The Rich Are Different, the 2nd novel in the Dakota Stevens Mystery Series, delves into a world of enormous wealth, the Old West and murder."Dakota Stevens is thoroughly likeable and appealing with his rich mix of chivalry and clever mischief. (5 stars)" — IndieReaderA Riveting SequelSummoned to an heiress's Long Island estate, PI Dakota Stevens and his associate Svetlana Krüsh are hired to find out who killed the woman's twin brother, a wealthy eccentric who owned an Old West resort in Montana. To hunt down the killer, Dakota and Svetlana must go undercover as actors on the resort, but not until they track down clues in the East—all while somebody is trying to kill them.Like bullets from a Gatling gun, the suspects come fast and furious: greedy CEOs, catty thespians, sexy henchwomen, mysterious mobsters, menacing mercenaries, kinky housewives and contract killers. One murder investigation quickly turns into several, and the confusing web of suspects puts Dakota's detecting skills to the test.It's a classic case of East meets West as Dakota and Svetlana follow a trail of clues that takes you from the sophisticated setting of The Great Gatsby to the forbidding land of Pale Rider.A 21st Century Holmes & WatsonDakota Stevens is a former FBI agent with experience in the field and the lab, a modern hard boiled detective who combines the wit and grit of Marlowe and Spenser with the sleuthing skills of Sherlock Holmes. However, Dakota's "Watson" is anything but. A Ukrainian-American chess champion with runway legs, predator eyes, and fluency in seven languages, Svetlana Krüsh is much more than a sexy sidekick, bringing worldly sophistication and a razor-sharp mind to their cases.A complex and layered mystery in the noir tradition, The Rich Are Different is a pristinely well-written page-turner for readers who like a great story told with humor, wit and literary style. One of the best mysteries and one of the best private detective novels on Kindle. Scroll up and "look inside" for a sample, or click to buy.Also available: Book 1 in the Dakota Stevens Mystery Series, A Real Piece of Work.Amazon Customers Are Raving!"Just like the first book, once you get started with this story, it's extremely hard to stop.""A great read, fast moving with twists and turns, not knowing what to expect next.""Even better than the first one.""Anyone who reads this should make sure to have a defibrillator nearby.""The characters are so real, the storyline so compelling, that real life took a backseat during the two days I was reading each of these books.""I love Orcutt's witty and smart writing style. The twists and turns keep you guessing the whole time.""I'll read anything Orcutt puts out.""The character development and rich storyline make this a book you cannot put down.""The attention to detail Orcutt achieves while still keeping the story moving at a quick pace is genius."Book Details* Approximately 75,000 words in length.* 62 chapters with witty, playful titles like "The Missing Sailboat and the Wheelbarrow."* Sample of the first chapter from Book 1 in the Dakota Stevens Mystery Series, A Real Piece of Work.* Complete author bio with links to his website, email and Twitter account.Book Keywordsbest mysteries, detective mysteries, detective novels, hard boiled, noir, private detective novels, Western