Monterey Noir

A Barker Mystery, Book 1

By: Patrick Whitehurst

Narrated by: Theo Holland

A homeless hero with the crime-solving skills of Sherlock Holmes.

Not every hero lives in a mansion or works from a smoky, hard-boiled office. Enter Barker, a mysterious man with no memory of his past. Ferociously handsome and acutely observant, Barker makes his home under the soggy planks of Old Fisherman's Wharf along California's foggy Central Coast. His closest friends are an assortment of stray dogs, ranging from a large Rottweiler to a tiny Shih-Tzu, who live with him. Adventure and intrigue have an uncanny knack for crossing Barker's path.

In this first entry of the series; Bernie, Barker’s sole human friend, bestows his makeshift home upon the man and his dogs just before dropping dead. It’s up to Barker to honor Bernie’s last wish, to atone for his sins, which doesn’t prove to be an easy task. Meanwhile, forces are at work in other parts of the fog-swept city, which will lead the homeless detective and his dogs to a deadly confrontation in the heart of Monterey Bay itself.

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Great story

Definitely really enjoyed it. I think the narrator did a good job bringing the book to life. Overall excellent book to listen to. 5 stars

You Can't Hide the Truth From Barker

Barker doesn’t mess around—if there’s a mystery he’s going to solve it. This story had a strong Sherlock Holmes vibe, packed with clever twists, intriguing puzzles, and cast of loyal, four-legged friends helping along the way. A very entertaining listen. The narration was solid throughout.

good

This was very entertaining. It's hard to imagine someone as selfless as Barker, and so perceptive of their surroundings. The dogs stole my heart. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review . The narrator did a good job bringing it to life.

Loved it!

This story definitely grabs your attention. In Monterey Bay Barker is a homeless man with no memory of his past but with has impressive crime solving skills. His only friends are a pack of dogs and and Bernie, another homeless man. Bernie has asked Barker for help before his last dying breath. Many things try to deter him but he is nothing but determined to help his friend and other forces that are at play in the Bay.

The narrator Theo Holland did an amazing job at bringing the characters to life.

Interesting story

Monterey Noir by Patrick Whitehurst is about an unusual man who heroically intervenes in various situations. Barker is homeless, can’t remember his past, and lives with 5 or so dogs. He has great observational skills and can solve a mystery in minutes. The narration by Theo Holland is e