The Busybody Needed Killing

The Needed Killing Series: When James F. Crawford retired from the university he didn't expect to become a private investigator. But Provost Rufus George wanted Crawford to investigate a suspicious death—and he wouldn't take no for an answer. Turns out, Crawford has a knack for solving crimes. With his dog and cat as the perfect sounding board, he talks through the specifics of each case—posing questions to Tan and The Black and answering them himself. If you like your mysteries with a side of humor, give the Needed Killing Series a try.
Book 4: "Howdy. Find the sword you're looking for?" The policeman eyed me carefully. "Who said anything about a sword?" I pointed behind me at the house with my thumb. "The guys inside found and tagged a bunch of swords right off the bat." I'd stirred up his curiosity and like a good policeman he was going to satisfy it. "Mister, just who the hell are you and what the hell are you doing here?"