A Midnight Clear: A Locust Point Mystery, Book 9 — Unabridged Audiobook
A Midnight Clear: A Locust Point Mystery, Book 9 is an unabridged English audiobook by Libby Howard, narrated by Margaret Strom. Kay investigates a murder after a Christmas party, with the victim’s ghost pressing her to find the killer before police arrest the wrong person.
At a glance
- Book 9 in the Locust Point Mystery series, centered on Kay investigating a murder at a black-tie Christmas party.
- The plot involves a dead man’s ghost demanding justice as Kay searches for the killer.
- The unabridged recording is listed at 6 hours and 17 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audio presents the full listed story rather than an abridged version.
- The murder investigation and ghostly element combine a conventional whodunit with a supernatural mystery.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 17 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Libby Howard |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Margaret Strom |
| Publisher | Libby Howard |
| Publication date | August 19, 2021 |
What to know before buying
- This is the ninth series installment, so buyers who prefer to follow character and relationship development from the beginning may want to start with an earlier book.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a cozy-style murder mystery with a supernatural element.
- Existing Locust Point Mystery readers following Kay and the series’ character relationships.
- Buyers seeking an unabridged English audiobook of a little over six hours.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a standalone first entry or a different genre than a character-focused murder mystery.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the mystery as engaging, with believable characters, developing relationships, an appealing plot, and everyday interactions that help sustain interest in the series. Some listeners may especially value that character continuity, while readers looking for a quick listen can consider the listed 6-hour-and-17-minute runtime. Ratings are largely favorable, but they do not establish which specific elements account for individual opinions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the characters and their relationships as engaging and believable.
- Feedback praises the plot, writing, and continuing interest in the series.
Frequently asked questions
What is A Midnight Clear about?
Kay finds a dead body at a black-tie Christmas party and investigates possible motives while the dead man’s ghost demands justice.
Is this a standalone book?
It is identified as Book 9 in the Locust Point Mystery series. The listing does not state whether it can be read independently.
Who narrates this audiobook, and how long is it?
The listing names Margaret Strom as narrator and gives a listening length of 6 hours and 17 minutes.
Is the audiobook abridged?
The version is listed as unabridged.
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