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A review by pattyfgd
Blind Bake: Maddie Baker Mystery #1 by Denise Grover Swank
Blind Bake
Maddie Baker Mystery, Book 1
By: Denise Grover Swank
Narrated by: Shannon McManus, Chris Brinkley
Now this is what I am talking about! A book that pulls me in, gives me a story to sink my teeth into without being too heavy and characters that are intriguing! Denise Grover Swank introduces Maddie Baker. Moved in with her Aunt who has dementia, she is doing whatever she needs to make ends meet. Driving Uber is her side job, and who knew the man she was driving would be murdered? Now in the midst of an investigation, she meets Noah, the detective. At first these two butt heads but the push pull of their conversations could be more, right? So many suspects, so many side revelations and so many amazing characters! From Ernie the homeless man to Maddie's lucid aunt, we are treated to some truly interesting people. Then Grover adds in those we love to hate, like certain teachers and officers on the take! It's small town, everyone knows everybody and it's a fun, thrilling story! I cannot wait for more!
Shannon McManus and Chris Brinkley are our storytellers and they had me captivated from the start. Maddie is a busy, smart yet excitable character who cannot sit still. McManus captures the essence of that personality and creates a fabulous voice for her. She is tough and brave, and keeps her real. Brinkley is so good as Noah, bringing his frustration in as the case accelerates. He keeps his feelings of confusion of Maddie on the edge, giving that emotional tug without committing and making us crazy!! Loved this team. They sound like they had fun recording it and made the listen enjoyable.
Maddie Baker Mystery, Book 1
By: Denise Grover Swank
Narrated by: Shannon McManus, Chris Brinkley
Now this is what I am talking about! A book that pulls me in, gives me a story to sink my teeth into without being too heavy and characters that are intriguing! Denise Grover Swank introduces Maddie Baker. Moved in with her Aunt who has dementia, she is doing whatever she needs to make ends meet. Driving Uber is her side job, and who knew the man she was driving would be murdered? Now in the midst of an investigation, she meets Noah, the detective. At first these two butt heads but the push pull of their conversations could be more, right? So many suspects, so many side revelations and so many amazing characters! From Ernie the homeless man to Maddie's lucid aunt, we are treated to some truly interesting people. Then Grover adds in those we love to hate, like certain teachers and officers on the take! It's small town, everyone knows everybody and it's a fun, thrilling story! I cannot wait for more!
Shannon McManus and Chris Brinkley are our storytellers and they had me captivated from the start. Maddie is a busy, smart yet excitable character who cannot sit still. McManus captures the essence of that personality and creates a fabulous voice for her. She is tough and brave, and keeps her real. Brinkley is so good as Noah, bringing his frustration in as the case accelerates. He keeps his feelings of confusion of Maddie on the edge, giving that emotional tug without committing and making us crazy!! Loved this team. They sound like they had fun recording it and made the listen enjoyable.