The Question of the Unfamiliar Husband

An Asperger's Mystery

By: E.J. Copperman, Jeff Cohen

Narrated by: Mark Boyett

For Samuel Hoenig, Asperger's isn't so much a syndrome as it is a set of personality traits. And as the sole proprietor of a business called Questions Answered, Samuel's put his personality traits to good use, successfully answering every question he's ever been asked. But when his newest client asks about the true identity of her so-called husband, Samuel recruits his former associate, Janet Washburn, for insight into a subject that's beyond his grasp - marriage. Working as a team seems to be the right approach...until the inscrutable spouse is found dead in Samuel's office. Feeling like he's been taken for a fool, Samuel is more than willing to answer a new question posed by an unexpected inquirer: Who killed the unfamiliar husband?

©2015 E. J. Copperman and Jeff Cohen (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

Great!

I really enjoy these stories. The narrator is terrific. Keep them coming! I love all of the characters.

Loved it!

Truly enjoyed getting to know the characters of the series better. I love the way Copperman writes and how you feel like you know these people by the time you finish the book. By the time you finish the series, they feel like friends with whom I never want to part.

Very funny and entertaining.

In the first book I found it difficult to get used to Samuel. By half way thru I was really enjoying the characters. I can't imagine the narration was easy to do but be d iij d a really good job. I am looking forward to the next book.

Monk, only better

These books are a nice addition to the cozy mystery genre and the four stars are mostly because the character of Samuel Hoenig carries this story. The actual plot itself was given away early on. In the interest of not spoiling this for those who haven't read, suffice to say if you're an Agatha Christie reader, you're going to be stopped in your tracks with a plot element you've seen before. Granted, all plots are things we've likely seen before, but this one stands out.

That doesn't stop what follows from being entertaining and there's still a twist I didn't see coming. It's not huge, and doesn't change the outcome, which is a tad disappointing. Read the book for the characters and you won't harbor regrets.

I'm a fan!

Samuel Hoenig is awesome! He is quirky and is not perfect, but that adds to the books appeal. I'll definitely continue the series. The cast of regulars is growing too. We have Janet Washburn the capable associate, along with Samuel's Mom. In this book the cab driver had a more prominent part which was very well written. The reader is very good!

Fun and Fabulous Read!

I love these books! They are fun and entertaining and insightful in many ways… I love the simplicity and portrayal of the characters. I am waiting eagerly for the next one!

Fun Interesting & Cute

Love the characters, storyline, and narrator. Definitely worth credit or purchase! I can’t wait for the next one and hope they continue to write more!

Uniquely Charming Detective Series

The main character in this series has Ausbergers Syndrome - which gives him a unique perspective on solving problems as he struggles with difficult social interactions. Samuel Honnig has formed a business to answer questions and he does so with the perspective and intense focus that comes with his syndrome. When a question brought to him becomes a murder investigation he continues his sleuthing with deductions that would do credit to Sherlock Holmes. Samuel does not understand most of the social activity around him, so he relies on social training and advice from his mother to muddle through his interactions with other people. A charming and practical young woman in need of a job becomes his assistant and her presence provides the anchor he often needs to deal with a world that doesn't make sense. The mystery is secondary to the interesting perspective of the main character, but it is a mystery indeed. This is the second book in the series and I highly recommend both of them if you like character development and problem solving without a lot of blood and gore.

another enjoyable listen

I love EJ Copperman books because they're easy to read, there's always a fun mystery, and it's fun getting to know the characters over several books. Listening to these books keeps me from turning on the TV.

There is more to Samuel than just Asperger's

Any additional comments?

This is the second book in this series that I have listened to and I have enjoyed them both. However, I wish the author would give us a little deeper look into our hero's personality and character. I think that often, to neuro-typicals, a person's autistic characteristics define them to the exclusion of much else. In fact, people on the spectrum are much more than just their autism. We don't get to know much else about Samuel, aside from his enjoyment of the Beatles and baseball, which is unfortunate. Adding some exploration of the rest of his personality could replace some of the constant repetition of explanations regarding his Asperger's, which feels pedantic after awhile. We, as readers, get it that he doesn't like to shake hands, and it becomes a bit irritating to be told this time and time again.I especially enjoyed Mark Boyett's narration, as he seems content to just read the story to us. I much prefer this to the attempts at theatrical performance that so many narrators give.