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Title: Quarry

Subtitle: A Quarry Novel, Book 1

Author: Max Allan Collins

Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A hit. And a miss.

Quarry doesn't kill just anybody these days. He restricts himself to targeting other hitmen, availing his marked-for-death clients of two services: eliminating the killers sent after them, and finding out who hired themand then removing that problem, as well.

So far he's rid of the world of nobody who would be missed. But this time he finds himself zeroing in on the grieving family of a missing cheerleader. Does the hitman's hitman have the wrong quarry in his sights?

Members Reviews:

The great Max Allan Collins

Any additional comments?

This is a good start to the Quarry series. However it is far from being the best book. And honestly I would recommend new readers start elsewhere. Max Allan Collins broke new ground with this novel in the 70s by making a bad guy, a hit man, the protagonist of a novel. These days that sounds old hat. Back then it was a risk. One that I am grateful Collins had the nuts to take. (Really it could have harmed his fledgling career, such as it was.)

The problem is that in hindsight, with subsequent Collins and Quarry novels, this one is sorta Mickey Mouse, haha. There isnt even the Year One type of story youd expect from the first in a series (check out the First Quarry for that, as well as an all around better novel).

For my money, Quarry doesnt really become the Quarry we love until Collins revisited the character in the 1980s with the Last Quarry. Thats the one I REALLY started digging the character.

And also....thats the novel where Stefan Rudnicki takes over for Christopher Kipiniak. Kipiniak is simply nowhere near the voice actor Rudinicki is (judging by their work on Quarry). Kipiniak has the tough guy voice, sure, but none of the wiley music, charm, arrogance and cleverness that Rudinicki conveys.

If Skyboat media (or whoever does the recording) is smart, theyll ditch all the previous recordings not done by Stefan Rudinicki and do them again. Rudinicki is for me as much part of Quarry as Max Allan Collins. Well, maybe thats exaggerating since Collins writes Quarry, ha. But you get my meaning.

Glad I found this series

It's the second Quarry book I listen to, the first having been the prequel to the séries. I'm surprised I'd never heard of this author before, he does know how to write a crime novel, thanks Audible for bringing this to life. If you like the Keller series from Lawrence Block, Butcher's Boy from Perry or Victor The Assassin from Wood you'll definitely like this one too.

Collins should be better known

I found the Quarry series by accident, and wow, I'm glad I did. Although Collins wrote them in the '70s, they are far less dated than many more famous from that time. Despite the sexist pulp covers on each one, sexism is not a problem here, at least for me.

Quarry resembles Richard Stark's (Donald Westlake's) Parker, but I think the writing is better and the character more likable, at least for a hit man. Well done. Perfect narrator.

The only problem is, each book is pretty short. Even so, I think each one is worth a credit. I plan to listen to them all at least twice.

Very Entertaining

This book is great. its hard to stop listening to be warned there is some language but the stiry great with lots of twists and turns.

Horrible narrator.

The narrator makes this almost impossible to listen.

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Title: The Vampire Who Played Dead

Subtitle: Spinoza Trilogy #2

Author: J.R. Rain

Narrator: Justin Fraction

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-13

Publisher: J.R. Rain LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Two years ago, a woman is murdered in cold blood. Now a son she'd given up for adoption returns to claim his inheritance. To verify his claim, a DNA test is ordered. Except there's one problem.

Her grave is empty.

Spinoza is a private investigator who specializes in finding the missing. He's good at what he does. Damn good. But he's also a recovering alcoholic and a royal mess. Hired to find the missing body, Spinoza will follow a set of clues that leads him to the unthinkable, a world of nightmares and dreamscapes. A world inhabited by the living and the dead.

Members Reviews:

I'm hooked on the trilogy!

this book,as the first, is very well written. I enjoyed them very much and am about to begin the third!

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Title: Devil's Claw

Subtitle: Joanna Brady, Book 8

Author: J. A. Jance

Narrator: C. J. Critt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-13

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In the night-still canyons of the Arizona desert, a girl is on the run. Alone but for her beloved red-tailed hawk, she flees from the dark shadows of her young life, the horror she has witnessedand the terror that now stalks her.

New York Times best-selling author J. A. Jance returns with her eighth novel in the highly acclaimed Joanna Brady mystery series. Set against the backdrop of the modern west, this gripping tale finds Sheriff Brady juggling a precarious overload in both her personal and professional lives. About to be married, Joanna's facing a daughter turning 12 and going on 20, a meddlesome mother micro-managing her wedding, and new in-laws arriving any day. The sudden death of her much-loved neighbor and handyman, Clayton Rhodes, creates further turmoil, leaving Joanna shocked, saddened, and the target of Clayton's irate and irrational daughter, who accuses the Sheriff's Department of covering up a possible murder.

