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Cook, Thomas. Red leaves.


COOK, Thomas Cook, Thomas, 1808–92, English travel agent. In Leicester in 1841 he founded the travel agency that bears his name. The idea of the guided tour met with quick success, and by 1852 Cook had moved his office to London. . Red leaves. Read by David Chandler. 5 tapes. 7.25 hrs. Recorded Books. 2005. 1-419-3491-98. $69.75. Vinyl; plot notes. A *

Eric Moore Eric Moore is a former Australian rules football player who played in the VFL between 1966 and 1972 for the Richmond Football Club and then from mid-1972 until mid-1973 for the South Melbourne Football Club.  lives an ideal life. He has a lovely wife, a teenaged son, a stress-free business, and a comfortable home. His father and brother reside nearby, and he has an easy relationship with both. In one evening, however, everything changes and the caustic effect of suspicion takes hold to unravel his tidy little world. Cook's masterful tale of suspense weaves slivers of truth throughout to its ultimate shattering conclusion.

Chandler's narration is breathlessly suspenseful as he skillfully skill·ful  
adj.
1. Possessing or exercising skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient.

2. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill.
 portrays the characters. You feel their anger, frustration, doubts, and insecurities. Chandler's riveting riv·et·ing  
adj.
Wholly absorbing or engrossing one's attention; fascinating: The last chapter was so riveting that I was reading past midnight.
 performance has an enormous impact, compared with simply reading the material. One of the best audiobooks I have reviewed this year. Sunnie Grant, Hampton, NH

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