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Very Bad Deaths

By: Spider Robinson
Narrated by: Spider Robinson
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Summary

Russell Walker retreats from the shock of his wife's death by becoming a hermit in the woods of British Columbia. There he finds himself thrust into a precarious role as intermediary between a telepath called Smelly, so sensitive he can't stand to be near most people, and Constable Hilda, a skeptical police officer who needs Smelly's insight to track down a monstrous serial killer.
©2004 Spider Robinson (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks

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A readers read

I tried this as it appeared in my suggested reads. The algorithm failed itself here, it should have recommended this title sooner, and, I hope, it’s author. It should have been bounced up and down, me, choose me!
Unique, absolutely unique. In my opinion, Gogol would have enjoyed this.
Thank you.

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Great Narrator Great Story

Well worth a listen, a really good story read brilliantly. Going to look for more by this author.

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loved it!

funny engaging and a great story. Also good performance. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would love a sequel

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Great Audiobook

I tend to avoid audiobooks read by the author but not only a great author but a great narrator. This story had me in the first few sentences captivated right to the end. I will be hunting down more books by Spider.

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What an excellent audiobook!

I borrowed this audiobook because of the high scores by readers and I’m so glad I did. It was a really unusual plot which drew me in quickly and kept my attention. The author has a colourful way of describing people and events which I found very funny. The narration was great too. This was my first experience with this author but it definitely won’t be my last.

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absolutely loved this book.

so good, I listened to every single word. perfect narration, intelligent characters, not too gruesome. loved the background stories. with the exception of the bunny, seemed a bit unnecessary to me

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Great Audiobook

Well written, well read and a very satisfying listen. I shall keep my eyes open for more from Spider Robinson

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Thoroughly enjoyed the reading and the story..

Thank you Mr Robinson, wanted at least another 15 stories of Smelly and the gang

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Scary & deep

Don’t listen if you don’t want horrible dreams
But great listen if you like fantastic characters

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Hold on tight....

It takes a rare talent to do what has been done here. This book contains concepts of torture and sadism that might well make you lose your breakfast to think about...were it not that they are sorrounded by the warm humour and fast wit that is unique to Spider Robinson. Even a book like this, remenicscent of Dean Koonz and Stephen King, he can turn into a feel-good experience. And don't fool yourself, early on, that you can predict the plot....you won't!!!

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