
White River Burning
Dave Gurney, Book 6
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Narrated by:
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Christopher Lane
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By:
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John Verdon
"It’s always a pleasure to watch a keen mind absorbed in a difficult puzzle, which is how Dave Gurney distinguishes himself in John Verdon’s tricky whodunits." (The New York Times)
"Verdon’s novels, now read in twenty languages, feature serpentine plots, heightening suspense, skillfully developed characters, and a rich sense of place." (Booklist, starred review)
Tensions have been running high in White River as it approaches the anniversary of a fatal shooting of a black motorist by a local police officer. The economically depressed, racially polarized city is on edge, confronted with angry demonstrations, arson, and looting. In the midst of the turmoil, a White River police officer is shot dead by an unknown sniper. As the town spirals out of control, local authorities approach Dave Gurney to conduct an independent investigation of the shooting.
The situation in White River becomes truly explosive as more killings occur in what appears to be an escalating sequence of retaliations. But when Gurney questions the true nature of all this bloodshed, and zeroes in on peculiar aspects of the individual murders, his involvement is suddenly terminated. Obsessed with evidence that doesn't support the official version of events, Gurney cannot let go of the case. Despite intense opposition from the police, as well as from dangerous fanatics lurking in the shadows, he begins to uncover an astonishing structure of deception - learning that nothing in White River it what it seems to be.
White River Burning is the most provocative and timely book yet by the author hailed by The New York Times as "masterly."
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Great Mystery
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Also, I’m hoping his wife gets written out someday, so he can find someone who actually likes him!!! I find her tedious, petulant, and completely lacking in support for her husband.
I’m hoping the author is not shadowing his own personal relationship with this character!! That would be sad
I’m on to number 7, hoping for the best
Can’t have it both ways
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Excellent.
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Twisted
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another great John Verdon book
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So this isn't drama, but dogma, not prose but pedantry. There are some good lines scattered throughout the book, but none of them is original; it's more like eavesdropping on a cocktail party full of relatively well-read people mouthing their favorite pieties.. . . and is just as predictable and boring. While it is possible to write topical fiction about current events, I recommend checking out TC Boyle and letting this guy stew in his own juices for a while.
ripped from the headlines
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Confusing
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Long time Dave Gurney Fan , 1st audio book
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Verdon's previous books, his protagonist (Dave Gurney) is a retired NYC detective. He's moved to upstate NY to get away from his previous life and lifestyle because he was an obsessive detective who could not let a case go without solving it. His wife (Madeline) wanted a husband she could grow old with and not fear for his life daily. It doesn't work out quite the way she had hoped.
Verdon's books are all stand alone but if you've never listened to anything written by him I would suggest listening to THINK OF A NUMBER first, only because I think that is the best book he has ever written!
Gurney is what every victim wants in a detective, he doesn't give up.
This book starts out going in one direction but all is not what it appears. When the police and the DA decide they have the person responsible for a racially motivated crime Gurney doesn't agree and is fired. He is the only one who sees that they have tunnel vision and can't see beyond what what a killer wants them to see. Eventually he's proven right and back on.
Christopher Lane does an excellent job narrating.
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Layers upon layers...
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I'm looking forward to the screen adaptation of Think of a Number. It will be interesting to see who the studio picks to play Dave Gurney. My vote would go to Liam Neeson.
McGuffins, Blind Alleys, & Misdirection Galore
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