The Dark Side of the Road

Ishmael Jones Mystery Series, Book 1

De: Simon R. Green

Narrado por: Gildart Jackson

Ishmael Jones is someone who can't afford to be noticed, someone who lives under the radar, who drives on the dark side of the road. He's employed to search out secrets, investigate mysteries and shine a light in dark places. Sometimes he kills people.

Invited by his employer, the enigmatic Colonel, to join him and his family for Christmas, Ishmael arrives at the grand but isolated Belcourt Manor in the midst of a blizzard to find that the Colonel has mysteriously disappeared. As he questions his fellow guests, Ishmael concludes that at least one of them - not least Ishmael himself - is harboring a dangerous secret, and that beneath the veneer of festive cheer lurk passion, jealousy, resentment and betrayal.

As a storm sets in, sealing off the Manor from the rest of the world, Ishmael must unmask a ruthless murderer before they strike again.

©2015 Simon R. Green (P)2018 Tantor

Couldn’t put it down

Yet another cracker from Simon R Green. He hasn’t written a book yet that I don’t love love love. Moving straight on to book 2.

Decent

It's decent, nothing amazingly special, but enough to listen to in 1-2 sittings without getting bored. The romance bits feel very rushed and extremely forced though, especially at the end. I would rather have had them replaced with more time given to the final confrontation.

An interesting plot, enhanced in no small way

An interesting plot, enhanced in no small way by the superb narration of Gildart Jackson. A lively and entertaining tale with a Dr. Who type of twist as you discover the main character and the villains are all aliens. Might not have finished this one without the help of Gildart Jackson. Despite the narration this one didn't quite make it into the top tier in my library, mainly because of the sci-fi content..

Liked it

I often don’t care for books with accents - good reader / good story .
I recommend to all, it’s quite enjoyable.

Dark but fun

A bit twisting, and lots of misdirection. I definitely didn’t see the ending coming. I enjoyed it.