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The Blight Way

By: Patrick F. McManus
Narrated by: Charles Leggett
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Bo Tully is the sheriff of Blight County, Idaho, where law enforcement is usually pretty mundane: tracking down truants running away from school, picking up country boys who've had a few too many beers. But Tully gets a little more than the country norm when an ex-con calls with the startling news that there's a corpse draped across one of his fences. Tully needed a birthday present for his Pap (the retired sheriff) anyway, so the two of them head out to investigate the murder. In a tone that's one minute wise-cracking and the next...well, still wise-cracking...Tully and Pap use their wiles to figure out what's happening in this little and not-so-dull town.
©2006 Patrick F. McManus (P)2006 The Audio Partners

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"A brisk, hilarious smalltown cop mystery." (Publishers Weekly)

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No Literary Masterpiece - But A Lot of Fun!

This audible book was a great light read that had me laughing out loud quite a few times. The story itself is a murder mystery, but with subtle humor added. The narrator's performance was superb as his "voices" for the different characters brought the book to life. The characters weren't a complicated lot, but they had their own personalities that the narrator captured perfectly. A lot of the humor was in understatement and the narrator was in synch with it all the way. If you're looking for some good, clean, escapism - this is a fantastic listen.

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Quick enjoyable listen

Good dialogue. Good characters. Good, if somewhat predictable, plot. I don’t use credits on such short books, so I was glad to find this one included. I hope there are more by this author.

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Great detective story with humor

Overall, great cast of characters. it's and intruction but I wasn't expecting the humor woven throughout. it keeps the narrative interesting.

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A bit dated but an entertaining listen

Kind of like episode of Longmire. An entertaining listen. The only downside is the reason for all of the criminal activity by today's standards is bit dated but don’t let that hold you back.

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Very enjoyable

I loved the characters and the reader’s interpretation of them. Pap was a highlight of this one. Looks like I’ll be reading more Bo Tully books. Thank you Mr. McManus.

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Such a good book!

This is a far departure from my usual reading, but I’ve enjoyed it. Laugh-out-loud funny in places, the story is interesting and the narration is perfect. I will read more of this genre, and recommend it highly.

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So so listen

Not nearly as good as any of the longmire series or the similar books by w a Johnstone but not horrible

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Great Story

On this Audible book the sound needs to be checked, With volume ALL the way up still almost to low to here story well.
Another Murder Mystery and Illegal drug caper.

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My First Audible and...

My first Audible and it was delightful! It was a good mystery and the McManus humor shined through. The narration was excellent. I'll certainly continue with Audible at least with non-serious titles.

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Great Book

loved it. its funny with drama and mystery to boot, all ready to start the next one.

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