Tallowwood

By: N.R. Walker

Narrated by: Antony Ferguson

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Cold cases, murder, lies, and an unimaginable truth.

Sydney Detective August Shaw has spent the last decade of work solving cold cases. His work is his entire life, and he's convinced a string of unsolved cold-case suicides are linked to what could be Australia's worst ever serial killer. Problem is, no one believes him.

Senior Constable Jacob Porter loves his life in the small town of Tallowwood in northern New South Wales. He runs summer camps for the local Indigenous kids, plays rugby with his mates, has a close family, and he's the local LGBTQIA+ Liaison and the Indigenous Liaison Officer.

When human remains are found in the camping grounds at Tallowwood Reserve, Jake's new case turns out to be linked to August's cold cases, and Jake agrees they're not suicides at all. With Jacob now firmly in August's corner, they face one hurdle after another. Even when more remains are found, they can't seem to gain ground. But when the body of a fellow police officer turns up under the same MO, it can't be ignored anymore.

August and Jake must trace the untraceable before the killer takes his next victim or before he stops one of them, permanently.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 N. R. Walker (P)2020 Tantor

Great story, ok narrator

I adored both August and Jake and their romance. The storyline was solid with just enough suspense. I’m afraid I can’t extoll the praises of the narrator though. This was the first time I’ve listened to him. He did a good job keeping the characters voices different enough to know who was speaking, but I couldn’t really pick up emotion from his narration. Others felt he did a good job at that though. The big question here is, would I listen to it again, and the answer is yes.

Brilliant mystery!

This was a really wonderful, fast paced mystery, complete with intriguing twists and turns. I really enjoyed the audio version.

Favorite so far!

1600+ stories. This one hit my heart. Beautiful. Sad . Empowering.
Thank you N.R. Walker and Anthony Ferguson.

Excellent read!

Absolutely gripping. Another success from this prolific author. She makes Australua and its people come alive.

Outstanding Mystery and Suspense

I literally devoured this audiobook. I played it constantly as the author and narrator grabbed me from the beginning and wouldn't let go until I finished. That's rare. Hence 5 stars. :D

As for the meat of this mystery, it's a cold case mystery complete with cops, one of whom lost his partner of nine years to a serial killer. Two finds in Tallowood renew interest in the case and with the help of the local constable, Jacob Porter, August Shaw, the Sydney detective in charge of the case finally gets to see a resolution. Not until more murders, more intrigue, and a sweet romance occur along the way.

I loved everything about the story except for the one seriously stupid mistake made by Jacob. Without it, I don't know how the author could have advanced the story and provided a resolution for August's concerns about his lost love. But really, it was tough to suspend disbelief on that error in judgment. That being said, there's so much to love about the story: the pacing, the trope, the complexity of the mystery, and the outstanding narration that I just have to give it 5 stars and put it on my to re-read shelf. Highly recommended!

Tallwwood

Loved the story line very interesting a lot of twists and turns the narrator Anthony Ferguson was a real joy to listen to Thanks hope to hear more soon

Suspenseful Story - Great Romance - Sequel Please!

The premise of a serial killer and the lead cold case investigator trying to find him can be a everyday procedural. In this case, add in the investigator's tragic loss of his partner to the killer, a rural law enforcement officer now assisting with the case, and the intense drama leading up to the killer's identity ... you've got an intriguing story... all brought to life by Antony Ferguson's keen narrative interpretation. it was difficult to stop listening to this story ... well done. N. R. Walker is a genius writer.

LOVED THE BOOK AND THE AUDIO!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The idea that so many law enforcement people ignored serial killings was a bit unbelievable for me but not so much that I couldn't enjoy the rest. The narrator for the audio was perfect!

Best mystery suspense romance

I must say I’ve put this book off for years because of reviews saying good but no real romance. I’m here to say that it was a very romantic book and awesome mystery suspense. Yes it is not erotic but it really didn’t need it to make it a beautiful story. One of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Wish there were more books like this in the m/m romance category than the same old fake boyfriend or enemies to lovers that are ridiculously overused in this genre. Thank you for your knowledge and awesome writing NR Walker and thank you Anthony Ferguson for your awesome narration. Big fan of you both.

Beyond beautiful!

One of the absolute best books ever listened to! Absolutely phenomenal! What a masterpiece! Love it to the moon and back! NR and Anthony are incredible! Thank you!