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The Shadows of London
- The Joseph Bridgeman Series, Book 2
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
A time traveler’s work is never done.
Likable antiques dealer Joseph Bridgeman is back in the present and dreaming of a quiet life. But when a mysterious and enigmatic time traveler arrives in his shop, Joe learns that his first trip was just the beginning and this time, the rules of the game have changed.
Blackmailed into accepting a new mission, Joe is flung back to 1960s London where he comes face-to-face with a ruthless gangster and witnesses the brutal murder of an innocent woman. Joe knows better than most that death can be reversed and the final chapter is sometimes where the story actually begins. Emotionally involved, he has no choice but to act, and quickly. With the help of Vinny, his vinyl-loving sidekick, Joe once again sets out to change the course of history. Sounds simple enough...but when it comes to time travel, nothing is ever as it seems. Who is the old time traveler working for? And who decides what can and can’t be changed?
In a thrilling twist, Joe discovers that the victim is critically important to the future, and what starts out as a straightforward mission soon becomes a race to unravel a mystery - one that threatens the very timeline he fought so hard to protect. Joe must dig deeper than ever, master his newfound skills, and save the woman before the past catches up with him for good.
Turns out time doesn’t heal after all. It just adds salt.
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- Murray Browning
- 11-02-22
Great but
it's set in England and is a great story but has an American narrator which spoils it
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- Maggsie
- 23-07-23
Another smashing story!
STOP!! I hope you read this review before embarking on reading/listening to this book if you have not read the first book in the series. Unlike the stories they tell, they need to be read in chronological order, as this second book contains a multitude of spoilers and will certainly spoil any reading of book one afterwards. Right - now I can write my review. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was rather slow to begin with but when it picked up, it kept me enthralled and I read it in two days. I'm not as irritated by the American narrator as I was when reading the first book - I guess I just got used to it and accepted it. The author is very clever how he develops the story and obviously has the whole series in mind. I'm now going to buy the next book in the series (the first 2 were freebies!) and start reading it. I'm unsure how the book is going to incorporate the fact that the 'present' time in the book is going to be around February 2021 - the time of the start of the Pandemic in the UK. Maybe Joe can stop it happening, hahaha!!
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- ITC
- 04-09-22
This series doesn’t blow me away, but I do enjoy it.
Not amazing by any stretch but an enjoyable series thus far. The American narrator, whilst excellent, is simply not suited to an English story with an English protagonist. Women characters often suffer from this, and come across as apathetic or flat and sometimes almost comedic, like a character from ‘Little Britain.’ However, it’s a solid 4 star from me and I will continue reading the series knowing what to expect.
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- JOD
- 28-07-23
Brilliant Story
This is a brilliant story, well written and with a brilliant narrator, this has become one of my favourite series.
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- Michelle Watt
- 06-11-23
Great storyline
The storyline is great! Not something I would have chosen but ended up hooked on book one then had to read book 2.
It’s really unfortunate that it’s read by an American as it’s set in England. Also, all women sound the same and like they are in drag. The English accents are brilliant so it’s a shame he didn’t choose one of those.
I’ll probably read more of the books but I need a break from the American voice.
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- Kim
- 25-02-24
Good story. Wrong narrator
Enjoyed the storyline but using an American narrator to do a range of English accents inconsistently and with American pronunciation spoilt what would have otherwise been a very good listen.
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- Mrs Nanette Warhurst
- 09-02-24
Another great book from this author.
I really enjoyed listening to this story, there were some funny parts. Great author, characters and narrator.
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- Tim Bickerdike
- 05-11-22
Are we getting the US version
This was a really enjoyable book to listen to, great story, clever use of time travel and very well performed by Mr Porter.
However, sorry about this, are we hearing an Americanised version.... stroller instead of pushchair, intersection instead of junction... and a few more. Nick Jones is British and I doubt he would use these Americanisms when writing. OK its not a deal breaker but just a niggle that made me cringe when I was listening. Looking forward to the next two books.
Tim B
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- A Soldado
- 08-03-22
Good book
Enjoyed this one more than previous one. I like the fact that what happened on boon one has massive consequences for his life ahead.
Clever
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- NMcD
- 27-07-22
Have questions! Hoping clarity comes in the book 3
Another great book and storyline 👏
I'm really enjoying the sometimes predictability and suspense. I'm finished within a day. I have a question, but I can't divulge it without giving the story away so I'll wait and carry on listening and I'm hoping the answer will reveal itself. Leaves me wondering what would I do if I could time travel? What events might change in the world from your actions. loving the excitable Vinny as much as I am Joe and Amy. On to Book 3
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