The Shell Game: A Fox and O'Hare Short Story
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The Shell Game: A Fox and O'Hare Short Story sparks in with unpredictable energy and scene-stealing side characters. Expect roommate wars to snowball fast, but the characters keep it grounded with real feelings and great pacing. On audio, Scott Brick nails the rhythm—pauses, punchlines, and the little emotional turns that make the comedy land. Written by Janet Evanovich, Lee Goldberg, it’s built for readers who love rom-com energy. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Source groups 5
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Networks 13
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Supporting sources 1
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What the Evidence Adds
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Story format
Because this is a collection, it naturally offers stopping points between pieces and may suit listeners who prefer an episodic experience instead of one uninterrupted narrative.
Built from 159 retained source records across 25 independent discussions and 7 source networks.
Narrator Experience
How Scott Brick performs this particular recording.
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Performance summary
In the verified sample, Scott Brick is heard with steady pacing, clear enunciation, moderate differentiation between the deliveries heard, and balanced expressiveness. These excerpt-level observations are combined with recording-specific listener evidence, so the profile stays cautious about qualities the short sample cannot demonstrate across the full audiobook.
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What this means for your listen
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Narrator recognition & background
- Scott Brick appears on at least 7 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
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Reader Themes
How themes are identified
The limited public-facing material points to romance and humor as meaningful aspects of the work, but it does not provide enough specific discussion to describe broad agreement about execution or reader reception.
Evidence sources for these themes
Based on themes repeated across 29 independent discussions and 13 source networks.
Where Readers Agree
The strongest agreement centers on romance and humor. The leading theme appears across 2 independent discussions and 2 source networks, which makes it more than a one-off reaction.
The strongest theme is independently supported across 2 discussions and 2 source networks.
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Is This Right for You?
This guidance is based mainly on the book. The exact audiobook edition is verified, but performance evidence is still limited.
This may be worth a look if…
- You are looking for a mystery / thriller story.
- You like linked short stories or an episodic collection.
What to check before listening
- The exact edition and narrator are verified. Use the official sample above if narration style matters to you.
Our Take
This edition is best approached as a compact mystery interlude rather than a substantial full-length investigation. The available story-level signals suggest that romance and humor may sit alongside the mystery framework, which could appeal to existing Fox and O’Hare readers wanting a quick series-related listen. There is not enough recording-specific evidence to judge Scott Brick’s performance in this particular audiobook, despite the verified narrator credit and available samples.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House Audio
- Audiobook release date
- October 7, 2014
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B00O4GR874
Why You Can Trust This Recommendation
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FAQ
How long is this audiobook?
The verified edition runs for 48 minutes and is unabridged.
Who narrates this edition?
Scott Brick is the verified narrator. The available information does not support a detailed judgment of his performance in this particular recording.
Is this audiobook in English?
Yes. The verified edition language is English.
Is it a full-length novel?
No. It is identified as a Fox and O’Hare short story, with a runtime of 48 minutes.
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