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Mind Games: Arcane Casebook, Book 4 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Dan Willis (Author), Alex Knox (Narrator), Runeblade Entertainment (Publisher)
4.7 out of 5 stars 2,446 ratings

What do a murderous housewife and a wayward heiress have in common? If Alex Lockerby is right, someone is manipulating them against their will. Now all he has to do is unravel a dark tapestry of family, politics, wine, money, love, and murder before the people behind it put an end to him.

Alex Lockerby’s father once told him that it’s the simple jobs that take the longest, and finding missing things is about as simple a job as Alex can get. When wealthy socialites hire him to track down their wayward daughter, finding her is easy, but that’s just the beginning of his problems.

As he’s trying to deal with the no-longer-missing heiress and her family, Alex gets another case from a desperate young man. He wants Alex to prove his wife is innocent of murder - the only problem is that she was caught red-handed. Alex takes the case, figuring it should be easy to prove what happened one way or another, but the more Alex looks into the murder, the worse it seems. The only thing he can’t find is a motive.

As Alex investigates he becomes convinced that both of his clients are being manipulated by someone with a bigger agenda. He knows he’s on the right track when a would-be assassin takes a shot at him. Now Alex has to figure out who’s running a deadly con game in Manhattan, hopefully before he and his clients become the sacrifice pawns.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 4 minutes
  2. Author
    Dan Willis
  3. Narrator
    Alex Knox
  4. Audible release date
    September 28, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Runeblade Entertainment
  7. ASIN
    B09H3NYMHP
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 11 hours and 4 minutes
Author Dan Willis
Narrator Alex Knox
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date September 28, 2021
Publisher Runeblade Entertainment
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B09H3NYMHP
Best Sellers Rank #50,785 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#29 in Steampunk Fiction
#54 in Steampunk Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#593 in Supernatural Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers enjoy the book's complex plot lines and appreciate how the stories are woven together with expertise. The writing is well-executed with quick and witty dialogue, and customers find the pacing addictive and satisfying. The book features compelling characters, with one review noting how the protagonist advances in power throughout the series. Customers praise its originality, with one highlighting its setting in 1920s New York, and they find it enjoyable, with one describing it as a fun New York romp.

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144 customers mention "Plot twists"140 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in the book, appreciating its complex and engaging storyline that blends mystery with complicated magic.

"Thoroughly enjoying this series! The deeper the story gets, the more I want to read. If you've made it this far, you already know." Read more

"...This is a most interesting take on Magic. And excellent application of human behavior. Enjoy. Ps. Start with the first book." Read more

"Truly an excellent series. Magic Sherlock Holmes. I bet I will read the whole series. Who know? Maybe Sherry Knox." Read more

"Always with the three separate plots that lead to one . So talented and worth the read! Love it! Reading next one" Read more

133 customers mention "Readability"133 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, noting that the series keeps getting better with each installment.

"...Each case is separate but is adding to the overall series arc nicely. Can’t wait to read more." Read more

"Thoroughly enjoying this series! The deeper the story gets, the more I want to read. If you've made it this far, you already know." Read more

"Truly an excellent series. Magic Sherlock Holmes. I bet I will read the whole series. Who know? Maybe Sherry Knox." Read more

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65 customers mention "Character development"65 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the compelling characters in the book, particularly Alex, with one customer noting how the protagonist advances in power throughout the series, while another mentions how the supporting cast fulfills their roles with panache.

"I just finished book four and still enjoying all of the characters. Each case is separate but is adding to the overall series arc nicely...." Read more

"...Characters are complex and deep, with back stories of their own that slowly are revealed...." Read more

"...I also appreciate that while the protagonist advances in power, out of the 11 related books - they have not gotten totally out of hand, despite a..." Read more

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35 customers mention "Writing quality"35 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is a well-written continuation of the series with quick and witty dialogue.

"...Threads of stories are woven together with expertise and masterful language that suddenly come together right before the readers eyes...." Read more

"...Like the other books in the series this one is well written and and an easy read. I enjoy the mix of a Sam Spade novel with a mix of magic...." Read more

"...As usual he does it without employing prurience. A truly great whodunnit!" Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book addicting and extremely satisfying, with one customer noting it maintains a fast pace throughout.

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Customers appreciate the book's era, with several noting its originality and elegant writing style, while one customer specifically mentions it is set in 1920s New York.

"...Really enjoy the dialogue and the fact that it's based in New York in the '30s, but there are all kinds of really far-out inventions; yet they..." Read more

"Old fashion style but with a paranormal twist. I habe enjoyed each book in this series more than the last." Read more

"More good stuff Dan. The cases are brilliant, and the solutions are not exactly what you would expect. Thank you again for another wonderful story." Read more

"I love these books and can't wait to see where they go next. I love their originality. I hope there are many more in the series." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining and addictive, describing it as a satisfying and enjoyable light read.

