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August Snow, Book 4

By: Stephen Mack Jones

Narrated by: Luis Moreno

Detroit ex-cop August Snow puts his life on the line to protect a friend from modern-day Templars sworn to protect the name of the Catholic church at all costs.

Father Michael Grabowski, a Franciscan priest who has tended the spiritual needs of Detroit’s Mexicantown for forty years, has suddenly retired. August Snow, who has known the priest his whole life, finds the circumstances troubling—especially in light of the recent suspicious suicide of another local priest. What dark history is Father Grabowski hiding?

The situation takes a turn for the deadly with the appearance at the Detroit diocese of a mysterious priest and combat vet calling himself Francis Dominioni Petra. The man comes from the Vatican, and as his armored guard circles closer and closer to Father Grabowski and his friends, August wants to know why. A terrible crime has been committed in the name of faith—but who is seeking justice, and who is trying to bury the truth and any of its witnesses? August grapples with his own ideas about his faith and his chosen family in this action-packed fourth installment in the Hammett Prize-winning series.

©2023 Stephen Mack Jones (P)2023 Recorded Books

Wonderful read

Once again, I finish another August Snow novel feeling pleased and exhilarated. The series is tight and each book is well-paced. The Michigan/Detroit references are on point. They are nice Easter eggs for a native Detroiter. I can’t wait for the next one!

Surprisingly Good

As a Michigander, I loved all the references to familiar places, and the plot was engaging.

Believable characters, my home town!

Loved this latest installment of the world of August Snow. While reading previous books is not a prerequisite, it really helps to have read the first three books to have a complete background. I would recommend those books to readers as well. I first read this series in a book club, and I am so glad to have started the series.

Another Great Read

What can I say, I waited and was rewarded. Great story and performance. So now I wait again

Fabuloso

As captivating as Alex Cross. Even the narrator has a familiar tone to his voice. Like visiting with a long time friend.