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Brothers and Bones

By: James Hankins
Narrated by: John Rubinstein
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Charlie Beckham is a rising star among federal prosecutors until, on the morning of the most important court day of his career, a deranged homeless man turns Charlie's life upside with a single word. He calls Charlie by a secret nickname known by only one other person in the world - Charlie's brother Jake, who went missing thirteen years ago. Charlie has a hundred questions but the homeless man disappears before Charlie can ask a single one. So begins Charlie's search for answers, and for his brother, a search that leads him down Boston's darkest streets, into its blackest alleys, and, finally, into its criminal underworld. But if Charlie wants answers he'll have to get them from some of the most feared and ruthless people in the city.

©2012 James Hankins (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Homelessness Fiction

Editor reviews

With two words, a homeless man changes up-and-coming federal prosecutor Charlie Beckham’s life. He calls Charlie by a name that only Charlie and his older brother share, except Charlie's brother, an investigative journalist, disappeared thirteen years ago. Before Charlie can act, the homeless man disappears, and Charlie must begin a search that will lead him through the dark alleys of Boston's criminal underworld. Narrator John Rubinstein gives a vivid performance of this complex thriller, complementing the tense pacing of the story with his excellent comedic timing for its occasional moments of humor.

Critic reviews

"A complex, entertaining thriller, with a crackerjack cast...pitch-perfect dialogue...and action scenes poised exquisitely between menace and chaos." (Kirkus Reviews)
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Would you listen to Brothers and Bones again? Why?

No, but then I never listen or read a book twice.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Brothers and Bones?

Can't really say without spoiling the plot!

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Yes, very well.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A level headed man of the law dragged into a violent world of crime.

Any additional comments?

There's nothing too complicated or surprising about the story. It jogs along at a good pace and is entertaining and I would thoroughly recommend it.

does what it says on the side of the tin!

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What starts out as an intriguing story soon degenerates into complete farce. The characters are two dimensional and clichéd. By the time I got to the final act I was thinking, 'how much more ridiculous can this get?' The answer - very.

Utterly unbelievable thriller

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely! Enjoyable fast paced plot, some great twists and turns, easy reading/listening.

What about John Rubinstein’s performance did you like?

The narrator doesn't have an irritating voice, hurrah!

Fast paced detective writing from the get-go!

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