WOLFE TRAP
A Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mystery, Book 1

by Matt Cost

Narrated by: Jason Arnold

Production by: Encircle Publications, LLC

Suspense-Action-Humor-Filled Mystery!

A grandmother is seeking the arrest of the drug killer that brought about the death of her six-month-old granddaughter to a heroin/fentanyl overdose. Clay Wolfe is an ex-Boston Cop gone on to become a tenacious Private Investigator both with his cases and his love interests.  Wolfe becomes embroiled in several cases that become extremely dangerous. Will he solve the cases or become a statistic?

The author, Matt Cost mixes humor, action, and suspense in this noir-styled mystery. His character development is strong. His plot line moves forward smoothly, and plot twists are unexpected.  Cost is skillful at directing the listener’s anger, admiration, etc. to his characters.  One should be upset at the mother for rubbing the mixture of drugs on the baby’s gums, but I found myself not as angry at her as I should have been but rather very angry at the drug dealer/network. There was more than one bad guy at the center of this novel, there were many.  Given the number of bad guys, Cost kept the story moving forward smoothly and with clarity.  Cost was detailed in building the story and kept the suspense strong.

The narrator, Jason Arnold delivered a clear and strong performance.  He spoke clearly and promoted a strong connection to the characters.  His tone and narration style reminded me of the noir style mystery.  I enjoyed his performance and felt it enhanced the story.

This is a well-written noir-like-style mystery with suspense, action, and humor. This is an interesting and enjoyable listen that will have you listening to the end. I cannot wait to hear more about Wolfe and his escapades!

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Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.