"...Love the turn of the century vibe. This series just doesn't get old." Read more

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"...Got through this one in 3 days. Great way to spend the time any time, but even better while quarantined after a family member picked up COVID-19." Read more

"...He combines William Powell’s wit, charm and vulnerability with Harry Dresden - style magic...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the author's talent, with one noting their clever whodunits and another highlighting the vulnerability with Harry Dresden-style magic.

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"Dan Willis proves yet again that he is a master of the genre. His characters continue to grow and the stories always engross." Read more

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  • Bill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
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    This book and this series are totally riviting.
    I have enjoyed each one very much. They just keep getting better and better. I highly recommend it.
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  • Rich Catapano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing story in the series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025
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    Can't begin to say how intricate and complex these stories are. Characters are complex and deep, with back stories of their own that slowly are revealed. Threads of stories are woven together with expertise and masterful language that suddenly come together right before the readers eyes. Highly recommended!
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  • Alejandro Trevino
    4.0 out of 5 stars Twist and turns
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this world while Alex searched for answers! Enjoy this series and can’t get enough of them!
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  • B James Woods
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
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    Truly an excellent series. Magic Sherlock Holmes. I bet I will read the whole series. Who know? Maybe Sherry Knox.
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  • Joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historical fantasy at its finest.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2025
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    Thoroughly enjoying this series! The deeper the story gets, the more I want to read. If you've made it this far, you already know.
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  • Cheryl J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025
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    It just gets better and better!! This noir detective with magic powers is part of plots with so many twists and turns, it's hard to guess how it will end! I'm on to the next book in the series!
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  • Jassonn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good one
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    Always with the three separate plots that lead to one . So talented and worth the read! Love it! Reading next one
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  • Portista
    4.0 out of 5 stars Magical mind control?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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    Dan Willis’ runewright PI takes what appears to be an impossible case— to try to prove innocent a woman found, smoking gun in hand, over the victim’s corpse. Everything pointed to her guilt, except somehow it didn’t quite make sense.

    Then there were the new rune books, selling basic runes at a discount all over the city, undercutting the runewrights who scraped to make a living in Depression-era New York— something was askew there as well.

    And closest to Alex’s heart (if unlikely to help his budget) was the request by the bishop to look into the number of men and women who were disappearing from the ranks of those fed by the Catholic mission. This was the same mission that had taken him in when he was orphaned, and it was still important to him. [Alex is that rarity in fantasy fiction— a Catholic who attends Mass on Sunday, although his faith is rarely part of the plot.]

    Finally, just to focus his mind, total strangers are trying to kill him.

    Recommended.
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  • Chris C Spring
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the series and I don't like detective stories
    Reviewed in Australia on December 7, 2021
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    Its a fast past detective series with some magic thrown in, a good dose of laughter with very clever plots that twist a couple of times throughout the book that keeps you intrigued and interested. In all a great read, well worth the investment of your time.
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  • kragthang
    4.0 out of 5 stars Again, well done!
    Reviewed in Germany on February 14, 2020
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    This series is a real gem for everyone who likes 1930s steampunk with lots of paranormal elements. It's getting better and better and in every book more puzzle pieces for the bigger picture are dropped. Like in previous books at the end I was left anticipating what will happen next.

    I'll deduct one point for things that I didn't like.
    A few times names were changed, e.g. from Wagner to Warner or Betty to Peggy. There were also a few homophonic mistakes like to instead of two. And a few things were redundant. Whether Sherry was as pretty as Leslie came up twice between Alex and Leslie with almost exactly the same words. Also, there was a discussion between Alex and Iggy whether a vault can have more than one door once in chapter 6 and again in chapter 24. Both times Iggy didn't believe what Alex said and told him he might have been delusional. The second time sounded like they had never talked about that point before.
    You can say I am a nitpicker and you might be right. But once I notice such things in a book, it bothers me for the rest of the time.

    Apart from that I highly recommend the series. If you are unsure if you'll like it, you can get a short story for free from the author's website.
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  • Mr D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2021
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    It's always a chance when you try a new author, but series just keeps getting better. An easy fun read, the magical concepts are well thought out and plot lines keep you engaged in the mysteries. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
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  • Tyler D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a ride!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2021
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    I choose this book series because I love magic, I love detective books, and I love a fresh and fun take on both of those things! This was a great ride that kept me guessing right up until the end, and I won't hesitate to recommend this to everyone, family, friends, or even just people in line at the store. I can't wait to read the next one!
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  • Rob Fedorchuk
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the way the characters evolve over time
    Reviewed in Canada on August 16, 2022
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    The 4th book pulls you into an evolving relationship between Alex and the Ice Queen... she seems to be melting.
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