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Interesting mystery
The unfolding mystery held my interest throughout. I thought the narrator did a very good job.
One thing I found a little disturbing was that characters/events were mentioned but not satisfactorily explained or resolved by the end of the book. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading about and liked the character of Inspector Lucas Rocco -- not enough to immediately get the next book in the series, but if it goes on sale will certainly consider it.
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Dark story of resentment and vengeance
This book is well written and action packed. The narrator is excellent. However, it develops into a sordid tale of life long resentment and vengeance. None of the characters are likable, including Rocco, who comes across as wooden. I was surprised that some reviewers said they enjoyed a glimpse of French village life. I wonder where in the story there was any glimpse of village life?
Not for me. I’ll pass on the rest of the series.
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Outstanding
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. It will hold your attention
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Yes,When you think you you figured out the plot you find out that you are completely wrong
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Best crime novel I've read in many years!
It was actually another listener's very brief review that drew my attention to this excellent book, and for that I am grateful. This book was simply *outstanding* at every level, including Gordon Griffin's amazing narration!
Adrian Magson has created characters and story that almost cannot be put down, because not only is the plot line so compelling, the actual writing itself is also very engaging. Magson has created characters that felt very real to me, but his prose allowed the book to be many dimensional, as I could picture (even smell) the countryside, the marais (marsh area), even Paris. It was his attention to the smallest details that fleshed this book out to be more than just another ordinary police procedural. I came away with vivid images in my mind of the area of Picardie where most of the story occurs.
And oh, does Magson create great characters!I loved that he placed no-nonsense, emotionally wounded Inspector Lucas Rocco, ex-military, now police, in a situation where he is himself new and out of his Parisian comfort zone, due to an "initiative" to put more experienced men into less served areas. He must meet all the people in the small village of Poissons-Les-Marais, people who have known each other forever. Rocco must size them up quickly, because trouble does not take long to appear.
He must decide whether he can trust people like Claude, who is already the garde champêtre in this area, and Rocco doesn't know if Claude is resentful that he's been sent onto his patch. And to his horror, he finds himself now faced with Massin, his new superior officer, who was once his commanding officer during the war, and about whom Rocco knows information that makes Massin hate and fear him. Can he trust Massin to support his efforts in solving this powerful crime? Or will Massin undermine him, to make his threatening presence go away?
A young woman, wearing a Nazi uniform, has been found drowned, and her body is whisked away so quickly, that Rocco immediately becomes suspicious of the circumstances, and instigates and all-out effort to learn what happened. His investigation leads to people in high places, and takes them back to the resistance efforts during the war. The action is fast-paced, a bit more so than I usually like, but in this book, it was great!
It is no contradiction to say that this book is both a powerful page turner, and yet seemed to me to be as tightly and smoothly written as velvet. If there were small places where the writing or reading seemed a bit less-than-perfect, I really did not mind at all. Put it up to the fact that writer and narrator are both human, after all. :-)
I cannot leave off without commenting on the amazing narration of Gordon Griffin. The man has a spectacular ability with voices, his inflections and timing are just about flawless. I'm going to be looking for more books by Adrian Magson, and also books narrated by Gordon Griffin. The two worked together here, almost like magic. Highly recommend this book. Wish I could put 10 stars in all three categories.
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- Carlo Hagemann
- 01-16-16
A murder in France
It was a nice kisten to this police thriller. All the expected ingredients are there: a clever but rough policeman, some strange people, and some nice twists in the plot.
The narrator takes his time, which for me leads to more ease in following the story. A small minus: the narrator has put so much effort in the French pronunciation that he sometimes overdoes it. French don't have this broad way of saying Pwa-tee-yai. They keep their mouth almost shut: Poitiers...
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- B.J.
- 07-07-14
A great start to a great series
This first book in the Lucas Rocco series is an absolutely first-rate listen. Here's why:
Narration: Gordon Griffin's narration simply could not be any better. He is perfect for the book and makes listening a real pleasure. This is exactly what an audio book should be.
The story: This book completely held my interest for a couple reasons. Magson has created some very believable characters. They are flawed, certainly, but that makes them even more real. Second, this is actually historical fiction in many regards. Though set back only 50 years, in terms of current murder mysteries, it might as well be 200. Since it's pre CSI and cell phones and DNA, the plot relies entirely on facts in evidence and old fashioned sleuthing. Third, the setting in rural France is different and interesting. I love the glimpse of small town life. Finally, WWII is but a decade or so in the past, and consequently enters into the setting and the lives of the characters. It made me think about the lingering impact of war when it's been fought on home soil.
This might be one of the most perfect summer escape books I've listened to in ages. If you like Louise Penny's Gamache series, this is in the same vein. Excellent.
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- NiceToMice
- 09-27-16
Great story
I loved hearing this book performed. I haven't studied French and was so pleased to hear the words spoken. It gave a new dimension to the story. Also the person performing got the characters just right. It really helped me enjoy the book so much more. I loved knowing about life in the small towns in France in the 60s. I thought the story was first rate and I hated it to end as I had read all the Rocco books that come after this book and had no more to look forward to as the publisher decided not to publish any more of these stories. All of Magson's books are great but I've now read them all. Read them, you won't be sorry.
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