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I've enjoyed all of Stephen Cannell's Shane Scully books, both in print and in audio formats, and this is my favorite to date, for several reasons. As always the story unfolds at a pace that kept me glued to the headphones; Cannell is at the top of his form with his ability to bring diverse and interesting characters to life; and, Scully is put in a very compromised position and looks at the criminal justice system from the underside. The story maintains a balance of suspense and unfolding detail, and weaves a complex plot to a satisfying conclusion.

This is a recommended listen for sure, with the caveat that the listener needs to be prepared to suspend disbelief and just enjoy the ride. The author is a great storyteller, and this is an action-packed tale which unfolds at breakneck speed, captivating the listener.

Scott Brick is one of my favorite narrators, bringing characters to life!

Rosenfelt's previous work had set my expectations high, and it was an exercise in perseverance to continue listening. The author was stingy with clues, so there was little opportunity for speculating solutions on the reader's part. When the denoument finally came it was a fair resolution, and interesting for the last part of the book. Not a bad listen overall, but lacking the entertainment value of the author's previous titles.

This was a barn-burner, as are all Cannell's novels, and I enjoyed the story. However, by about two thirds of the way through belief was stretched to the breaking point, and resolution was "Deus ex Machina" several times over - I actually wondered when it would end. Having read all of Cannell's previous novels and enjoyed them enormously, I expected better, and was disappointed in the lack of credibility in the plot of this novel.

The other reviews expressing disappointment with Susan O'Malley's narration almost put me off buying this book, but it turned out to be a good listen. I found the plot development was slow for the first 5-6 hours of the book, and was happy enough that the narrator kept a good pace. Ms. O'Mallory's voice is easy to listen to, and as already noted, settled into a good rhythm and consistent characterization for each character. The plot definitely picks up before the halfway mark, and I very much enjoyed the richness of archaeological detail as well as the adventure!

As with "Haunted Ground", this novel started off slowly, and took a while to set the stage. It was well worth the wait though, as by about a third of the way through, I was totally engaged and couldn't wait to hear each development! This author does an excellent job of filling in details at just the right place and pace, and unfolding possibilities right until the denoument. The narrator is excellent. I'm looking forward to the next Erin Hart novel!

Harry Bosch is at it again, a cop with a mission to speak for the dead, and leads the listener on a single-minded pursuit of a killer. Help comes from an unlikely source, with Rachael Walling making a reappearance in his life. The story takes several twists and turns, with all of them fairly set up by the author, and unfolds suspensefully to an ending that was plausible and well played out.
I look forward to Bosch's next "cold case"!

This is one of those books where you're sorry they come to an end! The publisher's description provides a good summary of the story, and I was caught up in the daily life of the time of Moses. Old Testament characters were brought to life, and their humanity evoked empathy (and outrage!) as well as a renewed appreciation for what Moses accomplished. Zipporah is a wonderful protagonist, and Bernadette Dunne does justice to all the characters. I recommend this listen!

This is a fluffy listen, enjoyable if you are in the mood for a light serving and don't mind an improbable resolution at the end. Although well enough done for the genre, I don't recommend this for fans of Michael Connelly, Sue Grafton, Agatha Christie, Stephen Cannell, Tami Hoag, and other such mystery/detective authors. The 3 stars were awarded primarily for the narration - I do enjoy Bernadette Dunn's work!

I was happily introduced to Inspector Ghote in the pages of Alfred Hitchcock and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazines, so decided to try this title. Glad I did - the characterization was hilarious and the challenges and frustrations faced by Inspector Ghote evoked my sympathy. Although the story line lagged in places, and the solving of the mystery involved listening to a few fruitless conversations in the story, it was definitely an enjoyable journey to get to the solution. And the narration was excellent! I would recommend this listen if you are in the mood for trying something a little out of the usual.