Uneasy Prey

Zoe Chambers Mystery Series, Book 6

By: Annette Dashofy

Narrated by: Romy Nordlinger

On the way to the emergency room, an elderly woman regains consciousness long enough to inform paramedic Zoe Chambers that her fall down the basement steps was no accident. Before she can say more, she succumbs to her injuries, launching Zoe and Police Chief Pete Adams into the investigation of a burglary ring targeting the area's vulnerable senior citizens.

Zoe - in spite of Pete's objections - takes it upon herself to act as protection detail after the con men, disguised as water company employees, set their sights on Zoe's beloved former landlady. It's a decision that eventually puts Zoe in harm's way.

With Zoe already recovering from one close call, Pete must race against time to stop the crime ring - and a dangerous killer - before they strike again.

©2018 Annette Dashofy (P)2018 Tantor

4 stars

Normally this series gets 5 stars easy. However, I found this story was filled with too many descriptions and inner monologue. The pacing was too slow and I skipped ahead a few times. Overall I did enjoy it and look forward to the next one.

Unbearable narration

I enjoy this series as light, easy listening while I’m walking. However, I found this narrator so saccharin sweet that I almost couldn’t finish the book. With her childlike voice and excessive effusiveness, I felt I was being read a bedtime story—-certainly not what I want or expect from an adult murder mystery series. While I’d love to continue the series, I find myself balking at the thought of listening to that voice again. Good stories and likable characters. Unfortunate choice of narrator.

Zoe Should Have Known Better

Once again, Zoe seems to believe she is the Bionic Woman. As a medical professional, Zoe KNOWS that her body needs time and rest in order to heal from a violent attack. When Zoe stubbornly refuses to follow standard medical advice, pushing herself to extremes and delaying her recovery, I was annoyed rather than entertained.