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The Carnival Master

By: Craig Russell
Narrated by: Seán Barrett
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Summary

A Cologne detective asks Jan Fabel for his help in tracking down the Carnival Cannibal, a terrifying serial killer who kills at the start of the world-famous annual Carnival. Unknown to anyone, Fabel's deputy, Maria Klee, also heads for Cologne to hunt down a different, even more dangerous killer - one with whom she has a score to settle.

Taras Buslenko, a Ukrainian special-forces commander, prepares his undercover unit for a "black" operation into Cologne. Their aim: to end the rule of an ex-pat Ukrainian crime-boss. Three paths converging on Cologne at Carnival at a time when the world is traditionally turned on its head. Fabel once more faces his greatest enemy: the true Master of the Carnival.

©2008 Craig Russell (P)2008 Isis Publishing Ltd

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FABULOUS

Once again Craig Russell does not fail to dissapoint. Following on from Blood Eagle it was good to get involved in previous story lines with the addition of a new case. Fast and Pacey.

As usual Sean Barrats Naration second to none.

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Nice to visit Germany

Good story with interesting characters. Nice to have a novel set in Germany. Good to travel without leaving home. Some weaknesses in the story drop a star, but time listening was reasonably well spent

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  • 16-09-23

I love this series

I came across the Fabel series from searching for more books narrated by Sean Barret. This series is set in Germany and took me a while to get used to all the different names and police departments. It is very enjoyable.

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  • 01-02-23

Great book

Craig Russell writes really well for audio and I already have a few of his audio books in my library; he creates tension and I enjoyed the complexity of this story. His description of the differences between Hamburg and Cologne guided the reader to a greater understanding of these cities especially the Womens Night at the Carnivale!
Of course Sean Barrett creates such an atmosphere and his interpretation of the text is magnificent. In fact I now look at the reader first as so many are dreadful. Well done Sean.

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Fabel’s Fables.

Villains to loath, mendacity, Humour, pathos, lust, murderous-perversions, compassion, madness…What more could one want from a novel?

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Another well researched book.

Another good one from the always reliable Craig Russell. My only slight concern. If this is the first Jan Faben. Then you need to start at the first, I think you would find the back story hard to understand.

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Enjoyable.

I enjoyed listening to Carnival Master, although i found the beginning a little hard to keep up with. Once I had got into and was able to follow the story, i thoroughly enjoyed it

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Another great story, nice twist.

Over the series we have heard Jan getting into and out of so many tricky situations. This is no exception a multi layered plot with many twists and turns keeps you guessing until the end. As for the narrator, his voice has become a major part of the character of such writing. well done to all involved.

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Would you listen to The Carnival Master again? Why?

No, why would you listen to a book again when you know Whodunnit?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Fabel is a great character, one can totally empathize with him

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The Carnival Kidnapping

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

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Any additional comments?

Well worth a listen

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Another gripping listen!

I am well and truly hooked on the Fabel series. Another fab book from Craig Russell. More twists and turns and really enjoying getting to know the characters.

Already on the next book in the series which I am also really getting into.

Thoroughly recommended series if you enjoyed the Wallander books by Henning Mankell.

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