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Mystery

Blue Rose Trilogy, Book 2

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Mystery

By: Peter Straub
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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Tom Pasmore, ten years old, survives a near-fatal accident. During his long recovery, he becomes obsessed with an unsolved murder and finds he has clues to solving it that he shouldn’t. Lamont von Heilitz has spent his life dealing with mysteries, until he wanted to know nothing more of the terror of life and the horror of death. When a new murder disrupts their world of wealth, power, and pleasure, the two must form an unlikely partnership to confront demons from the past and the dark secrets that still haunt the present.

©2010 Peter Straub (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Horror Mystery Private Investigators Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary

Critic reviews

“Intriguing, immensely readable.... Engages the mind.” (The Washington Post Book World)

“The near-perfect mystery.... Full of intricate, engrossing, flesh-and-blood suspects and heroes.” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

“Sensational.... A terrific page-turner, superbly plotted, unforgettable characters.” (Kansas City Star)
Engaging Storyline • Intriguing Mystery • Well-paced Narration • Vivid Descriptions • Gripping Plot Twists
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Slow moving to get to the interesting part. I almost stop listening but I am glad I kept going.

The plot twist was very good.

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I had read this book years ago and remember liking it, but I had forgotten so much of the story it was like reading it for the first time. 25 years on, it is an amazing read. Compelling from the first page and full of great characters. I especially liked the second act which takes place at an exclusive lake resort in Wisconsin. The conclusion wraps up every character arc neatly and is very satisfying.

Excellent Book!

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still not quite sure what it is and why it is that way. intriguing and odd "trilogy?".
hope it pays off. sure it will.

so strange...

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I didn't like Lamont's voice at all. It should have been more dignified but it sounded like a goofy old guy

great story

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

I wouldn't declare it was the second book in the series that includes "Koko", that makes absolutely no sense and a reader hoping to read or listen to a continuation of the characters from Koko will be disappointed. I was in that aspect.

Has Mystery turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, not at all, I like mysteries and this had a decent one, though there were way too many characters.

Which character – as performed by Patrick Lawlor – was your favorite?

I liked Tom a lot, he was charming and endearing and you root for him and WANT to see what happens to him. You care about.

Do you think Mystery needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, it's such a dense book that you're kind of waterlogged by the end of it and you don't really want to know any more about the characters. You're good to leave them where they are.

Interesting But Convoluted

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This was the first book of the Blue Rose Trilogy that I read, not in the correct order, but I don't think it matters much. I've read all of them at least twice now, and I love Straub's writing style and character development. Although lengthy, his books hook me in the first few chapters, and by the end of each I'm left wanting more. What more can you ask for?

Love this trilogy!

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I loved this tale when it wad first published and this version brought it all back. with vigor.

great story

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Superbly narrated and a well-paced story that practically ensures a happy drive while listening. Indeed, you might find yourself unnecessarily driving in order to learn what happens next.

A good companion

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Story 4/5
Narration 5/5

More of "Blue Rose" mystery.

Highly recommended, but read Koko first!

Wonderful writing!

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Another good mystery by Peter Straub. There are some interesting social/economical conflicts played out in the story as well as the unraveling of some family secrets including murder.

Straub Does It Again

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