Seven for a Secret

By: Lyndsay Faye

Narrated by: Steven Boyer

From Edgar-nominated author Lyndsay Faye comes what Gillian Flynn calls “a brilliant new mystery.”

One of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Mysteries of the Year

Six months after the formation of the NYPD, its most reluctant and talented officer, Timothy Wilde, thinks himself well versed in his city’s dark practices—until he learns of the gruesome underworld of lies and corruption ruled by the “blackbirders,” who snatch free Northerners of color from their homes, masquerade them as slaves, and sell them south to toil as plantation property.

The abolitionist Timothy is horrified by these traders in human flesh. But in 1846, slave catching isn’t just legal—it’s law enforcement.

When the beautiful and terrified Lucy Adams staggers into Timothy’s office to report a robbery and is asked what was stolen, her reply is, “My family.” Their search for her mixed-race sister and son will plunge Timothy and his feral brother, Valentine, into a world where police are complicit and politics savage, and corpses appear in the most shocking of places. Timothy finds himself caught between power and principles, desperate to protect his only brother and to unravel the puzzle before all he cares for is lost.

Great entertainment

I loved listening to the novel. The reader is skillful in his dialogue reading. the story lagged a bit in the middle, but picked up at the end.

Great story

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

The story was great and loved how the reader told the story. The historical accuracy was most appreciated and I look forward to reading more of Ms. Faye. You'll enjoy The Gods of Gotham as well and I plan on purchaing her new Sherlock Holmes book.

Which character – as performed by Steven Boyer – was your favorite?

Valentine was my favorite character but Mr. Boyer did a great job at all the characters.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Before NYPD Blue there was Copper Star.

Good story, well read

Read The Gods of Gotham first, otherwise the narrator’s overly emotional posturing may be perplexing.

a continuation of something great

narrated as endearingly, a fine continuance from a wonderful writer's tale of the complicated dynamics of 1845 NYC -and perhaps a reminder of what separates us even today as issues of race, class and gender rule our lives.

Another Great Timothy Wilde Story!

This sequel did not disappoint!
The narrator does a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life. I hope there are more coming in the series!