Night Tremors

De: Matt Coyle

Narrado por: Timothy McKean

Nightmares of the man he killed two years ago still chase Rick Cahill through his sleep. The memory of his murdered wife haunts him during waking hours. His private investigative work, secretly photographing adulterers, paid for his new house but stains his soul.

When an old nemesis asks for his help to free a man from prison, a man he thinks is wrongly convicted of murder, Rick grabs at the chance to turn his life around. His investigation takes him from the wealthy enclave of La Jolla to the dark underbelly of San Diego. His quest fractures his friendship with his mentor, endangers his steady job, and draws the ire of the police chief who had tried to put Rick behind bars forever. With the police on one side of the law and a vicious biker gang on the other, all trying to stop him from freeing the man in prison, Rick risks his life to uncover the truth that only the real killer knows - what happened one bloody night eight years earlier.

©2015 Matt Coyle (P)2015 Matt Coyle

Love the San Diego Setting

Good, interesting characters that are brought alive by the very good narrator. I live in San Diego and Matt Cole captures the nuances of place that only a resident can - it’s a lot more than sand, bikinis, and surfing.

Tragic Classical Flawed Hero or Antihero

The PI Rick is the classical tragic flawed hero or an antihero depending upon one's point of view. His motto should be, "If it wasn't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all".

If there is a big pile of doo-doo Rick will inadvertently step into it. Rick has a good heart and sometimes does the wrong things for the right reasons. He is a man of conscience and a truth seeker no matter the cost, and the cost can be dear. Because of this Rick is estranged from the police, friends and his now his former employer who had been his dad's friend.

The big surprise in the novel wasn't a surprise for me as I saw it coming very early in the book. That is why I only gave the story three stars. I liked the story well enough and I sort of have a thing for tragic flawed classical heroes, however to me the big surprise twist was foreseeable. There was a secondary twist which was less predictable.

The narrator did a good job with the character voices, I especially liked how he portrayed the Texas lawyer even though it may of been a bit over the top. I feel though that the narration was a bit choppy and could of been smoother for the parts where the characters weren't speaking.

The main strength of the novel I feel was Rick's character development, his choices and motivation for his actions.

All in all it was satisfactory listen.

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poor narration, just seems kinda monotone

poor narration, just seems kinda monotone, great story though. really enjoyed listening to this story

What is Reality?

Could keeps you guessing as to where it’s going. Some you can project, some ambush you, which is more fun. His writing was better in his first book. Less descriptive in this one. Still, a fun story to follow.
The narration could not have been worse. Flat…felt like he was reading instead of being in character way too often. Absolutely took away from the quality of the work.

The evil in our world.

It was a great story very good READ. But so sad that there are people in this world that kill others without a conscience. Reminding me of the wars that are going on right now in Ukraine and Israel and Palestine so sad.