• All She Wrote

  • Holmes and Moriarity, Book 2
  • By: Josh Lanyon
  • Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
  • Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (528 ratings)

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All She Wrote

By: Josh Lanyon
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
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A murderous fall down icy stairs is nearly the death of Anna Hitchcock, the much-beloved "American Agatha Christie" and Christopher Holmes' former mentor. Anna's plea for him to host her annual winter writing retreat touches all Kit's sore spots - traveling, teaching writing classes, and separation from his new lover, J. X. Moriarity. For J. X., Kit's cancellation of yet another romantic weekend is the death knell of a relationship that has been limping along for months. But that's just as well, right? Kit isn't ready for anything serious and besides, Kit owes Anna far too much to refuse.

Faster than you can say "Miss Marple wears boxer shorts", Kit is snooping around Anna's elegant, snowbound mansion in the Berkshires for clues as to who's trying to kill her. A tough task with six amateur sleuths underfoot. Six budding writers with a tangled web of dark undercurrents running among them. Slowly, Kit gets the uneasy feeling that the secret may lie between the pages of someone's fictional past. Unfortunately, a clever killer is one step ahead. And it may be too late for J. X. to ride to the rescue.

Warning: Contains one irascible, 40-year-old mystery writer who desperately needs to get laid, one exasperated 30-something ex-cop only too happy to oblige, an isolated country manor that needs the thermostat cranked up, various assorted aspiring and perspiring authors, and a merciless killer who may have read one too many mystery novels.

©2011 Samhain Publishing (P)2013 Josh Lanyon

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Josh Lanyon does it again!!

Where does All She Wrote rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would say that it's in my "Top 5" list of audiobooks I've listened to.

What other book might you compare All She Wrote to and why?

I don't think I could compare it to other books because this differs too much from everything else I listen to. I would only be able to compare it to another Josh Lanyon book but that wouldn't work out well either since they're all so different.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are a lot of good scenes so it's hard to choose from. I would say one of my favorite scenes is when Christopher was in the hospital and the doctor asks if Christopher is allergic to any medicines and he says "I'm allergic to cantaloupe.........and probably honeydew too." The randomness of that statement made me laugh.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I absolutely will next time.

Any additional comments?

I'm eagerly waiting for "The Boy With the Painful Tattoo" to be released because this series has me hooked!!

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Great mystery and romance

Would you consider the audio edition of All She Wrote to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print but I really enjoyed the audio.

What did you like best about this story?

Really great characters who were engaging and dynamic.

What does Kevin R. Free bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is a good narrator but some characters were a touch inconstant in the voicing.

If you could take any character from All She Wrote out to dinner, who would it be and why?

JX Moriarity, I have a bit of a crush!

Any additional comments?

Another great story that kept me guessing the whole time. I really did not know who to suspect!! Great story telling and a really well done puzzle. The end felt a little lackluster but overall the story really flowed.

Holmes is once again dealing with a need to change his writing and relationship. He is dragging his feet in the love department and needs to get over a few things before he can really commit. In his career he really needs to get with it and step out of his literary comfort zone. So, he jumps at the excuse to visit his old mentor and help her with a writing workshop after she has a terrible accident.

Cue the drama and murder plots!! There are so many curves and twist in this tale it is hard to decide who is the best suspect or if there is a plot at all. There seriously are moments when I thought maybe these people just have super bad luck! In the end I would have liked more justice but I understand why it turned out the way it did.

The romance takes a steamier and more detailed turn. I was ok with the MM action, even though it ramped up a bit from the last book. It all made sense and was important to the dynamic of the couple. It was really well done and not at all uncomfortable. I really love Kit and JX as a couple, their varied personalities really compliment each other.

I am now super excited for the next book but having trouble finding a clear release date!! Please let it be soon!!

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Great fun mystery, exquisite narration

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

Oh, yes! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a really good mystery. Kit, the leading character is witty, with a self-deprecating sort of humor which brings lots of fun to the story. His friend and lover, J.X., is really really cool, as well as smart, kind, and so patient.

