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Candidate for Murder Audiobook by Lauren Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Carr) — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:20:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Candidate for Murder Subtitle: A Mac Faraday Mystery, Book 12 Author: Lauren Carr Narrator: C.J. McAllister Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-17 Publisher: Acorn Book Services Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: It's election time in Spencer, Maryland, and the race for mayor is not a pretty one. In recent years, the small resort town has become divided between the year-round residents who enjoy their rural way of life and the city dwellers who are moving into mansions, taking over the town council, and proceeding to turn Deep Creek Lake into a closed-gate community - complete with a host of regulations for everything from speed limits to clotheslines. When the political parties force-feed two unsavory mayoral nominees to the town's residents, David O'Callaghan, the chief of police, decides to make a statement - by nominating Gnarly, Mac Faraday's German shepherd, to run for mayor of Spencer! What starts out as a joke turns into a disaster when overnight, Gnarly becomes the frontrunner, and his political opponents proceed to dig into the canine's past. When one of the mayoral candidates ends up dead, it becomes apparent that slinging mud is not enough for someone with a stake in this election. With murder on the ballot, Mac Faraday and the gang - including old friends from past cases - dive in to clear Gnarly's name, catch a killer, and save Spencer! Members Reviews: Awesome Listen!!! First of all, I am a dog lover and have 3 German Shepherds, so this book featuring Gnarly really appealed to me. I thought the author wrote an awesome story with so many great characters and unexpected twists. The narrator did an excellent performance. This book is part of a series and a standalone listen. I was voluntarily provided with this review copy audiobook upon my request and have voluntarily written this review. I really enjoy books that feature retired war dogs. The author wrote a very compelling mystery with so much action and suspense. Also, the antics of Gnarly and Shadow are very realistic. I do not try to write a synopsis of the book in my reviews, as I like to leave it up to the professionals as they are more eloquent. I highly recommend this book and will look for more books by both this author and narrator. Vote for the dog! As Candidate for Murder by Lauren Carr opens, David OCallaghan, the police chief of Spencer, Maryland gets really fed up with the poor quality of the two candidates for mayor, so in a protest, he signs up his half-brothers German shepherd, Gnarly, to run as an independent against the two. This infuriates the candidates and political parties, especially when Gnarly quickly overtakes the other two candidates, reaching almost 50%, while the other two candidates hover around 17%. In the meantime, Mac Faraday, Gnarlys owner and the ostensible star of the series, ends up in the hospital and cant participate in the scheduled mayoral debate, so the assistant police chief takes over and does a great job until the so-called journalist moderating the debate with obvious bias toward Nancy Braxton throws in a bombshell. She makes the claim that Gnarly, a former army sergeant, murdered his handler, and because the details are classified, no one can fact- check this. So the friends of Gnarly set out to clear Gnarlys name and solve some cold cases that keep popping up, as well as a couple of hot cases too. This book was very entertaining, especially with all the satire about politics and human nature. It seems to have been released with appropriate timing despite the disclaimer at the start that everything is entirely fictional.

Black and Blue Audiobook by Ian Rankin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Rankin) — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:20:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black and Blue Subtitle: A Detective John Rebus Mystery, Book 9 [Hebrew Language Edition] Author: Ian Rankin Narrator: Yael Shachnay Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: SonicBooks Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Rebus is juggling four cases trying to nail one killer - who might just lead back to the infamous Bible John. And he's doing it under the scrutiny of an internal inquiry led by a man he has just accused of taking backhanders from Glasgow's Mr Big. Added to that there are TV cameras at his back investigating a miscarriage of justice, making Rebus a criminal in the eyes of a million or more viewers. Just one mistake is likely to mean an unpleasant and not particularly speedy death or, worse still, losing his job. Ian Rankin is a novelist of great scope. Black and Blue is a powerfully complex crime novel that offers a panoramic portrait of modern Scotland, from Glasgow gangland to the oil platforms of the North Sea. Please note: This audiobook is in Hebrew. Members Reviews: Language Warning Needed - Foreign Langauge This audio book is actually read in Hebrew. Something the cover art shows but the text doesn't flag up. I bought the audiobook without realising this and ended up with a book I couldn't listen to Quite why Audible are selling an audiobook in Hebrew on a web site dealing with English speaking customers, I am not sure. The other review asks why the audiobook is in a foreign language. So I am not the only one to get caught by this. I tried to get a refund, but the hassle became too much. Audible are NOT GOOD at answering emails. So I gave up and chalked the lost money up to experience. Just wouldn't want anyone else to make the same mistake as me. Personally I think Audible should take this item down or re-write the text to make it very clear that this audio book in in a foreign language. (Note - The one star rating refers to the poor warning on the language, not the content of the book) Ian Rankin Black and Blue You have sent me this in Russian! Please can I return it and have it in English!

See Them Die Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:32:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: See Them Die Subtitle: An 87th Precinct Novel, Book 13 Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Kill me if you can. But Lieutenant Peter Byrnes and his detectives are ready for anything. They certainly arent going to let a challenge like that lie - not from someone like Miranda and not when a tip puts them hot on his trail. As the men of the 87th close in, they could be heading into a deadly gunfight that blows their city apart. Ed McBains See Them Die is a visceral journey into the heart of the 87th Precincts meanest streets, a gritty, adrenaline-fueled freight train that hurtles toward its explosive conclusion. Critic Reviews: McBain forces us to think twice about every character we meeteven those we thought we already knew. (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: I guess I'm done. What would have made See Them Die better? In "Lady Killer" McBain was bragging about how fast he can write one of these, I'm now to the point where I think it should have taken longer. Filling pages with inane bickering between illiterate Puerto Rican teenagers is just not that interesting, not writing really, in my opinion. What was most disappointing about Ed McBains story? What I stated above. Which scene was your favorite? Really can't say, it dragged. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. The cast of characters lost one of their more interesting members and it was almost an afterthought in the end. Any additional comments? Dick Hill is the best, I'll look for him with other authors now.

The Devil's Country Audiobook by Harry Hunsicker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harry Hunsicker) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:49:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Country Author: Harry Hunsicker Narrator: Eric G. Dove Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Former Texas Ranger Arlo Baines didn't come to the tiny West Texas town of Piedra Springs to cause trouble. After his wife and children were murdered, Arlo just wants to be left alone. Moving from place to place seems to be the only thing that eases the pain of his family's violent end. But a chance encounter outside a bar forces him to rescue a terrified woman and her children from mysterious attackers. When the woman turns up murdered the next day - her children missing - Arlo becomes the primary suspect in exactly the same type of crime he is trying desperately to forget. Haunted by the fate of his family, and with the police questioning the existence of the dead woman's children, Arlo decides it's his duty to find them. The question is, just how deep will he have to sink into the dusty secrets of Piedra Springs to save them and clear his name? Members Reviews: A new hitchhiking Knight in Blue Jeans... I have just fallen for a new author! I have never read anything by Harry Hunsicker before but decided to give this one a try and I am so glad I did... This book is very Reacher-ish in that the protagonist, Arlo Baines is a former Texas ranger turned traveler. Going from one town to the next, spending up to three days and then moving on. He gets around by either hitching rides or taking a bus, only wanting to keep on the move, read books and forget about a heinous act that took his wife and children. He's also a "knight" righting wrongs perpetrated on the weaker by those with power. In this book he arrives in a new town and is approached shortly after by a woman dressed in a prairie dress begging for help to escape. She says the people chasing her will kill her and her children. Because of a fight with two men coming to retrieve her and a storm he looses track of her and the next day she is found murdered and her two children are missing. The rest of the book deals with Arlo looking for the children and trying to find out why this woman was killed. Eric G. Dove does an excellent job narrating. He is perfect for this book. Very HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Start of the Arlo Baines series? Arlo Baines is an ex-Texas Ranger whose wife and two young children were murdered 9 years ago in Dallas. The murderers, crooked Dallas cops, are dead by his own hand and his father-in-law, a banker whose illegal activities resulted in the deaths of his daughter and grandchildren, is serving a life sentence in prison. Arlo has for 9 years thumbed and ridden buses around Texas. He finds himself in the small west Texas town of Piedra Springs when he meets a woman and her two children who are attempting to escape a religious cult which has branches throughout the US but is headquartered outside Piedra Springs. That night the woman is murdered and her children disappear. Arlo then runs into a female NY Times reporter whose sister and niece are trapped in the cult. Along the way Arlo and the reporter find that the religion is a front for the cults huge illegal money making operations. Arlo Baines is a very empathetic and likable protagonist! I hope this is the start of a series. Eric G Dove narrates beautifully. Thanks to Audible listener Shelley whose review led me to this novel and this author. Old story, new twist. Same story again, with a new twist and different place.

Dead Weight Audiobook by Steven F. Havill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven F. Havill) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:24:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Weight Subtitle: A Sheriff Bill Gastner Mystery Author: Steven F. Havill Narrator: Rusty Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A well-seasoned 69, Sheriff Bill Gastner knows his Posadas, New Mexico, territory as well as he understands the foibles of the human condition. So when a backhoe crushes a man to death, it's more instinct than fact that leaves him feeling there is more to this "accident" than meets the eye. ©2000 Steven F Havill; (P)2004 Books in Motion Critic Reviews: "Quiet yet powerful human drama resting comfortably with the procedural." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A Very Good Reading Experience Sheriff Bill Gastner is a calm reasoning man in a knee jerk reaction world. He has been a law enforcement officer in his Posadas, New Mexico territory for a long time and he knows it well and he also understands the human's weaknesses of the people that live and die in his community. He is called to the scene of a backhoe accident in the yard of a man who is known to have frequent altercations with a shrew of a wife. A woman that no one likes including most of her children who have flown the coop as soon as their wings could spread. There is something, just a little something off about the scene of the accident and Bill as well as his deputies slowly put together a picture of a tricky homicide rather than an accident. Adding to this problem Gastner has been notified by a few councilmen that they have received letters anonymously charging one of his best young up and coming deputies of receiving kickbacks from Mexican nationals at traffic stops. Again, Gastner does not rush to judgment. He knows his deputies and he considers the problems from all the aspects, from the recipients of the letters, the timing of the letters to the actual reports of the letters and it doesn't stay a puzzle for very long. Although Bill Gastner's reflexes are not what they were, he is nearing retirement; he uses his training, his cunning and most of all his reason. Gastner's department has excellent scene of the crime procedures although there is no CSIing going on. Havill evokes small town America under going changes as all America is. Gastner helps keep a balance. There is a pattern in the letters, the backhoe death and it emerges because the characters in the stories act true to themselves and they reveal eventually the truth. Oh, if life could imitate art. This series is well worth your time to read and enjoy. Soon the little town of Posadas and it's ... I am addicted to the Bill Gastner Mysteries. I've read every one and have gone on to read the continuing saga in the series entitled Posadas County. The author has developed a group of citizens living and working in Posadas who have varied, realistic, interesting and entertaining personalities. Very quickly the reader is drawn into the events taking place and into the lives of those involved. There are usually, if not always, two "mysteries" to solve in each book. The author weaves them together throughout the story without giving away the hows and whys until the end. This series is well worth your time to read and enjoy. Soon the little town of Posadas and it's citizens will become real to you as they did to me. An enjoyable read. I always enjoy the Bill Gastner mysteries since I discovered them. He seems like a real person who's about my age and has some of the same physical limitations I do. Nothing too deep, just a good enjoyable story.

