Terrier

The Legend of Beka Cooper #1

By: Tamora Pierce

Narrated by: Susan Denaker

Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce’s memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper–a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy. . . .
Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost’s Guard, commonly known as “the Provost’s Dogs.” To the surprise of both the veteran “Dogs” and her fellow “puppies,” Beka requests duty in the Lower City. The Lower City is a tough beat. But it’s also where Beka was born, and she’s comfortable there.
Beka gets her wish. She’s assigned to work with Mattes and Clary, famed veterans among the Provost’s Dogs, and they don’t know that Beka has something unique to offer. Beka is a good listener. So good, in fact, that she hears things that Mattes and Clary never could–information that is passed in murmurs when flocks of pigeons gather . . . murmurs that are the words of the dead. And the ranks of the dead will be growing if the Dogs can’t stop a crime wave the likes of which has never been seen. Luckily for the people of the Lower City, the new puppy is a true terrier!©2006 Tamora Pierce; (P)2006 Random House, Inc.

Rich and Dramatic

An excellent book brought delightfully to life by the narrator. The setting is detailed and complex, characters are never simple, and the mysteries are not straightforward. As Beka seeks to find her way and prove herself, we are swept along into a world of crime and friendship and complicated loyalties.

The narrator's use of accents and voices is spot on - we recognize the characters that populate the world at once.

Fabulous Storytelling!

Would you listen to Beka Cooper Book 1 again? Why?

Susan Denaker did a wonderful job narrating! Her different accents and tones really drew me into a story I already loved! I would definitely listen to it again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beka Cooper Book 1?

I always love how Tamora Pierce builds up her plot. It really draws you in.

What about Susan Denaker’s performance did you like?

Her voices for all the different characters was wonderful! I loved it.

wonderful

I love this author I read a lot of them as a teen and busy found this series and I have a new series to sink into.

Great Book

Great book, Only thing I had to over look. Is an young girl. Beating up grown men <some of whom have large swords> with nothing more than a night stick.
But even with that said. It was well written and very enjoyable.

I love Tamora Pierce's Tortall Legends series.

Never disappointed when it comes to Tamora Pierce. Susan Denaker is pretty good at narrating, always takes me a bit to get used too.

Such fun!

If you could sum up Beka Cooper Book 1 in three words, what would they be?

Exciting, dynamic, fun.

What other book might you compare Beka Cooper Book 1 to and why?

It feels very much like Tamora Pierce's other books, which is a very good thing in my opinion.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Tansy has to confront Roland's ghost in the pigeon and get him to move on.

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

This terrier bites.

Any additional comments?

I waited a long time for these books to come out so I could read them all together, and it was such a great experience for me. I read all of Tamora Pierce's books before college, and these were all out by the time I finished, so I listened to this on my way to graduate school (I drove across the country, and got to listen to all three!).

Always a great read.

I have listened to this book four times. that is a lot because I have almost all of Tamora Pierce's books and I have listened to those even more. Always a great read and informative. I learn so much and find a new perspective. Enjoy!

Great performance

Really great reading with voices that were easy to follow! The story is an excellent addition to the rest of the Tortall novels!

determined to make a difference

Beka is so determined to make a difference yet has to learn that sometimes that means hard choices. it is nice she isn't perfect and makes mistakes.

A great story about a Shero.

Tamora Pierce has written a great story about a young girl who dreams of being a Dog, essentially a police officer. This is the first book of the Beka Cooper series. This book is also prequel to the Alanna Series and deals with her husband the spymasters family history.

In this book you learn about Bekas background and why she wants to become a Dog. You are also in a journey of her early training to become a Dog and how she and her trainers solve 2 big cases. It’s an exciting book and even caught my husbands attention and my youngest daughter is beyond thrilled that I have added it to my audible library. Tamora Pierce writes for the YA age group, but I still enjoy her stories because she is such an awesome writer.