I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
It is not often that we get to know the main character of a series we like, but this book does just that and looks into the early life of Chase Baker. It offers us the opportunity to understand how his adult life was shaped by his upbringing. Even as a teenager, Chase is looking for adventures and is willing to risk life and limb and the paternal wrath, as long as he has the chance to unravel a fascinating mystery. His best buddies and first love believe in him, in his abilities and judgement, even when they face the ultimate challenge and what could be their too young demise. The spirit of adventure fueled by his father unorthodox parenting skills, will bring young Chase to become the man whose adventures we learned to love. A great way to give us an intimate peek into the early years of a beloved character. The narrator did an excellent job with the characters’ interpretation and the author used his writing skills superbly.