Review: Tree Pose – Yoga Mat Mysteries, Book 3 by Susan Rogers and John Roosen, performed by Rupert Degas – Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Entertainment
Tree Pose is the third entry in the gripping Crime Noire Yoga Mat Mysteries series by the exceptionally talented, internationally recognized & award-winning authors Susan Rogers and John Roosen.
This audiobook is another suspenseful and engaging addition to the series, bringing a story filled with emotion, strong character development, and mysteries, complemented by comic relief that appears just at the right moments.
Following the excellent Dead Man’s Pose and Cobra Pose, Tree Pose delights and entertains with its beautiful writing style, lifelike characters, vivid descriptions, and impeccable narration.
Get ready for a thrilling ride alongside Elaina Williams, our favorite yoga teacher, who once again teams up with Ric Peters, a photojournalist who definitely does not shoot only pictures, for a work vacation to Tasmania that quickly turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game.
Ric harbors a dark secret that he believes will end his budding relationship with Elaina, but when both of them become targets of unknown assailants, he is ready to come clean. With a series of unfortunate events following our heroes from location to location, before he can tell the truth about his past life, he needs to stay alive.
Add to this a well-researched wonderfully tantalizing plot involving a human trafficking ring, a ruthless hitman, and some corrupt individuals, and prepare for a breathtaking rollercoaster of action and adventure that will leave you wanting more.
Rupert Degas, the renowned voice actor who has recorded over 400 audiobooks to date, returns to this series and once again brings all our beloved characters to life with emotion and talent, in a flawless performance. Mr. Degas has a smooth and captivating voice that draws you into this adventure, making you feel like part of it. He also excels in creating distinct and realistic voices for each character, using different accents and tones to convey their emotions and multifaceted personalities. I was once again impressed and entertained by his versatility and skill as he switches from one character to another with ease and consistency.
After listening to these three audiobooks comprising the Yoga Mat Mysteries series so far, I can say without a doubt that it quickly became one of my favorites. I am eagerly anticipating Warrior Pose – Book 4, and Half Moon Pose – Book 5, both of which are currently under production and set to be released as soon as possible.
With Tree Pose, I noticed numerous moments where the flawless writing was beautifully complemented by the sublime performance, leading me to award it my Editor’s Choice Award for Excellence in Entertainment. This award celebrates the exceptional cooperation between author and narrator, which always elevates the narrative experience to the highest level of immersion and entertainment as humanly possible and it is accorded to them together.
Congratulations and thank you for the entertainment!
Victor Dima
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