Prodigal Son

The Mike Garrity Mysteries

By: Thomas B. Cavanagh

Narrated by: C.L. Berns

With the clarity of Robert B. Parker and the complexity of Michael Connolly, [this thriller] disturbs and charms at the same time. Booklist

Once a cancer patient, former Orlando detective Mike Garrity is a survivor for now, at least. Death has a way of following him around, like a black cloud over his head. If its not his own mortality he's thinking about, its someone else's. Like his teenage daughters friend who just died of a suspected suicide. Or the woman he's just met in his cancer support group, Debbie, who learns that she doesn't have much longer to live.

Maybe Mike has gotten soft during his second chance. He cant refuse to help Debbie when she asks him to track down the son she gave up for adoption more than twenty years ago. But his investigation leads to a dead body, which leads to Mike becoming the prime suspect in the murder. Desperate to clear his name, Mike soon uncovers a shocking betrayal. As a hurricane barrels towards the Sunshine State, a different kind of storm is brewing, one that will send Mike and everyone he loves running for cover...

Praise for the award-winning Head Games

"An Orlando, Florida, thriller that reads like a high-speed theme park ride... with dark humor so sharp it'll make you bleed." Brian Freeman, New York Times bestselling author

"Carl Hiaasen fans will be thrilled to know there's a new kid on the block. If you liked Basket Case, you'll flip over Thomas B. Cavanagh's sardonically and outrageously funny lead character." Charlotte Hughes, New York Times bestselling author

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Critic reviews

"With the clarity of Robert B.Parker and the complexity of Michael Connolly, [this thriller] disturbs and charms at the same time." Booklist

Just as good as Head Games!

I was excited when I heard that Mike Garrity would be returning in another book, it holds up to the first boom without a doubt, so much realism and well built mystery! I'll be listening to both Head Games and Prodigal Son again in the near future, largely due to the phenomenal narration of C.L Berns who is quickly becoming my favorite voice (or many different voices) to listen to. You won't regret listening!

Awesome book

The title tells it all about Mike Garrity and his independent ways of living and working.
CL Berns does an awesome job of reading and articulating every word. He depicts every character with an unusual voice. Can't wait to hear another one of the books he transcribes.

Another great book! Looking forward to a series.

CL Berns brings Thomas Cavanaugh’s characters to life in this sequel to “Head Games”. Give it a listen, you’ll be glad you did!

Great book!! Hope there are more!

I really enjoyed this series and hope it continues! What a great storyline. It has twists and turns you don’t expect and you can relate to the characters. And who doesn’t love a good book narrated by CL Berns!