A TURKEY DANCED DEATH
Santa Lacrimosa, Book 2

by Whiskey Leavins

Narrated by: Duffy P. Weber

Production by: Whiskey Leavins

Review by Rox Burkey

Gives Dancing a Whole New Meaning!

Leavins and Weber deliver a heart-pounding, action-packed second Rock Cobbler case. The story unfolds with Detective Cobbler and a flock of wild turkeys surrounding a lifeless man and Trish the Dish. If that’s not enough to set your heart racing, prepare to meet a seductive stripper, the enigmatic leader of a religious sect, a coroner with arcane knowledge, a timid citizen on a quest for her missing brother, and a police captain who's a champion ballroom dancer. Whiskey Leavins paints vivid portraits of these characters in the hard-boiled mystery, each unique and compelling, with no single word wasted.

Rock may not follow protocol and procedures, but he knows how to play the game while investigating the various leads. Life in Santa Lacrimosa isn’t glamorous per se, but our hard-drinking detective can sit on his patio, enjoy the ocean, and routinely walk to his favorite bar. A bartender who pours a perfect drink and provides insight on cases is a treasure. It doesn’t hurt that a way-bubbly librarian from Murder in Greasepaint is added to the cast of A Turkey Danced Death. Our hero follows the trails of the two cases from the seedy side of town to the mountain retreat with a holy turkey named Melchizedek and a notable strip club. Each stop provides our detective with a piece of this complex puzzle and places him in danger from the killer.

Duffy P. Weber's narration is a tour de force, keeping listeners spellbound from beginning to end. His voice-acting deftly captures the unique rhythm and tone of each character, elevating the already exceptional dialogue exchanges. Listeners will savor the impeccable quality and delivery of this expertly crafted tale.

Fans of fast-paced, hard-boiled, noir crime stories will fall in love with Rock Cobbler. Perfect as a standalone, listeners and readers of A Turkey Danced Death will also thoroughly enjoy Murder in Greasepaint. Please bring on more Rock Cobbler, Whiskey Leavins.

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