The Queen of Bedlam

A Matthew Corbett Novel, Book 2

By: Robert R. McCammon

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 23 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

His epic masterwork Speaks the Nightbird, a tour de force of witch hunt terror in a colonial town, was hailed by Sandra Brown as "deeply satisfying...told with matchless insight into the human soul."

Now, Robert McCammon brings the hero of that spellbinding novel, Matthew Corbett, to 18th-century New York, where a killer wields a bloody and terrifying power over a bustling city carving out its identity - and over Matthew's own uncertain destiny.

The unsolved murder of a respected doctor has sent ripples of fear throughout a city teeming with life and noise and commerce. Who snuffed out the good man's life with the slash of a blade on a midnight street? The local printmaster has labeled the fiend "the Masker," adding fuel to a volatile mystery...and when the Masker claims a new victim, hardworking young law clerk Matthew Corbett is lured into a maze of forensic clues and heart-pounding investigation that will both test his natural penchant for detection and inflame his hunger for justice.

In the strangest twist of all, the key to unmasking the Masker may await in an asylum where the Queen of Bedlam reigns - and only a man of Matthew's reason and empathy can unlock her secrets. From the seaport to Wall Street, from society mansions to gutters glimmering with blood spilled by a deviant, Matthew's quest will tauntingly reveal the answers he seeks - and the chilling truths he cannot escape.

©2007 Robert McCammon (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Better than the first in the series.

I liked the first but I really enjoyed this one - it is a bit more action oriented.

Absolutely amazing

Amazing page turner could not not stop listening from the get go would definitely recommend

Oh no, now I'm hooked

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

Yes, the story is entertaining, the audio is well done and the information regarding the time setting is educational.

What did you like best about this story?

The unfolding of the story and characters. The "hero" is a regular guy would uses logic and information to advance the story.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the drunken lawyer tells his tale of woe and revenge.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A case of revenge and a woman in hiding.

Another Matthew Corbett Masterpiece!

This is the second book in the Matthew Corbett series and it was perhaps not quite as powerful as the first, but in no way a let down. I haven't been so impressed with an author in a very long time and now I'm equally impressed with Mr Ballerini for bringing Matthew and all the characters in the series to such bold and colorful life. I look forward to the next books as well.

Great Story

Great Story and written with excellence. I am looking forward to the next one! Thank you Mr. Corbet

A very good story overall

I enjoyed this book for the most part. It was a little slow starting out, but eventually I found myself caught up in the story. There were times when the author got bogged down in too much detail, such as describing what each character was wearing in excruciating detail. Fortunately the story would soon pick up again. This book is well worth a listen.

Excellent

Across the board, an excellent story and performance. Sad that each subsequent book gets shorter and shorter! :-)

Great audiobook

Would you consider the audio edition of The Queen of Bedlam to be better than the print version?

I enjoyed this book on tape. The story is interesting, the characters are entertaining, and the plot is engrossing. The narration is also excellent.

Another Great Book by Robert McCammon

If you could sum up The Queen of Bedlam in three words, what would they be?

BRILLIANT-BRILLIANT-BRILLIANT!!
This spell binding book is a follow up to McCammon's "Speaks the Nighbird". This author is absolutely amazing! The book starts just a slight bit slower than the first book, but quickly catches up and ends stronger than the first. This book is very hard to put done as it becomes very intense! A GREAT listen! These two books are absolutely not a waste of credits! I am waiting for the next book!

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

Ballerini's performance is awesome. He is able to give each character a different voice, making the book seem to be read by many narrators. His brilliant performance truly brings these books alive! I will definetly listen to more of his work. His accents bring this book to life! WOW!

Introducing Berry Grigsby and Hudson Greathouse

What did you love best about The Queen of Bedlam?

Hudson Greathouse. Not everyone knows a Matthew Corbett but everyone knows a Hudson Greathouse. Excellent character, please, please don't ever kill him!

What did you like best about this story?

The evolution of a very endearing character in that of Matthew Corbett as well as the introduction of new characters (Hudson Greathouse and Berry Grigsby in particular).

Which scene was your favorite?

Matthews rapier training with Hudson.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The problem solver stops for no one loonie.

Any additional comments?

More than excited to dive into the world of Mister Slaughter.