But amidst the uproar, the report of a homicide at Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains quickly captures Joanna's full attention. An Indian woman has been found shot to death - a woman recently released from prision after serving time for the manslaughter killing of her husband. She is the mother of a missing 15-year-old, Lucy Ridder.

The death at first appears to be a case of domestic rage finally exploding - and a troubled teen runaway may be a victim, or a cold-blooded killer. Yet as Joanna deals with the long-standing troubles of Clayton Rhodes' family and digs deeper into the mysterious life of Lucy and her family, she discovers that investigating family hostilities is leading her down a twisted trail of hatred, greed, and far-reaching consequences - and into a dangerous world where violence is the first response and long buried secrets are a reason to killor die.

Once again, J. A. Jance delivers a gritty, deftly written thriller that unfolds on a vivid landscape of raw beauty and unrelenting danger. And, as always, Sheriff Joanna Brady brings the setting to life with the sensitivity, spirit, and intense passion for justice that makes Jance novels ring with authenticity.

Members Reviews:

Good book. Mispronounced "Ft Huachucha" nags a bit

If you like the Joanna Brady series, this book is pretty satisfying. It has all the family stresses combined with Joanna's struggles with being female and running the department. One of the reasons I like this series so much, is it is set in Southern Arizona where I live. So the places mentioned and used in the story are familiar -- I've been to most of them. That's why C.J. Critt's mispronouncing "Ft Hauchucha" as "Fort Wah-HACK-A" instead of "Fort Wah-CHOO-Ka" throughout the book bothered me so much. I tried really hard not to wince everytime she said it, but couldn't shake it...

Required Optional Heading Great book as always.

One thing in all J. B is pastys It's PAST- -ees. (in Upper Michigan's anyway)

Thriller lover

Decent story and characters but the narrator had some weird inflections and affectations that were annoying

Devil's Claw Review

Excellent story with a number of wrist and turned. Enjoyed the Right Red the hawk.

Very relatable.

I loved the characters in this book and how the characters seemed so real. It gives a good message too.

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Title: Stone

Subtitle: Complete Series 4

Author: Martin Jameson, Vivienne Harvey, Gurpreet Bhatti, Richard Monks

Narrator: Hugo Speer, Craig Cheetham

Format: Original Recording

Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-13

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Five stories featuring Hugo Speer as DCI Stone, based on the detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst. Directed by Nadia Molinari and Pauline Harris.

Members Reviews:

Great drama, the story draws you in

It's really interesting to hear how the characters develop -growing tensions and shifting alliances. Good character writing is the root of great fiction and this drama has got it right as the story seems to grow around the personalities in a natural way.

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Title: Let Me Go

Subtitle: Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell, Book 6

Author: Chelsea Cain

Narrator: Christina Delaine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-13

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 238 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Detective Archie Sheridan just has to get through the next few days, then his birthday and Halloween will be over. But with escaped serial killer Gretchen Lowell on the loose, the investigation into the murder of a DEA agent demanding his attention, and journalist Susan Ward showing up at his apartment needing a favor, its going to be a long weekend.

Soon Archie finds himself crashing a masked ball on a private island owned by Jack Reynolds, a notorious local drug kingpin. By morning, Archie is back on pain killers, a guest is dead and Archie quickly realizes that little is what it seems. One thing is clear: Gretchen is back, and Archies nemesis and sometimes lover has something special in mind for the birthday boy, something shes been planning for a long, long time. On Halloween Eve, with time running out, and the life of someone close to Archie on the line, Archie knows his only chance is to give Gretchen exactly what she wants. But Gretchen will prove more horrifying, and unpredictable, than Archie could ever imagine.

Back with her most thrilling novel yet, Chelsea Cain delivers the pinnacle of what fans of this series have come to expect: sex, murder, twists, dark wit, and some of the best characters in the genre.

Members Reviews:

Sometimes Less is More

Where does Let Me Go rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I would rate this book a 7. When I compare it to Unbroken, Help, The Lone Survivor, it's trivial. However she's a new writer and I give her a 7 for the intricate piecing together of this story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Archie as he was the only person I could trust.

What didnt you like about Christina Delaines performance?

