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Title: Hickory Dickory Dock: A Marlow and Sage Mystery

Subtitle: Nursery Rhyme Suspense Series, Book 3

Author: Lee Strauss

Narrator: Reba Buhr, Roger Wayne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

When the future is murder.

After a tumultuous freshman year at Detroit University, Marlow Henry and Sage Farrell look forward to a calm, uneventful summer break.

Not gonna happen.

Before Marlow can even make his blossoming relationship with Dakota official, Sage pulls him into her new discovery - a math equation that opens a window in time and space. Then they witness a murder.

Fate pulls them into a war-torn and deserted version of Marlow's neighborhood where they are forced to help a rebel group counterattack. The group's ethics are questionable and Marlow has a personal reason to distrust the leader. Plus, members of their small community keep dying.

The situation is more dire and twisted than Marlow and Sage can imagine. No one is safe. No one can be trusted. They don't even trust each other. How can they save the world, if they can't save themselves?

Members Reviews:

Marlowe and Sage are now part of my universe

Yes, Marlowe and Sage are now part of my universe! While it may sound confusing to people noticing my rating, reading the book is an adventure. I want to follow the series to its end. My rating is sadly the result of also being irritatedÂat knowing that with the great imagination and creativity that Lee Strauss has, she should also make sure that the book is written as error-free as possible. ÂÂ

And the Adventure Continues......

Hickory Dickory Dock is the third in the series! I really enjoyed the story. It can stand alone but reading the first two will add to the enjoyment and mystery! Marlow and Sage have a connection; and not in the way that you would think! The mystery is woven through out the whole book! Who done it or who is doing it! Marlow and Sage must solve the mystery to survive! I think this book will appeal to all audiences, young and old(well, anyone that enjoys a little sci-fi and mystery). Great job Ms. Lee Strauss

Sage & Marlow are edging closer to each other!

Marlow and Sage are transported to a new realm in reality this time. Gone are the dreams, this story is up close and personal. Ms Strauss doesn't cease to amaze, keeping us, as readers, guessing how the mystery is going to be solved. Her characters are fragile and strong, fearful and brave; realistic teens and believable adults. Can't wait for the next in the series.

Time travel to the future??

Yep! I love that Marlow and Sage went to the future but it was a scary future. Then Zed shows up to help them. Marlow finds his bio dad. When Marlow and Sage got to the year 2096, found nothing but rubble in Detroit. Not only that, the country was in the hands of china. Trying to deAl with all this plus someone murdering some of the 14 people trying to survive. I c a Mr wIt for the next book that will becoming out!!!

Great series!

I enjoyed this book even more than the prior one in this series. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just leave you with the knowledge that I was surprised at how the author took things even further than the other books went with time travel.

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Title: The Daughters of Cain

Author: Colin Dexter

Narrator: Samuel West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-17

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Bizarre and bewildering - that's what so many murder investigations in the past had proved to be.... In this respect, at least, Lewis was correct in his thinking. What he could not have known was what unprecedented anguish the present case would cause to Morse's soul.

Chief Superintendent Strange's opinion was that too little progress had been made since the discovery of a corpse in a North Oxford flat. The victim had been killed by a single stab wound to the stomach. Yet the police had no weapon, no suspect, no motive.

Within days of taking over the case Chief Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis uncover startling new information about the life and death of Dr Felix McClure. When another body is discovered, Morse suddenly finds himself with rather too many suspects. For once, he can see no solution. But then he receives a letter containing a declaration of love....

Members Reviews:

A Murdered Don

I always enjoy the Inspector Morse plots which involve Oxford University. In this mystery novel, an Oxford don is murdered, but we don't know why or by whom. In this novel, Morse is his usual brilliant, humorous and irascible self which is always entertaining and Lewis is brighter than he pretends to be. The women characters - or daughters of Cain - are quite sympathetic, and several are attractive, which causes Morse to get distracted. And adds to the juice of the story. You always wish he would connect with one - but there tends to be ardent longing, cross-star influences. Which keeps us fairly focused on the crime. This was more cohesive in plotting than some of the other Morse books I've read. It had a pleasing symmetry. I adore Morse so can't be objective.

It rolls along much like the 1st one I read in that it seems ...

