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The Coldest Case
Listening length: 4 hours
Please note: This audio drama is for mature audiences only. It contains strong language, violence, and sexual content. Discretion is advised.
James Patterson's Detective Billy Harney is back, this time investigating murders in a notorious Chicago drug ring, which will lead him, his sister, and his new partner through a dangerous web of corrupt politicians, vengeful billionaires, and violent dark web conspiracies.
In The Coldest Case: A Black Book Audio Drama, homicide detective Billy Harney sends his new partner, Kate, deep undercover in a notorious Chicago drug ring. When several members of the ring soon turn up dead, Billy abruptly pulls Kate out, blowing her cover. Kate's informant inside the gang quickly disappears. As does the ring's black book....
When Billy can't find the informant, he wonders if Kate is secretly harboring her, since the two grew close during Kate's weeks undercover. As Billy and Kate investigate the ring's murders, they'll be pulled into a dangerous web of corrupt politicians, vengeful billionaires, drugged pro-athletes, and violent, dark web conspiracies, all in search of the missing black book.
Please note: This audio drama is for mature audiences only. It contains strong language, violence, and sexual content. Discretion is advised.
James Patterson's Detective Billy Harney is back, this time investigating murders in a notorious Chicago drug ring, which will lead him, his sister, and his new partner through a dangerous web of corrupt politicians, vengeful billionaires, and violent dark web conspiracies.
In The Coldest Case: A Black Book Audio Drama, homicide detective Billy Harney sends his new partner, Kate, deep undercover in a notorious Chicago drug ring. When several members of the ring soon turn up dead, Billy abruptly pulls Kate out, blowing her cover. Kate's informant inside the gang quickly disappears. As does the ring's black book....
When Billy can't find the informant, he wonders if Kate is secretly harboring her, since the two grew close during Kate's weeks undercover. As Billy and Kate investigate the ring's murders, they'll be pulled into a dangerous web of corrupt politicians, vengeful billionaires, drugged pro-athletes, and violent, dark web conspiracies, all in search of the missing black book.
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Published November 23, 2021
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time and the creator of such unforgettable characters and series as Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, and Michael Crichton, as well as collaborated on #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich. Patterson has told the story of his own life in the #1 bestselling autobiography James Patterson by James Patterson. He is the recipient of an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
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May 23, 2021
A relatively big 0.5 book with running time of 3 hrs and 52 mins.
The Coldest Case has a highly entertaining audio performance! I fall into the category of liking the dramatization than hating it. It does have some drawbacks, although small, where sound effects and background noise can be distracting and make some dialogues difficult to hear. The story is decent, local politics and crime in Chicago and an undercover police get mixed up in a sting operation.
3⭐ for story
5⭐ for audio
The Coldest Case has a highly entertaining audio performance! I fall into the category of liking the dramatization than hating it. It does have some drawbacks, although small, where sound effects and background noise can be distracting and make some dialogues difficult to hear. The story is decent, local politics and crime in Chicago and an undercover police get mixed up in a sting operation.
3⭐ for story
5⭐ for audio
November 24, 2021
Having recently discovered James Patterson's experimentation in 'direct to audio’ work, I was pleased to get my hands on this piece. It brings to life a new series that has a great deal of potential, working with collaborators Aaron Tracy and Ryan Silbert. The story is layered with a great plot and some sensational character interactions, which is intensified by the audio. While the Chicago PD is not known for its simple cases, this one is particularly tough. Thank goodness Detectives Billy and Patti Harney are working it as best they can. When Billy’s partner gets too deep while undercover, she needs to be extracted, but that only leads to added issues. Billy soon realises that there is a powerful list of names in a secret book, ones that could lead to the death of countless others if it falls into the wrong hands. Patterson wins with this one, in a story that comes to life through audio.
A sinister drug ring has been working in Chicago for years, something that Chicago PD Detective Billy Harney has been investigating. Working alongside his sister, Patti, they are trying to eke out some information about something big. When Billy's partner, Kate, embeds herself into the group, there is hope that something will come of it. After a gaffe sees many turn up dead, Kate is almost revealed as a cop and she must be taken into protective custody, but not before an essential informant goes missing. Amongst all the chaos, a special black book containing key information has gone missing and the drug ring is hell-bent on finding it, no matter the cost. Key clients could be outed otherwise!
