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Defying Logic
- Valor and Doyle, Book 5
- Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
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Continue with Valor and Doyle as they solve more mysteries and navigate their growing relationship.
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- Avalie
- 14-05-23
Good story
Intricate storyline and great mcs
So good to have a crime story without murders
Hope there will be more in this series
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- Wendy
- 18-07-23
Valor and Doyle - a fabulous relationship
The strength of Nicky James’ fabulous ongoing Canadian detective series is how cleverly she is developing the relationship between her MC’s. We love them, we want to believe they are living, breathing men, and we wait for the next instalment with bated breath.
Aslan Doyle is struggling with his mental health in Defying Logic but the sheer strength of his relationship with Quaid Valor is what’s carrying him through. The love between these two men is electrifying; the tables have turned and it’s Valor’s turn to be the strong one in their relationship and he delivers with aplomb.
But, even with his own not inconsiderable issues, Doyle has a few life lessons to teach his man. Valor isn’t coping well with his prickly new partner. He’s not a man who deals well with change and Doyle, observing his love’s dilemma, gently hands out a few pointers. It’s a measure of how far they’ve come in their relationship that Valor takes the constructive criticism on board and acts on it.
The plot is well thought out and unusual, but for me it’s the relationship development which steals the show, simply off the charts. And after ‘that’ ending I cannot wait!
Nick Russo delivers another stunning performance with a fair sized cast to contend with. Love, love this series.
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- AL
- 12-05-23
Amazing as always!
Story: This series never stops surprising me! All the feels, the mysteries, the characters - pure brilliance!
The relationship between Aslan and Quaid is developed with such thoughtfulness and care, that it rings genuine and true at every moment, while the mysteries they face keep the reader on their toes with the constant guessing game.
Every book, including this one, is what the reading experience is all about!
Narration: Perfect match. Just perfect.
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- Susana
- 24-05-23
Perfect!
It’s a pleasure to listening Nick J. Russo bring to life Quaid and Aslan, I love this serie. Defying Logic is the aftermath of Aslan previous case and Quaid helping him cope with it, I love how these two are so in love with each other and they will do everything to help one and other. The end left my wanting more!!
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- Katie townsend
- 06-05-23
Beautiful words amazing performance
I loved being back with Aslan and quiad my emotions were mixed my heart was full
Nick j russo gave us another stunning performance i loved every minute of defying logic thank you to Nicky James for Aslan and quiad and Nick j russo for your beautiful narration
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- Vicki Williams
- 07-05-23
Another intriguing mystery to solve.
The Narration :
This is the fifth book in the series narrated by Nick J Russo and he knows the main characters so well it feels like he can anticipate their motivations, needs and desires. He flawlessly captures them with all their vulnerabilities on display and brings them vividly to life.
The Story :
Quaid and Aslan are back solving another missing persons case as well as navigating the aftermath of the previous case. Aslan is fighting hard to arrive at some semblance of “normal” to get back to work and Quaid is giving him all the strength, support and encouragement that’s required. Quaid is also under pressure as he comes to terms with his new partner at work and his new case. A case that has many unanswerable questions, a number of suspects and twists and turn’s galore.
My heart went out to Aslan as he struggled with his sobriety and his coping mechanisms. Quaid once again shows that behind his hard exterior is a caring and compassionate man who knows what to do to help Aslan slay his latest demon. Throughout all the stress these wonderful men were there for each other both emotionally and physically which only strengthened their love for each other. Quaid also had me giggling when he interacted with Ruiz as that particular friendship solidified further.
This is a very engaging and enjoyable listen that gripped me from the very start. I love the story telling ability of this author. Each new instalment in the series is riveting, entertaining and innovative.
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- Amelia
- 10-06-23
Another exciting case to solve!
As always, Nicky James delivered an exciting and circuitous mystery to unravel, intriguing inter-department police drama, and satisfying evolution of Aslan and Quaid's romantic relationship. This time the detective ball was back in Quaid's court with not only a puzzling, science-oriented MPU case to solve but also a brand new partner to work with. I was really intrigued by the details of the case he and Jordyn were working on, and though it was painful to watch the two of them clash at every turn, I still got sucked into the suspense of it all. Quaid's struggle to accept change and befriend his new partner was humanizing, and though it was exasperating to see him and Jordyn interact in the beginning, by the end they were in sync and on much better terms. Aslan had his own world of recovery and trauma to deal with, and my heart broke for him multiple times as I lived in the aftermath with him. PTSD isn't something with a quick fix, and it took multiple weeks of healing and connecting with loved ones for Aslan to start to feel like himself again. As stressful as it was in the interim, it was also so sweet to see how deep and strong Quaid and Aslan's love remained no matter what. Their romantic relationship continued to soar to new heights, and even though I never had any doubts about the two of them sticking together, the progression of their partnership here made me even more sure. It doesn't hurt that I'm a sucker for cute, precious fur-babies, and Oscar was a little bundle of happiness that lifted everyone's spirits. With another case solved (and one that tricked me again, despite how smart I thought I was for figuring something out) and work situations sorted out, Quaid and Aslan's future feels more certain and hopeful than ever.
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- Macbandit
- 13-05-23
Emotional rollercoaster
First to anyone who has read Nicky James’ books, that is all that has to be said. It’s a Nicky James book. These should be in a special rating group because few can bring to life the stories and characters the way Nicky does.
This is the fifth in the series. The series centers around two detectives who are so individual in characteristics that while reading the story and trying to figure out the mystery, I can’t help but smile at the relationships and daily routines these two lives take.
While Quaid does not like change, he is faced with a new partner. This abrasive behavior between the two is made more laughable by the interaction of Az with Frawley. Quaid’s banter with Ruiz also makes me laugh. This author has the ability to keep some of the hardest subjects and instill some lightness to the story.
The disappearance of three people is Quaid’s latest case. While he is working to adjust to Frawley, he is also chasing clues to where the three missing people fit together. On the path to finding what happened to them there are so many twists that by the end it turns out to be totally different than I would have imagined. In a change from the normal mystery outline, Nicky James takes the story to a totally unexpected resolution. Now I’m more than ready for the next in this captivating series. I have to give credit to Nick J. Russo. For me he has become the voices of the characters in this series. His ability to give each character their own personality and connect the listener to the story makes him one of my top narrators.
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- NickyK
- 20-05-23
Another hit
Love these two, and Nick J Russo brings them to life perfectly. Can’t wait for the next one
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- MrsOls
- 17-09-23
Totally invested in this story
Fun and emotional! I like that the book is about a case but the background story is about development of the characters. Both individually and as a couple!
Nick J Russo is doing an amazing job with the narration.
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