Whodunnit?: Murder in Mystery Manor

By: Anthony Zuiker

Narrated by: Gildart Jackson

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

A grand estate. Ten unsuspecting guests. A diabolical game of life and death.

A companion to the upcoming show Whodunnit? on ABC.

Ten excited guests arrive at the Westlake Estate, expecting a lavish retreat. They are the winners of a sweepstakes to "Live Like a Billionaire for a Week." But what was supposed to be a promising escape soon turns into a horrific nightmare. Within hours of arrival, the guests sit down for an extravagant dinner. When they pull their party poppers as instructed, a loud chorus of bangs resounds, followed by earsplitting screams as the guest seated at the head of the table bursts into flames and slumps to the floor. The others are told they must solve the crime or be the next victim. The killer, their diabolical host, is hiding among the frightened guests. Is the murderer the well-toned trophy wife, the retired deputy sheriff, the stoned college dropout, or perhaps the sweet, homely grandmother? The killer toys with them, inviting the guests to explore the lavish estate, from the stables to the hedge maze, in an effort to uncover the gory details of how the murderer pulled off such a gruesome murder. Alliances are forged carefully and information is shared warily, since none of the remaining guests knows whom to trust. The next to die a hideous death will be the one with the least accurate solution to the latest murder. In the end, only three guests will remain: the winner, the loser, and the killer.

Full of tricky plot twists and over-the-top schemes, Whodunnit? Murder in Mystery Manner is riveting required listening for mystery fans. Listeners are treated to an edge-of-their-seat thriller as they participate in solving the crime. It's Clue meets Ten Little Indians.

Anthony E. Zuiker is the creator and executive producer of the CSI franchise, which includes CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, and CSI: NY. His mystery reality show, Whodunnit?, is his first foray into unscripted television. He lives in Los Angeles with his three children and his wife, Michelle.

Whodunnit is performed by the show's host/butler, accomplished narrator Gildart Jackson.

©2013 Anthony Zuiker (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

suspenseful

I enjoyed it very much...I would recommend it as a great murder mystery book to listen to

can't wait for the next one

loved the crafting of each murder and the creativity. kept me guessing until the end

A waste of time!

The ending was awful: no explanation of how or why this was done. It was as if the author just ran out of interest. It was over the top and each murder became more impossible and implausible. I was irritated at the book halfway in but hung in hoping that the end would explain all. What a disappointment.

I thought I would hate this book

What made the experience of listening to Free: Whodunnit? the most enjoyable?

I love it

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes

What about Gildart Jackson’s performance did you like?

his voice can make you feel that you are in the room

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

i do not know

Any additional comments?

love it

I'm Hooked and Want More of These Audiobooks!

What made the experience of listening to Free: Whodunnit? the most enjoyable?

For starters, it was AWESOME that I was able to get this audiobook for free. I watched the show this past summer on ABC and became hooked on it after the first episode. I love a good mystery and find it amusing to attempt to play the role of a fledgling Sherlock Holmes, looking for clues and attempting to put them together to solve the mystery. I was able to do that with the show and hopefully can do the same with this audiobook! It's a perfect fit for me!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Free: Whodunnit??

I would have to say that one of the most memorable moments of "Whodunnit?: Murder In Mystery Manor" occurs at the very beginning of the story, when Giles first arrives at the manor, unsure of what he's gotten himself into, and is contemplating whether or not he's made a huge mistake by accepting a recent job offer from the manor's mysterious host (or hostess).

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

Before now, I had only seen Mr. Jackson in a few episodes of the supernatural drama series "Charmed" as good-guy-turned-ruthless-villain Gideon and, more recently, as Butler Giles in "Whodunnit?" this past summer. I thought his performance in both shows was nothing short of stellar, but I think he's done an extraordinary job in his narration of this audiobook. It's amazing how he's able to switch from one voice to another at the drop of a hat, and his manner of narration makes the listener feel as if they are actually present at the locations mentioned in the book. Listening to him, I could actually see myself at the base of the stone steps that lead to the manor's front doors. If Mr. Jackson hasn't considered becoming a part-time narrator/voiceover actor, he should seriously consider it. They definitely found the right guy for the show as well as this book!

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

Yes. It's so interesting that I simply could not bear to turn off my computer! I actually made some popcorn and ate it while listening to this book! That's how much I liked it!

Any additional comments?

Simply put, I am hooked and want more. Please, please PLEASE make more "Whodunnit?" books!

A Really Good Who Done It

If you could sum up Free: Whodunnit? in three words, what would they be?

Delicious, intriguing, entertaining

What did you like best about this story?

All the murders and the reaction of the "guests"

What does Gildart Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A 3rd dimension

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

Yes, I did

Any additional comments?

I want more please

This story is just amazing

I can't believe this story. it was just amazing and I can't believe who did it. amazing ending and awesome story with great detail

Minus 1 Star for the Ending

The very end doesn't make sense. It alludes to a deeper story, but not in any connected way. It felt tacked on a silly. Otherwise, a great story.

Midway through, I jumped to last chapter

Narration was perfect and I do have several books narrated by Jackson. As for the story itself, it did not hold my attention. Maybe it was me. it was free, so no waste of a credit.

Good entertainment

Very good entertainment for the casual mystery lover. Reminded me of radio stories from the early days of radio.