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Dark Humor

The Nils Shapiro Series, Book 5

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Dark Humor

By: Matt Goldman
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
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Nils Shapiro embarks on an international quest to avenge his wife’s murder in this gripping, emotionally charged thriller from New York Times bestselling and Emmy Award-winning author Matt Goldman.

Sammy Sykes is evading the law―and justice.

Nils is on a mission to hunt down Sammy Sykes, the drug kingpin responsible for the ambush that led to his wife’s death two years ago. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement and the FBI, Sammy is still on the loose.

It’s time for Nils to take the law into his own hands.

A trip to see Sammy’s daughter in prison gifts him a lead that’s impossible to ignore. Resuming his life as a private investigator, Nils goes deep undercover. Fueled by revenge and a deep sense of justice, Nils’ pursuit of Sammy takes him all the way from Minnesota to Europe, where his survival skills―and resolve―are put to the ultimate test.

A thrilling detective novel written in Matt Goldman’s unique, sharp style. The long-awaited return of beloved private eye Nils Shapiro is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, and Harlan Coben.

©2025 Matt Goldman (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing International Mystery & Crime Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Revenge Detective Exciting
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Always enjoy Nils Shapiro books — clever, witty, and suspenseful — this one did not disappoint! Can’t wait for next novel in the series. . .

Maybe a few too many coincidences

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Great addition to the Nils Shapiro series. Bit more in the way of feels than the others. Nils is grieving and it brings a moody introspective vibe that is different but works well overall. A few aspects of the plot are a bit of a stretch, but that goes with the territory. Good read overall.

Good return to form for Goldman

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I can’t wait for the next!! Please keep this narrator as the narrator from the last book packed the necessary Shapiro mixture for the character.

The narration is top notch and the story line is sup!

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The Nils Shapiro series by Matt Goldman has been one that I stay current on after each new release. I love all the audiobooks narrated by MacLeod Andrews - only one #4 Dead West was different with Bronson Pinchot who was good but not the same voice that I know to be this cast.
The title of this one was intriguing for me and I never read the synopsis for this series. His characters all have some quirkiness that makes them interesting and unique to drive the story that has good twists and turns. I do recommend starting at the beginning of this series (Gone to Dust) as there are some weaved aspects from past books so each one adds to those dynamics.
I really enjoyed this book and typically his latest is most remembered where I say it might be my new favorite of the series. I will most definitely be hoping for a book #6 to continue my listening life with these characters.

Entertaining Series!

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This was the best book in the series so far. And as a resident of the Twin Cities this is the book I needed now. I look forward to the next one.

Goldman is a Pro!

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