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Peril by Post

By: Sheri Cobb South
Narrated by: Joel L. Froomkin
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The eighth book in the series finds John Pickett bound for England's scenic Lake District, where an unsigned letter has summoned him for an unspecified reason. Pickett and his wife Julia, the former Lady Fieldhurst, take a room at the Hart and Hound as the letter instructs him. Once installed there, however, Pickett can do nothing but wait for the anonymous contact to identify himself. A midnight search of the inn's register seems to identify the innkeeper, Ned Hawkins, as his man, but before Pickett can discover the reason for his summons, Hawkins is pushed from a cliff - surviving the fall only long enough to call Pickett's attention to the letter in his pocket.

With his contact dead and his only clue a letter containing nothing more than a rambling account of family news, Pickett knows he's on his own. But that isn't the worst of his problems: Julia saw the crime being committed, and although she can't identify the murderer, there is every indication that the killer knows he was seen - and intends to eliminate any possible witnesses.

Amidst a quirky cast of characters including a host of holiday-makers, a bucolic love triangle, an aspiring poet in the Romantic vein, and an old friend of his magistrate, Mr. Colquhoun, Pickett must discover the secret behind that urgent summons before a second, and far more personal, murder is committed.

©2018 Sheri Cobb South (P)2018 Sheri Cobb South

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Best book in the series!

I am so enjoying this series and the narration! Of all the books so far, this one is easily my favorite.

All of the books have been complete stores. I loved how this one, in particular, made reference to the prior issues. Even if you had not listened to those books (and shame on you), you were still able to get the feel for how the Pickett's came to be. Since this book focused a lot on John and Juia's relationship, it was especially rewarding to be reminded of a few elements of their past.

While I'm always going on and on about how great this narrator is, for this book I need to acknowledge the author. Cobb South can write! From the very beginning, the relationship between John and Julia is pretty special. John is on police work but takes his wife along and of course, mystery. The mystery was solid but it was the interplay between the two characters that made this listen They laughed, loved and lounged together. I loved their dynamic and it made for a great backdrop to the mystery.

I love this series but I think this book has a special place in my heart.

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I'm addicted, just give me more!

I'm in love with this series and these characters, this era. I started this series only a couple of books ago, and only because I love the narrator. Joel Froomkin is amazingly talented and I just had to know how he'd handle a historical romance.

Like I said now I'm addicted and can't listen to them fast enough. This adventure starts with an unsigned letter arriving at Bow Street asking for help. It sends John and Julia to the English Lake District in what appears to be their honeymoon, when in fact John is sent there to investigate. A picnic takes a turn for the deadly when they witness a man, their contact, being thrown off a cliff and into the river. They find him a while later, barely hanging on, but hearing his last words letter spoken over again. In a pocket they find a hidden letter, a letter they suspect hides a code. But with no way of knowing what the code is, who sent it or the intended recipient, they scrambles for answers.

I love how John and Julia are growing together. They are great as individuals, but even better still as a couple. Sure, they still have issues, but they are still a strong unit - growing ever stronger still. Every interaction is filled with love - even when they don't understand or agree with each other. They are a wonderful couple and will always have a special place in my heart. And one of these days I really need to go back and listen to how it all started, because I'm betting I've missed something special.

I might have mentioned this a time or two (or ten) earlier, but Joel Froomkin is a wonderful narrator. I love all his wide range of voices, voices that never fails - he keeps them up throughout the entire book. He nails all of them, they fit with the character/s he's portraying to a T. The best part? Froomkin isn't only narrating the book, he performs it, he takes you to the English Lake District, walking alongside John and Julia, and investigating with them.

I loved this book, it was a wonderful addition to the series and I can't wait for more books to be released, something tells me there are more adventures to be had.

A copy of this audiobook was generously provided by the author for an honest review.

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Continuing the delightful saga!

I look forward to each new installment in the John Picket mysteries and was not disappointed in this latest installment. I'm dying to see more about John's father and I'm sure that will come someday. In the meantime, the characters continue to grow and develop and the mystery continues to entertain. Please keep them coming!

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Love these stories!

I absolutely love the John Pickett Mysteries audiobooks. They are always full of suspense, danger, a dose of humor, and lots of sweet romance. Quite often there is also a little moral ambivalence, and John sometimes has to choose between the strict letter of the law and what his conscience tells him is right. There are always plenty of twists, turns, and surprises so that the listener is hard-pressed to identify the true culprit until the end. Sheri Cobb South is a masterful storyteller, and I look forward to her next story.

Joel Froomkin's narration is superb. He does an excellent job of providing unique voices for the different characters, both male and female, and his delivery is always smooth and just the right speed. He is one of my favorite narrators, no matter what the genre.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Another great John Pickett adventure:)

This is the second book in the John Pickett series that I've listened to and I love it as well as the first one:)

John Pickett and his wife Julia make a very amiable couple, their relationship is full of warmth, love and tenderness - you just feel it listening to their conversations, which makes them so much more relatable. But besides being wonderful human beings they are also very intelligent, bright sleuths, complementing each other in their investigations, which makes listening to their adventures so much more engaging:)
As protagonists they stand out in a whole crowd of colourful characters that people the pages of the book, and all of them feel real; some are funny, some irritating, some ominous... but all are unforgettable.

The plot is intriguing; it starts with an anonymous letter, so the first puzzle to solve is the identity of the sender... Soon the investigations turns into a murder case and then... no,no, no spoilers here:) Anyway, the story has a fast pace, turns and twists along the way and doesn't let you guess too early what the solution is going to be... well, to be honest, it actually finally surprises you - as a good crime story should:) But the best recommendation for it? I listened to it in one sitting, and that's over 8 hours of listening time, mind you:)

The narration by Mr Froomkin is great. He does really well male voices and is good with females, too, and he is great when it comes to delivering different accents (not only with respect to regional differences but social classes, too). I may not have liked Julia's voice so much, but her personality did shine through his words, so no star deduction for it:) Generally it's a very good interpretation of the book, with some good acting and an unexpected song on the way:)

DISCLAIMER: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Delightful Listen!

Wonderful investigation by John Pickett and his wife Lady Julia. Sheri Cobb South outdid herself with this story. I loved the vivid imagery and the tenderness in the story. The story has such a sweet insightful way of meshing people of the upper class with those of the trades. The characters of John Pickett and his wife are so endearing. I love how they communicate and try to help each other. The title of this book fits the plot so well too! The narration by Joel Froomkin is perfect! He has distinguished voices for the various characters, and his singing as John Pickett was spectacular at the dinner party. He adds authentic accents to various characters making the listen that much more enjoyable. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. This book is a standalone listen and part of a series. I cannot wait to listen to the next adventure by this talented author and narrator. The twists in the story are so well done.

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I like all the stories with John and Julia but this barely makes a full book let alone a mystery.
I think if it had been written as a prequel to the next book it would be more acceptable. There are many side stories and too many "find the handwriting" which makes it boring. I'm hoping the next one lives up to the others.

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Enjoy all the Pickett stories!!

Love the narration; historic content and overall Christie style of misleading the plot trail and circling back.

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surprising intrigue

great read - fun mystery - excellent narrator

I love the main character. He is a smart bow street runner, but delightfully nieve about women.












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I totally enjoyed this book,though I came into the series near the last book.It is well written and very witty.Mr Picket is a detective,I assume.He is sent a letter to investigate a matter and he and his new wife take a working honeymoon and almost do not make it home! Joel L. Froomkin was a wonderful narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'

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