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  • Rolling Thunder

  • A John Ceepak Mystery
  • By: Chris Grabenstein
  • Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,151 ratings)

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Rolling Thunder

By: Chris Grabenstein
Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
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Publisher's summary

Theres more fireworks down the Jersey shore in Chris Grabenstein's sixth fast-paced John Ceepak mystery, Rolling Thunder.

A prominent citizen suffers a heart attack on opening day of a brand new boardwalk roller coaster in the seedy seaside resort town Sea Haven, New Jersey. Initially ruled a tragic accident, it isnt long before there are suspicious hints of foul play, especially after another dead body is discovered: a stunning young beach beauty.

Fortunately for mystery lovers, the straight-arrow cop John Ceepak and his wise-cracking young partner Danny Boyle are on the case, a detective/sidekick duo critics have compared to Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.

Crack another case with John Ceepak.
©2010 Chris Grabenstein (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Full of unpredictable twists and turns. There's plenty of fizz in the chemistry between the two protagonists to keep the novel and the reader spinning." ( Boston Globe)

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Another Fun Ride!!

I love the way all the books in the John Ceepak series are named for the amusement park attractions in Sea Haven, New Jersey. It's one example of the very clever writing of these books. I have not given the author, Chris Grabenstein, enough credit in past reviews.

I enjoyed this book as much as I have the previous installments. This story took us back to Sea Haven, with more mysterious crimes for Ceepak and Danny Boyle to solve. Is was as humorous as always, keeping it light and entertaining. And the narrator does a wonderful job bringing the story to life.

This is a series I highly recommend--I don't think it will disappoint anyone looking for an entertaining listen--

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Entertaining

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Story was very simplistic but enjoyable.

What about Jeff Woodman’s performance did you like?

Jeff did a very good job by making the most out of the material.

Could you see Rolling Thunder being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

TV, very good possibility. no idea about stars

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It has been several years since I listened to...

It has been several years since I listened to a novel in this cop series. As usual the real star of audiobooks in the John Ceepak series is narrator Jeff Woodman. For those not familiar with this series it is set in a coastal beach resort town in New Jersey. The books are written in the first person of young police officer Danny Boyle who grew up in the town. John Ceepak is a more senior officer from Ohio who was a military hero. Ceepak is literally incapable of lying or doing anything dishonest or illegal. The novels tend to be humorous although thin one is not. Chris Grabenstein is a very talented author with a flair for the unlikely and the outrageous. He makes the listening fun especially when paired with narrator Jeff Woodman. It is an offbeat and usually light and humorous police series.

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Great Ride

There are really four characters in this book: Danny Boyle, John Ceepak, the narrator Jeff Woodman and the town Chris Grabenstein made up; Sea Haven. Take away one and the Ceepak books wouldn't be half as much fun.

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A Fun Surprise

We were looking for a new author/series for a change of pace and found this book. LOVED IT! I am now hooked on the John Ceepak mysteries. Can't wait to read the next one.

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When the formula works, stick with it

Every book has:
- a Jersey murder mystery with some sex-perversion tie-in (here it’s sugar daddies & menages)
- cop John Ceepak, a dry, straight arrow like Nick Offerman’s Don Fitzgerald in We’re The Millers
- cop Danny Boyle, like a more mature Mahoney from Police Academy
- Bruce Springsteen song references
- an amusement park hook (here it’s the new coaster, Rolling Thunder)
- F-bombs and salty language from Jersey folks

This is formula Ceepak, but that makes it a solid listen. I liked this better than the previous book because it also has some of the series regulars and more interaction with other cops.

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Not Bad, but...

This was my first Ceepak mystery and I thought it was just ok. The story kept you involved trying to guess "who dunnit". The reader was ok, but started to get on my nerves the longer I listened. Even though I gave it 3 stars, I don't think I will buy another book in this series. I don't really care for any of the characters and the novel just wasn't exciting.

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Another great read!!!

Don’t miss it! Danny Boyle cracks me up! And of course Ceepak- gotta love him!

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LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS!!!!

This is the best author!!! I love it all! Amazing story! Fabulous narration! Wonderful series!!

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Listen to the whole series!

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

Yes, because of the great narrator. He makes me feel like I am listening to multiple people speaking!

What other book might you compare Rolling Thunder to and why?

This story has a mystery that you cannot figure out at the beginning so I would compare it to any other mystery

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was when Ceepak and Danny ran to the top of the roller coaster after it was stopped.

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

Danny is a funny character with a dry sense of humor and I laugh at his thoughts of what is going on around him.

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