Dead in the Water

Welcome Back to Scumble River, Book 1

By: Denise Swanson

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

The first audiobook in a brand new series featuring New York Times best-selling author Denise Swanson's beloved Scumble River setting and characters, Dead in the Water is a gripping mystery that won't let you go until the end.

A twister, a kidnapping, and a murder - oh my! Scumble River may never be the same.

For school psychologist Skye Denison, there's certainly no place like home. When a violent tornado devastates her small hometown of Scumble River, she can't see how the community will ever recover - especially since town councilman Zeke Lyons appears to have perished in the twister.

But things get even worse for Skye when her police chief husband, Wally, disappears in the midst of investigating Zeke's death, and evidence arises pointing to foul play. Did Zeke really die in the storm, or was he murdered? And could Wally be next on the criminal's hit list?

©2018 Denise Swanson (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Great story, Horrible Narration

I am so sad that Christine Leto is not narrating the new revamped series. I LOVE the Scumble River series. I own all the Paperbacks and the audible versions. I think Dead in the Water was a perfect title for the new launch. Not only did the twisters destroy Scumble River, the new new narrator Tanya Eby destroyed all the characters. I tried to finish listening but when she didn’t even make the correct pronunciation of Doozier, it was over for me. She sounds so much like a robot I looked her up to hear a sample of her other work. She sounds less robotic in some others. Sadly this will be my last audible visit to Scumble River. The stories are great so I am definitely continuing the books but am really sad to lose the audible version because Christine Leto brought such life to all the characters. This will be the first audible book I have ever returned for a refund.

Cozy with too much romance

I love a good cozy in between thrillers and suspense, but I’m not fond of too much romance and sappy stuff. It’s definitely worth a listen if you don’t mind that. The story was good, I liked the characters and the narrator was good.

a new fan

I read previous reviews about former narrator indicating this narration not good but since I'm new to this series I can't wait for book 2 and more by Ms Eby

BRING BACK THE VOICE OF SCUMBLE RIVER!

I love the Scumble River books. I was afraid the author would end the series with Skye and Wally's marriage, so I was totally excited to see that she was starting a new chapter in their story. I was disappointed to see that Christine Leto wasn't narrating, but hey, it's a Scumble River book so I had to get it. I. AM. SO. DISAPPOINTED! The new narrator just ruins what is otherwise a great book. She mispronounces names and her delivery is wooden. No one else has Christine Leto's Scumble River twang, but come on! Couldn't she listen to Ms. Leto's delivery of just one of the previous Scumble River books so she could at least pronounce the names correctly? I'm starting a review campaign. Any other Scumble River fans with me? BRING BACK THE VOICE OF SCUMBLE RIVER!!

Please don't change narrators!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No, only because I couldn't relate to the characters due to the change in narrator.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dead in the Water?

I liked that Wally's dad was more involved.

What didn’t you like about Tanya Eby’s performance?

Her inflections were wayyyyy off. I would have been better off reading this book myself. Her narration was a constant irritation the whole time I listened to this book.

Did Dead in the Water inspire you to do anything?

no

Any additional comments?

I probably won't buy anymore from this series if they keep the same narrator. Christine Leto became the voice of the characters after listening to all the previous books.

Not very exciting

It was a bit boring and disappointing. i had some difficulty staying interested on the book

narrator has the worst voice

The story was ok. The narrator had a very irritating voice. It was hard to get to the end because of it.

Dead in the Water

The lady who read this book makes it odd as scrumble river the voices sound odd without Christine Leto. I’ve purchased all 19 prior to this and makes it feel disjointed at first.

Good story

Good characters and story line.
Did not have any problems staying interested. Very descriptive in the story.

Dead in the Water

Love the story! Love the characters! The narrator is awful! Too monotone for the action taking place and the personalities of the characters in the story. She reads with no pep, sass or depth to her vocals. This is the wrong genre for her reading style and abilities.