As Billy and Patti investigate the contents of the black book, they realise that it is more than meets the eye, with crooked athletes and corrupt politicians front and centre on the list. On the side, Billy and Patti discover the intense world of on-line gaming and how ruthless it can be. This helps them crack open a little part of the case, but also pushes them deeper into confusion as well. When the black book reveals a chilling secret that could lead to many deaths, it's a race to get to the scene on time to prevent disaster. The fate of many rests in the hands of the Harneys. Patterson excites with ease as he creates a story many can enjoy in only a few hours!
While James Patterson has moments of greatness and others of frigidity, this was surely one of the greater publication, released solely through audio. The story was crisp and the plot flowed well, keeping the reader engaged throughout and eager to see how things would progress. Said to be the prequel of the Black Book series, this story works really well and offers listeners something exciting in a short period of time. Patterson and his collaborators develop a wonderful script and use a star-studded cast to bring it all to life.
The characters were all cast well and the multitude of voices surely brought things to a new level. I was able to follow things with ease, even if I had to listen very carefully to ensure I did not miss anything. The plot was on point and left me begging for me, as I learned a little more about the Harneys and how well they function together. While I do love a good book, this was an excellent alternative and gave me something special to enjoy amidst all the craziness I find surrounds me these days. A step above a simple audiobook, Patterson and his collaborators have left me wanting more!
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson, Tracy, and Silbert, for a great story and wonderful experience. I look forward to future collaborations, as they become possible.
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A sinister drug ring has been working in Chicago for years, something that Chicago PD Detective Billy Harney has been investigating. Working alongside his sister, Patti, they are trying to eke out some information about something big. When Billy's partner, Kate, embeds herself into the group, there is hope that something will come of it. After a gaffe sees many turn up dead, Kate is almost revealed as a cop and she must be taken into protective custody, but not before an essential informant goes missing. Amongst all the chaos, a special black book containing key information has gone missing and the drug ring is hell-bent on finding it, no matter the cost. Key clients could be outed otherwise!
As Billy and Patti investigate the contents of the black book, they realise that it is more than meets the eye, with crooked athletes and corrupt politicians front and centre on the list. On the side, Billy and Patti discover the intense world of on-line gaming and how ruthless it can be. This helps them crack open a little part of the case, but also pushes them deeper into confusion as well. When the black book reveals a chilling secret that could lead to many deaths, it's a race to get to the scene on time to prevent disaster. The fate of many rests in the hands of the Harneys. Patterson excites with ease as he creates a story many can enjoy in only a few hours!
While James Patterson has moments of greatness and others of frigidity, this was surely one of the greater publication, released solely through audio. The story was crisp and the plot flowed well, keeping the reader engaged throughout and eager to see how things would progress. Said to be the prequel of the Black Book series, this story works really well and offers listeners something exciting in a short period of time. Patterson and his collaborators develop a wonderful script and use a star-studded cast to bring it all to life.
The characters were all cast well and the multitude of voices surely brought things to a new level. I was able to follow things with ease, even if I had to listen very carefully to ensure I did not miss anything. The plot was on point and left me begging for me, as I learned a little more about the Harneys and how well they function together. While I do love a good book, this was an excellent alternative and gave me something special to enjoy amidst all the craziness I find surrounds me these days. A step above a simple audiobook, Patterson and his collaborators have left me wanting more!
Kudos, Messrs. Patterson, Tracy, and Silbert, for a great story and wonderful experience. I look forward to future collaborations, as they become possible.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
April 16, 2021
I generally don't go for the "audio dramas" that Audible produces: They are like watching tv without a picture, or listening to the soundtrack of a play -- different voices and sound effects, not a narrator reading and giving life to the author's words. But this one was well put together.
Aaron Paul's voice kept bringing to mind "Harry Bosch", and I saw Titus Welliver's face as I listened.
Although I figured out the "bad guy" early on, it was still a nail-biter. Minus one star because there were a few places that I got lost because of background noises, or not getting the "picture" from the sounds.
Aaron Paul's voice kept bringing to mind "Harry Bosch", and I saw Titus Welliver's face as I listened.
Although I figured out the "bad guy" early on, it was still a nail-biter. Minus one star because there were a few places that I got lost because of background noises, or not getting the "picture" from the sounds.
