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Scheme

By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock
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Publisher's summary

A detective tracks a poetry-obsessed serial bomber—meter by deadly meter—in an explosively clever short story by international bestselling author Jeffery Deaver.

When an improvised explosive device is found outside a hospital, the understaffed Middleton PD knows it’s up against a pro. No one takes credit for the sophisticated device—all that Detective Jake Sloan has to go on is a poem. The cryptic rhyme surfaced shortly after the bomb scare. But ex-soldier and football player Sloan has never been much of a poetry buff. When a second verse turns up, containing a message in code, he solicits the help of English professor Ciara Hawkins. Together, they rush to read between the lines and stop the countdown to tragedy. But as the clock ticks, Sloan senses that beneath this complex case is a motive that is simpler and more disturbing than anyone could have anticipated.

©2022 Gunner Publications LLC. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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A most mysterious storyline.

Overall a must read book! Very captivating and well written. Author was very talented and passionate about his writing.

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Nice twist to the story.

I really enjoyed this story and I love the twist towards the end. I will be reading more of this author.

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Best thing I’ve listened to in a long time

I was pleasantly surprised to be surprised. Complex plot, misdirection. A fun listen. Mr. Dealer hit this one out of the park.

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Excellent but too short

Deaver delivers a great story - as always. But it was too short and maybe there will be more. It is worth listening to, however.

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Enjoyable Short By J.D.

Fine little short story by Mr. Deaver. I liked the premise and this is right up there with his novels. If you like J.D's writing I would recommend this book. Aaron Shedlock does a good job narrating.

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3.5* short story

A well written short story with a predictable twist at the end. It's as if Deaver is just calling in these quickies between his greater works. The stories are like quick snacks to tide you over until you can devour a satisfying full book.

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Great story

Enjoyed this very much. I will be looking look for more from this author. Great read.

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Really really good book!

The book has a really good story line but unfortunately a cliffhanger ending in a way which was annoying. But the performance was very good!

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Amateurish

Seemed like something you would read from a first time author interesting plot, but not well. Developed interesting plot

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Brilliant story!!

This short story grabs you from the start..,how could it not when you have a possible militia group leaving bombs around the city? Then there are the poems that leave clues to the locations…you’ll get caught up in the rush! The ending will astound you…and leave you wanting more. Great performance by Aaron Shedliock, who really brought Detective Sloane to life.

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