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Carolina McRae

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Modern Twists on Old Tropes

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-29-25

Alice Feeney nailed this one. The drama starts rough, confusing and sets you on an audio ride. Just when you think you have it figured, you’re flipped upside down. Heavily inspired by “The Wicker Man” or “Midsommar,” but not cheesy or over the top with female empowerment (or violence) but enough to give the story grounding and meaning. The character development is incredible. “Abby” is dynamic and interesting to learn. The “whodunnit” trope is fun with only a limited amount of characters living in a confined area. Changing perspectives added so many luscious layers to the plot and maintained the anticipation in a slow grind. The dénouement had a nice build-up, was unexpected and satisfying.
The Audible performances and production are spectacular. They made the book an experience. 2025 listens are starting strong!

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Cute, festive, wholesome “who-done-it”

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-26-24

Love a great Christie-esque murder-mystery and this novel does not disappoint. Great twists throughout. Phenomenal performance! Would recommend for listeners looking for a festive mystery to listen while wrapping and decorating

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French Twist

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-23-24

Tana French does it again! If you loved the Searcher, The Hunter will not disappoint. The characters in this novel are so refreshing and the development of Tre was rich with depth. I love the Cal Hooper series!

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Fun Ride

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-08-24

I really enjoyed this listen. Production was phenomenal and January really captured Lucy and the inner dialogue with Savvy. I’m still left with questions, but I personally enjoy an open ended resolution. The dark humor made the story! Lucy is an awesome protagonist!

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Great Holiday Thriller

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-20-23

I was looking for a “Christmas Thriller” to listen to and enjoy with my sister while we wrapped presents and prepared for our holiday. This was the perfect book! I enjoyed the narration and the overall performance of the audible very much! Great listen! I enjoyed the main character and the plot, but if you’re a thriller/suspense reader, you’ll probably find this novel predictable. I thought the character development of the antagonist could’ve been deeper. The end felt very rushed. I’d have loved to have gotten to know the “family” more so when the climax and conclusion made its way, the impact would’ve been there. Because this is more of a fictional biography and letter than a traditional story, so much is left out. Like the facts you need to tell a child and you’ll tell them the rest of the story “when [they’re] older.” Unfortunately, because the relationship the reader develops with the peripheral characters is so topical, the end twist lacks the “punch” I was hoping for. Still a fun short listen and would recommend to the novice readers, especially during the holiday season.

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Fun Ride

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-27-23

Enjoyable story. Lots of twists. Solid character development of the protagonist. If you watched the 2023 AHS season, the show is a play on the book, not the exact manuscript. You can read and watch, and enjoy both separately. Really really enjoyed the plot. Very fun for spooky season

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