
The River of Souls
Matthew Corbett, Book 5
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Edoardo Ballerini
The year is 1703. The place: The Carolina settlement of Charles Town. Matthew Corbett, professional 'problem solver,' has accepted a lucrative, if unusual, commission: Escorting a beautiful woman to a fancy dress ball.
What should be a pleasant assignment takes a darker turn when Matthew becomes involved in a murder investigation. A sixteen-year-old girl has been stabbed to death on the grounds of a local plantation. The suspected killer is a slave who has escaped, with two family members, into the dubious protection of a nearby swamp. Troubled by certain discrepancies and determined to see some sort of justice done, Matthew joins the hunt for the runaway slaves. He embarks on a treacherous journey up the Solstice River, also known as the River of Souls. He discovers that something born of the swamp has joined the hunt...and is stalking the hunters with more than murder in mind.
What follows is a shattering ordeal encompassing snakes, alligators, exiled savages, mythical beasts, and ordinary human treachery. The journey up the River of Souls will test Matthew's courage, commitment, and powers of endurance. It will also lead him to a confrontation with a figure from his recent past, which will alter Matthew's life, setting the stage for the next installment in this compulsively readable series.
Gripping, unsettling, and richly atmospheric, The River of Souls is a masterful historical adventure and a major addition to Robert McCammon's extraordinary body of work. Featuring the continuing exploits of a young hero USA Today has called 'the Early American James Bond.'
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Now, all that aside, the story was still suspenseful and it made me wish the commute to and from school every day was a little longer so I could enjoy more of the story.
Eduardo Ballerini was, and is, the best performer in my opinion… male, female, old, young, dialects… he does them all, and does them spectacularly.
Now, had I known this had a cliffhanger, I would have waited for the next in the series to come out, because I hate waiting.
SPOILERS! Still love Matthew Corbeett
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I have recommended the earlier books to friends, but this story is watered down and complicated with review of the earlier stories and has a ' to-be-continued ' ending...I was very disappointed.What does Edoardo Ballerini bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Edoardo Ballerini's wonderfully 'proper' and rich voice is the perfect vehicle for these stories.Do you think The River of Souls needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Really?gunked-up a bit with background review.
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not my favorite but well written
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Another great adventure for Matthew!
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Good but WAY too short
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wonderful series
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Really enjoyed this book
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Matthew is on his way!!!
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listen!
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What did you love best about The River of Souls?
I liked the fact that this was a mini-adventure for our hero. There was hardly mention of Professor Fell.Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The plot was right in line with most of Matthew Corbett's prior adventures with one great exception: we find out early in who the killer is. Most of the book is spent chasing the bad guy and escaping from frightening situations.Have you listened to any of Edoardo Ballerini’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Edoardo Ballerini is an amazing performer!If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Don't stray from the path and stay in the middle of the River of Souls.Too Short. Still great!!
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