Falls the Shadow CD [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio CD]

William Lashner (Author), Don Leslie (Reader)

Editorial Reviews

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Don Leslie narrates this macabre mystery with stylistic ease, meandering through intricate characterizations, twists, and subplots with frequent black humor. His smooth voice suits prominent Defense Attorney Victor Carl, but the slow pace of the narration during the lengthy trial scenes teeters on being boring. The pace quickens when Carl meets the mysterious Dr. Bob, a dentist and compulsive busybody who operates under a law known only to him. However, moments of bad taste chosen by the author, characterized by bizarre humor, give the story a disappointing and confusing close. Accents and gender and age changes are excellent, but the pace of the presentation is uneven and the content disappoints. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: HarperAudio; Abridged edition (April 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060785349
• ISBN-13: 978-0060785345
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,793,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William Lashner is the New York Times Bestselling author of A KILLER'S KISS, MARKED MAN, FALLS THE SHADOW, PAST DUE, FATAL FLAW, BITTER TRUTH, and HOSTILE WITNESS. His thrillers have been translated into more than a dozen foreign languages and have been sold all across the globe. He also recently published a small existential novel called KOCKROACH under the pseudonym Tyler Knox. Before becoming a novelist, he was a prosecutor with the Department of Justice in Washington D.C. A graduate of the New York University School of Law, as well as the Iowa Writers Workshop, he lives with his wife, his three children, and his dog, Chase Muttley, in Philadelphia.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A TAUT THRILLER COMPELLINGLY READ, May 28, 2005

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Falls the Shadow CD (Audio CD)

Setting his 5th thriller in Philadelphia (where he lives) was a good move for author Lashner as it enables him to accurately paint his setting, and give listeners much to smile about as he describes some of the nabobs in the City of Brotherly Love. Saying Lashner made a good move isn't exactly a news flash. Readers of his 2004 best seller, "Past Due, know that he seldom errs.

Another of Lashner's better choices is the creation of defense attorney Victor Carl who isn't known for his strict observance of law and morals. Carl has a mind that won't quit and an ego that matches. He's also one of the most intriguing protagonists on the printed page. Voice performer Don Leslie gives a full throttle reading of Carl's latest escapades, making this story a listening standout.

Carl has taken on the task of trying to get a new trail for convicted murderer, Francois Dube. Obviously, Dube is French; he also a chef and his supposed murder victim? His very beautiful wife.

Almost as an aside, although it turns out to be much more than that, Carl develops a painful toothache for which he seeks relief from Dr. Bob. Now, Dr. Bob isn't just your ordinary drill and pay dentist, he's someone who very much wants to help his patients in every aspect of their lives. Very much wants is putting it mildly - Dr. Bob is obsessive about meddling and making changes in others where he feels they should be made.

In true thriller fashion it soon appears that there is tie-in between the determined dentist and Dube's late wife.

Listen and enjoy Lashner's ever present humor, intricate plotting, and charismatic characters.

- Gail Cooke