Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

As in the first one, this had some well done complicated twists. You do not have to read the first book to get into this, but it helps to have the back ground. A little over done at some points but overall a good read. The narrator did well.

The Murder of Madison Garcia
By Marcy McCreary
Narrated by Rachel Fulginiti
First off, I didn't feel like I needed to read the previous book, (The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon) but if I were going to, the ending to the last book would've been spoiled by this one.
I feel like this was a "cozy" dressed in "hard-boiled" clothing. There were some f bombs tossed about, and some dubious police jargon, but there were too many elements of "cozy"- the addition of Dad as side kick/sleuthing buddy, the ridiculous use of words like "cahoots" and "shenanigans" and the OVER use of idioms such as "up to his old tricks", "hang my hat on", "smell a rat" and so on. The last chapter was riddled with them, I lost count at thirty.
I pegged the killer asap (Okay, I was down to two.
But I had the one, and the other was peripherally involved.), but that is definitely not a point against the book, I rarely don't guess the doer. My mind is obviously more devious than I would like.
There was a lot of hemming and hawing (see what I did there?) toward the end as if the author herself may not have decided whodunnit until the last minute.
For a mystery newbie, or those looking for a, well, hard-boiled cozy, it would be a good bet

I truly enjoyed this audiobook. It seems to be in the same vein as Janet Evonivich's characters. I even caught myself laughing aloud at some of the main character's antics. The story itself was easy to listen to, with a few "F" bombs. The narrator even got the congested sound for when the main character was sick. Overall, this was an entertaining listen.

2.5 ⭐️ This was meh for me. It fell flat. I found it difficult to stay interested in the characters and the story line. The FMC has an interesting back story but it wasn’t enough. Narration was average.

Detective Susan Stone notices a missed phone call and shortly discovers the call was made by Madison Garcia, found stabbed to death in a borrowed car.
The story follows Susan, assisted (somewhat against her will) by her father in an investigation of Madison’s murder as well as Madison’s journal entries leading up to her death.

This was a solidly written police procedural, it was a good mystery but at times seemed to moved very slowly. There are several of pop culture references sprinkled into the story, which I personally do not prefer.

The characters were okay, I enjoyed Susan’s perspective and felt connected to the story of her family that tied into the book. I appreciated that Madison isn’t necessarily a character we are supposed to like. It was a break from the usual “perfect girl whose smile lit up a room” story line.

The investigation was well thought out and there were clues sprinkled throughout that the reader can pick up on if they’re paying attention without being overly obvious.

If you are in search of an “edge of your seat mystery thriller” this is not it. However I still enjoyed this book and would recommend for someone looking for a procedure forward mystery.

This was a fabulous listen that kept me interested until the very end! The narrator was fabulous and made this an easy listen that I didn’t want to stop.

As someone new to Marcy McCreary's writing, I was immediately drawn in by the debut of the series, "The Murder of Madison Garcia." In this story, Detective Susan Ford's routine day takes a sinister turn when she discovers a missed call from an unknown caller, Madison Garcia. When Madison is found dead the next day, Susan is thrust into a suspenseful murder investigation, teaming up with her father, Will Ford, to untangle the web of secrets surrounding Madison's death.

McCreary's storytelling keeps the suspense high as Susan dives deeper into the case, uncovering a myriad of secrets and potential suspects. With its blend of past and present timelines, compelling characters, and unexpected twists, "The Murder of Madison Garcia" is a captivating read that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

The Murder of Madison Garcia was a fantastic listen which had mystery, suspense, secrets and family lies and twists.

Detective Susan Ford unsolves the murder of young lady found murdered in a car next to a lake, set in New York. Susan has a great team together with her retired father, Detective Will Ford, but he’s attached to the family that know the murdered woman so Susan has obstacles to to get through

The narrator was brilliant!

Thank you to Netgalley and Marcy McCreary

Susan Ford has a very busy life as a detective. Her father is a retired detective who just can't stay away and ends up trying to get involved in her cases. Susan is called to the scene of a murder and as she is gathering evidence she realizes that this woman has the unknown number that she missed a call from the previous night. She has never met this woman before and now has to get to the bottom of why she was reaching out to Susan and who killed her. Of course, her dad also gets himself involved in the case and Susan tries to humor him and let him tag along. Things get even more hectic when Susan discovers that Madison's parents left her a portion of a business that may have some shady business practices.

There were so many twists and turns in this book but I loved it! It was fast-paced and extremely interesting. I liked that we only had the perspective of Susan and learned about things exactly as she did. It was brilliantly written and I will be on the lookout for more by Mary McCreary.

First a thank you to NetGalley, Marcy McCreary, CamCat Books, and Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Members’ Audiobooks for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

I truly enjoyed this listen. The narrator, Rachel Fulginiti gives and enjoyable performance with solid voice changes that don't distract from the story. I would check out her other narrations.

On the story: good pace - a part 2. I did not read / listen to the first one. While they do make mention of the first mystery as there were some resulting relationship issues, I didn't feel like I "missed out" and needed to catch up. That said, I will go back and read that one soon!

Detective Susan Ford is involved in solving a gruesome murder of Madison Garcia. Her father is a retired detective and likes to give her a hand in her investigations. The story is well laid out, a good pace and interesting characters. While I don't think this is a shocking "who done it", there are a couple of twists within the story and I enjoyed seeing the case unfold.

I would recommend this to mystery readers and will look for Ms. McCreary's other books.

