Mad River

By: John Sandford

Narrated by: Eric Conger

Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Bonnie and Clyde, they thought. And what's-his-name, the sidekick. Three teenagers with dead-end lives, and chips on their shoulders, and guns.

The first person they killed was a highway patrolman. The second was a woman during a robbery. Then, hell, why not keep on going? As their crime spree cuts a swath through rural Minnesota, some of it captured on the killers' cell phones and sent to a local television station, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigator Virgil Flowers joins the growing army of cops trying to run them down. But even he doesn't realize what's about to happen next.

©2012 John Sandford (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Virgil's Back..!

Another fun entertaining Virgil Flowers book.
Already looking forward to the next.
Eric Conger is Virgil Flowers, another outstanding
read.

Virgil Flowers is HOT!

If you could sum up Mad River in three words, what would they be?

Skillful writing and wonderful narration.

What did you like best about this story?

I am captivated by this protagonist. I have read all the Virgil Flowers books and he is just such an interesting "hero". He is not a super tough guy although he can certainly take care of himself. He is a philosopher of sorts. His childhood as a preacher's son in a solid middle class family adds an interesting depth to the detective role. In some ways he reminds me of Columbo. He just ambles about asking questions until we get an insight into his keen mind. This time he is after a trio of young homicidal maniacs. Sandford has a way of making his characters come to life for me.

Which character – as performed by Eric Conger – was your favorite?

Virgil.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I loved that Virgil ignored what was professionally good for him and politically correct to stand up for what was right.

Any additional comments?

This is a great series. Read them all.

Virgil Flowers

Got to live him and his humor. John Sandford write books that are humorist and well told. Have read or listened to almost all of them. Thank you

ITS GOOD

I miss Richard Ferrone, but it's still John Sandford. Keeps me up past my bedtime. Anxious for Sandford's new Letty series.

Quite enjoyable

Another great Virgil Flowers adventure. Read most of the book in a single day. Looking forward to the next book.

Another great book in the Virgil persona!

Entertainment that is great to listen to. Exceptional! I would stay up late listening listening to a good story told well.

Virgil Rocks

My favorite so far in the Virgil Flowers series. Fast paced, great for listening on the elliptical. Makes time fly by.

Shades of Elmore Leonard

The best Virgil Flowers so far. Characters and pacing reminded me of the late Elmore Leonard, who was one of my favorites. Worth a credit!

Not sure

What made the experience of listening to Mad River the most enjoyable?

I love John Sandford and I especially love the narrators for his book.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Virgil is always a treat, but somehow this book leaves one wondering. Noone seems to get what they deserved, but then that is what life is really like.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Great Listen, Very Worth A Credit !!

Not sure why people thought JS was asleep at the wheel, I've listened to all in the series now but because of the negative reviews (shouldn't have listened to them) skipped this one until now. I thought this book delved a bit deeper into the criminal mind, their actions and thoughts. Was not just Virgil and friends. Im not a reviewer normally but I buy and listen to at least 10 books a month and truly thought this was a great addition to the Virgil Flowers series.