Murder at Half Moon Gate

De: Andrea Penrose

Narrado por: James Cameron Stewart

When Lord Wrexford discovers the body of a gifted inventor in a dark London alley, he promptly alerts the watchman and lets the authorities handle the matter. But Wrexford soon finds himself drawn into the murder investigation when the inventor's widow begs for his assistance, claiming the crime was not a random robbery. It seems her husband's designs for a revolutionary steam-powered engine went missing the night of his death. The plans could be worth a fortune...and very dangerous in the wrong hands.

Joining Wrexford in his investigation is Charlotte Sloane, who uses the pseudonym A. J. Quill to publish her scathing political cartoons. Her extensive network of informants is critical for her work, but she doesn't mind tapping that same web of spies to track down an elusive killer. Each suspect - from ambitious assistants to rich investors, and even the inventor's widow - is entwined in a maze of secrets and lies that leads Wrexford and Sloane down London's most perilous stews and darkest alleyways.

©2018 Andrea DaRif (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Slow story with exciting finish

Best analogy would be a restaurant meal with a decent-but-not-outstanding main course, but dessert proves a knock out! The first book in a series is usually more set up, and less tension, but not here. Good sequel, characters are developed well, especially young Raven.

I was a bit concerned that there are only two books, and none on a forthcoming list that I could find. However, at the author's website she explains that the third manuscript has just been sent off to the publisher, so she's hopeful for it to be printed sometime next year. Yay!

More Please!

I love this series! The dialog, the humor, the tension and the intrigue! Please keep them coming.

Loved it!

A solid mystery, likable characters, a touch of humor, set in Regency London... what's not to love? What fun! I can't wait for the next one!

I can't wait for the next in the series!

The story is very engaging, keeping my interest piqued. I loved the first in the series and can't wait for the next! My only complaint is the narrator's performance is very stilted. It doesn't have a natural flow. But, his varied dialects and voices are quite good. Well written. And the development of characters and relationships is wonderful. Love it!

Murder

Very entertaining and enjoyable. Great characters. Will be pleased to complete the series, and see how the slow burn grows.

I just love the language!

Lots of big old words expertly used. Doesn't throw off the story, but enhances it. And they're used so well that you're not left wondering what they mean.
All in all, the performance brought the story to life!!

THUMBS UP

Though a little long, over all very enjoyable. Plenty of surprises, lots of twists and turns and great character interaction.

Loved this listen

I was very excited to see another adventure with this duo, though the narration was "off" sometimes....not sure if it was timing, inflection...just nearly distracting. Still, will gladly purchase another book by this author/narrator pair.

Amazing !!!!!

I can’t get enuf of these stories !!! So so so good I read the first one and now the second and they are both utterly amazing !! I can’t wait for the third defiantly some of my most favorite books really great !

Weasels

James Cameron Stewart does a phenomenal job narrating. The story however is not only predictable but long winded. Even the vocabulary is predictable - using the same term or phrase over and over. Ex drumming a tattoo is used multiple times. Honestly was able to tune out while listening then drop back in to have my predictions of plot be on point. The weasels really should have their own series and are fantastically portrayed in the narration.