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The Burglar in the Closet

By: Lawrence Block
Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
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Popular author Lawrence Block creates the wild and wonderful world of Bernie Rhodenbarr: fine, upstanding citizen by day, and crafty burglar by night. In this hilarious whodunit, Bernie does a favor for his dentist, only to discover mixing his personal and professional lives can be hazardous to his well-being. As Bernie squirms in the dental chair, Dr. Sheldrake presents a business proposition. He wants Bernie to rob his estranged wife's apartment while she's out enjoying the New York City nightlife. Bernie would get her fabulous collection of jewels, and Dr. Sheldrake would only take 20% of the profits. The plan sounds foolproof, so why has Bernie found himself locked in Mrs. Sheldrake's closet? Winner of three Edgar and four Shamus Awards, Lawrence Block creates plots that twist around every corner and packs them with fun-loving characters. You'll want the quirky Bernie and his companions for your very own friends, as gravelly-voiced narrator Richard Ferrone brings them vividly to life.
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EXCELLENT

As usual and on par Richard Ferrone brings Bernie and crew alive!! Very enjoyable listen.

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Favorite narrator for hard boiled

I’m a fan of not so violent crime novels and this is that plus the one the best for narration.

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The perfect title

Fun story, nice twists and turns and since it is read by one of my favorite narrators.
Well you can't ask for more on slant weekend.
VERY entertaining too!

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Second installment

This was a fun and good book by Mr Block.
Bernie gets himself into some hot water

And gets himself out. Fun story

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Bernie is da Bomb..!!!

Lawrence Block is genius, Richard Ferrone is fabulous as always. The pair have created a fun frolic of mystery, murder, money and Madness. Short and sweet this is a most entertaining and Worthy tale. I listenedvirtually Non-stop. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Great read!

Like all the books in this series, clever and a delightful read by a great narrator.

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Round and Round

The circle never ends. The head often wants what the heart also wants. He is a busy burglar.

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Good listen

I really like Lawrence Block. I think he is one of my favorite storytellers. I out the book down early on because I wasn’t sure it was connecting with me. When I came back, it was better. Give it a chance. I’m glad I did.

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story and word play AMAZING

Been a fan do Dune and the like, but this wrifhter had me guessing as much in a shorter story.
So if you liked Scooby-Doo as a kid, and maybe Dr Who, or some defective thinking wear most of the puzzle pieces are always there give it a shot.

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Burglar or detective…. Who knows…..

Second book in de series and i loved it a lot. Nice story that builds itself to a plot you don’t always see coming. Recommebded for a light read with a lot of humour….

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