One Step Ahead

Memoirs of a Gentlemen Thief

By: W.C. Hoffman

Narrated by: Rich McVicar

Fresh off the exposé of an organized crime syndicate, an award-winning investigative reporter lives in fear for his life. Relocating to Detroit under a new government issued identity, Nathan Davies finds himself dealing with the underbelly of American society once again.

America's most notorious thief, Zachary Landon, thrives upon the wealthy residents of the Motor City. Only targeting those who oppress the weak, Landon has become known as a modern day Robin of the Hood.

Davies quickly becomes enamored with the legend of Landon and soon his desire to learn more pushes aside the fear that has kept him alive. After a chance meeting, a bond begins to form and Nathan finds that Zachary Landon truly deserves to be glorified, not persecuted.

As truths are told, drawing Nathan in even further, he learns that when it comes to the gentleman thief, nothing is left to chance.

©2016 W.C. Hoffman (P)2016 Abracadabra Productions

Awesome!

I received this audio book for free from the author, as a fan of his previous works, in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed hearing this compendium of short stories. Landon is a "gentleman thief". If you're a fan of that tv show, Leverage, you'll understand the appeal. He only hits targets that deserve it, and usually only gets a fraction of a "normal" fee. He gets screwed over more often than not, and has a powerful ally/foe in his "childhood friend" the police inspector. This is well written, well narrated, and a perfect blend of ironic sarcasm and mind-blowing intuition. I can't wait for the next installment!

Each chapter is a short story by itself.

One Step Ahead: Memoirs of a Gentlemen Thief by W.C. Hoffman. Narrated by Rich McVicar

The narrator was great. He is someone I would listen to again.

WC Hoffman is an interesting author to say the least. This book is so different from the other one we listened to. You can tell some authors have a formula they follow to tell a story or they write the same type of stories - not so with this author.

Each chapter is a short story by itself. Zachary Landon is not your typical thief. The stories he tells Nathan Davies about his adventures in crime are well thought out crimes. Listen to this book but make sure you listen to the second book too. The last chapter in the second book was my favorite.

Liked it once I figured it out

Any additional comments?

At first glance, I thought I was getting a straight mystery listen. It turned out to be a series of mystery vignettes but they were very well written and I enjoyed them immensely. What a character that gentleman thief was! If you are expecting an A to Z listen with the usual stops along the way, this listen will disappoint. HOWEVER, if what you want is a great mystery in the Poirot tradition, you will be ever so entertained. The narrator was awesome as well!

Excellent Series of Short Stories Great Time Spent

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I would say that the time spent listening to this book was time very well spent. I truly enjoyed the tales of Zachary Landon the Gentleman Thief. They were inspired and truly enjoyable. I laughed out loud at times at the conclusion of some of them when the confounded his nemesis.

What was one of the most memorable moments of One Step Ahead?

Detective Williams is at the ballgame with Davies using tickets given to Davies by Landon to see a baseball game between the Tigers and Red Sox. After the game all the players sign balls for them as they are sitting in box-seats behind the away team in the first base line. Walking out of the stadium Williams takes the Lords name in vain as every signature on his ball is Zachary Landon.

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

Mr McVicar brings a rich fullness to the characters. They become unique individuals in my minds that I can picture very clearly. He does an excellent job.

Do you think One Step Ahead needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I truly believe that One Step Ahead needs a follow up book because a man like Zachary Landon must have many more exploits that need to be shared with the world and a writer as talented as WC Hoffman needs to share more of Zachary Landon with us.

Any additional comments?

"This review copy audiobook was provided by the author free of charge via Audiobook Boom."

everything about this book was great

Great thrills great book and great stories. narrator had a great voice I enjoyed every moment of the book. I received this book free for a honest review and unbiased option from the author and or narrator via audio book boom