the setup…
Detective Josie Quinn is having a bad day. She’s been suspended for excessive use of force while the department is almost stretched to its limits trying to locate Isabelle Coleman, a missing seventeen year old. She stops at a convenience store and suddenly finds herself in the middle of another crime scene, barely avoiding serious injury. When one of the injured passengers in the bullet-riddled car that ran into the store says a woman’s name, it sets Josie off on a path where she sees a connection between the missing girl and the niece of that man, a sixteen year old girl who’s also missing but the police say she’s a runaway.
the heart of the story…
Two things I learned early on: Josie has strong investigative skills and her life is a bit of a mess. She’s waiting for her husband to sign the final divorce papers but is already engaged to someone else. Despite being suspended, she’s ignored her chief and is actively conducting her own private investigation into Isabelle’s disappearance. The troubling thing is she’s sorely needed and seems to be making much more progress than anyone else.
the narration…
The narrator had a slight accent, which was inconsistent with the background of the character. Additionally, her pronunciation of some cities and words were incorrect. She did a good job of storytelling but these things were jarring.
the bottom line…
The resolution of the cases were explosive and complex, so much that there will be repercussions beyond this book. I really like Josie who brings a lot of baggage but it’s those flaws that make her interesting. Smart and complicated works for me. What happened in this town was beyond disturbing and I need to know what comes next. It’s a phenomenal start to a series.
Book Info
- Release Date: January 15, 2018
- Series: Detective Josie Quinn
- Narrator: Eilidh Beaton
- Audio Length: 11 hours, 40 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette UK – Bookouture
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Fab review Jo! It’s good that the narrator hasn’t put you off!
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Thanks, Nicki💜 They changed to a really good one after the third book😏
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Sorry the storyteller was not the best. Wonderful review!
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Thanks, Marialyce💜 Fortunately, they switched to a better narrator after the third book.
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I think this is a series I have wanted to read but also that it has many books? yes 21 books, not in KU, I own this one as a Kindle freebie and I bought the audio. The rest are not at any of my libraries and not at Hoopla.
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I’m having to use my credits for the series! I’ve stockpiled.
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I know what you’re saying about the narrator – they can really add or diminish a story. I’m glad that you’re enjoying the series however. Great review!
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Thank you, Jodie💜 The author let me know they switched narrators after book three! I’ve sampled the new one and she’s perfect.
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This review makes me happy! I’m so glad you enjoyed your first meeting with Josie Quinn… A shame about the accent in the narration though. xx
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Thank you, Yvo💜 Love that you encouraged me to start this series. And, the narrator was switched after book three!
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Fingers crossed the new narrator is better! xx
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Oh, she is! I’ve listened to her before.
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That’s great news! xx
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Nice review, Jo. I really need to start this series. I enjoy Eilidh Beaton’s narration, but she does have an accent, so I can see where that wouldn’t fit with this series.
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Thanks, Carla💜 She’s a good storyteller but she’s butchering stuff like Akron, penchant, Mickey, etc. It’s not terrible but stops me cold when it happens.
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I get it.
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