This is the 2nd book by Colin Dexter I've read. It rolls along much like the 1st one I read in that it seems to take a while to move along sometimes. That's the worst of it though. It is loaded with clever dialogue. The characters stay true to their personalities, there is no in your face super graphic violence or sex, the chapters each begin with a literary quotation (real and otherwise), and the chapters are rather short. This is great for me because I just read as I can, so knowing I can at least make it through one chapter in the time I have is wonderful! The story itself is a typical murder mystery set in modern times (90's or so). And in the true fashion of British murder mysteries by the end of the book there's been more than one. The thing I enjoy the most is the relationship between Morse and Lewis. Lots of clever and witty banter and Dexter has them playing off each other quite well. If you've never read Colin Dexter this would be a good one to start with.

Incredible.

I've been a great fan of the Morse BBC series for years. I even own the complete series on DVD and have rewatched all episodes endlessly yet this is the first Morse book I've ever purchased. I think I was always afraid that the written word would be somehow less than. Very happy to be so wrong. I'm still in love with the John Thaw portrayal of Morse but there are some things that you can have drawn out with the printed word that might be rushed through because of time constraints in television.

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Title: The Stone of Secrets

Subtitle: Stone Trilogy, Book 1

Author: K. L. Nelson

Narrator: Nina Nato

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-17

Publisher: K. L. Nelson

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Professor Skye McAlister never dreamed archaeology could be so dangerous. But discovering a mysterious artifact in the Scottish Highlands has somehow landed her in more trouble than she can handle. It seems a secret society has taken an interest in her work of deciphering the lost language of the ancient Pict civilization, and it may just cost Skye her life.

When a hunky FBI agent shows up, things get even more intense as he enlists the help of Skye and her team to crack the case that has stumped the bureau's finest for decades. The investigation takes them on a chase through medieval European history and may help Skye find answers to even deeper questions about who she really is.

Members Reviews:

great book. You can tell the love of history ...

First time author, great book. You can tell the love of history and combined with the action and suspense makes it a great read. Looking forward to the next book.

loved it! I have a friend who is an ...

This book was exciting and fast pace from the "get go"....loved it! I have a friend who is an Archeologist and so could relate with the book at a deeper level . --Alan

Fast Paced With Twists and Turns

A book full of twists and turns, fast action, world travel, a touch of romance, good guys, bad guys, a plot for world domination ... What more could you ask for? It is a great way to spend a few hours! I enjoyed it very much.

Great book! Had a little bit of everything--suspense

Great book! Had a little bit of everything--suspense, romance, history.

Five stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish - cannot wait for book 2!

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Title: The Death Wish Game

Author: Jonathan Chateau

Narrator: Aaron Shedlock

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-17

Publisher: Jonathan Chateau

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A one-way trip to Florida offers Rodney Corso the chance at a fresh start from his dead-end life in South Carolina. Newly divorced, broke, and unemployed, a bus ticket gifted to him by his sister could not have come at a better time.

However, this bus would never reach its final destination.

Sometime during the 10-hour trek to Miami, both he and the rest of the passengers awaken to find themselves duct-taped to their seats and stranded in the middle of nowhere in the black of night. Their captor soon reveals himself, informing them that they are participants in a game of survival.

"The rules are simple," he tells them. "Follow the flares to reach the safe zone. Make it there, and you get to live. Stay here...and they will come tear you apart."

Chaos ensues, and the passengers are picked off one-by-one - slaughtered in their very seats by an unseen threat.

Who is running this game? What awaits them out there in the darkness? And will these flares lead them to freedom or straight into a trap?

If Rodney and the others want to live long enough to find out, they will have no choice but to confront the dark secret that has brought them here and face a nightmare unlike anything they have ever experienced before.

Members Reviews:

Holy. Crap.

This is a book that I will not soon forget. It reminded me of 'From Dusk Till Dawn' in that it starts out real-world scary with a plot that feels possible and quickly spins off into a horrible fantasy. I loved that aspect! I also absolutely loved the characters in this book - every single one seemed dynamic and fully fleshed out. A completely crazy ride, this book is scary, adventure packed, paranormal, fantastical, and even a bit romantic (but not too much). 'Death Wish Game' really has it all and is the most fun read I've had in a while. Aaron Shedlock did a phenomenal job with narration, making each character sound unique so I could tell who was speaking without them being referred to by name. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the horror genre - it was awesome. 10/10

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Ah this is just what I needed for my commute. Non stop action. The way the whole thing played out was a bit like a campy horror, but it worked well for the story. Loved it. The narrator did an awesome job. Loved the performance.

