Mainely Fear

A Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery, Book 2

By: Matt Cost

Narrated by: Shawn Compton

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

“I want you to find out who is responsible for ruining his life, and I want them to pay for it.”

This is the desire of Latricia Jones, as she hires Goff Langdon to investigate her son’s arrest for burglary, vandalism, and possible hate crimes.

Langdon is a laid back, slacker detective, happy with his work, friends, and way of life in the town of Brunswick, Maine. To complement his income in Brunswick’s scarce private detective market, Langdon also owns and operates a mystery bookstore named after his trusted companion, Coffee Dog.

He was on the fast track to success. And then something happened.

Jamal Jones is an 18-year-old rising star attending a post-grad prep school in central Maine to bring his grades up so he can play college basketball at the D1 level. Then, he is arrested for crimes that his mother knows he committed, but not why. She’s sure someone has put him up to it, the behavior so unlike him as to be unthinkable, especially since Jamal was on the verge of beginning a better life. Latricia wants Langdon to track down those responsible for her son’s sudden turn from grace, and she wants them to pay.

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Small Town Thriller

Small towns are idyllic for many including criminals! Brunswick, Maine is no different. Full-time and part-time residents alike are being terrorized by a group of organized thugs bent on vandalism, theft, and murder. Jamal Jones is a young impressionable young man with a future until he hooks up with Fast Eddie! Now it is up to easy-going, devil-may-care, part-time private detective and bookstore owner, Goff Langdon to figure out how best to help Jamal get back his life.

The author, Matt Cost, weaves a captivating story filled with action, deception, and deadly danger. The building of Goff Langdon was done in rich and vivid descriptions that accurately fit the detective throughout. Further, the reaction of Jamal Jones was so starkly different from the others in the group that it was easy to glimpse his easy victimization. The story flowed smoothly and clearly drawing the listener into the story from moment one.

The narrator, Shawn Compton, brought the characters to life with his performance. His skillful timing and delivery were perfect. He spoke clearly and communicated the essence of each character with speech and cadence. I enjoy listening to this work performed by Compton.

Overall, this is one of those novels that will capture your attention and won’t let go until the end. Do not start this one before bed, it is likely you will be up most of the night listening!

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Matt Cost tells a mysterious tale

Matt Cost tells a mysterious tale with Mainely Fear

In Mainely Fear, the listener again is brought into the interesting life of PI Goff Langdon I did read the print version of the story, and enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed this audiobook. Mainely Fear is part of the Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery Series, and this is volume two. I am a big fan of Matt Cost and read and listen to whatever story this author tells. This author has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. I recommend starting from the beginning. Goff is an interesting character, and pretty much a slacker, even when it comes to his PI business. He likes to work, but play harder, and in his small town in Maine, he doesn't expect all the business he has been getting. So, he has to get to work, with as much ambition as he can muster. Goff and the reader meet Latricia Jones, who hires Geoff to investigate her son, Jamal, who was recently arrested. She knows he did it, but there is something hinkey about the whole thing. Matt Cost not only tells the story but shows it with words as well. A reader can get lost in the story. Both thrilling and intriguing, all the way to the end. The author's technique of raw, magnetic characters and great plotlines is a gift. The characters are so real, it's like being with them within the story. The listener embarks on a superb journey. Mainely Fear on audiobook is a definite listening recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to listening to many more titles by this author. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who listens to this book, to also write a review.