The Shadows of Pike Place by D.D. Black audiobook review

The Shadows of Pike Place by D.D. Black | Free Audiobook

Part of A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller #2

By D.D. Black

Narrated by Joe Hempel

🎧 6 hours and 29 minutes 📘 Darkness and Light Publishing 📅 December 20, 2022 🌐 English

About This Audiobook

Sometimes, the past is better left buried.

When the matriarch of a rich Seattle family dies under suspicious circumstances, private investigator Thomas Austin is on the case. This time, the suspect list is easy.

Seven people were in the lakefront mansion with the millionaire when she died: a spoiled son, a jealous brother-in-law, a beloved chef, a rebellious grandson, an arrogant memoirist, and a pair of successful daughters. All had motive. All had opportunity. But which one is the killer?

To solve the case, Austin must look into the past of one of Seattle’s most powerful families. With the help of a fiery reporter and a long-lost diary, he uncovers a series of dark secrets that betray the criminal underbelly of old-money Seattle.

But the closer Austin gets to the truth, the more dangerous the investigation becomes. Sometimes, when you dig into a secret past, the past comes out to bury you.

Classic detective fiction meets a Pacific Northwest setting in this crime thriller perfect for fans of Mary Stone, Michael Connelly, James Patterson, and Victor Methos.

Our Review of The Shadows of Pike Place

The suspense is off the charts in The Shadows of Pike Place. D.D. Black masters the art of planting red herrings and delivering twists. In audiobook format, the tension ramps up even higher: impossible to press pause when you need to know what happens next!

Why Listen to The Shadows of Pike Place as an Audiobook?

The audio format transforms The Shadows of Pike Place into a cinematic experience. Joe Hempel delivers a stellar narration that brings the story to life. At 6 hours and 29 minutes, it is the perfect length to fully immerse yourself. The rising tension is even more intense when delivered through voice. A thriller you’ll devour in one sitting.

What You Will Discover

A gripping investigation that will keep you hooked until the very last second. Sometimes, the past is better left buried. When the matriarch of a rich Seattle family dies under suspicious circumstances, private investigator… The kind of story that keeps you up at night.

Who Is This Audiobook For?

Fans of thrills and twisty investigations, The Shadows of Pike Place is your next obsession. Lovers of D.D. Black and psychological thrillers will be in their element.

What Listeners Are Saying

★★★★★

Ending was Sufficient for Top Rating…

I decided to try the next book in series to see if it continued in the same type of dark plot… It did not, although it is still a traditional murder mystery… A Thomas Austin Crime Thriller and I came to appreciate the main character much more as I started…

– GABixlerReviews

★★★★☆

Good Story Lne

This was an easy read, but had a good plot with great characters. It’s not a deeply involved tale but had enough in it to keep me guessing and reading. I will look at the rest of the series.

– JudyA

★★★★★

A page turner

This author kept this reader on her toes. Just when I believe I know what's going on, the author throws me for a loop. Excellent story telling and the characters are believable. The real sign of a good author is creating a link to the next book in the series….

– Kindle Customer

★★★★★

I'm loving this series!

The boldness of the main characters coupled with the fast paced story line will keep you turning pages long after you think you have something else to do. It's easy to lose track of time when you're reading these books! I highly encourage you to start at book one in…

– Robin McGehee

★★★★☆

Good follow up to the first book

Well crafted tale that starts narrowly and expands as appropriate. Interesting thread about Fiona that underlines the individual story. Enjoyable read.

– Mrrwg