Saturday, June 21, 2014

TERMINAL CITY by Linda Fairstein


Terminal City coverA book by author Linda Fairstein is like getting two stories in one. She writes a suspenseful murder mystery in her latest release, TERMINAL CITY, but also includes a fascinating history of Grand Central Terminal in New York City.

Narrator Barbara Rosenblat once again brings protagonist Alexander ‘Alex’ Cooper to life, along with a cast of returning regulars and a nice mix of new characters. Rosenblat explores the wide range of emotions of the characters with her mannerism and cadence. Her interruption enhances the already intriguing story.

Grand Central Terminal is in the heart of New York City and is the center focus of Fairstein’s latest thriller. From the world’s largest Tiffany clock to hidden underground systems, Grand Central Terminal plays a major character in this action-packed mystery. Fairstein’s extensive research of the more than 100 year old terminal adds history and intrigue to the story. She gives listeners/readers the feel of the area through her vivid descriptions and eye for details.

A young woman’s naked body is found in the tower suite of the prestigious Waldorf Astoria. As the investigation heats up, Assistant DA Alex Cooper, along with Detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, believe there’s more to the murder. Soon a second body is discovered and then a third. The only thing connecting the three is identical markings on the bodies and they appear to be leading the investigation to the Grand Central Terminal.

With a presidential visit scheduled within days, Alex and the detectives have to work fast to find the killer before more bodies turn up. They soon discover another world exists under the terminal and finding the killer may prove more dangerous than they imaged.

TERMINAL CITY is a fast moving thriller filled with suspense, intriguing characters, wonderful history, bits of humor and a touch of romance. Fairstein keeps listeners/readers on the edge of their seat with twists and turns in this adrenaline-fueled plot.

This is the 16th installment in the Alexander Cooper series, but can be listened to/read on its own. Returning fans will be delighted to catch up with favorite characters, while new readers won’t be left in the dark.

TERMINAL CITY provides a wonderful history lesson while also delivering nail-biting excitement for fans of masterfully written thrillers.

Terminal City by Linda Fairstein, Alex Cooper Novel #16, Performed by Barbara Rosenblat, Penguin Audio, @2014, ISBN: 978-1611762631, Unabridged, Downloadable Audio, Listening Time: 11 Hours and 33 Minutes 

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this audio book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you’re having a delightful Saturday. May you find time to relax and enjoy a good book. Are you a fan of the Alex Cooper series? Do you like history woven into thrillers?

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11 comments:

  1. Mason - Glad you enjoyed this story. I think the New York City setting is a great context for a mystery. And Grand Central Terminal is a terrific setting considering how many people go in and out of there...

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    1. Margot, New York City is a fascinating setting and learning more about the Grand Central Terminal was an added bonus in this story.

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  2. Is it just me, or are there a lot of Alex characters these days? My name is hip again!
    Lots of editing this weekend, but I enjoy it, so it's fun.

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    1. Alex, your name is definitely hip these days. Good luck with the editing. I know you'll have it done in no time at all.

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  3. books which use famous sites in big cities as their settings are usually very interesting

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    1. Dez, you're so right. This setting was intriguing, as well as a history lesson.

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  4. I love the setting and this sounds like a great read. I'm not much for audio books, but I do love reading mysteries.

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    1. Medeia, it is a great read. I enjoy the audio version because it allows me to 'read' while I'm busing doing other things.

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  5. This sounds really good. I'm so glad they can be read out of order!

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    1. Southpaw, they can be read on their own. However, don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to know what happened in the earlier stories.

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  6. I love fast paced thrillers.

    Today I'm editing Body Bags and playing catch up at the Ponderosa: trimming bushes, watering plants, cleaning the house and playing with Millie.

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