Killer

A Jack Rhodes Mystery, Book 1

De: Stephen Carpenter

Narrado por: Noah Michael Levine

For fans of Robert Parker's smart but tough-as-nails heroes, screenwriter Stephen Carpenter introduces a new character to the mystery genre, Jack Rhodes. Jack is an author and former boxer who was on his way to literary success when his life was blown apart by the horrific suicide of his fiancee.

Devastated, Jack went on a fifteen-month alcoholic spiral into near oblivion before eventually working past his demons to become a best-selling crime novelist. But just as Jack is finishing his fourth book about a vicious serial killer, the LAPD interrupts his quiet routine with news of what appears to be a copycat murder from his first book. There's just one problem - the murder took place before Jack's book was published.

Jack begins to investigate, using techniques he learned through his meticulous research with police and FBI investigators. To his horror, Jack soon discovers that each of the murders he imagined are real...down to the most harrowing details. And Jack is Suspect Number One...

Jack winds up on the run, a fugitive haunted by his past and hunted by the very cops and FBI agents he has befriended. Jack must use every resource he has to prevent the murder of a woman he knows will be next in his series of novels. He must piece together shattered memories from the fragments he recalls during his drunken fifteen-month blackout.

©2010 Stephen Carpenter (P)2013 Stephen Carpenter

Great story....great narration.

If you could sum up Killer in three words, what would they be?

I liked it

Any additional comments?

Really liked it....lots of twists and turns...if you liked "Silence of the Lambs" even just a little bit you will enjoy this read!

Scary

What did you love best about Killer?

All the twist and turns. Just when you have it all figure out it goes another way.

What other book might you compare Killer to and why?

It reminds me of Stephen Kings books but this was a lot scarier from the very beginning.

What does Noah Michael Levine bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice kept me thinking he was the main character talking to me telling me what happen to him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This may sound strange to you but it was the first paragraph that moved me right away.

Good action story

This is a classic ‘guy’s book. Hardbitten action. Tough guys. All the women are beautiful, but smart and talented. Not really my type of book but kept me listening. My husband will love it!

A very entertaining read.

Someone else wrote a review saying something like it was a breath of fresh air. It was a delightful tale and I cannot wait for the next one. This one was a killer!!

Hope there is a sequel

I love the main character! The audible book was excellent! Hope Stephen Carpenter can get these two love birds in some more mischief!

Very Creative

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would. It was well thought out and had surprising twists in the mystery.

What did you like best about this story?

The suspense. It was quite captivating.

Have you listened to any of Noah Michael Levine’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No this was my only listen that I know of. He was good, but did not compell me to look for others he has done.

A good Crime cpaer

An interesting idea, followed through with a good plot. Bought this on a daily deal, and well worth it

A good book that was fun to listen to .

I saw this book on a Audible special, the story sounded unique and kind of an "oh wow" kind of idea so I bought it. My wife and I listened to it on a recent road trip. It was a fun listen. Noah Michael Levine was a good narrator and read the book with enough spirit to keep the story moving along as it was written. It did slow down toward the end, but over all it was good and has me looking for other books by Stephen Carpenter.

Very Good Book One

Very well done for the murder/thriller genre with a good flawed anti-hero. His backstory is nicely complex and realistically portrayed. I really liked that our hero is a writer and not a superhero or a McGiver.

I'm not sure how I feel about the first-person narrative which I found it a bit disconcerting. There seemed to be no real reason for it---no memoirs nor anyone telling the story to another. But other than that, the writing was top-notched and Mr. Levine's narration was excellent with lots of emotional qualities, including a really well-done drunk/drugged scene.

Lots of good supporting characters including the usual police detective who thinks our hero is guilty.

SPOILER ALERT:
Very imaginative plot with excellent twists and turns that kept me guessing almost to the end, except there's a technique often used in films where the story continues even after the main plot is seemingly wrapped up. That's a dead giveaway that someone won't stay down. It's used here, but made the ending much more satisfying.

Great book

Really enjoyed this book, can't wait for more in the series. Great narration also. Will look for other books by this narrator in the future