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Trials & Tribulations Released in HardBack!

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Lajoie describes the reality of the world of private investigation as only an expert can. The book was written to dispel the occupational myths of the private investigation profession. If you are someone who has wondered what it’s like to be a real life private eye, someone who is considering the profession as an occupation, or you are a PI now and want to learn how to enhance your career, TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS is a must read. Here’s just a small sampling of what’s in it:

• Danger in the PI World
• Confidentiality
• Reputation
• Truth and Trust
• Business Sense
• Business Plan
• Standards of Success
• Who Calls the Shots
• Personalities
• Advocates and Parties
• The Third Rule
• Contracts
• Burnout
• Transition & Training
• High Profile Cases
• Necessity of Investigation
• Time
• Deadlines
• Balance

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Here are what people are saying about the book:

“There is so much substance to what you say that I find myself having a conversation with you in my mind as I am reading your words.”

Sherri Cumpston, teacher-Austin, TX

“In John Lajoie’s book there is not one cryptic message, not one hidden meaning, no DaVinci Code. This is straight shooting from word one, onwards…..with a gentle smile and direct eye contact, he weaves his narrative in a comfortable, conversational language that flows smoothly.”

Herbert Simon, Book Review- The Journal of Professional Investigators

"Nothing short of sensational!"

Robert Wilhelmi, Retired Business Owner, S. Yarmouth, MA

“The book is fabulous, and now required reading for all my students!”

Rory McMahon, Founder, Investigative Educational Consultants

"Ivey did a great Job of teaching you how to write..... a great read and very informative."

John S. McCann, Superior Court Judge, Westborough, MA

"Your honesty and direct approach had me laughing out loud at times"

Kitty Hailey, CLI, Author and Profesionnal Investigator, Philadelphia, PA

News Flash - Local Private Investigator elected President of Licensed Private Detectives Association of Massachusetts. (LPDAM) Read the Press Release here

News Flash - John Lajoie interviewed by Michael Kane of the West Boylston / Boylston Banner. Read the article here

News Flash - A private eye goes public. An Article by Aaron Wasserman of the Sentinel and Enterprise

News Flash - After delivering a powerful presentation at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas,
John Lajoie sold 62 autographed copies of his new book, Trials and Tribulations of a Real Life Private Eye.

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News Flash - Rave Reviews for Trials and Tribulations of a Real Life Private Eye, By John M. Lajoie.

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	The United States Association of Professional Investigators is the only National organization representing the interests of all Professional Investigators. USAPI offers training and certification to all professional investigators. Members recieve benefits such as discounts on Avis car rentals, PI Magazine as well as health and other insurances being available. For more information please visit http://www.usapi.org

	National Association of Legal Investigators, Inc. (NALI) This prestigious organization of approximately 800 investigators nationwide who are screened and investigated for entry into this association is "To endorse, promote, and safeguard the highest professional ethics of the legal investigative profession and to explore, cultivate, and advance those arts and sciences that will serve to raise the standards and techniques of legal investigation". For more information, visit NALI.com

	The Licensed Private Detectives Association of Massachusetts, Inc. (LPDAM) The Licensed Private Detectives Association of Massachusetts, Inc. consists of a majority of the licensed investigators within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The association philosophy is to promote professionalism in the private investigative industry and to safeguard those who are qualified, professional licensed investigators within their jurisdiction. For more information, visit LPDAM.com.

	The National Council of Investigation and Security Services, Inc., is a cooperative effort of those companies and associations responsible for providing private security and investigation services to the legal profession, business community, government and the public. Each day we find an increasing number of problems confronting the orderly growth of our profession. These problems include, among others: overly restrictive legislation regarding training and standards, proliferation of legislation requiring local licensing, public misunderstanding and misinformation on the role and contribution of private investigators and security services, and an uninformed media. It is the role of NCISS to meet and solve these problems while seeking to uncover and recommend action on any hidden potential problems which may have an effect on our profession. For more information visit, nciss.org

	The Council of International Investigators (CII) The Council of International Investigators consist of approximately 500 investigators worldwide who are screened and tested for certification. A network of Certified International Investigators worldwide supports various investigations in all seven continents.For more information, visit cii2.org.

	International Intelligence Network -- INTELNET -- is a world-wide network of investigators and security consultants. Our selective membership is restricted to individuals with extensive experience in law enforcement, intelligence or private security. We offer an assortment of diversified services, and operational scopes are virtually unlimited throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our members represent some of the finest investigators available in the world, and many are retired or former government agents from the highest echelons of both military and civilian elements. For more information, visit intelnetwork.org

	The National Association of Investigative Specialist (NAIS) This national association promotes professionalism in the industry and conducts various educational seminars. Additionally, NAIS provides educational materials to the private investigative and detective industry.

	The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) The Council of International Investigators consist of approximately 500 investigators worldwide who are screened and tested for certification. A network of Certified International Investigators worldwide supports various investigations in all seven continents.

	The Louisiana Private Investigators Association (LPIA)