Dark of the Moon

By: John Sandford

Narrated by: Eric Conger

The first Virgil Flowers novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford.

Virgil's been doing the hard stuff for three years, but he’s never seen anything like this. In the small rural town of Bluestem, an old man is bound in his basement, doused with gasoline and set on fire. Three weeks before, a doctor and his wife were murdered. Three homicides in Bluestem in just as many weeks is unheard of. It’s also no coincidence. And it’s far from over.©2007 John Sandford; (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc.

Critic reviews

“Sandford keeps the reader guessing and the pages turning while Flowers displays the kind of cool and folksy charm that might force Davenport to share the spotlight more often.”—*Publishers Weekly

“Flowers is a welcome addition to [Sandford’s] body of work.”—Chicago Sun-Times

“[Sandford] maintains the page-turning momentum that makes his novels such a treat. If you liked Lucas, you’ll love Virgil.”—The Tampa Tribune

“A book that will keep you turning pages, guessing, and completely immersed—and engrossed—in whatever Sandford wants to throw at you. It’s a great ride, and Sandford proves that sometimes it’s not the character, it’s not the series, it’s the writer.”—The Post and Courier

“An adrenaline rush peppered with laugh-out-loud moments.”—Booklist

Really good with just a couple of flaws

I liked this story a lot. I loved the mystery and the way it kept me guessing right up until the very end, and in this book, I was guessing literally until the last couple of sentences which was a nice twist. I liked getting to know Virgil, I have started listening to the next book.

My experience with any series (books or television) is that the first book or first episode aren't as good as the rest of the series. I've learned to give it time for the character to develop. This series shows a lot of promise.

The narrator was a little too monotone for me. After listening to 17 books read by Dick Hill, I'm a tough critic there.

There were just a couple things that were annoying in the story--I didn't love the part where he is writing a mystery book on the side. I got a little confused each time that happened.

I also didn't find his womanizing charming. I get that for a detective's character to be developed that it needs some flaws, but there were a couple of comments about women that made me go "ewww." Hopefully that part of his character gets down played in future books, or made sexy or something instead.

Really liked it overall.

Dark of the Moon

I enjoy John Sanford's books and quickly listened to all the Prey books available in unabridged. Dark of the Moon was available and I am so glad I bought it! I fell in love with Flowers and was totally entertained by the characters, the plot, the action, the humor and the reader! Eric Conger rivals Scott Brick as a reader (Scott Brick is GOOD!) in my opinion and his low key but sexy voice is perfect for this great book. I can't wait for more of that f****** Flowers!

Loved it

A great read. I didn't come into it as a Davenport fan so was able to enjoy it without the comparisons. He kept me guessing and changing my mind about the real killer up till the end. The only drawback was the flat, boring almost grade-school type reading of the narrator.
I'll definately be reading more John Sandford

Awesome

Great Great Story I Enjoyed It!!
Amazing Audible Book Everyone Should listen to this Audiobook!!

Very engaging

I really enjoyed this book. It’s the first Virgil Flowers I’ve read and I like him so much more than Lucas Davenport. I’m not sure why, but I am on to the next in the series