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5 out of 5 stars
By
shelley
on
06-09-16
Pretty good murder mystery/who done it...
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This is such a good edge of your seat wrong guy got convicted/who done it suspense mystery. The protagonist, Reece Daughtry is convicted of the murder of his girlfriend. After serving his time he moves to North Carolina and becomes fairly wealthy building custom fireplaces.
It gets real hairy when he is framed for a duplicate murder and he decides that the only way to prove that he is innocent is to solve the first one from 15 years earlier.
I did not anticipate who had actually committed the first crime but not only does Daughtry have to solve the murder but he then needs to prove who perpetrated it since this person in not planning to come forward and confess. What actually happens when confronted is kind of predictable but doesn't help, instead it makes it look like Reese might again pay for crimes he didn't commit.
There two subplots dealing with his lover (Dana) are quite interesting since she is the ex-wife of the district attorney who is trying to lock him up. He (the DA) was an abusive husband who did not want a divorce.
I've enjoyed Polly Iyer's other books and would like to see more from this author.
The narrator, Fred Kennedy did a great job. I liked his voice and found him easy to listen to.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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5 out of 5 stars
By
Fairlight Reader
on
03-20-14
A story you won't forget
The audio was just as compelling now as the book was when I read it a couple of years ago. I’d forgotten many of the details. Polly Iyer, one of my favorite writers, knows how to get into a character’s mind and let you share the emotional journey. The plot takes many surprising turns, with events both pleasant and tragic, that keep you wondering what’s next. The characters, especially Reece, are deep and complex. The settings are rich and convincing, taking you there, and sadly, the tragedies behind this story are real. This is a book to keep and reread or listen to again.
In the beginning, I had difficulty accepting the narrator’s slightly breathless style, but as the story progressed, either he adapted or I did. I’m so glad I persisted. Fred Kennedy handled the emotional scenes masterfully, and one with a dying character brought tears to my eyes. I won’t give away what happens, so you’ll have to listen to figure out which one, but you’ll know. I especially liked his portrayal of some of the minor characters, such as Sheriff Payton and the bartender in North Carolina. Well before the end, Mr. Kennedy earned his five stars.
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