Fans of Police Chief Bruno Courrèges will be delighted to hear that he is on the mend from his gunshot wound and is doggedly investigating a discovery in his village in southwest France. Re-creating his characteristic sonorous portrayal of Bruno, Robert Ian Mackenzie skillfully delivers the chief's ruminations as he investigates the unearthing of an unmarked WWII grave on a... Read More

Chief of Police Bruno, of St. Denis, in the Dordogne region of France, is brought alive by the stylish narration of Robert Ian Mackenzie. Bruno faces a number of challenges, including terrorists in his region, a tense political situation between France and Spain, and the potential return of the abusive ex-husband of his close friend. Mackenzie's familiarity and fondness for the... Read More

In the Périgord region of France, Bruno, chief of police, uses his investigative skills to solve a murder that took place 30 years earlier during the Cold War era. Narrator Robert Ian Mackenzie does a wonderful job bringing Bruno and his friends to life. He shines at injecting warmth and humanity into his portrayal of Bruno, who is believable and likable. Using... Read More

Narrator Robert Ian Mackenzie returns to perform the 13th entry in this mystery series set in Dordogne, France. Bruno is more than the chief of police--he's a friend, a good neighbor, an animal lover, and a gourmet cook. In this outing, he investigates a shady retirement community, the possible murder of a local sheep farmer, and a questionable insurance company, all of which... Read More

Robert Ian Mackenzie's mellow delivery of the latest Bruno, Chief of Police, novel is perfect for the relaxed southern French policeman who cooks, romances, rides, hunts, and reads philosophy, in addition to catching criminals. In this case, Bruno investigates a tourist who fails to show up at a cooking school, only to stumble on a case of terrorism and revenge. As the series'... Read More

Robert Ian Mackenzie's understated performance fits this seventh entry in the series featuring Bruno Courreges, a small-town French police officer. There's a lot going on in the town--terrorism, murder, romance, international intrigue, and a large bequest--and Bruno, without fanfare, handles it all. Mackenzie's narration is unobtrusive but not dull. He captures Bruno's... Read More

Narrator Robert Ian Mackenzie takes author Walker's perspective of provincial France very seriously. His performance is paced so clearly with unhurried summer warmth and fertile imagery that the listener is transported to the Dordogne countryside. Mackenzie’s beautiful French pronunciations complete the picture. But before the listener becomes too lulled by local cuisine,... Read More

This entertaining mystery is set in the French countryside. The story features Bruno, a gourmet cook who also serves as municipal police chief. (He’s its only policeman.) Martin Walker’s story has something for everyone, including a summit on terrorism and PETA attacks on the foie gras producers. Despite a detailed plot, the story is engrossing as it offers charming glimpses of... Read More