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Calico

By: Lee Goldberg
Narrated by: Nicol Zanzarella, Eric Conger
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg, comes an explosive, page-turning investigative thriller—with a mind-blowing twist.

There's a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert . . .

The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away.

But it's the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge . . . and a shot at redemption.

Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for a second chance.

His fate, all those years ago, and hers today are linked when Beth investigates an old skeleton dug up in a shallow, sandy grave . . . and also tries to identity a vagrant run-over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm.

Every disturbing clue she finds, every shocking discovery she makes, force Beth to confront her own troubled past—and a past that's not her own—until it all smashes together in a revelation that could change the world.

©2023 Adventures In Television Inc. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Genre Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Westerns Exciting Scary
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Critic reviews

"A superb twin-track thriller featuring constant intrigue and a huge secret—could be Lee Goldberg's best ever!"―#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

"In Calico, Lee Goldberg seamlessly blends a present-day police procedural with a Western from the 1880s. The results are a genre-bending, gripping read."―#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben

"A mind-bending thriller unlike anything I have read before. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!"―New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay
Captivating Storyline • Unexpected Twists • Excellent Narration • Clever Plot • Unique Concept • Engaging Dual Timeline

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I love Lee Goldberg, and expected to be like other books in the different series. However, this one certainly was a mix of sci-fi and crime solving. Took me a few minutes to get my head centered around something different, but once I did, I actually enjoyed it quite well. I do like the back-and-forth in narration. Definitely know that I am happy to have been born during this time, rather than than the 1800s! 

Not usually my type of thing, but… 

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This story goes from a bit crazy to insane to the past and every time in between. Some parts are a bit over the top but it doesn't take a way from the story. Enjoy!

What a ride!

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Very interesting idea, well told, and I love how the end came full circle to the start. Narration was excellent.

Back to the future cop mystery 

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Very unique and different. This book held me captive from the beginning to the end. Lee Goldberg never disappoints when it comes to his stories. Excellent story and superb narration! Don’t miss this one!

Uniquely, captivating

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A mix of historical fiction and sci-Fi. Loved the story and the characters. I recommend this book!

Fun Story

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