The Providence Rider

A Matthew Corbett Novel, Book 4

By: Robert R. McCammon

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

The Providence Rider is the fourth installment in the extraordinary series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, professional problem solver. The narrative begins in the winter of 1703, with Matthew still haunted by his lethal encounter with notorious mass murderer Tyranthus Slaughter. When an unexplained series of explosions rocks his Manhattan neighborhood, Matthew finds himself forced to confront a new and unexpected problem. Someone is trying - and trying very hard - to get his attention. That someone is a shadowy figure from out of Matthew's past: the elusive Dr. Fell.

The doctor, it turns out, has a problem of his own, one that requires the exclusive services of Matthew Corbett.The ensuing narrative moves swiftly and gracefully from the emerging metropolis of New York City to Pendulum Island in the remote Bermudas. In the course of his journey, Matthew encounters a truly Dickensian assortment of memorable, often grotesque, antagonists. These include Sirki, the giant, deceptively soft-spoken East Indian killer, Dr. Jonathan Gentry, an expert in exotic potions with a substance abuse problem of his own, the beautiful but murderous Aria Chillany, and, of course, the master manipulator and "Emperor of Crime" on two continents, Dr. Fell himself. The result is both an exquisitely constructed novel of suspense and a meticulous recreation of a bygone era.

Filled with danger, narrative surprises, and an almost tangible sense of place, The Providence Rider is historical fiction at its finest and most developed. It is the novel that McCammon's many devoted readers have been waiting for. They will not be disappointed.

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

best yet

Even though Matthew annoys me at times, it has been a pleasure watching this young man grow up & make all the human choices good & bad. This is the best novel yet, cant wait to start #5

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What did you like best about this story?

I really enjoy the fact that the series is starting to progress and that we finally get a different setting than just the colonies.

Have you listened to any of Edoardo Ballerini’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Edoardo Ballerini never disappoints - another top notch performance.

Best in the series so far.

Edoardo is again great in his performance.

I like that this book can probably be read on its own, but Robert still give loyal readers something special.

Fantastic series!,,,,

I loved this whole series by this author. Also the narrator was amazing. I could visualise all the characters and even bought more books with this narrator. He did an excellent job. I will look forward to more from this series.. I LOVED IT

Is the series over?

I hope not. I love Matthew Corbett and the people around him. This part is over, he has discovered the Professor but Matthew Corbett is still in his early 20ies, I enjoyed this series so much I am watching for another book.

Can't wait for more Matthew!

Would you listen to The Providence Rider again? Why?

No, I just don't do that.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Providence Rider?

Matthew pulling off his grand stunt.

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

Greathouse.

If you could take any character from The Providence Rider out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Minx Cutter-How cool of a girl is she?!

I cannot wait for the next one!

This is one of the best series I've ever read. I hope the next one is available on audible soon!

CAN'T put it down

loved it, I'm buying the next book now. I sincerely hope he doesn't stop writing.

James Bond-ish

I found this installment of the Matthew Corbett series to be entertaining, but I’ve been starting to note that that the scenarios he finds himself in seem to get more and more unrealistic with each book.

Not that I necessarily minded, but the plot of this book, which entails Matthew, Barry, and Zede being taken to a “castle” on an island in Bermuda, was completely far-fetched. And while the other books had an element of gritty realism, I felt that The Providence Rider was more action mixed with fantasy than action mixed with history.

The combination of the boat trip, the castle, and the exotic setting definitely reminded me of old school James Bond films, and the female characters - Minx, Aria, and “Fancy,” were totally straight out of James Bond. I noted in my review of Mister Slaughter that the series was starting to take on a Harry Potter feel - this time I was reminded of James Bond, Zorro, and Peter Pan.

Despite the lack of realism, McCammon manages to pull the plot off - at least in my opinion. And even though I suspect that none of the books in the rest of the series are going to be as epically good as Speaks the Nightbird, I will definitely be getting books 5 & 6.

Another great Matthew Corbett book

I got hooked on this series from the first book and can't wait for each book to come out. I absolutely love Matthew Corbett! He is the very first Sherlock Holmes.