The narration is simply perfection, Kevin R. Free has the exact voice i've imagined for Kit, as well as for J.X., and that's not an easy feat. He manages to bring to life all the different voices and nuances, adding a new dimension to an already pretty perfect book.

What did you like best about this story?

The mystery, the humor, and getting to spend more time with Kit and J.X. (always such a treat!)

Which scene was your favorite?

One of my favorite scenes is the one where Kit discovers something new about himself with J.X.'s help. Kit needs to trust someone again, and here he understands, i think, that he can at least begin to.

If you could take any character from All She Wrote out to dinner, who would it be and why?

J.X. and Kit. I'd like to get to know J.X. better, and i'm sure that Kit's input will be quite entertaining.

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Classic tale; modern mores

Where does All She Wrote rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a traditional murder mystery inhabited by many of the usual suspects. It contains likable characters and provides gossipy insights into the publishing world. The protagonist's insecurities are endearing if overdone, and his boyfriend (an ex-cop) is too dishy and too tender to be true. I was slightly embarrassed to learn more about the mechanics of gay sex than I was ready to know -- but then, I am an older woman raised in an age more given to implication than to description. Nothing offensive here, though -- in fact, it's downright sentimental. The mystery is satisfying, and justice is done, though in secret. The narration is smooth and well paced, fitting the characters well.

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Kit and JX

I had a fantastic time listening to Kevin R. Free faultlessly and animatedly narrate All She Wrote.

Kit and JX , the heroes , are both wonderful characters . I like them from book 1. Kit is neurotic, insecure , sarcastic and professional and emotional stunt.
JX is trustworthy , well grounded, professionally successful, and in love with Kit -for years.
This book fully explore they as individuals and as a couple.

As for the mystery it was "brilliant darling".

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Love them

I really love reading this series!

Well written, fun plots, and relatable relationship dilemmas.

Highly recommend

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Another Good One!

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Poor J.X. Has his work cut out for him with Chris!

I was so baffled by this mystery and with all the guessing Chris did about who the likely culprit was, I was completely caught off guard when that, ah-ha moment hit!

I loved how this story ended and thank goodness J.X. Has some sense! LOL

GREAT MYSTERY!

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Frustratingly laugh out loud sleuthing

The main character makes me satisfyingly, annoyed as he works through his hangups, history and yearnings. Really lovely, written story and recommend to all.

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Dated and ridiculous

Like stepping back into the 90s - calling people chicks, using floppy disks, the first book used “phat” as if it was still what the cool kids are doing. That one might have been from the 80s actually. Also, there’s that light sprinkling of clumsy racial and body size stereotypes so familiar from then. Only the audio is from 2014…

Also the MC is quite snide about writers, about who is or isn’t good, it sounds like the authors personal opinions. Which is laughable considering this isn’t the great American novel. I mean the sex scenes alone are alternately hysterical and boring. You know if you can skip them and miss no plot they should be cut.

Three stars for entertainment, though not always intended as such.

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Murder and romance

angst, closed-circle-mystery, false-conclusions, friendship, frustration, snow-season, relationship-issues, relationships, verbal-humor, m/m cozy-mystery, m/m romantic-suspense, murder, murder-investigation, invested-erotica, self-worth-issues, writers, wry-humor, editor, snarky*****

Cristopher is conned into helping with an annual winter writing retreat in Connecticut by one of his oldest friends/mentor because she believes that someone is trying to kill her. This comes at a time when he is buried in angst over the man he probably loves. So off he goes. He feels woefully inadequate to the tasks she has set for him, and then he is nearly killed (JX to the rescue!). The sleuthing becomes a reluctantly joint effort and the romance...
Excellent plot with hazardous red herrings, massive twists, fantastic characters, and a setting to die for. Loved it!
Voice actor Kevin R. Free is perfectly attuned to the main characters and makes a fun read spectacular!

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