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Memory Man

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Ron McLarty, Orlagh Cassidy
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Summary

The first in the Amos Decker series, Memory Man is an astounding audiobook from blockbuster author David Baldacci, where an extraordinary man races to hunt down a terrible killer.

When Amos Decker returned home eighteen months ago to find the bodies of his wife and only daughter, he didn't think he could carry on living. Overwhelmed with grief, he saw his life spiral out of control, losing his job as a detective, his house and his self-respect. But when his former partner in the police, Mary Lancaster, visits to tell him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family, he knows he owes it to his wife and child to seek justice for them.

As Decker comes to terms with the news, tragedy strikes at the local school. Thirteen teenagers are gunned down, and the killer is at large. Following the serious brain injury Amos suffered as a professional footballer, he gained a remarkable gift – and the police believe that this unusual skill will assist in the hunt for the killer.

Amos must endure the memories he would rather forget, and when new evidence links the murders, he is left with only one option.

Memory Man will stay with you long after the final chapter. The series continues with The Last Mile.

©2015 Columbus Rose, Ltd (P)2015 Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.
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Memory Man is the latest release from best-selling crime author David Baldacci and is a hair-raising unabridged crime thriller audiobook narrated by Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy. Listeners are kept hanging on to every word as Amos Decker, once professional football player now police detective, embarks on a mission using a very unique gift and exceptional detective skills to find the person responsible for brutally murdering his family. The twisting plot in this audio makes it utterly absorbing. Listeners will be searching for clues as much as Decker himself. Available from Audible now.

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Love the story but not the acting

Awesome story, as always, by David B.... It doesn't need the music, the "acting" etc... It felt as if the woman reading has done her bit in one place and the guy in another. Therefore it had a disjointed feel. Got better towards the end, but only cos I persevered. I'd rather hear a man or woman reading all the voices. Or they need to be in the same room when reading so it doesn't sound spliced. Otherwise a terrific story.

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Memory man

Repetitive on the one person which could have been left out and makers better story

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A brilliant concept, excellently narrated

If you could sum up Memory Man in three words, what would they be?

Memorable and enthralling

What other book might you compare Memory Man to, and why?

The Scarecrow - Michael Connelly. Never knowing who the perpetrator is until the later part of the story, then the tracking down of the villain

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The School tunnels

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Thought provoking

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Brilliantly narrated - started me looking for other books that Ron McLarty has an involvement in.

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No dvds or music on train for a few weeks!

Marginally repetitive for the first 1/3 but it kept me gripped. Couple of voices weren't different enough but they were only bit part players.
Definitely recommend

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Couldn't put it down

Great audio book although some of the readers voices were odd. And music every now and then. But as s story great makes me want to see if the author as other books with Amos in them

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Just another Baldacci

Got rather bored listening to this - I now know why I prefer to read his books - because I can skip so much.

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I just love this new David Baldacci character

Would you consider the audio edition of Memory Man to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version. I love the narrators of David Baldacci's audiobooks - the quality is excellent.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Amos is such an enigma, I'm looking forward to the next one

What does Ron McLarty and Orlagh Cassidy bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

They make listening a pleasure

Any additional comments?

Buy this book!

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Solid Writing

The flow of the story is of exceptional quality.
The build of the characters could use a bit of polishing perhaps but what do I know, after all, I'm always on the sidelines, enjoying the dance from a distance. Despite my shortcomings as an author, I'd like to throw in another minor criticism, directed at the narrator this time. Although the quality of his reading was far above the bench of merely decent, I personally believe, that it could have been phenomenal, if he only added some personality to it. I think that may be one of the main reasons for having two narrators carry it through. Since if it was narrated solo by Mr McLarty, it may have turned the experience IN-audible. Other than the aforementioned hiccups, it scores pretty high on the rest of my book judging standards.

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started off on book 4 now catching up

gripping story with relatable characters, some good twists that you couldn't see coming. on to book 2 now

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Another great listen

A really worthwhile listen, hooked from the start
Gripped right till the end will be back for more Decker.

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