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.

Three in a row with five stars!!!

Yet another great story in this series. I'm devouring these audio books.
Definitely the most violent and gory of the series so far...

Wow

This wonderful part three is a must read for fantastic series -- great for all history - thriller - continuation story buffs!!!

Another Edge-of-Your-Seat installment

I am totally hooked on the Matthew Corbett series. Each book continues to thrillingly engage me in the action and intrigue, and, somehow, McCammon increases this with each tale. I feel like I have to take little relaxation breaks to "rest" between listens. I can drive for hours without fear of feeling drowsy because I get so involved in anxious anticipation of what will befall Matthew and his various companions in each chapter. The characters are well-developed, and the reader, Edoardo Ballerini, conveys this very effectively in his delivery. This book had many surprises. I am downloading Book Four as soon as I post this review. I must say, I get get more grocery shopping, watering, housecleaning, and driving done in order to extend listening time!

just a little too drawn out

really enjoy, but the hero is a bit of a dolt. I would like to see him anticipate his evil enemies better.....overall prettygood.

i listened to it cover to cover with anticipation.

the narrator does an excellent job with each characters voice and really brings the characters to life.

Starts amazingly, and only gets better!

This book is so good! I have really enjoyed this series by Robert McCammon, and this 3rd installment may be my favorite yet. The storyline is simply fantastic. I love the Matthew Corbett character, and the other supporting characters are so believable and so well developed. Meeting Mister Slaughter was indeed a treat. A creepy, nightmare-inducing treat.

There is also so much inherent character and charm in the time period that the story takes place in. I love to hear the language and phrasing that was used then. It really is beautiful.

I also have to mention that a large part of the enjoyment for me in this entire series is the narration of Edoardo Ballerini. He is, perhaps, the best narrator that I have ever heard in the regard that he speaks exactly as I believe the author heard it in his head. His voicings are as nearly perfect as any I have heard. I wish I could give him 6 stars. Such a great experience!

Unusual Storyline

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

Yes. A clever plot.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Indian, who did his best to guide Matthew to safety, even though badly wounded.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene at the well. The Indians were so laidback, but set out to do the job and carried it out with, which seemed, no great effort whatsoever..

If you could take any character from Mister Slaughter out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Matthew. He impresses me because he never acts without thinking before he makes his move..

Any additional comments?

Eldoardo Ballerini's performance is great. He is very talented, he has the gift of bringing the characters to life. Channging his voice for so many charaters is outstanding.

Well read. Frustrating protagonist.

Matthew Corbett stumbles along never seeming to have a clue about what to do next. But very good reader.

They keep getting better!

I’m hooked on Matthew Corbett! The author has you guessing but puts all the clues out there. The ending ramps up for the setting of the next villain/mystery. Ty Slaughter was most sinister. This was the most gruesome of the tales… so far. I’m so excited to be in the beginning of this series. Loving it. Love the characters.

ZOMG Mind-blowingly good

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

The top. Seriously. This was that good.

What other book might you compare Mister Slaughter to and why?

The only thing that even remotely compares is "The Alienist," by Caleb Carr, which similarly places a "modern" kind of criminal investigation in a vividly detailed past.

What about Edoardo Ballerini’s performance did you like?

Edoardo Ballerini is a gosh-danged genius of audiobook narration.

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

YES. The WHOLE THING. This book was so exciting, so fast-paced, thrilling, scary, frustrating, baffling, disgusting, horrifying, tragic, hilarious, clever, and flat-out fun, I hated to stop listening. This is my favorite of this series and I was pretty much ready to start it over as soon as I finished it.