Deadlines

Deadlines Mysteries, Book 1

By: Camilla Chafer

Narrated by: Vanessa Potena Perry

Shayne Winter thought she had it all: a dream job at the LA Chronicle, a sleek new apartment, and a picture-perfect LA lifestyle. But day one is a disaster—her apartment is a wreck with a roguishly handsome squatter, and her new job as chief reporter has been reduced to writing obituaries after her predecessor, Ben Kosina, waltzes back in.

When her first assignment—the accidental death of washed-up child star Chucky Barnard—takes a twist, Shayne sees her shot at redemption. Chucky’s sister insists it was murder, and Shayne is determined to uncover the truth. But with a stubborn detective, a cutthroat Ben, and a killer watching her every move, she’s in over her head. To save her career and her life, Shayne must crack the case—before the killer sets her final deadline.

©2016 Camilla Chafer (P)2026 Camilla Chafer

Great listen

Such an easy and enjoyable listen. I loved meeting Shayne and rooting for her throughout the book. She’s a strong leading character with just the right amount of flaws to make her feel believable. Her budding romances and the mystery surrounding Chucky’s death kept me intrigued throughout. While I usually read books, I’d recommend listening to this one. The narrator really brings to life all of the main characters and nails the comedic timing of the characters’ witty banter. Overall, such a fun listen.

How easy it was to listen and follow along. I didn’t want to stop listening. I had to find out what happened.

I loved the narration of the story and can’t wait to listen to the next book in the series!