The Night Woods

A Mercy Carr Mystery

De: Paula Munier

Narrado por: Kathleen McInerney

"McInerney expertly sets the pace in scene after scene, driving listeners ever closer to the complicated answers at the heart of this mystery." —AudioFile on A Borrowing of Bones

The sixth Mercy Carr Mystery in which Mercy and Elvis must prove the innocence of a new friend accused of murder.

Record snow and sleet and rain are pummeling Vermont and a wild boar has escaped from an exclusive hunting club nearby—but that won’t stop a very pregnant and very bored Mercy Carr from hiking her beloved woods with her loyal dog Elvis. She’s supposed to be decorating the nursery and helping her mother plan the baby shower, but she’d much rather be playing Scrabble with Homer Grant, a word-loving, shotgun-toting hermit living deep in the forest. But when she and Elvis drop by Homer’s cabin for their weekly game, they arrive to find an unknown dead man—and no sign of Homer.

As they search the woods, Mercy discovers a patch of devastation that could only be left behind by wild boar. She’s relieved when Elvis tracks Homer, injured but alive. But Homer’s troubles are far from over, as he’s still the number one suspect and he remembers nothing of the attack. When another corpse with a link to Homer is found, Mercy is determined to help her friend, an effort complicated by the unexpected arrival of her young cousin Tandie, sent by Mercy’s mother to keep an eye on her until the baby is born.

As the floods worsen, Troy and Susie Bear are called out with all the other first responders, and Mercy finds herself alone at Grackle Tree Farm with a concussed Homer, Tandie, and Elvis. As waters rise and the wild boar rampages, Mercy realizes that the murderer is out there ready to strike again, this time much closer to home.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

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<p>Praise for <i>The Night Woods:</i><br><br><i>"Munier excels at multiple storylines in character-driven mysteries. This follow-up to Home at Night has a complex story that weaves together The Odyssey with murders and an account of returning veterans, such as Mercy and Elvis, who experience PTSD." </i>- <i>Library Journal </i>(starred review)<br><br>"Cerebral clues and high adventure combine in an exciting character-driven brain teaser." - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><br>"Could not put it down!" - Deborah Crombie, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author<br><br>Praise for Paula Munier and the Mercy Carr series:<br><br>"The fifth Mercy Carr mystery (following The Wedding Plot) combines Halloween, a gothic house, two working dogs, and environmental issues in a superb mystery that emphasizes the search for home." ―<i> Library Journal</i> (Mystery Pick of the Month) on <i>Home at Night</i><br><br>"A thrilling combination of physical and mental feats by human and beast." ― <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> on <i>Home at Night</i><br><br>"Munier writes like a modern-day Agatha Christie, and her latest takes her storytelling acumen to a whole new level." ― Jon Land, Book Trib on <i>Home at Night</i><br><br>Praise for the Mercy Carr series:<br><br>"Enjoyable... distinctive characters... This is a fine escapist fare for a hot summer day." ― <i>Publishers Weekly</i> on <i>The Wedding Plot</i><br><br>"I love books where the story and the characters grow out of the place that they're set, and that couldn't be more true of <i>The Hiding Place,</i> which delivers a satisfying, twisty plot, an entertaining ensemble of locals and, of course, a pair of intelligent and heroic dogs." ― Ann Cleeves, <i>New York Times </i>Bestselling Author of the Vera and Shetland series<br><br>"[The] characters of both Mercy and Elvis are quickly developing into classics." ―Aunt Agatha's Bookstore<br><br>"There’s so much to praise here: Munier’s deep knowledge of the culture of hunting (especially the bow-and-arrow variety); her brisk, incisive characterizations; the way she maintains a taut line of suspense throughout; and, best of all, her portrayals of wounded yet still courageous pairs of humans and dogs. A not-to-be-missed K-9 mystery." ― Booklist on Blind Search<br><br>"The portrayal of working dogs will appeal to fans of David Rosenfelt and Margaret Mizushima. The blend of lovingly detailed setting and lively characters, both human and canine, makes this a series to watch." ― Publisher's Weekly on A Borrowing of Bones</p>

Excellent addition to the series

Really enjoyed the new characters in this series. A good listen with a thoughtful plot

Outstanding

This book is an outstanding addition to the series. I really couldn’t put it down. The mystery keeps Mercy relatively close to home, but that doesn’t stop things happening along the way on trail to solving not just one mystery but two. On top of the mysteries there is a baby to plan for. I must say I love Grace, talking about a mama bear and soon to be a grandma bear. I can’t wait for the the next book Well done Paula Munier.

fantastic

another great book featuring Mercy and her awesome mystery solving skills. I loved that sub characters had more involvement with the investigation

This book!

Amazing! I had it done in two days. Now the wait for the next will be brutal. Love this series and was super pissy when I finished cause now I have to wait again! Wonderful story, wonderful read! Loved it

endearing characters

I love the series. I like Mercy as a strong, independent woman but that she is able to maintain beautiful feminine qualities as well. We can be both - and the world needs the best of us.

Mercy & Elvis!

I love this series and the special relationship between Mercy and Elvis! Troy and Susie Bear also shine. Baby gets a name too! I loved the storyline and Latin blurbs regarding The Odyssey. Other endearing characters made appearances in this book too and some new characters appeared.

Great story and great characters!

Love Paula Munier’s books. I love her characters and I love the fact that dogs are a central theme to her stories. I can’t wait until the next book arrives in the series.

Great addition to the Mercy Carr series

This is a great addition to the Mercy Carr series!!! It’s easy to get attached to all the characters, both human and dogs, in this series!! Love how she blends the people, the dogs, and nature into an unforgettable addition to this amazing series!!

Love this whole series!

I have enjoyed all of the Mercy Carr books and think Paula is so talented! I also loved the performance. She did a great job with all the various voices.

Captivating

Loved the drama, pregnancy is great addition and of course the hero DOGS are the best!