Audiobook Review 🎧 👂 Auburn Ride: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller (The Delorosa Series Book 1) by David Stever
Synopsis:
Welcome to Port City…
Private investigator Johnny Delarosa has seen it all. First as a cop, and now as a private eye. Cheating spouses, embezzlements, and insurance scams are routine. But he meets his match when the alluring, auburn-haired, Claire Dixon, walks into his bar/office and drops a $20,000 retainer in his lap. She wants the hard-drinking Johnny to find $2 million that was stolen from her mobster family thirty years earlier. But $2 million can be motivating. Old mobsters come out of witness protection to claim their share, and when bodies begin to pile up, and his sexy, enigmatic client disappears, Johnny is taken on the ride of his life—an Auburn Ride. With a wink and a nod to the hard-boiled private eyes of the pulp noir past, the gritty streets of Port City set the stage for author David Stever’s first thriller in the Delarosa series.
Private investigator Johnny Delarosa has seen it all. First as a cop, and now as a private eye. Cheating spouses, embezzlements, and insurance scams are routine. But he meets his match when the alluring, auburn-haired, Claire Dixon, walks into his bar/office and drops a $20,000 retainer in his lap. She wants the hard-drinking Johnny to find $2 million that was stolen from her mobster family thirty years earlier. But $2 million can be motivating. Old mobsters come out of witness protection to claim their share, and when bodies begin to pile up, and his sexy, enigmatic client disappears, Johnny is taken on the ride of his life—an Auburn Ride. With a wink and a nod to the hard-boiled private eyes of the pulp noir past, the gritty streets of Port City set the stage for author David Stever’s first thriller in the Delarosa series.
*Since this is an audiobook, the format for the review will follow that of Audible*
What did you love best about Auburn Ride?
There was a lot that I loved about Auburn Ride. While this genre of mystery, I found it an interesting listen with John Delarosa being a very identifiable and complex character. Additionally, the characters were well-developed and relatable in combination with the thrilling story itself. The story also added much humor that melded very well with the story.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The plot definitely kept me on the edge of my seat at times. Without giving anything away, for a good part of the story, I was not sure what would happen. I routed for John Delarosa and hoped he would figure out the case. Though he'd be nothing without Katy. Loved her so much! That girl was fire!
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What three words best describe Bill Lord’s performance?
This was my first listen for Bill Lord. In three words, I'd say Engaging, Fitting, and Witty. The only complaint I have is the lack of distinction between character voices at times.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
If this book were to be made into a film, I think the tagline would be something like...She walked in. Hell broke loose...
Any additional comments?
If you like your detective novels with a hardboiled and noir-like feel, give this a listen. You may love it!
Take care for now and have a wonderful holiday!
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