NOLA Mystery Noir

What did you love best about The Cemetery Paintings?

I have enjoyed the entire series because of the locales, the book moves quickly and kept my interest.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Byone is laid back,Nawlins style, that lets the mystery evolve.

What about Nicholas Patrella’s performance did you like?

I've enjoyed Nicholas throughout the Byone series. I am no expert on French but he seems to do a pretty good job on pronunciations. A good range of voices and good flow of the narrative.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It kept my interest, which is what I want an audio book to do

Any additional comments?

I have listened to the entire series, in my opinion they can be read on a stand alone basis. Though for a good understanding, you may want to listen to the entire series. I feel the Cemetary Paintings is near the best in the series.

Thanks for the opportunity to review it!

A review copy was gifted to me at no charge. In return, I am happy to provide an honest review. Also at no charge.

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GREAT ADDITION, JOURNEY TO THE DARKSIDE!

This is my third in the series, and still not even a little bit disappointed! This one goes even deeper, and I loved it! It's chilling, suspenseful, intense, just about everything. I've really enjoyed all the books in the series thus far, and I really loved this one too. Great story, narration, all in all great job, and I'd recommend it. Dark/noir/mystery/suspense - bring it!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Well-written!

Great mystery! A very poignant swan song at the end left me in tears.

Narrator did an excellent job.

I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, narrator or publisher in exchange for an unbiased review via audiobookboom com.

A good story

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

I rather liked the last book in the series (the first for me) and figured I'd give book 3 a try. I liked this one as much, if not more, than the previous book. It is just as engaging and the story is interesting. The narration continues to be good. All in all, I enjoyed it.

Another Great 'Read'

What made the experience of listening to The Cemetery Paintings the most enjoyable?

Return of the main characters and their protagonists.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Cemetery Paintings?

when they were in the tomb

What does Nicholas Patrella bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

he gives life to the characters

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

don't knoiw

Any additional comments?

I received this audio book freely from the author, narrator or publisher and am freely offering my unbiased review

The Voodoo Detective

What did you love best about The Cemetery Paintings?

I love the atmospheric writing of Mr. Fleshman, describing Paris & New Orleans as only someone who loves those cities could do.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Armand Fonteneau is my favorite character. He has an exaggerated personality & loves life.

Which character – as performed by Nicholas Patrella – was your favorite?

Moses.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Voodoo Detective.

Any additional comments?

The scenes set in Paris were very reminiscent of one of my favorite movies, "Diva". I am sure that Mr. Fleshman has seen this movie. I love the descriptions of New Orleans, especially the scenes in Lafayette Cemetery. Great characters, great story & wonderful scenes. I hope that Mr. Fleshman continues to write more books about Moses Byone & his friends because I love these books!

Modern Age Classic Noir Detective Series

I started with the fourth book and it appears I'm working my way backwards.

I never liked the detective & PI shows from the 80s and earlier. I prefer the modern technology introduced with Law & Order, CSI, NCIS, etc.

But Mr Fleshman caught my eye and held my attention. The audiobooks are well recorded and Mr Patrella delivers the mystery and voodoo as if it's normal.

Because I had skipped around in the series, I suppose I confused myself at a point or two. Conceivable because it appears the MC has grown and the characters have a history. In this case, it doesn't subtract from the story; it makes it more enticing to start from the beginning and revisit the series.

The world building was created with ease and felt like, despite the darkness, a place one could plan a road trip.

I'll have to settle for keeping it in my imagination and in my library.


"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

A dark 70s noir with supernatural overtones

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The ending of this book is satisfying yet so touching. It really is more fulfilling if you have heard the previous books but not necessary. This is a good noir story with supernatural overtones that feels dark and gritty. The narrator is great at characterization of the various characters and their accents. A wonderful mystery and detective story that is full of dark undertones. Great listen. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Detective Byone Take a Journey to the Underside

The Cemetery Paintings takes Mose further to the dark side of New Orleans than ever. Everything is once again brought to a chilling crisis, with all the foes from the past looking to bring Detective Byone closer to death than ever. The interplay of all the player make this a chilling and yet very entertaining story.
Your regret will be realizing the is the last of the series.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher

A good detective / thriller series

Would you consider the audio edition of The Cemetery Paintings to be better than the print version?

Of course. I prefer audio versions anyway. Moreover, the narrators oration builds the tension / thrill very well and draws the listener in.

Have you listened to any of Nicholas Patrella’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to book 4 in this series too. The narrator does a marvelous job in both the books.

Any additional comments?

I had received book 3 and book 4 of this series free from the author / narrator / publisher and I'm providing an unbiased review for both the books.

Since I started listening from the book 3, it felt like I was missing some "inside information" from the first two books from time to time. But it wasn't too much. The books work as stand alone stories most of the time. I can easily see both books as an episode of one of the crime thriller shows on tv.