Scheme

By: Jeffery Deaver

Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock

A detective tracks a poetry-obsessed serial bomber—meter by deadly meter—in an explosively clever short story by international bestselling author Jeffery Deaver.

When an improvised explosive device is found outside a hospital, the understaffed Middleton PD knows it’s up against a pro. No one takes credit for the sophisticated device—all that Detective Jake Sloan has to go on is a poem. The cryptic rhyme surfaced shortly after the bomb scare. But ex-soldier and football player Sloan has never been much of a poetry buff. When a second verse turns up, containing a message in code, he solicits the help of English professor Ciara Hawkins. Together, they rush to read between the lines and stop the countdown to tragedy. But as the clock ticks, Sloan senses that beneath this complex case is a motive that is simpler and more disturbing than anyone could have anticipated.

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A most mysterious storyline.

Overall a must read book! Very captivating and well written. Author was very talented and passionate about his writing.

Best thing I’ve listened to in a long time

I was pleasantly surprised to be surprised. Complex plot, misdirection. A fun listen. Mr. Dealer hit this one out of the park.

Story was not enthralling

The story was not catchy and I didn’t enjoy it. The narrator was good though.

Nice twist to the story.

I really enjoyed this story and I love the twist towards the end. I will be reading more of this author.

Brilliant story!!

This short story grabs you from the start..,how could it not when you have a possible militia group leaving bombs around the city? Then there are the poems that leave clues to the locations…you’ll get caught up in the rush! The ending will astound you…and leave you wanting more. Great performance by Aaron Shedliock, who really brought Detective Sloane to life.