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A Game of Ghosts
- A Charlie Parker Thriller, Book 15
- Narrated by: Jeff Harding
- Series: Charlie Parker, Book 15
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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Summary
It is deep winter. The darkness is unending. The private detective named Jaycob Eklund has vanished, and Charlie Parker is dispatched to track him down. Parker's employer, Edgar Ross, an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has his own reasons for wanting Eklund found. Eklund is no ordinary investigator. He is obsessively tracking a series of homicides and disappearances, each linked to reports of hauntings. Now Parker will be drawn into Eklund's world, a realm in which the monstrous Mother rules a crumbling criminal empire, in which men strike bargains with angels, and in which the innocent and guilty alike are pawns in a game of ghosts.
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- Dexmag
- 23-05-17
One of the best Parker books yet.
The Parker books show no sign of slowing down, in fact they are getting better and better, which as a fan I didn't think was possible.
Without giving anything thing away all I can say is the writing, setting and characters are all haunting and as cold as the Maine winters.
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- Rupert
- 18-10-17
Vintage Charlie Parker - never disappointing!
All the usual characters with the dark humour and even darker supernatural occurrences, punctuated with some premature deaths. I still delayed cleaning my house to finish it though!
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- eric henderson
- 31-08-18
Another fantastic Charlie Parker novel.
They never disappoint just getter better and better, can't wait to hear the next one.
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- Maureen Hynd
- 22-10-17
Another great Charlie Parker book
It took a little while to get going but when it did I was not disappointed.
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- karen seacroft
- 16-09-17
Great read
I love this series of books, brilliant characters and it
never fails to surprise. I can't wait for the next one.
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- Julie Brown
- 23-08-17
Excellent addition to Charlie Parker series.
Loved it! Particularly like the development of Rachael's story line. Angel and Louis most likeable 'villans' ever.
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- Squirehaze
- 28-06-17
The voices in my head
Yet another outstanding reading that had me staying awake to listen to the next chapter and the next. When I first heard Jeff Harding read the voices of Angel and Louis, it was as if they leaped from the page. I didn't have a preconceived idea of their voices in my head, but his reading seems absolutely spot on.
The gradual development of the role of Parker's daughter adds an extra layer to a fascinating series and I can't wait for the next one.
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- howard
- 24-05-17
Fizzled out at the end
Jeff harding excellent as usual but the story just faded away towards the end and I was left disappointed
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- Sandra
- 15-05-17
Weird but rivetting!
Complex plot, characters who confound, but the whole brilliantly interpreted by Mr. Harding. Where/what next?
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- Thrillers&morethrillers
- 26-11-20
Good Parker novel but seems a little like side thought
Good story as per usual but seems less relevant than the previous in the series. Some things do happen that progress the bigger story but this novels seems like a filler. Not much difference in what the (spoiler alert) Bretheren do in relation to what the Cut did. Same kind of baddies just with different corrupt entities leading them afoul. But it’s still worth a listen and Jeff Harding does a great job as always.
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- Robert Thompson
- 29-05-21
another brilliant pice of the puzzle
second time going through the series and love it, can't wait for new ones. Harding is brilliant too
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- maxwell
- 10-03-18
The Best!
Would you listen to A Game of Ghosts again? Why?
Yes, and I have listened several times - because it is a deep and intricate work. It deals with 'Brethren' which is a cult that I am unfortunately familiar with, and this book helped me think through many aspects of my experiences with them.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Yes, Connolly has a very deep and inquiring mind. Why is this cult (and many other cults), so secretive and punitive? Well Connolly has some very good suggestions embedded in the text of this book...
What does Jeff Harding bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Well Jeff Harding is a wonderful narrator who is a pleasure to listen to - especially at night when the lights are out.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
where the cult meets the occult.
Any additional comments?
Yes the head of the Brethren Cult thinks he is the reincarnated St Paul. The Pope thinks he is the reincarnated St Peter...
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- Claude
- 01-09-17
GAME OF STORIES
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
No, I wouldn't! I would recommend them to start the series from the beginning.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
None.As The book, the ending reflected the absence of panache.
What didn’t you like about Jeff Harding’s performance?
I love Jeff Harding's performance, he is by far my favorite reader.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
No !
Any additional comments?
It had to happen. We, the unconditional readers of Charlie Parker had it coming. We had been enthralled and captivated too many times.Game of ghosts, by far did not live up to my expectations. The narrative is neither as powerful nor absorbing as we were used to.
It pains me to say that I got distracted reading this one and this is a first to me.Plus, one of the main villains was wiped out and the way it happened did not do him justice.Too many characters and subplots got me confused and I might be wrong here but I felt a certain lassitude that transpired through the words of the writer.Well, all that will not prevent me from reading the next installment, but it had to be said.