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The Twenty-Three

By: Linwood Barclay
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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A dark cloud of suspicion and fear continues to hang over the town of Promise Falls.

A series of bizarre, ominously threatening incidents suggests someone is plotting to take revenge on the town. But who is the perpetrator, and revenge for what?

Now the time for threats is over. And the inhabitants are about to discover the truth, with devastating consequences.

©2016 Linwood Barclay (P)2016 Recorded Books LLC Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Thriller Fiction
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What did you like most about The Twenty-Three?
After reading several books about in the Promise Falls series and never having the significance of the number 23 explained. It is finally concluded in this book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Twenty-Three?
The conclusion. Who was responsible for the number 23 and the reason why is finally explained.

What aspect of Jeff Harding’s performance might you have changed?
All of it. They should've got a different actor. Jeff Harding is a terrible performer. His intonation never changes throughout the whole story and I cringe every time I hear him do the female or child voices. He over does it and makes the voices sound ridiculous and cartoon-like. Fine if he's playing characters from 'Little Britain' but for a serious drama - it's just awful. I'm sorry to sound harsh but it astonishes me how such terrible actors get these jobs.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
See last question. It was through the whole book. I cringed at the actor's performance and pray that he doesn't narrate any more books.

Finally concluded but terrible performance.

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I’ve enjoyed earlier books in this series and this one is the best so far. The author deploys several intersecting storylines and a cast of well-developed characters to deliver a real page-turner. And, as usual, while several mysteries are solved, a few situations are left hanging...for the next book!

More trouble in Promise Falls...

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Last part of Promise Falls Trilogy. enjoyed it, but not as much as middle one

The Twenty Three

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I've really enjoyed all 3 books. Kept my interest all the way through. Good narration.

Great trilogy.

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I loved the previous two books to this series. Great small-town America drama. Book 3, "The Twenty Three", doesn't disappoint. Well paced with plenty of action and a decent ending that I didn't see coming. Good job LB!

Great conclusion to the Promise Falls trilogy...

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