Dark of the Moon Audiobook – Virgil Flowers, Book 1

Dark of the Moon Audiobook: A Virgil Flowers Mystery Unfolding in the Heartland’s Shadows

Dark of the Moon Audiobook is the book that introduces the Virgil Flowers series, the second major series character to be created by the best-seller, John Sandford. Virgil is an investigator for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which is run by Lucas Davenport, Sandford’s better-known protagonist.

Still, Sandford has another winner with the Flowers character and I look forward to Virgil’s next adventure. I am already progressing through Sandford’s other long Lucas Davenport series which I really enjoy too.

Plot Summary

Virgil Flowers kicked around for a while before joining the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. First it was the army and the military police, then the police in St. Paul, and finally Lucas Davenport brought him into the BCA, promising him, “We’ll only give you the hard stuff.”

He’s been doing the hard stuff for three years now, but never anything like this.

In the small town of Bluestem, a house way up on a ridge explodes into flames, its owner, a man named Judd, trapped inside. There are a lot of reasons to hate him, Flowers discovers. In fact, he concludes, you’d probably have to dig around to find a person who doesn’t despise Judd.

And that isn’t even why Flowers came to Bluestem. Three weeks before, there’d been another murder, two, in fact, a doctor and his wife, the doctor found propped up in his backyard, both eyes shot out. Flowers knows two things: this wasn’t a coincidence, and it had to be personal.

But just how personal is something even he doesn’t realize, and may not find out until too late. Because the next victim may be himself.

About the Author

John Sandford is the pseudonym for the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist John Camp. He is the author of twenty-six Prey audiobooks (most recently Extreme Prey); four Kidd audiobooks; eight Virgil Flowers audiobooks; two YA novels coauthored with his wife, Michele Cook; and three other books, including Saturn Run. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Reviews

As dusk fell over my small, cozy reading nook, I found myself settling in with a cup of steaming coffee and my trusty headphones. The world outside was quiet, save for the occasional rustle of leaves in the cool evening breeze – an apt setting to dive into John Sandford’s Dark of the Moon Audiobook. As a 30-year-old former book author turned blogger, my days are often filled with words and narratives, but it is in these solitary moments that I truly connect with stories – especially those woven with mystery and suspense.

Eric Conger’s voice soon filled the room, his cadence matching the tension that John Sandford masterfully builds within his novel. It wasn’t long before I was transported to Bluestem – a place where tranquility is overshadowed by an undercurrent of malevolence. This audiobook marks another chapter in Sandford’s repertoire involving seasoned characters who grapple with the darkest corners of humanity.

The narrative follows Virgil Flowers, an agent assigned by Lucas Davenport of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Flowers is no stranger to gritty cases, but this one proves particularly daunting as he investigates a double homicide so vicious it chills him to his core. What kind of monster would gouge out a man’s eyes? And why?

It becomes clear that revenge fuels this spree when a third victim – Judd – is claimed by an explosive demise. Judd was far from beloved; he had more enemies than friends in Bluestem. But what connects these victims? Why does Flowers feel like he might be next on this killer’s list? As I listened, every twist and turn tightened its grip on me, compelling me to follow along as if I were part of Flowers’ team.

Sandford’s prose is sharp and meticulous; he crafts scenes that are vividly descriptive yet never stray into unnecessary detail. This storytelling prowess creates an immersive experience where each clue feels like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle slowly revealing an ominous picture.

Eric Conger’s narration deserves high praise – it complements Sandford’s writing perfectly. His ability to give distinct voices to characters brings them alive in my mind’s eye. There’s something about Conger’s delivery that resonates with Flowers’ personality – a mix of hard-edged determination tinged with weariness from too many encounters with evil.

As you listen to Dark of the Moon, you can’t help but marvel at how Sandford keeps reinventing his narrative landscape while staying true to his fans’ expectations. Each character feels authentic; their motivations and backstories are thoughtfully developed without derailing the plot’s swift pace.

The audiobook format offers its own set of pleasures – the tension heightens as you’re bound by sound alone; your imagination paints the scenes guided by Conger’s voice modulation and pacing. For those who revel in thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, Dark of the Moon delivers just that – a complex web where human nature dances dangerously between good and evil.

And here comes some good news for fellow enthusiasts: this enriching experience called Dark of the Moon Audiobook free is available for download at Audiobooks4soul.com. It’s there for anyone eager to lose themselves within its suspenseful embrace.

In final thoughts, Dark of the Moon stands out as not only an engaging mystery but also a deep dive into psychological exploration – one where each revelation adds weight to Flowers’ investigation and personal journey alike. It reaffirms John Sandford’s position as a maestro in thriller literature.

Eagerly awaiting our next narrative adventure through sinister plots and unpredictable turns – I sign off this review with anticipation for what lies ahead in my audiobook queue. Until then, happy listening!

Stephen

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Dark of the Moon by John Sandford is now available in audible format, mp3 is more than 10 hours long, yet the narration by Eric Conger is so enticing that you get hooked instantly, and keep you up at night listening!