the setup…
Detectives Josie Quinn and Noah Fraley are dispatched to a murder scene where a young man is dead in the driveway of a private home. Josie recognizes the address…it belongs to Detective Gretchen Palmer, a colleague she hired and highly respects. There’s no identification on the body and it’s soon clear that Gretchen is missing. Evidence is pointing in her direction and the new chief issues a demand for her arrest. But Gretchen later shows up on her own and demands to be taken into custody.
the heart of the story…
As Josie dives into the investigation, it becomes clear that Gretchen has a lot of secrets related to her past and she’s not forthcoming with details, nor is she doing anything to help clear herself. Josie’s instincts tell her she’s innocent and there’s a bigger mystery and threat at hand. I was with her on this because Gretchen has proven herself in the past, even though things look grim. The journey to the truth was more shocking than I’d imagined…a serial killer, undercover agents, outlaw bikers…it was head spinning.
the narration…
Kate Handford has taken the reins of the series and I loved everything about her performance. She’s got a great tone and wonderful storytelling skills.
the bottom line…
It’s an unpredictable story with lots of twists and bends, enough that I decided to just go with the flow and not force myself into attempting to solve it early. Good thing because I’d never have guessed this one, even though I was on the right track. Another excellent bonus was the update on Josie’s reunion with her “new” family after the last book’s revelations and a budding love interest. This was an outstanding story on several levels.
Book Info
- Release Date: November 28, 2018
- Series: Detective Josie Quinn #4
- Narrator: Kate Handford
- Audio Length: 9 hours, 8 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette UK – Bookouture
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This one sounds so good. You have me tempted, Jo!
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I’m loving this series, Marialyce💜
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Fab review Jo. I’m glad the new narrator is a better fit with the series!
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Thanks, Nicki💜 It’s a major change!
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Great review Jonetta! I’m glad you enjoy the new narrator.
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Thanks, Jodie💜 It’s a wonderful change.
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This review makes me happy! ❤
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Still grateful💜
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Wonderful review! If only I could read faster, I’m sure I would like this series.
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Thank you, Anne💜 And you read faster than I do!
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That’s a lot to untangle in a story. It’s good that the narrator’s performance was strong. It makes a big difference in an audiobook.
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It had lots of complexity! I’m very happy about the narrator change.
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Great review, Jo. I’m glad you’re enjoying the new narrator. I used an audible credit for this one, I just need to fit it in.
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Thank you, Carla💜 I think you’ll be pleased.
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