The Embalmer

A Steve Jobz Thriller, Volume 1

By: Vincent Zandri

Narrated by: Andrew B. Wehrlen

Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

You might think that a guy with the name of Steve Jobz would be one lucky man. That he'd be rich and have the world at his fingertips. But instead, Jobz is barely making ends meet at the New York State Department of Unemployment Insurance Fraud. A former cop who was forced to retire early after shooting a young man of color during a convenience store holdup, Jobz has since resigned himself to wasting away his days in a four-by-four cubicle inside an office space that's more boring than watching the paint dry. But when his overbearing boss calls him in on a job that the Albany Police Department is heading up, Jobz has a chance to get out of the office for a while. But what he doesn't realize is that he's about to come face to face with a serial killer who embalms his victims alive. What he is also about to face down, is his own worst nightmare come true when that serial killer turns out not to be a stranger.

©2017 Vincent Zandri (P)2017 Vincent Zandri

Thrilling!!!

The Ebalmer is my first read from Vincent Zandri and I was not dissapointed. This was a great who-done-it told from multiple perspectives. It allowed the reader to understand the thoughts and actions of the characters. Narrator Andrew Wehrlen did a great job bringing the story to life with distinct character voices that were easy to understand and follow. I am looking forward to more from this Author & Narrator!!

A creepy serial killer!

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

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I've read probably thousands and this one is up there in one of my favorite crime books now!

What other book might you compare The Embalmer to and why?

I would compare it to Konraths Jack Daniels series. It has the grit of hardened detectives with the Greyson's addition of a psychopathic and dangerous serial killer.

Which scene was your favorite?

I always love the opening scenes of books, they give a broad statement as to what I will be reading. In this case the witness who found the dead lady while he was jogging in the park was my favorite. The fact that he touched her and was honest enough to consider asking her out on a date not knowing she was dead set the stage for a great book.

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

The whole book did! Knowing these things like unemployment scans are real. I think the one thing that moved me was when the man came home to his morbidly obese wife. The feelings of sadness and disgust was very real.

The Embalmer is not What He Seems to be

Great narration of an exciting, suspenseful mystery. Steve Jobz works for an insurance fraud company but is drawn into something far more sinister.

unexpectedly delightful!!!

I really enjoyed this thriller! What I wasn't expecting was to laugh so much. I absolutely loved Steve Jobz! Narration was fantastic and really brought this character to life! I can't wait to listen to more in this series!

**I received a complementary copy of this audio in exchange for an honest review**

Enjoyable murder mystery

I enjoyed this story, but had a hard time with the narration, not that it was poor but I believe it was the same narrator for the Chase Baker series and I had trouble separating the two initially. Once it got going though it became it's own entity. A very good mystery, so Steve Jobz (poor guy) bumbles through his job dealing with unemployment/disability claims. As an ex cop he is happy to go through the motions until a detective searches him out to help with a case. Women are being embalmed alive and posed as dolls for discovery. Believing there is a link between the killer and disability claims he has Jobz join the investigation. I enjoy Vincent Zandri and am interested to see where the series goes. I will probably head off to buy the next one to see what kind of shenanigans Jobz gets up to. I received a free review copy of this book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

A Good read

Would you listen to The Embalmer again? Why?

Yes I would - it's entertaining and a good listen.

What other book might you compare The Embalmer to and why?

It's very similar to the "Keeper Marconi" series = also written by Zandri.
It's in a simpler / older style, I always think "gumshoe" style.

What about Andrew B. Wehrlen’s performance did you like?

Good performance, Andrew kept the book moving along , he His style fits Zandri's writing style perfectly.

Any additional comments?

I received a free copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

A book well worth the time to read/listen, good entertainment.

An Enjoyable Detective Thriller

4.5 out of 5 stars

The Embalmer is a story about a killer on the loose. The only person who can help catch him has a job at the New York State Department of Unemployment Insurance Fraud. Okay, he also used to be a police officer — but he might be just the guy for the job. And did I mention that his name is Steve Jobz? Don’t bring it up to him though, it’s a touchy subject.

I love a good detective thriller and The Embalmer was just that. There was a lot of action, a lot of great dialogue (especially between Steve and Miller), and a really (really) messed up serial killer.

Did I mention that the killer is messed up? This book is sticking with me. I keep seeing scenes that Zandri wrote out and that Wehrlen described in the audiobook that just won’t let go. That’s a sign of a well-written book.

The Embalmer has a lot going for it, as mentioned above. But as someone who lived through someone who had dementia and Alzheimers — I thought that Zandri’s description of that disease was spot on. It hit a little too close to home for me through some parts.

Jobz himself might be one of my favorite recent characters I’ve read. Especially for detective/thriller novels. He had just the right kind of humor that really made me laugh out loud (literally). It reminded me slightly of old noir titles, especially the ones that didn’t take themselves too seriously.

Overall, I thought that The Embalmer was a great start to a series. A great read that I think people will really enjoy.

Add in the narration by Andrew B Wehrlen and you’ve got gold. Wehrlen gave the perfect narration for this book — allowing Zandri’s words to flow exactly the way I think he wanted them. Wehrlen brought to life the Jobz character and I hope that he will continue to narrate more books in this series.

I received a free copy of this book. It has not affected my review of my opinion.

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A New Series Guaranteed to Entertain Lovers of the Crime/Thriller Genre

I received this free copy in return for my voluntary review of this book. I did enjoy this book and do look forward to subsequent novels...ESPECIALLY if Andrew Wehrlen were to perform the narration. I feel Mr. Wehrlen did a fine job distinguishing the characters by employing a talented array of voice inflections.
My only disappointment with this book was the weak development of the character, "Her-man" . How did he become this perverted killer? What influenced his sick behaviors? On the other hand...Zandri's development of the "Steve Jobz" character makes Jobz both serious and humorous in his pursuit of the killer in this story. I really liked him and look forward to future Steve Jobz adventures.

Loved it! Don't miss out on this book!

If this first book is any indication, this is going to be an awesome series! I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. The main character, Steve Jobz, is very likable and extremely funny. I laughed all the way to the end, which sounds like an odd thing to say about a mystery/thriller book in which the police are on the hunt for a serial killer, but it's true. My only complaint is that it's over! I will definitely listen to it again while I wait for the next in the series.
The narration is excellent, as well. The narrator did a great job giving each character a unique voice. Overall, an excellent start to a new series. Can't wait for the next one!
I received this audiobook via audiobook boom and voluntarily left this review.
I highly recommend this book!!!

Exceptional Book!

I LOVED this book. The story is interesting. The characters are lovable & concise. The story is truly gripping. I didn't want to stop listening. I highly recommend this this book. Andrew Wehrlen nailed the narration & made the book so much more enjoyable. I will definitely listen to the rest of the series, as well as other books by Mr. Zandri.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request & have voluntarily left this review.