Violet's Shadow Murder Mysteries

This was one of the amazing full cast audiobook style murder mystery with amazing production from cast to background musics to writing. It is a murder mystery but it does not revolve around it like a traditional who done it. For an indie production, I will give 6 out of 5 stars. Really glad to be part of the advanced listener.

I did not want it to end! This felt so nostalgic. It took me back to being a kid when we used to listen to theatrical radio presentations. The actors all did such a wonderful job bringing their characters to life. I loved the music chosen to end and begin each episode, as well as the sound effects throughout. The story flowed very smoothly and really held my attention. I enjoyed picking up the little crumbs left here and there and trying to solve the mystery along the way. I will absolutely be listening to seasons to come!

The DeMondego Diamond: A Murder Mystery is a ten episode podcast that has been turned into an audiobook. This fabulous mystery has it all-obsession, suspense, murder, intrigue, found family, friendship, a dual timeline-in a dark academia setting. The story revolves around six friends in college. Beau, Ben and Daisy have known each other since childhood. Daisy and Caroline are roommates and then Nora joins them. Ben, Beau and Jasper share the upstairs portion of the same house. Ben and Nora are dating. Beau and Caroline are “seeing each other”. Feelings are convoluted here-unrequited crushes, obsession. After a party one weekend, Daisy falls from the clock tower in town. Was it an accident or murder? Who is guilty? Who’s convicted? Will we ever know the truth? Fast forward eight years to a wedding and answers. The duet multicast performance was beyond extraordinary. Dave Greggs was fantastic as charming, somewhat arrogant/entitled Beau. Sophie Terry was magnificent as sweet, kind, lonely, determined Nora. Michael Brigant was superb as compassionate, sweet, loving Ben. Sophia Radford was spectacular as friendly, naive Daisy. Her Southern accent was perfect. Isaac Trenton was delightful as considerate law student Jasper. Cindy Xu was terrific as entitled, unhappy, jealous Caroline. Sean Finnerty was perfect as Eben Wisp-Beau’s curious relative. Casey James was splendid as Ms. Beaufort-Southern accent and all. Lucius Po was amazing as the policeman and Nora’s father. Millie Telman was absolutely brilliant as young Daisy. Greta Craig-marvellous writer, director, producer, sound designer, mixer and general narrator for the series. I highly recommend listening to this audiobook. Thanks to Greta Craig and NetGalley for this ALC. AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Story 5 stars Narration 5 stars

The mystery and drama/ relationships between all the suspects was intriguing. I particularly enjoyed the Jack/ Violet/ Bliss dynamic and found Jack, in particular, very compelling. Some of the characters are a bit cringe, but I feel like they’re supposed to be? Like how you might meet some oddballs while travelling. I loved the setting (Agatha Christie vibes) and soundtrack too.