The Providence Rider

A Matthew Corbett Novel, Book 4

By: Robert R. McCammon

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

The Providence Rider is the fourth installment in the extraordinary series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, professional problem solver. The narrative begins in the winter of 1703, with Matthew still haunted by his lethal encounter with notorious mass murderer Tyranthus Slaughter. When an unexplained series of explosions rocks his Manhattan neighborhood, Matthew finds himself forced to confront a new and unexpected problem. Someone is trying - and trying very hard - to get his attention. That someone is a shadowy figure from out of Matthew's past: the elusive Dr. Fell.

The doctor, it turns out, has a problem of his own, one that requires the exclusive services of Matthew Corbett.The ensuing narrative moves swiftly and gracefully from the emerging metropolis of New York City to Pendulum Island in the remote Bermudas. In the course of his journey, Matthew encounters a truly Dickensian assortment of memorable, often grotesque, antagonists. These include Sirki, the giant, deceptively soft-spoken East Indian killer, Dr. Jonathan Gentry, an expert in exotic potions with a substance abuse problem of his own, the beautiful but murderous Aria Chillany, and, of course, the master manipulator and "Emperor of Crime" on two continents, Dr. Fell himself. The result is both an exquisitely constructed novel of suspense and a meticulous recreation of a bygone era.

Filled with danger, narrative surprises, and an almost tangible sense of place, The Providence Rider is historical fiction at its finest and most developed. It is the novel that McCammon's many devoted readers have been waiting for. They will not be disappointed.

©2012 Robert McCammon (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Dr No?

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Professor Fell's island seemed too reminiscent of James Bond's Dr. No. I remain, however, a devoted fan of Matthew Corbett.

Wonderful

Each Matthew Corbett novel seems to get better and better . And Eduardo's performance was fantastic as usual

always the best.

I love this series. Love the author and his ever creative mind. Narrator can't possibly be better. These books have me hooked!!

Simply amazing!

I love this series. Robert McCammon has a talent for drawing you in and keeping you on your toes.

What a wonderful absorbing series....

Having listened to all four books in the series I must ask the question..

WHERE IS BOOK FIVE ?

Beautifully written, every word fits into the intricate puzzle that keeps you on edge until the last paragraph.

Again, Ballerini narrates with passion, bringing the characters to life with an intensity that surpasses all others .

Very good

Maybe my favorite thus far. Also, this is the best narrator I’ve heard on audible.

Wonderful story unfolding!

Can't get enough of these adventures with Matthew Corbet. Downloading the next journey as this one finishes.

One of the best ones yet!

This and the First book have been my favorites so far in the series. I'm listening to them in order but this book was really good!

Read the entire series...

of four books and am looking forward to more by this author and this narrator. Unlike many characters, this protagonist, although very intelligent, is not superhuman. He possesses weaknesses as well as strengths, petty emotions as well as generous ones. He learns from experiences. The author is very descriptive, so I had no difficulty visualizing the scenes and the action taking place.

The narrator is excellent. I am picky about narrators, so that is saying something.

Completely Captivated

I just finished this fourth book of the Matthew Corbett series and I haven't read anything else besides the series for the past few weeks. I have to preface this by saying that I rarely read murder mysteries or detective novels unless I am starting on a long road trip and need incentive to stay in the car or need a book for a plane flight and am in the airport. It is because I feel they are a basically shallow read. BUT this series is different: to start with, it is very well written,a must for me. The characters are well developed, the plot is riveting and the twists are very imaginative. Then you have the narrator who is one of the best I have heard on Audible. What is best is that once you have read the first book and loved it, then you have four more! VERY satisfying read.