Flashback

By: Nevada Barr

Narrated by: Barbara Rosenblat

Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

When Sheriff Paul Davidson proposes marriage to Anna Pigeon, he doesn't get the reaction a man might hope for. Intrepid park ranger Anna runs all the way to the furthest scrape of American ground not found in Alaska or Hawaii. How's that for a no?

Anna takes a new post as temporary supervisory ranger in Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles off Key West. Dry Tortugas is the site of the former prison for Lincoln conspirators during and after the Civil War. One of the seven islands in the chain is completely encircled by the massive stone walls of Fort Jefferson, a crumbling reminder of the site's gritty past. Now, the park looks like an island paradise. But as Anna quickly discovers, even the most picturesque and seemingly peaceful places have more than their share of shady goings-on.

An exploding boat, the discovery of unidentifiable body parts, and the emergence of secrets both past and present put Anna's life in danger. Cut off from the modern world by poor communications and miles of water, she's developing a nasty case of cabin fever, one that just might pry her fingers from their tenuous grip on sanity. Full of stunning scenery and packed with breathtaking suspense, Flashback is everything a mystery fan could ask for and more.

©2003 Navada Barr (P)2003 Recorded Books,LLC

2 Stories, One Great Book

I have come to completely enjoy the Anna Pigeon series. She is hero, smart, impulsive, full of flaws and makes a great character. Barbara Rosenblat IS Anna Pigeon -- the perfect voice.

There are two different storylines in this book and both had my full attention. Whichever storyline -- I wanted to hear more and wanted to get back to the other storyline.

The characters are as important as the plot, and this was the best of her other books. And the other good books were excellent.

Flashback is another great listen!

I love Anna Pidgeon. She's just so, well, so normal! She loves, she fears, she runs from emotional ties, she's curious & once she gets her teeth into something, she just can't stop picking at it. This adventure is a little different in that the Civil War history of the Park is interwoven with the present through letters & flashbacks as Anna pursues the Park's ghosts while she works as an underpaid Park Ranger.

2 for 1

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

It is in the middle of the pack

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I wouldn't say on the edge of my eat but it did keep me very interested. I really liked how the 2 stories were separate but entwined.

What about Barbara Rosenblat’s performance did you like?

She does an above average job

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Maybe a chuckle or two

flashback

Good story. Held my attention, and I could not wait to pick it up and continue reading. Indication of a good read.

The winner of "most improbable plot" in the series

I enjoy this series. I enjoyed this book. But it is an out-of-left-field sort of story line, especially because it is part of a series of books that is normally grounded and reallity-based. Not a BAD book, mind you. Well written, as usual, and read well, as usual. Predictable as far as who done what, albeit exactly what the culprit did is ... well ... odd. Just a peculiar book in a good seriese.

good one

I really liked the historical story happening during current story. it was very interesting and I need to visit that fort

Wonderful as always

My favorite flaw protagonist! I so enjoy the personality of Anna pigeon, the authors ability to incorporate our national parks into her mysteries. I have looked forward to all of her books. I especially enjoyed the way she incorporated 2 mysteries in one

I love the two story lines in this one!

Nevada Barr introduced two story lines for this flashback. Captivating on all accords. Great narrator as well, that Barbara Rosenblatt!

Fantastic! Richly descriptive and exciting storyline

Nevada Barr has brought to life an area of American History that I’d somehow never learned much about in my school years. Her descriptive details of the Florida Key location and the buildings of Fort Jefferson with her amazing ability of making the reader feel like they’re walking(climbing, jumping and running!)right along side her! The narrator, Barbara Rosenblatt, is superb as always, added to the excitement, with her ability to seemingly BECOME the character(s) & kept me on the edge of my chair & occasionally having to remind myself to breathe! A few times I actually laughed out loud which for me is not all that common while I’m listening to a book.

Exciting

This was one of the best books in the series. I loved the historic mystery layered throughout the current dilemma Ranger Anna Pigeon faces. It was a great story. I highly recommend.