I really enjoyed this book. While reading I felt like I was in a Law & Order episode, and I honestly had no idea who killed Madison Garcia. Although not action packed... it still left me guessing. This felt realistic and I really enjoyed that aspect of this storyline. Marcy McCreary's writing techniques kept me intrigued and never bored. The final chapter had to be my favorite seeing the detectives guess of things compared to what really happened.
I would definitely recommend this to others.

I listened to the audiobook of this story and was pleased with the narrator's approach to keeping emotions raw and not falling into a monotone pattern.

I'm glad I chose to dive into this book through audiobook. It's a mental rollercoaster that features family secrets, lies, heartbreak, and a jaw-dropping end - a perfectly paced murder mystery that I enjoyed listening to. The narrator did an excellent job of showing the appropriate emotion of each character throughout the story.

Detective Ford's summer cold, causing everyone to tell her to get checked out, made me laugh. These parts of the story were the funniest, causing me to laugh out loud at times.

The investigation into Madison Garcia's murder took many entertaining twists and turns. It led the authorities to take a second look at the death of her parents. The road to solving Madison's murder began to take shape after that. The case became personal for Detective Ford when it attached itself to her family, allowing her to call her father Will Ford to assist her in solving the case.

The way that the author flipped between timelines, from Madison's point of view to Detective Ford's present-day timeline of unlocking clues to solving the case, was top-notch. This is sometimes a good idea that isn't well executed, but it was flawlessly done in this book. I didn't find myself lost or re-reading the page multiple times to understand where the story was going.

Overall, it was beautifully written, and I highly recommend it.

The Murder of Madison Garcia by Marcy McCreary - audiobook version narrated by Rachel Fulginiti

This was my very first NetGalley book to get the opportunity to listen to and review, and I am so glad that I started with this! I listened to the audiobook, narrated by Rachel Fulginiti, and I want to commend Fulginiti for her ability to alter her voice where you know there are different characters speaking. The main character, detective Susan Ford, had a cold or sinus infection going on, and I almost felt like I could not breathe properly at times by the way the narration sounded with a stuffy nose, and how certain pronounciations came out the way it truly sounds when battling sinus issues. Excellent job on this portion, and I would recommend the audiobook if you are thinking of reading this.

The storyline starts out with a missed phone call to the detective and prompts you to start wondering about her connection to the murder case. After revealing several key characters, you start to despise some and feel for others. I enjoy when books do not lead the reader to hate every character, because that starts to make it a miserable read, in my opinion. I discovered after getting started that this is a detective family series - The Ford Family Mysteries - and I started with book 2 in the series. I definitely feel connected to the main detective and her father, and will be going back to read the first book and jump back in line with book 3 afterward.

There was a twist to the outcome of the story, however, it was not so shocking that I did not suspect this possibility as I was getting through the book. I always appreciate when an author gives tiny hints to throw off a reader, but also does not pull a twist completely out of nowhere. This book did good in wrapping up a practical murder mystery.

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me this opportunity to read and review The Murder of Madison Garcia.
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A twisty, turvy mystery with so many potential suspects! This book was an easy listen that kept me guessing and second guessing myself on who I thought was the murderer! There was a lot of reference to a previous investigation, making me think I missed a book (haha) and I'll probably go back and listen.

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to review this book!

The Murder of Madison Garcia by Marcy McCreary

Detective Susan Ford receives a phone call from an unknown number one night, and the next day the caller, Madison Garcia, is found murdered. There are a slew of suspects for Susan to sift through, and she (unwillingly) brings her dad, a retired detective, on board. He knows some of the key players - is this an advantage or is he too close for comfort? And what really happened to Madison Garcia?

I listened to the audiobook. The narrator, Rachel Fulginiti, deftly switches between characters, interspersing realistic details. For example, throughout the book, Susan has cold symptoms and mentions that her nose is stuffed. At times when Susan is speaking, the listener can hear the congestion. I thought the book itself was solid. There was a definitive answer with plenty of clues along the way, there was character development and character related scandal! There were a lot of characters to keep track of for my taste, but it may have been easier with the physical or ebook version.

Overall, Marcy McCreary sets up a carefully spun plot, with twists and turns, but that ties together in a cohesive ending. If you like mysteries, you might enjoy this one!

Thank you @netgalley for the ARC of the Murder of Madison Garcia. This was the second book in a series, but can be read as a standalone. I like police and detective mysteries and liked the main detective. I did feel like the book wandered and lulled in the middle. I would read more by this author.

When a woman is brutally murdered, detective Susan Ford teams up with her father to investigate uncovering secrets of the woman’s past.

A slightly flat murder mystery who's characters are mostly unlikeable. A shame as the main detective is interesting with enough growth and backstory to keep you reading.

I love a good murder mystery but I just couldn’t get into this one. I get that the FMC was meant to be sick at the start but the nasaly voice was a bit hard to listen to. Then just the way the other characters explain stuff kept taking me out of the story because I would be like “that’s odd”. Last year I would have pushed through and finished this but this year I’m really trying to only spend time on books I love so I will not be finishing it but I am sure others will enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this audio. It was a decent murder mystery that kept me guessing which I appreciate, but there were several parts that were detailed to such great lengths and I felt that it pulled me out of the story. Especially because these details were completely unnecessary. Overall a fine story but not my favorite.

An average murder mystery. The text could be edited down to take most of the description prepping coffee and food.
It did keep me guessing until the very end and that’s what I always want in a good murder story