Breaking News: Avery Shaw Mystery Books 1-3

By: Amanda M. Lee

Narrated by: Angel Clark

Length: 19 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Meet Avery Shaw. She's all mouth - and some skill.

As a reporter for a Southeastern Michigan newspaper, Avery finds herself in trouble at every turn. She has a list of enemies - and she's not afraid to cross them. Follow her as she crosses paths with her former boyfriend, a hot new love interest, and a family that cannot be contained - even by the law.

These are the first three books in the Avery Shaw Mystery series. They include: Who, What, Where, When, Die, If it Bleeds, it Leads, and Buried Leads.

©2011 Amanda M. Lee (P)2015 Amanda M. Lee

I love Avery

The stars are for the books not the narrator. The books actually do have mysteries even though they are easily solved. The characters are great and even though some readers find Avery hard to take I love her.

The narration is another thing. With the first book there are several mispronounced words, Jake sounds somewhat like an old man, and I'm not really sure what the deal with Eliot is. There are pauses when he speaks so it is very slow.

However, by the third book it is much better. Eliot speaks like a normal person and Jake isn't old sounding.

loved them all

Books 1 through 3 were hard to put down. Amanda M. Lee has a way with making me laugh and cry through them. Avery, Elliot and Jake are great. Grandpa makes me laugh also. I love to read books that get my emotions involved. I can't wait to read more of the books.

Hooked on Phonics

Storyline pretty good. Narrator has problems with different voices, when she attempts a diiferent sound, she makes the characters sound like they have speech impediments, retarted or just graduated from Hooked on Phonics class. Except for that I enjoyed the story, but won't get the rest of series due to narrator.

Hard to listen

The story line is pretty good but the narration is lacking. The male character narration does not sound natural and being from southeast Michigan I am struggling with the mispronunciation of local street names.

A wonderful set of books!

Amanda M Lee is a fantastic story writer. She is funny, snarky, and her mysteries have enough twist, turns and side issues to keep you guessing and interested to the very end. Angel Clark brings the characters of the Avery Shaw mystery series alive. She is animated and a joy to listen too. This three book series is a wonderful buy and a great choice for listen in the car, plane, train, while doing chores, exercising and number of things. You won't be disappointed.

much better by book 2

don't be dissuaded by the torturous pronunciation in the 1st few chapters, the narrator improves as she relaxes...the cozy mystery starts a little flat too, but also fleshes out later... characters, conversation & humor become more believable...

Reason for this story

i usually like most of Ms. Lee's stories. and this one was fine. BUT, the way most of the men treat Avery throughout the series is not ok. That these men are ALWAYS upset with her, talking down to her, treating her like she is a child, is not ok. How much it happens through the series is unsettling. She is an adult, she is an investigative reporter. She is doing her job and though she stumbles into things regarding the cases, these men are overly angry at her. She is blamed alot for things and it just makes the story cringy as you get further into it. They invade her personal space, you can tell she is afraid in those situations and I'm not sure if that was what Ms. Lee was trying to portray but there are several instances of verbal, mental and somewhat physical abuse towards Avery. Those things do not make me want to read the rest of this collection.

Hilarious!!

Such a fun series, zany characters and the lead character is smart as well as funny. Good crime fighting mysteries with humor and snark! If you love cozies you will love these!

Ok

Nothing special. Avery is a bit too proud she's rude and antisocial. I realize those inner thoughts are supposed to be humorous , but they were often distracting (and not funny after the first few). But, it was an enjoyable way to listen and clean house.

Cute storyline

Funny, well written storylines. Light hearted mysteries with AWESOME NARRATION. The series is definitely worth a listen.