There is also 'Tracks' by Louise Erdrich. This novel has complex characters and a plot that involves the exploration of relationships and secrets within an American Indian community. While not a classic private eye story, the characters are constantly seeking truth and understanding, much like what a private investigator would do.
Another great one could be 'Winter in the Blood' by James Welch. Although it's not strictly a traditional private investigator story in the sense of a typical detective plot, it has elements of self - discovery and investigation within the context of an American Indian's life. The protagonist tries to make sense of his past and the events around him, which is somewhat like an internal investigation.
Chapter 742, "Brother Policeman, Look at Them!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Fang Kai became panicked as things were not developing in his favor.
Chapter 912, "Identical Four Pillars of Destiny?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Wan Huixia's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with But the repeated blows made Wan Huixia's husband lose his confidence...
Look to Chapter 2 for the clearest answer. It begins with On the top floor of the Financial Building, a gathering of dark clouds..., keeps building through How dare Jiang Li hang up his phone?, and lands on Jiang, Lin Manru, turned pale and quickly explained, "It's not eloping, my....
Chapter 902, "Sister, Please Have Your Meal", is the clearest early answer because it turns Wen Jiaojiao's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The college entrance exams over these two days took quite a toll on...
Chapter 743, "They Have Already Been Released", is the clearest early answer because it turns Fang Wenzhe's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 893, "From today onwards, he is my half-brother from another father and mother!", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with Jiang Yan still had unwavering faith in Daniu's character.
Chapter 549, "Is This How You Be a Brother?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Cheng's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Jiang Li led her group deeper into the island. and closes on You can eat dinner after you've chopped twenty pieces." Jiang Cheng:....
Chapter 805, "I Just Want to Eat a Big Chicken Leg!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Manru's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The next day, the twins were much quieter.
Chapter 856, "Hurry and Stop Work!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yu Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Jiang Li looked towards the source of the commotion.
Chapter 942, "In Which Year Did the River Moon First Shine on People [Extra · River Moon Edition]", is the clearest early answer because it turns River Moon Edition's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, She never expected Jiang Yan meant this..