Dead of Night Audiobook by John C. Dalglish

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John C. Dalglish) — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 12:07:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead of Night Subtitle: Detective Jason Strong Series, Book 14 Author: John C. Dalglish Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-16 Publisher: John C. Dalglish Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Jason and Vanessa are back with a new lieutenant and a new case. With the discovery of a young woman's body on a greenway trail, the detectives are thrown into a desperate search for a killer. Using the cover of darkness, he stalks his victims, then disposes of them like roadside trash. To catch him, Jason and Vanessa must maintain their composure while they follow a killer into the Dead of Night. Members Reviews: A scarily plausible murder mystery Another great story involving Detective Jason Strong. The plausibility of the attacks in this story is scary, you would not think twice about getting out of your car to exchange info with the other person in a fender bender. After reading this story I will defiantly think twice about it. I loved the depth that the author has created in the various characters as the books have progressed and with the changes occurring in this book, it will be interesting to see where Jason and Vanessa's lives will lead. Although this is a stand alone story, there are threads that build from book to book creating an interesting world with characters that grow in depth and complexity with each additional story. The narrator of the audiobook fits the story well, bringing the characters and story to life. It is interesting, enjoyable and a little disturbing and I will look forward to another book in this series. I received the audiobook at no cost and under no obligation. Another enjoyable listen Would you consider the audio edition of Dead of Night to be better than the print version? Haven't read the print version of any of Dalglish's books yet Who was your favorite character and why? I like Vanessa. The author is portraying her realistically, with nice touches of home life that must often show up in both the men and women's lives at times Which scene was your favorite? I'm enjoying the scenes with Dr. Josey and the coroner as they give Jason a hard time Any additional comments? I like the realism the author includes in the story - the little things like the dispatch communication, the narrative during the chase, that sort of thing Like a cop show on TV The is an excellent police procedural, but I enjoyed it less than the two prior novels I listened to in this series. The difference is narration.

Murder at Cape Three Points Audiobook by Kwei Quartey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kwei Quartey) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:53:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder at Cape Three Points Subtitle: The Inspector Darko Dawson, Book 3 Author: Kwei Quartey Narrator: Dominic Hoffman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: At Cape Three Points on the beautiful Ghanaian coast, a canoe washes up at an oil rig site. The two bodies in the canoe - who turn out to be a prominent, wealthy, middle-aged married couple - have obviously been murdered; the way Mr. Smith-Aidoo has been gruesomely decapitated suggests the killer was trying to send a specific message - but what, and to whom, is a mystery. The Smith-Aidoos, pillars in their community, are mourned by everyone, but especially by their niece Sapphire, a successful pediatric surgeon in Ghana's capital, Accra. She is not happy that months have passed since the murder and the rural police have made no headway. When the Ghanaian federal police finally agree to get involved, Detective Inspector Darko Dawson of the Accra police force is sent out to Cape Three Points to investigate. Pretty as the coast is, he is not happy to be sent away from his wife and two sons, the younger of whom is recovering from a heart operation. And the more he learns about the case, the more convoluted and dangerous it becomes. Three Points has long been inhabited by tribal villages of subsistence fishers, but real estate entrepreneurs and wealthy oil companies have been trying to bribe the tribes to move out. Dawson roots out a host of motives for murder, ranging from personal vendettas to corporate conspiracies. Members Reviews: Pretty good mystery; Disturbing narration Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? It was well spent for the story but not the listening. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Not quite on the edge but it was a good mystery. Would you be willing to try another one of Dominic Hoffmans performances? Not if he is doing a book from a cultural experience with which he is unfamiliar which seemed to be the case here. Did Murder at Cape Three Points inspire you to do anything? I want to read the 2nd book in this series. Any additional comments? This is my 2nd Darko Dawson mystery. The first was the first, Wife of the Gods. I read the hard copy for that one and enjoyed the writing as well although I thought the author could improve his craft overtime. I think he has with this one although as at least one other reviewer indicated it could have used some better editing. For instance, passages like "...she said sincerely" suggest the author does not trust himself to capture the mood and intent of the character through what he has already set up prior to and in the description of the scene. This one came at the end so perhaps he was rushing to finish. In any case, the story was a pretty good mystery that held the reader to the end. I heard an interview with the author about his love of American detective stories and it seemed to show up too apparently in the "Columbo" type tendency of Darko to always say "...and one more thing" as he is leaving an interrogation. One of the reasons I am attracted to these novels is because they are set in Ghana West Africa, a place for which I am very familiar and have traveled to at least once a year for the past 15+ years. The novels do a great job of capturing the culture, history, and in this one in particular, the contemporary issues the people and country are dealing with.

King City Audiobook by Lee Goldberg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lee Goldberg) — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:07:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King City Author: Lee Goldberg Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Tom Wade is a determined cop and a relentless man of action - equal parts Harry Bosch and Jack Reacher - who battles police corruption and a ruthless crime lord, against impossible odds. Once part of King Citys elite Major Crimes Unit, Sergeant Wade secretly worked with the Justice Department to nail seven of his fellow detectives for corruptioncosting him his marriage and making him a pariah in the police department. So hes exiled by his superiors to one of King Citys most notorious and violent neighborhoods - a poverty-stricken, gang-ridden hellhole known as Darwin Gardens. Its a de facto death sentence. But Wade doesnt fight the potentially fatal reassignment. With just two rookie officers to help him, Wade does the only thing hes wired to do: his job. He moves into an apartment above the substation and then, vastly out-numbered and out-gunned by local gangs, sets out to enforce the law anyway with courage and an unwavering moral code, slowly earning the respect of his newbie officers, the neighborhood residents, and even Darwin Gardens most feared crime lord. When a young womans brutally beaten corpse is dumped in a Darwin Gardens parking lot, Wade uncovers a history of similar killings ignored for years by a police department more interested in politics than justice. So he embarks on an investigation that leads from the squalor of the inner city to the manicured enclaves of the privileged, revealing the complex, sordid, and deadly ways that the two worlds are intertwined.and making him even more hated by those determined to crush him. But for Wade the only thing that matters, in the words of his father, is what you stand for and how strong you stand for it. With that motto long ago etched into his psyche, theres no backing down; theres only whats right - even if it means sacrificing his life. King City brings the sensibility of a classic western to the contemporary crime novel, and the result is an exhilarating read that reinvigorates a tired genre. Members Reviews: First time listening to an audiobook Would you consider the audio edition of King City to be better than the print version? I have not read the print version yet What was one of the most memorable moments of King City? Tough call here, I would say the whole story was memorable. What does Patrick Lawlor bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Patrick was a very good narrator, he put feeling into the story along with changing his voice for each character. Wasn't like listening to a computerized voice Patrick made the story come alive. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed at times

Exit Lines Audiobook by Reginald Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reginald Hill) — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 04:24:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exit Lines Author: Reginald Hill Narrator: Colin Buchanan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Three old men die on a stormy November night: one by deliberate violence, one in a road accident, and one by an unknown cause. Inspector Pascoe is called in to investigate the first death, but when the dying words of the accident victim suggest that a drunken Superintendent Dalziel had been behind the wheel, the integrity of the entire Mid-Yorkshire CID is called into question. ©1984 Reginald Hill; Critic Reviews: "Topnotch....Beautifully drawn characters who excel at clever sleuthing." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: This is how it should be Brilliant interpretation by Colin Buchanan of a great story. Excellent book, excellent narrator. I've long been a fan of Reginald Hill's Dalziel & Pascoe series, and this entry is one of my favorites. And Colin Buchanan is a first-rate narrator, doing the voices and the accents quite well. I'll buy the rest in this series, and I hope more of the series becomes available. Great Characters This book had some great characters who were believable and funny. It also has a decent plot line. I was surprised by the ending. This will make a great listen for someone who is driving or keeping them entertained while engaging in some boring task. Good enough Not the best Dalziel & Pascoe - but good enough. Pascoe is in the lead this time and maybe that is why the plot seems to wander around a bit, but it keeps you listening. great book but better read than heard Any additional comments? Possibly my favorite Reginald Hill, for some reason I didn't find listening to it satisfying. I was unable to take in all the subtle or witty references as I would on the page. The reading was fine, though I was taken aback by Pascoe's strong northern accent---since he was college educated, I would have expected him to have a more up-market accent. This novel has less of Daliel in it than most others, and Daliel is the source of the most funny bits, but the portrayal of old age and its difficulties is very perceptive and moving.

Lady, Lady, I Did It! Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:56:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady, Lady, I Did It! Subtitle: An 87th Precinct Novel, Book 14 Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The only person Detective Bert Kling cares about in this world is his fiancée, Claire Townsend. And when her body is found slain at the infamous bookstore massacre, Bert and every detective in the precinct is determined to get the man responsible. To do so, theyre going to have to figure out the connection between a junkie, a professor, a bookstore owner, and the beautiful fiancée of a cop. When they do, there will be nowhere for the killer to hide. A devastating look at the personal side of a hardened detective, Lady, Lady, I Did It! is a gut-wrenching addition to Ed McBains 87th Precinct series, and it paints, in sharp relief, the squad rooms familial bonds and the price paid for violating its sanctity. Critic Reviews: McBain has the ability to make every character believable - which few writers these days can do. (Associated Press) McBain forces us to think twice about every character we meeteven those we thought we already knew. (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: I'm hooked now, going for #15. First of all, Dick Hill is absolutely the best, I'd love to watch him do this because it can't be just reading. This story is heartbreaking in a couple of different ways and if you've been through the the first 13 you probably feel as I do, these characters are family. This story has some very sad aspects to it that will keep you riveted. Extremely well done.

The Big Silence Audiobook by Stuart M. Kaminsky

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart M. Kaminsky) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:47:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Silence Author: Stuart M. Kaminsky Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Abe Lieberman is a strong, sympathetic character, an Everyman whose love for his family is only matched by his quiet, zealous commitment to justice: "A figure out of Talmudic lore - endearing, wise in his crotchets, weary with his wisdom." says The Washington Post. He loves what he does and it takes its toll as his commitment to what is right is sorely tested every day on the mean streets of Chicago. As a moral man, he is sometimes faced with some uncomfortable ethical choices in order to see that justice - rather than the letter of the law - is metered out. The Big Silence takes Lieberman and his Irish partner, Bill Hanrahan - the Rabbi and the Priest, as they are known on the streets - on a journey that will test their consciences to the limit. When the young son of an informant in a governmental witness protection program is kidnapped and a grisly death occurs, they will have to make some hard choices to make things right. Told with compassion and with the keen insight into the human psyche, The Big Silence is gritty, compelling...and unforgettable. Members Reviews: If Lieberman and Hanrahan arrested me... Would you listen to The Big Silence again? Why? Yes. There is so much humor that you can't possibly retain all of it. And the characters who are as real as humans can be, love each other so much that it is a pleasure just being with them. I don't know how, for the life of me, Mr. Kaminsky kept turning out so many excellent books over the long time that he wrote. Almost like Elmore Leonard. What did you like best about this story? There is nothing to dislike. The Liebermans are a genuine family, with real problems and genuine love among them. Bill Hanrahan is single for much of the book, but his marriage to Iris Chen will be a loving and successful partnership, no matter what the dangerous Liao Woo says about it. The only unlikeable character is Emiliano del Sol, leader of the gang called Los Tentaculos, who is a killer and insane, but whom Lieberman maintains a cautious connection to because they both need each other for favors now and then. Mr. Kaminsky was so prolific (I am assuming that he has passed away; I don't actually know) that he was capable of keeping several series going on for years. This one is my favorite. The series involving Lewis Fonesca, who retired from Chicago to become a process server who lives above a Dairy Queen in Sarasota, Florida, is my second favorite. There are also several excellent stand-alone books: I particularly loved the book featuring the ex-con George Pitty-Pitty Upatniax. And I could go on if I remembered more. I didn't particularly like the series that featured the Hollywood stars. But the plots, particularly in the Lieberman-Hanrahan books, are so interesting that they easily hold your attention, amuse you, make you love the characters in the way that Abe and Bess love each other, and in general make you happy to have read each book that Mr. Kaminsky has written. His wide-ranging imagination is a national treasure in the world of literature. What about Richard Ferrones performance did you like? Everything. His faintly gravelly tone fits the ambience of the setting (Chicago and its police department and the community it serves) perfectly. He delivers the jokes without making a big deal out of them.

