Fun House

A John Ceepak Mystery, Book 7

By: Chris Grabenstein

Narrated by: Jeff Woodman

Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Fun House is the latest novel in the award-winning John Ceepak mystery series, set on the Jersey Shore.

What if a reality TV show like Jersey Shore set up production in the fictional seaside resort Sea Haven? What if hitting the gym, tanning, and doing a little laundry aren't the only things the contestants get into? By-the-book officer John Ceepak and his wisecracking young partner, Danny Boyle, have to babysit the buff and boozy kids partying it up in a Jersey Shore rental house for TV’s summertime hit Fun House, while simultaneously trying to stop the rowdy kids from breaking the law up and down the beach. But even Ceepak and Danny can’t stop one young cast member from being murdered - and others from being threatened with the same fate.

©2011 Chris Grabenstein (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Great Ceepak, annoying reality TV

I’m with Ceepak: I have zero interest in reality TV. So, for me, there were a lot of annoying actor and producer characters. The traditional Ceepak/Danny interactions work. Too bad there’s only the dynamic crime fighting duo and not enough unique series regulars to outweigh the reality TV duds. This mystery was too predictable and this series has become rather formulaic. On sale, still a good listen.

Love this series!

This is a great series to listen to. The narrator does a great job and is a great selection for these books.

Not my favourite in the series

I was a little disappointed with this installment........it seems far too repetitive and with an unsurprising resolution to the case. The best thing about it was the development of the characters (Ceepak and Danny) themselves. Terrific narration, as usual, which made the not-so-good story worth listening to.

Another Great Reading!

I felt like I was right there in Sea Haven. Excellent reading! Can't wait for the next book.

Enjoyed the parody to "Jersey Shore:

Grabenstein entwined the hit Jersey Shore with his mystery this time. It was a lot of fun and, having been a Jersey Shore fan, I was well aware of which characters he was referring to even though they had somewhat different names. I found myself chuckling out loud often. I enjoyed this book as I have the rest!

FUN HOUSE

What made the experience of listening to Fun House the most enjoyable?

The narrator, he is so great when he portrays Ceepak and Danny!

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

Not really, these books make me 😁 more than anything else, and for that I'm grateful!!!

What does Jeff Woodman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The youthfulness of Danny, and the "STIFF, UPPER LIP, ROBOTIC, BOY SCOUT of Ceepak!

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

SMILE 😁😁😁

Any additional comments?

This wasn't one of my favorites. 😶 I can't say why?

Entertaining And A Delightful Distraction

Wonderful distraction from a world going mad. Definitely recommend this book and the series. Fantastic narration.

Fun listen

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

Definitely would recommend - in fact I have already recommended to several others.

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

Edge of my seat - nah, these books really aren't like that. I enjoy them because they have humor, great characters and a good mystery.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Woodman – was your favorite?

I enjoyed each character.

The perfect whodunit, as usual!

Grabenstein has written another ideal whodunit for Ceepak and Danny Boyle. The settings, the characters and the story are captured with the usual Jersey Shore flair Grabenstein brings. And there are very few pairings on Audible as perfect as Jeff Woodman and this series. He is the perfect narrator to capture the drama, humor and oddness that is Sea Haven, NJ. After I listened to this one I just couldn't get enough, and went back to re-listen to the first of these books, Tilt-A-Whirl.

I could just see 'em!

If you could sum up Fun House in three words, what would they be?

Take advantage now.

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

Not so much as some of the others, but those were really outstanding.

What does Jeff Woodman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Ha! Those accents this time. Oh, what a hoot. I could picture every one of the characters in vivid detail, without being beaten over the head by the voices.

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

I always have good laughs with Chris's books.

Any additional comments?

Just that I hope the series continues, I look forward to them very much.