Burn Me Deadly: An Eddie LaCrosse Novel Audiobook, by Alex Bledsoe Play Audiobook Sample

Burn Me Deadly: An Eddie LaCrosse Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Stefan Rudnicki Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Eddie LaCrosse Novels Release Date: September 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481568395

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

32

Longest Chapter Length:

33:40 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:25 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

16:10 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

15

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Publisher Description

Alex Bledsoe's first novel, The Sword-Edged Blonde, drew rave reviews for its ingenious blend of fantasy and hard-boiled detective fiction. Now Bledsoe returns with another tale of mean streets and medieval intrigue.

Above Angelina's Tavern in down-and-dirty Neceda, you'll find the office of Eddie LaCrosse. He's a scruffy freelance sword jockey who, for twenty-five gold pieces a day plus expenses, will handle any problem short of murder for hire. Eddie's on his way back from a routine investigation when his horse almost runs down a half-naked blonde in serious trouble. Against his better judgment, he promises to protect the frightened young woman, only to find himself waylaid by unknown assailants and left for dead beside her mutilated body.

Eddie isn't the kind of guy to just let something like this pass.But who killed Laura Lesperitt?Eddie's quest for payback leads him to a tangled mystery involving a notorious crime lord, a backwoods dragon cult, royal scandals, and a duplicitous femme fatale who has trouble keeping her clothes on. As bodies pile up, Eddie must use all his wits if he hopes to survive.

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"As a rule I do not like novels written in the first-person. This young adult fantasy novel is the first book that I have enjoyed in the first-person. I found this to be a fun storyline with just enough suspense to keep my reading motivated. Good read. "

— Glenn (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Narrator Stefan Rudnicki hooks listeners from the start…His deep voice gives LaCrosse’s first-person tough-guy account an authentic pulp edge…This is a story listeners HAVE to hear—reading print just won’t be the same. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

    — AudioFile
  • “Proving that 2007’s The Sword-Edged Blonde was no fluke, this sequel gives every evidence that Bledsoe’s combination of sword and sorcery with hard-boiled detection will have a long and successful run…Bledsoe effortlessly draws readers into his created world and manages to stay true to both fantasy and mystery traditions.”

    — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
  • “An entertaining, well-crafted melding of fantasy and hard-boiled detective fiction…Aficionados of tough-guy mysteries will find much to enjoy, and fantasy fans will appreciate the swordplay and the fully realized medieval society Bledsoe has constructed. Best of all, it’s not necessary to have read the first installment to enjoy this one.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • “Hardboiled high fantasy—what’s not to like? Bledsoe keeps me reading from the first page, and I’m always eager for the next installment when the last page is turned.”

    — Charles de Lint 

Awards

  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

Burn Me Deadly Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.57692307692308 out of 53.57692307692308 out of 53.57692307692308 out of 53.57692307692308 out of 53.57692307692308 out of 5 (3.58)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Like the first, combination fantasy/noir detective novel. Fast, easy read. Violence, some sex. Sarcastic, hard-bitten good guy. I like Eddie. "

    — Sandy, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " These Eddie LaCrosse books are just plain fun. Hard-boiled detective meets sword-and-sorcery fantasy. Good times. "

    — Bill, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as its predecessor, but still a fun read. "

    — Nate, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More of the same, which is to say, frack yes! "

    — Jones, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Tries to be the Dresden Files reversed, and misses. "

    — Smhoff, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This s an entertaining fantasy series, but I liked The Sword-Edged Blonde a little better. Still, this was fun to read, and I recommend it. It did feel less developed and more plot-by-the-numbers than the first in the series, and I think it will make a better impression if you read the The Sword-Edged Blonde first. "

    — aPriL, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very solid mystery set in a fantasy world. Good enough to make me want to check out others in the series. "

    — John, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was -awesome- I think I read it in like 3 days. "

    — Alli, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Alex Bledsoe is one of the most original writers I have ever had the pleasure to read. He mixes sword and sorcery fantasy with noir detective novels and pulls it off with grace and wit. A must read! "

    — Deborah, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun read. I finished it in three days while on vacation. It's just pure enjoyment - I would not expect anything deep but I think within the genre it's great. "

    — Anca, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good read! Not deathless prose by any means, but a refreshing blend of sword & sorcery(without most of the sorcery) and hard-boiled detective. "

    — Ray, 3/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked it. I wish i could have read the Eddie Lacrosse series in order. "

    — Daphne, 10/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I like Eddie. He reminds me a little of Harry Dresden, except maybe somewhat happier. The story itself was unique too. "

    — Mindy, 5/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Listened to the audiobook from Audible. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book. Still an interesting mix of fantasy and hardboiled, but I'd only recommend it if you really like The Sword-edged Blonde. "

    — Cody, 1/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pulpy, not as good as the 1st book, but cute. "

    — Julia, 5/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Eddie is dashing, mysterious and just a bit lucky. Lots of fun and difficult to set aside...even for dinner. "

    — Jeff, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not quite as good as the other two books in this series, though still fun.Recomended for fans. "

    — Kevin, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really fun. I liked it better than the first one, The Sword Edged Blonde. I will keep reading this series. "

    — Nick, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Listened to the audiobook from Audible. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book. Still an interesting mix of fantasy and hardboiled, but I'd only recommend it if you really like The Sword-edged Blonde. "

    — Cody, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun read. I finished it in three days while on vacation. It's just pure enjoyment - I would not expect anything deep but I think within the genre it's great. "

    — Anca, 1/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Eddie is dashing, mysterious and just a bit lucky. Lots of fun and difficult to set aside...even for dinner. "

    — Jeff, 10/27/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as good as its predecessor, but still a fun read. "

    — Nate, 9/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good read! Not deathless prose by any means, but a refreshing blend of sword & sorcery(without most of the sorcery) and hard-boiled detective. "

    — Ray, 8/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Tries to be the Dresden Files reversed, and misses. "

    — Smhoff, 6/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was -awesome- I think I read it in like 3 days. "

    — Alli, 5/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More of the same, which is to say, frack yes! "

    — Jones, 5/13/2010

About Alex Bledsoe

Alex Bledsoe grew up in west Tennessee, an hour north of Graceland. He’s been a reporter, editor, photographer, and door-to-door vacuum-cleaner salesman. He has published more than fifty short stories on topics as diverse as big-game hunters, mermaids, modern witches, Victorian gentlemen, and country musicians. He has two sons and lives in Wisconsin.

About Stefan Rudnicki

Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. Now a Grammy-winning audiobook producer, he has worked on more than five thousand audiobooks as a narrator, writer, producer, or director. He has narrated more than nine hundred audiobooks. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices in 2012.