THE MAN WHO KNEW DICK BONG

Listeners will find echoes of Raymond Chandler in this audiobook. In the 1950s, private investigator Eddie Church is hired to secure unpaid alimony for a divorced woman in Los Angeles. But in detective fiction a simple job is rarely easy, and Eddie soon realizes much more is at stake. Patrick Lawlor is perfect for the genre, narrating with clear diction and a tone that fits the story. At less than an hour, the plot speeds along, with Lawlor capturing the characters every step of the way. Add a dose of cynicism, a touch of humor, and gun-toting villains to the veteran narrator's accomplished work, and this is an enjoyable listen. M.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2023]