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Flat Spin: A Cordell Logan Mystery Audiobook
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Flat Spin is the first installment in David Freed’s acclaimed thriller series featuring Cordell Logan, a sardonic pilot with dwindling savings and a shadowy past.
Flying out of California’s sunny Rancho Bonita, Cordell Logan is a flight instructor and aspiring Buddhist whose attempt at a quiet(er) life is shattered when his ex-wife Savannah arrives on his doorstep. Her new husband—and Logan’s former comrade-in-arms—Arlo Echevarria, has been murdered and she needs his help.
Logan and Echevarria used to be members of a top-secret military assassination team known as Alpha. Savannah begs him to tell the police what he knows in order to help them solve the murder, but sharing that sort of information raises both ethical and practical concerns. After an attempt on Logan’s own life it becomes clear that this goes deeper than he thought, and that solving the murder himself may be the only way to ensure his—and Savannah’s—safety.
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Freed brings his own experience to bare in this brilliant page turning mystery perfect for fans of Robert B. Parker and Robert Rotstein.
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"I really wanted to give this 5 stars, but just couldn't. I really LOVED this book! I look forward to seeing what else David Freed has to offer. As a first book I thought it was great! His dry sarcastic humor was something I truly enjoy. Read it! It is worth your time."
— Trudi (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Cordell Logan, a retired National Security assassin, just wants to be a flight instructor with his beloved 1973 Cessna, the Ruptured Duck. Then his beautiful ex-wife Savannah asks him to help find the killer of her husband, Logan’s former friend and fellow agent. Freed, a pilot, screenwriter, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, makes his debut with a wisecracking on-the-wagon protagonist who finds his violent past still has its uses. This series launch is a delightful romp through the familiar hard-boiled scene with a literate hero who admits he is so far failing to find tranquility with the Buddha. Highly recommended.”
— Library Journal, Starred Review -
“Flat Spin is a perfect takeoff for what I think will be a long and unique career for David Freed and his creation, Cordell Logan. They both know the turf well and I look forward to more.”
— Michael Connelly, Edgar Award-winning bestselling author of the Harry Bosch series
Flat Spin Listener Reviews
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" Excellent, entertaining book! A great crime novel with an engagingly snarky Cordell Logan. Looking forward to a sequel! "
— Elizabeth, 1/24/2014 -
" Love the sarcasm but story line a little thin. "
— Erin, 1/21/2014 -
" Interesting first novel. Lead character a little irritating and self destructive, you were hoping he'd stop pushing his love interest away. Seems the start of a series. Worth listening to the library mp3 to the end. "
— Frank, 1/15/2014 -
" Good plot, fun to read. "
— Potsdam, 1/8/2014 -
" Warning: my book club did not like this book at all. I however, thought it was quirky, funny and a nice change. I listened to it on audio, therefore the reader may have created that experience. I was laughing out loud on my walks in the morning. "
— Allysen, 1/4/2014 -
" This book was a real fun and kept you just hooked from the start to the end. Cordell is a very witty and fun to learn about. This book was a great mix a murder mystery and spy smoothness that was very entertaining and I can't wait to read the next book by David Freed. "
— Neil, 12/29/2013 -
" Loved this easy read, sarcastic,funny and interesting!!! Recommended... "
— Elaine, 12/19/2013 -
" J.A. Konrath style - nice read! "
— Krita, 7/28/2013 -
" Fun, witty mystery story with a great lead character, Cordell Logan. As a bonus, I got to meet the author at a book event, and he is super nice and as funny as the character he writes. Am looking forward to the next Cordell Loagan mystery coming out in April. "
— Janet, 6/25/2013 -
" Thoroughly enjoyed this first novel and am looking forward to his next. "
— Sandy, 1/17/2013 -
" Good bit of fun. "
— James, 12/22/2012 -
" A former special forces soldier is asked by his ex-wife to help solve the murder of her current husband. It is a case that could possibly involve the Russian mob or even vengeful terrorists. "
— Gina, 10/22/2012 -
" Freed was new to me but a very decent mystery/thriller author. I will read another book by him for sure. "
— Tim, 10/10/2012 -
" Excellent read. Have his next book on reserve at the library. Can't wait to get it. "
— Peter, 8/19/2012 -
" My review of Flat Spin is posted on The Chaotic Reader. "
— The, 6/1/2012
About David Freed
David Freed is an instrument-rated pilot, produced Hollywood screenwriter, and a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal for Community Service, the highest award in American journalism, and shared in a Pulitzer for the newspaper’s coverage of the Rodney King riots. David reported from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. He later worked as a contractor for the CIA and Defense Intelligence Agency. He holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and teaches creative writing at Harvard’s Extension School. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Find him at DavidFreed.com.
About Ray Porter
Ray Porter has garnered two Audie nominations as well as several Earphones Awards and enthusiastic reviews for his sparkling narration of audiobooks. A fifteen-year veteran of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he has also appeared in numerous films and television shows.