Her voice

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

Chelsea needs to learn that less is more. And when she defines her character, she shouldn't deviate from the plan. Correct me if I'm wrong, but why would Archie have sex with Gretchen in the middle of trying to find Susan.

I didn't feel Chelsea knew how to end a love scene. She would drone on and on and on. Finding Susan was another chapter that could've been edited better.

Unhooked

What would have made Let Me Go better?

Nothing short of a whole new rewrite

What do you think your next listen will be?

don't know

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Christina Delaine?

Carolyn McCormack

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Not that I could see. in fact it went pretty much down hill for me.

Any additional comments?

I was not particularly impressed with this book at all. The narrator voice of Archie was way too low & I had to strain to hear it. I am sorry but the story was all chewed up & spit out like it was piece meal. And I could not wrap the concept around my brain that the psychopathic murderer (Gretchen) kept escaping & this time came back to portray (still a murderer) but in a way a kind of hero too. Now that is way over the top!

The character of Archie was way off too as the writer revealed he had a hot & heavy affair with Gretchen in the past. Palease! And she also was indicating he was obsessed, & possibly hopelessly in love with Gretchen who had actually tortured him, killed him & brought him back to life.

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Title: Kind of Cruel

Subtitle: Spilling CID, Book 7

Author: Sophie Hannah

Narrator: Elizabeth Sastre

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-06-13

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Amber Hewerdine suffers from chronic insomnia. As a last resort, she visits a hypnotherapist, doubtful that anything will really change. Under hypnosis, Amber hears herself saying, "Kind, cruel, kind of cruel." The words awaken a vague memory, but she dismisses the whole episode as nonsense. Two hours later, however, Amber is arrested for the brutal murder of a woman she's never heard of, and the only way she can clear her name is by remembering exactly where shes seen those words.

Members Reviews:

Always Original

Sophie Hannah scores on insights, observations, understandings, and always brings something new, to originally plotted mysteries.

Kind of Cruel may edge out my favorite, Hurting Distance - my introduction to the Z-W series.

I especially appreciate the British perspective, on universal experiences ;)

Loved it!

This is by far the best in the series. Aside from the wonderful, intricate plot, the book sheds more light on the unusual and bizarre relationship between the series' core characters, Simon and Charlie. I loved the narrator/therapist twist because we learn a lot from her as she carries the story forward. The plot unfolds with just the right speed and keeps you on the edge of your seat during this seamless, brilliant read. It's amazing the amount of creativity that comes from the author -- she is a genius storyteller. Can't wait for the next one.

Good, but not her best

Good plot, but a little far-fetched

Four Stars

jolly good read

Quirky and smart fiction.

Loved the complicated characters in this story and the deeply complicated family relationships that make this story so compelling. How deeply we are effected by our childhood and how important it is to recognise and deal with our issues is highlighted in this story. It is also very life affirming. A great read- amusing, horrifying- all the stuff of a great suspenseful thriller.

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Title: Emerald Isle

Subtitle: A Stacy Justice Mystery, Book 4

Author: Barbra Annino

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 432 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

For most women, a twenty-ninth birthday might involve a day at the spa or dinner with friends. But Stacy Justice - budding reporter and reluctant witch - isnt like most women. Stacy's grandmother, Birdie, insists an Irish secret society known as the council will soon grant Stacy the role of Seeker of Justice. But terrible news interrupts the birthday ritual: the magic cauldron that supplies the worlds food has vanished. The council decrees that if Stacy finds the cauldron, shell be appointed Seeker and her imprisoned mother will be freed. But a challenger for the role steps forward: Ethan, the grandson of spiteful council member Tallulah. If he finds the cauldron first, Stacy will never see her mother again. And if they both fail, the planet will perish.

The fourth heart-pounding book in the Stacy Justice series, Emerald Isle sends the fiery-haired heroine on a whirlwind adventure across continents and generations, racing against time to save not just her mother but the whole world.

Members Reviews:

Cozy paranormal

In this book Stacy gets to go to Ireland to find the cauldron of plenty. The last time it had gone missing it caused the great famine. These books are nice little paranormal mysteries with plenty of magic, action and humor. I love Stacy's little quips and all the funny situations she finds herself in. Looking forward to the next one. At the end you even get a few recipes.

More fun!

This is what I would classify as a 'cozy' paranormal. I have really grown to love the characters and all of their quirks. Stacy is a great MC, I love her humor and take on things. And I think Amy Rubinate was the PERFECT voice for Stacy.

