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Sign up todayPony Confidential
Length
11 hours 28 minutes
Language
English
Narrators
Erin Moon & Blair Young
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“Follow Pony's journey to reunite with his beloved Penny while Penny is held in prison for a crime she did not commit. I grew up caring for horses and the author gets the nuances of horse behavior and care exactly which made the story feel authentic even if I am listening to a talking horse. (Yes, I loved Mr. Ed!) Themes about mental health, respect for all creatures and commentary on insufficient services for poor defendants weave throughout the madcap adventures. This worked well as an audiobook with few characters, an interesting reader doing great pony, goat and horse voices and not too complicated plot. Good for your holiday travel or time out.”
— Jen T • Breakwater Books
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“A surprising odyssey filled with quirky characters and unexpected shenanigans! This whimsical tale and mystery offer the reader many thought provoking and heartwarming moments. Lynch reminds readers about their deep attachments to pets and the endearing memories.”
— Mona • Katy Budget Books
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“I was never a horse/pony girl. But now I’m in love with a fictional pony. Pony Confidential is the sassy, heartwarming mystery turned epic adventure you need to read. Travel across the country with a sassy, jaded pony as he searches for his owner who is accused of murder.”
— Katie • The Novel Neighbor
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“A slightly silly frolicking mystery told by a Pony, a talking one, of course, and the young women who is accused of a murder that occurred 25 years ago. How can she prove her innocence?? Although a lot of suspending one’s disbelief is needed, a fun story is told with some very wise lessons learned along the way. A delightful little gem of a good, fun listen. And a great distraction of everything else going on in our world. ”
— Mollie • HearthFire Books
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“A charming tale of a pony and his girl, and the love that overcomes the obstacles they face. ”
— Jeri • Rainy Day Books
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“This unconventional dual perspective between a naughty pony and his previous owner Penny was SO sweet! Equally funny and engaging, this mystery truly captures the love and bond between human and animal. With a strong focus on the justice system and its many obstacles, I found the wacky pony antics nicely balanced with realistic aspects of family and crime. ”
— Baylee • Daisy Chain Book Co.
An NPR "Book of the Day"
In this one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humor, a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit.
Pony has been passed from owner to owner for longer than he can remember. Fed up, he busts out and goes on a cross-country mission to reunite with Penny, the little girl whom he was separated from and hasn’t seen in years.
Penny, now an adult, is living an ordinary life when she gets a knock on her door and finds herself in handcuffs, accused of murder and whisked back to the place she grew up. Her only comfort when the past comes back to haunt her is the memory of her precious, rebellious pony.
Hearing of Penny’s fate, Pony knows that Penny is no murderer. So, as smart and devious as he is cute, the pony must use his hard-won knowledge of human weakness and cruelty to try to clear Penny’s name and find the real killer.
This acutely observant, feel-good mystery reveals the humanity of animals and beastliness of humans in a rollicking escapade of epic proportions.
Christina Lynch is at the beck and call of two dogs, three horses, and a hilarious pony who carts her up and down mountains while demanding (and receiving) many carrots. Besides Pony Confidential, she is also the author of two historical novels set in Italy and the coauthor of two comic thrillers set in Prague and Vienna. She teaches at College of the Sequoias and lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Christina Lynch
Narrators:
Erin Moon & Blair Young
ISBN:
9780593942833
Length:
11 hours 28 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication date:
November 5, 2024
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#1,020 Overall
Genre rank:
#101 in Mystery & Thriller
Reviews
Praise for Pony Confidential“The pony in this mystery is such a delightfully bitter misanthrope.... A kooky page-turner that took me back to every girl-and-her-horse book I ever read, but Misty of Chincoteague was nowhere near as spicy as this pony is!”
—NPR
“Clever, funny, and full of sugar cubes.”
—People
“A quirky and boundary-defying mystery unlike anything in the genre …Lynch’s writing flows, her plot is intriguing, and her characters—especially Pony—are sassy and lovable. Horse lovers, mystery lovers, or anyone looking for a delightfully unusual read should check out Christina Lynch’s Pony Confidential.”
—Mystery & Suspense Magazine
“Christina Lynch has crafted something original and artful with more than a little bit of magic. Pony Confidential is fresh and crisp, with an unexpected, peppery bite. You will be rooting for Pony every step of the way!”
—Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of Killers of a Certain Age
“Warm-hearted and charmingly clever, I instantly fell in love with Pony Confidential. It has it all - a pony with an acerbic wit and surprisingly poignant views on life, a woman with a past she’s still trying to make sense of, and a compelling and unexpected mystery pulling everything together. This book was fun, funny, and unlike anything I’ve ever read before.”
—Kristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder
“Pony Confidential is part murder mystery, part ode to friendship, and 100% heart-warming. This is sure to be one of the funniest and most uniquely charming books you’ll read this year.”
—Freya Sampson, USA Today bestselling author of Nosy Neighbors
“Pony Confidential is laugh-out-loud funny in places, heart-tugging emotional in others. Christina Lynch has written a book that turns the mystery genre on its head—in a very good way. Trust me. Read it!”
—Sofie Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of the Magical Cat Mysteries
“An absurdist Black Beauty that asks if childhood fantasies can save us from adult realities. Guaranteed to gallop away with your heart.”
—Eliza Jane Brazier, author of Girls and Their Horses
“A charming, unique whodunit…a magical story about friendship in all forms.”
—Woman’s World
"Lynch’s story of an odyssey is one of love and determination. Pony devotes his life to finding Penny in an account that will be appreciated by horse lovers."
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Refreshingly offbeat… the heartwarming comic mystery you didn’t know you needed.”
—Booklist
“Ever wished for “Black Beauty, Private Eye”? Wish no longer.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"Cozy fans looking for something out of the ordinary should saddle up."
—Publishers Weekly
“Great fun for animal lovers and mystery lovers alike!”
—Laurie Cass, bestselling author of the Bookmobile Cat mystery series
“This book made me laugh, it made me cry, and it certainly kept me turning the pages.”
—Crime Reads
“Remarkably Bright Creatures with a horse instead of an octopus.”
—Minneappolis Star-Tribune
“A feel-good mystery and tear-jerking journey of friendship, love, and belonging…”
—Redding Sentinel
“Champing at the bit for a mystery with an equine hero? Look no further.”
—Orange County Register
“A page turner”
—Saddle Seeks Horse
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