Cliche - a Thriller of Epic Foreshadowing

An Archer Cross Thriller, Book 1

By: Aaron Patterson, Nora Robb

Narrated by: J. Scott Bennett

New From International Best-selling Author Aaron Patterson....

Archer Cross is the best detective LAPD has ever had.

Or so he believes.

Fictitious Praise and Reviews for Cliché by Aaron Patterson & Nora Robb

"Cliché will be the next blockbuster movie of all time, and I will produce it, or my name isn't Mark Wahlberg!"

(Mark Wahlberg, world famous actor, and the producer of just about every show out there worth watching)

"Aaron Patterson? Never heard of her...."

(Chuck Norris)

"GGWWWRGHH...AARRGWWWGGHHAA."

(Chewbacca (Chewie))

©2015 Aaron Patterson and Nora Robb (P)2016 StoneHouse Audio

Cliche - a Thriller of Epic Foreshadowing

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

Oh my goodness!!! Just about every Cliche you have heard in relation to police stories are found in this book. It was so far overboard it was hilarious !!!


The narration was well done, The characters were excellently portrayed.

Tongue in cheek through and through

Any additional comments?

I know this book was not to be taken too seriously, the intro "reviews" hinted at that in case the title was not clear enough. The narrator was very good and the storyline was easy enough to follow and get engrossed in, I didn't see that ending though. I'm not sure it made sense, it didn't to me, but the download was well worth the listen.

Cliches can be fun

What did you love best about Cliche - a Thriller of Epic Foreshadowing?

I liked the humor and satire. Most of the thriller cliches were hit with humor and with enough twists to keep if fresh and interesting.

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

Yes, I definitely wanted to know if an how Archer would solve the case.

Have you listened to any of J. Scott Bennett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First time for this author, but I'd be interested in a sequel.

Who was the most memorable character of Cliche - a Thriller of Epic Foreshadowing and why?

Archer Cross.

Any additional comments?

Would I listen this book again? yes
Would I read this author again? yes, I'd definitely be interested in a sequel and in this style for different genres - especially a romance.
Would I listen to this narrator again? yes.

four stars - I liked it

I Saw What You Did There...And I Liked It!

I wasn't sure what to expect from this listen. About an hour in, though, I had to admit to myself that I was invested in this story. It was like a train wreck that you can't stop watching!

Archer Cross, who appears to be delusional, is the self-described 'best detective the LAPD has ever known'. So good that his Lieutenant begs him to take on a developing serial killer case. We soon discover that there is a method to Lt. Vanderling's seeming madness. Once Archer is officially assigned to the case, all hell breaks loose. Archer grew on me as the book went on. I began to like him. A little. By the end, I was rooting for him. Every aspect of this book, from the characters backgrounds to the dialogue, is a cliché. Despite that flaw (or maybe because of it) this was a really fun listen. Aaron Patterson, Nora Robb: You're experiment worked!

I will listen to anything J. Scott Bennett narrates in the future. I might even go look for other books he has narrated. Every voice he did (and there were many in this book) was unique and nuanced. When they were on the phone, it sounded like they were on the phone! Mr. Bennett really made this listen for me and is a good part of why the book was so enjoyable.

I received this audiobook free from Audiobook Blast in exchange for an honest review.

Tongue in cheek through and through

What did you love best about Cliche - a Thriller of Epic Foreshadowing?

I liked the humor and satire. Most of the thriller cliches were hit with humor and with enough twists to keep it fresh and interesting

Who was your favorite character and why?

Archer Cross

Which character – as performed by J. Scott Bennett – was your favorite?

All. The narrator did an awesome job. All the characters were distinguishable, the pacing was good, and the female voices were done well

Any additional comments?

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