Fifth Son

Accident or suicide? That's the simple question put to Inspector Michael Green when a derelict stranger falls to his death from an abandoned church tower in a quiet river village at the edge of his jurisdiction. But when the victim turns out be a long-lost son of a local farm family cursed in recent years by tragedy, madness, and death, Green begins to suspect something far more sinister is at work. Probing the family's past, he uncovers a toxic mix of rigid fundamentalism, teenage rebellion, and a family secret so horrific that 20 years later, someone is still desperate to prevent the truth from coming to light.

©2004 Barbara Fradkin (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

slow build up

slow build up but once the twist started I was hooked. good read with a surprise ending.

This book is great introduction to a new author

This is the first book I have ever listened to by Barbara Fradkin. I think it is probably the first I've listened to that was set in Canada as well. The performance is enjoyable. I wanted to listen to more by this author after listening to this book.

Fifth son

I loved the way this murder was solved. The story unfolded so nicely. Another new author for me.

Narration ruined it

Narration put me to sleep and story was slow moving to boot. Tried 4 times and just couldn’t get through chapter 3.