Mortom

Wonderfully weird

Wow! This was a wonderfully weird tale. Plenty of atmosphere, loads of sibling rivalry, family secrets and quirky characters. I loved the fact that brother and sister had a 'normal' sibling relationship. They bickered, they argued, but when push came to shove they had each other's backs. The confusion around the inheritance and the bizarre treasure hunt were completely absorbing. But the denouement, when it came, BLEW MY SOCKS OFF! I was NOT expecting that! No siree, not at all. What a twist! Really clever. All the players were well drawn, and all were believable. Mostly likeable enough but with proper human flaws. Did I mention that the twist was OMG!!!! Excellently narrated by Christopher Lane, I can hand on heart recommend this book. You can thank me later!

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first ever review

Forgive me, this is my first ever review posted. I received this audible version as part of my on line book club very kindly from the author himself. Im not sure I would have picked the book as this was not an author I knew and actually thought it would be a British book (shows how little I know) however being an avid reader I gave it a go. I was hooked after the first few minutes after the initial American voice gave me a shock! The story line kept me listening, the many twists and turns, I decided I both loved and disliked Andy and his sister who both excited and frustrated me in equal measure. I found that I wanted to know about the puzzle almost as much as Andy, I dont want to give the story away but would readily purchase a sequel. anyone who wants a listen that is quick paced with a good story line twists and turns along the way that will keep you guessing until the last word, then this is the book for you.

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A great fast-paced puzzler

I really enjoyed this, fast-paced, treasure hunt story. There was a real sense of frustration and running out of time. I love a good puzzle and they did keep me guessing on the whole, though some of the easier ones were a little drawn out. The townspeople were odd, to say the least, and all had their foibles. The main characters Andy and Kate were more likeable than not but felt Andy should have been portrayed as less of a douche, as I rooted for him less by the end of the book than I should.
Good audio, though some of the word puzzles could have been read out to make them clearer (or would that have given the game away). I did not have the text to compare to.
Overall a cracking mystery, a gripping read and a satisfying conclusion.

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Excellent twists!

An excellent listen with such well drawn characters that I’m still thinking about them and how I liked or disliked them. One of my favourites was actually the bad guy but no more about that! The build up and atmosphere were really thrilling. And although I almost always know where books are going, I really didn’t with this one. The plot became complex and each chapter sent me in different directions. If you like a mystery that baffles and makes you think out of the box this is the one for you. So different from anything I’ve read for a long time and well worth five stars!

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Fast-paced and thrilling

What a gem of a book! Original plot, witty dialogue, memorable, well-rounded and realistic characters, mysteries, secrets - I loved every minute! I listened to it on audio and read it at the same time, finding it difficult to tear myself away from the story, which was fast-paced and truly thrilling. The audio narration was excellent. This book was a real treat for me and I keep recommending it to all my friends.

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brilliant

brilliant mystery with a nod to the classic mystery/treasure hunt of days past highly recommended

Wow

There was nothing about this book that I didnt like, apart from having to stop listening occasionally, and when I did I rushed back to find out what happened next.

So many twists and turns, with a great twist at the end

I will definitely be purchasing the other books by ths author

I was offered this book in exchange for an honest review

treasure hunt with a family twist

The book was twisting and turning from beginning to end at various points of the book you think you know what is going to happen and the outcome but the author just turns that on its head and leads you down a different path

What's a little humour amongst cousins?

A dead rat under the refrigerator, in it's mouth a key, wrapped in a note saying 'Follow me'.greets the new soon-to-be owner of an inherited house in small town Morton. And so begins the game, set for Andy by his deceased cousin, Craig, to be completed by Friday 13th, just a few days away. Or else!

Morton is a gloriously fun romp, turning more sinister in the latter parts, with clues to be interpreted by obsessive Andy, assisted by his more reluctant sister, Kate. Great dialogue and description from the beginning both draws in the reader and sets an atmosphere of normalcy which carries through the book even when the story could become less believable. There are occasional inconsistences, especially at the end, but the overall book is such (bleak) fun these barely matter.
The narration by Christopher Lane is superb. His pleasant voice is easy on the ear, with perfect pace, clarity and intonation, and good emotional delivery of text and dialogue. Good individual voicings, too. A nice performance.

My thanks to the rights holder of Morton who, at my request, freely gifted me a complimentary copy of the book, via Audiobook Boom. Very enjoyable, especially for puzzle solvers and all who like their mysteries with strong willed protagonists, combined with touches of humour and a sense of the chaotic. Great fun and I'll be looking out for others by the author, Erik Therme in the future.
Oh, and I love the simplicity of the cover illustration.

Mortom

The story is about a brother and a sister who are left a huge estate by one of theirs distant cousin who committed suicide in a small town, upon reaching they discover a letter with a key that leads to a "treasure" hidden somewhere in that strange town.