Whodunnit?: Murder on Mystery Island

By: Anthony E. Zuiker

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Ten excited co-workers arrive at the beautiful Avondale Resort on a remote island in the middle of the Caribbean, having been told that they are being rewarded for their hard work and productivity. But their relaxing tropical getaway soon turns into a murderous nightmare.

After an extravagant first night dinner, the guests retire to their lavish suites only to be awakened by an ear-splitting bang. They rush to the smoking parlor to find Jordan, the company’s intern, dead - a massive hole in his chest. Giles, the consummate English butler who seems to be in charge, announces that they must solve the crime or be the next victim.

The killer, who has booby-trapped the island and cut off phone and Internet connections, is hiding among them. Is it the HR representative with a penchant for Bloody Marys, the twenty-two-year-old claims processor with the purity ring, or perhaps the head chef of the company cafeteria? The killer plays with their minds, inviting them to explore the beautiful resort, from the infinity pool with the high dive to the white sand beach complete with jet skis and snorkel gear.

Anthony E. Zuiker is the creator and executive producer of the CSI franchise, which includes CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, and CSI: NY. His mystery reality show, Whodunnit?, is his first foray into unscripted television. He lives in Los Angeles with his three children and his wife, Michelle.

Whodunnit? Murder on Mystery Island is performed by the show's host/butler, accomplished narrator Gildart Jackson.

©2013 Anthony E. Zuiker (P)2013 Audible Inc.

I enjoyed it!

I enjoyed this free so book much, I downloaded the first book. The narrator did a spot-on job of telling the story with different voices. In fact, the narrator was so good, I'm looking for other books he's narrated. The story was entertaining and suspenseful, but had a touch of humor. Very nicely done.

a little silly but fun

I love gildarts voice 💜 the story is a little bit silly but it's really fun and kind of gory and it makes for a very entertaining read

okay i am easily entertained

This kept me intrigued and i was into trying to figure out the clues. i was wrong of course but a book worth listening to. The ending is kinda weak like the write got bored

Murder Mystery

This was something I listened to while on my morning walks. I figured out who the killer was when I got about halfway thru. I just could never figure out how the killer was able to setup all the scenes before and after each murder without being noticed.

The narrator did a good job. Being that there were a number of characters I was pleasantly surprised.

A formula novel

This was strictly a formula novel. There was a certain pattern to the events, and that pattern was repeated over and over and over again down to the last 10 minutes. That's not to say it was a bad book - it was a pleasant enough way to pass the time driving. But don't expect a work of art or any thoughtful insights.

Great mystery

What made the experience of listening to Whodunnit?: Murder on Mystery Island the most enjoyable?

Trying to figure out how each person would meet their end & who was the murderer.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, because I did not know what was going to happen next.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the butler, Giles saved the last living person from being killed by the murderer.

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

It made me cheer, when the murderer did not get away.

Awesome

I enjoyed this book and the narration it was extremely gruesome and I kind of suspected who the murderer was but was still surprised in the end because it could really have been anyone.

It’s good

It’s good but I do love the first one better, I couldn’t really tell who the killer was. In this one you knew who the killer was just by how she was talking. Plus I can’t wait to hear the next Whodunnit story, Giles is just awesome and the accent sounds real, Gildart Jackson must’ve done extensive research on accents from Wales.

Fun and Entertaining

Short and easy story to listen to. It is not a literary great but was an entertaining way to pass some time. I would listen to another one by Zuiker and Jackson did a good job telling the story.

Didn't think I would like this as much as I did.

Would you consider the audio edition of Whodunnit?: Murder on Mystery Island to be better than the print version?

I'm not sure if these are based on the tv show or if the tv show is based on this. I've not seen the show but I enjoyed the books.

Any additional comments?

I'm not sure if these are based on the tv show or if the tv show is based on this. I've not seen the show but I enjoyed the books.