Death on Canal Street

Detective Byone Novel, Book 4

By: Ricardo Fleshman

Narrated by: Nicholas Patrella

Detective Moses Byone is back! With his trusted partner, former antiques dealer Armond Fontenot, they tackle a case that is over one hundred and fifteen years in the making. Investigating chests of gold and silver stolen during the Civil War, Mose and Armond find themselves in the midst of a violent and enigmatic case. When their client Marcel Lavolier comes up murdered, they must solve his questionable and mysterious death if they are to escape the danger alive. With an incredible and astonishing ending, Death on Canal Street delivers the supernatural darkness, intrigue and mystery known for Detective Byone's 1973 New Orleans.

©2015 Ricardo M Fleshman (P)2016 Ricardo M Fleshman

A New Orleans adventure

What did you love best about Death on Canal Street?

Detective Moses Byone and sidekick Armand Fontenot

What did you like best about this story?

The atmosphere of New Orleans. The slightly offbeat characters without being cartoonish characterizations

Which scene was your favorite?

When Moses saw Bastiste alive. What a twist.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

A New Orleans adventure

Detective Byone has one wild case. Trying to catch a killer who witnesses claim to be the devil with red eyes. Byone weeds through the conductor, the french horn player and a few others before solving the case. Even though he finally identifies the killer he is
unable capture him.

This series gets better and better

I was really looking forward to listening to this audiobook and it delivered. I was able to keep up much better in this book. I admit to not being able to keep all the characters straight in his other books but this one kept the count down which was a great thing for my listening brain. A big surprise in the end was a great asset to peaking my interest.
I am much more used to the narrator now, but I'm never going to really cotton to him. I think he is talented, but not my cup of tea. His French is a bit forced but better than his Italian. And as always, his voice is too soft for me to reconcile it with Moses.
The 'scenery' was great as always and one my favorite characters is New Orleans. I look forward to more!
I was gifted this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

A Thrilling Series

If you could sum up Death on Canal Street in three words, what would they be?

It really delivers!

What other book might you compare Death on Canal Street to and why?

I think the only time I compare books is when they are ranked horribly.This isn't the case and it stands alone, basking in its own power.

Have you listened to any of Nicholas Patrella’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not yet. I plan to listen to The Cemetery Paintings next though; same author, previous book in the series.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were multiple twists that made me say, "What?! Rewind and listen again!"

A Strong Entry in a Crescent City Series

What made the experience of listening to Death on Canal Street the most enjoyable?

The evolution of the mystery and a pretty good narration by Nicholas Patrella. It's a dark noir-type private detective novel set in New Orleans in the 1970’s

What did you like best about this story?

The atmosphere of New Orleans pre Katrina. The slightly offbeat characters without being cartoonish characterizations.

Which character – as performed by Nicholas Patrella – was your favorite?

Detective Moses Byone and sidekick Armand Fontenot.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

murder most complex in the Big Easy.

Any additional comments?

Thank you for making this available for review.

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