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.

Chk-Tah Chk-Tah

Get your shoes on for this book because it hits the ground running and doesn't stop until the end. This was a really fun book to listen to. I hope that this was meant to be a bit hokey, because it definitely was, but that worked very well for this story. A supernatural twist to the standard game of hunting the world's top predator, humans. Who are the hunters, why are the hunting, who is running the game, will Kyley and Rodney come out of the game alive, and what does Chk-Tah mean? All those questions get answered so come listen to this fun and thrilling ride.

Chateau and Shedlock make a great pair and Shedlock really does a fantastic job.

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Title: A Voice in the Night

Subtitle: Inspector Montalbano, Book 20

Author: Andrea Camilleri

Narrator: Mark Meadows

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 08-24-17

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A Voice in the Night is the 20th compelling crime book in the phenomenally successful Inspector Montalbano series by Andrea Camilleri.

It occurred to him that he might not have had anything to do with Strangio's death. It was a voice in the night, an anonymous voice, that had told him this. A voice in the night that could easily have been the voice of his conscience.

Feeling his age as his birthday rolls round once again, Inspector Montalbano decides to cheer himself up by dealing with a young driver's road rage in his own unique way.

But his joy is short-lived, as at police headquarters he receives an angry phone call from a supermarket boss; there's been a robbery at his store, and Montalbano's colleague is treating him as a suspect. On arrival at the scene, Montalbano quickly agrees with Inspector Augello that this was no ordinary break-in, but with the supermarket's infamous links to the Mafia creating problems at every turn, this isn't going to be an easy case for the inspector to solve.

And to add to the inspector's burden, the young driver he made an enemy of earlier on has returned to police headquarters to report a shocking crime.

Members Reviews:

Another Great Read from the Master

I have the DVD and all the others available....I didn't realize that A Voice in the Night hadn't been translated into English yet and was glad to have a chance to read Camilleri again. I've recommended it to my book club and we'll be discussing it next month. It's a quick read as are all the Montalbano series. Wonderful as the book is, it's not among the best of the series. Less actual sex than usual and Lidia plays a very minor role. Camilleri seems to enjoy getting a kind of revenge on Italy's partiamentarians in the way he brings down the culprits, expecially Strangi's father who it turns out murdered the girl, his mistress. He commits suicide. Catarella is lovely and funny as usual; Fazio and Mimi' their usual sevles, except that Mimi' doesn't get a chance to play the great lover he is in most episodes. These books can be read over and over again with pleasure.

A pretty good Montalbano story! Kept me guessing!

This has a pretty interesting plot and Salvo does not seem to be so obsessed with his age. Normally Iâm not a huge fan of the Mafia storylines but this was quite good and kept me guessing the entire time. In fact, Iâm still not quite sure of the ending. I guess it ends well for Montalbano but to be honest, Iâm not quite totally certain of that. Anyway, is it possible this is the last of the Montalbano books? I think I now have read them all. It has taken me several years and if you have read my reviews youâll find that some I liked, others I did not. I am a huge fan of the movies and they are why I read the books. As Iâve already written, the books are different and in fact Salvo (imho) is not all that likable in the books. In fact he is kind of a jerk. In the movies, he most definitely is not a jerk. At any rate, the series was fun to read but maybe I am ready to move on. But before I go, I just want to reiterate how attached I have become to all the characters in the books: Catarella, Fazio, Mimi... and all the rest. Camilleri has concocted a family that will be impossible to forget. And some day I would love to go to Sicily...

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Title: The Box of Bones

Subtitle: Skye Cree, Book 3

Author: Vickie McKeehan

Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

As a brutal killer descends into madness, can Skye end his reign of terror before it's too late?

