A USA Today Bestseller! One of AARP's "26 Works of Fiction to Read this Season" —Wall Street Journal The Long Call (2019), Cleeves provides a complex mystery full of surprises. This character-driven exploration of people’s darkest flaws is a sterling example of Cleeves’ formidable talents."—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)—Publishers Weekly —Booklist Praise for The Long Call : New York Times BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerPeople Magazine Best Book of Fall 2019Wall Street Journal Bestseller!Library Journal Best Book of 2019St. Louis Post Dispatch Best Book of 2019New York Times Book Review Shetland series may be history, but her newest detective—buttoned-up, gay, married, ex-evangelical Matthew Venn—is a righteous successor."—People Library Journal (starred)Wild Fire , 2018, etc.) will find a worthy successor in the equally complex Venn, who presides over an excellent mystery in this series kickoff."—Kirkus Publishers Weekly Booklist Seattle Times Cleveland Plain Dealer The Long Call . . . is driven by strong characters who are deep, likeable and presented in great detail. Cleeves is also adept in providing a good sense of place. Although the story is rife with twists and surprises, the end comes together nicely."—The Missourian St. Louis Post-Dispatch "As a huge fan of both the Shetland and Vera series of books, I had high expectations for Cleeves’ latest. She easily exceeded those expectations with The Long Call . Matthew Venn is a keeper. A stunning debut for Cleeves’ latest crimefighter."—David Baldacci, #1 New York Times bestselling author
The violent murder of an all-round good citizen brings DI Matthew Venn and his team in to investigate, and soon they have two murders on their hands. Jack Holden demonstrates his full talents in this mystery, bringing the extensive cast of characters in this small and close-knit community in Devon to life with his strong narration. This is particularly apparent as he seamlessly moves between a variety of British regional accents in many of the dialogue scenes. Holden’s characterizations of both the male and female characters are strong, and he creates a likable and believable pair in the DI and his husband. His spot-on timing helps keep the story moving toward its surprising end, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable listen. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
SEPTEMBER 2021 - AudioFile
