KILLER MOTIVES
Hudson Valley Series, Book 1

by Bonnie Traymore

Narrated by: Robin McAlpine

Production by: Bonnie Traymore

Review by Rox Burkey

Deadly Secrets!

Killer Motives brings historical beliefs of the area to the forefront. Nick and Victoria Mancusio, married, planned to have a family. The secrets they’ve not shared throughout their marriage place an invisible wedge between them. When Angie, Nick’s real estate client, is murdered, the secrets power out as if someone opened Pandora’s box. Partial truths and omissions make identifying the killer suspenseful as listeners dive down the possibilities only to find something is missing.

Ms. Traymore knows how to create unique characters. The descriptions of the places bring into sharp focus vivid pictures in the listener's mind. The non-stop action and suspense are outstanding. Nick and Victoria are painted with different brushes, yet they complement one another. Nick admits to having a fling and swears the woman threw herself at him. Victoria's trust is destroyed, yet she loves him. She doesn’t believe he’s a murderer and sets out to help prove her point. They are likable and relatable individuals. Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are a perfectly matched pair of detectives. Both moved from the city to the smaller town and are adjusting. To a degree, Jack is mentoring Lexi. The development of these characters during the story shows their depth and makes them more likable. They’re the quintessential pair to bring different perspectives to cases, frequently with some delightful dialogue banter.

The voice of Robin McAlpine is perfect for this mystery. The narration portion has perfect emphasis to maintain the tension. The dialogue voices never miss a beat in conveying who is speaking. The story moves along at a can’t stop listening speed. There were no issues with the quality of the audiobook.

There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-biased, honest review.