
The Boyfriend
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Narrated by:
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Robertson Dean
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By:
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Thomas Perry
Jack Till, who has retired from the LAPD after a respected career as a homicide detective, now works as a private investigator, comfortable chasing down routine cases while visiting his 24-year-old daughter, Holly, who has Down Syndrome. But when the parents of a recently murdered young girl, about Holly's age, ask for his help when the police come up empty, Till reluctantly takes the case.
It was discovered after her death that the victim had been working as a high-class prostitute, and the police are content to assume she was killed by a client, common in such a dangerous line of work. Yet as Till digs deeper, he realizes that the victim is just one of several young female escorts killed in different cities in the exact same way - all had strawberry blonde hair, and all were shot with a 9mm handgun in the sanctity of their apartments.
Till must find his way around the tawdry and secretive online escort business, and decode ads placed by young women who all use false names, sometimes advertise using other women's pictures, and move from city to city every few months. Yet when Till is finally able to catch up with the killer, he finds that the man he's after is far more dangerous and volatile than he ever could have imagined. As the body count rises, Till must risk his life to find this seductive and ruthless killer whose murderous spree masks a far deadlier agenda.
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Where does The Boyfriend rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is one of the most suspenseful books I've ever listened to.Who was your favorite character and why?
I loved the characters.Which character – as performed by Robertson Dean – was your favorite?
Robertson Dean's performance was SUPERB!FANTASTIC from start to finish!
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I enjoyed this
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Typical Thomas Perry
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Worth a listen
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The characters were very well developed and I found myself caring for them and becoming interested in their outcome. The protagonist is the typical super cop/Boy Scout that a lot of authors default to, but I did enjoy his character as well.
The narrator was not my favorite, but he did not detract excessively from the book. I thought he got a little too cliche with some of his voicings, and a bit lazy at times, but I would listen to him again as I have heard much worse.
Overall a great read!
Better than expected!
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John goes on like this for years. The police do not investigate thoroughly because they do not see any connection or pattern to the murders. However, there are two parents who want to know who killed their daughter. They realize only after their daughter is killed that she had been lying to them about her job since she graduated from college. She's not ashamed but knows that others will not think highly of her profession. She's an independent call girl, drives a Mercedes, wears expensive clothing and is extremely good looking.
John Till, a retired detective is now a Private Investigator. He has a partner, who has to step in from time to time and bring John back to the resting state. They will meet and review their evidence and plan the next step. John Till is hired and begins a long and arduous job to find a murderer.
The characters are not difficult to define. Their personalities are provided as the story develops. The mystery is a good one. I read it in a couple of days. The narrator made listening a good experience. I was able to envision the crimes as well as the challenges that the PI's were facing in order to capture a man who possessed no value on life.
Murder Without Remorse
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What did you like best about The Boyfriend? What did you like least?
The wasn't all bad but it did drag on a bit. I lost interest after a whileWould you be willing to try another book from Thomas Perry? Why or why not?
Definitely.What do you think the narrator could have done better?
There wasn't a lot of difference or variety in the presentationNot bad
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Well written & kept my attention more than most
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Would you listen to The Boyfriend again? Why?
I would probably listen to this story again. It was a good story with some unexpected twists. It may seem boring to some people but it was relaxing for me and not too gritty .What was one of the most memorable moments of The Boyfriend?
The diamond necklace trail.What does Robertson Dean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His voice is relaxing to me. No highs and lows but I will say that his woman's voice sounds funny.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Not yet. I'm still listening to this book but enjoying it. It flows pretty well.Any additional comments?
Everyone reads for different reasons. I read for relaxation and enjoy a book that has good flow with a good story that's realistic. The narrator has a lot to do with my enjoyment or lack of with a book. I would reccomend this book.Good story with some good twists.
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PRETTY GOOD STORY, OVERALL A GOOD LISTEN.
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