The Face in the Water
Iron on Iron, Book 1
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The Face in the Water
Narrated by:
J.F. Harding
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Narrated by:
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J.F. Harding
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Gregory Ashe
Summary
Come to Missouri! See the sights! Solve a murder!
When Teancum Leon, a wildlife veterinarian, and his husband, semi-reformed conman Jeremiah Berger, go to a conference in central Missouri, they’re expecting a short and uneventful trip. Tean will present a paper, attend a few panels, and network (under duress). Jem is looking forward to unlimited poolside drinks, some well-deserved couple time, and peace and quiet.
Instead, they find themselves drawn into a frantic search after the head of the association goes missing. Worse, Tean’s friend from grad school is arrested—and charged with murder.
Their investigation takes them face-to-face with a fervent conspiracist, a band of wildlife traffickers, the owner of a big cat sanctuary, and more. But the real killer doesn’t want to be found, and they’ll do anything to stop Tean and Jem from learning the truth. Lucky for them, they’ve got a reluctant group of allies. Not so lucky for them? Their allies are…well, characters.
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In this story, Jem and Tean – in Missouri for a conference at which Tean is to give a keynote speech – become embroiled in the search for an animal trafficking ring, and find themselves thrown into the orbits of some very familiar characters. The mystery is every bit as twisty and turny as you’d expect from Gregory Ashe, but the very best parts of this book are watching Jem and Tean, the outsiders, becoming acquainted with Theo, Auggie, North, Shaw, Emery and John-Henry, all of whom know each other already to differing degrees. I LOVE stories where we get to see well-known and loved characters through different sets of eyes, and Mr. Ashe does that brilliantly here - I absolutely ate up those scenes with a spoon.
But wonderful though all those interactions are, the author takes care to keep Tean and Jem at the centre of the story and continues to show how these two very different men – probably the sweetest of Gregory Ashe’s couples – continue to love and support and defend and be proud of each other every day. It might be three years since Mr. Ashe last wrote them, but from the moment they step onto the page, and despite the big changes in their lives, they’re still the same Jem – understanding and indulgent of his slightly neurotic husband – and Tean - protective and proud of how far Jem has come – and the affection and tenderness that has always underpinned their relationship permeates their every interaction.
The original narrators are on board for the series, so lucky us, we’ll be getting TWO J.F Harding narrations in this series, as he narrated both The Lamb and the Lion and The First Quarto, and he does an absolutely outstanding job here. Not only are his voices for Jem, Tean, Theo and Auggie consistent, his portrayal of the other characters (ones he hasn't performed before) is superb, too. This is the first time I've actually felt that John-Henry has his own distinctive voice, and JFH's portrayal of Hazard is incredible. He's no slouch when it comes to North and Shaw either - he absolutely nails North's assholery and Shaw's goofiness, and I have to say that I really wish he was narrating the whole series.
Looking forward to book 2 immensely!
Fantastic story with outstanding narration!
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This was a fab start, with enough mystery and plot to keep it interesting but my favourite part was all of the couples interacting with each other. (North and Shaw are my faves so waiting with baited breath for their book.).
A great start to a new series.
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How he managed it I can’t imagine… keeping each of his four couples from previous books/series straight in his head is quite a feat. And then to bring them all together to solve a crime… mind blowing. No one could accuse this author of writing boring characters - each one is different and each couple dynamic is unique and nothing like the others. All are loveable/endearing in one way or another but they’re all flawed and very human.
I really can’t recommend this author’s work highly enough, and JF Harding - superb performance. How he has given eight distinct and quite unique characters a different voice is quite astonishing. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Wonderful start to a new series
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The satisfying feeling after reading almost 30 books to arrive to this place where you know this characters so well and love them so much. GA is a genius and one of the best writers I’ve ever read. How he managed to write a book having (several times together) 8 characters with such defined and strong personalities and making it look fluid, consistent and true to their self’s is beyond words. This series is a treat for the fans, I laughed so many times, hurt for them, rooted for them, I’m in awe.
The mystery was very engaging and to see all 8 working together and contributing with their strongest assets was chefs kiss.
Team and Jem as always showing us how to treat the person you love, they’re the kinder couple, they are adorable together and they always talk everything out with the utmost respect and love. 💕 I love them so much.
It was a joy to see their interactions with all the other characters. Particularly Hazard and Tean, Jem and Auggie, Shaw and North, John-Henry and Tean, Shaw and Jem, just precious… To see characters we know so well through Tean and Jem’s eyes was mesmerizing.
One of the things I most admire about GA writing is the way he portrays relationships in an extremely realistic way (It’s also very frustrating at times 😅) we see all their flaws, fears, insecurities and how it affects their relationships romantic or not.
Highly recommended! And the narration was perfection as always
What a treat for the readers ❤️
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What can I say? I loved it. We asked and Gregory Ashe delivered. It pays to be patient
For the first time, we have four couples from Ashe's four discrete series' fully together in one book, instead of the occasional cameo in one another series.
Listening to Hazard and Somerset, Shaw and North, Auggie and Theo, and Tean and Jem, jointly trying to solve an unpleasant crime is highly entertaining on both the humour and mystery levels.
I laughed at Shaw's continued bro love for Hazard. I was stressed at the continued impulsiveness of Augie, Shaw, Jem and even Hazard. I was sympathetic to their long-suffering partners. Yet, somehow the dynamics both within the couple's individual relationships bring many strengths to the team, as they try to solve the mystery. This is even when as individuals they questioned whether they should be involved or see themselves as working as a team.
The book is really Tean and Jem's story and opens with Tean attending a professional conference and taking his partner Jem along. Before we know we have death and mayhem, not helped by Jem being tempted back into some of his old ways. Hazard, now a private investigator is attending the conference owing to a birthday gift that supports his wide-ranging interests, along with his partner, police chief Somerset, along with their friends Augie, a social media expert and Theo, a teacher the latter feeling uncomfortable being away from his daughter who has health problems. Shaw and North, private investigators end up at the same venue following their case.
I like that the storyline is intriguing and that facts are not forced into place. The ending is a great cliff hanger and you feel that despite their differences the couples leave one another with a grudging respect. This book is also a useful reflection on relationships, both intimate and family.
Luckily, I have book 2 in Kindle format that I am currently reading to see where things go!
Lastly, we must not forget the great narration of J, F.Harding, I enjoyed the Kindle edition of the book but hearing Jeff Harding read out aloud heightens both the tension and the humour. He also is able to keep the main characters distinct. Ashe always seems to find the right narrator for his books.
Yes!!!
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