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John Parken

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catchy but credible

Total
4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-09-25

Rugged but nice guy sheriff does the right things in this highly readable novel whose characters are solidly believable.

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Great Rural Police Procedural

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4 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
2 out of 5 stars
Historia
5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-30-22

I am a ardent fan of Police Procedurals and seek those that focus on the detective, deductions, and investigations rather than the personal faults and concerns of the characters. In other words, I do not like "cozies.' This author writes a finely detailed, highly credible story that fits perfectly in its rural setting. There is no suspension of belief needed to feel these events actually happened. The protagonist is likeable, well-meaning, and dedicated if somewhat of a novice on the job yet believably handles a complex murder case.

Personally, I did not feel that the Reader displayed the usual level of professionalism to which I have grown accustomed in Audible's books. That was especially true during the first few chapters. While I realize it could be that I grew accustomed to her voice characteristics after a number of pages, I believe that the Reader was actually learning as she went and indeed objectively improved. Early on in particular, her intonation and tone were sometimes flat or almost without expression, which is something that happens when a reader is pronouncing the words as they are read rather than reading with the eyes a word or two beyond what is actually being spoken, a hard to learn skill that also improves pacing and phrasing. That the Reader's voice has some unusual characteristics is not in and of itself necessarily a detriment, because the reader becomes the voice of the character, whose manner of speaking simply becomes that of the reader..

Another oddity is that while this book "Fire" was presented as the first in a series, the story told in this book clearly takes place after the events recounted in the book described as the second, "Blood in Tavasci Marsh.". For example, the protagonist is already a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) in this book, but is "promoted" to that position in the "Marsh" book and the Reader's performance in "Marsh" is much better than in "Fire," suggesting that maybe "Marsh" is the first in the series but was recorded after "Fire."

Anyway, both were well worth the read and I will be purchasing more because they are right up there with the Posada County series by Steve Havhill, which is my all-time favorite in this genre.

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Great Author and Reader, BUT Confusing FlashBacks

Total
3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
4 out of 5 stars
Historia
3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-30-22

The storyline and concept are excellent and creative with almost SteamPunk qualities. The reader is excellent and a favorite. Sadly, somehow the points at which the plot jumps back and forth in time are not clearly conveyed to the listener. The result is a feeling of confusion that stressed and frustrated me to the point that I did not get the enjoyment that I expected from this usually outstanding writer-reader team and a very promising story concept.

Perhaps in printed form, some change in font or layout signal the point at which past becomes present and then switches back. But without change of pace, tone of voice, or any other method of signaling those switches, I was repeatedly became confused and then had to decide if I had missed or misunderstood something or the point-in-time had shifted. Admittedly, I don't just sit and listen, I listen while I drive, hike, or work in my woodshop -- all things that wouldn't be possible if I was reading; however, that is the primary reason that I buy audio books. I was very disappointed.

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good setting with creative ideas, but ...

Total
3 out of 5 stars
Ejecución
5 out of 5 stars
Historia
1 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-25-22

lacks focus. depends on incredible coincidence. plot wanders from main story mode than I care for.

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