Inspector Specter

By: E.J. Copperman

Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's Summary

Just when she thought she'd seen everything... Detective Lieutenant Anita McElone is one of Harbor Haven's finest. She's also a hard-boiled ghost skeptic. So when she shows up on the doorstep of Alison Kerby's Haunted Guesthouse to ask for supernatural help in solving the murder of her former partner, it's hard to tell which woman is more flabbergasted. But McElone is dead serious, so Alison promises to help in any way she can - even asking her resident ghosts, Paul and Maxie, for help with the case. As Paul's spirit source reveals some troubling information about the deceased detective, Alison wrestles with what to tell McElone. First, though, she has to find her... because the lieutenant has suddenly disappeared.

©2014 Jeffrey Cohen (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Wish there were more in the series!

What made the experience of listening to Inspector Specter the most enjoyable?

The narrator. She is absolutely fantastic.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters of Paul and Maxie.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene was at the end when Lt. McElone showed gratitude to the main character.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

All of these books in the series are excellent.

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Hilariously entertaining!

What made the experience of listening to Inspector Specter the most enjoyable?

It was great to finally see Anita involved in a paranormal situation.

What did you like best about this story?

That Anita and Allison became closer afterward.

Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconi’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I have listened to them all and I have a hard time choosing a favorite. I'm waiting for more!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I really enjoyed it, all the more because I've listened to the rest and feel "at home" with the characters. It's kind of a comforting feeling.

Any additional comments?

I'd highly recommend anyone who likes a haunting story, but more on the "light" side, to listen to these books.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love this series

The books in this series are so good that I am sad when I come to the end. The characters are well developed and funny. Their are enough personality quirks that make the characters come and alive. and seem real. The plot is rich with many twists and turns so it never becomes stagnant. This is one of my favorite series and I can't wait until the next book is available.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Fun!

Listened for Review (Audible)
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.50

Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating)

First Thought when Finished:Inspector Specter by E.J. Copperman was another delightful entry in the A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery series. This series has delightful characters, strong mysteries, and a ton of fun. They don't have to be read in order (I didn't), they work well as stand alone mysteries!

Audio Thoughts:

Narrated By Amanda Ronconi / Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins


When I first picked up this series (about a year ago), it was totally because Amanda narrates it. She pretty much rocks! She has a voice that just screams "fun"! I highly recommend these in audio!

Part of my Read It, Rate It, File It, DONE! reviews

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great book

loved it! great twists. kept me listening. look forward to more! keep them coming E.J.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Clever and Amusing

I thought the story cleverly done. Light hearted mystery. Reader seemed to fit the character well.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Excellent

I love this book. I have listened to all The Haunted Guest House stories one after the other and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I laughed out loud on many occasions.
The narration was so good, I was sad when I got to the end. Amanda Ronconi is a joy to listen to.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The series is getting very formulaic

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

It's a decent listen to pass the time, but there's nothing really earth-shattering here.

Would you be willing to try another book from E.J. Copperman? Why or why not?

Yes. I like the series, and it seems to be progressing toward something very interesting, but it's doing so slowly with a lot of the mundane and annoying as filler.

What about Amanda Ronconi’s performance did you like?

Amanda is the perfect voice for Allisen. She has the exasperated and snarky tone down perfectly. Unfortunately, she can also come across a bit whiny as well.

Any additional comments?

We get a few peeks into more of the dynamics of the ghost world in this book, and Paul seems to be progressing along nicely.

Unfortunately, outside of that we have the typical formula. A case is reluctantly taken on by our "heroin", she stumbles through it, and constantly missing obvious clues to her case and to the side story that is going on. The author is also very lazy in how she allows this to drag on as well ("I was about to make the phone call that would end all this silly, drawn-out drama, but oh something else came up... for the third time), which makes it even more frustrating.

I wish Allisen were a smarter, less annoying character, but I do love the supernatural aspect of the series.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Inspector Specter

I gave this a four star rating only because everyone can't always have a five star book. What I mean is, that I have read and listened to all of her books up until now and even though there is always a lot of extraneous information, it's a light easy read when you need a break from your regular readings. However, if I ever hear the name OLIVER, I will scream! Allison is asked by her best friends to watch their baby because they needed to go on vacation. OLIVER is left with her and we hear EVERY detail of his movements throughout the book. Thus taking away from the storyline at hand. The narrator is always great as far as I'm concerned. She has given the characters their own personality by her speaking like each of them. Good going Amanda! Let's get back on track with the detective work and your friends Paul and Maxie!

Love the book and I found only one air

I love the books these books, the only item that did not make sense is the following:
When the character Vinny is holding Allison at gunpoint in her own house, when the police come and take Vinny, when they take him away to the police station book him. They let him go after a little. Of time for questioning only. And the gun gets left behind at Allison‘s house.
This does not coincide with real life, because when there is a gun involved, play should have taken the gun also and kept Vinny overnight and Allison could have pressed charges to hold him there because he was threatening her life and everybody else around in her house

A truly good read, light humorous and fun.

If you could sum up Inspector Specter in three words, what would they be?

fun, witty, enjoyable

Who was your favorite character and why?

very much the mother, she was just a loveable character.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

again, I find this question so difficult because the story, was so enjoyable and just a pleasure to read.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

yes in places I certainly laughed, but did not really cry.

Any additional comments?

A great read, try investigating the work also of Chris Fieldwater, he has written some great works, and I understand not everyone would enjoy his work, but in my eyes most enjoyable, much like Km woods as well and John Ringo,

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great cozy mystery as usual!

I love this series! great humour and interesting mystery going on all read with great charisma

another good story.

Any additional comments?

love this series.
another well written story from e j Cooperman and performed by Amanda ronconi.
easy listening with a nice ending.
looking forward to the next one.

Another brilliant story with a ghostly touch.

I have found these stories easy listening and entertaining. I am glad I found them.

Good story nothing taxing

Would you listen to Inspector Specter again? Why?

I would listen again (I do with most of audible purchases) Good characters and a great story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Inspector Specter?

Macelone, giving up makes lap top

Which character – as performed by Amanda Ronconi – was your favourite?

Maxine definately