The Haunted Season

A Max Tudor Mystery

By: G. M. Malliet

Narrated by: Michael Page

Lord and Lady Baaden-Boomethistle have been in residence for some weeks now, and the villagers are hoping for a return to the good old days, when the lord of the manor sprinkled benefits across the village like fairy dust. Father Max Tudor's invitation to dinner at the hall comes as a welcome novelty; it will be his first time meeting the famous family that once held sway in the area. Before he has time to starch his clerical collar and organize a babysitter, a sudden and suspicious death intervenes, and the handsome vicar's talent for sorting through clues to a murder is once again called into play in this charming and clever story.

©2015 G. M. Malliet (P)2015 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Critic reviews

"At least one head rolls in clergyman/detective Max Tudor's fifth seasonally themed case...[an] enjoyable blend of whimsy and homicide." ( Kirkus Reviews)

Another winner

I liked this as I have all of this series. I just love Max and I half hope that we get a prequel at some point with more of his MI5 story.

As with most of the Max series I didn't figure out the murderer. I was going in a totally different direction. I liked the excitement at the end. And the last two sentences? I need the next book now!!!

The narration, again, was perfect. I could listen to Michael Page all day long. Well, I guess I have.

Keep writing, Ms Malliet. We need more Max.

Another enjoyable story of Father Max

For those who've read other books in this series, this installment is no disappointment. Nether Monkslip continues to enhance its status as a place for spiritual and physical healing.....and too many murders. This series is sometimes wildly plotted with a muddying number of suspects and possible motives. However, the development of the main characters continues to deepen, and the Epilogue provided tantalizing suggestions about the continuation of the story line.

Well done.

Good story although the ending was hurried. I hope this is not the last Father Max book.

Another wonderful story by G.M.Malliet

What made the experience of listening to The Haunted Season the most enjoyable?

The author's reading of this book, like all the other Max Tudor mysteries, is great.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The Max Tudor mysteries are excellent, taken as individual books, but the greatest fun is in reading/listening from the first book, in succession. The author has fabulous twists and turns and the characters are well developed.

What does Michael Page bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Michael Page - I can really envision the characters by the way he uses his voice.
Although - there are some recording edits called for in the first few chapters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I think it's an 8-hour book, right? impossible.

Any additional comments?

These books are terrific to listen to while driving on a long work commute, to end the day, while doing chores, or just hanging around. Fantastic. Always sorry when they're over.

Big twist in the end

The characters are very good. I didn't expect this author to pull out an ending that didn't track with the ongoing story though. I am normally a very big fan of G. M. Malliet. It was nice, though, to get another back-story wrapped up. A bit too much religiosity.
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