Start at the beginning with Opal Fire. These are light, fun and entertaining reads. I will absolutely read more.

Emerald Isle Glistens with Entertainment

Would you consider the audio edition of Emerald Isle to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Emerald Isle?

Stacy gets to travel in this story.

What about Amy Rubinates performance did you like?

Amy did a great job of delivering the text.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book was laced with humor. A lighthearted mystery if those exist in this realm.

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed every line.

Stacy Justice Keeps getting better

Where does Emerald Isle rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I have enjoyed all these books. I really look forward to the next one. I think the fact we are learning more about the history of the family is also been nice. I can't wait to see what the new adventure will be.

So annoyed with the author, editor

I have read close to 1000 book. I have a library of 500. This is the first time I have ever been annoyed with the writer and the first time that I thought, "...wow, the editor needs to be fired". The plot is excellent with the character development. 3.5 Books mostly written in first person (Stacy). Halfway through this book she becomes "that girl "and based on the context the person calling her "the girl" is her grandmother. Or perhaps someone else but it's poorly written so who know. As dissatisfied as I have been with the writing this latest flaw distracts the narrative

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Title: The Cat, the Wife and the Weapon

Subtitle: A Cats in Trouble Mystery

Author: Leann Sweeney

Narrator: Vanessa Johansson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-21-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 183 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When quilter Jillian Hart returns to her lake house in Mercy, South Carolina, she discovers her friend, Tom, is missing-and his estranged half-brother has moved into Tom's house. Jillian doesn't trust the guy, especially since he allowed Tom's diabetic cat to escape. When police officers find Tom's wrecked car with a dead stranger inside, Jillian is determined to find out what happened to Tom-before someone else turns up dead.

Editorial Reviews:

A cats cradle of puzzles and surprises, begun with the murder of a man in a car he didnt own, unravels in slow and entertaining fashion in the fourth cozy in best-selling author Leanne Sweeneys Cats in Trouble Mystery series.

Vanessa Johansson brings the right degree of spunk and fortitude to the character of Jillian Hart, who would much prefer to be left to her quilts, crafts, and cats: Merlot, Syrah, and Chablis. However, thanks this time to a boyfriends past, she is once again proven unable to "learn to stay out of the murder business", as one accusing Mercy, S.C., neighbor puts it.

Members Reviews:

LOVELY COZY MYSTERY

AS USUAL LEANN SWEENEY DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB IN WRITING A VERY GOOD MYSTERY. WE HAVE LOTS OF ACTION, AND THE NARRATOR IS EXCELLENT. WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO PASS THE DAY, I WAS RIVETED TO THE STORY. THANK YOU LEANN SWEENEY AND VANESSA JOHANSSON FOR A LOVELY JOB. HURRY AND WRITE THE NEXT ONE. THIS IS A GREAT SERIES OF STORIES, GREAT CHARACTERS AND WHO DONE IT MURDER. I CANNOT WAIT TILL THE NEXT ONE.

Fun little listen.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I downloaded this to listen to while cleaning. It's was easy to follow & turned out to be my favorite of the series so far. I liked getting to know some additional characters while not 'leaving town' to do it. This book gives us some insight into Tom which, up to now, had been lacking.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes

Another great book by Leann Sweeney

Coming home from a tour selling her cat quilts, Jillian becmes alarmed when she hasnt heard from her friend Tom, but when she goes to Toms house, she encounters his estranged half-brother, Bob, who has broken into Toms house, arousing fears in Jillian in The Cat, the Wife, and the Weapon by Leann Sweeney. Causing further drama, Jillian learns that Bob has let Toms diabetic cat get loose, and Jillian finds him comatose with dangerously low blood sugar. After returning home from the vet, where Dashiell gets proper treatment, Jillian finds Tom in her house, where he retreated to take a shower, and she is alarmed to see his face badly beaten up.

Tom explains that he has an ex-wife who has a son with whom Tom really bonded before divorcing Hillary a year later, and soon after turning 18, Finn has run away from his mother and her husband, Nolan Roth, who happens to be Toms ex-partner from the police force whom Tom turned in for being a corrupt cop and got out of prison a year earlier. This man, certain Tom must have Finn hidden in his home, has kidnapped Tom and held him captive with repeated beatings until Tom managed to escape. As Jillian takes Tom home, they see a young man walking on the side of the road, and Tom recognizes Finn. But when they pick up the young man, Jillian recognizes a head injury and signs of a concussion, and Finn cant remember anything from most of the day.

