The Manipulation Project

By: Steve Gladis

Narrated by: Alex Hyde-White

A murder in peak tourist season is enough to halt the lifeblood of any beach town: tourism. So when not one but two grisly murders threaten to wreck Mayor Jim Whitlow’s town, not to mention his political ambitions, he and Police Chief Naomi Robinson enlist the help of local residents and retired FBI agents Chris Gordon and Vic Thompson to help them catch the serial killer. But every clue seems to lead to more questions than answers. Outside help causes tension on the force, and Chris and Vic find themselves once again battling the inter-agency drama they thought they’d left behind. As the case makes national news and the pressure continues to rise, they begin to suspect that Rehoboth is just the tip of the gruesome iceberg. Can they stop the killer before he strikes again?

©2022 Steve Gladis (P)2022 Steve Gladis

A fantastic listen.

Fast paced and smart, just how I like my crime fiction. I feel in love with Rehoboth Beach over the 8 hour listen. And I will definitely be keeping my eye out for Dr. Gladis’s next novel.

Excellent storyline!

This book was an incredibly fun ride! The author takes you on a mysterious journey of twists and turns and outstanding character development! You won’t want it to end! Well done!

A Real Page Turner

I enjoyed the story. It reminds me of a James Patterson novel. Suspenseful, with a few plot twists. I like that it takes place in Rehobeth Beach. I will be vacationing there next week, and I will be looking at things with a whole new perspective! I hope there is a sequel. And I hope the book is made into a movie.

Great summer listen!

I very much enjoyed this audiobook. As someone who spends a lot of time in coastal Delaware, I thoroughly enjoyed the way Rehobeth Beach became a character in this story. The storyline was creative and the action kept my attention and had me looking forward to my next drive so I could listen more. The narrator did a great job of capturing the energy of the plot and added to my enjoyment of the story. I listen/read a lot in this genre and would highly recommend this book.

Imaginative Fiction

Enjoyed all the characters- they seemed real… the story subject was shocking and unusual. Loved the methodical investigation and cooperation. Would hope that true within different departments in crime solving. Good readers! Good story, kept my interest up to end. Steve Gladis… write more!