November 17, 2021
This is a short audio drama audiobook. The narrators did a wonderful job; if they hadn't I wouldn't have gotten to the end. The biggest beef is the main character, a detective who comes from a family of "blue", who is absolutely trusting. After all those years of being a policeman, he believes all he is told. When his new partner lies the first time he believes her, when she is caught in the lie he sticks up for her. Oh well, there wouldn't have been this story if he had not believed her (There could have been a better story). And lastly, he finds out she has been using drugs for a long time but he (a detective from a line of blue) never noticed. Would not recommend it.
April 16, 2021
That was such a fun audible original. Great way to end the week
May 21, 2022
I listened the audiobook. 😊
November 11, 2021
This was fun read! It was interesting how they included background noises to add the scenes for the characters.
May 15, 2023
Love love love hearing Aaron Paul as a part of this cast. The story was so so but the cast really made up for it.
December 3, 2021
Great audible book starring Aaron Paul. Crime thriller by James Patterson. I stayed up late into the night listening to it.
April 7, 2021
This was really quite entertaining. I felt like I was listening to a television show or movie with the sound effects and full cast production. I used to read a lot of James Patterson but am really not a fan of his work at this point but this sounded interesting and it was free to borrow so I took a chance and I am glad that I did. I liked the characters in this story and was very interested on how the mystery would work out. I don't see myself becoming a James Patterson fangirl anytime soon but I wouldn't hesitate to listen to something like this again in the future.
Book source: Audible Plus
Book source: Audible Plus
March 2, 2026
Crime, Corruption, and a Killer Cast
The following ratings are out of 5:
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌏🌎
Character development: 😋🙂😁😎☺️
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Full Cast Narration – dramatized adaptation
Audiobook Review: The Coldest Case: A Black Book Audio Drama
Author: James Patterson
Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Narrator(s): Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter, Nathalie Emmanuel, Beau Bridges, full cast
👥 Characters and Plot
The story drops you straight into the high-pressure world of Detective Billy Harney, who finds himself leading an investigation into a sprawling drug operation with political and personal landmines at every turn. His new partner, Kate, is deep undercover inside the organization, and when their freshly flipped informant turns up dead, Billy makes a split-second decision: raid the location they’ve been watching rather than risk Kate’s cover being blown. His choice is driven by instinct and fear for her safety, but it sparks immediate tension—Kate believes she could have dug deeper if given more time, and the fallout from the raid proves she may be right.
What they seize—a massive brick of heroin—is only part of what they were supposed to find. The attorney general quickly informs them that the real prize was a ledger packed with the names of high-profile buyers. That missing ledger becomes the investigation’s new center of gravity. As the team digs in, they discover that Sandra, a low-level dealer Kate befriended, slipped out just before the raid. When Sandra tries to sell the ledger to a famous football player, the case widens into a dangerous mix of criminal ambition, political vulnerability, and personal betrayal.
The supporting cast adds richness and texture to the story. Billy’s twin sister Patti, also a cop, brings both emotional grounding and professional tension. Their father, the chief of detectives, looms large over every decision. Edgar, the precinct’s IT wizard, injects humor and heart. Patti’s fiancé—a sports agent entangled in a gubernatorial campaign—adds another layer of political intrigue, especially since Billy’s own wife is working for the opposing candidate. These intersecting loyalties and pressures make the world feel lived-in and the stakes feel real.
🎭 Full-Cast Production & Performances
The audiobook’s full-cast format transforms the story into a cinematic experience. With narrators like Ryan Silbert, Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter, Nathalie Emmanuel, Beau Bridges, Mark‑Paul Gosselaar, Alexis Bledel, and others, the production is more a scripted audio drama than a traditional audiobook. The use of ambient sound, dialogue-only storytelling, and scene-driven pacing creates an immersive environment where you’re not just listening—you’re inside the investigation.
Aaron Paul is especially compelling as Billy Harney. His voice carries the grit, exhaustion, and stubborn determination of a detective who’s seen too much but refuses to back down. The rest of the cast delivers equally strong performances, each actor giving their character a distinct presence that makes the large ensemble easy to follow and deeply engaging.
