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After the death of his mother, Albert "Shoe" Horn is left to provide for his alcoholic father and look after his younger brother Bobby—a teenager with the mind of a child. After Shoe inadvertently kills a man in a fight, he must try to balance the need to protect his brother and his desire to protect himself. Shoe’s story unfolds against the 1922 union strikes in England, as he must choose between living his father’s life, with his brother, or a new life in America, alone.
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"I picked this one up at the library and really enjoyed it. McLarty created the kind of characters I really like, flawed, but still likable - the ones who are supposed to be anyway. I also like that the end isn't all neat and tied up with a bow. Can't wait to read or hear more of McLarty's work!"
— Vanessa (4 out of 5 stars)
The Dropper Listener Reviews
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" An amazing listen. McLartey brings incredible characters to life and draws you into the gritty world of Shoe Horn, his brother Bobby and many memorable characters they relate to. Very, very good. "
— Janet, 1/15/2014 -
" AUDIO VERSION is worth it! (However, not with kids in the car...which is where I listen most) Ron McLarty reads his own work...and he is a great reader based on previous experiences...the characters in this book are unique and therefore worthy of having unique "voices." "
— Debbie, 11/10/2013 -
" I love Ron McLarty and he did not disappoint with this tender story of two brothers. Ron is an amazing narrator! "
— ms.petra, 2/28/2013 -
" A good read but nowhere as touching as Memory of Running "
— Melanie, 11/2/2012 -
" It seems that I am one of the few who just didn't like it. I could barely get through it. "
— Sheri, 6/30/2012 -
" I love McLarty's complex and endearing characters. His feel for people's struggles and ability to bring them to life with clarity about their shortcomings as he endears them to the reader is what draws me to his books and the Dropper is no exception. "
— Sam, 3/16/2012 -
" Reminds me of Of Mice and Men in a way. "
— Kim, 2/13/2012 -
" A novel about a teen in 1920s England (not a YA novel in any sense). Bare-knuckle fighting, plenty of sex, and an ending that was so beautifully sad that it left me crying hard. A brilliant novel and one of the best I've read in years. "
— Charles, 8/30/2011 -
" The relationship developed between brothers in this story is heartwarming. A great read. "
— Judy, 6/5/2011 -
" My first David Baldacci book, too. Really liked him and will read more of his books. "
— Ncsherman, 5/23/2011 -
" Good mystery and the ending left me with questions enough for a sequel. "
— Veronica, 5/20/2011 -
" I think I'm really liking the Camel Club! "
— Sue, 5/8/2011 -
" This was awesome! I am going back to the first of the series and starting it out right! "
— Jody, 4/27/2011 -
" It was fun but not terrific. The characters were a little too "super" at what they did and the ending was not terribly satisfying. "
— Don, 4/19/2011 -
" Ear & mind candy or popcorn for the road. Just for fun. "
— Dave, 4/17/2011 -
" Good mystery for me! Not to suspenseful. And does our government really cover up so much? Probably! "
— Tami, 4/7/2011 -
" Another suspenseful episode for the Camel Club and Oliver Stone. "
— Academicsupport, 3/20/2011 -
" Not the best in the series, but good enough that I'll keep going. "
— Josh, 3/14/2011 -
" A great espionage, spy thriller. This book is full of action with two story lines and characters that mesh at the end. The end of the book is a real cliff hanger! "
— Marla, 3/14/2011 -
" Good action with some unexpected twists and turns. A bit unrealistic though. "
— Sarah, 3/13/2011 -
" Another great book in the Camel Club series. I love all the characters in this series. "
— Laurie, 3/9/2011
About Ron McLarty
Ron McLarty is a veteran actor of television, film, and stage as well as an award-winning audiobook narrator. He has more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including as a series regular on Spencer for Hire and Law & Order. His film career began in 1977 with a performance in The Sentinel and continued with such films as The Postman, Flamingo Kid, and, most recently, How Do You Know? His stage credits include Broadway and other productions. He has narrated more than 100 audiobooks, earning nine Earphones Awards and recognition by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense in 2009 and 2010. He has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Awards and then won the award in 2001 for Best Mystery Narration. He is also an accomplished playwright and an acclaimed novelist.