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.

Whodunnit?

luvit.!!!! u gotta luv these stories. if u don't u suck... go look at the pictures n a magazine....

A fabulous follow-up

The narrator was perfect as Giles. You could feel the perfect creases in his clothes and the starch in his collar. The story was inventive with a cast of characters that you could remember from your own workplace. The methods used in progressing the storyline were suggestive enough with good clues and being able to watch over their shoulders as they solved the crimes was very interesting. I have to admit that I did not figure out who was the mastermind. I have already listened to this twice and will listen again - even knowing how it ends - as the story is very well-written.

Just okay

The story was interesting and it kept me going but honestly I had a hard time paying attention to the readers voice. Many times I have to skip back and wonder what had happened

excellent performance, but grotesque story

I've always enjoy mysteries like this. it's especially fun to play along as you listen, trying to decipher the clues and personality hints.

the narrator is excellent, but, in my opinion, the story was a little unnecessarily grotesque. if that doesn't bother you this is probably a good book for you. it was just a little too much for me though.

Good read.

Enjoyed it! It was a very interesting story line and an unexpected ending. Thank you.

One book is enough

I read this book by Zuiker first. You really have to suspend belief in this book, but it was quite fun to listen to. I would recommend reading only one of these Murder on Mystery Island books.

Not as good as the first

Would you try another book from Anthony E. Zuiker and/or Gildart Jackson?

Yes, because I did enjoy the first book and the tv show.

What was most disappointing about Anthony E. Zuiker’s story?

It was so predictable if you had read the first and watched the show. Of course the murderer is who it turns out to be. It also felt rushed. Many things were glossed over and summarized.

A very engaging Second Story

I actually liked the characters from this second book in the series a little better. I still love that Giles is consistently involved in each story. I also liked the setting of the island in its off season because it gave a better sense of the characters being trapped and helped to heighten the tension of the storyline.

I love how the deaths are still just as complicated and unique but I felt the deaths in the book were more targeted to each victim than in the last book. As an avid CSI, Forensic Files, true-crime reader I love the reveals of how each murder is carried out and how the whole story wraps up in the end. My only problem with these stories is it very easy to determine who the killer is early on in the stories and how the killer seems almost too “all-knowing”. There is little or no explanation for how the killer is able to pull these deaths off without any witnesses especially on a small island.

As usual I have no complaints about Gildart Jackson’s narration – his voice is very soothing and I enjoy listening to him tell the narrative and how he brings Giles to life.

Side Note: So apparently there was a reality television show based on the books that I didn’t even know about. I’m guessing that because it didn’t succeed we won’t get any more stories which is too bad because I really enjoy this little mystery series.

Rushed Ending

I wish out would have slowed a bit towards the end of the book. The story just felt forced. I liked the first book much better.

wow!!

It was so captivating!!! I just wish it was drawn out a little more, it felt really rushed after the first death. I hope there'll be a third book!