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A Roman Shadow
- Chief Inspector Shadow Mystery, Book 4
- Narrated by: Hannibal Hills
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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Summary
There’s no such thing as a coincidence in York....
As Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year approach, the ancient city of York is busier than ever, and so is Detective Chief Inspector John Shadow. First, he has the theft of valuable Roman artifacts from a museum. Then, a Chinese tourist is reported missing. During his investigations, he encounters jewellers, chocolatiers, museum curators, and Roman soldiers—all pieces to a puzzle he must solve. After discovering a series of coincidences, he begins to suspect there may be a link between the two cases.
John Shadow is a man of contradictions. A solitary figure who notices the smallest details about other people, but endeavours to avoid their company. A lover of good food, but whose fridge is almost always empty. Although he would prefer to work alone, he is ably assisted by his eager partner Sergeant Jimmy Chang.
Shadow suspects he knows who the culprit is, but he needs proof. And then there’s the headache of trying to dodge attending an important party, even as the normally easygoing Jimmy behaves out of character.
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- SandraL
- 29-08-23
Shame about the narration!
This is a great series, set in one of my favourite cities, but unfortunate it us ruined by dreadful narration. Hannibal Hills is not a bad narrator, and he does a great job with some of the horror books I've listened to. But he us not right for this series. His narration makes me feel I'm at a poo pantomime. The character voices are excruciatingly over the top, especially the women. Don't think I'll listen to another book even though I love the series 😩
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- Norma Miles
- 08-03-23
"Nice, more special, if it snowed."
Chief Inspector John Shadow and his amiable sergeant, Jimmy Chang, are called in to investigate stolen Roman coins from the museum. Their styles are completely different. With his trusting eye more looking out for a Valentine's gift for his girlfriend, Jimmy chats socially with everyone, whilst dour Shadow works more from instinct, trusting no one and constantly seeking shelter from the cold in the comfort of lunch or a beer.
Performed by Hannibal Hills, with a full range of individual voices, the investigation proceeds with little help from the colourful characters, the museum staff and the director's new wife, security guards dressed as Roman soldiers, illegal immigrants, a rugby game, a chocolatier, gossip galore, bodies old and new, the Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day and of course, lots of lunch and beer. It's a chaotic jumble of fun. Turn up the playback speed a couple of notches, listen and enjoy.
My thanks to the rights holders of A Roman Shadow for freely gifting me with a complimentary copy of the audiobook at my request.
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- Andromeda's Twin
- 18-02-23
Great story
This was an intriguing story, I've not listened to the first 3 books so I'm coming to this series with fresh ears.
I found the character of John Shadow to be rather interesting, irritable though he seems at first and Jimmy Chang was adorable with his kindly ways and thoughtful gifts.
The story itself was pretty interesting, artifact theft and missing girls, all in a days listen for this reader.
I'd recommend this if you enjoy cozy mysteries.
I was lucky enough to receive my copy free of charge in exchange for my honest review, which is what you have here.
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- Deedra
- 28-02-23
Roman Shadow
This was an excellent book.We have a stolen pile of artifact coins that have been replaced by good replicas, two Chinese girls and a chocolate company.Inspector Shadow has to figure it all out. Hannibal Hills was a terrific narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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- wisconsinclark
- 19-02-23
I love this series
This is a pleasant easy to listen to cozy mystery series, with an interesting cast of characters and a good mystery to solve as well. I have always enjoyed anything Hannibal Hills readsl
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- Laura
- 05-03-23
Very Enjoyable
I was provided this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed are my own.
This is the fourth book in the Chief Inspector Shadow series. I have not read any of the previous books in the series. It is a standalone mystery with some brief mentions of prior events, I assume, occurred in the prior books. I had no problems following the story or understanding the characters.
This is an enjoyable cozy mystery involving a theft, missing persons, and a murder. Along the way, the author provides some historical information, delved into the backstory of the two detectives and threw in some local color, all of which I quite enjoyed.
The narrator, Hannibal Hills, is engaging and a great narrator.
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