A motivated killer with the charm and good looks of Bundy and the cruelty of Dahmer works his craft with cunning skill. When he decides he's fed up with going unnoticed, he reaches out to Skye in a big way. As more and more people around her begin to turn up missing or dead, she realizes there's a link - and it's her.

Unless she finds a way to stop him, he'll continue checking off his list with precision and deadly consequences.

Members Reviews:

Soooo good. Catching the bad people! Yeah!

I am a fan! This third book continues with the consistent character development and suspense and heart and compassion and even some vengence as the first two novels. Skye and Josh keep focus on their new-ish relationship while maintaining their concentration on the serial killer of women who sends bones to Skye to challenge her to catch him. Although this is a series, one could read this (and the first two) as a stand alone novel. However, I like the build-up of the relationships with all the characters from one book to the next so recommend reading the series in order.

Can't wait for the next Skye Cree novel!

I love the Skye Cree series, just finished Box of Bones. I love the whole thing with Kiya and Atka, and Skye's native American heritage, and Josh's whole thing about the power he can wield in the cyber community and gaming and hacking, and just everything! Love the way the characters grow and develop through the 3 books so far. The characters come across as real flesh and blood people who are responding positively to the horrors perpetrated on them by despicable, sick serial offenders. I also deeply appreciate McKeehan's showcasing the problem of exploitation of young women. As a former police officer, and as a former teacher-librarian, I have seen young people having to deal with horrific circumstances. The idea of Skye's Foundation is super. This is one of those series where, when I finish the last book, I feel a wrench in my gut, and miss the book immediately. Thank goodness McKeehan is writing more!

The final word is bravo! Can't wait to see the next Skye Cree novel this spring! Vickie McKeehan is truly a creative story teller!

Tucson Librarian

Vickie McKeehan has a brand new fan in foggy San Francisco

This book was recommended to me by Amazon and I was delighted to find it was a series of three novels containing the Skye Cree character. Each book is a new story and can stand on its own but I recommend reading them in sequence for the character development as Skye grows in mind and body. She's an amazing defender of those who can't defend themselves... especially children...because she was once one of the defenseless. Now she has dedicated herself to destroying those that prey on the young. Warning that these bad guys are some of his worst of the worst but there's enough risky rescues to keep you reading til the wee hours of the night and cheering Skye and her cohorts on to the very end. McKeehan also weaves in a wonderful blend of Indian mysticism that Skye inherited from her ancestors along with her wolf spirit guide.

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Title: Snowballs and Scotch Mist

Subtitle: The Belchester Chronicles, Book 3

Author: Andrea Frazer

Narrator: Patricia Gallimore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-17

Publisher: Soundings

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Lady Amanda Golightly receives an invitation to spend Burns' Night with friends in Scotland. Although she is dismissive of the idea, her chum Hugo is thrilled at the thought and persuades her to agree to the trip.

With Beauchamp, her long-suffering manservant, and her friend, Enid Tweedie, the four head to Rumdrummond Castle for a 'wee break'. Before long, however, murder enters their lives once more, and they begin to suspect some very dirty dealing is going on under the respectable veneer of castle life.

Bagpipes, haggis, tartan and kilts all make their appearances as dastardly deeds are done amidst a snowy landscape.

Members Reviews:

PERFECT SUNDAY AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT

We just adore listening to Patricia Gallimore doing her posh lady and gentlemen voices, so funny we listen all the way through her audiobooks in one go, lasting all day.

This is our third Belchester Chester Chronicle and looking forward to more in this series. Patricia is well known for her character in the great old radio show, The Archers. We could listen to her repeatedly reading her shopping list in various voices.

Professionally read, Patricia is perfect as the over stumped and up her her bloomers, Lady Amanda the upper crust sleuth who cannot help find herself in sticky situations with a murder or two included.

Good old clean fun with a naughty word or two, the best of modern British sleuthing.

Another fantastic, hysterical addition..

Where does Snowballs and Scotch Mist rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It is up at the top, along with the first two in this wonderful series.

What other book might you compare Snowballs and Scotch Mist to, and why?

You cannot compare these books to anything else, nothing touches them for hilarity.

What does Patricia Gallimore bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

Patricia makes these books work as they should, wonderful voices and the fabulous timing..make the listen addictive.

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

I scream with laughter.

