27th
Oct
Oct
Today I’m excited to participate in the Audiobook Tour of
‘The Cryptic Lines’ written by Richard Storry, narrated by Jake Urry. ‘The
Cryptic Lines’ is a Mystery Thriller and perfect for this time of year.
About the Book:
Set ina sprawling gothic mansion in a remote coastal location, somewhere in the
British Isles, the elderly recluse Lord Alfred Willoughby is deciding what is
to become of his vast fortune after his death. Whilst his head is telling him
to leave nothing at all to his wastrel son, Matthew, his heart is speaking
differently. After much deliberation, in a last-ditch attempt to try and show
to his son the importance of applying himself to a task and staying with it to
the end, he devises a series of enigmatic puzzles cunningly concealed within
the lines of a poem – the cryptic lines. If he completes the task successfully
and solves the puzzles he will inherit the entire estate; but if he fails he
will receive nothing. However, from Lord Alfred’s Will it emerges that Matthew
is not the only interested party. The mysterious old house holds many secrets,
and nothing is as it first appears…
The Facts:
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Published:
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March 16th, 2016
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Series:
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Narrator:
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Jake Urry
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Length:
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4 hours, 30 minutes
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Genre:
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Mystery Thriller
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Available at:
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My Review:
Lately I haven’t read many cozy mysteries. Not because I
didn’t want to, but simple because I didn’t have a lot of cozy mysteries to
read. So when I saw the blog tour sign up for the Audiobook of ‘The Cryptic
Lines’, and saw the gorgeous, dark and mysterious looking cover, I signed up as
fast as I could. ‘The Cryptic Lines’ sounded like a different and mysterious
book and I looked forward to the moment I could start listening.
didn’t want to, but simple because I didn’t have a lot of cozy mysteries to
read. So when I saw the blog tour sign up for the Audiobook of ‘The Cryptic
Lines’, and saw the gorgeous, dark and mysterious looking cover, I signed up as
fast as I could. ‘The Cryptic Lines’ sounded like a different and mysterious
book and I looked forward to the moment I could start listening.
To start with the story itself.. I love ‘The Cryptic
Lines’. It was just spooky and mysterious enough and I was hooked from the very
beginning. Although some parts of the story were a little predictable, there
were more than enough moments I didn’t see coming at all. This book definitely
had a perfect balance mystery wise.
Lines’. It was just spooky and mysterious enough and I was hooked from the very
beginning. Although some parts of the story were a little predictable, there
were more than enough moments I didn’t see coming at all. This book definitely
had a perfect balance mystery wise.
The main characters Lord Alfred Willoughby, Charles and
Matthew were all very different from one another. Which made ‘The Cryptic
Lines’ a very fun book to listen to.
Matthew were all very different from one another. Which made ‘The Cryptic
Lines’ a very fun book to listen to.
Charles was a lawyer but overall a very ‘normal’ guy. I
loved that about his character, especially since Matthew was such an arrogant
‘rich’ guy and Lord Alfred was just.. Well scary!
loved that about his character, especially since Matthew was such an arrogant
‘rich’ guy and Lord Alfred was just.. Well scary!
I really enjoyed listening to the treasure hunt and
learning about the secrets of the old mansion.
learning about the secrets of the old mansion.
As an audiobook ‘The Cryptic Lines’ was really good. The
narrator Jake Urry had such an ‘old’ and mysterious voice. It was perfect for
this book. I loved listening to his voice and accent, and I could easily
imagine myself walking in the old mansion besides Charles.
narrator Jake Urry had such an ‘old’ and mysterious voice. It was perfect for
this book. I loved listening to his voice and accent, and I could easily
imagine myself walking in the old mansion besides Charles.
Even though Jake Urry talked with this accent, something
I have trouble following most times, I could easily follow his words.
I have trouble following most times, I could easily follow his words.
‘The Cryptic Lines’ was a short story, which made it a
perfect cozy mystery for me. If you like treasure and scavenger hunts, old
mysterious buildings and family secrets.. ‘The Cryptic Lines’ is a book for
you. I would definitely recommend it.
perfect cozy mystery for me. If you like treasure and scavenger hunts, old
mysterious buildings and family secrets.. ‘The Cryptic Lines’ is a book for
you. I would definitely recommend it.
My Rating:
About the Author:
Richardis the author of four published novels, with his fifth “A Looming of Vultures”
due for publication in 2017. Prior to writing his first novel, “The Cryptic
Lines” he was very busy in the theatrical world: He composed the incidental
music to Chekhov’s Three Sisters, seen in London’s West End, starring Kristin
Scott Thomas and Eric Sykes, and subsequently broadcast on BBC4 television. His
musical adaptation of “The Brothers Lionheart” premiered at London’s Pleasance
Theatre, followed by a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival where it was
voted Best Childrens’ Play. “The Cryptic Lines” has now been adapted for both
the stage and screen.
For more information about Richard Storry please visit
his website. Or visit him on Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads.
his website. Or visit him on Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads.
About the Narrator:
JakeUrry is a British actor and audiobook narrator, and also co-founder of Just
Some Theatre.
Since graduating from an Acting degree course in 2012 he’s toured with Just
Some Theatre as an actor and producer, worked on a number of commercial voice
over projects and most recently started producing Audiobooks. Jake has produced
over 10 titles since March 2016 and has rapidly found himself at home narrating
Thriller, Horror, Mystery and Suspense titles. His audiobook work includes dark
psychological thrillers ‘White is the Coldest Colour’ and ‘Portraits of the
Dead’ by John Nicholl, occult mystery series ‘The Ulrich Files’ by Ambrose
Ibsen, and gritty Sci-Fi novel ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ by Jessica Meats.
For more information about Jake Urry please visit his
website. Or visit him on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Voices and Soundcloud.
website. Or visit him on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Voices and Soundcloud.
This event was organized by The Audiobookworm
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Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always! Facebook | Instagram
I think I would enjoy this Maureen. Isn't it wonderful when a narrator enhances the story? Lovely review!
Listening to this book definitely gave it something extra. I loved the narrators voice. I honestly think listening to his voice made me want to try out more audiobooks!
This one sounds amazing, Maureen, and you actually got me at 'sprawling gothic mansion' that alone made me know the story was pleasantly creepy 🙂
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
LOL!! It definitely had a creepy feel about it. I loved this one!
Thanks for stopping by!