
Borderline: A Jack McMorrow Mystery
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Narrated by:
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Michael A. Smith
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By:
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Gerry Boyle
On a travel story about Benedict Arnold, freelance reporter Jack McMorrow traces the route of the infamous historical figure up the Kennebec River into Quebec, Canada. When a man fails to rejoin his bus tour in the Northern Maine town of Scanesett, Jack makes a pit stop there to help authorities find him and soon finds himself entangled with a bunch of lethal small-town hoods who make bad sport of the weak and defenseless. Threatened, beaten up, and forced into a terrifying game of redneck hide-and-seek, McMorrow faces his most ruthless criminals yet.
This, the fifth installment of Islandport’s updated and revised editions of the internationally best-selling Jack McMorrow series, takes its listeners across state lines into the tangled world of mistaken identities, traitorous dealings, and a dangerous hunt for a man no one seems to know much about.
Originally published in 1998, the Islandport edition includes a new introduction by author.
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Great Mystery !
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I’ve liked this series and its characters. The auxiliary characters, Roxanne and Clare, are physically not present with Jack. That leaves some holes. Sure, they’re both reachable by phone but it’s not the same.
The story itself was pretty bland except for the Benedict Arnold history. I live in western Maine and I could ride along with Jack as he swings through Somerset, Franklin, and Hancock Counties. I’ve made the drive to Quebec, too. That was interesting.
I started this book in paperback and I should have continued with that. Instead I switched to the audiobook and remembered why I bought the paperback. The narrator murders women’s voices. Not my favorite.
Not the best in the series
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On freelance assignment to follow Benedict Arnold's march to Quebec, McMorrow arrives in a small Maine town just as a mystery begins: A tour bus enroute from Boston to Quebec discovers that one passenger, P. Ray Mantiss, got off the bus and never got back on. Who is this "Mr. Mantiss"? It has to be a fake name, righ? What's he running from? And why is Robie, the odd character on the bike, so interested in McMorrow's questions about the missing man? And why does everyone think McMorrow is with the CIA? And why do they want to shoot him?
Boyle's characters are engaging, and his writing is crisp, with a sense of humor and deep knowledge of small-town Maine life. He is gifted in his ability to create atmosphere, build tension, and introduce you to three-dimensional characters in a real and baffling world—a master of the mystery.
Audio reader Michael Smith is the perfect voice actor for this series, bringing McMorrow to life through your earbuds/speakers. But Boyle has brought him to life on the page. I am an addict and await futher of Boyle's McMorrow books read by Michael Smith.
Jack McMorrow Goes Rogue
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Journalist or Agent
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In this story Jack finds himself following a hunch about a missing man. Then he finds himself embroiled when the secrets of a small town bubble over.
In my opinion, this book runs a bit long with descriptions of McMorrow's historical research about the Kennebec River region.
"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."
Awesome character development and mystery!
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Michael A Smith's narrating brings the characters to life.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Jack is in trouble again!
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Great Series!
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Freelance reporter Jack Morrow is on assignment to do a travel article on Benedict Arnold's campaign against Quebec when a fellow bus passenger goes missing in a small town in Maine. Smelling the makings of a salable story, Morrow combines the known assignment with the hope of another and stumbles into a real mess. Lots of suspense, great characters, and a good mystery. Terrific series!
Narrator Michael A. Smith really is excellent at portraying Jack in all his attitudes.
Great read!
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I listened to the audio book version of this book. My one criticism is that the narrator is a bit 'blah' in the actual narration. A bit too monotone. However, when he is in character, he is very good. The little boy that narrated his part...spot on! He was excellent!
All in all, I honestly had a tough time putting the book down. It flows very well and the story line(s) kept my attention and made me want more.
Enjoyed the story
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Another great story
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