⭐ Final Opinion
This audiobook is a gripping, character-rich thriller elevated by a stellar full-cast performance. The layered plot, the political undercurrents, and the emotional complexity of the characters make it compelling on its own—but the immersive production turns it into something special. Even with a few slower stretches, the overall experience is tense, cinematic, and thoroughly entertaining. It’s the kind of audiobook that reminds you how powerful full-cast storytelling can be when every element—writing, acting, and sound design—fires on all cylinders.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌏🌎
Character development: 😋🙂😁😎☺️
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Full Cast Narration – dramatized adaptation
Audiobook Review: The Coldest Case: A Black Book Audio Drama
Author: James Patterson
Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Narrator(s): Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter, Nathalie Emmanuel, Beau Bridges, full cast
👥 Characters and Plot
The story drops you straight into the high-pressure world of Detective Billy Harney, who finds himself leading an investigation into a sprawling drug operation with political and personal landmines at every turn. His new partner, Kate, is deep undercover inside the organization, and when their freshly flipped informant turns up dead, Billy makes a split-second decision: raid the location they’ve been watching rather than risk Kate’s cover being blown. His choice is driven by instinct and fear for her safety, but it sparks immediate tension—Kate believes she could have dug deeper if given more time, and the fallout from the raid proves she may be right.
What they seize—a massive brick of heroin—is only part of what they were supposed to find. The attorney general quickly informs them that the real prize was a ledger packed with the names of high-profile buyers. That missing ledger becomes the investigation’s new center of gravity. As the team digs in, they discover that Sandra, a low-level dealer Kate befriended, slipped out just before the raid. When Sandra tries to sell the ledger to a famous football player, the case widens into a dangerous mix of criminal ambition, political vulnerability, and personal betrayal.
The supporting cast adds richness and texture to the story. Billy’s twin sister Patti, also a cop, brings both emotional grounding and professional tension. Their father, the chief of detectives, looms large over every decision. Edgar, the precinct’s IT wizard, injects humor and heart. Patti’s fiancé—a sports agent entangled in a gubernatorial campaign—adds another layer of political intrigue, especially since Billy’s own wife is working for the opposing candidate. These intersecting loyalties and pressures make the world feel lived-in and the stakes feel real.
🎭 Full-Cast Production & Performances
The audiobook’s full-cast format transforms the story into a cinematic experience. With narrators like Ryan Silbert, Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter, Nathalie Emmanuel, Beau Bridges, Mark‑Paul Gosselaar, Alexis Bledel, and others, the production is more a scripted audio drama than a traditional audiobook. The use of ambient sound, dialogue-only storytelling, and scene-driven pacing creates an immersive environment where you’re not just listening—you’re inside the investigation.
Aaron Paul is especially compelling as Billy Harney. His voice carries the grit, exhaustion, and stubborn determination of a detective who’s seen too much but refuses to back down. The rest of the cast delivers equally strong performances, each actor giving their character a distinct presence that makes the large ensemble easy to follow and deeply engaging.
⭐ Final Opinion
This audiobook is a gripping, character-rich thriller elevated by a stellar full-cast performance. The layered plot, the political undercurrents, and the emotional complexity of the characters make it compelling on its own—but the immersive production turns it into something special. Even with a few slower stretches, the overall experience is tense, cinematic, and thoroughly entertaining. It’s the kind of audiobook that reminds you how powerful full-cast storytelling can be when every element—writing, acting, and sound design—fires on all cylinders.
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January 15, 2025
Incredibly well performed by all of those involved with the Audio Book. James Patterson managed to not only bring this story to life,, but also sis an immaculate job of keeping you busy trying to unravel all of the events.
October 21, 2022
Full disclosure - this was a full cast production which was free! Not a favoured author of mine, but I know he is widely enjoyed. Good performances, the story just wasn't my cup of tea.
June 25, 2023
I'd listen to this whole series if it was recorded like this.
I listen to both traditional audiobooks that just narrate the story too, but I find these audio dramas to be more engaging at times. I can understand why people might not like to essentially listen to a TV show, but I find them enjoyable - especially when I'm doing something else like cleaning or grinding in a video game.
I listen to both traditional audiobooks that just narrate the story too, but I find these audio dramas to be more engaging at times. I can understand why people might not like to essentially listen to a TV show, but I find them enjoyable - especially when I'm doing something else like cleaning or grinding in a video game.
November 7, 2021
Really enjoyed the was this was done. Having and audio drama really adds a lot to the story. I love police drama shows and this made it feel like I was watching something instead of just listening to a book. Looking forward to more done like this!
