The Tie That Blinds

Misadventures Memoirs, Book 3

By: Al E. Boy, F. Carod

Narrated by: Pam Tsujioka

Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

The Tie That Blinds, the exciting, suspenseful third installment of Misadventures Memoirs, takes up where The Tiger’s Tears left off.

Though not a trace of Dale Mathis has been found since the Learjet he was on crashed into the sea, Sofia Hernández and her family haven’t given up hope he is alive and will be found.

Many notable figures are on the run because of the information the tiger USB revealed. Former cohorts of the evil, sadistic Senator Rafael Medina are desperately fleeing not only the long arm of the law, but also the country’s criminal element who have suffered greatly because of their ill-advised vendetta against Chief Ricardo and the Hernández family. Yet, while most have wisely abandoned this vengeful undertaking, a handful of determined characters seem hell-bent on finishing the job.

Surprisingly, the tiger USB did not disclose all of its secrets. Still hidden within is vital information with the potential to easily destroy individuals far more important than the Senator ever was. For those most threatened by its secrets, time is running out to locate the troublesome device before their world of evil comes crashing down.

©2021 Al E. Boy and F. Carod (P)2022 Al E. Boy and F. Carod

Gory, Gritty, and Good

4.5 out of 5 stars

I think that one of the things that you get from not only this book, but the Misadventure Memoirs is a gritty, realistic, and brutal understanding of the psychological things that a lot of authors shy away from. Sure, I’ve read some messed up books about some messed up characters, but each book in this series seems to deliver on that same aspect/feeling.

Now, I don’t seek out books like this, but when I find them and enjoy them like I have this book and series – it’s just a nice bonus. Boy and Carod really do a great job of bringing out the “evil” without making me feel like I’m reading something dirty.

I think there were some scenes in this story that if I’d been watching it – I would have turned it off, but I can somehow dull them down a bit in my brain. Now, I say this as someone who isn’t a big gore and guts person. If you ARE a fan of stuff like that then look no further. These books have delivered on them from the start.

This third book really upped the ante here and was probably the most intense and most interesting book of the lot. I wasn’t sure where the authors would go with this one, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Overall, as with the other two books, this one was great. Helped by great narration – this one really came to life (until I got to the parts where I couldn’t “watch”). Tsujioka was great again and I’m so glad I checked out this series.

Captivating, Well-crafted story

Dale Mathis is missing, presumed dead and Sofia Hernandez is healing and missing Dale. It has been recently discovered that the highly sought-after tiger USB which is known to contain highly sensitive and incriminating evidence against those in the world of Senator Rafael Medina also contained another piece of information. This information is even more potent as it shows how deeply entrenched the corruption and evil deeds are. As with all things despicable and evil, there are a few people who have vowed revenge and the action-packed adventure begins with a bang!

Once again, Al E. Boy and F. Carod have provided a well-crafted continuation of the Misadventures Memoirs series. Boy and Carod weave a complex, well-planned story with colorful characters and stimulating plot twists. The personalities of each character continue throughout the series while also showing some growth. Complex and rich with diverse and determined characters, it is the vivid details within the story that provides clarity. The story flows naturally and the plot twists are edge of your seat. Further, I like how his book’s title fits naturally into the storyline.

The narrator, Pam Tsujioka once again gives a wonderful performance. Her voices are unique for each character and reflect their personality. I’m not sure how she does it, but she alternates between characters and their genders with ease. Her range of voices is astounding. The words flow smoothly and clearly. She invokes emotions from the listener as she projects the appropriate emotion, sound, and solid cadence. I have enjoyed everything I have heard by Tsujioka.

I highly recommend this series and this book. The courageous and brave characters go hand in hand with the less than morally stellar characters. The author and narrator work well together and their work reflects their team.

Once again, the author received the prestigious Audiobook Reviewer's Choice Award as this book deserves a higher than allowed five-star ranking.

The production and quality of this audiobook were perfect. I encountered no issues; it was clear and crisp.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.