
The Dirty South
A Charlie Parker Thriller, Book 18
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Narrated by:
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Jeff Harding
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By:
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John Connolly
About this listen
It is 1999, and someone is slaughtering young black women in Burdon County, Arkansas.
But no one wants to admit it, not in the Dirty South.
In an Arkansas jail cell sits a former NYPD detective, stricken by grief. He is mourning the death of his wife and child and searching in vain for their killer. He cares only for his own lost family.
But that is about to change....
Witness the becoming of Charlie Parker.
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The story relates back to earlier times for Charlie Parker and helps build the atmosphere surrounding the character. I found this book interesting and while not quite achieving the pinnacle of the series. It was pleasing that the author did not push his political views (mostly). Leaving the audience to enjoy the story for what it is.
Return to the original Charlie Parker
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John Connolly, a Dubliner, lived in Arkansas for a while to do the background research and it shows in the many authentic details inserted.
He writes well-crafted English, and does dialogue smoothly with a lovely sarcastic touch. The story is constructed tightly and moves along at a rapid pace. The whole book is a page-turner but I found the large crowd of characters hard to commit to memory. Listened more than once - fortunately the enjoyment was just as great the second time around. This is a top-class work in its genre.
Outstanding narration by Jeff Harding. Overall, a great listening experience and introduction to John Connolly. I want more.
Brilliant in Scope and Execution
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Im still happy with my purchase though and not every book by Connolly can be a five star but its still a solid 4
Another good book in the series
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Absolutely terrible
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