Villains and Vixens

The J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 5

By: Charles Dougherty

Narrated by: David Bosco

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's Summary

Corruption, betrayal, and political fraud.

Finn's partner disappeared after their last mission. Is she a traitor, or has she been captured? He's still trying to answer that question, when he's captured himself. 

Will he survive his interrogation?

And why is the Russian mob building data centers in Florida?

Listen to Villains and Vixens and find the answers.

©2019 Charles Dougherty (P)2019 Charles Dougherty

Espionage on the Sea Continues

Finn and Mary are back with their espionage shenanigans. Finn loves her but does not trust her from her previous lies and this time she had been drugged and kidnapped by the Russians, see a psychiatrist who ends up getting killed so they both go after them to get revenge (even I do not trust her). Recommend if you enjoy an intense fun espionage mystery with twist and turns with good narration. I was given this free review copy audiobook by author and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you

I got your back

FINN and Mary what a team. Mary has a breakdown but comes back with flying colors. And the FBI are involved? What will this author think of next? Glad they are taking a much needed vacation although I’m sure it will be cut short due someone needing to die.
I received this free for an honest review from the author or narrator.

There's something about Mary...

Villains and Vixens (The J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 5) by Charles Dougherty and narrated by David Bosco is another fantastic addition to the series. Recommend if you’ve been following the series or looking to start a new one (make sure to start from the beginning).

What’s it about? The book starts a while after the previous events with something amiss about Mary. Finn is set to figure out if he should off her or keep her on the team. Finn encounters some problems of his own in the form of a femme fatale assassin. You get old characters coming into play, along with some new ones which really helped make this book fun and a good amount of action. There is a decent amount of strategy throughout, giving you a glimpse into their thinking, along with sailing terminology (don’t worry, it’s easy to understand and pick up). This is one of my favs of the series.

The narrator, David Bosco, did an incredible job yet again. I loved the character voices this time around- nice variety and you get a real sense of what he can do.

Overall I recommend, especially if you’ve been following the series.

Parental guidance/trigger warnings: The two MC’s are assassins, so you get death, torture, weapons, and this one has some fairly detailed killing. Language used: sx8

Villans and Vixens

This is a series. Hes an Assassin that gets sent on assignments. This read had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Theres twists and turns everywhere. If you like roller coasters this is a Fantastic ride. I did not put this audio down until I finished it. The Narrator does a fantastic job at the voices. And the Author does a fantastic job with the story. Its definitely a must Listen.
Shauna Joesten

I need book six!

This series has kept my attention for five books now. As this listen ended, I couldn't help but think how much I want this story to continue. Ugh, where is book six already?!!

I love Finn and Mary. They are the Batman and Robin of the assassin world (if Batman and Robin knocked boots.) This listen starts right where book four ended but with enough recap that if you missed any prior books. you are still in the thick of things. The Russians are still doing bad things and with a nod towards current events, Finn and Mary set out to figure out what's going on.

I love Bosco's narration! His Finn is menacing and funny which is awesome since the story is told from Finn's POV.

I have a wait for the next installment but it will totally be worth it!

Mary, Mary...

The action in this title picks up where book 4 left off. Finn's sometime partner, Mary has missed their meet up date and Finn is worried. But he has more to worry about than Mary. The Russians are on his trail and he is in a heap of trouble. Loyalties are called into question and once again I am left not trusting Mary.

Great Series - Highly Recommend!

I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and any opinions expressed herein are my own.

This is the fifth book in the JR Finn Sailing Mystery series. In my opinion, this series needs to be read in order to really get into the story and characters. There is a lot of background information which is parceled out in each of the books leading up to this one - and while the author kindly provides quick summaries of some events or background, I think you will enjoy the series even more if you start with the first book - "Assassins and Liars." You won't regret it.

This series is fascinating. First, the two main characters, Finn and Mary are twisted, compelling and just train-wrecks from which you cannot look away. Second, each book in the series is full of planning - which provides a lot of insight into the characters and is just really interesting. Third, there's a lot of action - which is fun and exciting. But, what absolutely keeps me coming back is the relationship between Finn and Mary. In this book, I absolutely want to believe Finn knows how to access the situation and is doing the right thing in continuing to trust Mary - but... it is also very clear that Mary is a very adept liar. Even when Finn had Mary evaluated by a doctor, I thought in order for therapists/psychiatrists to come to their conclusions, they must believe what the patient is telling them is occurring in their thoughts/emotions, which brings me right back to Mary is a very adept liar. I love that this precarious relationship leaves me on pins and needles which helps create the very enjoyable thrill ride that this series provides. Highly recommend.

When I am ready to listen to this book, I set aside the time to listen to it in one go - first, because I want everything to be fresh [I don't want to try to remember something I heard a day or two ago] and two because the narrator, David Bosco, is absolutely so wonderful in bringing this series to life in a way that I do not want to turn it off. What a wonderful pairing of author and narrator!

Another wonderful addition to this series!

This series continues to be unpredictable and exciting. I love the characters, their interaction and that fact that I never know what is going to happen next with them. David Bosco, as usual, makes Finn and the other characters visible to me while I listen. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator..

I still don’t trust her

This is the fifth book I’ve read/listened to by this author and I’d hop at listening to another.
In this book we find out Mary never showed up to their rendezvous spot from the last book. Now everyone is questioning her loyalty. Finn locates and confronts her. He goes on a mission while still contemplating if Mary is telling the truth, and he gets captured. These people mean business and it’s going to be a tough time for Finn to get away.
Looks like others are going to have to help him. Then they need to find out what’s going on with the Russians. (I like the reference to current events).

This is the ninth book I’ve listened to by this narrator ( David Bosco ) and I really like his narrations. He brings out the nonchalant personality of Finn. He has a good range of character voices.

There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
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Another great listen!r

Now I am looking forward to book 6 and another whole new adventure! thank you.

note .... I requested a free copy of these audio books and am freely offering these unbiased reviews