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Meet Me at the Morgue

By: Ross Macdonald
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Publisher's summary

Meet Me at the Morgue is the story of a kidnapping that led to four murders. In his search for the killer, Howard Cross digs deep into the Los Angeles underworld, finding along the way a beautiful, lost adolescent mourning a dead lover, a suitcase hidden under an aging sadist's bed, and a slovenly gentleman with an ice pick in his neck. Ross Macdonald has never written a story quite like this, and neither has anyone else.
©1978 John Ross McDonald (P)2003 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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Critic reviews

"One of the fastest moving, snappiest five-and-a-half hours you will ever spend trying to figure out who dun' it....This is a terrific listen....Gardener's work here is amazing....it's hard to think that anyone who enjoys a good mystery wouldn't like this one." (Audiobookstoday.com)
"[A] gorgeous look at the late 1940s....fine listening for Macdonald fans." (AudioFile)

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Very Dick Tracy

When you imagine 50's gangster "yea' see" speech, you'll adore this book. If you can get past the odd lingo, it's nice background noise.

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The Mystery is interesting

A bit old-fashioned because it was written in the 50s. Still fun and a good “Whodunnit”. A good narrator as well.

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lots of subplots and misrepresentation good mystery as always from him

one of his best. lots of secret motives that affect each other and makes this a tough but believable mystery

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Ross and Grover Winning Combo

A lumpy plot, but the pleasure is in his sentences. A wonderful period piece.

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A good old fashion 40's noir type story

This mystery keeps you guessing. I was really surprised at the end. Grover Gardner has the perfect voice and delivery for this story. ENJOY !

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Kidnapped

This story has everything - a kidnapped child, shady women, crooked men, and murder. And, of course, money. Typical of a Macdonald tale, misdirection as to which is really the 'one'.

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Twists and Turns

This 1950s noir/crime thriller has a kidnapping, multiple identities, and murders. Fans of the genres will not be disappointed

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Inconsistent

Some of it reads like a potboiler from 1925 and some of it like a terrific detective novel of today. I will likely give the author another try but not right away.

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Very intriguing

Good good storyline and great storyteller great voice. Looking forward to hear many more tales!!

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This was my favorite by Ross McDonald !

The story was excellent !
The narration was spot on with each and every character !
I couldn’t wait to get back to the story and was sad when it ended.
This is truly Ross McDonalds best story line .
Highly recommend!

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