Please welcome John R. Swift to the site. Today he releases the serialized audiobook version of his novel, The Chicago Connection. And by “releases” I mean the whole thing. All 12 episodes at once!
A teenager in Prohibition Chicago, haunted by disasters, breaks all his childhood vows of clean living and becomes a minor hoodlum. When he tries to recapture his dreams with a feisty former classmate, she says first quit the mob. He discovers that one doesn’t just quit the mob and live to tell about it; he must find another way out.
Want all 12 episodes now? Nab the default feed and download to your hearts content. Or are you like me, where having individual episodes sent to you over time fits better with your listening schedule? You want a custom feed. We’re all about choice!
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March 1st, 2009 at 4:04 pm
If you’re expecting a good 1930s gangster novel this isn’t it. I usually finish any book I start. Audio or otherwise. I couldn’t do it with this one. Really more of a love story than anything, this recording is unedited with the author pausing after every screw up to say “Change” and start the line over. Wouldn’t be nearly as annoying if he didn’t make so many.
The author’s monotone voice and writing style left me bored and tired. I can’t really recommend this one to anyone.
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 am
Wow! Very embarrassing. Thanks to Literock for taking the time to post. I don’t think it’s anyone’s intention to do less than their best and it certainly wasn’t mine. I am trying to track down and fix the unedited upload. If anyone knows the chapter referenced let me know please.
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 am
I really enjoyed this story. The author strives to make it as historically accurate as possible, so you really feel like you’re swept back to the 1930’s. If you’re into historical fiction this book will be right up your alley. Also, on a personal note, I love the narrating author’s accent. I was born in Florida, but my family is from the Midwest, so the narration felt endearingly familiar to me. Thanks!
May 12th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Katherine, thank you so much for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. You might like my next novel, Living With Capone, due on Podiobooks in early June, published by CreateSpace.com.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:12 am
I really enjoyed this novel. Yes I do like historical fiction but I also like gangster and detective novels. In fact I like Ed McBain. I am looking forward to your next one John.