Arsenic and Old Lies

Dr. Maxwell Thornton Murder Mysteries

By: S.C. Wynne

Narrated by: Matt Haynes

I assumed I was done running from psychopaths for a while. I guess I was wrong.

Doctor Maxwell Thornton, brilliant ex-surgeon and man most likely to insult you without even trying, seems to have an unwanted penchant for landing in the middle of murder cases.

Since moving from the bustling metropolis of LA to a small town in Texas, Maxwell has struggled to fit in with the eccentric citizens of Rainy Dale. He’s made tiny steps forward, but the only person who truly seems to understand him is Sheriff Royce Callum.

When one of Maxwell’s new patients ends up poisoned to death, the cold blooded killer suspects Maxwell knows a lot more than he actually does. Avoiding homicidal maniacs is always prudent, but once they catch your scent, it’s fight or die.

©2021 S.C. Wynne (P)2022 S.C. Wynne

More Max & Royce Please

This was a really good story. With some friction between Max and Royce, we see their relationship grow even if painfully sometimes. I felt equal parts exasperated and protective of Max. His struggles to understand some social interactions and Royce's honest and understandable reactions created a situation that was quite suspenseful. I was thoroughly engaged in the story. Matt Haynes' narration added to my enjoyment and he does well with his character voices. I hope we get book 4 soon!

oh Maxwell

I seriously love the somewhat clueless maybe even socially awkward the man has no filter Dr. Maxwell Thornton! this series has been wonderful, as poor Dr. Thornton keeps landing on the middle of homicides in the Town of Rainydale.
Matt Haynes does a wonderful job portraying both Maxwell and Royce as each chapter from one or the others POV.
The towns folk of Rainydale help set the small town back drop and I have enjoyed every book in this series, and I'm looking forward to the next one being made available in audio!

MUST OWN

Oh my goodness. Everything about this story is just fantastic.I am so in love with these two guys. Max snuck up on my heart in book 1 and now I am his BFF . My heart breaks for him. This book took my heart on more of an emotional rollercoaster ride for sure. Matt the narrator did such a fantastic job in this one he made my heart break in half. This series is must-own for sure. It has everything you need a good book.

Great listen!

Another great add to the series. What I like most about this series is that the couple side of things is balanced with the crime/mystery side. It flows naturally and is realistic on how people react. Matt Haynes brings these personalities to life and I can't wait for the next.

Amazing addition!

This is another amazing addition in Rainy Dale! This one is a rollercoaster with the the murders going on in this town but also with the relationship of Maxwell and Royce. Matt Haynes does another amazing job with this narration. He just brings this story to life. I can't wait for the next one.