Flores Cortadas [Pretty Girls] Audio Libro por Karin Slaughter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karin Slaughter) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 05:34:50 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> Título: Flores Cortadas [Pretty Girls] Autor: Karin Slaughter Narrador: Alicia Hinson Formato: Unabridged Duración: 14 hrs and 16 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-20-16 Editor: HarperCollins Espanol Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 12 votos Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Resumen del editor: La autora best seller número uno internacionalmente, Karin Slaughter, regresa con una novela sofisticada y escalofriante de peligrosos secretos, venganza y absolución inesperada, en la cual dos hermanas que han vivido separadas deben reunirse veinte años después para descubrir la verdad acerca de dos desgarradoras tragedias que devastaron sus vidas. Hermanas. Extrañas. Sobrevivientes. Hace más de veinte años, la hermana adolescente de Claire y Lydia, Julia, se desvaneció sin dejar rastro. Las dos hermanas no han hablado desde entonces, y ahora sus vidas no podrían ser más diferentes. Claire es la glamurosa esposa trofeo de un millonario de Atlanta. Lydia, madre soltera, sale con un exconvicto y batalla por pagar todos los gastos mensuales. Pero ninguna de las dos se ha recuperado del horror y el sufrimiento de la pérdida que las une; una desgarradora herida que se abre cruelmente cuando matan al esposo de Claire. La desaparición de una muchacha adolescente y el asesinato de un hombre de mediana edad, casi un cuarto de siglo después: ¿qué podría relacionarlos? Formando una cautelosa tregua, las hermanas sobrevivientes miran al pasado para encontrar la verdad, desenterrando los secretos que destruyeron su familia hace tantos años...y abriéndose a la posibilidad de redención y venganza, donde menos la esperan. Poderosa, conmovedora y profundamente cautivadora, llena de personajes indelebles y giros inolvidables. Novela maestra de una de las mejores escritoras de suspenso en la actualidad. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Narración no aceptable Llevo escuchando libros en español varios meses y en general creo que Audible tiene mucho por hacer para mejorar la calidad de sus narradores. La narradora de este libro, no lee correctamente, haciendo pausas donde no debe lo que provoca que a veces uno pierda el hilo de la historia. Quizá en gran parte esto se deba a que se nota claramente que su idioma de uso diario no es el español (debe ser el ingles), lo cual se percibe en su deficiente pronunciación y un acento que no es ameno de escuchar. En general esto hace que uno no disfrute la historia.

The Good Cop Audiobook by Dorien Grey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dorien Grey) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 03:26:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Cop Subtitle: A Dick Hardesty Mystery Author: Dorien Grey Narrator: Jeff Frez-Albrecht Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-15 Publisher: Dorien Grey Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: One of the residual spots of conflict in gay rights is the police force, and this audiobook confronts that conflict head-on with the murder of a gay policeman and the investigation by the inimitable Dick Hardesty. We meet many of the familiar characters and get to know Jonathan, a young hustler who becomes more than a casual acquaintance. The entire police force is suspect in this community mystery of intrigue and murder. Members Reviews: What a fantastic story This is one of those stories that will make you cry. It should also make you think. The good cop - a worthy addition to my library I love the writings of Dorien Grey and his Dick Hardesty series in particular. I have all the audio books which have been released up until now and I only finished listening to this story today. I found this book particularly hard to listen to - not because it wasn't up to standard - but because I really get upset with Tom's fate. I felt this when I read the book and felt it today when listening to the story in my car. There is just so much injustice in the world and what happens to Tom isn't fair. That being said, this is also the story where we meet Jonathan. He is a delightful character and he is well matched up with Dick. I really recommend this whole series. Oh Tom! 1/23/2015 Any additional comments? Wow! What an engaging and compelling story of hate, bullying, loss, corruption, and falling in love. This story is so bittersweet for me because I was completely broken hearted for the misery Tom had to go through (I just wanted to protect him) and I was devastated over his death (I was able to picture it perfectly in my mind, just...). -sad sigh- You're given the opportunity to really get to know Tom and to see such a wonderful person go through so much torment was so sad. But I was overjoyed to finally meet John and see how he and Dick became the loving couple they are in The Serpent's Tongue. A fabulous tale that will have you loving, hating, and at moment's, missing the 80s! Amusingly named great series Solid detective novels that happen to be gay. Not pseudo porn romance novel. Interesting relationships that seem real and evolve over the books. Love this series, can't wait for more! Best Dick Hardesty Mystery so Far A good story with solid character development but a simplistic mystery. The main character is still slow on the uptake when it comes to looking at clues and discerning meaning.

The Abducted Audiobook by Roger Hayden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roger Hayden) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:14:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Abducted Subtitle: A Race Against Time, Book 1 Author: Roger Hayden Narrator: Gwendolyn Druyor Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: DBS Publishing LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: To rescue her daughter from a killer, one mother has to play his deadly game. A child predator known as the Snatcher is presumed at large throughout South Florida. To some, he's a ghost. To others, he's evil incarnate. To Sergeant Miriam Castillo, he's the monster who kidnapped her daughter, Ana, leaving behind a horrifying crime scene. With Ana's life hanging in the balance, Miriam enters a nightmarish world to face a remorseless villain who has terrorized her community for far too long. But the Snatcher will also have to contend with the wrath of a woman with nothing to lose. Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned. In this mystery thriller, best-selling author Roger Hayden embarks on a terrifying journey through the darkest recesses of the human mind with The Abducted, a bold new suspense novel certain to have listeners locking their doors at night. Members Reviews: just ok the story was ok, i wasn't crazy about the performer. I DID NOT like the way it ended.

Dead Madonna Audiobook by Victoria Houston

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victoria Houston) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:50:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Madonna Subtitle: A Loon Lake Fishing Mystery, Book 8 Author: Victoria Houston Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When the body of a lovely young woman is found floating beneath a party pontoon on a popular lake in northern Wisconsin on the same morning that a prominent widow is found bludgeoned in her gracious home, Loon Lake Police Chief Lew Ferris is caught short-handed. This is not a problem for Doc Osborne whom she deputizes to act as coroner and to assist with the investigation. Fishing aside, there's nothing Osborne likes better than helping Lew - a world-class fly fisherman in her own right - delve into Loon Lake's criminal underworld. They're joined in their efforts to untangle two seemingly unrelated murders by walleye-expert, talented tracker, and teller of really bad jokes Ray Pradt. A charming resort town on the surface, life in Loon Lake turns murky as bank officials soon discover that both victims' accounts have been looted - along with a dozen others. One grisly development after another further links the two murders even though the victims did not know each other. Wealthy Chicagoans, visiting entrepreneurs, and the young denizens of "Party Cove" complicate the scene. Whoever thought life in the Northwoods could be this dangerous? Members Reviews: Happy Fishing When you meet Lew the police chief and Dr. Osborne , a retired dentist who occasionally works as the assistant medical examiner in Loon Lake you know the day is set for murder and mayhem. A supposed drowning and a murder in town sets the scene for what turns out to be a double homocide investigation. There is a little misdirection and a lot of memorable characters including the part time -when we need him-deputy who has a record, and cops from neighboring towns who just don't want to seem to help. Just sit back and let Lew and the doc take care of business and have a very pleasant evening doing just so. And when they are done solving crimes the are out to the water fishing and giving tips on certain types of flies. Good Fishing Fly Fishing for a Good Mystery Victoria Houston takes us back to Loon Lake, Wisconsin, and all its quirky citizens. Police Chief Lew Ferris and her good friend Doc Osborne try to solve the mystery of two brutally beaten women, tens of thousands of dollars stolen through a bank scam, and one suicide. All the pieces fit neatly together for a satisfying ending. The characters are what drive the books in the series. You will come to care for the Lew and Doc and begin to wonder what Ray will do next. The fishing scenes will entice fishermen but even those who have never picked up a rod will enjoy the passages. Maybe to the point of trying fishing. Make this a vacation read. Dead Madonna I really like this series.The plots are well constructed and the characters are interesting with the sport fishing theme being very prominent.However,there is a degree of sameness about them with only the names being changed!I think the author needs to develope and widen the scope of the background.Whilst I really enjoy reading the novels if one was super critical it could be said that once you have read one you have read them all! Dead Madonna [loon Lake Mystery As I said before Great reading Excellent series. Can be dark at times Book was securely packaged and shipped in a timely manner. Quality was as promised. Excellent series. Can be dark at times, but the violence is handled nicely.

Where Monsters Dwell Audiobook by Jrgen Brekke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jrgen Brekke) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:06:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Monsters Dwell Author: Jrgen Brekke Narrator: David Menkin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A murder at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, bears a close resemblance to one in Trondheim, Norway. The corpse of the museum curator in Virginia is found flayed in his office by the cleaning staff; the corpse of an archivist at the library in Norway is found inside a locked vault used to store delicate and rare books. Richmond homicide detective Felicia Stone and Trondheim police inspector Odd Singsaker find themselves working on similar murder cases, committed the same way, but half a world away. And both murders are somehow connected to a sixteenth century palimpsest book - The Book of John - which appears to be a journal of a serial murderer back in 1529 Norway, a book bound in human skin. A runaway best seller in Norway, Jrgen Brekke's Where Monsters Dwell has since sold to over 14 countries. Where Monsters Dwell is the most awaited English language crime fiction debut in years. Members Reviews: Another Gem From Norway I'm a huge Nesbo fan. Apparently so is Brekke. Early on in the book it appears Norway has a serial killer and guess who the detectives want to call in for help? Harry Hole. Alas, Harry is on a bender. This is fascinating story involving vellum made from skins. The problem is it's from human skin. Fresh human skin. Great detectives, great history, great characters. This isn't Texas Brekke has done an excellent job (and kudos to translator) in this police procedural. It was sometimes difficult (especially at the beginning) to remain engaged in the transitioning narrative (from 1500's Europe, to 21st century Norway and Virginia) and I didn't find the story in Virigina (outside the Poe Museum, that is) as engaging as the other 2 narratives, but by the middle, I was hooked -- and missing sleep. Best moments occur after the 2 police detectives unite in Norway (and my favorite line "This isn't Texas" from Odd Singsaker, the Norwegian detective). It was a bit redolent of those buddy cop films, but I loved the interaction between the characters (and styles.) I especially loved the inclusion (however indirectly) of Poe trivia into the plot. The characters were well-developed and the plotting intriciate. If you are a fan of Nesbo or Fossum (or other Scandinavian mystery writers), you will not be disappointed with this book. David Menken does an excellent job with the narration, especially well with the Virginian accents, which can easily be overdone. I liked that the only other accents were when speakers were not speaking their native langauges (I find it baffling when narrators give people speaking their native languages -- albeit, translated for the "readers" -- foreign accents.) Odd does not pick up his endearing accent until he needs to speak English with his new "partner", Felicia Stone (the Richmond detective.) I am looking forward to many more novels from Brekke! A better narrator could have added a star I love Jo Nesbo, I love Charlie Huston, I love Jussi Adler-Olson, and Stieg Larsson. I like Olen Stenhauer, Ann Cleeves, Peter Robinson and Deborah Crombie . Brekke isn't there yet, but it's still a very decent first novel. His pretty likable main characters have some back story, the ending isn't forecast ahead of time, the plot is fairly well constructed.

