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Cameron and Steve deliver

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Cameron and Steve are a great pairing of talents. I'm over halfway through. It's an enjoyable and engaging story. It's been a great listen.

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Lovely.

Revisado: 01-18-23

Once again a delightfuly story unfolds. Andrea delivers a stellar performance worthy of your time and credits.

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I liked this one for the supporting cast.

Revisado: 01-18-23

Yeah, I'll say it here. Alex becomes a brewmaster. That's it; that right there makes this book worth reading. In a desperate side hustle, Alex becomes a legendary brewmaster famed within law enforcement and criminal circles.

Alex does a great job, and voices certain scenes perfectly.

How not to give away more spoilers than brewmaster alex? I can't so, go listen to the tale of the world's newest runewrite brewmaster.

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Audible's rating is:
1 Star is "not for me"
2 Stars "it is okay"
3 Stars "pretty good"
4 Stars "it's great"
5 Stars "I love it"

A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude, or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1-star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last three were from the same series; I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.

A 2-star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.

A 3-star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost a lot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausible.

A 4-star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly and seek out their stories for future purchases.

A 5-star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, and act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, and rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven, progressed, and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors, and narrators that bring it all in a package.

So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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It doesn't matter how far you run

Revisado: 01-18-23

Uncle Sam will find you. Especially if you have a skill set that will help them. Alex is drawn, in a small way, into the political machinations of government bureaucrats. It is an entanglement I think just about every American wants to avoid.

Alex Knox is at the top of his game with this book. As I've said in other reviews of this series, some narrators are often hard for me to hear. I have to stop, pause, and hit the back button because they do not speak clearly enough or enunciate enough. Don't lose your hearing, folks; protect it at all costs. Alex Knox is clear as the old sprint telephone pin drop. Yeah, I am that old.

Dan Willis gives us a story that blends political force with personal desires. It's a twisted curve ball that really wasn't what I expected. I typically have a good grasp on mysteries, but this time, Dan snuck it in past me, and I struck out. I sincerely mean that in the most complimentary way.

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Audible's rating is:
1 Star is "not for me"
2 Stars "it is okay"
3 Stars "pretty good"
4 Stars "it's great"
5 Stars "I love it"

A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude, or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1-star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last three were from the same series; I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.

A 2-star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.

A 3-star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost a lot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausible.

A 4-star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly and seek out their stories for future purchases.

A 5-star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, and act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, and rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven, progressed, and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors, and narrators that bring it all in a package.

So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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This book is my favorite of the series so far.

Revisado: 01-18-23

Dan Willis gives you two mysteries in this book; either of them could be a book on its own. He weaves the pair together deftly and with his typical runic noir style. Our understanding of the characters gets deeper, even as Alex scrambles from one issue to the next.

Alex Knox, well, no offense to Vic meant, but he is Alex Lockerby now. I'm sold on the switch. He does an excellent job of bringing the story to life in my mind.

Yet more mystery problems, How do I tell you the story is great without giving spoilers? Well, That's just it; if you are here and started from book one, you've likely seen my other reviews. Dan Willis Arcane Casebook series is simply an excellent listen. They are diverse in stories, plots, capers, and characters. None of these books feels like a previous book. New problems, new cases, and plenty of new ideas.

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Audible's rating is:
1 Star is "not for me"
2 Stars "it is okay"
3 Stars "pretty good"
4 Stars "it's great"
5 Stars "I love it"

A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude, or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1-star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last three were from the same series; I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.

A 2-star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.

A 3-star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost a lot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausible.

A 4-star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly and seek out their stories for future purchases.

A 5-star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, and act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, and rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven, progressed, and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors, and narrators that bring it all in a package.

So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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Alex comes into his own

Revisado: 01-18-23

People say the series takes off, but that has always driven me nuts. I wouldn't be x books in if I didn't already like the series. No, what Mind games does is flesh out the depth of the supporting cast of characters. You begin to have small looks into their lives, their responsibilities, and their driving motivations.

Alex Knox does his usual superb job of bringing you into the story. At times you feel as if you are a ghost standing next to Alex Lockerby as he stands over a clue.

The problem with mystery books is I suck at not typing spoilers, so trust me. Dan Willis has crafted a mystery that will enthrall you for the whole 11 hours and four minutes.

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Audible's rating is:
1 Star is "not for me"
2 Stars "it is okay"
3 Stars "pretty good"
4 Stars "it's great"
5 Stars "I love it"

A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude, or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1-star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last three were from the same series; I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.

A 2-star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.

A 3-star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost a lot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausible.

A 4-star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly and seek out their stories for future purchases.

A 5-star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, and act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, and rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven, progressed, and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors, and narrators that bring it all in a package.

So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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Time passes and life brings changes.

Revisado: 01-18-23

Alex is in a race against time. Dan Willis brings our favorite gumshoe back into our lives. This time, people he knows are in grave danger. (I hate this part of the review because me and my blabber mouth will likely insert spoilers. So if I sound vague, that is why)

Alex Knox does an excellent job building on his suite of voices for this series. By the end of the book, I am hooked on his version of Alex.

