
Finding Miranda
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Narrated by:
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Joshua Bennington
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By:
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Iris Chacon
About this listen
How come nobody ever sees Miranda Ogilvy - except one smoking-hot neighbor and one stone cold killer?
The tiny village called “Minokee” (Seminole for “alligators all over the place”) is chock full of mysteries like that, and like:
Who is the hunky neighbor, Shepard Krausse, how in heck did he find the invisible Miranda, and why does such a nice guy have such deadly enemies?
Who killed Miranda’s Aunt Phyllis?
Is Shepard’s guide dog, Dave, really the smartest guy in town?
Why does old Miz Cleary keep a loaded rifle beside her front porch rocking chair?
The big question for readers of this quirky novel is, “Who (or what) will find Miranda before Shep’s homicidal enemies do?”
Number One Mystery (2017) by Library Journal Indie Book Awards
Number One Fiction Audiobook (2018) by Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, with multiple other awards.
Get Finding Miranda, book one of the Minokee Mysteries series. You’ll want to re-listen to it for a dose of sunshine whenever you’re feeling down!
Look for book two, The Mammoth Murders, coming in late 2019.
©2015 Delia L Stewart (P)2017 Delia L StewartCritic reviews
"Meet Miranda Ogilvy, a librarian who is like a ghost: she is invisible, except there is a blind man who sees her and a hired henchman out to kill her. When her aunt suddenly dies, leaving Miranda an old cottage in Minokee, she leaves Miami. But this doesn’t resolve the problem as people still don’t notice her. Only a handsome neighbor and the man who murdered her aunt seem to be aware of her. The reader is pulled into a tale of intrigue, mystery, and corruption, and a strange woman’s life on the line. But can Shepard Krausse and Dave protect her from those determined to take her down?
Finding Miranda by Iris Chacon is a gripping treat for fans of the paranormal, narrated in an absorbing and clear voice by Joshua Bennington - and I enjoyed the drama and the pacing, well captured in the narrative tone. The narrator speaks as though they are actually in the story, allowing the suspense to come out clearly, together with the tone and the strong voice. I enjoyed the strong setting, the plot lines and the sense of mystery that permeates the entire narrative.
Readers will want to know what happens to Miranda from the moment they meet her. It’s hard to say from the start if she is cursed or if she possesses a unique skill that makes her live like a ghost, but whatever happens, readers are compelled to listen to the story to find out why she is the way she is and what might happen to her. Finding Miranda by Iris Chacon is an intriguing narrative, a beautiful story beautifully told. The prose is excellent, the pacing fast, and the character development stellar. It’s a very engaging story that will keep you awake through the night." (Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite)
Brilliant!
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Miranda is a librarian, invisible to most around her, save the ones who matter! We discover Miranda has inherited a house from an aunt in Florida but all is not as it may at first seem. Having spent some time in Florida myself I felt that the author has captured it perfectly. I could feel the heat on the back of my neck and picture Miranda’s tin can of a car perfectly. Her descriptions of the old ladies sitting on their porches each morning were well drawn and entertaining. They were so well-drawn that I found myself imagining sitting alongside them! Miranda is original and funny and the humour comes across well. She has her own mind and is not afraid to use it. The story flows with ease which is a testament to the great writing. Without giving away any spoilers Finding Miranda is ultimately a love story with some thrilling twists, which were original and well thought through. I was rooting for Miranda without realising it, again another sign of a good writer. My only complaint is that the book was not long enough, I would happily have devoured more chapters and could listen to the narrator for days! Miranda is definitely my kind of gal! If you like chick lit with a touch of mystery then this book is for you. With summer almost upon us, I would heartily recommend this book as a great holiday read, you won’t be disappointed!
A Perfect Tonic!
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When Miranda's aunt dies and she moves into her home and job she expected nothing much to change in her life. But for the first time in her life someone notices her and even takes a second look. Well Shep would have if he wasn't blind. Being blind isn't the most interesting thing about Shep, he is a DJ on the local radio station and even has his own show with his guide dog Dave, he jogs every morning much to the delight of the elderly ladies in the neighbourhood, he is rich and his uncle is a senator. He has also made himself a target, someone wants to stop the talk show host from talking. Has Miranda made a mistake by finally getting noticed in the world.
I didn't like the narrator, he spoke to deep and I couldn't always understand what he said, especially when the characters needed accents.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Finding a great book is good
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It is above all a laugh out loud comedy mixed with mystery, thrills, dastardly deeds and pathos.
Brilliant characterisation, too, especially the dog!
Narrator Joshua Bennington is, quite simply put, superb. And, like the book, extremely quirky, with an unconventional drawling reading, with odd gaps and accents, deep voice and great intonation. It fits the delightfully odd story to perfection. Oh, and special mention must be made of the wonderful doggy 'Groofs'. The addition of an occasional harmonica rift between chapters is the final cherry on the cake.
Ignore the 'romance' label. Weird, wonderful and gloriously funny, this is a book not to be missed.
She knew a scary woman when she saw one.
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And a dog more intelligent then most of the other characters. Some tragedy much comedy, fine dialogue beautifully performed by an excellent narrator who make the book a pleasure to listen too, I have already got the sequel. Highly recommended
A fun mystery lovely narration
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