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The Providence Rider

By: Robert R. McCammon
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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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.

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Umm, Hey Netflix!

Why hasn't this series of books been picked up by someone like Netflix? Outlander is a huge success on Stars, and I like the storyline of Matthew Cortbett's life and times just as much. Would love to see this produced for some streaming service.

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McCammon and Ballerini!

This series of books is simply an incredible work of genius! McCammon is an uncanny wordsmith, who paints imaginative scenescapes, filled with well-developed plots and characters, tied together by tear-jerking humor and heart break.
Edwardo Ballerini...where the duck has this guy been??? He blows the texts out of the water and into our imaginations with the power to make McCammons words sing with reality.

If you haven't read (or listened) the previous Corbett books, get on it! Like myself, you will listen again and again to ALL OF THEM.

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Very good

Maybe my favorite thus far. Also, this is the best narrator I’ve heard on audible.

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Thought it couldn’t possibly get stupider

I decided to take a chance on this, despite finding the last one excruciatingly cringe-worthy, thinking it could only be better, Boy was I wrong. This sunk to fathomless levels of stupidity. Not only was Matthew a nincompoop of extraordinary proportions, he was also whatever the opposite of a competent male is. Lacking a backbone, a male Mary Sue, the male equivalent of the damsel in distress. Basically a human being I would never in 50 lifetimes want to encounter. Please, please, please take my advice and avoid the cess-pit that the author has made of this series. Even Bellorini’s narration left much to be desired as it sounded like he had lodged the microphone in his throat so we could all be audience to the slobbery salivary happenings in a human mouth. Shudder.

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great writing , great story

loved it, these whole series of books takes you into the world of Matthew Corbett. this book in particular has great characters and a great story.

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So Far

Out of the 4 books in the Mathew Corbett series, these one had the least amount of story depth. I was hoping that was going to be the last of professor Fell. I'm bored with that character. And why the gruesome detail of the head being removed? Didn't need it. Maybe because McCammon started his writing career with Horror. With all that being said, I've committed this far, I will definitely continue with the series.

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My least favorite of the series...

The whole Professor Fell syndicate comes off like a campy 18th century James Bond Spector attempt.
Worth listening to, I do really enjoy the series, but this one is a did.

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More suspense, a little more grisly

I absolutely love this series. This installment is just as descriptive and suspenseful as the previous novels...all the while introducing us to new characters as well as the recurring ones. I did find this story to be a bit grisly in some scenes and I confess to fast forwarding a few times. I've purchased the whole series but am not binge listening as much as I am tempted.

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Favorite New Series

I have listened to 5 of 7 in this series consecutively; I do get bored easily so this telling. The main character in the series is a likeable, if not loveable young man who evolves in each novel whilst facing early American peril and solving diabolical crime. These are period novels that takes place in late 1600’s to early 1700’s (which caught my eye) and provides for great background material and challenges only faced in the New World. I would call it somewhat lighthearted at times and even comical. A little bit of everything.

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Captivating story

The story was captivating and enjoyable that creates moments to escape from work and be immersed in the plot.

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