Broken Bird
The Last Picks, Book 4
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Broken Bird
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Andrew Gibson
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Andrew Gibson
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Gregory Ashe
About this listen
All’s fair in love and…publishing?
It’s nearly Christmas, and Dashiell Dawson Dane already has enough on his plate: finding a present for his parents, coming up with excuses not to hang the Christmas lights, and finishing this stupid story he’s been writing (okay, maybe he needs to start writing it). On top of all that, Bobby has been acting…well, strange. The last thing Dash needs, in other words, is to play host when Marshall Crowe—celebrity author and, worse, a friend of Dash’s parents—comes to town.
When Marshall dies in the middle of a public reading of his latest novel, Dash can’t bring himself to believe it was an accident, but he’s determined to stay away from the investigation. Until, that is, the prime suspect shows up on his doorstep, begging for his help. The catch? It’s the same woman who accused Dash, not so long ago, of murdering Vivienne Carver—Hastings Rock’s resident cozy mystery author, Pippi Parker. And helping Pippi might just be the death of Dash.
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I really LOVE this series! The audios are beautifully narrated, and I give all the stars to Andrew Gibson.
Of course, there wouldn't have been anything to narrate without Gregory Ashe's writing and hilariously goofy and fun cast of characters. Broken Bird is just as zany as the rest of the series and I loved every second. Yes, it's crazy. Yes, it's ridiculous. Yes, it's unbelievable. And yes, Dash should lock his friends up in the basement and never let them out. He doesn't need their "help," lol. This time around Dash doesn't so much discover a dead body as he (and others) witness someone dying. And not just anyone, a real a-hole who is so full of himself, you're kind of rooting for his demise. I kind of figured out the whole reason by why Marshall Crowe was killed, it's not a new motive, but that's not really the point. I don't know why everyone else reads this series, but I don't do it so much for the mystery but because these characters are so wild I <i>have</i> to know what they do next. The mystery and sleuthing is fun, don't get me wrong, I come for the whole party, but my driving motives behind continuing this series is I need to check in on this made-into-a-family group to make sure they're all in one piece. :D
What I did find disturbing, in the craziness of these people, is that Pippi, PIPPI! Comes to Dash for help. How clueless is this woman? Not only does she go to him for help to clear her name (read the blurb), she comes up with the most ridiculous way to monetize on her troubles, and you know, a murder, creating a reality type youtube video. I wasn't quite clear on what her whole end game was, but somehow she thought having her sons record her "helping" Dash solve the murder, she would become more popular and more famous. Anywho, Pippi is a very annoying character, which is fine because she is supposed to be that way. It's who she is. Dash, being a gentleman, and not being able to ignore a murder, he does indeed solve the crime, prove Pippi innocent (drat!), and on top of that, have some serious but ultimately unhelpful conversations with Deputy Bobby.
Dash and Bobby are circling each other and I don't even think they realize it. It's a kind of cat and mouse, obtuse brain/feelings situation. It's a cozy mystery so I expect nothing less. :) Their dance is getting close to a finish, and when that music stops, boy howdy will the FUN really begin, lol. Dash will probably put himself into a coma from his nerves.
I give this 4.5 stars for the story and 5 stars for the audio. Not a full 5 stars for the story because Bobby is kind of a jerk to Dash and instead of actually speaking to Dash, he ignores him and yells at him for once again being involved in a murder. *slaps Bobby on the back of the head*
I look forward to the next one so much!
Great Story and All the Stars Narration!
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Superb as always!
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Although Dash has enough on his plate, with Christmas coming up and Bobby behaving strangely, he has to play host to his parents' writer friend, Marshall. When Marshall dies, Dash doesn't believe it was an accident, but he wants to stay away from the mess. Until something happens and he has to get involved.
This is a rather light read (considering the other books by this author), but the plot and character development are exceptional. It is impossible not to want to read it all to know more about Dash and Bobby.
The narration of the audiobook is smooth, making it easy to get lost in the story.
Can't wait for the next book!
A great addition to the series
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Oh, and people keep dying around him. That’s a bit of a problem.
This time, it’s a famous author whom his parents know. A man who made fun of Dash in a really cruel way when he was just a boy. So there’s no love lost between the two men. But Dash delivers a gift from his parents. The writer, Marshall, gets on the stage, says a few nasty words, then keels over dead.
Well, okay then.
The list of suspects is long. The new manuscript goes missing. Everyone is up in arms.
Deputy Bobby is on the job. Dash is still…well, he cares for the man. Doesn’t realize how close they’re growing. I love this subplot, by the way.
In the end, I didn’t see the murderer coming. Well, maybe I guessed them, but I certainly didn’t get the motive. Well done, Gregory.
Andrew Gibson is just the perfect narrator for this series. He nails Dash brilliantly and does a great job with the other characters. I’ve spotted at least one more book and I can’t wait!
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