Privileged to Kill Audiobook by Steven F. Havill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven F. Havill) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:51:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Privileged to Kill Subtitle: An Undersheriff Bill Gastner Mystery #5 Author: Steven F. Havill Narrator: Rusty Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Wesley Crocker is accused of the murder of young Maria Ibarra, who was found near the "camping place" of the drifter. Crocker's account of the previous night leads Undersheriff Bill Gastner to more troubling questions. Solve another case with . ©1997 Steven F. Havill; (P)2003 Books in Motion Critic Reviews: "A strong sense of place and tough but compassionate characters distinguish this series." (Publishers Weekly) "A mystery that is disarmingly simple on the surface but ultimately reveals surprising depth." (Booklist) Members Reviews: i always enjoy these books Would you consider the audio edition of Privileged to Kill to be better than the print version? yes Who was your favorite character and why? bill hes down to earth and has a certain wit about him that i enjoy Have you listened to any of Rusty Nelsons other performances before? How does this one compare? yes ive liked them all If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? not sure

Threshold Audiobook by G. M. Ford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (G. M. Ford) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:34:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Threshold Author: G. M. Ford Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Between the end of his marriage and the excessive force complaints against him, Detective Sergeant Mickey Dolan is running out of chances. When a powerful and connected city councilman reports that his wife and two daughters have disappeared, Dolan is assigned the case - knowing full well that his career is riding on the outcome. While investigating, Dolan meets Eve Pressman and her remarkable daughter, Grace. Gifted with the ability to bring people out of comas, Grace is reluctant to be thrust into the public eye but determined to help those in need. Eve and Grace may know where Councilman Royster's family is and the terrible truth that sent the three of them into hiding in the first place. Now Dolan faces the toughest choice of his career: Is he still a good cop if he has to do the wrong thing? Members Reviews: Pushed to the Brink by Performance and Plot Two incompatible story lines are combined in this tension filled thriller. A medium who ushers the comatose back to awakeness pairs with an abused family on the run from a powerful and deviant patriarch. Throw in a recently disgraced cop trying to redeem himself and you've got the frenetic domains of Threshold. A solid tale, at times interesting and provocative, which is not helped by the gravelly voiced narrator who doesn't convey the characters as they're described. Horrible narration of mediocre suspense thriller The two plot lines appear to have real potential, but this police procedural is just good enough to earn 3 stars. The narrators voice is wrong, wrong, wrong for this novel.

Disturbing the Dead Audiobook by Sandra Parshall

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sandra Parshall) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 05:42:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Disturbing the Dead Subtitle: A Rachel Goddard Mystery, Book 2 Author: Sandra Parshall Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Tom Bridger, who is half Melungeon, thought he had escaped his mountain community's lingering prejudice against the mixed-race group when he left to work for the Richmond, Virginia, Police Department. Tom was moving up the detective ranks when a family tragedy brought him back home and moved him into his father's job as a county sheriff's deputy. Now the bones of a Melungeon woman who disappeared 10 years ago have surfaced on a remote mountaintop, and all evidence points to murder. Violence escalates as the victim's poor family and the wealthy white family she married into scramble to protect their secrets from Tom's probing. But as he looks into his father's investigation of the case, he finds his father was not the man he idolized. The woman Tom is falling in love with, veterinarian Rachel Goddard, is struggling to start over in a place that holds no memories for her. Rachel puts herself in danger when she befriends Holly, niece of the dead Melungeon woman. As a child, the girl witnessed something that could implicate her aunt's killer, but she is too terrified to tell anyone what she knows. While Rachel is determined to keep Holly safe and help her piece together past events, the guilty are equally determined to silence the girl - and Rachel, too, if necessary. Will this murder be Tom's and Rachel's undoing, or will it free them to look into the future? Members Reviews: Very good mystery Rachel Goddard is a veterinarian who has left hectic Northern Virginia after some sort of tragedy (that is not fully spelled out in this book--which is the second in the series). She has relocated herself to rural Virginia where she has opened a veterinary clinic and is trying to rebuild her life. While it is good that the author did not reveal too much about the first book (so as not to spoil it for people who want to go back and read it next)--listening to this one, out of sequence, was only because the first is not available on Audible (don't know why, hope it will be soon). However, this book works well as a stand-alone. I didn't understand what had taken place before, but it did not get in the way of feeling that this is quite good as it is. It involves a case in which the bones of a Melungeon woman (a mixed race culture that has been in the Virginia/North Carolina area for a very long time) are discovered on a mountain, which re-opens an old cold case. For Deputy Tom Bridger, this is very personal, because his now-deceased father had worked this case before his death. So he feels very invested in solving it. However, he must find a way to manage age-old racist attitudes towards the Melungeons--which is partly his own heritage--and the suspicion they have of the whites who have always looked down upon them in order to find the killer. As he begins his investigation, he discovers Holly, the young niece of the murdered woman, living in fear--though he isn't totally certain why--and tries to help her escape her situation by bringing her to work in Rachel's animal clinic, and also live with her. I think the whole book is really quite good. The part about the Melungeons is fascinating--I have known about them for most of my life, and found the mysteries about their background and heritage fascinating. I think that is what attracted me to this book in the first place.

Deadly Production Audiobook by Terry Odell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Odell) — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:34:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Production Subtitle: Mapleton Mystery, Book 4 Author: Terry Odell Narrator: Steve Marvel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-17 Publisher: Terry Odell Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When life seems too good to be true - watch out. Mapleton Police chief Gordon Hepler thinks his troubles with the small-town politics are behind him. The town council has even awarded him a reserved parking place. But an early morning summons from the new mayor has Gordon on alert. Instead of yet another budget dispute, the mayor announces an independent film company is making a movie in Mapleton. For the mayor, it means good press for Mapleton - and, more importantly - more money for the town coffers. For the citizens, it means rubbing elbows with celebrities. For Gordon, the news means headaches, extra shifts, and scheduling issues. But he's a pro. He'll ensure the company has his full cooperation while continuing to protect his town. When a member of the film crew is found dead, everything goes sideways. The mayor pushes Gordon to adopt a business as usual mentality, and let the film company handle the investigation. But a murder on Mapleton soil makes it Gordon's jurisdiction, and nothing the mayor says can make him halt his investigation. When other members of the cast and crew haven't reported in, Gordon wonders if he's looking for more suspects or more victims. Will Gordon listen to the mayor, or risk his job to find the truth? Members Reviews: Another amazing trip to Mapleton In Deadly Production by Terry Odell, police chief Gordon Hepler gets called in to meet with the new mayor of Mapleton, who informs Gordon that a movie is about to be filmed in Mapleton and surrounding areas starting the next day. Marianna Spellman, the production manager, has everything planned out, dictating to Gordon exactly what she expects of him in a rather rude manner. The whole town gets excited at this prospect, especially because Cassidy Clark, a male heart throb, will appear in the movie and works his charms on the community. Angie, Gordon's lady friend and owner of Daily Bread, the cafe known for making the best cinnamon rolls in the world, is especially excited to learn that they intend to film using her cafe. The next morning, the production gets ready for its filming with the stand-ins and extras, but no one can find the two stand-ins. Someone suggests that they are in the wardrobe trailer, so one of the actresses goes there to look for them. A scream sends Gordon and others running after her to the trailer, where they find the body of Marianna. It's not immediately clear whether Marianna's death is natural or murder, so they must investigate as if it is murder, just in case it isn't natural. But as they begin to investigate, they notice that several people, including Yolanda Orozco, the head of the wardrobe, appear to be missing. Further, after a while Gordon spots that Marianna's trailer has been jimmied open and trashed. But things get even more confusing when the coroner says the preliminary cause of death was that her heart stopped. But since all deaths ultimately are caused by the heart's stopping to beat, this doesn't help much. They will have to wait for the post-mortem the next day and a more detailed tox screen. The pressure is on for the police department as they race to find a cause of death and a potential killer while the movie people are still in Mapleton. And the production company has become determined to leave in order to prevent its filming schedule from getting interrupted.

Unwanted Audiobook by Kristina Ohlsson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kristina Ohlsson) — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 01:27:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unwanted Author: Kristina Ohlsson Narrator: Justine Eyre Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In the middle of a rainy Swedish summer, a little girl is abducted from a crowded train. Her distraught mother was left behind at the previous station in what seemed to be a coincidence. The train crew was alerted and kept a watchful eye on the sleeping child. But when the train pulled into Stockholm Central Station, the little girl had vanished. Inspector Alex Recht, assisted by the investigative analyst Fredrika Bergman, are assigned to what at first appears to be a classic custody fight. But when the child is found dead in the far north of Sweden with the word "unwanted" scribbled on her forehead, the case soon turns into the investigation team's worst nightmare - the pursuit of a brilliant and ruthless killer. Critic Reviews: "Superior prose, plotting, and characterization.... readers will look forward to spending more time in the company of the intriguing Bergman." Publishers Weekly) "Expect Ohlsson to join Nesbo on most readers' can't-miss lists." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Boring story, bad accents What disappointed you about Unwanted? This story dragged on and on... I gave up on the story. Definitely not up to the standards of Scandinavian noir found in Sjowall and Wahloo, Henning Mankell, or Jo Nesbo. The premise was good - but immediately plummeted from there, digressing into repetitive and uninteresting details about characters I didn't care about. . . and the performer was irritating. Why, in a novel set in Sweden, did she feel compelled to give everyone an accent? Mostly, they sounded like cardboard German characters - definitely nothing like Swedes I personally know. The accents were completely unnecessary and quite irritating. Hard to distinguish individual characters. What was most disappointing about Kristina Ohlssons story? Dull - the author focused on characters who were completely predictable. Much less attention to the mystery. The setting was completely forgettable. The author's name sounds Scandinavian, but I kept wondering if she'd ever visited Sweden, much less live there? There was NO sense of location, which is normally one of the best aspects of Scandinavian noir. The story could have been set in Iowa - and at least that might have eliminated the cardstock accents used by the narrator. How did the narrator detract from the book? Gave all the characters bizarre accents, which sounded more like Germans than Swedes, and were completely unnecessary. The story is supposed to be set in Sweden. The "accents" just distracted. Basically had two modes for characters, German gravel voiced, or German not gravel voiced. Every time a character spoke I was irritated. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Irritation, disappointment Spoiled by the narration Ohlsson has created an interesting cast of characters in this book - with an interesting, if depressing, storyline.

The Tin Roof Blowdown Audiobook by James Lee Burke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:11:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tin Roof Blowdown Subtitle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In the midst of it all is Robicheaux, doing his best to help regulate the post-Katrina madness, all the while on a dogged search for a pair of dangerous fugitives, a dope-addicted, fallen priest, and a vigilante insurance salesman who takes his family's protection too far. This promises to be the most taxing and emotional case Robicheaux has had to work. In his singular style, which defies genre, James Lee Burke has created a haunting picture of life in New Orleans after Katrina. Filled with complex characters and vivid descriptions of the destruction and death that gripped the Big Easy, The Tin Roof Blowdown is an action-packed crime thriller as well as a poignant story of what disaster and desperation can do to people. Critic Reviews: "Meticulously textured....dense, rich prose that draws the reader into a web of greed and violence." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Most Exciting Mystery Ever The author has woven a wonderfully exciting story into the excitement of hurricane Katrina. A heart-stopper. Don't miss it!!

