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The Carnival Master

By: Craig Russell
Narrated by: Seán Barrett
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 A Cologne detective asks Jan Fabel for his help in tracking down the Carnival Cannibal, a terrifying serial killer who kills at the start of the world-famous annual Carnival. Unknown to anyone, Fabel's deputy, Maria Klee, also heads for Cologne to hunt down a different, even more dangerous killer - one with whom she has a score to settle.

Taras Buslenko, a Ukrainian special-forces commander, prepares his undercover unit for a "black" operation into Cologne. Their aim: to end the rule of an ex-pat Ukrainian crime-boss. Three paths converging on Cologne at Carnival at a time when the world is traditionally turned on its head. Fabel once more faces his greatest enemy: the true Master of the Carnival.

©2008 Craig Russell (P)2008 Isis Publishing Ltd Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Exciting Scary

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The Jan Fabel series continues as good as ever. Great writing and story from Craig Russell and fabulous narration from Sean Barrett.

Great story

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I came across the Fabel series from searching for more books narrated by Sean Barret. This series is set in Germany and took me a while to get used to all the different names and police departments. It is very enjoyable.

I love this series

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I am well and truly hooked on the Fabel series. Another fab book from Craig Russell. More twists and turns and really enjoying getting to know the characters.

Already on the next book in the series which I am also really getting into.

Thoroughly recommended series if you enjoyed the Wallander books by Henning Mankell.

Another gripping listen!

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Villains to loath, mendacity, Humour, pathos, lust, murderous-perversions, compassion, madness…What more could one want from a novel?

Fabel’s Fables.

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Good story with interesting characters. Nice to have a novel set in Germany. Good to travel without leaving home. Some weaknesses in the story drop a star, but time listening was reasonably well spent

Nice to visit Germany

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Once again Craig Russell does not fail to dissapoint. Following on from Blood Eagle it was good to get involved in previous story lines with the addition of a new case. Fast and Pacey.

As usual Sean Barrats Naration second to none.

FABULOUS

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I enjoyed listening to Carnival Master, although i found the beginning a little hard to keep up with. Once I had got into and was able to follow the story, i thoroughly enjoyed it

Enjoyable.

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Over the series we have heard Jan getting into and out of so many tricky situations. This is no exception a multi layered plot with many twists and turns keeps you guessing until the end. As for the narrator, his voice has become a major part of the character of such writing. well done to all involved.

Another great story, nice twist.

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Would you listen to The Carnival Master again? Why?

No, why would you listen to a book again when you know Whodunnit?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Fabel is a great character, one can totally empathize with him

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The Carnival Kidnapping

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

Well worth a listen

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Another good one from the always reliable Craig Russell. My only slight concern. If this is the first Jan Faben. Then you need to start at the first, I think you would find the back story hard to understand.

Another well researched book.

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