Would you consider the audio edition of Come to Dust to be better than the print version?
Yes – I think that the performance of the narrator brings the books very vividly to life. If you love big epic narrations like Game of Thrones or the Star Wars books… this is on that scale. The characterizations are specific and spot on. It was like listening to a great radio drama on the BBC. I hope the rest of the series is recorded soon as well by the same team.
What other book might you compare Come to Dust to and why?
I can’t really compare JS Cooks writing to any other m/m writers off the top of my head… She is really creating a depth and complexity of plot and characters that really harken back to novels like Jane Eyre or Dorian Grey. That with a little dash of Dr. Who intrigue as well. If you’re a fan of British costume drama and you love well-drawn gay leading characters, you’ll love Inspector Raft.
What does Joel Leslie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Incredible versatility. The characterizations are so numerous – but they are all very specific and really help you follow the many plot lines. I thought his portrayal of Cholmedely and Jeremy Hoare were my favorite. If you’re a Jeremy Brett Sherlock fan you can really hear that influence in Hoare.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Fighting every crime… except the one of his heart.
Any additional comments?
This is a strong, solid piece of detective fiction… not a pulp bodice-ripper at all.