Deadly Bonds Audiobook by L. J. Sellers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L. J. Sellers) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:17:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Bonds Subtitle: A Detective Jackson Novel, Book 9 Author: L. J. Sellers Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When a young mother is found murdered in a derelict Eugene neighborhood - and her terrified young son is discovered hiding beneath the floorboards - Detective Jackson reluctantly takes the case. His own life is already in chaos, with his runaway teenage daughter, Katie, still gone and his girlfriend, Kera, facing her own family crisis. Matters get more complicated when the orphaned boy bonds with Jackson, triggering unexpected emotions and compromising his ability to investigate. Meanwhile, Detective Evans, one of Jacksons most valuable colleagues, is pulled off the case to look into the death of a University of Oregon football star - leaving the homicide task force shorthanded. As Jackson works to solve the murder and find a home for little Benjie, he soon faces devastating choices that threaten everything he holds dear. Members Reviews: Great reading Got into Wade Jackson novels not too long ago, narration makes it easy to get into books quicker and makes the work day go by easier. sellers tells a gripping compelling story What made the experience of listening to Deadly Bonds the most enjoyable? I found the story to be compelling, there were enough twists, and turns to keep the story fresh. The story was gripping,little Benjie daughter Katie, and Jackson's tough decisions kept things boiling. What did you like best about this story? I am a sucker for police stories, and this one kept me on the edge of my seat because it was unpredictable. Which scene was your favorite? When Benjie plunged the eppi pen into Buckley. That was a clever plot twist. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Here is justice being served in a delightful, and satisfying way captivating good story . held my attention. very touching expecially at the very end. I was pleased with this happy ending I enjoyed this police procedural! Deadly Bonds is book #9 of this 11 book Detective Wade Jackson series by L.J Sellers. After book #3 the author changed narrators to Patrick Lawlor which was a positive move. Of the five books in the series to which I have listened this one and Dying for Justice are my favorites. Deadly Bonds is about a murder case that becomes very personal for Jackson because it directly involves Katie his wayward daughter who is in her late teens, his brother, the woman he loves, and the three year boy he is likely to adopt. The novels in the series are set in Eugene, Oregon the home of the state university. I still do not understand why so many police procedural and modern detective mysteries are written by Oregon female authors and why most are terrific. Just read my full review!!! Ok. Ive made it to book nine only because its free with kindle unlimited to be an Audible book other wise I wouldnt have touched this series. Seriously. I was frustrated with the main character for how he treated the girlfriend he is supposed to love but basically and eventually cheats on but always puts Work first. Then his kid is kidnaped and guess what... he still puts being a detective first. F***ing stupid!!! I could tolerate this series for audible while I do normal house work and my sewing but now its just stupid! And how convenient is it that Jacksons case and that Evans cases magically always link together... come on get more creative would ya?!?! I wont be finishing this series or anything else from this L. j. Sellers.

Kvinden de meldte savnet [The Woman They Reported Missing] Audiobook by Sara Bldel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sara Bldel) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 22:41:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kvinden de meldte savnet [The Woman They Reported Missing] Author: Sara Bldel Narrator: Ghita Lerhmann Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: ArtPeople Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Da en kvinde bliver drbt i England, viser det sig helt overraskende, at hun egentlig er dansk, og at hun i 18 r har stet p dansk politis liste over savnede. Der er ingen spor efter gerningsmanden, s engelsk politi prver i stedet at finde et motiv til drabet. Derfor beder de kriminalassistent Louise Rick fra eftersgningsafdelingen undersge, hvorfor en rkke danskere har indsat meget store belb p kvindens bankkonto. Det bliver starten p en strre efterforskning. Da alt er afdkket, har man ikke bare fundet det chokerende svar, men hele sagen kommer ogs til at vende op og ned p alt i Louises liv. Please note: This audiobook is in Danish.

Kald mig prinsesse [Call Me Princess] Audiobook by Sara Bldel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sara Bldel) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:53:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kald mig prinsesse [Call Me Princess] Author: Sara Bldel Narrator: Githa Lehrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-10 Publisher: ArtPeople Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Drabsafdelingen p Kbenhavns Politigrd modtager en anmeldelse om voldtgt af en ung kvinde. Kriminalassistent Louise Rick sttes p sagen, og snart viser det sig, at opklaringsarbejdet bliver mere kompliceret end ventet. Kvinden er nemlig blevet voldtaget af en mand, hun har mdt p en datingside p internettet, og den identitet, han har opgivet, er falsk. En gennemgang af uopklarede voldtgtssager afslrer flere med et tilsvarende mnster, og da en ung kvinde kort efter findes kvalt i forbindelse med endnu en voldtgt, sttes alle ressourcer i afdelingen ind p at finde den serieforbryder, der opererer i ly af internettets anonymitet. Men alle spor ender blindt, og det gr op for Louise Rick, at de er ndt til tage utraditionelle metoder i brug, hvis de vil finde manden, inden der sker en ny forbindelse. Derfor opretter hun selv en netdating-profil. Please note: This audiobook is in Danish.

Out of the Blues Audiobook by Trudy Nan Boyce

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trudy Nan Boyce) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 07:17:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of the Blues Author: Trudy Nan Boyce Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From an author with more than 30 years' experience in the Atlanta Police Department comes a riveting procedural debut introducing an unforgettable heroine. On her first day as a newly minted homicide detective, Sarah "Salt" Alt is given the cold-case murder of a blues musician whose death was originally ruled an accidental drug overdose. Now new evidence has come to light that he may have been given a hot dose intentionally. And this evidence comes from a convicted felon hoping to trade his knowledge for shortened prison time...a man who Salt herself put behind bars. In a search that will take her into the depths of Atlanta's buried wounds - among the city's homeless, its politically powerful churches, commerce and industry, and the police department itself - Salt probes her way toward the truth in a case that has more at stake than she ever could have imagined. At once a vivid procedural and a penetrating examination of what it means to be cop, Out of the Blues is a remarkable crime debut. Critic Reviews: "A fresh, gritty debut. Boyce unveils one of the best new series characters in ages.... A book that combines fast-paced suspense with moving insights." (Number-one New York Times best-selling author Lisa Gardner) Members Reviews: Slooooow Took way too long to get to any kind of point (3, count 'em, 3 separate dream sequences in the first few chapters alone - space wasters in my opinion), and once the point sort of began to swim into view, I found I didn't care. Rebecca Lowman is one of my favorite narrators ( the reason I tried this book in the first place), but even she couldn't save this for me.

A Discount for Death Audiobook by Steven F. Havill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven F. Havill) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:43:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Discount for Death Author: Steven F. Havill Narrator: Stephanie Brush Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this sequel to Steven Havill's Scavengers, Estelle Reyes-Guzman plunges into her new job as undersheriff of Posadas County and the action never stops. As Bill Gastner, recently retired sheriff, lurks diplomatically in the background, Estelle must deal with the disappearance of a local insurance broker who was about to be indicted for fraud. A far worse challenge comes when one of her officers, on a wild chase through town, causes the death of a young single mother in a motorcycle crash. And if that wasn't enough, now there is a dead body. It looks like suicide...or does it? ©2003 Steven F Havill; (P)2005 Books in Motion Members Reviews: Excellent Rural Who-Done-It Well written story and engaging plot with interesting twists sweep the reader along. Author shows keen familiarity with small-town, rural policing and well above-average knowledge of law enforcement operations, equipment, and customs. The reader is not tricked but facts can sometimes (as in real life) prompt erroneous conclusions. A good read with real mystery and only minimal violence. Intelligence and knowledge of people are more helpful than fighting skills in this story. Seems well proofread and professionally edited. Another mystery winner! Great series. I think anyone who likes the SouthWest and Border stories will love this series. I love the strong family values portrayed by the undersheriff and her husband ,the Dr. Action, mystery ,and good writing ,this series is great! A Good Read This book (number 2 in th series.) is well written with good plot development and charismatic "good guys" and I enjoyed the time I spent with it, although I must confess I guessed the perpetrator a little earlier than I did in book one. There is a lot of local color as one glimpses lif in a Tex-Mex border town. A Discount for Death Was an excellent book that picked up just where the first one left off. I have already read the third in the series as well. I didn't realize thought that there was an entire other series featuring Billl Gastner as the main character that precedes this series, I will have to go back and read those too. I highly recommend these books for anyone who enjoys mysteries about the southwest/west. Fans of Tony Hillerman and Margaret Coel will probably enjoy these very much too. Interesting Plot, Well-Developed Characters A well-paced novel with enough plot twists to keep up interest and well-developed characters that make you care about them. Another very good novel by Havill. I'm working on reading the complete series.

Committed Audiobook by E.H. Reinhard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E.H. Reinhard) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 23:46:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Committed Subtitle: An Agent Hank Rawlings FBI Thriller Series, Book 3 Author: E.H. Reinhard Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A wanted serial killer and his girlfriend are on a bloody killing spree across the United States. Agents Hank Rawlings and Beth Harper, along with the rest of their team, are on a nationwide manhunt to bring them to justice. Scene after scene and body after body only add to the media coverage. The wanted couple's faces are splashed across every television and cover the front pages of every newspaper, yet Hank's team remains a step behind - leaving them searching through the wreckage and bodies left in the couple's wake. As the pair takes a turn for the border, Hank must pull out all the stops to capture the murderous lovers before they take more lives, cross the border, and slip through the FBI's grasp. The hunt is on. Members Reviews: Book #3 is a WINNER!! E H Reinhard is back on track with this third book in the Hank Rawlings series. His first book was a huge success and hooked me on this author. His second book made me wonder if he was a one hit wonder! I decided to give him one more try and am so glad I did. This book is Excellent. There is a male/female couple traveling across country stealing vehicles and money and brutally killing the owners. They could have easily just disappeared but the girl has a penchant for fire and is literally leaving a breadcrumb trail for Hank and his partner Beth to follow. The book starts with a bang and comes to an explosive conclusion. A few sad scenes that lead Hank's wife to decide she would like to adopt a child. For anyone who hasn't listened to this series, the wife (Karen) rules the roost. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. This series is back on track Book 2 of the FBI Agent Hank Rawlings series was not very good, but Committed puts the series firmly back on track. It is great suspense listening. A Bonnie and Clyde type pair are traveling around the US murdering people and stealing vehicles with the FBI always two or three steps behind. Todd McLaren does a fine job of narrating. pretty good Accidently ordered the wrong book, and ameaditly left on a road trip. Not a bad story, but was a bit startled by the girl voices;)

Fatal Puzzle Audiobook by Catherine Shepherd, Julia Knobloch (translator)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Shepherd) — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 10:24:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Puzzle Author: Catherine Shepherd, Julia Knobloch (translator) Narrator: Mikael Naramore, Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: 1495: In the peaceful medieval city of Zons, on the banks of the Rhine, a young woman is found hanging from a parapet, raped and mutilated. A month later, another maiden falls prey. Bastian Mühlenberg, head of the City Guard, is determined to decipher the murderer's gruesome code, unaware that he and the woman he loves are in the killer's sights. With the help of an old psychic, a priest, and the stars above, Mühlenberg must solve the "fatal puzzle" before it's too late. Present day: Journalist Emily Richter is thrilled when she's assigned a series of articles about the historic Zons killings. However, right before her stories are to be published, a young woman's body is found hanging from a city tower - grossly maimed and wearing a linen gown, like her medieval predecessors. Detective Oliver Bergmann leads the investigation, tapping the knowledge of the attractive young journalist. Working together - and using Mühlenberg's old notes - they race to stay one step ahead of the copycat killer. Members Reviews: It had promise... I was curious when I saw the length of the book and wondered if an author could do justice to a good, complex thriller in that time frame. The story was interesting, shifting from present day to 15th century and back many times. The shifts are well marked (important). Takes place in Germany (German author - good translation ). I found there's a nagging sense of the supernatural in the tone, and I was hoping the author could resolve it without going there. Spoiler Alert: So I listened to it. And as it's wrapping up, the one puzzler as to whether the supernatural or time travel was involved has not been answered. And I swear, practically in the middle of a sentence that is beginning a next chapter, the narrator says: "to be continued..." In my opinion, if the author had left it where Anna is wondering if she has imagined her encounters with Bastian, that would have been satisfactory. Kind of leave it to the reader to decide. That makes this book something that could stand alone, and I would have given it a better rating. I don't know whether, all in all, I liked the story enough that I would want to continue with the series. I think a series based on a modern-day writer researching crimes of the past might be interesting, and I don't know whether that's where this author is going. It is all in the stars Story is set in Germany during the 14th century and the present. The mystery of a serial killer and the detectives who solved mystery and captured the killer. Narration was good. Spoilers Below (Marked), Unexciting I like historical mysteries and I have had some success when it comes to enjoying books from the Crossing imprint translated from the German. This one that I chose from Kindle Unlimited was not particularly exciting though. I'm not sure if it is the writer, the translator or the narrator who is the problem. One of the features that attracted me to this book was the availability of Audible narration. The narrator's voices was not unpleasant but there was something about it that just made it not too exciting.