Another fun romp!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Enid is still my favourite.

Have you listened to any of Patricia Gallimores other performances? How does this one compare?

Only reading the other books of this series - and she does it admirably.

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

Had it been possible, I'd happily have done so.

THE BELCHESTER CHRNICLES SERIES

I'VE WAITED TILL I'D FINISHED THE SERIES B4 FILLING THIS IN I'LL SAY

EXCELLENT INTRIGUING FUNNY. YOU CAN ACTUALLY PICTURE THE SCENES AS YOU LISTEN TO THE STORYLINE.

Again brilliant

Bring on more. Absolutely fantastic and superbly read by Patricia Gallimore. A must read or listen. I have all of the books and audio books cannot wait for the next..

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Title: Psychosis

Author: Tony Marturano

Narrator: Rosko Lewis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-23-17

Publisher: a Different Angle

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

"Police, what is your emergency?"

"They're in the house and they're going to kill me..."

My name is Marco and I am flawed. I know that. And I was fine with it until it cost me my family. Now, I'll do anything to get them back - even see a therapist. Which is a joke, because I am a therapist. At least I was before I was fired.

Now, with nowhere else to go, I've had to move out of the city and into the house I inherited here, in the idyllic fishing village of Porthcove, but only for as long as it takes to sell it.

Because something isn't right about this place.

You see, I need the money, so I've started seeing some of the locals, you know, as patients, but I tell you, there's something really disturbing about charming neighbors sharing chilling secrets. And it isn't just that. It's the other things. Strange, inexplicable things. It started with odd smells, creepy sounds, and then the intruders...oh God, the intruders.

Now, a child has gone missing, the police are asking questions, and I'm starting to wonder if they're right. Maybe I can't be trusted, but you should come and see for yourself; there's something seriously wrong with this place. It is something hideous, terrifying, and it's been here the whole time, just waiting to devour my hope, my sanity and maybe even my life.

Psychosis contains strong language throughout.

Members Reviews:

MIND BLOWING TOUR DE FORCE..!!

Literally the most amazing combination of razor sharp wit, savvy intellect, whip like snaps of irreverence... all delivered by the most talented narrator I have ever had the pleasure to hear.. what a stellar pairing.. a true tour de force..!

My only regret is that there's not another of Rosko Lewis' as our intrepid

"Audio Actor"... he gave the performance of a lifetime...Bravo..!!

Page turner twists, despicable, empathetic char

Get into the mind of a real jerk as he twists and turns to battle his way through a life he has totally screwed up, as he escapes to seaside sanctuary. Things gear up to be too good to be true, but he ignores all warning signs, and fails his way through a morass of things he should do but puts off, until he gets the fright of his life. But why does nobody else see what he does? Enter the psychiatrist, and another battle for truth ensues, with hopes for a happy ending. My greatest disappointment was the ending, when the author had a unique opportunity to end with a paranormal shock, and chose a psychotic end instead. A real shame, for it would have gotten a 5 star rating from me, with an enthusiastic urge to read the book!

Tumultuous tale!

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

It's certainly right up there with the most engaging of them all. The narrator is full of personality that twists and molds to fit each character.

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

It certainly did, the story throws you into a messed up situation with a messed up person, Marco, watching him fight his way back to some sense of clarity was at times heart wrenching, infuriating and downright scary!

What does Rosko Lewis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Rosko brings Marco, the main character, to life in the most spectacular way, he gives him the depth and nuance that makes you simultaneously want to help and want to hate Marco.

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Title: Viet til skbnen

Author: Victoria Holt

Narrator: Liselotte Krogager

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-10-17

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Favel Farrington mder den unge Roc Pendorric p den idylliske Capri i Middelhavet, hvor hun bor sammen med sin far. Det er krlighed ved frste jekast, og Favel er lykkelig, da hun som nygift ankommer til sit nye hjem Pendorric i Cornwall. Rocs sster og hendes familie venter dem med bne arme, og det morer Favel, at den lokale befolkning straks giver hende tilnavnet Bruden fra Pendorric.

