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In the Midst of Death

By: Lawrence Block
Narrated by: Alan Sklar
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Jerry Broadfield thinks he's a good cop. But now he's been charged with extortion - and his former buddies in the NYPD would like to see him laid out on a morgue slab for squealing to a committee on police corruption. Suddenly, he's got a lot of enemies, and when a dead call girl turns up in his apartment, his troubles get even bigger. Broadfield screams "setup," but nobody believes him - except ex-policeman, now unlicensed PI Matthew Scudder. Because Broadfield turned traitor no cop is going to give Scudder any help with this investigation, so Scudder's on his own. But finding a killer among the stoolie cop's sleazebag connections is going to be as difficult as pouring a cold beer in hell - where some of Broadfield's enemies would like to see Scudder if he gets himself in too deep.

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This was the first story of this series that was actually worth listening to! the ending wasn't really that great, but sometimes it's the journey that matters more than how it ends up being.

In the midst of death

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It seems anyone will do practically anything to obtain their own satisfaction in this dark tale. Dismal and desperate, where everyone is underhand and plotting. No one has any hope, and so do nothing redeeming. Intricate plot with no HEA.

The excellent downbeat narration perfectly epitomizes the MC. DEPRESSING

Slow Motion Release

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A plot which curves and twists, keeps you guessing Particularly like the narrator's voice and style, brings characters to life

A Good story

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Matt Scudder, ex cop but not a private detective, takes on the occasional case to investigate. Another cop, accused by a prostitute of blackmail, asks him for help - and Matt finds himself involved in something much deeper.
Block is a fine writer of noir, intriguing plots, well constructed characters and with a feel of authenticity in his conversations.

Narrator, Alan Sklar, slipped perfectly into the roll of Scudder, with emotion , or rather, lack of it, perfectly paced and paid back, with individual voices for other protagonists. A fine performance.

Great writing, good story, excellent narration, and free with Audible +. What's not to like? I
Definite!y recommended

"Men are weird animals."

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Heavy drinking ex cop has to see through lies to help his client and not become a patsy

Double standards cops private eyes

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