Unleashed

Andy Carpenter, Book 11

By: David Rosenfelt

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Winner, Mystery, 2014

Andy Carpenter's accountant, Sam Willis, receives a surprise call from Barry Price, a friend he hasn't spoken to in years. Barry needs Sam's financial acumen and Andy's legal expertise. But when Sam almost runs over an injured dog on the way to Barry's house, he can't drive off without waiting for help. By then, Barry's taken off on a private airplane headed to who-knows-where. Soon after they learn that Barry's plane has crashed, and they come to the terrifying realization that Sam was also supposed to have been killed on that plane. Barry was in far more serious trouble than either of them knew, and for Sam and Andy, the trouble is only beginning.

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Critic reviews

"An exciting intrigue story of twists, turns, and the rehabilitation of a loyal canine friend, Unleashed (audio) is a treat for mystery lovers and dog lovers alike!" ( The Midwest Book Review)

Another good one!

Grover Gardner does a fantastic job! He sounds just like Andy Carpenter!
So, tell me another story!

Never disappoints

I am so entertained by the Andy Carpenter series, that I must have one book downloaded waiting to listen to, one in my library waiting a download and one in my wish list. Looks like I'm getting to the end, PLEASE NO!!! I love the mystery, love the humor and LOL at the dialog. This book doesn't disappoint.

Another fun and thrilling Andy Carpenter case!

The combination of a funny and suspenseful story by David Rosenfelt and read by Grover Gardner is a wonderful way to pass the time. Looking forward to the next one.

Twistiest Yet!

If you like Andy Carpenter told through Grover Gardner's tongues... Yes tongues... There's a different one for every character... and you're charmed by Tara... And... and... plots that twist like a Golden Retriever at play... This book's perfect. I'd say it's Rosenfelt's best in this series but...damn... I say that every time!

Warning, start the Andy Carpenter books with "Open & Shut"... You'll thank me for the advice.

Not one of the best, but still good reading

First a confession - I think the Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt is just plain terrific. This comes from a person who has been reading mysteries - starting with Sherlock Holmes - for 6 decades. I've read literally thousands of mysteries, and I put Andy Carpenter and company right in the top group. Good writing, good characters, interesting mysteries, an ensemble cast - just as important in a book series as in any form of entertainment - and wit. Love the wit. This one seems a little less together than usual - which still makes it a must read - don't pass it by - but do get all the others as well.

And Grover Cleveland the reader - I could write a sonnet about his reading of this series. Absolutely perfect. Doesn't miss a beat, and I can't imagine anyone else speaking with Carpenter's voice. He is 10 stars out of 5 - one of the very best combinations of reader and story I've heard - did I forget to mention how many mysteries I've heard on audio books (including, for those young'uns amongst us, on tape?} hundreds - not as many as I've read in book form, but plenty.

Unfortunately, David Rosenfelt seems hellbent on writing non-series mysteries and they are really not good. They lack everything that makes the Carpenter series terrific - the writing is stale and unsure, the mysteries are either transparent, or so contrived they are annoying, and the characters are made of cardboard. I applaud efforts to grow and expand - but I really do wish his publishers would do him the courtesy of not publishing these books until he gets a grip on writing them. Meanwhile, better he spend more time writing Andy Carpenter books, instead of what he did here, which was dash one off quickly. This is obvious when reading it - but even then it beats the non-series books by miles. And it beats quite a number of other mystery books by even more miles.

I challenge anyone to read 2 Andy Carpenter books - saying this to be on the safe side, I was hooked after reading one - and not become a fan.

Worth waiting for this book to come out!

This was one of the best, and I have enjoyed all the Andy Carpenter series. There is a little bit of everything a good mystery should include, but without the graphic, unnecessary foul language so many other American writers dump in. Thanks, Rosenfelt!

Fun read; good mystery, hokey ending.

I enjoy the recurring characters, and this followed the usual pattern of earlier books in the series. I like Andy Carpenter's sense of humor, but I'm sure it is not for everybody. This is a better mystery than most, but I found the ending contrived. Still, it was a fun read (listen).

Grover Gardner IS Andy Carpenter!

Grover Gardner improves on a lovable character by having just the right voice to bring him to life. I've devoured this entire series and only truly got the most out of it thanks to the narration. Unfortunately I now have a crush on a fictional character!

LOVE THIS SERIES!!!

OK, So I'm VERY PICKY when it comes to reading/listening to a book (mostly listening). It's got to be a book that grabs me in the beginning and keeps me listening and wanting more until the end. With that said....
First I want to say that the Narrator Grover Gardner was excellent and a pleasure to listen to. He brought the character to life! I'd say he was the perfect choice to narrate this series.!! His voice just draws you in...
It was smartly written. Loved the animals being a big part of the story and refreshing to know that the author and character care so deeply about animals.
I also LOVED the sense of humor the author had when writing these books.(He's gotta have one hell of a sense of humor himself!) I'm typically drawn to people or things that will make me laugh out loud.
This series has ALL the elements that will have people craving more!!
So for people out there looking for a good series.... Take the chance on this series!!! It'll be worth it!!

Keeps your interest!

This was a fun read with dogs, humor, suspense and legal drama. I would have liked it more if it had Corgis, but maybe next time.