Listen up, folks. We've got a gripping tale on our hands, narrated by the one and only Tom Taylorson. Now, this audiobook may not blow your mind, but it's definitely worth a listen. With a length of 8 hours and 38 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to dive into this intriguing story.
So, here's the deal. We start off with this guy named Ben Kendall. Poor fella came back from the war, all messed up in the head. His haunted past led him to hoard stuff in his house, until one day, tragedy strikes. The piles of junk collapse on him, and he's found dead, crushed beneath his own belongings. Talk about a horrifying way to go.
But, my friends, this ain't no ordinary accident. Nope, turns out, it's the beginning of a series of murders. Ben's cousin, Beverly Hillstrom, a medical examiner, senses something fishy about his death. She reaches out to Joe Gunther and his badass team from the Vermont Bureau of Investigation.
Here's where things get interesting. Ben didn't just bring back demons from Vietnam, he also brought back some top-secret combat photos and negatives. Now, these ain't your typical mundane pics, oh no. These babies are wanted by a shady someone who'll stop at nothing to keep them hidden. When Beverly's daughter, Rachel, decides to use Ben's photos for her college art project, she unknowingly drags herself into a dangerous game.
Suddenly, a two-man hit squad shows up, hunting for those missing negatives. They're willing to spill blood to get what they want. It's a race against time, as Gunther and his crew try to uncover the dark secrets hidden in those photos. Meanwhile, Rachel is in peril, with the killers closing in on her.
Can Gunther find and protect Rachel before it's too late? Or will she meet the same gruesome fate as her cousin? Hold your breath, because this audiobook will have your heart racing until the very end. It may not be a mind-blowing masterpiece, but it's got enough suspense and thrill to keep you hooked. So, grab your headphones and get ready for a wild ride with Archer Mayor's twisted tale, expertly narrated by Tom Taylorson. 3 out of 5 stars, folks. Now, let's dive in.