The Tunnels

A Harbor Secret, Book 1

By: Kristie Dickinson

Narrated by: Jack de Golia

Harbor Springs is a tiny resort town in northern Michigan that serves as the summertime playground of the wealthy, famous, and sometimes infamous. Starting a new business with her aunt, the fiercely independent Kylie Branson moves to town and unwittingly purchases for her home what had once been the summer stomping grounds of the notorious Purple Gang of Detroit. Soon she finds herself getting into predicament after predicament. Fortunately for Kylie, local fire chief Jason Lange always seems to show up at the right moment to rescue her. Unfortunately for Chief Lange, Kylie isn't the kind of girl who believes in being rescued. When Kylie's puppy gets stranded in an old air shaft in the woods, Kylie soon discovers that she may have gotten more than she bargained for when she purchased her home. Could the local lore about what was once Club Manitou be true? Kylie won't rest until she has learned the whole story.

©2016 Kristie Dickinson (P)2016 Kristie Dickinson

Good story idea, kind of abstract way of putting it together

the story idea is nice but i dont think enough connection was done to correlate the past and present. i liked the connection will Willie, but not sure of the purpose restaurant manager and the Herrist. i get that brings together the tunnels but i think maybe having some notes found in the incinerator to increase the curiosity. as mentioned the idea is really good, but it could have been pulled together more. its just barley touching on romance, more from past characters then the present

it was interesting

I liked the story line, but it was a little to much whining of one of the main characters. she was just to look cluttsey for me you know. and the guy was also a bit took much as well.

The Titanic of Harbor Springs!

I loved how this book mixed the story of 1930 purple gang in with a present times Discovery!

Enjoyed the mystery!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Tunnels to be better than the print version?

N/A I always prefer audiobooks so I can do other things at the same time.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kylie was spunky and persistent in unraveling the tale despite the cuts and bruises.

What about Jack de Golia’s performance did you like?

Jack has a grasp of the characters so he can bring them to life. Good diction and cadence holds your attention throughout the story.

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

Yes, it's easier to follow the characters and story line. The twists and turns kept you guessing.

Any additional comments?

"I was voluntarily provided this review copy at no charge by the author, publisher and or narrator.”

Better than expected!!

Not gonna lie, I wasn't expecting much from this book when I decided to give it a try via Audible Escape. To my surprise, I was utterly charmed by the intriguing story and lovable characters; I also appreciated the humor. Honestly the only thing keeping me from giving this five stars is that it wasn't longer! There was so much going on, three or four different couples and all their personal drama, that it felt like we just skimmed the surface. There was enough material for a full-length novel here, maybe more than one. It's actually a testament to Dickinson's skill that it didn't feel rushed or crammed, just...small, I guess. So yeah, I really enjoyed this book and wish it could have been more fleshed out.