The story as well was good. I really felt like having it acted out made the characters so much more real and really made me feel invested in what happened. After listening I had to go find what else the Billy Harney character was up to and added several more books to my list.
The story as well was good. I really felt like having it acted out made the characters so much more real and really made me feel invested in what happened. After listening I had to go find what else the Billy Harney character was up to and added several more books to my list.
April 17, 2021
3.5 Stars
My first time listening to an audio drama and it was like listening to a crime TV show. The story wasn't anything new or spectacular but still very enjoyable. I did feel like the comedy show bit was cringe worthy and unnecessary. Overall it was worth the listen.
My first time listening to an audio drama and it was like listening to a crime TV show. The story wasn't anything new or spectacular but still very enjoyable. I did feel like the comedy show bit was cringe worthy and unnecessary. Overall it was worth the listen.
March 31, 2021
This was very entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat. I listened to the audio and it is more like a performance than the reading of a book. When I was walking the dog, I would hear something from the audio and think it was part of the real-life around me (like voices or noises). It was sort of funny. This is all Patterson. If you like his writing (which I do), you will enjoy this.
February 27, 2026
This was my first ever James Patterson; I'm not personally a fan of his "writer's stable" thing, which is why I'd avoided his work for so long, but after learning more about him, he does seem like a very good guy, so when I saw his name popping up repeatedly among the full-cast audio dramas I like to listen to, I figured I'd give him a chance. Though perhaps a prequel novella isn't the most representative choice from which to judge a writer's career, I can see why his work is popular. The characters in the story were likeable, and despite its flaws, I was entertained enough to want to pick up the follow-up prequel. Part of me is even considering moving on after that to the main novel series, though I'm more hesitant since the endearing cast of actors is definitely part of the charm here.
Of course, as I've already mentioned, this isn't the perfect story. I will say that critiquing audio is a little hard for me because I do miss details sometimes, so I'm always afraid that I just misunderstood something when I think I'm picking up on errors, but I do genuinely think there were issues with this one. The policework and general life choices of the characters strained the limits of believability in several different ways for me. Overall, I'm not impressed with any of the characters, but I did enjoy them as people, and the "cop family" dynamic is fun, too.
Of course, as I've already mentioned, this isn't the perfect story. I will say that critiquing audio is a little hard for me because I do miss details sometimes, so I'm always afraid that I just misunderstood something when I think I'm picking up on errors, but I do genuinely think there were issues with this one. The policework and general life choices of the characters strained the limits of believability in several different ways for me. Overall, I'm not impressed with any of the characters, but I did enjoy them as people, and the "cop family" dynamic is fun, too.
January 26, 2023
This audible book is kind of like a really bad TV show. Really bad. No you probably already know that Goodreads has a five star policy but four stars are all four various levels of Ookay to very good. Only one star has a negative meaning. I think that’s right anyway. so I did give this presentation to stars because I was feeling generous. There were almost 2 minutes at the end where they listed off all the voices that appeared in this presentation. This was kind of like listening to the soundtrack of a bad TV show. The two stars is simply to say that it took a whole lot of people to bring this story to this point, and to achieve its place in the Audible cavalcade of mystery stories. If there is a follow up, I won’t be following up!
September 17, 2021
This was entertaining.
I’ve never read anything by James Patterson but this seemed like a good introduction as an audiobook. Aaron Paul did a great job as the main character, and seeing how this counts as book 0.5 in the “Black Book” series, if I do decide to start the series with the main books, I will undoubtedly picture Aaron Paul’s voice in my head as I read them.
Anyway. Happy reading, everybody!
I’ve never read anything by James Patterson but this seemed like a good introduction as an audiobook. Aaron Paul did a great job as the main character, and seeing how this counts as book 0.5 in the “Black Book” series, if I do decide to start the series with the main books, I will undoubtedly picture Aaron Paul’s voice in my head as I read them.
Anyway. Happy reading, everybody!
December 23, 2021
A pretty crushable thriller set in Chicago. Also read by Aaron Paul and a slew of other great actors.
May 27, 2022
Fast read entertaining.
August 24, 2024
Awesome audio! I liked detective Billy a lot!
