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  • A High Price to Pay

  • The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series, Book 2
  • By: Cynthia Hamilton
  • Narrated by: Marnye Young
  • Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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A High Price to Pay

By: Cynthia Hamilton
Narrated by: Marnye Young
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Madeline’s dual professions as event coordinator and private investigator cross paths during the most lavish affair of her career—a weekend-long 40th birthday extravaganza for the wife of a famous film director. As the party draws near, a simple background check after the disappearance of precious family jewels quickly turns into a murder investigation, and before Madeline and Mike can put the pieces together, another body turns up.

Adding to Madeline’s already overflowing plate, the DA informs her that Rick Yeomanone, of the men who abducted her three years earlier, has been released from prison after cutting a deal with the feds. Besides fearing reprisals from the man she helped to convict, his parole also triggers the reappearance of soulless Lionel Usherwood, lured out of his hideaway by the call of revenge.

When Yeoman’s body surfaces in Lake Cachuma, Usherwood moves on to the next target: Madeline.

A High Price to Pay is the second novel in the Madeline Dawkins Mystery series.

©2020 Cynthia Hamilton (P)2023 Cynthia Hamilton
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Incredible Private Eye Mystery

Madeline is a woman of many talents and jobs – a professional event coordinator and a private investigator – and the target of a recently released, violent man. The wife of a famous film director is celebrating her 40th birthday and Madeline has the misfortune of not only planning the event but also being hired to solve the theft of valuable jewelry from the mother-in-law of the birthday woman! Dead bodies, missing jewels, and more ensue!

The author, Cynthia Hamilton crafts an intense multilayered mystery that is both entertaining and captivating. The storyline is easy to follow and engaging with well-defined characters that are developed to accurately reflect their role and personality. The dialogue like the storyline flows smoothly. The plot twists are well-developed and unexpected.

The narrator, Marnye Young, takes the book to another level! Her ability to project the personality of each character through tones and inflections makes the story entertaining and easy to follow. Her voice is smooth, clear, and pleasant to hear. Her performance is steady and skillfully delivered. I always enjoy hearing Ms. Young perform!

In a nutshell, this is an incredibly captivating mystery series that will leave you eager for more!

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