Death on Canal Street

Detective Byone Novel, Book 4

By: Ricardo Fleshman

Narrated by: Nicholas Patrella

Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Detective Moses Byone is back! With his trusted partner, former antiques dealer Armond Fontenot, they tackle a case that is over one hundred and fifteen years in the making. Investigating chests of gold and silver stolen during the Civil War, Mose and Armond find themselves in the midst of a violent and enigmatic case. When their client Marcel Lavolier comes up murdered, they must solve his questionable and mysterious death if they are to escape the danger alive. With an incredible and astonishing ending, Death on Canal Street delivers the supernatural darkness, intrigue and mystery known for Detective Byone's 1973 New Orleans.

©2015 Ricardo M Fleshman (P)2016 Ricardo M Fleshman

A New Orleans adventure

What did you love best about Death on Canal Street?

Detective Moses Byone and sidekick Armand Fontenot

What did you like best about this story?

The atmosphere of New Orleans. The slightly offbeat characters without being cartoonish characterizations

Which scene was your favorite?

When Moses saw Bastiste alive. What a twist.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

A New Orleans adventure

Detective Byone has one wild case. Trying to catch a killer who witnesses claim to be the devil with red eyes. Byone weeds through the conductor, the french horn player and a few others before solving the case. Even though he finally identifies the killer he is
unable capture him.

A Strong Entry in a Crescent City Series

What made the experience of listening to Death on Canal Street the most enjoyable?

The evolution of the mystery and a pretty good narration by Nicholas Patrella. It's a dark noir-type private detective novel set in New Orleans in the 1970’s

What did you like best about this story?

The atmosphere of New Orleans pre Katrina. The slightly offbeat characters without being cartoonish characterizations.

Which character – as performed by Nicholas Patrella – was your favorite?

Detective Moses Byone and sidekick Armand Fontenot.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

murder most complex in the Big Easy.

Any additional comments?

Thank you for making this available for review.

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom dot com.

Narration takes away from the story

I really tried to get into this book, but I just couldn't. The narration was just so bad it made it impossible to enjoy it. The character voices were terrible and the way he pronounced certain words grated on my nerves. The premise of the book is intriguing enough that I may try it in print, but I just couldn't get through it as an audio book. I stopped and started this book 3 times in the hopes that something would have changed, but nope, couldn't do it.

I received this book at no charge in exchange for my honest review via AudioBookBoom.

This series gets better and better

I was really looking forward to listening to this audiobook and it delivered. I was able to keep up much better in this book. I admit to not being able to keep all the characters straight in his other books but this one kept the count down which was a great thing for my listening brain. A big surprise in the end was a great asset to peaking my interest.
I am much more used to the narrator now, but I'm never going to really cotton to him. I think he is talented, but not my cup of tea. His French is a bit forced but better than his Italian. And as always, his voice is too soft for me to reconcile it with Moses.
The 'scenery' was great as always and one my favorite characters is New Orleans. I look forward to more!
I was gifted this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

A Thrilling Series

If you could sum up Death on Canal Street in three words, what would they be?

It really delivers!

What other book might you compare Death on Canal Street to and why?

I think the only time I compare books is when they are ranked horribly.This isn't the case and it stands alone, basking in its own power.

Have you listened to any of Nicholas Patrella’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not yet. I plan to listen to The Cemetery Paintings next though; same author, previous book in the series.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were multiple twists that made me say, "What?! Rewind and listen again!"

Another cool case for Byone

What made the experience of listening to Death on Canal Street the most enjoyable?

Great narration and characters are all I could have hoped for. I love this series and Byone as the noir detective now has his partner on his cases that only makes it more fun and enjoyable. This story was so good I hoped it would not end. I can't get enough of this series. I highly recommend it. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Death on canal street

I tried to listen to this more than once.The narration was just too over the top for me.I thought the series description sounded good.I was provided this book by the author,narrator ro publisher for review.

Fleshman Brings us Another Great Read

The Voodoo Detective Returns. Returning with Armond Fontenot, His Antique Dealer Friend and now partner, they move on the edge of the dark side as they work to uncover the mysteries surrounding their clients death
Not only is the case layers deep but as always has an unexpected twist as they try to unwind the story.
Patrella’s narration makes the story a great listen.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
Note: When selecting books to read or listen to for reviews I try and select authors and stories that interest me. Sometimes I am fortunate and other times not so fortunate. Either way, I try to review the books with integrity.

Too rambling

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Characters not developed enough.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Started out well but got to rambling with too many French pronunciations

Have you listened to any of Nicholas Patrella’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Could you see Death on Canal Street being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No

Any additional comments?

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com."