the setup…
Police Chief Josie Quinn is called to a familiar site where two young boys discovered human bones buried in a trailer park. It’s the same park where Josie played growing up and her sense of unease deepens when the identity of the teen is disclosed…Belinda Rose. It’s her estranged mother’s name but the body clearly isn’t hers as the girl has been buried there for approximately thirty years. The past that Josie has fought hard to push aside is now crashing into the present.
the heart of the story…
Fragments of Josie’s childhood were revealed in the earlier books and now the whole story is presented in transitions between the past and present. I figured it would be bad but never imagined the true horror. Labeling her mother as abusive is an extreme understatement and what was inflicted on Josie was beyond horrid. It just makes me admire her even more having come out of this somewhat whole. But the investigation into how the real Belinda Rose came to be buried in Denton and the true identity of Josie’s mother was a fascinating journey through a barrel full of lies and deceptions.
the narration…
Despite the many mispronunciations, Eilidh Beaton is still a very good storyteller. However, I’m looking forward to the change of narrators with the next book.
the bottom line…
I needed a flow chart to keep up with all the twists and turns of this story as it was a rocky path that Josie’s mother and Belinda Rose took to Denton. This was a compelling story that I didn’t even try to solve, giving in to just enjoy wherever it led. The conclusions were shocking and will continue to resonate going forward as Josie’s world is forever changed. I was mesmerized by it all.
Book Info
- Release Date: July 19, 2018
- Series: Detective Josie Quinn #3
- Narrator: Eilidh Beaton
- Audio Length: 11 hours, 10 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette UK – Bookouture
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I’m glad you’re enjoying the series despite the issues with the narrator. Great review Jonetta.
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Thanks, Jodie💜 The story was that good!
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I haven’t read any of these yet but think I have some purchased. Another series to read!
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I’d definitely add this to your list, Anne💜
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The mispronunciation makes me crazy. It is especially hard when it’s a duet and one narrator pronounces names wrong. I do like the sound of this series though.
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She’s an Irish narrator and mispronounces so many words (where was the editor!). They switched to Kate Handford with the next book and she’s wonderful! And, yes, this is a series I think you’d enjoy.
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Fab review! A shame about the narrator, but I’m glad you are still enjoying the series! xx
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Thank you, Yvo💜 Regan reached out to me about the narrator so I knew this was temporary. It’s a shame because she’s a great storyteller but English is her second language and you could tell. The mispronunciations were often and curious.
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That does sound annoying… Strange that they didn’t spot the mispronunciations when they were recording.
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I have the first three books in this series on ebook, so based on your comments, I will read them, then maybe switch to the audiobooks. Wonderful review, it sure sounds twisty, Jo.
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Thank you, Carla💜 I think that’s a good plan. Despite the mispronunciations (and they were bad and many!), she is a heck of a good storyteller. That said, with long running series, the narrator soon becomes the voice in your head for the characters and tone. Go with the new one who will carry you to the end.
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I have listened to her on other books and think she is wonderful when narrating books set in the UK.
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