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Open Season

The Joe Gunther Mysteries, Book 1

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Open Season

By: Archer Mayor
Narrated by: Tom Taylorson
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Lt. Joe Gunther of the Brattleboro, Vermont, police force has a serious problem: in a community where a decade could pass without a single murder, the body count is suddenly mounting. Innocent citizens are being killed - and others set up - seemingly orchestrated by a mysterious ski-masked man.

Signs suggest that a three-year-old murder trial might lie at the heart of things, but it's a case that many in the department would prefer remained closed. A man of quiet integrity, Lt. Gunther knows that he must pursue the case to its conclusion, wherever it leads.

©2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Mystery Police Procedural Fiction Exciting Detective Vermont Suspense

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I wasn't sure what to expect with this being the first outing for this author or character. I was pleasantly surprised and found it difficult to put down.

Surprisingly good

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Found in the Plus Catalogue, this small town police department murder investigation is a pleasingly enough listen. The stories well detailed, is a reminder of a time before everything was computerised, mobile phones were the norm; only the conclusion seems rushed, with some issues not fully developed [the father, daughter relationship for one].
As Archer Mayor's debut novel Open Season, is a fair start to what looks like a long series featuring his amicable lead character, Lt Joe Gunther.
The narration by Tom Taylorson was great, with fine character definition, which made for easy listening.

A 1980's American cop mystery!

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Very good listen which kept me engaged throughout. Will certainly look out for more from this author

Good listen, great narrator.

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It took me a while to get into this story but once I did it was a very well presented yarn, recommended.

Good story

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Brought to life by one of the best narrators on Audible. Good start to a series.

90% great, lacklustre ending

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Satisfying listen, however I always wonder why so many writers insist on making the police such serial incompetents.

Satisfying listen

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At times the narration was too soothing and I found myself waking up 4 chapters further than I remembered hearing, but that is down to the soothing voice of the narrator and not the content of the story itself as I always had to go back to make sure I heard the full story which means it kept me interested. A nice change for the hero not to be the perfect cop and to show uncertainty at times and this made me like him as a character. Interested to listen to the next one to see what else is revealed about Gunther.

Relaxed

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Throughly enjoy this book , narrating brilliant . I could not stop listening to this thank you

Brilliant

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Honestly, ran out of interesting american murder mystery authors and been searching for something like this for a while. Good characters (both people and the setting), well written and a good plot. As mentioned in other reviews the narrator has a very soothing grandfatherly voice which is mellow as old whisky.... really add to the enjoyment of listening

Great small town detective mystery

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A Refreshingly different plot, great narration and interesting characters all made this a great listen. Kept me listening and I got through really fast

Really enjoyable

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