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The Day of the Jack Russell

By: Colin Bateman
Narrated by: Stephen Armstrong
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Summary

The Small Shop Keeper With No Name is back. Hired to find the vandals responsible for spraying graffiti on an insurance magnate's advertising hoarding, he soon finds himself battling to solve murders that echo in the corridors of power.

With MI5 involved and everyone on the hunt for a missing Jack Russell, can our hero stay alive as well as keep his world renowned bookshop afloat?

©2009 Colin Bateman (P)2010 WF Howes Ltd

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Great!

Well written and well read. I was laughing out loud at times. Will look for more by the author.

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a bit of a shaggy dog's tale

Frustrating and disappointing. Story seemed to be being made up as it went along, with no clear (neat) end to aim at. This was particularly evident towards the close when a character had to be brought back on in a contrived encounter just to tie up a crucial loose end.
Also let down by mono-voiced narration, which more or less stayed the same for all characters.
The story did have moments of humour though; so there's that.

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An annoyingly addictive set of characters

Excellent second book in the series. Narration is sympathetic which is perfect for this cold fish of a central character.

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Dark humour

Love these books. Refreshingly dark humour. Lead character often says the things we want to say. Defo no filters. This particular book has it all - corruption, murder, spooks, Starbucks and a Jack Russell. Think I might treat myself to a twix.

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Very good choice of narrator.

Still mad, still hilarious, the Man of Mystery continues to weave his eccentric path through life.

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hilarious but more swearing than necessary

I love this series of books which really do have those laugh out loud moments, but even I feel there is not enough justification for the amont of foul language and this series would be just as funny with half as much of this.

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Something missing...

I enjoyed the first in the series (Mystery Man) so much, it was a tough act to follow. The story here wasn't quite as good, but I might change my mind about this on subsequent listens - I often do. Some audiobooks need time to bed in. I really enjoyed the narration - just the right tone to round out the protagonist I imagine the Mystery Man to be.

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Mystery Man's Back

First off, this was a great title, and secondly we finally meet the dreaded mother. It's no wonder he's the shell of a man he is, the mother is AWFUL (in a great, Thank God she's not my maw way!).

A new assignment involving You Tube, kidnapping and a stuffed Jack Russell interferes with love and parenthood. A good listen.

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He's back as brilliant and stupid as ever

LOVED it! just as good as the 1st one kept me guessing to the end and as usual laughing and hating the Mystery man in equal measures!

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Brilliant and funny

Great story, and funny characters. Fab narration and really engaging. It brightens my long drive to work.

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