Rizzo's War Audiobook by Lou Manfredo

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lou Manfredo) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:12:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rizzo's War Author: Lou Manfredo Narrator: Bobby Cannavale Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: "There's no wrong, there's no right, there just is." This is the refrain of Joe Rizzo, a decades-long veteran of the NYPD, as he passes on the knowledge of his years of experience to his ambitious new partner, Mike McQueen, over a year of riding together as detectives in the 62nd Precinct in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. McQueen is fresh from the beat in Manhattan, and Bensonhurst might as well be China for how different it is. They work on several cases, some big, some small, but the lesson is always the same. Whether it's a simple robbery or an attempted assault, Rizzo's saying always seems to bear out. When the two detectives are given the delicate task of finding and returning the runaway daughter of a city councilman, who may or may not be more interested in something his daughter has taken with her than in her safety, the situation is much more complex. By the end of Rizzo and McQueen's year together, however, McQueen is not surprised to discover that even in those more complicated cases, Rizzo is still right - there's no wrong, there's no right, there just is. Rizzo's War is an introduction to a wonderful new voice in crime fiction in the Big Apple, ringing with authenticity, full of personality, and taut with the suspense of real, everyday life in the big city. Critic Reviews: "Lou Manfredo gets it. As a depiction of the Byzantine, politicized existence of a working American police department, Rizzo's War stands as a valuable primer. This is good police work as it actually occurs - full of flaw and compromise, absent the pristine science of television procedurals, and bearing only a vague resemblance to what any social or legal philosopher might define as justice. With all of that said, though, sometimes good police work is nearly enough." (David Simon, creator of The Wire) Members Reviews: Hear's my must listen list...and review! My reviews seldom do justice to any of the best mystery/thrillers I've read. When I'm shopping for a book, reader reviews have a huge impact on my purchases. I get frustrated trying to scroll through others' reviews to find the "can't misses." So following this review are a few of my best bets and can't misses! Rizzo is an honest, grizzled veteran teaching his newly promoted partner how things get done in New York. The performance by reader Bobby Cannavale is outstanding, bringing every character to life as I'm sure the author intended.The characters are fantastic, each with extraordinary depth. This is no trite story. But the mystery itself is where the story falls short of 5 stars. I found the politics, maze of inner-department workings, and relationships engrossing. I enjoyed the whole experience and will probably listen again based on the reader alone. Here are a few of my can't misses in the thriller category. You can look up reviews on each one, but don't miss any of these! Gutshot Straight, Dawn Patrol, Winter of Frankie Machine, Paranoia, Power Play, all 5 of Nesbo's Harry Hole books, Rain Gods, Crusader's Cross. I've listened to each of these more than once. Better still, my wife who shies away from this category, loved these as well. Excellent Author, Excellent Narrator Lou Manfredo's debut is an honest look at police station politics and officer experiences. I look forward to Manfredo's next novel.

Things Unseen Audiobook by Chris Lester

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Lester) — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 02:50:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Things Unseen Subtitle: Metamor City Author: Chris Lester Narrator: Chris Lester Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Liminal Corvid Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Lt. Kathryn Kitaen, a detective of Magic Affairs for the Metamor City Police Department, is not having her best day. An unidentified man in her precinct has been burned to death by unknown magic. A powerful wizard has erased the evidence from the crime scene. The commander of a powerful paramilitary organization wants to pick a fight over jurisdiction. And to top it all off, the Empire's top spymaster wants her to find his missing daughter: a spoiled and decadent heiress who's infamous for sparking scandal and controversy wherever she goes. Together with her partner, the Elven life-mage David Silverleaf, Kate must expose a conspiracy of silence in the highest ranks of the Empire's nobility: a web of lies that has already claimed one life, and threatens to take more. To get to the truth - to protect the city she loves - Kate will have to unravel a mystery that has baffled the Empire for a generation...a mystery that began in a magic-filled jungle on the other side of the world.... Members Reviews: Supernatural, Law and Order, and D&D in one As a fan of Metamor City, I knew what to expect from the setting. The complex characters and rich world are encompassing. Be warned listener. This book is difficult to pause. Intricate storytelling in a fabulous new world Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, absolutely. Good quality sound, particularly for an independent production. The author reads his own work and each of his character voices is distinct and vivid. The world of Metamor is distinctive, well fleshed, and fascinating. Strong characters, solid plot, and some interesting story hooks that left me satisfied with this book but definitely looking forward to more. What other book might you compare Things Unseen to and why? Nothing quite leaps to mind. Things Unseen can be considered Urban fantasy, but it takes place in a world that is like Earth but with a radically different timeline. Magic isn't just in the open - it's never been hidden. In spite of this, technology is just as important a force in the world. It's not quite like anything I can call to mind having read. Have you listened to any of Chris Lesters other performances before? How does this one compare? I listened to Chris Lester's Making the Cut, which was a free full-cast audiobook released through The Metamor City Podcast. He has several other shorter works which can also be found through this source, some in the same world and some not. He has always been a good writer, but I think he has improved quite a lot. If you like this book, I recommend looking up his podcast or buying anything else by him on audible. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There are a couple of pretty intense and violent scenes in this book. The main character starts out humorous, but she has some growing to do throughout the book and most of it isn't pleasant for her. It's got a fair amount of emotional punch, with some light horror elements. Any additional comments? Definitely listen to this book if you like gritty, detailed urban fantasy with a dash of humor and a dollop of light horror, with just a dash of philosophy. There's plenty of action, but it takes a little time to get there. There are a couple of kinky bits too, but nothing terribly graphic. A murder mystery wrapped up in guns and magic and possibly the end of the world.

Backstrom: He Who Kills the Dragon Audiobook by Leif GW Persson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leif GW Persson) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:55:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Backstrom: He Who Kills the Dragon Author: Leif GW Persson Narrator: Erik Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From a master of Scandinavian crime fiction - the first in a brilliant series of novels centered around the investigations of one irascible, obdurate, and very thirsty Swedish police officer: Detective Superintendent Evert Bäckström of the National Murder Squad. Detective Bäckström is Persson's persistently repulsive yet undeniably brilliant comic creation - an unforgettable cop winding his way through the black comedy of a crime scene, and managing to upset nearly everyone in the process. When a newspaper delivery boy finds a 68-year-old alcoholic lying dead in his apartment - beaten with a saucepan lid and hammer, and then strangled - everyone expects an open-and-shut murder case, everyone that is but Hawaiian-shirt clad Detective Bäckström who's been assigned to lead the investigation team. Under strict orders from his doctor to improve his health as quickly as possible, Bäckström has begun stumbling to work on foot, and even eating vegetables. The police force isn't what it used to be though, and now that it's crowded with women and foreigners resisting a drink is harder than ever before. But when the newspaper boy goes missing, Bäckström's suspicions are proven correct, giving his irrepressible mix of luck and laziness a chance to save the day, while managing to upset nearly everyone in the process. Members Reviews: Swedish names tough It was hard for me to follow all the names and keep the players straight. The story was a good one but it felt a little muddled and I found myself wanting to be done with this one and move on. I thought that the narrator did a very good job. Does the world need another jerk detective? Yes! Normally when I figure out the whodunit too early in the book it's a bad sign, but this case is a total exception. Excellent characters, multiple plots, and entertaining dialogue makes this a winner. Detective Archie Bunker Very good read, but would have been much better with a different narrator someone take that guy off of Thorazine lost in translation, I hope Difficult to make it through, between the rambling and disjointed writing and the distracting narration. Would not recommend struggling through. Great performance; confusing at times The performance was excellent, but I struggled to stay with it at times. Like (probably) most people, I was led to this title by the premiere of the American TV show, which I've been enjoying. I assumed that the Backstrom of the novels would be much grittier than the TV version--you can only go so far on TV, and Hollywood is only willing to be un-PC to a certain (very tame) point--and I was certainly not disappointed on that score. I found myself flailing a bit; things felt disjointed at times, so much so that it prompted me to scan back at several points to make sure I didn't miss something or inadvertently hit the skip button. I'm not sure if that's owed to the original writing or some clunky translation or both. Overall, however, I enjoyed it, and I'll probably check out other Backstrom titles.

The Killing Hour Audiobook by Paul Cleave

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Cleave) — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:47:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killing Hour Author: Paul Cleave Narrator: Paul Ansdell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-15 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Imagine waking up covered in blood - but it's not your blood. The morning paper reports that two young women were brutally murdered. You recognize their names. Pieces of the night before come back to you through the haze. And now you're the suspect in their grisly deaths. Welcome to Charlie's world. On the run, Charlie suspects a man named Cyris, but no one believes that Cyris exists. Not the police and not Charlie's ex-wife, Jo, though she wants to trust that the man she once loved is innocent. Soon Charlie has Jo bound and gagged in the trunk of his car, fleeing across the countryside while the killing hour approaches yet again. Members Reviews: U.G.H.!!!! Caveat Emptor Unlikeable Grusom Humans.... U.G.H. -> Such a pity. Paul Cleave's "Cemetery Lake" was so weirdly captivating. I'd called that novel, "Complex. Inventive. Thoughtful. Oh... and dark." So it didn't take me long to download this suceeding story in the Christ Church series. It took less time to decide to return "The Killing Hour". These characters are DEE-PRESS-ING and the plot did NOT intrigue me. Some time ago I reviewed Dennis Lehane's "Live By Night" and wrote, "...since downloading "Live by Night" I've thrice restarted the work from its beginning, hoping each time it'd fire my imagination. But frankly I disliked every one of the characters in the book. I find them grim and complexly depressing" DITTO "The Killing Hour", a read that Paul Andsell's talent couldn't save. I still respect Lehane and Paul Cleave's talent. Just hated each of these stories. Maybe you won't? The thing is, I've read other Lehane's and really liked them, I probably won't buy any more Cleaves's. Caveat Emptor, K? Loved it I couldn't stop listening. The many unexpected twists held my attention right to the end. Hard to follow Story keeps switching from 1st person to third person and then in and out of dreams making it extremely hard to follow.

