I was excited to dive into the newest Holmes, Margaret & Poe Mystery, and listened to the narration by Christine Lakin. Holmes is Missing by James Patterson and Brian Sitts delivered an intense mystery with the abduction of six newborns from a private hospital. Margaret and Poe must investigate without Holmes.
by James Patterson, Brian Sitts
Series: Holmes, Margaret & Poe #2
Narrator: Christine Lakin
Length: 8 hours and 52 minutes
Genres: Mystery
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 5 cups Speed: 1.5x
“Best-selling author James Patterson populates his murder-mystery novels with cold-blooded killers and smart detectives” (USA Today). In Holmes is Missing, PI Brendan Holmes has committed the perfect crime—he’s made himself disappear.
Success has come quickly to Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. The New York City agency led by three detectives—Brendan Holmes, “the brain,” Margaret Marple, “the eyes,” and Auguste Poe, the “muscle”—with famous names and mysterious pasts is one major case away from cementing its professional reputation.
But as a series of child abductions tests the PIs’ legendary skills, the cerebral Holmes’s absence leaves a gaping hole in the agency roster.
Only by closing ranks and solving the mystery within can they recover all that’s been lost.
Holmes, Margaret & Poe own a successful detective agency. After Holmes expressed interest in leaving the agency, he fell off the radar, leaving Poe & Margaret to handle one of their toughest cases. Someone has made it on to the maternity floor of a private hospital and absconded with six newborn children. The tale that unfolds not only gave us an impressive case, it provided a much closer look at Holmes and the other agents.
Margaret is the glue that holds the firm together. This time around we got an eye opening look at our trio. We discover where Holmes is and learn quite a bit about his upbringing. Poe has some interesting news and is processing. I love this unique group of characters from fancy cars to mannerisms and delighted in this in-depth look.
The case is every parent’s worst nightmare and Poe & Margaret were fascinating to watch. Holmes plays a role as well. The pacing, suspects and clues kept me guessing as did some startling discovers Margret made.
While the case wraps up, we are left with a bit of a cliffhanger and I am all in. I hope we see many more cases in the Holmes, Margaret & Poe Mystery series. I recommend started from the beginning with Holmes, Marple & Poe. However, one could argue that each works as a standalone mystery.
Christine Lakin’s narration is superb from her accents to the way she showcases each character’s personality. Each voice, the tone, and the pacing were all executed flawlessly. I highly recommend listening.
About Brian Sitts
Brian Sitts is an award-winning advertising creative director and television writer. He has collaborated with James Patterson on books for adults and children.
He and his wife, Jody, live in Peekskill, New York.
About James Patterson
ames Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Effing Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Princess Diana, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. He has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson, and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.
About Christine Lakin
Christine Lakin is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and acclaimed television actress, best known for her roles as Alicia “Al” Lambert on the hit family comedy Step by Step and as Joan of Arc on Showtime’s Reefer Madness.
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Nadene
I haven’t read a James Patterson in a long time. I definitely see myself enjoying this one. great review.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I really enjoyed the first one and haven’t been sure I would read this one. I should try to fit in reading it.