
Southern Bound
Max Porter, Book 1
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Stuart Jaffe
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Stuart Jaffe
About this listen
When Max and Sandra Porter moved down to North Carolina, they thought they were getting a new beginning - good job, good pay, and a lovely little place in Winston-Salem. But the family that hired him to research land deals in North Carolina is not all that they seem.
And when Max discovers that his office is haunted by Marshall Drummond, PI - a ghost from the 1940s - what started as a simple research job sinks him neck-deep in a world of old mysteries and dangerous enemies. One in which ghosts, witches, curses, and spells exist. One in which something as innocent as a book can turn deadly.
Real North Carolina history mixes with fantasy magic in this pulse-pounding, paranormal-mystery series.
©2012 Stuart Jaffe (P)2013 Stuart JaffeListeners also enjoyed...
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SOUTHERN BOUND, A MAX PORTER MYSTERY
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Good intro to the series.
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The unwilling detective with a nose for history
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Where does Southern Bound rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Ranks high!What was one of the most memorable moments of Southern Bound?
Without giving it away, when Sandra tells the truth about her gift.Which scene was your favorite?
When Max discovers Drummond the ghost haunts his office.Held my attention throughout!
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My First
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Fun
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Enjoyable read
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Free audio copy for honest review **Yup, I judged the book by its cover. I thought, meh, crappy noir. But I do like listening and writing reviews. And since the author traded a free copy for the review, what could it hurt?
Nothing, as it turns out. Southern Bound was interesting from the beginning. Even though I’m used to characters who either completely flip out when faced with a ghost or are a bit complacent, I thought Max was just a pansy. He at first chose to ignore what was obvious right before his eyes. For a researcher, the initial lack of curiosity, the passive interest in solving a mystery completely through me off.
But then, it gets under his skin. Picking up one clue after another, interviewing people, putting the pieces together starts to work for him despite or in spite of the danger that comes with it.
The story flows easily without force from one scene, one clue to the next. The characters have led Stuart Jaffe to a fantastic conclusion.
Mr. Jaffe does a wonderful job with the narration. Sometimes, I wonder if listening to the book makes a difference in how much I enjoy it. The narrator has to be good. The story has to be engaging. So I definitely recommend the audible version having skipped the printed one.
I enjoyed this book so much, I’m already thinking of spending an audible credit on the sequel and kind of irritated that the next two books aren’t already there.
definitely give this one a chance
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I thought this was a very well written story.A man is hired as a private detective,but he doesn't know by whom.During his investigation he receives some unusual help....from a ghost.Stuart Jaffe is a perfect choice as narrator.He can switch characters in a flash!
I was gifted a copy for an honest review by Audioblast.
Southern Bound:Max Porter 1
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enjoy the narrator voice. listen to the whole audio in less than two day.
very entertaining .
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