Having read The Outsider and If It Bleeds before Mr. Mercedes. I was always wondering who this Bill Hodges was that Holly Gibney was always referring too! DUH!!! So after reading book one of this 3 book trilogy I can safely say I know now!! I’m excited to read book 2 and 3 and then back to The Outsider and If It Bleeds to complete the circle! I love Will Patton as the narrator! He has narrated each of the books in the series and that is definitely important to make the feel of the stories connect to each other!

Loved this book! Couldn’t stop listening - got super involved with the characters fast and the narrator was amazing! I’ll be listening to this book again on the future.

started it twice, but once it gets going- it's a can't stop book. After reading the Outsider, it wonderful to see how Holly and Hodges got together, let us not forget Jerome. Looking forward to Finders Keepers

Will Patton did an amazing job as the narrator. Really brought the characters to life. Great story. Can’t wait for more from Bill Hodges.

I am not an horror book reader for the most part but this book was pitch perfect. The plot characters narration and storytelling are marvelous. I recommend this trilogy as well as the series that was filmed. Highly recommender.

Very good story! Will Patton does a great job!

love this trilogy!!! I've listened to it atleast 4 times and its better each time. I wish he'd make another. I know Holly is in another book but isn't the same. Will is a great narrator in all his work. Steve u do great work and this is one of my fave series after the dark tower. I will recommend it again to anyone.

great story!

excellent

Enjoyed it.

Couldn't quit listening. This series is awesome!

Love love love this series!!! The characters are vivid and fun to love and hate!!

Not the CLASSIC King horror but something I would definitely re read

Best narrator ever!! Of course, Stephen King is killing it as allways. Masterpiece.

Spoiler alert? I loved the trilogy, but what bothered me about this one was Hodges tunnel vision and assumptions. Never assume right? Did he lose some of those basic instincts in 6 months of retirement? Afterall he was a seasoned and decorated detective.

Loved the story, loved the narrator. Looking forward to listening to the next installment.

Good story, but a bit verbose at times.

Had to turn it off amidst the “Killer’s Letter”. Never heard anything so sick and disturbing. The author went totally over the line, the narrator did a great job presenting it. Unfortunately….

What a twisted, amazing book! Loved the character development and non-stop thriller of a story that kept me on edge most of the time throughout the entire book, a feat only Stephen King could do! Love the narrator as well.

Love this book! Got hooked with the characters and storyline!

Very good series I enjoyed all three books

wow!!! I'm speechless

Loved it. Very Red Dragon, excited for the next.

such a great trilogy !!!

Loved this book. Couldn’t wait to listen to the next chapter. I literally was a captivating audience!

Okay trilogy. Not the best Stephen King.

I loved it. Listening to the next book now. Totally addicted!

Great, great, great! I ordered the next book the second I finished this. Loved it!

What can I say...Steven King...Can hardly wait for the next Audio Book. The narrator has just the right voice. It's like beeing right in the middle of it all.

An excellent listen. Plenty of suspense and plenty of twists and turns.

A very good mystery story by King. Will Patton does an excellent job in narration. One of the better narrators I've listened to. Great character renditions.

love this book and cant wait to read the next one to see what happens

1st Stephen King read. I enjoyed it. I especially liked the ending. Looking forward to watching the series “Mr. Mercedes “

One of my top 5 favorite Stephen King books. Will Patton does a phenomenal job narrating.

Awesome

My second audio book. I loved it. I really loved the narration. I can't wait for my next long drive to order the next one.

This was my first audiobook and I loved it! It start slow but once the story builds up it's really awesome! Will Patton did a perfect job here! A must listen!

Awesome book. I read all Kings book and this was a nice change of pace. I couldn't stop listening.

I have listened to many audio books, this one is by far my favorite! Will Patton was the perfect choice for this book, he is awesome. I have already started the next book, "Finders Keepers" and once again, Will Patton is fantastic.

It was absolutely awesome reading; Will Patton does a great job! I loved the story as well. Very different for a King novel, but still great.

I'm not a huge Stephen King fan, however, this audiobook is riveting and engaging. The premise and characters are great. Makes long commutes pleasurable.

Loved this book, can't wait to read Finder's Keepers next! Stephen King never disappoints!

I really enjoyed this book I think this is what Stephen King does best it was very believable and a very entertaining read

I enjoyed the story. Was a bit different than past SK books I have read. Looking forward to the second book in the trilogy.

ANOTHER GREAT THRILLER FROM MY LONG TIME FAVORITE AUTHOR. KEEPS THE LISTENER'S INTEREST AND ATTENTION. WELL NARRATED.

Although a fairly predictable outcome, felt it was well written with a great deal of suspense and some twist and turns.

Wow, what a thriller. Loved listening to this book on my commute, kept me on edge.

Another good book from Steven King. I love the detail of the story line. I can always see the story as its being read. Will Patton is the perfect narrator for ANY Steven King novel.

Stephen King DOES NOT disappoint! Wonderfully written and the narration by Will Patton was fantastic!! The many point of views from each charter was brilliant. I found myself feeling the anxiety and suspense of these charterers; that's what makes an awesome book!! I can't wait to get the follow up to this. Loved, Loved, Loved this book!!!!!!!

I have seen his movies, yet this is my first Stephen King novel. It did not disappoint! Will Patton is the PERFECT narrator for King's work. Enjoy!

Great book, great narration! Very well done and suspenseful!

Beautifully narrated and very well written. Stephen King is my favorite author and when read by Patton they have my undivided attention! An excellent combo!

I love Will Patton as narrator. This isn't Stephen King's best but worth the money and a good listen non the less.

I give this excellent book two thumbs up. The narrator was excellent also. Kept me interested. I've always been a Stephen King fan.

Great read. I read "Finders Keeper" first, so read this latter part of the story before the earlier part. The depth of psychosis and paranoia of the evil chqracter was quite believable.

Love this book. The narrator was just a fantastic match for the vibe of this book.

This was a very good book. I couldn't wait to get in my car to listen to it. As most have said, narrator does a fantastic job.

Enjoyed the book there is no better story writer than Mr King. He grabs your attention from the very first sentence

WOW Mr. King this is so new for you and a excellent change of pace. I understood all of the changes and more... and it was GREAT!!!!..I hope you continue this way of writing. I loved it. To be honest I was growing tired of complete Syfi kinda as getting lost could not figure out some of the off the wall monsters and such, but I have loved many past books, but this was a needed break. Kudos to you the Man and this changed me...... Great to you and the narrator.... Wow

Mr. King has definitely slipped from his previous writings. He really needs to quit with paying writers to do it for him or spend the time to do it well. This book was not original and barely interesting. Poorly thought out and planned. The narrator was a bit tough to get used to at first, but you'll eventually understand why he was chosen. But no need to be concerned with that because this book should be left on the shelf.

Best narrator I have ever heard. He is phenomenal.

end is funny. good book. jumps right into it. good personality on all characters

Loved it, loved it, loved it! Narration was exceptional.

Love the book! A bit predictable but axing story telling!! Narrator did an amazing job

The narrator was great showing inflection and voice chamges for different characters. I really enjoyed the plot, especially liking they way Kimg chose to end it. Well done.

Great book! Couldn't stop listening.. Narrator did a good job!