the setup…
It’s only been a short time since Nick Cappuano’s best friend US Senator John O’Connor was murdered and he was named to finish out his term. Now he’s grappling with the request that he run for the seat in a year and the murder of another friend, Supreme Court nominee Julian Sinclair. Of course, Lieutenant Samantha (Sam) Holland has the case, another sticky situation with lots of minefields given her new, high profile relationship with Nick.
the heart of the story…
Despite the explosive nature of the Sinclair murder case, it was the strain on Nick and Sam’s relationship that resonated throughout the story. She’s learning to not withhold stuff to “protect” him while he’s been gutted by the loss of his friends and he’s trying to come to grips with the danger associated with her job. This while being in the media spotlight as the new “It” couple. Sam is also investigating another tragic case that just might be connected to her father’s unsolved shooting. On top of all that, Sam’s partner Freddie Cruz is exploring a new relationship that is interfering with the job but opening new avenues in his inexperienced personal life.
the narration…
I am such a fan of Eva Kaminsky that I ditched my older version by another narrator and bought this one. I love her voices for some of the characters, particularly Freddie and Sam, and it makes a big difference. She’s also a wonderful storyteller.
the bottom line…
This is my second time reading this story, first time on audio, and it was a different outcome. I had less patience with Sam and sensed a level of immaturity I had missed initially. However, I still love that there are multiple storylines in play and secondary characters are given strong and important roles with depth, crucial to solving the cases. Though it dropped a star, I enjoyed them all and am already hooked again.
Book Info
- Release Date: March 10, 2022 (originally 2011)
- Series: Fatal #2
- Narrator: Eva Kaminsky
- Audio Length: 10 hours, 38 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
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Wonderful review Jo!
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Thank you, Nicki💜
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I’m a big fan of this narrator’s work as well Jonetta! Wonderful review.
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Thank you, Jodie💜 She replaced the previous narrators, re-recording the older ones later on. She came on around book #6.
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I love these but I totally get the Sam being a bit immature thing. I’ve seen some of that in later books too.
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So did I, Anne, but I still love these books💜
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I love how your opinion changed based on the different mediums. I can see where that could make a difference. I’ve never read this author but I will keep her in mind as the book sounds wonderful. Excellent review!
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Thank you, Tessa💜 I’m rereading with a group and we switched to audio. It’s amazing how my opinion of the character shifted though I still enjoyed the story. It’s a really good series!
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Great review, Jo. Funny how listening to a book gives it a totally different feel than reading it does.
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Thanks, Carla💜 With a talented narrator (and Kaminsky is really talented!), a good book just gets even better.
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