The Trial of Rooker Flynn

Locke Institute Trilogy, Book 2

By: A.R. Witham

Narrated by: A. R. Witham

*Narrated by three-time Emmy-Winning Author A. R. Witham*

The sequel to The Crimes of Rooker Flynn.

Rooker Flynn made his choice. He cut the bond that tied him to the only person who could hold him back. Now free to pursue his own path, Rooker must discover a way to thrive inside the Locke Institute, outlasting entire gangs of criminals, outrunning giant spiders, and outfoxing Headmistress Gerba Whipmarples herself, never forgetting that sunset is always coming, and with it...the horrendous shiq. But there are more secrets on this tropical island than Rooker ever imagined, and each answer leads to another mystery.

• Why does the Institute collect the prisoners' blood?

• How did the Headmistress master a spider-dragon?

• What secret lies at the heart of Huánghūn?...and, perhaps most importantly..."Where's the dog, Rooker?"

Join Rooker Flynn on an adventure inside the legendary labor camp that's nastier than your worst nightmares, where he discovers there's more to life than survival, and the worst prisons are the ones we build ourselves. A story of betrayal, perseverance, abandonment, and revenge, The Trial of Rooker Flynn is more than an ordeal, it's a reckoning.

©2024 Andrew Robert Witham (P)2024 Andrew Robert Witham

FIVE IS NOT ENOUGH!!!

This is not only the most amazing performance of recent memory but holy cow patty this story yanks every string in your soul, heart, and mind! All the while making you simultaneously wince AND guffaw.
Disclaimer: I actually looooove spiders ;)

Loved the performance

The audio version of the book helped me connect more to the story and took me on the grand adventure that is this book.

Fantastic Sequel!

Have you listened to The Crimes of Rooker Flynn? Then you know how that one ended … Mr. Witham has done it again! Cliff hanger! I should remove a star from my rating because I hate the wait! But nope!

The story starts where the last left off. Escape is on everyone’s mind but first you’re going to get a little bit of Rooker’s origin story. Gerba is still evil & shiq are still, yuck! There’s plenty with the old characters but new characters shine also.

Patch is a fabulous character and her journey is worthy of note! I loved done of the new monsters & there’s a cave that’s described so well you’ll feel like you’re there.

While this might be aimed at a younger crowd, as an adult I really annoyed it! Rooker was one of my favorite characters from The Legend of Black Jack and here his character is challenged to become more than who he was or thought he wanted to be. Fantastic character development.

This remains a dark story with body horror, monsters, evil bullies, abandonment, confinement, surgery without anesthesia, etc. but there are moments of positivity that bring hope for a happy ending …

… you won’t get it in this book but maybe the next! Keep reading and find out! Fantastic, imaginative story.

I received the audiobook from the author & I’ve ordered the paperback for my shelf (only because there isn’t a hardcover edition). The author’s narration brings life to the story, I can recommend the audiobooks. Enjoy!

Fun book Great narration

Looking forward to part 3. Really enjoyed this book and the ending makes me worried but looking forward to the conclusion

No second book syndrome here!

This was and excellent follow up to the Crimes of Rooker Flynn. Rooker and Jack remain at the center of the story and the darker themes continue compared to the Legend of Black Jack. I think this book really moved Rooker’s character forward through the trials he suffered. There is still a good heart at the center of this story. That heart is the core that holds all of A.R. Witham’s stories together along with his excellent narration.