DEAD MAN'S WAKE Mike Bowditch, Book 14

Game Warden Mike Bowditch is back, keeping Maine safe. When two boaters are killed, he suspects more than an accident, and he begins to probe the island residents and others tied to the victims. Narrator Henry Leyva avoids stereotypical accents except for one or two characters whose laconic Maine speech is strong and enjoyable to hear. He believably delivers the emotions of each character, including the frustration, annoyance, or anger Bowditch occasionally elicits. The audiobook is part of a series--Leyva has done other Bowditch books-- but the listener can jump in without missing a beat. Doiron keeps the listener guessing, and Leyva's narration makes it enjoyable to the end. M.B. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2023]