November 15, 2024
Another really enjoyable bit of escapism from James Patterson, starring the excellent Arron Paul. This is a fun, easy to listen to bit of murder mystery.
April 8, 2021
I’m still not quite sure what I think of the format of The Coldest Case. I almost feel like it’s too much like a tv show and if I wanted to watch a show, I’d watch tv. But it also felt like it brought a little more to the book but I also felt like I was missing something! It’s hard to explain so that’s why the jury is still out!
The story was spot on, but didn’t feel very James Pattersonish! I felt like it fit the mold of a short story well! Some people can accomplish greatness with short stories and others can’t but I feel like this one was definitely successful! I was also a bit surprised by the ending, I must say!
The characters...for a short story, this book was full of them! But they were all characters of great depth! A family full of detectives...what more could you want!
And what more could you want out of actors being the narrators? The narration was obviously some of the BEST I’ve ever heard!!!!
I think that this is a great addition to what is now going to be The Black Book series!
The story was spot on, but didn’t feel very James Pattersonish! I felt like it fit the mold of a short story well! Some people can accomplish greatness with short stories and others can’t but I feel like this one was definitely successful! I was also a bit surprised by the ending, I must say!
The characters...for a short story, this book was full of them! But they were all characters of great depth! A family full of detectives...what more could you want!
And what more could you want out of actors being the narrators? The narration was obviously some of the BEST I’ve ever heard!!!!
I think that this is a great addition to what is now going to be The Black Book series!
June 28, 2021
This is known as an audio drama. I appreciate the movie theater quality sound system although it’s a lot to take in without the visual. There was at times too much background noise. I enjoyed the full cast of performers. Although, this is the type of story where watching is better than listening. This is my first audio drama listening experience and it takes some getting used to.
I’m impressed with the sound quality, yet disappointed I’m limited to only the sound. Having limited use of my senses is an adjustment.
James Patterson wrote a smart intelligent crime novel. It’s an easy listening experience.
In The Coldest Case Detective Billy Harley of the Chicago police department is investigating a case against a cyber user who stole a ledger with incriminating evidence. Billy’s twin sister and father also work for the Chicago police department they are a family of respected law officials.
Narrators:
Aaron Paul
Krysten Ritter
Nathalie Emmanuel
Beau Bridges
9 episodes. 3 hours and 52 minutes. I used 1.7x listening speed.
I’m impressed with the sound quality, yet disappointed I’m limited to only the sound. Having limited use of my senses is an adjustment.
James Patterson wrote a smart intelligent crime novel. It’s an easy listening experience.
In The Coldest Case Detective Billy Harley of the Chicago police department is investigating a case against a cyber user who stole a ledger with incriminating evidence. Billy’s twin sister and father also work for the Chicago police department they are a family of respected law officials.
Narrators:
Aaron Paul
Krysten Ritter
Nathalie Emmanuel
Beau Bridges
9 episodes. 3 hours and 52 minutes. I used 1.7x listening speed.
July 15, 2021
This story really struggled for an identity. It went from crime drama to sit com, complete with cheesy dialog. The family dynamics are cutsy. The partner dynamic lacks chemistry. The story was okay, but the reveal ending was not a suprise, although it's meant to be, I think.
After having come off of an Alex Cross novel, it could be my expectations that color my view of this story. This was just not a crime drama I enjoyed overmuch.
After having come off of an Alex Cross novel, it could be my expectations that color my view of this story. This was just not a crime drama I enjoyed overmuch.
December 31, 2021
Have not read this type of genre since early 2000. Mostly Dean Koontz and Patricia Cornwell reader but thought I’d try this book via audio. It was okay and I would’ve given it a 3 star until I got to the part where they constantly and explicitly used the word illegals. Not only is this highly offensive it’s 2021. No one thought it would be inappropriate and outdated? Of course not from a mostly white cast, will never listen or read another book by this author again.
October 6, 2022
Really enjoyed listening to this book I love James Patterson havn t listened to his books in such along time but I love the play versions of books they really bring them alive and being Visually impaired i really enjoy them and this book definitely was brought alive there was lots of twists and turns and kept you guessing through out
April 15, 2021
The audio production and actors are top notch. Really great work. The technology aspects of the story are laughable though, it's like my crime obsessed grandmother spent afternoon on Google and knocked up a story. Eye rolling. Wish it had a stronger script to support the talent.
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