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Burglars Can't Be Choosers

By: Lawrence Block
Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
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In this first in a series of wickedly funny mysteries, best-selling author Lawrence Block introduces Bernie Rhodenbarr, sometimes burglar, sometimes sleuth. Pulling only an occasional, very discreet job, Bernie manages to maintain his comfortable New York City apartment and keep his unorthodox vocation a closely-guarded secret. Every burglar knows never to trust anonymous phone calls. But when the caller offers easy money for an hour's work, Bernie can't ignore the job. All he has to do is find a blue box in an empty apartment. But the valuable box is nowhere to be found. The occupant is, however - and he's dead. Suddenly Bernie finds himself the object of a massive man hunt, wanted for both theft and murder. Winner of multiple Edgar and Shamus Awards, Lawrence Block crafts clever plots with characters you wish you could have over for drinks. But stop to count the silver afterwards. You'll find yourself laughing out loud as gravelly-voiced narrator Richard Ferrone brings sticky-fingered Bernie to life.©1977 Lawrence Block (P)1998 Recorded Books, LLC Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Funny Witty Thief
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really enjoyed this, lovely who done it? nice easy listening with a little twist here and there. not something I would have considered

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Well read and good pacy story. The author has a dry sense of humour and the characters come to life.

Good story with plenty of twists

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Starts well. Wanders around a lot towards the end. Great narration. Well worth a listen.

Good pace, nice mystery

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Meet Bernie Rhodenbarr, a (usually) successful burglar. But this time something goes wrong and he has to find out who has implicated him, and why, to prove his innocence. Crazy and convoluted plot to keep the reader guessing, told in the first person - and funny. Narrator Richard Ferrone's performance as Bernie is an excellent fit and the whole is an easy, amusing read.
Recommended.

"Nobody ever puts cuffs on Bernie."

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I have just re listened to most of the Burglar series with much enjoyment. They are funny sophisticated and slightly immoral tales. Bernie gets himself into numerous scrapes, deals with Ray the most honest cop money can buy and lunches with best friend Carolyn. The books are always entertaining with unusual twists and turns.

Richard Ferrone is an excellent reader and suits the text perfectly.

I recommend these to anyone who likes an offbeat murder mystery.

Unfortunately Burglar on the Prowl the tenth book in the series is not available but I wait in hope!

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