Freedom of the Mask

Matthew Corbett, Book 6

By: Robert R. McCammon

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

The year is 1703, and Matthew Corbett, professional "problem solver", is missing. Last seen by his friends in New York before he departed on a lucrative, seemingly straightforward mission for the Herrald Agency in Charles Town, he's been too long absent. His comrade-in-arms Hudson Greathouse has an increasing sense the young friend he thinks of as a son must have met with some unexpected peril.

Following his hunch, Greathouse retraces Matthew's steps only to find him first presumed dead, then accused of murdering a young woman and apparently en route to London with a devious Prussian count last encountered on Professor Fell's Pendulum Island. Little does he know that Matthews's circumstances are growing worse by the second. For when Matthew arrives in the bustling squalor of Londontown, he's come shackled, charged for the murder of Count Anton Mannerheim Dahlgren. No matter the lack of body, presumed lost to the ocean. He soon finds himself locked up in the infamous Newgate prison, and has drawn the interest of a mysterious mask-wearing vigilante accused of several gruesome murders. Greathouse and the woman Matthew loves, Berry Grigsby, travel across the high seas to England to aid their friend, but it is impossible to know whether they will reach him in time to save his life.

Freedom of the Mask is the sixth installment in best-selling author Robert McCammon's acclaimed series of standalone historical thrillers featuring the exploits of a young hero the USA Character Approved Blog has called "the Early American James Bond".

The most surprising and ambitious volume to date, this is a novel filled with unpredictable twists and a note-perfect depiction of early 1700s London. Fans will not want to miss Matthew Corbett's most dangerous adventure yet.

©2016 The McCammon Corporation (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Freedom of the Mask

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I discovered Matthew Corbett when I took a chance and read "Speaks the Nightbird". I have been a fan of the Corbett (the problem solver from New York) series since.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Freedom of the Mask?

There were several memorable moments but what stuck out to me was: 1. when Matthew was taken to Newgate Prison only to be visited by the masked vigilante, 2. finding out who was behind the mask.

What does Edoardo Ballerini bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Edoardo really gives the characters a face and personality for the listener. I can see how Matthew would look as well as Hudson Greathouse. Matthew is a thinker w/a quiet demeanor and Edoardo reads with a calm and sophisticated voice when Matthew is speaking. Hudson Greathouse is like your loud uncle who takes up an entire room when he enters BUT he has a gentleness (which I think he hides), and quick sense of humor. Edoardo reads him in a booming voice that makes you instantly like the big man although you might think he would start barking if you got too close. Edoardo narrates the book in such a way you get the sense you are watching a movie.

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

Yes, Yes, Yes!! In fact that is just what happened.

Any additional comments?

When will the next Matthew Corbett book be released.

still not the end of the story

enjoyable, if disgusting in parts. Matthew is a wonderful character and this series is very well written. it ends on another cliff hanger.

you'll love this, over the top, great read by EB

Matthew is great again can't wait for the next book. Mccammon is brilliant, over the top.

Outstanding author!

I waited along time to learn of the fate of Matthew Corbett and this book was worth the wait! Thank you Mr McCammon!

best series ever!

the writing, plot, and character development are excellent. best audio series i have ever purchased.