Whack-a-Mole

John Ceepak, Book 3

By: Chris Grabenstein

Narrated by: Jeff Woodman

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

John Ceepak and Danny Boyle return with the hunt for a long-dormant serial killer who might be ready to strike again. An innocent discovery on the beach in Sea Haven pits Ceepak against a killer with a code just as rigid as his own. When the killer targets his next victim, the consequences becomes dire for Ceepak and Boyle. This is a game they must win.

Don't miss other adventures featuring Sea Haven's finest, including the first book in the series, Tilt-a-Whirl, and the second, Mad Mouse.

©2007 Chris Grabenstein (P)2007 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Another winner." ( Booklist)

Fun Series

My favorite type of books are murder mysteries and I tend to like them a little darker than this series, but I really have enjoyed every book in the John Ceepak series. They are good mysteries and lots of fun. I find myself laughing out loud several times throughout the books and I love the characters. The narrator does an amazing job with the voices, particularly the male ones. I definitely recommend this book for a fun, easy read.

I love this series

wow another book in this series set in a fake town on the Jersey shore. part seaside heights n part beach haven. a fabulous narrator too. thoroughly enjoyable

love this series more and more

the characters develop, the stories are always good. in three books this series gets better and better.

Love the series best narrator ever

I have listened to three books in a row. I love the series, I love the characters , and the narrator really makes this enjoyable.

Love the series!

It is such a cute and entertaining series. This particular book didn't need to get so "uncomfortable" in the verbiage as it did.... but all in all the book was entertaining. As always, you never know who the bad guy really is until closer to the end so it keeps you turning the pages!

Love you JC! Too bad you are gonna be off the market! :)

The books just grow on you

OK, these books are not exactly works of great art, but something about them is fun and entertaining all the same. I really like the narration....

Who is the intended audience?

Chris Grabenstein is a former standup comedian who writes light, funny and sometimes preachy "Who-done-it" novels. The audience would appear to be young adults. The stories are told in the first person of Danny Boyle who is the junior partner of the main character, policeman John Ceepak. Jeff Woodman does outstanding narration as Danny Boyle's voice.

This book is about the Bruce Spingsteen quoting Ceepak solving a mass murder case that began almost 30 years ago and continues today. The setting is a New Jersey resort beach town.

The book is quick and fun reading of a plot that is not very complex.

Spoiler: Ceepak solves the serial murder mystery in the end then he gets married.

I'm falling in love.

I am falling in love with John Ceepak. A veteran of Afghanistan turned cop in a beach town Ceepak cannot tell a lie nor tolerate those who do. These light mysteries are totally entertaining. A great bargain when you buy the Kindle book first.

So Entertaining!

I am so taken with this terrific series. The John Ceepak character is so charming and so wonderfully humorous that I am smitten.
I love the Jersey Shore! I have never been there, but now I totally feel the need to visit! And during the summer!
I adore all the references to Bruce Springsteen and his music. Such a clever touch.
And how awesome about Ceepak and Rita!
Jeff Woodman does a terrific job making all the characters so distinct including accents and the ever-difficult women's voices.
Overall, so much fun and a lively distraction from many of today's problems.

Another good one

As with many detective stories the subject matter is a bit harsh. However, it's told in a light hearted way. Ceepak is a bit too perfect, gotta wonder if he'll ever crack.