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  • Tilt-a-Whirl

  • John Ceepak, Book 1
  • By: Chris Grabenstein
  • Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (277 ratings)
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Tilt-a-Whirl

By: Chris Grabenstein
Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
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Summary

There isn't much fun in the sun when a billionaire real-estate tycoon is found murdered on the Tilt-a-Whirl at a seedy seaside amusement park in the otherwise quiet summer tourist town of Sea Haven.

John Ceepak, a former MP just back from Iraq, has just joined the Sea Haven police department. The job offer came from an old Army buddy who hoped to give Ceepak at least a summer's worth of rest and relaxation to help him forget the horrors of war. Instead, Ceepak will head up the murder investigation. He is partnered with Danny Boyle, a 24-year-old part-time summer cop who doesn't carry a gun and only works with the police by day so he has enough pocket money left over to play with his beach buddies at night.

In the first novel in a new series written in the spirit of Carl Hiaasen's work, the Tilt-a-Whirl murder pushes Ceepak's deep sense of honor and integrity to the limits, as unexpected twists and turns keep the truth spinning wildly in every direction.

©2006 Chris Grabenstein (P)2007 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

  • Anthony Award, Best First Mystery, 2006

  • 2006 Anthony Award, Best First Novel
"A fast-paced thrill ride with lots of twists and turns and good writing from start to finish." (James Patterson)
"From page 1, this debut stands out as refreshingly different....an absolute triumph." ( Booklist)

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brilliant book

I wasn't sure what I as getting I to she I first started listening to this story, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought it was a well written book. The narrator really brought the book to life.

with the book itself there were so many twists and turns and red herrings that I didn't see who did it until just before the reveal, with the outcome coming as a complete shock to me.

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Found another great series!

So pleased to have found this series - clever, and refreshingly different and light hearted. I will be downloading the rest!

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Loved it!

Loved it! I'm totally smitten by John Ceepak, what an awesome character. Together with his partner in crime, Danny Boyle, they're a great double act. I thought the story was clever, and I was getting confused when they seemed to have it all wrapped up about 3 hours into the audio book, when it's an 8 hour story. Well, I wasn't expecting that to happen! No spoilers here, if you want to know you'll have to read/listen to the book yourself. It's worth it and I highly recommend the investment!

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loved it

I wasn't sure at first; but soon got hooked on the story. I felt I Got to know the characters well. normally I can predict an ending, but this one had me doubting myself unroll the very end. great book.

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Amazing and free

I must admit I didn’t hold out much hope for this audiobook because I got it for free, but it was amazing- gripped me from start to finish, and full of unexpected twists. Very highly recommended.

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Enjoyable listen.

A good story, full of twists and turns but full marks goes to narrator. I look forward to listening, also read by Jeff Woodman, to the next John Ceepak episode.

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really enjoyed

loved this book, downloaded for free on audible and will definitely be listening to the others in the series. great characters and story, 5 stars from me

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Like an episode of Scooby Doo!

Weak. Obvious from the start what was going to happen. Not sure who this is aimed at but more like teen fiction.

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Pleasantly surprised

I wasn't sure what it would be like. Narrator was great straight away, easy listen straightaway. Storyline good with twists and turns.

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Entertaining

A good introduction to the series and well narrated. Helped pass the time and funny in parts. Bought as a BOGOF.

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