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Title: Trouble in Paradise

Subtitle: A Rachel Knight Story

Author: Marcia Clark

Narrator: January LaVoy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

With her besties, Bailey and Toni, in tow, Rachel leaves work and rainy LA behind and sets off for a much-needed vacation in Aruba. Greeted by glittering sand and a balmy breeze, the three friends can't imagine anywhere more perfect.

But just minutes after hitting the beach, they're approached by a panicked young woman. A gofer on the biggest reality hit since Survivor, she's lost the show's child star and must find her, now, before anyone else realizes she's gone. Rachel, Bailey, and Toni put their dreams of paradise on hold and embark on a whirlwind search for the girl - a search that ends with a twist so disturbing no one, not even a fortune-teller, could have seen it coming....

Members Reviews:

Fortune teller feud in Aruba!

This novella is my first book by Marcia Clark. I was not expecting much so I am surprised by this cute little detective story. Narration is excellent.

Great read

You need to see Marcia on the Stephanie Miller Show. Love all of Marcia books. More books More, books please. Also love January's voice.

Same characters, but not much story.

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yeah, it was pleasant. Not very captivating though.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The most interesting aspect is the same characters that I love. The least interesting is the plot. This is one of those novellas, that take only a couple of hours (if that). There just isn't much story development.

Have you listened to any of January LaVoys other performances before? How does this one compare?

She's terrific. Does a good job differentiating the voices.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Any additional comments?

Love Clark's writing. Just not enough of it here.

"To Knowing Your Limits"

Would you listen to Trouble in Paradise again? Why?

This is a short story as a preview and to keep you up to date with the series. Clever of Ms Clark to keep you enticed for new book Killer Ambition, 15 min sample, or in my case encourage me to buy all the books in the series.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

This short story shows off how well the author can write. It's not the best of subjects, but you can see how the author leads you to the next adventure.

What does January LaVoy bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I am a new fan of Ms LaVoy, maybe 10 reads, and none disappoint. Her full range of voice characters are great. Her male voice for hero's is becoming yummy. She portrays both Rachel and Bailey very well and makes this series.

Any additional comments?

Note: I use new 1.25x speed to get author intent.

Outstanding storyline and characters

Where does Trouble in Paradise rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It has to be in my top five of audiobooks that I have listened to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Well obviously it was Rachael Knight. Her character is tough but also very mysterious as well.

What about January LaVoys performance did you like?

She has a great voice and she can do multiple voice overs of various characters amazingly.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Just the whole book caught my attention.

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Title: The Fourth Crow

Subtitle: Gil Cunningham Mysteries

Author: Pat McIntosh

Narrator: Andrew Watson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The crows are gathering above Glasgow, watching the movements of the clergy and townspeople alike....

Tied to St Mungo's Cross by the cathedral to be cured of her madness overnight by the saint, the young woman is found in the morning beaten and strangled, still tied to the cross. But is she who she seems to be? And who would flout the saint's protection like this?

Gil Cunningham must trace the dead woman and find her enemies, track down the thieves and murderers and identify the watchers in the shadows, particularly the elusive fourth person who holds the secret of what happened that night. Questioning cathedral staff and apprentice boys, pilgrims and tradesmen, he uncovers only more puzzles. And then there is another death. How is it connected to the first? While his wife, Alys, deals with the tensions within their family, Gil has to untangle the threads of the mystery to find the solution to all the crimes.

Critic Reviews:

"McIntosh's characterisations and period detail are first rate." (Publishers Weekly)

"The next Cunningham adventure is to be welcomed." (Historical Novels Review)

"Will do for Glasgow in the fifteenth century what Ellis Peters and her Brother Cadfael did for Shrewsbury in the twelfth." (Mystery Readers Journal)

Members Reviews:

another good story.

What made the experience of listening to The Fourth Crow the most enjoyable?

the main characters growing in experience as time passes. the standard of writing, plot and historical information.

Who was your favorite character and why?

there are two, alys and her father. alys because she is strong, her opinion is valued by gil and she helps him with solving the crimes.piere mason. liked him from the beginning of the beginning of the series and miss him when he is not in the story.

What about Andrew Watsons performance did you like?

his continued good performance of the book and can pronounce all the Scottish words which I couldn't do if reading the print book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no because I wanted to mull over what I had just heard and see if I could figure out who did the murders..

Any additional comments?

I prefer the shorter length books because they are more tightly written making them fast paced and still manage to get in all the detail that is required.