I really enjoyed this audio book. 'Couldn't Cheat Death' is a new to me author's book, narrated by Kale Williams a familiar to me narrator and one that I've recently enjoyed while listening to Morgan Brice's 'Badlands' & 'Witchbane' series and now I'll be adding A.P. Eisen's 'Paul Monroe Mystery' series to that list of series that I enjoy on audio.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing where things go for the formerly closeted Detective Paul Monroe and the man who's made him want more in his life than just his job. This is going to be an interesting pairing and I'm looking forward to seeing how their relationship will change as they work together to solve whatever life throws at them.

The best is Yara's Tawari Tree - which is  wonderful book about the importance of nature.

 

Serafina Soars  is also quite good, in particular with the ending bit that relates history.  Nice artwork.

 

Aqua Dog and the Elf Who Couldn't Read are both good, if a bit heavy on the lesson side.  The elf story also stresses the importance of learning.

 

Goodnight Portland is a fun parody with beautiful illustrations.

 

A Horse Story - the art isn't going to be for everyone, but I loved the fact that the author noted the amount of work that goes in caring for a horse.

The Woman Who Couldn't Scream - Christin...

Welcome back to Virtue Falls!! The Woman Who Couldn't Scream brings us the story of Merida/Helen/Merry. She has had a tragic life and is now seeking revenge against the man who ruined her dreams. Of course, its never quite that simple, is it?

The book also gives us more Kateri, now the sheriff of Virtue Falls. Kateri is having some issues of her own. Some of the townspeople are NOT pleased with her as sheriff. She is a female and a Native American and they are sexist and racist. Also, she can't seem to catch killer John Terrence. And then a serial killer arrives and starts carving up peoples faces!

The plot weaves between Kateri and Merida, who were childhood friends in Baltimore. Their stories don't overlap much except for Kateri being the sheriff and Merida being in trouble. So, the story reads almost like 2 parallel tales that happen to cross paths a few times. It isn't a bad thing, but it was a bit of a let down because I felt both stories could have been better. Neither outcome was surprising and that isn't usually the case for a Christina Dodd book.

My issue aside, The Woman Who Couldn't Scream is still a fantastic read. You have so many zany and interesting secondary characters in the people of Virtue Falls and Dodd layers the plot intricately well. If you like mystery with a dash of romance, The Woman Who Couldn't Scream is a great pick. The narrator, Andi Arndt does a wonderful job with lots of different voices and accents. She adds to the story without distracting you.

 

• POV: 3rd
• Tears: no
• Trope: revenge, secret identity
• Triggers: none
• Series/Standalone: stand alone (you really don't have to have read any of the other virtue falls books to understand and enjoy The Woman Who Couldn't Scream)
• Cliffhanger: no
• HEA: HFN: Merida and Benedict leave town together; HEA: Kateri and Stag get engaged

Pretend You're Safe by Alexandra Ivy, Monster in the Closet by Karen Rose, Touch of Red by Laura Griffin...then you will probably like The Woman Who Couldn't Scream!

 

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Fascinating. I admire the italian family for continuing to persevere and come out in the open about their inheritance so it can be studied. Bonus medical research drama. There's so much we don't know about brains and prion diseases and it is scary and interesting. Highly recommend.

Fascinating. I admire the italian family for continuing to persevere and come out in the open about their inheritance so it can be studied. Bonus medical research drama. There's so much we don't know about brains and prion diseases and it is scary and interesting. Highly recommend.