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The Taste of Wormwood

By: Keith McCarthy
Narrated by: Seán Barrett
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Arthur Meadows has just returned home in his HGV from a long trip to southwest Europe, supposedly bringing back a consignment of cloth, yet is actually bringing back something far more deadly. Meanwhile, a young Asian couple are murdered in their small house in the middle of Gloucester, the killings done with ruthless efficiency. Beverley Wharton, now Chief Inspector, does not relish the investigation of the murders because she does not get on with her new sergeant, and because the pathologist Charles Sydenham would not have been her first choice. That honour would have gone to John Eisenmenger, but he has own problems trying to work out why Arthur Meadows has died so unexpectedly.…

©2012 Keith McCarthy (P)2013 Isis Publishing Ltd Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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Is there anything you would change about this book?

Really thought this was a weak story. The characters were not strong. Very disappointing, I usually like McCarthy books

What was most disappointing about Keith McCarthy’s story?

The story

Which character – as performed by Seán Barrett – was your favourite?

None

Did The Taste of Wormwood inspire you to do anything?

Turn it off

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What made the experience of listening to The Taste of Wormwood the most enjoyable?

I am a newcomer to Mr McCarthy's writings, and I wish the Eisenmenger-Flemming series were numbered. I have started with his latest, and it would have been helpful to have begun at the begee! That said, I have totally enjoyed the tale, have listened and re-listened to the whole book three times, and I was still hearing new bits on the third encore. I must have learned a dozen new words, what a great command of the english language !

Who was your favorite character and why?

I have fallen in love with John Eisenmenger, and Beverley is a good runner up. I so understand their thought processes.

What does Seán Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Mr Barrett has a wonderful variety of voices and accents. His talents are huge, I listen to him narrating another series, and he is equally brilliant.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were moments, but I am not going to spoil things for the next reader !

Any additional comments?

Great reads, listenings, keep them coming Mr McCarthy, you have an avid fan !

Couldn't stop listening ...

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The Taste of Wormwood - Great series
I enjoyed this series even better second time around.
Sea Barrett brill as ever

The Taste of Wormwood - Great series

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a good holiday book, defiantly a page turner but as the story progressed everything fell together too easily and conveniently to keep me fully engaged. well performed reading however which helped get me to the end.

caught my imagination then dropped it

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I opted for this book because of the narrator, Sean Barrett. I was not disappointed. Strong, believable characters and a plot that holds many surprises with sub plots going on in the background. I will definitely look out for the next one in the series.

Gripping

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