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In the winter of 1703, Matthew Corbett's Manhattan neighborhood is shaken by explosions. Someone is trying-and trying very hard-to get his attention. That someone is a shadowy figure from Matthew's past: the elusive Professor Fell. The professor, it turns out, has a problem of his own, one that requires the exclusive services of Matthew Corbett.

As a result, Matthew travels from New York to Pendulum Island in the distant Bermudas, encountering a truly Dickensian assortment of memorable, often grotesque, antagonists. The result is both an exquisitely constructed novel of suspense and a meticulous recreation of a bygone era. Filled with twists, turns, and an almost tangible sense of place, The Providence Rider is historical thriller writing at its finest by New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Robert McCammon.

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Lividian Publications
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Aug. 23 2022
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13.97 x 1.96 x 21.59 cm
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lividian Publications (Aug. 23 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1941971113
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1941971116
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 440 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.96 x 21.59 cm

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Robert McCammon is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including the award-winning BOY'S LIFE and SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. His 2018 novel, THE LISTENER, is set in the 1930s and is available now from Cemetery Dance Publications.

His newest novel, CARDINAL BLACK, was published by Cemetery Dance in 2019. It is the seventh novel in the Matthew Corbett series, which started with SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD.

Mr. McCammon is currently writing THE KING OF SHADOWS, the eighth novel in the Matthew Corbett series.

Visit his websites: www.robertmccammon.com and www.matthewcorbettsworld.com

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Ben Mears

Très bon!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 25, 2012

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Ce 4e tome des aventures de Matthew Corbett est tout aussi intéressant que les autres.On voit que les personnages continuent d`évoluer et que l`intrigue nous tient en haleine du début à la fin,le tout assaisonné d`humour.Bonne lecture!

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A Problem to Solve

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 15, 2012

Matthew Corbett, professional problem solver, is a fine fellow to follow. His first two appearances in this (so far) four book series were great history/mystery fiction. The third entry, as with this one, lose me when Matthew strays too far from old New York. McCammon deftly uses the town to great advantage as a backdrop and semi-character so it is shame to leave it. Also in The Providence Rider we get to know Corbett's Moriarty, the criminal grand master, Professor Fell. But he is all too omnipotent and his looming presence has puffed up the series so much that it has lost is provincial charm. Without a doubt, colourful characters are in abundant supply with fun Dickens' like names. The action suffers from repetition. The dialogue has some stand-out bon mots but overall tends to drag. Everything picks up when Matthew's partner Hudson Greathouse appears (note to Mr. McCammon). I remain faithful but also hopeful that the author will shrink the canvas but remain liberal with the brushstrokes.

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Snikt5

Matthew Corbett returns in style

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 1, 2012

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The Providence Rider was one of my most anticipated novels this year. It is marks the 4th entry into the superb Matthew Corbett series and see Matthew finally meet the mysterious Professor Fell. As fans of the blog know, Robert McCammon is rapidly becoming one of (if not is) my favourite authors.

I read somewhere that Robert McCammon likes to have a different theme for each book which has been evident so far. If the last book was a psychological game of cat and mouse adventure, then I suppose, The Providence Rider is a crime mystery.

The story begins shortly after the events of, "Mister Slaughter" with Matthew and Hudson still trying to deal with their ordeal. Although Hudson Greathouse seems to have dealt with his issues a lot swifter. Matthew is no longer the innocent problem-solver we met in, "Speaks the Nightbird."

It is not long before someone wants Matthew's attention, setting off a series of explosions throughout New York and trying to frame him in the process. This inevitably leads to Matthew succumbing to Professor Fell's bribes and setting off the Pendulum island for a conference at the Professor's castle. He is accompanied by a host of unsavoury characters along with some familiar faces from the previous novels.

It is here the novel really begins as Matthew is forced to assume a new identity in order to fit in with the villains he finds himself amongst. This is intriguing as not only is Matthew a changed man, he is forced to become a character he is not comfortable with: Someone who is ruthless and heartless but at the same time trying to retain his sense of self.

The other villains on the island are not anything you haven't already seen, each repulsive in their own ways. However, McCammon's skill as an author is such that they all appear fresh and original creations. Each would make worthy antagonists to Matthew if they were alone with him in another novel and you find yourself wishing for each to have more screen time. Having said that I never felt cheated by the time I did share with them.

It is professor Fell though who is the real star. The anticipation has been building to meeting the crime Lord and when Matthew does stand before him, he does not disappoint. The professor oozes malevolence and McCammon does a great job of showing Matthew's unease around him.

The Providence Rider makes constant reference to the previous books and so the series is starting to fill more joined up rather than a series of standalone novels. This novel could still be read as such however and enjoyed just as much.

Despite the multi layered levels of intrigue, the novel hurtles along at a frantic pace. The conclusion is satisfying. McCammon's endings are always fulfilling without having to resort to cheap shock tactics.

It would be cliché to say that Robert McCammon gets better and better so I won't. Robert McCammon continues to improve on his legacy as a master author. The Matthew Corbett (aside from a Song of Ice and Fire - an unfair comparison I admit) is easily my favourite series right now.

My rating: 9.2

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Andy

Robert McCammon rides again

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 12, 2012

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The Providence Rider is the third book in the Matthew Corbett series and,the best one so far.Set mainly on pendulum island in the remote bermudas,sees Corbett come up against his nemesis professor Fell,a host of villians. Fast paced with more action than the previous volumes.The Providence Rider can probably be read as a stand alone novel,but will be a much richer and a more satisfying read if the previous books,The Queen of Bedlam and Mr Slaughter are read first.I would also recommend Robert McCammons 1st Matthew Corbett novel,speaks the nightbird which is about murder and witchcraft.Delivered on time by Amazon.

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McK

Buy this and the rest of the Series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 14, 2012

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The series deserves to be a massive success and this book 4 of the Matthew Corbett series is just as good as the other three.

Book yourself some time off and buy all four, a perfect mix of adventure, action and thriller in what is a unique period of US history. Extremely well written historical thriller that I keep recommending to anybody who will listen....

Also worth reading McCammon's is "a boys life", "the five" and "Swan Song" all are great reads.

Not seen any of his Corbett series on the high street in the UK but they should be.

Mr Macabre

An excellent continuation of a great series.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 28, 2020

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An excellent continuation of a great series. I thought this was a better story than the previous encounter with Mr Slaughter.

Raymond Clarke

Excellent read !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 2, 2021

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Well written Early American novel !
Recommended !

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