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Death Dealing

The Ryder Quartet, Book 4

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Death Dealing

By: Ian Patrick
Narrated by: Ian Patrick
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About this listen

"The woman's cries floated down the passage and bubbled out through the front door in helpless, anguished, tortured spasms. It was a sound that echoed down the ages. The horror of mothers from any species that might ever have lived on the planet. A parent trying to deal with the impossible: the death of her young ones. It was a sound to chill the blood."

A notorious killer escapes from prison. Heart-rending scenes show the kinds of trauma faced by victims of crime. The thrilling action takes place against a tapestry of courage and heroism in daily clashes between the forces of law and order on the one hand and brutal crime on the other.

©2015 Ian Patrick (P)2016 Ian Patrick
Action & Adventure Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Exciting Heartfelt Scary Suspense

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

Most definitely. It is thrilling all the way with such lovely human (and canine) dimensions that kept me glued to the earphones.

What other book might you compare Death Dealing to, and why?

Anything from Stieg Larsson or Lee Child or James Patterson or... you name them... the top thriller writers. This is right up there with all of them.

Which character – as performed by Ian Patrick – was your favourite?

I like the hero Jeremy Ryder. Just like Jack Reacher. Is it coincidence that they have the same initials? Maybe. But then there's also John Rebus, I suppose. And Jack Ryan. And... ha! now I can think of quite a few JR's.

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

Canine Force in the fight against crime

Any additional comments?

I really liked the balance of human drama and crime-busting.

Heart-warmingly exciting thriller

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

Yes, but listen to it in company. It is very scary. A mother's nightmare, in one chapter.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jeremy Ryder is my hero. Big, quiet, sharp, and witty. But really tough on hard crime.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Where Jeremy takes down the six thugs. My favourite scene without question.

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

Cop revenge.

Any additional comments?

The cops are fun. They are witty and believably real all the time, and their wisecracks are not forced, but very touching in parts because the wit disguises great tenderness for each other.

Amazing and terrifying

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Would you listen to Death Dealing again? Why?

I'll definitely listen to this again. It really is captivating. It draws you in with a nice easy domestic family-life kind of drama and then Bam! it knocks you between the eyes. Sensational action and really intriguing characters.

Who was your favorite character and why?

A fantastic character called Sugar Bear. He's the best. Intelligent guy. Very intuitive, sharp, watches everyone closely, and keeps an eye on everything and everyone. He's the man, for sure.

Have you listened to any of Ian Patrick’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No. Not yet. I look forward to listening to more by him. I have to say that his narration is very good, but the voice could have been adapted more for the women characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

For sure, but it's not possible. There's a lot to do in life. So I heard this in about four or five chunks.

Any additional comments?

None, really. Very good. Highly recommended.

Brilliant climax

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Would you listen to Death Dealing again? Why?

Yes. Very powerful and engaging. The plot is intriguing and keeps attention all the way.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mavis the young policewoman was very interesting. I'd like to see her grow in the series.

Have you listened to any of Ian Patrick’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Nope. First one.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Without doubt, the traumatic experience of a wealthy family at the hands of thugs.

Any additional comments?

Detective Ryder is great. As fine a creation as Jack Reacher any day.

Very powerful

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What did you like most about Death Dealing?

It was so different from the norm and so totally satisfying. An exciting thriller set in an exotic location, with high drama and intricately woven relationships.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jeremy Ryder is a Jack Reacher character with as much power and charisma as Jack but oodles more morality and sensitivity. He can put down the baddies without bblinking, buit he holds his punches when there are important principles at stake.

What about Ian Patrick’s performance did you like?

Nice and easy and very clear, with good use of accents and tone and feeling.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The final chapter is very, very moving. That really got me going.

Any additional comments?

Listen to it alone. It is very beautifully moody and descriptive and full of action at the right moments.

Unusual and very powerful

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