Again, how do you write a review about a mystery book's story without giving spoilers? Well, you will just have to trust me, Dan is the man when it comes to giving you everything you need to parse out the case as it progresses. This is a superb listen, give it a go.

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Audible's rating is:
1 Star is "not for me"
2 Stars "it is okay"
3 Stars "pretty good"
4 Stars "it's great"
5 Stars "I love it"

A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude, or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1-star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last three were from the same series; I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.

A 2-star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.

A 3-star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost a lot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausible.

A 4-star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly and seek out their stories for future purchases.

A 5-star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, and act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, and rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven, progressed, and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors, and narrators that bring it all in a package.

So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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How do you solve an impossible puzzle

Revisado: 01-18-23

You work at it. Alex, still reeling from the first case, dives into his second major case. It is one puzzle after the next. It isn't magic that solves the case; it is hard work. This book solidified my interest in the series. The first was great, and this one confirmed that any Alex Lockerby book would be an enjoyable listen.

As to the performance, I was expecting Vic back, but Alex Knox does a superb job. He picks up and runs with the characters. I find him easy to listen to, and his voice acting is excellent.

The story is good, and as not to give things away. Alex has a tough time and relies on all of his bag of tricks to solve this case. Mundane and Runes. It is well crafted and an enjoyable listen.

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Audible's rating is:
1 Star is "not for me"
2 Stars "it is okay"
3 Stars "pretty good"
4 Stars "it's great"
5 Stars "I love it"

A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude, or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1-star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last three were from the same series; I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.

A 2-star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.

A 3-star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost a lot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausible.

A 4-star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly and seek out their stories for future purchases.

A 5-star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, and act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, and rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven, progressed, and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors, and narrators that bring it all in a package.

So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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So this is the start of a wild ride

Revisado: 01-18-23

So, Where to start? This is the book that kicks off such a bright and unique world.

Dan does an excellent job weaving a workable and expandable magic system into a world we readers can visualize. Modern conveniences we currently take for granted can be accomplished by low forms of magic or high if you have the coin. Simple things like a rune might keep you warm for a time, or a cold stone might cool your ice box for a month. It's well done.

The limitations of a man just starting out are defined, and like a man starting out, the MC uses his wits, cunning, and grit to do the leg work required for a man to succeed. I think it is this willingness to do the work, to put the effort in, that really sells Alex as the type of lead character I like.

The performance, This is the first book I've heard Vic read. He does a fine job. I've lost most of my conversational hearing, and I had no problems following him as he walked us through this tale. I originally hoped to have Vic back when I started books two and three, but I have to say the new narrator blended right into the story.

As for the story, It's a detective caper mixed with damsels, dames, old men, priests, and a good bit of mystery. I've enjoyed listening to Alex grow over this first book. He resolves the case in good order, and there are plenty of ah, oh, moments to keep most people interested.

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Audible's rating is:
1 Star is "not for me"
2 Stars "it is okay"
3 Stars "pretty good"
4 Stars "it's great"
5 Stars "I love it"

A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude, or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1-star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last three were from the same series; I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.

A 2-star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.

A 3-star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost a lot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausible.

A 4-star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly and seek out their stories for future purchases.

A 5-star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, and act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, and rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven, progressed, and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors, and narrators that bring it all in a package.

So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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A unique begining to a new tale

Revisado: 11-29-22

I've just finished part one of the 4 part series.. It is a very good start to an enjoyable listen.

I am typing this as insit in the deer stand, so please forgive the brevity..

I like the MC and his compatriots. The author does a good job laying out the back story, character growth, and action. The cast of characters weave in and out of a evolving story.



Steve Campbel's narration is excellent. This is the second series i have listened to that Steve's narrated. I appreciate his clarity of pronunciation.. I've lost a lot of conversational hearing. Many narrators are good, but nos as consistent in their clarity.

I will ad more as i finish part 2.

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Audible's rating is:

1 Star is "not for me"

2 Stars "it is okay"

3 Stars "pretty good"

4 Stars "it's great"

5 Stars "I love it"


A one star book could be a very dry topic, story, crude or someone preaching down to the reader. I generally don't have 1 star books. I will just return them and go my own way. My last 3 were from the same series, I had hit a very dry spot in my listening.


A 2 star story, would be something that was phoned in by a writer that typically has done much better work. I have a couple of reviews from authors that just seemed to phone it in, one most recently from an author that decided to mix current politics into his novel. If I wanted that, I would just watch the news.


A 3 star review is where I really start. It means I enjoyed the book. That I did not have a hard time following it (I have lost alot of my conversational hearing). That the story kept to a plot, the characters were not static, and the world built was plausable.


A 4 star review is something that I really enjoyed. It puts the author on my map to keep an eye out for. I go through 12-15 books a month. (audible is my primary source of entertainment. ) I will search for the author's works regularly, and seek out their stories for future purchases.


A 5 star review, These are not as rare as one would think. These are the books where the characters grow, learn, act according to their nature. Where the world is not only plausible but believable. Where there are economic systems, businesses, rules of law that make sense. Where the story is woven is progressed and told with caring and dedication. These are books, series, authors and narrators that bring it all in a package.


So, when reading my reviews, if anyone does, that is how I judge the books.

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