doing a simple internet search. It appears the author is trying to turn a subject worthy of a pamphlet into a novel. With each turn of the page I felt more the chump for having purchased this book. I am left to believe, the appendices must have been included for the benefit of the simple minded - so "elementary my dear, Watson" they are almost an insult. If a P.I. needs a book like this I probably wouldn't hire him. A recommendaton for Black Book 4 would be to include some of the ways P.I.'s really get information for their clients.

Rating:
Summary: An easy 5 star winner !
Review: Robert Scott has done it again. I have had each edition of this book, and am first in line when a new one is released. I am a private investigator, and have a huge amount of resources at my fingertips already, but I never fail to find enough new tips to make the book more than worthwhile. My only complaint is that I can easily spend hours exploring the possibilities contained in the Black Book. Non-PIs, don't waste your money on junk like the "Net Detective" when you can have the real thing from a professional, and at a fraction of the cost.

Rating:
Summary: An incredible bargain
Review: Robert Scott has done it again. I have had each edition of this book, and am first in line when a new one is released. I am a private investigator, and have a huge amount of resources at my fingertips already, but I never fail to find enough new tips to make the book more than worthwhile. My only complaint is that I can easily spend hours exploring the possibilities contained in the Black Book. Non-PIs, don't waste your money on junk like the "Net Detective" when you can have the real thing from a professional, and at a fraction of the cost.