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Scheme

By: Jeffery Deaver
Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock
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Publisher's summary

A detective tracks a poetry-obsessed serial bomber—meter by deadly meter—in an explosively clever short story by international bestselling author Jeffery Deaver.

When an improvised explosive device is found outside a hospital, the understaffed Middleton PD knows it’s up against a pro. No one takes credit for the sophisticated device—all that Detective Jake Sloan has to go on is a poem. The cryptic rhyme surfaced shortly after the bomb scare. But ex-soldier and football player Sloan has never been much of a poetry buff. When a second verse turns up, containing a message in code, he solicits the help of English professor Ciara Hawkins. Together, they rush to read between the lines and stop the countdown to tragedy. But as the clock ticks, Sloan senses that beneath this complex case is a motive that is simpler and more disturbing than anyone could have anticipated.

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About the Creator- Jeffery Deaver

About the Creator

Jeffery Deaver is an international number-one bestselling author. His books are sold in 150 countries and have been translated into 25 languages. He has served two terms as president of Mystery Writers of America, and was recently named a Grand Master of MWA, whose ranks include Agatha Christie, Ellery Queen, Mary Higgins Clark, and Walter Mosley.
The author of 43 novels, three collections of short stories and a nonfiction law book, and a lyricist of a country-western album, he’s received or been shortlisted for dozens of awards. His The Bodies Left Behind was named Novel of the Year by the International Thriller Writers, and his Lincoln Rhyme thriller, The Broken Window, and a stand-alone, Edge, were also nominated for that prize. The Garden of Beasts won the Steel Dagger from the Crime Writers Association in England. He’s also been nominated for eight Edgar Awards by the MWA.
Deaver has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention, Strand Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Raymond Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy
Deaver's most recent works are Hunting Time, a Colter Shaw novel, and The Broken Doll, a four-story collection from Amazon Original Stories. His Shaw novel, The Never Game, will be a CBS Prime-time series later this year.

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A most mysterious storyline.

Overall a must read book! Very captivating and well written. Author was very talented and passionate about his writing.

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Nice twist to the story.

I really enjoyed this story and I love the twist towards the end. I will be reading more of this author.

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Best thing I’ve listened to in a long time

I was pleasantly surprised to be surprised. Complex plot, misdirection. A fun listen. Mr. Dealer hit this one out of the park.

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Enjoyable Short By J.D.

Fine little short story by Mr. Deaver. I liked the premise and this is right up there with his novels. If you like J.D's writing I would recommend this book. Aaron Shedlock does a good job narrating.

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Excellent but too short

Deaver delivers a great story - as always. But it was too short and maybe there will be more. It is worth listening to, however.

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3.5* short story

A well written short story with a predictable twist at the end. It's as if Deaver is just calling in these quickies between his greater works. The stories are like quick snacks to tide you over until you can devour a satisfying full book.

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Great story

Enjoyed this very much. I will be looking look for more from this author. Great read.

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Really really good book!

The book has a really good story line but unfortunately a cliffhanger ending in a way which was annoying. But the performance was very good!

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Amateurish

Seemed like something you would read from a first time author interesting plot, but not well. Developed interesting plot

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Detailed and interesting short story

The author mentioned people and details of poetry history which got me exploring for accuracy. I credit this book for adding to my education and being very well written. Now I want to read more Jeffery Deaver books. Good job, Mr. Deaver!

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