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Five Decembers
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
Winner of the 2022 Edgar Award for Best Novel
Nominee for Best Thriller in the 2022 Barry Awards
Hammett Prize 2021 Finalist
December 1941. America teeters on the brink of war, and in Honolulu, Hawaii, police detective Joe McGrady is assigned to investigate a homicide that will change his life forever. The trail of murder he uncovers will lead him across the Pacific, far from home and the woman he loves; and though the U.S. doesn't know it yet, a Japanese fleet is already steaming toward Pearl Harbor.
This extraordinary novel is so much more than just a gripping crime story—it's a story of survival against all odds, of love and loss and the human cost of war. Spanning the entirety of World War II, Five Decembers is a beautiful, masterful, powerful novel that will live in your memory forever.
Original cover art copyright (c) 2021 by Claudia Carafe, painted for Hard Case Crime
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- indigotoast
- 01-07-23
A must read.
This was a surprising book. It dips out of detective and war. Love and loyalty. I thoroughly enjoyed it for its uniqueness, I hated to put it down at 3am this morning. The narration was excellent.
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- N. Robinson
- 16-08-22
Gumshoe in WW2
Fantastic detective procedural mixed in the midst of the arrival of WW2. It captures the atmosphere of the time, giving it the noirish feel of novels written in the period, which is a testament to the amount of research that has gone into it. No spoilers, but Kestrel weaves his tale into actual history very eloquently. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator brilliantly captures each character. Probably one of my favourite books of the year. I would definitely read more Kestrel, but so far this is his only publication. We need more Mr Kestrel!
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- King kong
- 21-03-23
Perfect detective story
Great characters and a wonderful tour of a world at war and the people trying to survive, all surrounding a well crafted detective story. Loved it.
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- Ms Kumquats
- 07-01-23
One of best crime books
I’ve listened to hundreds of crime books and this is one of the very best: big ideas, intriguing backdrop, unusual relationships, a gripping story and a protagonist I hope will live to tell many more stories. Though I fear not. And that is probably part of what makes it so good.
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- Аmazon Customer
- 21-03-24
Very enjoyable
A really good listen. McGrady is a good character in this book. He is one eyed in his pursuit of those who break the law. It’s the first time I have listened to a book that is set in these places, and the author does an excellent job of describing them.
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- Springy
- 18-06-23
Really enjoyable crime story
The main character is one you root for, the narration was excellent. Good story too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-10-22
excellent.
excellent. if you only listen to one book this year make it Five Decembers. brilliant
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- Suzie
- 14-11-22
Excellent thriller
Gripping pacey WW2 period piece which pulls you in and won't let go! Narrator pitch perfect.
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- Elaine Brien
- 31-07-22
Entertaining
An enjoyable although far fetched story set during WW2, if you suspend your disbelief and except its coincidences you'll be entertained. I wouldn't mind another tale with the main protagonist as he's quite a unique sleuth.
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