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In the Midst of Death

By: Lawrence Block
Narrated by: Alan Sklar
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Summary

Jerry Broadfield thinks he's a good cop. But now he's been charged with extortion - and his former buddies in the NYPD would like to see him laid out on a morgue slab for squealing to a committee on police corruption. Suddenly, he's got a lot of enemies, and when a dead call girl turns up in his apartment, his troubles get even bigger. Broadfield screams "setup," but nobody believes him - except ex-policeman, now unlicensed PI Matthew Scudder. Because Broadfield turned traitor no cop is going to give Scudder any help with this investigation, so Scudder's on his own. But finding a killer among the stoolie cop's sleazebag connections is going to be as difficult as pouring a cold beer in hell - where some of Broadfield's enemies would like to see Scudder if he gets himself in too deep.

©1976 Lawrence Block. All rights reserved. (P)2011 AudioGo Modern Detectives Mystery Traditional Detectives Fiction Detective
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This was the first story of this series that was actually worth listening to! the ending wasn't really that great, but sometimes it's the journey that matters more than how it ends up being.

In the midst of death

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Heavy drinking ex cop has to see through lies to help his client and not become a patsy

Double standards cops private eyes

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The third into Lawrence Block’s wonderful creation, private detective, Matthew Scudder.
Set in the heart of New York, these stories are a throwback to a bygone age. The use of public phones only. Investigations based on legwork, interviews and intuition.
In this story the integrity of Scudder is questioned when he takes on the case of a bent copper. Alcohol dependency is not a good place for our protagonist but he can still function and he remains a good detective.

I really enjoy the talent of the narrator in bringing the story to life which exposes more about Scudder’s personal life and his sense of loss. He seems to be most effective and capable when he is working on a case.
Here, in this complicated enquiry it appears perhaps all he lacks to return to the road of sobriety is the love of a good woman.

Brilliant narration

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It seems anyone will do practically anything to obtain their own satisfaction in this dark tale. Dismal and desperate, where everyone is underhand and plotting. No one has any hope, and so do nothing redeeming. Intricate plot with no HEA.

The excellent downbeat narration perfectly epitomizes the MC. DEPRESSING

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A plot which curves and twists, keeps you guessing Particularly like the narrator's voice and style, brings characters to life

A Good story

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