• The Sniper's Wife

  • The Joe Gunther Mysteries, Book 13
  • By: Archer Mayor
  • Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
  • Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,481 ratings)

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The Sniper's Wife

By: Archer Mayor
Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
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Publisher's summary

The harrowing call comes from the NYPD: Willy's ex-wife Mary has been found dead in her Lower East Side apartment, and Willy is asked to identify the body.

Torn from his beloved Vermont, Willy returns to the city of his hard-drinking youth with misgivings that deepen when he sees Mary's sad corpse on a gurney. Because of a fresh puncture mark in her arm, the police think she overdosed. But Willy has doubts.

Driven by loss and guilt, Willy searches deeper and deeper into his past, to a long-ago Vietnam where he was a merciless loner known as the Sniper. Soon he will answer for his old sins....and live up to his chilling nickname.

©2018 Archer Mayor (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Joe Gunther Bk 13

I was new to Joe Gunther mysteries //Archer Mayor and began listening with book 1. I was captivated by the character building of all the individuals in the series. I almost feel like I know each of their doppelgangers in my own life. As I was saying I began with book 1 and became so entrenched in the Joe Gunther mysteries I binged listened to all 32 books with fascination, escape, and enjoyment. I love the less than perfect characters, the thought processes each character manipulates and how each struggle with mental demons (some more than others) that make them real and come to life. I am also really impressed that not one of Mr Mayor’s stories (of all 32 books) repeat themselves in story line which is a impressive feat. My only disappointment is the next book isn’t out until Sept 2022.

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refreshing change!

I love Willie being center stage in this book. He's a favorite character if mine. Very nice not having Gail's nasal whining! The last 2 books were putting me off the series. kudos to the author for this one!

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Love it!!!!

Great twist in the story. Great characters. Willie character is great, excellent story. One of my favorite authors.

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Hello Willy

Nice to leave Vermont and Gail behind. Excellent and accurate commentary on NYC. Now on to book 13

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Who is Willy

Great side story of Willy and why we love him. Give the big guy a hug

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New Perspective

Wonderful change of perspective from Joe to Willy. Emphasises the narrator's incredible talent in this series.

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Superb!

Twisted, convoluted and well written. Love that it’s about Willie Kunkle with Joe and Sammy on the fringes. Well done!

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compelling

I couldn't stop from the minute the book started I could not let it go I loved it thus far my favorite. although I love all of the Joe Gunther series books

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Willie rules!

An unexpected and strangely moving new direction for this series. Willie’s back story is well told and deeply satisfying.

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outstanding detective series

loved every book in this series. narration is perfect for each of the characters and is engaging. great series!!!

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