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The Gideon Lowry Key West Mysteries: Box Set
- Narrated by: David A. Wood
- Length: 26 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Killing Me Softly introduces Key West private eye Gideon Lowry, who moonlights as a piano player at a local jazz club. When Virginia Murphy shows up one night to ask him to investigate her sister's death 40 years earlier, Gideon is led down the darker side of memory lane where secrets linger. Some are buried as deeply as the paradise that was once Key West, now entombed in concrete.
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- Katie
- 01-12-18
Atmospheric private detective mysteries..........
This box set of Gideon Lowry mysteries consists of four stories featuring a private detective living and working in Key West, Florida in the early 1990's. Although each book features a different mystery for Gideon Lowry to solve, they build on each other in both the character development and the overall mood of the Keys during that period of history. Gideon Lowry is a very complex man haunted by the sins of his past. The first book in the series is especially dark due to Lowry's rampant alcoholism, but the following three books each get a little lighter in tone as he becomes sober and, consequently, less depressed.
In addition to the atmospheric and quaint descriptions of both Key West and the multiple-generation locals that are Lowry's neighbors and friends, the author pens four intriguing mysteries. I was surprised in all four books by the motives, guilty parties and outcomes. If you are a fan of the fairly gritty, Southern Gothic mystery genre, this box set is a must listen.
David Wood does an amazing job with the narration. His performance was absolutely flawless, and his portrayal of Lowry couldn't have better suited his personality. Wood used the perfect level of emotion for all moods and scenes of the books, and his voice made these great books even more enjoyable.
I received a copy of this audiobook at my request in exchange for this honest review.
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- Louis F.
- 04-03-21
Enjoyed
Very good mystery writer and reader. Could not stop listening. Hope the author has others to enjoy
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- OverRover
- 08-08-19
From the first story.....I kept thinking......
“This author writes similar to J.L.Burke, but not with the same nuanced flair J.L.B. has.”
Then in the last story he mention Detective Dave Robicheaux…sooo…uuuhhhhh…..J.L.B…is this YOU??????
The author does a pretty good job with his narrative of New Orleans, if you read J.L.B. at all….you'll get the gist of my thought process here, ha ha.
If you are a J.L.B. fan, there's a pretty good chance you will find this collections worth the listen.
I really enjoy an author who can describe a local and nail it like they know it as they weave the rest of the story. This author has to be at least semi familiar with the Keys and Keys West. He's got a well informed and interesting bird's eye view of the Conch community a/k/a Key West natives.
I have spent a considerable amount of time in the Keys, some time in Key West and he has nailed the area and the people, sadly this is the late 90’s version of Key West which no longer exists and that really is sad. If you read this and go looking for the Key West “Bud” lives in…it ain’t there no more.
He does a superb job fleshing out the Hemingway fervor /furor but even that has waned over the years.
Fantasy Fest is something else. Having stumbled into the event by accident one year, then going back the next year cuz we had such a good time by accident, I had chuckled every time “Bud” talks about that shindig. It is a site to be seen and experienced ( but only by the brave of heart and a really open mind...but hey that's Key West overall!!)
He may not have J.L.B’s nuance skills, but he does have a fairly vivid knack for capturing a Key West that used to be.
Something about the narrator annoyed me, I felt like he had the same voice of the voice-over guy from the film strips I had to sit thru in school, back in the 70's. Not so much it kept me from listening, tho.
Overall the stories in this collection are okay, not great, but not so bad I regret using the credit. I listened while I was having to make some trips from New Orleans to North Mississippi over a couple of weeks, helped 19 hours total drive time I had to make, pass quicker.
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- Betababe
- 07-07-19
Key West Noir Mysteries
What a wonderful set of mysteries! Low-key and well-narrated by voice artist David A. Wood, the mood of Key West is captured over a period of growth and change from a sleepy fishing village into tourist dreams. While knowledge of previous books is useful for the larger arc of the characters, each tale stands alone.
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***Killing Me Softly (Gideon Lowry #1)***
Set in the '90s, author Gideon Lowry manages to turn his Key West Conch, piano-playing detective into a noir figure, evoking the redneck underbelly overlayed by the touristy glitter made even more popular by Jimmy Buffet.
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***Night and Day (Gideon Lowry #2)***
The legendary Ernest Hemingway and the Key West writers' colony become characters as our noir detective Gideon comes to terms with his alcoholism while discovering who killed his client's husband.
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***Love For Sale (Gideon Lowry #3)***
With each story I become more enamored of Gideon "Bud" Lowry and his personal sense of fair play. Voice artist David Wood has become Bud while providing distinctive tones for each of the other characters as one becomes immersed in the narrative. In this tale we discover some of the intricacies of treasure hunting and modern pirates as we explore the nuances of various family relationships.
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***Blue Moon (Gideon Lowry #4)***
Could the suspect be a serial killer? A greedy developer doesn't want to wait to take over Duvall Street, including Gideon's house and office.
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- BookLover
- 09-05-19
These Are My People
These series was incredibly well written and the narration was fantastic!
The series begins by sharing with you about Gideon Lowry, aka Butch, who is a private detective in Key West, who sometimes plays the piano in the evenings at some local bars, to help supplement his income. The Lowry family as known as "conchs" since they are originally (at least his father was) from Key West and not a transplant. Butch feels a loyalty to "his people" those who are originals in his area and doesn't like the change that is going on around him. One night, while playing piano in a bar, he meets Ms. Virginia Murphy, who comes to hire Lowry to find out who killed her sister many years previously.......as Gideon gets closer to the truth of this death, the less he likes what he sees. This also comes to light in the next couple of books, as each person that he knew, loved and trusted is not what they seem.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom
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- Susan Patterson
- 07-12-18
Riveting!
My favorite of the 4 books was Blue Moon. It was tense throughout. Well-written.
David Wood did an excellent job of narrating! He IS Gideon Lowry.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-03-18
Meet Gideon Lowry - Private Detective in Key West
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I enjoyed this audiobook box set during my drive times to and from work. The books are quick and entertaining. Gideon manages to solve the mystery no matter what curve balls come at him.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gideon Lowry Key West Mysteries: Box Set?
I was caught off guard by the backstory on Roy, Gaby's finance. I never suspected he might be involved in the untimely deaths of his past girlfriends and wives.
Which character – as performed by David A. Wood – was your favorite?
Gideon Lowry was my favorite character - with Gaby being a close second. David A. Wood gives the aging detective a rich, strong voice with a tone that hints at the battles he's faced throughout his life.
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- Cadt Browne
- 04-03-22
Great narrator. Ok story
David Wood is awesome. Stories Lolly gag along. Predictable but enjoyable enough. Reminded me of simpler times.
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- Patricia Seaton
- 30-05-19
Great stories series about detective.
Great series well written and narrated. I hope there are more books coming. My favorite genre, mystery thrillers .
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- Kelly watley
- 11-01-19
Fast paced and gritty !
Great thriller with lots of twists and turns. The characters were well-developed. The story line moved quickly and was easy to follow. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.