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Broken Bird

The Last Picks, Book 4

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Broken Bird

By: Gregory Ashe
Narrated by: Andrew Gibson
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All’s fair in love and…publishing?

It’s nearly Christmas, and Dashiell Dawson Dane already has enough on his plate: finding a present for his parents, coming up with excuses not to hang the Christmas lights, and finishing this stupid story he’s been writing (okay, maybe he needs to start writing it). On top of all that, Bobby has been acting…well, strange. The last thing Dash needs, in other words, is to play host when Marshall Crowe—celebrity author and, worse, a friend of Dash’s parents—comes to town.

When Marshall dies in the middle of a public reading of his latest novel, Dash can’t bring himself to believe it was an accident, but he’s determined to stay away from the investigation. Until, that is, the prime suspect shows up on his doorstep, begging for his help. The catch? It’s the same woman who accused Dash, not so long ago, of murdering Vivienne Carver—Hastings Rock’s resident cozy mystery author, Pippi Parker. And helping Pippi might just be the death of Dash.

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Death of a writer

Dash and the Last Picks have another murder to solve, but this time it’s a writer friend of Dash’s parents that’s been murdered. Dash and Officer Bobby have had a strained relationship after Bobby broke up with his boyfriend, they do work it out.

Once again Dash figures out who the killer is but this time when he confronts them he’s not really in danger because Officer Bobby and the Sheriff are there to help.

Great story and this time I didn’t have an inkling of who the killer was, with the other two books I had suspicions.


The narrator Andrew Gibson did an excellent job, I loved listening to it.

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Pippi's back to cause havoc

Pippi was a character in prior stories and she's back and in need of help from Dash and his sleuth ways. Bobby's recovery from his breakup with West but still doesn't want to see Dash in danger. Another great mystery from Gregory Ashe. Andrew Gibson is starting to grow on me. I'm starting to associate his voice with Dash and the gruff sounding Bobby. Know there is a lot more to come and looking forward to it.

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Excellent Listen!

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Each one in the series gets better than the previous and are easy listens. The narration is great and Ashe writes a great story which allows the narration to sound believable. As always, the hallmarks of the series are intact: cakes, wonderful characters and a dead body. I enjoyed this over the course of a weekend and was sad when it ended but I’m looking forward to the next book already. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Not my fave of the series, but still enjoyable

Having revisited this book in audio a couple of times now, it still doesn't entirely work for me, and that's largely due to Pippi's slapstick behavior. I run out of willing suspension of disbelief very quickly when someone marches into another person's home uninvited and doesn't immediately get tossed back out—and that was only the beginning. I also continue to feel that this shorter, episodic form doesn't fit Greg Ashe's skills as well as longer books do. I keep wanting more space for the mysteries to play out.

All that nitpicking aside, I'm enjoying the series. No doubt about that!

My thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this audiobook.

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A Dash of Murder

Dash and the gang are drawn into the case of a writer's murder. But this time Pippa and her podcast are along as well, getting in the way and causing rather hilarious havoc. The mystery was a good but not as engaging as previous books, hence the four stars. Because this is a Gregory Ashe book, that means that the story is better than most MM cozies. I enjoyed it and am always glad for another installment of the Last Picks. Bobby continues to break my heart but I love how supportive Dash is. While not my favorite in the series, it is still an enjoyable listen and not to be missed. Looking forward to what's next for the Last Picks.

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Dash does it again....!!

Book 4 is another great mystery. Each story has a separate mystery that the MC, Dashiell Dawson Dane (Dash),is "talked" into solving. Each book gives us a better glimpse into all the characters that make up The Last Picks family and each narration by Andrew Gibson cements them into my heart.
This is #4 in a planned 12 book cosy mystery series all revolving around Dash and his merry band of Last Picks. All stories have been fabulous and listening to them really brings home the nuances of speech and character from the novels.
Start at Book #1 Mystery Magnet and get lost in Hemlock House (class V haunted mansion!!!) and Hastings Rock-I HIGHLY recommend it!!

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Better than a bomb cyclone...

I am starting to suspect that the Last Picks series has some prophetic qualities. Not long after this audiobook was released, the coastal Pacific Northwest was hit by a bomb cyclone. One day, I was listening to Dash contemplate the perils of storms in the region, and the next day, when I was planning to write this review, I found myself in the cold and dark agreeing with Dash that a generator would be handy to have. Sigh. I think it is safe to say that the setting for this series is disturbingly realistic. I also had way more fun listening to Andrew Gibson's narration than I did stumbling around in the dark looking for the linen closet full of blankets.

My favorite element of this particular book was Dash's inner dialogue. He is still adapting to life in Hastings Rock and figuring out his place on the Last Picks crew. His relationships with all of the characters are evolving with some surprising results that I was equal parts worried and elated about. He still uses his Will Gower character to help him resolve difficult issues, which adds an element of lightheartedness to the dark moments of the story and helps Dash deal with the trauma of another suspicious death in Hastings Rock.

I am enjoying the way the plots in this series intertwine the mystery of the day with the perils of writing and publishing. Being an author in Hastings Rock is starting to look like a dangerous job. If you aren't being accused of murder, you are at risk of being murdered. This time, Dash is working with Hastings Rock law enforcement to figure out who committed the murder of Marshall Crowe, a friend of Dash's parents. The ups and downs of trying to solve this case leave Dash a bit frazzled, but he is determined to find out who killed Marshall Crowe even if it puts his own life in danger. Dash's adventures are much more engaging than cleaning up the mess left by a bomb cyclone. I just hope he manages to acquire a generator before a storm hits his region, and I am looking forward to finding out in the next book.

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Dash strikes again!

This is a delightful entry in the Last Picks MM cozy series. The mystery is interesting, the supporting characters are as quirkily funny as you could want, the mansion has even more secret passages, the romance is compelling, and the meta jokes about mystery subgenres all land. If you’re an Ashe fan, you won’t be disappointed. If you’re a future fan, check out ‘Mystery Magnet’, the first book in the series.

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Christmas, Murder and Fun Times

This is the fouth book in GA’s cozy mysteries series call The Last Picks. It’s Christmas in Hasting’s Rock, so of course there is a murder. A friend of Dash’s parents came to do a reading and really didn’t appreciate sharing the spotlight with Hasting’s local celebrity author. While being awful to her, he drops dead. Thus the mystery begins and it’s a good one. Along with Dash’s sleuthing, he has to confront his feelings for Bobby as he perceive Bobby pulling away from him.

This installment is mainly about the mystery and fun with the Last Picks gang. Although I have to say Millie continues to really get on my last nerve. While trying to solve the mystery the gang is really NOT covered in glory with their tactics. It makes for a really fun read with a sweet ending. The narrator gives another great performance and I look forward to the next installment.

I was given a free copy of this audiobook in return for an honest review

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Wrong Words

Poor Dash. He is once again getting caught up in murder. He was just forwarding something for his parents. We also get to see what is happening in Deputy Bobby’s life as well. Once again the Last Picks are working together to find out who really did it. So many people so many motives. I have really this series where you get a ‘dash’ of humor with your murder. #CMCon25

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