the setup…
Former Baltimore homicide Detective Nate Burke can’t get over the guilt from helplessly watching his partner being killed in front of him. His last chance to save himself was to escape to Alaska, accepting a job as chief of police in a town called Lunacy. Little did he know that this quirky place would provide the respite and lifeline his tortured soul needed and that he’d fall in love with Meg Galloway, an unconventional bush pilot. When his rescue of three stranded teenagers from the icy mountains revealed the murdered and preserved body of a man who’d been missing for years, his dogged pursuit of the case grounds him even stronger in the town he now calls home and things get dangerous.the heart of the story…
I just knew the people living in a town called Lunacy were going to be interesting characters, especially as they referred to themselves as Lunatics. They delivered on that and then some. That made for a host of suspects as Nate had to pursue a literal cold case as the dead man was frozen in time when discovered. His romance with Meg stirred up the gossip but she was perfect for him as she was so no nonsense and just what he needed.the narration…
It took a while to adjust to Gary Littman’s style but he provided lots of distinctive voices for the town’s quirky characters that felt right. He gave a lively performance and I enjoyed his storytelling.the bottom line…
The setting is just as strong a character as the people in the town. The weather was frightful as most of it takes place during the winter but the vistas breathtaking. The case was challenging and Nate’s salvation from his romance with Meg and finding his place in this odd little community made for a really great story. I was captivated by it all.
Book Info
- Release Date: October 12, 2004
- Narrator: Gary Littman
- Audio Length: 15 hours, 5 minutes
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
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This is one of my favourites by Nora Roberts, I’ve listened to it several times (and probably will again)
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I put off listening to it for years and now I’m kicking myself for that💜
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Fab review Jo, glad you enjoyed it!
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Thank you, Nicki💜
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I read this after visiting Alaska. Great setting and engaging story. Glad you enjoyed it too.
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Thank you, Stargazer💜
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Had been hoping to see some actual Northern Lights tonight as there’s a red alert for aurora but it’s too cloudy!
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I’ve never seen them!
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I’m pretty sure this is one of the Roberts I have collected. Now to read them.
Anne – Books of My Heart
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It’s a good one💜
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I like her murder mysteries. This one is going on my list.
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All of her standalone title are romantic suspense and really good!
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I have had the physical book on my shelves for years. Now I think I want to listen to it. Lunatics, I love it.
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You’d love this, Carla💜
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I just used a credit to get it on audible.
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