The Devil Went Down to Austin Audiobook, by Rick Riordan Play Audiobook Sample

The Devil Went Down to Austin Audiobook

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Read By: Tom Stechschulte Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Tres Navarre Series Release Date: March 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781456124366

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

46

Longest Chapter Length:

33:28 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:03 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

15:23 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

37

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Publisher Description

Tres has taken a short-term teaching job at the University of Texas at Austin. He is living with his brother Garrett, a computer wizard, and enjoying this easy assignment. But when Garrett's business partner is murdered, Tres must switch from professor to detective. Rick Riordan, teacher, Texan, and multiple award-winner, creates a masterful mixture of local color and mystery in each Tres Navarre mystery.

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"Still enjoying the series. Listened to the audible.com version with my wife over a couple of car trips. Love the Texas references along with the places in Austin I've been to, makes the books more "realistic." I will continue to read these books."

— Jonathan (4 out of 5 stars)

The Devil Went Down to Austin Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 53.76923076923077 out of 5 (3.77)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good! I can't wait to read his other Tres Navarre books. "

    — Richard, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was an awesome book and I think everybody should read it. "

    — Devon, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yes, Erica, it's another trashy mystery novel! For anyone interested in trying it, I'd definitely recommend starting with an earlier book in the series (this is #4 and darker than the others). "

    — Laura, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love his young adult books (Percy Jackson series, Kane Chronicles, Heroes of Olympus), so I thought his adult fiction would be worth checking out. Somehow, his writing just doesn't translate. Never felt that interested in the characters or the story. "

    — Meredith, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved the Lightning Thief series and recognized the author. I had a hard time with the intermittent emails but it was worth reading all the way to the end. "

    — Amy, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Now that I live in Austin, the fact that this book takes place in Austin interested me in it. Unfortunately, it wasn't a very good story. "

    — Hannah, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An outstanding series and an outstanding book to listen to. Tres goes to Austin to teach a class and get away from PI work for a bit. He finds himself neck deep in a murder investigation and trying to keep his brother out of jail. Superb~ "

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

    " I've gotta get teh ones I haven't read, yet. "

    — TexasMargarita, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Oooooh, the twist in this one was delicious. And very well set up, too. Dang, when Riordan's on, he's on. "

    — Melissa, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Medium good mystery...thought it would be better since it took place in Austin "

    — Maggie, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I lived in Austin Texas for 10 years and love revisiting the area. I could visualize the actual sites referenced. "

    — Terri, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was just ok. I was slightly disappointed in the writing style. "

    — Amanda, 10/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Actually, I just fininshed it moments ago. I am such a fan of his Percy Jackson books I couldn't resist his mysteries. Much to like about this one and liked his first Texas mystery even more. "

    — Annette, 10/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " You can almost taste the frijoles reading Riordan's Texas-based mystery series. Because that's really what this book is all about - a big, fat love affair with Texas, and the plot (fair) and the characters (good) are just window-dressing at the wedding. "

    — Jennifer, 4/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love that Tres Navarre! "

    — Thomas, 2/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you are looking for a fun summer page turner, this is a good one. Quick, easy, and entertaining. "

    — Becky, 1/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad. I didn't realize it was book 4, but didn't notice either. "

    — Kimberly, 1/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this one. Didn't know "whodunnit" until the very end! "

    — Kim, 1/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome book. This is the third in the series, and I love the fact that the main character is the bizarro-Alex Cross of mysteries. "

    — Aaron, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A suspenseful entry into the Tres Navarre series. The bitter edge to the story didn't work well for me but it certainly is a page-turner. "

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

    " I picked this up because Rick Riordan is the author of the Percy Jackson series, which I love. This was written before then and for an adults (as opposed to grade school kids). It was a good mystery. The ending isn't so obvious that you feel cheated nor so unforeseen that it's confusing. "

    — Katie, 2/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just loved this series. This one has a combo of San Antonio and Austin. "

    — Sharis, 2/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " As a Percy fan, I was reeealy disappointed in how cheesy this was. "

    — Catherine, 11/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good mystery. Living in Austin I was very familiar with some of the locations he talks about. "

    — Dave, 5/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this Tres Navarro mystery, probably one of my favorites out of the mystteries. "

    — Chris, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Oooooh, the twist in this one was delicious. And very well set up, too. Dang, when Riordan's on, he's on. "

    — Melissa, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was an awesome book and I think everybody should read it. "

    — Devon, 3/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not bad. I didn't realize it was book 4, but didn't notice either. "

    — Kimberly, 10/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A suspenseful entry into the Tres Navarre series. The bitter edge to the story didn't work well for me but it certainly is a page-turner. "

    — Jessica, 8/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good! I can't wait to read his other Tres Navarre books. "

    — Richard, 7/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A real good P.I. story about our hero (Tres Navarre) investigating a problem involving his brother. Takes place in Austin & San Antonio. Author is clever and witty. Good read. "

    — Chuck, 4/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good mystery. Living in Austin I was very familiar with some of the locations he talks about. "

    — Dave, 11/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this Tres Navarro mystery, probably one of my favorites out of the mystteries. "

    — Chris, 10/26/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Actually, I just fininshed it moments ago. I am such a fan of his Percy Jackson books I couldn't resist his mysteries. Much to like about this one and liked his first Texas mystery even more. "

    — Annette, 7/30/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved the Lightning Thief series and recognized the author. I had a hard time with the intermittent emails but it was worth reading all the way to the end. "

    — Amy, 6/26/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Yes, Erica, it's another trashy mystery novel! For anyone interested in trying it, I'd definitely recommend starting with an earlier book in the series (this is #4 and darker than the others). "

    — Laura, 1/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I've gotta get teh ones I haven't read, yet. "

    — TexasMargarita, 10/20/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " fast read, nice forensics and insider info-all well detailed. fun, fast, in-your-face, twisting and turning "

    — Jack, 6/22/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome book. This is the third in the series, and I love the fact that the main character is the bizarro-Alex Cross of mysteries. "

    — Aaron, 3/6/2008

About Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan is the New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults, winner of the top three awards in the mystery genre. For fifteen years, he taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas and was honored him with the St. Mary’s School’s first Master Teacher Award.

About Tom Stechschulte

Tom Stechschulte (1948–2021) was an acclaimed narrator and winner of the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. He had been a college athlete and business major when a friend dared him to audition for a play. He got the part and traded the locker room for the dressing room, eventually taking him to New York City and to recording audiobooks.