Paradise City, Archer Mayor
Paradise City, Archer Mayor
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Paradise City
A Joe Gunther Novel

Author: Archer Mayor

Narrator: William Dufris

Unabridged: 8 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/02/2012

Synopsis

Joe Gunther and his team at the Vermont Bureau of Investigation are alerted to a string of unrelated burglaries across Vermont. Someone, in addition to flats creens, computers, and stereos, has also been stealing antiques and jewelry. Meanwhile, in Boston, an elderly woman surprises some thieves in her Beacon Hill home and is viciously murdered. The Boston police find that not only is the loot similar to what's being stolen in Vermont, but it may have the same destination. Word is out that someone powerful is purchasing these particular kinds of items in the "Paradise City" of Northampton, Massachusetts.Gunther, the Boston Police, and the vengeful niece of the murdered old lady convene on Northampton, eager to get to the bottom of the mystery and find the "responsible parties"—although each is motivated to mete out some very different penalties.

About Archer Mayor

Archer Mayor is the New York Times bestselling author of the highly acclaimed Vermont-based series of mystery novels featuring detective Joe Gunther. He is a past winner of the New England Book Award for his body of work, the first time a writer of crime literature has been so honored. He also works as a death investigator, a sheriff’s deputy, and a volunteer firefighter and EMT in Vermont.

About William Dufris

William Dufris commands a dazzling array of voices that bring to life the dozens of audiobooks he’s narrated. Whether it’s Sam Spade, a survival expert, a Cuban gangster, or Fletcher the basset hound, William has a voice to embody the character.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on January 20, 2014

When three losers break into a Boston home owned by a rich old widow, they're not interested in flat screen televisions, other electronics or the usual sorts of items that generally attract unsophisticated burglars. Rather, they're looking specifically for the old lady's jewelry, which would normall......more

Goodreads review by Ruth on January 23, 2013

Archer Mayor is one of my favorite authors, for several reasons. First of all, I really enjoy his books. Having read all of the Joe Gunther series, I feel like I'm spending time with friends each time I pick up the latest addition to the series. Also, I had the pleasure of listening to Archer Mayor......more

Goodreads review by Maddy on March 03, 2013

PROTAGONIST: Lieut. Joe Gunther SETTING: Northampton, Massachusetts SERIES:#23 of 23 RATING: 4.25 The Vermont Bureau of Investigation is a statewide major crimes unit which only participates in solving crime when invited by local agencies. Usually, this means that the crime is one that the locals don’t......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on August 20, 2012

I recieved this book as a first read and was very excited to start it. The begining is very well thought out and the characters are well defined and given a lot of background information. I liked the story line and plot, things moved very smoothly and kept things interesting. Though I thought the en......more

Goodreads review by Tim on November 02, 2012

First half of book is vintage Mayor -- fast pace, intriguing plot, great set-up. Second half not so much as suspects pop up randomly towards end of book and it has one of the most rushed, unfulfilling endings of any of Mayor's Joe Gunter novels. Mayor moves out of Vermont in chi-chi Northampton, MA h......more

Quotes

“Mayor’s solid twenty-third Joe Gunther novel focuses on a tri-cornered interstate case involving multiple thefts…Fans of this first-rate procedural series will be satisfied.” Publishers Weekly

“Dufris excels at bringing listeners into the heads of all the characters. The added psychological touch in the point of view gives everything a note of believability that adds to the tension.” AudioFile

“Once again, the long-running and best-selling police procedural series surprises and thrills.” Library Journal

“Understated, occasionally very funny, and very intelligent. In his twenty-third appearance, the Sage of Brattleboro remains as appealing as ever.” Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • AudioFile Earphones Award
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