House Call

By: Darden North

Narrated by: Michael Robbins

In national award-winning author Darden North's debut novel, House Call, a police investigation into the murder of a young hospital nurse rips through a Mississippi community consumed in self-indulgence, reverse sexual discrimination, and cut-throat medical politics. Before a psychopath can be stopped, another will die.

In House Call, Dr. Knox Chamblee joins a prominent medical clinic in a small southern town and soon finds himself the object of reverse sexual discrimination in the workforce. Worse yet, he is possibly a murder suspect.

There are no real leads in the stabbing of nurse Taylor Richards until police uncover tire prints in a driveway that lead them to an answer in backwoods Mississippi.

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Excellent medical scenarios

Excellent L&D OB/GYN scenarios, characters and backstories. I have been a Doula for many years and got a good look into many medical practices. Right out of the gate this book resonates true. The Drs, nurses and patients all come off as believable and I found myself really investing in a number of the characters. The murder mystery doesn’t come off as the main theme because the medical parts were so well written.

This audiobook has an excellent Narrator so much so I will actually look for more books he’s narrated. He brought the various characters from all phases of life and careers to life.

I was given a free copy of this book in lieu of an honest review. I honestly recommend this book.

Entertaining story with great characters

In this first book by Darden North M.D., he takes us into the cut throat world of an Obs/Gyne practice, where productivity and not ability determines if you make partner or not. The story starts with a captivating hook, as we experience a murder scene that makes you shudder, and you soon find yourself immersed in the twists and turns of this story. The unique characters and their intertwining lives keep you guessing as to what could possibly happen next and, as to who the murderer is. The narrator did a great job of all the voices. He brought out the emotions in the story well and made you feel the different personalities of the characters well. Murder, politics, drugs, suspense and surprises will keep you guessing. This was an entertaining murder, mystery story that also spoke of the complexities of medical practice in the US and the strains it can put on all concerned.

Frighteningly believable!

A nurse is dead, a doctor stands to lose everything simply because he’s a man, and if that’s not enough, there’s a psychopath on the loose! Welcome to House Call, part thriller, part mystery, part story on the all too real dangers of sexual discrimination, this time with an interesting twist! This one will entertain you, educate you, and really make you think! The writing is fantastic, the narration clear, and the ending, (no spoilers), I didn’t see it coming! This is my first Darden North story, but it won’t be my last! Five stars!

A good first book

This was a good start by a new author. I enjoyed the characters and the setting, and the medically based themes underlying the murder mystery. Some of the exposition was laborious, often using too many words at the expense of action to propel the story forward. The narration was competent and articulate, but the tempo and inflection was a bit wooden.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! excellent overall