This murder mystery novel depicts the adventures of private detective James Long as he becomes immersed in the world of high society while getting to the bottom of several unique cases in the Greater Los Angeles area. Follow along as James uses his intuition and investigative prowess to navigate the streets of Riverside and beyond while death, danger and despair lurk around every corner. This 2nd edition contains all of the twists and turns of the original, however some of the more suggestive content has been altered or removed so that readers can focus on trying to discover who is involved in the acts of deceit, betrayal, mayhem and murder. "The J. Long Mysteries" is the consolidation of the three novellas listed below which are also available for sale individually: 1. The Scarlet Beauty 2. The Private Detective 3. The Cold Hearted Case