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The Candy Man

By: John Holt
Narrated by: Joe Voegler
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The name's Daniels, Jack Daniels - just like the whiskey you know. I'm a private detective. And I can't help butting my nose into other people's business. It's what I do. You get used to it. It becomes a way of life almost. After a while it comes natural to you, automatic, like breathing, or eating, although not quite as enjoyable. It's a habit that I just can't break. I just can't help it.

But sometimes it can lead you into trouble....

©2015 John Holt (P)2018 John Holt Crime Fiction Fiction Hard-Boiled Mystery Crime Exciting Witty
Engaging Plot • Clever Twists • Outstanding Narration • Well-developed Storyline • Intriguing Mystery • Natural Delivery

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Jack Daniels, PI, is snarky and smart. I love the compassion he shows to others. This is a short, easy listen.

I had a difficult time understanding the narrator. He mumbles, runs his words together, and it sounds like he's sucking on a cough drop. I turned my player down to 0.75 speed so I could understand him.

I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Narrator is very hard to understand!

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The Candy Man was a fun listen. It's a noir-ish detective story based on the character Jack Daniels. His character is full-bodied and the story is solid although short. I enjoyed it. Good writing by John holt.

Joe Voegler's voice was great for Jack Daniels. He had a lot of characterization and voice inflections. He sounded like the real deal.

An overall good combination with story and reader.

A Good Detective Short Story

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I believe the story would have been great but this narrator was the right one. Found the voice grating on my nerves and could not enjoy the audiobook

Bad narrator

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If you want a quick listen and want to enjoy a good PI book, take a listen to "The Candy Man". It is fun and cleverly written in the first person,which made for a great listen.

I liked how the narrator, Joe Voegler, held you captive by bringing each of the characters to life, especially the main character Jack Daniels!

fun and witty PI story

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A short mystery that has an unexpected ending. The story is well written.
The narration is okay. It got better after listening to the entire story. However he is hard to listen to and understand at times.

I will definitely listen to more of John Holt's books. Hopefully with a new narrator.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

Good quick mystery

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