Mister Slaughter

A Matthew Corbett Novel, Book 3

By: Robert R. McCammon

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

The world of Colonial America comes vibrantly to life in this masterful new historical thriller by Robert McCammon. The latest entry in the popular Matthew Corbett series, which began with Speaks the Nightbird and continued in The Queen of Bedlam, Mister Slaughter opens in the emerging metropolis of New York City in 1702, and proceeds to take both Matthew and the reader on an unforgettable journey of horror, violence, and personal discovery.

The journey begins when Matthew, now an apprentice problem solver for the London-based Herrald Agency, accepts an unusual and hazardous commission. Together with his colleague, Hudson Greathouse, he agrees to escort the notorious mass murderer Tyranthus Slaughter from an asylum outside Philadelphia to the docks of New York. Along the way, Slaughter makes his captors a surprising - and extremely tempting - offer. Their response to this offer will alter the course of the novel, setting in motion a series of astonishing, ultimately catastrophic events.

Mister Slaughter is at once a classic portrait of an archetypal serial killer and an exquisitely detailed account of a fledgling nation still in the process of inventing itself. Suspenseful, illuminating, never less than compulsively readable, it is, by any measure, an extraordinary achievement, the largest accomplishment to date from one of our most gifted - and necessary - writers.

©2010 Robert McCammon (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Matthew Corbett is getting annoying

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

While I am a big fan of this series - as the books move along the main character, Matthew Corbett, is becoming almost distractingly annoying. His arrogance mixed with brazen stupid choices one after another are starting to get in the way of my enjoyment of the story. With each edition the narrator's misguided hero-complex is irritating.

Which character – as performed by Edoardo Ballerini – was your favorite?

Edoardo Ballerni's performance in this entire series is one of the BEST parts of the listening experience. Wonderful voice, excellent characters. He really brings the book to life.

Great Read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This was my first time reading Robert McCammon, Mister Slaughter was great! I could not put my phone down. It held my curiosity to the end and as it went it developed.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Matthew Corbin he developed into more of a determined man, instead just a well to do person he became a true force.

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

Oh no I like a book that I can return to finish it took time.

Any additional comments?

I cannot wait until River of Souls, is in Audiobook format.

A Special Combination

Normally after listening to two books by the same author I get bored with their style. Not so with the Matthew Corbett series written by Robert McCammon and narrated by Edoardo Ballerini. The combination makes for exciting listening and great entertainment. This book continues Matthew's adventures while you watch him grow and mature as the series continues. Can't wait to go directly to book 4 of the series. Hope there are more to come.

Different from the Others

Any additional comments?

This Matthew Corbitt novel is different from the others in that it is less of a mystery and more of an action packed horror story. I did not like it as much as the other two. Its still really good though, and truly horrifying as well. The narrator was fabulous as always.

Another great read!

What made the experience of listening to Mister Slaughter the most enjoyable?

None stop action! Once the book was over, I couldn't wait to get the next!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Mister Slaughter?

Mrs Such's sausage! wasn't expecting that

What about Edoardo Ballerini’s performance did you like?

Love his voice and his ability to move from one character to another

Mister slaughter

Wow it . And I will read them all now get off my page great great wonderful you will love it very good read. Yeah a must read blah blah am I at 38 letters yet

Fantastic Series and Narrator!

Go Eduardo!
He IS Matthew Corbett.
He IS Judson Greathouse.
And creates and brings to life VILLIANS GALORE!

Mr Slaughter is the disgusting psycho you love to hate and the guy is the incarnation of devious!

Start the series at the beginning and follow the whole series.

A great read

Where does Mister Slaughter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

number two

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the unexpected never knowing what was next or trying to imagine the ending

Which scene was your favorite?

in the water mill

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

yes

Any additional comments?

I love the way it was narrated,the voices used were exactly how I imagined they would speak

Fabulous

Robert McCammon is an undiscovered treasure. If you have never read him before this is a treat.

Another trove of adventure

I thoroughly enjoy Mr. McCammon’s writing style. and as Mr. Ballerini brings the characters & the flow of every story to life, I welcome the daily escape from my world into theirs.