The River of Souls

Matthew Corbett, Book 5

De: Robert R. McCammon

Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini

The year is 1703. The place: The Carolina settlement of Charles Town. Matthew Corbett, professional 'problem solver,' has accepted a lucrative, if unusual, commission: Escorting a beautiful woman to a fancy dress ball.

What should be a pleasant assignment takes a darker turn when Matthew becomes involved in a murder investigation. A sixteen-year-old girl has been stabbed to death on the grounds of a local plantation. The suspected killer is a slave who has escaped, with two family members, into the dubious protection of a nearby swamp. Troubled by certain discrepancies and determined to see some sort of justice done, Matthew joins the hunt for the runaway slaves. He embarks on a treacherous journey up the Solstice River, also known as the River of Souls. He discovers that something born of the swamp has joined the hunt...and is stalking the hunters with more than murder in mind.

What follows is a shattering ordeal encompassing snakes, alligators, exiled savages, mythical beasts, and ordinary human treachery. The journey up the River of Souls will test Matthew's courage, commitment, and powers of endurance. It will also lead him to a confrontation with a figure from his recent past, which will alter Matthew's life, setting the stage for the next installment in this compulsively readable series.

Gripping, unsettling, and richly atmospheric, The River of Souls is a masterful historical adventure and a major addition to Robert McCammon's extraordinary body of work. Featuring the continuing exploits of a young hero USA Today has called 'the Early American James Bond.'

©2014 The McCammon Corporation (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

SPOILERS! Still love Matthew Corbeett

So, this story is around 9 hours long… I checked to see if I'd accidentally bought the abridged version… now, I mention this because I've listened to the whole series (and loved all the stories), and I was kind of surprised at the brevity of this story. Here's the spoiler: I wonder if the author gave us this short book, with the profound cliffhanger, to hook the audience until he finished the whole tale. The first four books in the series were all stand alone stories (15 - 33 hours each!), and in my opinion, this was definitely a prequel to the next story.

Now, all that aside, the story was still suspenseful and it made me wish the commute to and from school every day was a little longer so I could enjoy more of the story.

Eduardo Ballerini was, and is, the best performer in my opinion… male, female, old, young, dialects… he does them all, and does them spectacularly.

Now, had I known this had a cliffhanger, I would have waited for the next in the series to come out, because I hate waiting.

gunked-up a bit with background review.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I have recommended the earlier books to friends, but this story is watered down and complicated with review of the earlier stories and has a ' to-be-continued ' ending...I was very disappointed.

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

Edoardo Ballerini's wonderfully 'proper' and rich voice is the perfect vehicle for these stories.

Do you think The River of Souls needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Really?

not my favorite but well written

I liked the story line but found it hard to get into the new characters. the ending is meant to be a continuing but I would rather it went in a different direction.

Another great adventure for Matthew!

Can't wait for the next book to see what happens to Matthew! I've read the entire series now and am hooked!

Good but WAY too short

Did I miss in the synopsis that this is a SHORT story in the chronicles of Matthew Corbett?

wonderful series

one of the best series I ever had the pleasure of experiencing. If you like adventure and very god writing and narration try this. incredible charactors and historical background!

Really enjoyed this book

My only criticism of this book is like many others have said, it's too short. Other then that, I loved it.

Matthew is on his way!!!

Book five starts out with Matthew on his way to the Carolina colony to escort a girl to the ball but nothing can be that easy. Matthew becomes part of another murder investigation of a 16 year old girl. All points to a slave that was loved by the family and Matthew knows that would be way to easy and this starts a long hunt up the River of Souls.When all is said and done Matthew doesn't know who he is anymore and he is about to board a boat across the ocean to see Dr Fell.The only thing is Matthew can't remember who Dr. Fell even is. Book 6 will be great.

listen!

The Matthew Corbett series is fantastic. This book was a quick one but still an excellent adventure.

Too Short. Still great!!

What did you love best about The River of Souls?

I liked the fact that this was a mini-adventure for our hero. There was hardly mention of Professor Fell.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was right in line with most of Matthew Corbett's prior adventures with one great exception: we find out early in who the killer is. Most of the book is spent chasing the bad guy and escaping from frightening situations.

Have you listened to any of Edoardo Ballerini’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Edoardo Ballerini is an amazing performer!

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

Don't stray from the path and stay in the middle of the River of Souls.