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Mortom

By: Erik Therme
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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Summary

Andy Crowl barely knew his recently deceased cousin, Craig Moore, so he’s especially surprised to be named as the sole beneficiary in Craig’s will. Not that there’s much to inherit: just an empty bank account and a run-down house.

Once Andy arrives in the town of Mortom, however, he’s drawn into his puzzle-obsessed cousin’s true legacy: a twisted and ominous treasure hunt. Beckoned by macabre clues of dead rats and cemetery keys, Andy jumps into the game, hoping to discover untold wealth. But unsavory secrets - and unanswered questions about Craig’s untimely demise - arise at every turn, leading Andy to wonder if he’s playing the game…or if the game is playing him.

Something’s rotten in Mortom. And this dead man’s game might not be all that Andy is doomed to lose.

©2015 Erik Therme (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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Very enjoyable !!!

The truth I wasn’t sure about this one and for the first 10 minutes I thought that I made a mistake asking to review Morton but after those 10 minutes I truly couldn’t put this book down or take a break.
Erik Therme have managed to surprise me with a beautiful writing and a very enjoyable story full of excellent twists.
Coupled with Christopher Lane narrating created a perfect audiobook.

So yes I full heartedly recommend this audiobook !


Even so that I got this audiobook for free I truly believe that my review was absolutely honest.

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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.

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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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The treasure hunt is on!!!!

The treasure hunt is on! Who knew having a house left to you when a relative died would result in this?
Andy & his sister go to look at & clear the house and the treasure hunt unravels before them. Some strange neighbours if I’m honest. But small towns can unearth characters! & these guys definitely find them.
The hunt itself, is confusing and torturous. Patience is needed and as the story unfolds things happen that would test anyone!
A teaser & fast moving tale.

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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 5 star audio book

This is the first book I have listened to by the author and narrator, but II hope it won't be the last as I loved it.

The storyline is so original that it kept me hooked throughout and I really enjoyed the way the narrator read the story.

I really enjoyed the puzzle aspect of this story and the treasure hunt feel, which kept me guessing all the way though.

Highly recommended

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Well worth a listen

I enjoyed this story although it is not at all the sort of book I would normally read /listen to. I'm more of a fantasy or sci-fi fan so this was quite a change for me. It kept me guessing and kept me interested to the end. The only thing I found tricky was that I didn't really find I liked any of the female characters at all. As a female listener I like a story to have at least one fully developed female character who I can relate to and find likeable characteristics in. To be fair, I would say this book is written through the eyes of the rather cynical main character and therefore no one described in it is exactly drowning in honey. Perhaps developing one of female characters a bit more would have improved it for me.
All in all I would say I'm probably not the target audience but I still think it was a good book well worth a listen.

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