Men Favels morskab forvandler sig snart til bekymring. For p galleriet p slottet hnger portrtter af andre Pendorric-brude - unge brude der alle er dde under mystiske omstndigheder. I hundredevis af r har herresdet stet p de stejle klipper - knejsende over havet, som om det vil trodse storme, uvejr og alt, der kan true den prgtige bygning. Men legenderne fortller, at en heks har kastet en forbandelse over Pendorrics brude: Bruden vil d ung, og vil hjemsge Pendorric, til en ny brud dr ung, og indtager hendes plads.

Langsomt begynder frygten at krybe ind i Favels liv. Ondskabsfulde jne synes at flge hende overalt, og den ene ulykke aflser den anden. Snart m Favel indse, at legenden mske taler sandt - at nogen virkelig forsger at drbe hende. Og pludselig fr ordene "indtil dden os skiller" en ny og ildevarslende betydning.

Victoria Holt (1906-1993), pseudonym for Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert, var en af verdens mest elskede og mest produktive forfattere i sin levetid. Hun begyndte allerede at skrive som 17-rig, og en rkke af hendes tidlige noveller blev trykt i London-aviserne.

Det var dog romaner i den historiske genre, der gav det internationale gennembrud, og i dag er hendes romaner solgt i over 50 millioner eksemplarer verden over.

©2017 Lindhardt og Ringhof. Translated by Elsebeth Eskestad (P)2017 Lindhardt og Ringhof

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Title: A Welcome Murder

Author: Robin Yocum

Narrator: Adam Verner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

After his unspectacular professional baseball career ends with a knee injury in Toledo, Ohio, Johnny Earl gets busted for selling cocaine. After serving seven years in prison, all he wants to do is return to his hometown of Steubenville, retrieve the drug money he stashed before he went to jail, and start a new life where no one has ever heard of Johnny Earl.

However, before he can leave town with his money, Johnny is picked up for questioning in the murder of Rayce Daubner, the FBI informant who had set him up on drug charges in the first place. Then his former prison cellmate shows up - a white supremacist who wants the drug money to help fund an Aryan nation in the wilds of Idaho.

Five memorable characters, each with a separate agenda, come together in this layered tale of murder, deceit, and political intrigue.

Members Reviews:

A WELCOME MURDER is a terrific, wondrous read

Iâve been waiting for the publication of A WELCOME MURDER for a year. A BRILLIANT DEATH, a coming-of-age tale set in eastern Ohio, was one of my favorite books of 2016 (and was an Edgar Award nominee). While Robin Yocumâs latest work is set in close geographical proximity to that most worthy novel, the characters and tone are quite different. However, his considerable writing chops --- honed from his experience as a newspaper crime reporter --- are sharper than ever. A WELCOME MURDER is a one-sit, all-night read that is wonderfully complex, yet amazingly easy --- and compelling --- to follow.

The narrative alternates among five different five points of view. Francis Roberson is the high sheriff in his birthplace of Jefferson County, Ohio. Fran, as he is known, is an ex-FBI agent who left the agency for the sheriffâs office in the hope of using his efforts to clean up the corrupt department as a springboard to a Congressional seat and beyond. His optimistic ambition is perhaps exceeded only by his wife, Allison, who was working as a secretary at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia, while he was there. Little did Allison know when she dated and ultimately married Fran that she would be living in Steubenville, Ohio, the seat of Jefferson County, and working as a sheriffâs dispatcher in her husbandâs department. She wants out of the job and out of Steubenville, and believes the fastest way to do that is to encourage and facilitate Franâs political career.

While Allisonâs husband may be the hometown boy who did well, the supposed heir apparent to that title was Johnny Earl. Johnny was the high school athlete who played several sports and ultimately accepted a pro baseball contract right out of high school. He never looked back until a combination of factors, including a career-ending injury, brought him back to Steubenville and a dead-end life. For Johnny, it was a short step back and a long fall down, from drug addiction to operating his own illegal dealership, if you will. His lucrative, if criminal, business enterprise was brought to an end when he got caught in a Federal drug bust and was sent to prison. After finishing his sentence, he returns to Steubenville, but is totally disgraced and looking over his shoulder as he waits for the shadow of one of his prison cellmates to fall over him.

Meanwhile, Dena Marie Conchek Androski Xenakis, Johnnyâs high school girlfriend, is still around and professes to be in love with him.