Alex Landon Starter Library Audiobook by Gavin Reese

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gavin Reese) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 04:30:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alex Landon Starter Library Subtitle: Alex Landon Thrillers Author: Gavin Reese Narrator: Stephen Floyd Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-17 Publisher: Cyanide Publishing Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The Alex Landon Starter Library. Operation Barricade. Arizona drug task force detectives and SWAT teams begin using coordinated, small-unit military tactics to combat human trafficking and narcoterrorism, and quickly make several multimillion dollar seizures. When the Mexican drug cartels retaliate by viciously targeting the officers and their families, how can the cops protect the community while fighting to defend themselves? The Recidivist. Homicide detectives identify the lone suspect in a heinous double murder as the victims' son, a recently paroled meth-addict, adamantly professes his innocence and blames an unidentified killer. As politicians, police administrators, and the victims' family demand the ex-con's immediate conviction, mounting conflicts force detectives to question both his guilt, and their moral and legal obligations to investigate exculpatory evidence. The Toxin. Cops investigate a series of seemingly unrelated mass murders caused by an unknown biotoxin. As hundreds frantically work to identify the agent and its antidote, the unidentified suspects begin targeting cops, prosecutors, and judges with such ferocity that law enforcement must choose between protecting the public and protecting itself. Members Reviews: Spellbinding tension from a police officer who writes with authority from his own experience There are writers and there are cops. Gavin Reese is both and it shows. His detailed descriptions of what it's like to be a police officer are startlingly realistic. Granted, this book is a teaser for future novels. Each story ends on a cliffhanger but for the low price you can get a taste of what happens when a professional who deals with these situations every day writes fiction. It's well worth it. The first story is a pulse-pounding adventure with narcotics smugglers in the desert. The details are so exacting and the tension is so high I felt like I was there. The second is a gruesome crime scene that is not for the squeamish. It's loaded with emotion as the cop faces both his own revulsion and the fact that what he finds relates to someone he loves. Powerful stuff. The third story is a nail-biting scenario about an airborne narcotic infesting a building. I can't wait to read the three novels that sprout from these spellbinding beginnings. A really good Starter Library I enjoyed reading this Starter Library. I can't wait to read more from this author. His writing has you begging for more. Great reading (Listening) book Love my ebooks and loved these stories. "Alex Landon Starter Library" is a 36-Page Collection of 3 Short Stories - Okay on Kindle, Disappointing on Audible The Kindle version is a good buy, at free, for this 36-page collection of short stories, but the audible version was a disappointment. The narrator reads a little too fast, but also, he is reading it, rather than narrating it in style that would permit the information to roll around inside my head. Okay, that short shrift needs some explanation. The writer has the mechanics of writing down pretty well, but not the art. What i mean is, he tells us, rather than shows us, what is happening.Further, the story feels rushed. Having stated what I found wanting, I hasten to add that I would read other stories by this writer.

The Ragmans Memory Audiobook by Archer Mayor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Archer Mayor) — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:04:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ragmans Memory Subtitle: The Joe Gunther Mysteries, Book 7 Author: Archer Mayor Narrator: Tom Taylorson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A small girl brings Joe Gunther a bird's nest - made partially of human hair. In the search to match a body - and an identity - to the hair's owner, Joe comes across an unexplained death, a grisly murder, and a sudden disappearance. All seem to be entangled in a puzzling web of municipal corruption, blackmail, and industrial espionage. A shell-shocked World War II veteran nicknamed the Ragman may hold the key to it all - but only if Joe can get him to talk before the murderer strikes again. Members Reviews: If you a fan of this series read it I read he first two book in this series they both were better than this one. I guess every murder needs to be investigated, even those of homeless people and those waiting to die in a nursing home. These victims were very unappealing, and not very interesting. Lt Joe Gunther of the Brattleboro Police force ties these seeming unrelated murders, to political fraud involving the building of a convention center. This book with detailed police procedures, and meetings gets boring at times. maybe that's good, a touch of reality. Some of the characters were hard to follow and were probably developed in earlier books . I was familiar Gail, Willy and few others from the first two books of the series, but that I jumped from book 2 to 7, I feel I lost something, and it was difficult to follow the characters (although Mayor, tried introducing them early in the book). Some of the scams in the plot, lack creditability. because they were weak. Unfortunately I don't want to get into describing this because I would give away to much of the story. I enjoy the authors style of telling the story through Gunther, and solving the mystery as he or his associates discover clues. I would give this book 3 1/2 stars. It was entertaining reading, but not exciting. None of the victim were developed to the point where you had any real compassion for them. They were very one dimensional, and shallow, So there was no great feeling of suspense, but a dry textbook type of investigation. Although there was a sense that their killer should be brought to justice. Now I have to go back to book 3 and read the series in order. Highly recommend to everyone Love this series! The story moves at a good pace, the author does not bog the reader down with unnecessary descriptions and yet, he always makes it seem as if I am right there as the action takes place. This is one series that I can read again, can't say that with most books I read. Love this series!!! An uneven offering from Mayor. Mayor returns with Joe Gunther and the Brattleboro PD. But this entry is uneven, both in story and writing. A young girl comes to the police station with a clutch of hair, obviously human. The hair was retrieved from a nest built in her yard by birds she has come to watch with great interest. She brings the find to the PD against the wishes of her mother. The find leads to human bones and a gold tooth. Gunther traces the remains to a missing young woman. The woman, Shawna, left a no-where life and found herself in Brattleboro. A fifteen million dollar construction project is underway in Brattleboro after a brief interruption.

In Too Deep Audiobook by Adam Croft

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Croft) — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 14:15:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Too Deep Subtitle: Knight & Culverhouse, Book 5 Author: Adam Croft Narrator: Adam Croft Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-17 Publisher: Adam Croft Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: No clues. No time. One chance to expose a terrifying secret. DS Wendy Knight has endured both tragedy and pain in her short time with Mildenheath CID's murder squad. Her grizzled partner DCI Jack Culverhouse has seen it all. But neither of them is prepared for a case without a single lead. A journalist with her finger on the pulse of Mildenheath's corrupt underbelly is beaten within an inch of her life. With a comatose victim and a defenceless child as the only witness, Knight and Culverhouse must reveal the horrifying truth before the ruthless killer comes back to finish the job. In Too Deep is a police procedural crime novel that can be enjoyed as a standalone or as the fifth book in the Knight & Culverhouse series. If you like gritty criminal investigations, fast-paced mysteries, and surprises you won't see coming, then you'll love the latest entry from Adam Croft, the author of Her Last Tomorrow. Members Reviews: Thoroughly enjoyable Exceptional story, very intriguing and an enjoyable voice to listen too. I loved it! Thankyou

Killer's Payoff Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 08:37:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer's Payoff Subtitle: 87th Precinct, Book 6 Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Its like an old-time gangster movie: A speeding car, a blazing gunand suddenly a guy walking down the street without a care in the world is lying in the gutter without a head on his shoulders. But who pulled the high-powered trigger that turned Sy Kramer from a blackmailer into a chalk outline? Was it the politicians wife with a pornographic past? The soda-pop tycoon desperate to keep a business-busting bungle bottled up? Or was it whoever was paying Kramer a small fortune to hide what mustve been one very big bad? It falls to detectives Steve Carella and Cotton Hawes of the 87th Precinct to pound the pavement of the city and beat the bushes of the backwoods for the suspect with the best motive, the most blistering weapon, and the biggest set of brass ones. En route, theyll meet pretty ladies and petty lowlifes, great white hunters and gray flannel ad execs, and, when the going gets rough, maybe even their match. Its all in several long days - and even longer nights - work for the guys who make their living behind the badge, and under the gun. Members Reviews: ENTERTAINING BUT NOT ONE OF THE BEST Where does Killer's Payoff rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? IN THE TOP 40% What other book might you compare Killer's Payoff to and why? ANY OF ED McBAIN'S BOOKS What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? DICK HILL ALWAYS DOES A GREAT JOB, BUT EVEN HE COULDN'T GLOSS OVER SOME OF THE HOLES IN THE STORY Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? NO - QUITE NEUTRAL McBain hits it again I've enjoyed listening to the Ed McBain 37th precinct books from my library and interlibrary loan system. But when I ran out of books that were available from that source, I was so happy to see that audible has so many of the titles. They also have them with the series number in the series included in the listing, so I've been going through them all from the beginning. They are great, and this one is no exception. McBain fans: dig in!

Deadly Bones Audiobook by Terry Odell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Odell) — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:35:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Bones Subtitle: A Mapleton Mystery, Book 2 Author: Terry Odell Narrator: Steve Marvel Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: Terry Odell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A dog finding a bone is no big deal - until it turns out to be human. Mapleton Police Chief Gordon Hepler and the mayor can't agree about what being a cop means. To Gordon, it's keeping his citizens safe. To the mayor, it's generating revenue by issuing speeding and parking tickets. When two runaway dogs waylay Gordon on the way to what he hopes will be an uneventful afternoon at a backyard barbeque, more than his afternoon is interrupted. As dogs will do, these have uncovered a bone. Trouble is, it turns out to be human. When it leads to the discovery of more human remains, Gordon needs to find out why they're on the property, when they got there, and who they belonged to. After all, somebody needs to care. Over the mayor's objections, Gordon pursues the investigation of the bones along with an unusual outbreak of petty crimes, accidents, and a dispatcher who seems to be losing it. Before long, he's got more puzzle pieces than he knows what to do with - and no puzzle to fit them into. When people he loves are endangered, no mayoral directive will stop Gordon from saving them. This second book in the Mapleton Mystery series reunites Gordon with Detective Tyler Colfax, once again faced with cooperating to solve another case. Members Reviews: A Dog with a Bone Where does Deadly Bones rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Terry Odell's Deadly Bones is the second book in the Mapleton Mystery series, but my first book by the author. Gordon Hepler is the Chief of Police in a small Colorado town. Chief Hepler happens upon two boys looking for their missing dogs and so helps them look for the dogs. When the dogs are located they have a bone that looks suspiciously like a human bone. Chief Helper is trying to find out where the bone came from and who it belonged to but the Mayor is insisting that Hepler spend his time solving a series of break-ins that have happened recently in the area. Can Hepler solve the mystery of the bone without getting into more trouble with the Mayor? Are the break-ins a diversion from something more sinister? I received a copy of this audiobook for my honest review. All thoughts and ideas are my own. I really enjoyed this book. The book is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone mystery. It is well written, has a great pace to the storyline, the characters are well developed. There are enough twist and turns so I didnt figure out who was involved until Mrs. Odell decided to let her readers in on the answer to the mystery. The narrator Steve Marvel did a great job telling the story. He has a clear voice and a wonderful tone that you can enjoy listening to. I would recommend this book to other mystery lovers and will read more books by Mrs. Odell in the future. A great Listen I had the great opportunity to listen to this audiobook and loved it so much that I went back and purchased the first one. I really enjoyed the narrator's tone and cold very easily see the gruff police chief from his voice. I liked seeing how all the pieces of the puzzle come together as they try to figure out first of all if a bone is human and when it is whether there are more. As the case progresses, more and more come out about some of the prominent citizens of Mapleton as well as why they are involved the way they are.

