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A Detective Al Harris Cold Case #7
Lingering Shadows
Lingering Shadows – A Detective Al Harris Cold Case Could the mass suicide of a cult in the 1970’s actually be the result of a cold-blooded murderer? Striking a balance between the pros and cons of his job isn’t going to be easy, especially now that his reputation is growing. Harris has helped to solve a few more high-profile cases, and some people aren’t too happy about that. He thought that it would help get him more clients, and he’s getting noticed, all right—by the wrong kind of people. Plus, tensions are running high with the new chief of police, Richardson. Richardson’s got a bone or two to pick with Harris, and Harris just might find himself with a few grudges of his own against the chief. As if his personal problems weren’t enough, Harris has another case to solve. Back in the 1970s, cults were the big thing, and there used to be one just a town over from Woodlawn. Almost all of the members died in a mass suicide, but Harris is thinking it might not have been suicide at all, but a vicious and cold-blooded murder. The Detective Al Harris Cold Case Book 1: Hide and Seek Book 2: Hook Line and Sinker Book 3: Close to Home Book 4: Snake in the Grass Book 5: Echoes of the Past Book 6: The Lost Boy Book 7: Lingering Shadows Book 8: Concrete Graveyard VISIT WWW.CYANIDEPUBLISHING.COM AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CRIME / MYSTERY STARTER LIBRARY
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Published March 24, 2018
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June 21, 2018
( Format : audiobook )
"Not playing coy ... Playing smart."
Al Harris is a detective, a private detective, having left the police force, cold case files secretly copied and removed. He did not get on well with the new Chief. Now, he doesn't even try.
Harris doesn't investigate marital problems or recent cases. He prefers unsolved crimes from forty years before. And in walks a man whose brother died in an apparent cult suicide in the 1970's. But Harris doesn't want to take the case ...
I was unfamiliar with both author and narrator but the book sounded interesting when I requested Lingering Shadows from the rights holder, via Audiobook Boom and was fortunate to be freely gifted a complimentary copy. What an excellent find. Just a short story, but packed with character as well as an investigation. The writing is vibrant, conversation natural and the whole perfectly interpreted by narrator John C.Snipes. His fairly deep voice is well articulated, with great intonation and he reads rapidly, giving great individual and appropriate voicings to each of the protagonists, female as well as male. An excellent performance.
This is a great little book for all who enjoy the P.I. genre with strong character presence and an unusual investigation. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately purchased the audio omnibus of books 1 - 3 in the series, despite it's being read by a different narrator. Sadly, I could find no other readings by Mr.Snipes, an oversight that I hope will soon be remedied..
Short and good: Definitely recommended.
"Not playing coy ... Playing smart."
Al Harris is a detective, a private detective, having left the police force, cold case files secretly copied and removed. He did not get on well with the new Chief. Now, he doesn't even try.
Harris doesn't investigate marital problems or recent cases. He prefers unsolved crimes from forty years before. And in walks a man whose brother died in an apparent cult suicide in the 1970's. But Harris doesn't want to take the case ...
I was unfamiliar with both author and narrator but the book sounded interesting when I requested Lingering Shadows from the rights holder, via Audiobook Boom and was fortunate to be freely gifted a complimentary copy. What an excellent find. Just a short story, but packed with character as well as an investigation. The writing is vibrant, conversation natural and the whole perfectly interpreted by narrator John C.Snipes. His fairly deep voice is well articulated, with great intonation and he reads rapidly, giving great individual and appropriate voicings to each of the protagonists, female as well as male. An excellent performance.
This is a great little book for all who enjoy the P.I. genre with strong character presence and an unusual investigation. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately purchased the audio omnibus of books 1 - 3 in the series, despite it's being read by a different narrator. Sadly, I could find no other readings by Mr.Snipes, an oversight that I hope will soon be remedied..
Short and good: Definitely recommended.
July 9, 2018
Disclaimer.
I had requested and received audible version of this book for free from the narrator, in exchange for an unbiased review.
What I liked about the book -
This is a short (1:20 hours) but fast paced, and thrilling detective story. This is the first book of the series that I had read and hence it felt like I was missing some of the backstories, like the detective Al Harris's motivation et al. But even without that knowledge, the story stands alone well. The case in this particular book is very intriguing and reminds you of a real life incident in our history. It kept the tension building throughout its short time line and delivered a satisfying end.
What I disliked about the book -
Not a complaint, but I would have loved it if it were a bit longer.
Narration -
Narration by John C. Snipes was a good match for the characters. He voiced each of them distinctively and brought them to life.
I had requested and received audible version of this book for free from the narrator, in exchange for an unbiased review.
What I liked about the book -
This is a short (1:20 hours) but fast paced, and thrilling detective story. This is the first book of the series that I had read and hence it felt like I was missing some of the backstories, like the detective Al Harris's motivation et al. But even without that knowledge, the story stands alone well. The case in this particular book is very intriguing and reminds you of a real life incident in our history. It kept the tension building throughout its short time line and delivered a satisfying end.
What I disliked about the book -
Not a complaint, but I would have loved it if it were a bit longer.
Narration -
Narration by John C. Snipes was a good match for the characters. He voiced each of them distinctively and brought them to life.
June 18, 2018
The story is well written and the plot is interesting. I haven't read the other books in the series and it was clear that I was missing things because of that. The book is short so the backstory is limited, but there's enough that this works as a standalone book.
Al Harris comes across as very gruff and uncaring, I'm left wondering what really motivates him to solve cold cases, is it really about solving the puzzle, or is it about providing closure for people?
The narration is delivered well and the character voices are distinct and easy to recognize.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
Al Harris comes across as very gruff and uncaring, I'm left wondering what really motivates him to solve cold cases, is it really about solving the puzzle, or is it about providing closure for people?
The narration is delivered well and the character voices are distinct and easy to recognize.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
June 17, 2018
Lingering Shadows (A Detective Al Harris Cold Case Book 7) by Rob Costa was a good read. Detective Al Harris winds up looking into a mass suicide of a cult. He isn't positive that it wasn't murder. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more of this series.
October 31, 2018
You know, I definitely love So Harris😀
These stories about old cold cases are great, and I definitely recommend them to anyone who loves good detective stories.
These stories about old cold cases are great, and I definitely recommend them to anyone who loves good detective stories.
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