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The Providence Rider
- A Matthew Corbett Novel, Book 4
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
The Providence Rider is the fourth installment in the extraordinary series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, professional problem solver. The narrative begins in the winter of 1703, with Matthew still haunted by his lethal encounter with notorious mass murderer Tyranthus Slaughter. When an unexplained series of explosions rocks his Manhattan neighborhood, Matthew finds himself forced to confront a new and unexpected problem. Someone is trying - and trying very hard - to get his attention. That someone is a shadowy figure from out of Matthew's past: the elusive Dr. Fell.
The doctor, it turns out, has a problem of his own, one that requires the exclusive services of Matthew Corbett.The ensuing narrative moves swiftly and gracefully from the emerging metropolis of New York City to Pendulum Island in the remote Bermudas. In the course of his journey, Matthew encounters a truly Dickensian assortment of memorable, often grotesque, antagonists. These include Sirki, the giant, deceptively soft-spoken East Indian killer, Dr. Jonathan Gentry, an expert in exotic potions with a substance abuse problem of his own, the beautiful but murderous Aria Chillany, and, of course, the master manipulator and "Emperor of Crime" on two continents, Dr. Fell himself. The result is both an exquisitely constructed novel of suspense and a meticulous recreation of a bygone era.
Filled with danger, narrative surprises, and an almost tangible sense of place, The Providence Rider is historical fiction at its finest and most developed. It is the novel that McCammon's many devoted readers have been waiting for. They will not be disappointed.
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- Jkay
- 13-08-13
I love these books!!!!!!!
Would you consider the audio edition of The Providence Rider to be better than the print version?
I guess in that Eduardo has the most beautiful and entrancing narration.
What did you like best about this story?
The prose, the story, the characters everything in fact!
What does Edoardo Ballerini bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The most amazing inflection for each character and his diction seems to be of the time - 1700's. It ipure listening pleasure or is it the quality of the writing? I think both.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes! I also did not want it to end, especially as it is the last in the series. Please can we have more of Matthew Corbett?
Any additional comments?
If you enjoy exquisite use of the English language, fast paced and original storylines with interesting historical details; a rich variety of characters you can see before you; narrated in a voice so sublime your other senses fade into the background, then this series of books are for you. But please see for yourself :-)
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- Denise Smith
- 22-05-21
Gripping
I happened across the first in the series and have been gripped by the subsequent episodes. For me this series has retained credibility of character and even though you know it’s fiction willing the hero to get through it all and live to fight another day. It’s this that for me makes it a brilliant story and intrigued to know what happens to Mathew next. The other aspect to this I believe is the narrator and again for me his voice creates a spellbinding world in which I struggled at times to step out of as the need to continue listening was so great. Thanks to all involved
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- Lee Flewitt - author
- 21-09-21
High adventure on an epic scale
Another thrilling and marvellously well written episode in the Matthew Corbett saga. I look forward to the next.
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- W
- 28-01-15
Matthew can be SOOOOOO infuriating
By the time you get to the 3rd book you lose all hope with Matthew ... he NEVER confides, NEVER shares, NEVER looks for help! Bottom line, although we're introduced to a plethora of other great characters - it's ALL about HIM and his daft decisions. It reminds me of the old black and white horror films where the woman would wake up to sounds of horror coming from low in the castles dungeons, and then she'd go and look!!! WHY?!?!?
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- karen gadd
- 20-07-15
Brilliant!
What did you like most about The Providence Rider?
It was the next installment of the Matthew Corbett books
What did you like best about this story?
Everything. The character really comes alive.
Which character – as performed by Edoardo Ballerini – was your favourite?
Obviously Matthew Corbett
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes but time constraints do not allow.
Any additional comments?
I have just loved the whole series of the Matthew Corbett books. I have one left to go which I will listen to soon but am keeping it back as I know once I have listened to it there are no more available yet?
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- claresuttle
- 12-03-22
Another fantastic book
I love these books!! Definitely recommend the Matthew Corbett series. Terrific narration once again, he really makes the characters come to life. They are long listens, but never boring. Great stuff
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- Kay
- 11-10-23
Another great addition to this series
Another great book, enjoying them so much am just listening to them all in sequence. This one was a bit far fetched but needed to set the scene for others. Edoardo Ballerini is a wonderful narrator but my only criticism is that he can NOT perform Irish or Scots accents to save his life.
The on/off Berry romance is gripping as an aside to the main plot.
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- Michael
- 13-01-13
Matthew Corbett Books 1 to 4
I have listened to all of the Matthew Corbett books and enjoyed them all. I first came upon Robert McCammon in the late 70's when he wrote his first book Baal and I enjoy his style of writing he really plants you into the brain of the character and even more so in the Corbett books. I started with book one Speaks the Nightbird which is brilliant. All books are standalone and the author does provide enough information in all books so as to not to leave you scratching your head wondering what is going on here. As for Edoardo Ballerini who narrators all four books he really does the business (Well done) . I listened to these books in my car on long journeys and I found myself sitting in the car at the end of the journey waiting for the end of the chapter. I cannot wait for the next one.
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- Graham G.
- 19-05-18
Good storytelling.
The whole series is great so far. The narration is perfect and as always captivating.
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- Rebekah Barton
- 22-08-17
Another great sequel
Would you listen to The Providence Rider again? Why?
Yes, because the whole series is full of great plot
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Providence Rider?
The head sawing off at the dinner table
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The underwater rescue
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both
Any additional comments?
The narrator is great, but make sure they can do the accents required..the Irish accent was cringeworthy
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