Broadway Butchery

Memento Mori, Book 3

By: C.S. Poe

Narrated by: Kale Williams

The Cold Case Squad of the NYPD is overworked, understaffed, but receiving great press due to star detective Everett Larkin. His uncanny memory and Holmesian-like skills of deduction have already led to the capture of one serial killer. Now he’s identified a second predator and brought an end to their 20-plus-year reign of terror.

Routine construction at a Broadway souvenir shop leads to the discovery of a mummified woman in the wall. And when Larkin receives a mysterious VHS tape that same night, he knows it’s no coincidence. Expecting a Victorian mourning artifact to surface in this new mystery, Larkin wastes no time turning to boyfriend Ira Doyle of the Forensic Artists Unit for help.

A web of nameless victims, countless suspects, and endless lies drag Larkin and Doyle deep into the gritty past of Times Square, reopening painful wounds and testing the fortitude of their relationship. And all the while, someone is watching, biding their time until they can make Everett Larkin nothing…but a memory.

©2023 C.S. Poe (P)2023 C.S. Poe

With Each Installment, It Gets Better

I don’t want to just rehash my review I wrote for the e-book (and I adored it – 5 stars), so this will concentrate more on the audio version.
I thought Kale Williams did a fabulous job bring all the characters to life. In particular, he really nailed the two main characters. The C.S. Poe notes that Everett speaks in a monotone, flat voice, Kale is so great at sprinkling tiny, but significant inflections to give Everett that extra…. umph. When Williams does Ira voice, I can feel the texture of Ira’s gentleness, patience with Everett and peaks into his own wounded soul. I hold my breath every time Everett and Ira have meaningful moments – like their ice cream moment – “Just two cops sitting in the park, enjoying an ice cream cone.” ….sigh for that whole scene…..
The New York accents are spot on and make me miss being in NYC. A great mystery, the lovely coaxing of a deep relationship and great secondary characters. I can’t wait for the next installment.

Kale Williams

C S Poe writes a great story and Kale Williams does a fabulous job bringing it to life!

Excellent

Another excellent installment in this great series. Looking forward to the next one. Definitely read this is order and enjoy.

Fantastic!

Book Review: There are so many things to love about C.S. Poe's writing but the one thing that always sticks out to me is the amount of research she has to do to put one of these stories together. There is so much history in these stories, but they are included in a way that brings the story together without feeling like you are back in school. She teaches us so much! But what's better is that not only is there history to share, but there is also a great murder mystery to solve. And of course, trying to figure out who done it is never easy. Which only makes for a more enthralling read. And then lastly, but definitely not least, is the character development. Larkin and Doyle are just so swoon worthy. Their characters continue to develop throughout this series and their relationship continues to build without being so quick you would think it's unrealistic. I just love the dynamic between the two of them plus the budding relationship. I can't wait for what comes next!!

Audible: Kale Williams does this book proud. The ability to relay such a pointed story and bring the right inflections - or lack thereof - when it comes to delivering Larkin's voice, is just truly amazing. I love the softness that you feel when listening to Doyle as well. Kale helps make you stick to this story and not get sidetracked. He truly helps you stay engrossed. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story as much as I enjoyed reading it. Big winner

Gets better and better

I’m hooked. I’ve reread and relistened to this series so many times. Doyle and Larkin are basically my comfort couple. Kale Williams does such an incredible job with these characters, literally no one else but him could be Ira or Evie.