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The Black Marble

By: Joseph Wambaugh
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
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He is a damned good cop -- a burned-out homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson .38 and a vodka bottle. She is his partner -- twice divorced, nursing a grudge against men, obsessed by the awful temptation of love.

©1978 Joseph Wambaugh (P)2010 Audible, Inc. Police Procedurals Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense Mystery Romantic Suspense Genre Fiction Literary Fiction
Captivating Storytelling • Authentic Characters • Engaging Voice Acting • Nostalgic Setting • Humorous Elements

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The most amazing aspect of Black Marble is the narration I listen to a lot of books on audible. But I have never heard a better expression of many different characters, male and female, various ages and accents. They come to life and are so easily recognized when each reappears. And what story! Police procedurals abound in book and film, but you will never experience one like this. There is a ton of humor and pathos. I will now check out another Wambaugh novel! The film is great too

Fantastic narration, hilarious book

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Love the gritty truth of the time period.
His books are so authentic. You feel like your are in the story.

Classic

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My husband is a huge fan of the author and has been for numerous years. He suggested The Black Marble and I was not disappointed!

Loved it!!

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Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Wambaugh's characters are a bit over the top and can startle you initially. This narrator held my attention throughout. He made you feel part of the story. He made me laugh out loud at times and sad at others. A good story and a great team.

Hard to put down

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If you do not like animal cruelty, racial slurs, strong language then do not listen to this book. The ending was strange. The beginning was ok, but just went downhill from there.

The end was lacking

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