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Calico

By: Lee Goldberg
Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Eric Conger
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg, comes an explosive, page-turning investigative thriller—with a mind-blowing twist.

There's a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert . . .

The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away.

But it's the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge . . . and a shot at redemption.

Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for a second chance.

His fate, all those years ago, and hers today are linked when Beth investigates an old skeleton dug up in a shallow, sandy grave . . . and also tries to identity a vagrant run-over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm.

Every disturbing clue she finds, every shocking discovery she makes, force Beth to confront her own troubled past—and a past that's not her own—until it all smashes together in a revelation that could change the world.

©2023 Adventures In Television Inc. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Genre Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Fiction Suspense
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"A superb twin-track thriller featuring constant intrigue and a huge secret—could be Lee Goldberg's best ever!"―#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

"In Calico, Lee Goldberg seamlessly blends a present-day police procedural with a Western from the 1880s. The results are a genre-bending, gripping read."―#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben

"A mind-bending thriller unlike anything I have read before. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!"―New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay
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Oh God, I LOVED this. It's light, it's fun, it's not transformative literature, but it's SO well plotted, written, researched, told and read! I've already given it as a gift about five times and everyone loves it. I had goose bumps at every big revelation. I'm not going to spoil it for you, so just buy, listen, enjoy! I promise you will thank me. x

One of the best thrillers I've ever read

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didn't think I'd like the " historical story" as much , but that was brilliantly performed by Eric conger and the story took on a different path .

Great performance

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Having read Lee’s other law enforcement books, I was not expecting the surprise journey this book took me on.. so well crafted , one of my favourite books of all time!

Such a brilliant idea

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I was expecting a police procedural story so this book really took me by surprise. It starts with a car accident and the policewoman sent to deal with it and then gets a little spooky. Then you go into a totally different story which runs parallel to the main story. Sounds unbelievable but written in such a believable way. Very clever! I marvel at the author’s ability to put this story together. Most enjoyable - I hope it gets made into a film!

Not what you think!

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Absolutely fantastic read, Lee Goldberg is my new favourite author, plus superb narrators Nicol Zanzarella and Eric Conger bring the story and characters to an all time high. There aren’t enough compliments to explain how I feel about this story, I’m exhausted following the mind bending, roller coaster adventure. I highly recommend you read/listen to this audiobook with a “do not disturb, or else” notice on your door along with snacks and drinks to keep you company. 😊

Move over Marty McFly, Ben Cartwright has “entered the building” 😉

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