The Corpse Reader

By: Antonio Garrido, Thomas Bunstead - translator

Narrated by: Todd Haberkorn

As the months went by, Cí learned to tell the differences between accidental wounds and those brought about in an attempt to kill; among the incisions made by hatchets and daggers, kitchen knives, machetes and swords; between a murder and a suicide.

Cí, a young scholar-turned-gravedigger in medieval China, has survived enough horrors and pain to last several lifetimes. He finally has the chance to return to his studies - only to receive orders from the Imperial Court to find the sadistic perpetrator of a series of brutal murders. With lives in jeopardy, Cí finds his gruesome investigation complicated by his old loyalties - and by his growing desire for the enigmatic beauty haunting his thoughts. Is he skilled enough to track down the murderer? Or will the killer claim him first?

©2011 Antonio Garrido (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

unusual

the narrator for this book was one of the best I've ever listened to!
story got a bit dragging and confusing at times.

Historicaly interrtrigeingg

A story as good as a Pearl Buck with a surprise at the ending and a satisfying end .

Well-constructed detective story

Antonio Garrido has given a great introduction to 13th century Chinese culture with this well-written detective story. He helps to endear us early to the main character Ci, and keeps us engaged throughout the book through the challenges of his early life that Ci was fleeing. The book keeps one guessing throughout and subtly promotes and virtues through the fiction. A delightful read, highly recommended.

Wonderful story of Chinese Forensics

A story of revenge, betrayal, loyalty and honor. A historical depiction of the beginning of the art and science of forensic pathologist in China. It was one of the first books I read on a kindle. I could not resist revisiting this audio book. So glad to hear such a wonderful performance of this brilliant story.

I was transported

What a wonderful story. I felt like I was reading about someone who really existed so long ago. I was holding my breath toward the end wondering how it would end. Well done.