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Body Art

By: Jordan Castillo Price
Narrated by: Gomez Pugh
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Summary

Does everyone have a certain "type" they end up with, whether they want to or not? If Ray Carlucci's ex is anything to go by, Ray likes his men gorgeous, rebellious, and chock-full of issues. But now that Ray is single again, he has a shot at a fresh start - a very fresh start, since his tattoo shop was gutted by repo men and he can fit all his belongings in the trunk of a taxi.

Ray's shiny new chauffeur's license lands him a job as a driver for an elderly couple on Red Wing Island. It's a cold fall, and since the Michigan island is the summer home to snowbirds who fly south for the winter, it's practically deserted - save for Ray's new household and a sculptor named Anton Kopec, who works day and night twisting brambles and twine into the distorted shapes of macabre creatures. Compelling, bizarre, and somewhat disturbing...not just the sculptures, but the artist, too. Ray has a feeling Anton is just his "type".

When a dead body is unearthed by some workers and a freak ice storm traps them all on the island, Ray can't say for certain that his new flame isn't capable of murder - despite their scorching chemistry.

©2009 Jordan Castillo Price (P)2015 Jordan Castillo Price
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Entertaining short mystery, excellently narrated.

This is a very good, short, mystery story. It contains all of the elements I love about Ms Castillo-Price's writing. There's lots of mystery and suspense , which keeps you guessing throughout the story. Ray and Anton worked so well together. I would've like more details about Anton though, I felt there was even more th his character than met the eye. I've read both the e version and now listened to the audio book. The narration was fantastic and and added so much to the story. it didn't hurt that Gomez Pugh is one my favourite narrators. A highly recommended listen.

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Fantastic narration of atmospheric dramatic all too short who-dun-it. Reminded me in so many places of the "island" chapters of Josh Lanyon's The Monet Murders ie 20 yo rumours, a mad owner, a psycho villain, batty servants, art and artists. Are Jordan Castillo Price and JL the same person as the writing style is similar too? Good pace, good writing. Well plotted characters.

Only down-rated the tale based on length, as there were so many aspects that could've been expanded and extended as if this was just a draft for something to come; almost expected Adrien English to have a walk-on part.

A TASTY MORSEL

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An intriguing thriller!

This is a short, but well done mystery. It kept me guessing right up to the end.
Ray, a tattoo artist, has lost everything due to a leech of an ex. He gets a job as a driver to elderly couple who live on an isolated island. At his new job, Ray meets and hears about a host of characters: notably, he meets Anton, the resident artist who is a little strange and he hears about the former drivers and how they disappeared, mysteriously. The attraction Ray feels for Anton is almost instant (and reciprocated); the mystery surround the disappearances is puzzling, but not really Ray's concern ...yet. Only when a body is found does Ray start to pay attention.
It's a really good story and nicely performed by Gomez Pugh - he gave it a 'noirish' vibe that made me all the more invested in the story. He was not the greatest with the female voices, but overall a great way to experience Body Art!

I requested a copy of this audio; the opinions expressed are my own without bias.

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Spooky

Great atmospheric tale.

The location, practically deserted due to the change of season, the quick turn over of drivers, Anton's art, and the nature of Mr White's illness all added to the unsettling backdrop.

The romance plays second fiddle to the spooky nature of the thriller part of the story. I loved Ray and his easy acceptance of Anton. The epilogue was lovely.

The audio was under 4 hours and the narrator did a great performance.

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Superb narration.

Ray Carlucci is a talented tattoo artist, but unlucky in business and love so it appears. He lost his shop, Body Art, due to a self-obsessed boyfriend and is in debt because of him and having to flee the mainland to escape his creditors.

He gains a position as a driver for the Whites, who live on the semi-deserted Red Wing Island. It is a small summer place, where only a few inhabitants stay all year round. The Whites are one of those permanent families. Because Mr. White has dementia, his elderly wife needs a more than a driver. She needs additional muscle to cope with her husband's mishaps and wanderings, and Ray is good-natured enough to help out. He learns that the previous two drivers left without a word. Dead animals show up on Ray's front door step and the creepiness sets in.

On the plus side, Ray meets—and is immediately attracted to—local artist and 'recluse', Anton Kopec. They hook up within days, but it's more than just hot and steamy sex. There's a definite connection between these two guys. Ray's life seems to be on the up at last when a body is unearthed and suspicion falls on Anton.

JCP expertly builds up the atmosphere as the story progresses, with strange happenings and tense scenes in the woods, casting suspicion on many of her well-portrayed characters.

As JCP says, "I've gone with the talented Gomez Pugh yet again as my audiobook narrator. His performance on this story was swoon worthy." I couldn't agree more. Gomez's narration is superb and complements JCP's fabulous story-telling.

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