Dude Magnet

The Last Picks, Book 2

By: Gregory Ashe

Narrated by: Andrew Gibson

You can’t hide from the truth. And apparently, you can’t hide from your ex either. Dashiell Dawson Dane wants the simple things in life: to live in a (possibly) haunted mansion, to avoid socializing at all costs, and to write, and possibly finish, a book. Unfortunately, the real world has a way of intruding. And since unfinished manuscripts don’t pay the bills, he finds himself persuaded—against his better judgment—to rent out Hemlock House for a wedding. Having his ex-boyfriend, Hugo, arrive unexpectedly during the preparations is bad enough. But when Hugo is arrested for the murder of the groom-to-be, Dash seems to be the only one who believes he didn’t do it. And Dash’s efforts to uncover the truth will draw the attention of the real killer—who has a great deal to gain, and nothing to lose.

©2024 Gregory Ashe (P)2024 Gregory Ashe

Need the next book now!!

Another great book. The ending had me needing the next audiobook now. Really enjoyed the mystery. That little twist ending had me crying but it’s what I love about GA books! Not a full five stars because I’m having a hard time enjoying all the side characters. I find them distracting at times. I’m hopeful as the books go on I’ll love all of them. For now loving Dash, Indira and Deputy Bobby.

Good friends

Love how this mismatched crew of friends come together and stick their noses into everyone's business in order to solve a murder that turns into a series of related deaths.
The narrator once more does an excellent job of giving voice to all of these kooky folks. So looking forward to the next one whenever it releases.

A mostly very good reading of a very good book

I gave the ebook version of this story four stars, and I stand by that. I do think that the audiobook makes the story more enjoyable—and knowing how the story continues in books three and four helps as well. I'm definitely appreciating the opportunity to revisit the characters and situations more slowly (I'm a fast reader) via audio. I still wish these books were longer and meatier, but (as I noted in my initial review) I realize that's not possible given the writing/publication speed.

There were a couple of super-clunky mispronunciations that I wish had been caught and fixed (brooch and sachet stuck in my mind), but on the whole I thought the narration was excellent. Recommended!

My thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this audiobook.

Meets all expectations!

As always, great! As always, I can’t wait to start the next one in the series.

Doesn't disppoint!

The second book is even better than the first. Characters are getting fleshed out more, and I can't get enough of this narrator. So good! If you like gay cozy mysteries then listen to the whole series now!