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Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery, Book 5

By: Steve Robinson

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Jefferson Tayte is good at finding people who don't want to be found. For years he has followed faint genealogical trails to reunite families - and uncover long-hidden secrets. But Tayte is a loner, a man with no ties of his own; his true identity is the most elusive case of his career.

But that could all be about to change. Now Tayte has in his possession the beginnings of a new trail - clues his late mentor had started to gather - that might at last lead to his own family. With Professor Jean Summer, his partner in genealogical sleuthing, he travels to Munich to pick up the scent. But the hunt takes them deep into dangerous territory: the sinister secrets of World War II Germany, and those who must keep them buried at any cost.

When their investigations threaten to undermine a fascist organisation, Tayte and Summer know time is running out. Can they find their way to the dark heart of a deadly history before they become its latest victims?

©2016 Steve Robinson (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Always GOOD stories

The story line was very, very interesting and easy to follow. Lots of turns and twists that were surprising and really added so much to the book. The narrator was very good. Sometimes when people try to do a foreign accent it is hard to understand, but Simon Vance did a good job.

Too Much Drama

Perhaps those in search of melodrama will enjoy those sections of the book. I was looking for something a bit less dramatic. The story line was interesting but not sure the overly dramatic sections were necessary.

wow

I stayed up all night to get to end but worth it, devastating yes, but very satisfying

Sick of Nazi stories

I put off reading this book in the series because I'm sick of Nazi stories, but I wanted to find out about Tayt's origin/family tree that has been a theme throughout the series. I set it at 1.5 speed to get thru it and fast forwarded the sicko parts. This is a storyline done too many times, don't waste a credit, just stay curious.

More mystery and family history...

Jefferson Tayte seems like a friend after reading the books in this series. This one is more personal for Tayte. Another mystery from a great storyteller. Mr. Robinson will not disappoint anyone with this one. Simon Vance again brings the characters to life with his excellent narrative skills. Another high recommendation!

Loved the adventure from beginning to end.

Loved every minute of it. The twists and turns keep me on the edge of my seat.

Fantastic story and performance.

if this had been a physical book I'd say I couldn't put it down .

Another Great Story!

Fantastic read had me hooked all the way to the end! Well-written (and narrated) twists and turns

JT and Jean in Munich--Seeking JT Father

Another excellent mystery wrapped in a genealogy search for JT's family. He and Jean follow a clue left by his good friend Malcom, who was murdered in a previous book. The clue leads them to Munich, Germany, where JT finds himself in the hunt for a Nazi war criminal, threatened by some thugs, and lots of adventures as he and Jean sort out their relationship and follow clues to his birth parents. There is a smooth transition between present day events and the past before WWII and during the war. The author does a fine job of keeping your interests and telling you just enough to keep you guessing. Just who is JT's father and mother. Read it and enjoy. Fortunately, there is a new book coming out in May 2017 so get ready.

The narrator, Simon Vance, is again the perfect voice for JT and he does a German accent very well, at least it sounds good to me.

Same opinion as before

I feel the same way about Book 5 as I did for Books 3 and 4. In this instalment, I particularly enjoyed the setting in Munich because it evoked some nice vacations memories.

Overall:
•I liked the story, but there were times when I was quite mixed-up because I am bad at remembering names and on numerous occasions, I was confused about who was who.

•A little heavy on action scenes which it my opinion are better when seen - not read or heard.

•I hate it when the bad-guys blab out their evil schemes.

•Does the author have a contract with Mr Goodbar? The product placement felt extremely contrived.