I have read or listened to all the stories in the John Pickett series. I have enjoyed them all. I like John’s integrity and humility, and especially the strong and smart lead female character, Julia. The relationship between them builds in this book. This was a very good story, although I missed the interaction between them because (without too much of a spoiler), this story has them apart for much of the book. I particularly liked the building relationship with Julia’s highly competent and sympathetic brother-in-law and I hope we see more of him in the future.
Joel Froomkin has become one of my favorite narrators – and I listen to a lot of audiobooks. His accents are excellent, with a keen understanding of not only regional differences, but more subtle class distinctions. He is also one of the few narrators who moves effortlessly between male and female characters. I think I’ve mentioned in previous reviews that Julia sounds just like Samantha Bond is narrating her part, so that’s a big plus for me, because Samantha Bond reliably brings a whipsmart approach to all her characters, this is a perfect fit for Julia. Kudos to Mr. Froomkin for his excellent narration, and thanks to whoever selected him for this series.
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.