Bailey's Law Audiobook by Meg Lelvis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Meg Lelvis) — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:60:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bailey's Law Author: Meg Lelvis Narrator: Lynde Houck Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-17 Publisher: Beacon Audiobooks Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: What if it happened to your daughter? At first Detective Jack Bailey wonders who would kill a nice guy like Todd Kaplan. But it doesn't take long for Jack to realize Todd should've thought twice about what he did to several girls he dated. Was his murder justified? Jack Bailey, small-town hard-boiled detective, must solve the crime, but his own unrelenting demons rising from his struggle with PTSD and buried family secrets complicate his task. Daily work at the station affords Jack distraction from the inner turmoil that penetrates his nights. Darkness brings unwanted memories, nightmares, and the realization he needs to face what happened 10 years ago. Through the searing Texas summer heat, Jack's team of detectives works hard interrogating witnesses in an effort to discover Todd Kaplan's true character. But it's patrol cop Denise Williams who rises above her calling to assist in questioning a crucial witness. Smart and sassy, she holds her own with Jack's moody temperament. All the while, a new romantic interest with a woman who is off-limits proves problematic for Jack as he tries to make the right decision. Was this small town murder an act of justice or revenge? Only a parent who has tragically lost a child can hold the answer in their hearts. Jack understands. Only too well. Members Reviews: A Superb Read This book is hard to put down. Every chapter will hold your interest. The detective is human with demons of his own to solve along with a murder. I hope you enjoy the story as much as I did. New Crime Author A fast paced enjoyable read with well drawn diverse, believable characters. A young man has been brutally murdered and Jack Bailey is the lead detective on the case. It is soon apparent that he is suppressing some tragic event in his past. As he deals with his personal demons he uncovers several possible murder suspects. You are soon caught up in a fast moving plot with a very surprising twist in the end. Good look into the lives of law enforcement Not your standard police procedural as Jack Bailey battles his own demons while investigating the death of a sexual predator. Good look into the lives of law enforcement, tasked to solve crimes while navigating the less clear landscape of good versus evil. I found this book to be a good read. Emily I have recently finished reading Meg Lelvis' Bailey's Law. I found it well written and true to the genre of crime fiction. In addition, Meg Lelvis included insight into the problems of date rape and PTSD while keeping the primary focus on detective Bailey. I found this book to be a good read. Emily Williams Four Stars Good read

The Last Witness Audiobook by Denzil Meyrick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Denzil Meyrick) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:51:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Witness Author: Denzil Meyrick Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: James Machie was a man with a genius for violence, his criminal empire spreading beyond Glasgow into the UK and mainland Europe. Fortunately, James Machie is dead, assassinated in the back of a prison ambulance following his trial and conviction. But now, five years later, he is apparently back from the grave, set on avenging himself on those who brought him down. Top of his list is his previous associate, Frank MacDougall, who unbeknownst to D.C.I. Jim Daley, is living under protection on his lochside patch, the small Scottish town of Kinloch. Daley knows that, having been the key to Machie's conviction, his old friend and colleague D.S. Scott is almost as big a target. Nothing, not even death, has ever stood in James Machie's way. Members Reviews: OMG Non stop action/mystery..hope there is a sequel. Kind of left me wondering at the end. Very descriptive, sometimes I was lost in the story as though I was just around the corner. A great read.

Mischief Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 22:53:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mischief Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: As Carella tries desperately to second guess him, the Dead Man meticulously puts together a plan to carry off a multi-million dollar coup.Soon Carella finds himself racing against time in a game of wits that could leave the city reeling under an onslaught of dirty tricks from one of the underworld's masters of criminal mischief. Members Reviews: Another good title from McBain Also enjoy McBain, this was another good title in the 87th precinct series. Looking forward to the next one. I Love the Step by Step Detail Would you listen to Mischief again? Why? This is good Story and I will Listen Many Times What did you like best about this story? The Ending Was Not a Surprise the depth man l like the depth man He so evil and he be back jack ass. so I be reading. make fools of them all Truly awful drivel Truly awful drivel of the worst kind. Do not waste your time. Could not hold my interest whatsoever.

Statute of Limitations Audiobook by Steven F. Havill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven F. Havill) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:23:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Statute of Limitations Subtitle: Posadas County Mysteries #4 Author: Steven F. Havill Narrator: Stephanie Brush Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Retired Chief-of-Police Eduardo Martinez is calling from a nearby motel, where he is having chest pains. Not nine minutes later, Estelle gets a call that there has been an incident at the same motel. Estelle and ex-Sheriff Bill Gastner arrive at the motel parking lot to find it has turned into a crime scene, and the body of the retired chief-of-police is at the center. It appears that Eduardo had an exchange with two men and then collapsed while the men took off in his car. An out-of-town couple are the only witnesses...but their story doesn't ring true. Critic Reviews: "Havill and Brush team up effectively to evoke daily life in small town New Mexico." (AudioFile) "The action gallops along to a satisfyingly thrilling ending." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Narrator I just don't understand why an Author or Audible would want to change the narrator. Changing from a male to a female narrator just doesn't work and if it continues I'll not be downloading anymore in this series until Rusty Nelson returns.

Snake in the Grass Audiobook by Rob Costa

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rob Costa) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 07:17:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snake in the Grass Subtitle: A Detective Al Harris Cold Case, Book 4 Author: Rob Costa Narrator: Damian Salandy Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-18 Publisher: Cyanide Publishing Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: There's no such thing as a victim-less crime. An invitation to help solve a 20-year-old robbery is extended to Detective Al Harris. But the case quickly takes on a mythical quality when the stolen money is recovered by a couple of boys who followed a map to the spot where it was buried. Only half of the money remains, so where is the rest? Detective Harris takes the case thinking that a robbery with no deaths might be a pleasant break. However, as the detective delves deeper into the case, he realizes that just because no one was killed in the robbery, it doesnt mean that no one was affected by it. With hardly any evidence and only the word of a couple of preteen boys to go on, the detective requires all hands on deck to solve this one. Visit www.CyanidePublishing.com to download your free crime/mystery starter library.

Flame Out Audiobook by M. P. Cooley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. P. Cooley) — Tue, 19 May 2015 23:58:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flame Out Subtitle: June Lyons, Book 2 Author: M. P. Cooley Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: June Lyons, the former FBI agent turned small-town cop introduced in the acclaimed Ice Shear, must solve two connected cases whose roots stretch back decades in time - and dangerously touch the lives of those closest to her. As a police officer in the Rust Belt town of Hopewell Falls, New York, June Lyons keeps an eye on the abandoned factories that line the Mohawk River. Spotting a slick of gasoline running across the parking lot of an old apparel factory, she quickly heads inside the building, where she discovers an unconscious woman too close to the flame. The fire destroys the building down to its subbasements, and the badly burned woman June rescued is in a coma. No one knows who she is or how she got there. Thirty years ago June's father made a name for himself when he arrested the factory's owner, Bernie Lawler, for killing his wife and child, though their bodies were never found. Sifting through the factory's ruins, June and her partner, Dave Batko, discover a woman's body sealed in a barrel. Surely it's Luisa Lawler, and the case file can be closed. But the body isn't Bernie's wife - it's Dave's mother, a troubled party girl who disappeared when Dave was young. As June and her neighbors discover, beneath Hopewell Falls' charming façade lie some unbearably ugly truths - secrets that are only beginning to surface. With the case growing more complex, she teams with FBI Special Agent Hale Bascom to find answers - before everyone she loves and the town itself spin dangerously out of control. Members Reviews: Terrific read; kept me guessing! Great characters and the plot twists kept me guessing right to the very end! Also, it was very well read by the narrator . Awful Struggled to even listen 10 minutes, the narration was irritating...such as, the reader says the individuals name every time when that person has a line. For example, (Michael) "What are you doing?" (Valerie) "I'm cleaning the gun". (Michael)...etc.

Wet Desert Audiobook by Gary Hansen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Hansen) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:14:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wet Desert Subtitle: A Novel Author: Gary Hansen Narrator: Greg Dehm Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-12 Publisher: Hole Shot Press (Consignment) Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Grant Stevens, a mid-level manager for the Bureau of Reclamation, only wanted to build dams. He never imagined he would be swept into a desperate race against an environmental terrorist bent on restoring the Colorado River by blowing up the dams. Left temporarily in charge of the Bureau, Grant must react when the first dam is attacked. He faces the unthinkable task of mitigating the massive flood roaring down the Colorado. The flood will eventually threaten the mighty Hoover Dam, and if Hoover fails, the other dams downstream will fall like dominos. Working with the FBI, Grant uses his engineering skills, river knowledge, and plenty of gut instinct in an attempt to outmaneuver the terrorist. The chase will lead all the way downstream to the Gulf of California in a cat and mouse game where the stakes are high and the potential for destruction is enormous. Members Reviews: Well written and compelling Living in the West myself, and being acquainted with many of the places mentioned in this book, I found it particularly interesting. At times I wondered if the events as portrayed in this book could really happen the way they were presented, but the author affirms that each detail has been thoroughly researched and it is entirely possible for these events to happen as he says they could. If that is the case, then this book is all the more compelling. Beautiful Lake Powell. I know there really are people who would love to see it drained, but I just can't imagine that happening. I remember thinking when this lake was first created that it would make it so many people could not enjoy the beauty of the red rock formations that form its boundaries. Fact is, the opposite is true. I have been boating on Lake Powell, and the beauty of it is breathtaking. I have seen a side of that particular country that I would never have enjoyed had it been left the way it was. Although I have not been boating on Lake Mead and to me at least it is not as scenic as Lake Powell, it is a considerable asset to the people who frequent the recreational activities available because of it. I have visited the Hoover Dam on numerous occasions and find it a miracle of engineering. How many lives are blessed because of both Lake Powell and Lake Mead and the power derived from capturing the power of the Colorado River? Now with that said, the really disturbing fact in all this is what happens to the Colorado River. It just peters out in the desert. It no longer makes it to the sea. To me, that is a sad thing. I wish there were some way of harnessing the power, but not destroying the majesty of the river in the meantime. This book is well written and entertaining. I learned much about so many things, and that is always a happy outcome for me when i read a book. Entertaining and informative - an excellent story As a long-time Lake Powell fan, and an audio book afficionado, I really enjoyed listening to this book on my daily commute and while exercising. I learned about the Colorado river system and the book made me think more about the ongoing challenge of water consumption and usage in our desert climates. I love exploring Lake Powell and the majestic canyons along the waterway. So, I'm glad the book is fictional - not historical.

Wrongful Death Audiobook by Lynda La Plante

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynda La Plante) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:02:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wrongful Death Subtitle: An Anna Travis Novel, Book 9 Author: Lynda La Plante Narrator: Kim Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: London's Detective Chief Inspector Anna Travis must decide where her loyalties lie, duty to the job or personal ambition, in this masterful tale of suspense from the award-winning, international best-selling author of the Prime Suspect series - one of today's finest crime writers, alongside such talents as Sophie Hannah, Ruth Rendell, Kate Atkinson, and Ian Rankin. Six months ago, London nightclub owner Josh Reynolds was found dead. Ruled a suicide, the police investigation was closed. Then a young man, awaiting trial for armed robbery, tells his guards that Reynolds was murdered and that he has information to share. DCI Anna Travis is scheduled to leave for training at Quantico, as part of an exchange between the Met and the FBI. But before she can leave, she's got to review the case, thanks to her boss, DCS James Langton. Joining her team is senior FBI agent and crime scene expert Jessie Dewar. The American's brash manner quickly ruffles feathers throughout the Met, and what should have been a simple matter of tying up loose ends becomes a political powder keg when the competence of the original investigation team is challenged. Suddenly, Anna is faced with a dangerous choice. Will she close ranks to protect her people or push to find the truth, no matter what the consequences? Members Reviews: Disappointing I usually like Lynda LaPlante's novels but found this one disappointing. Too many sub plots - all over the place going nowhere most of the time. The last chapters were particularly tedious... Complex and intriguing A fast paced story that kept me guessing who did what to whom. The characters reminded me how people are rarely what they seem. Impossible to listen to horrible American accent Is there anything you would change about this book? My complaint isn't with the book, which I didn't finish. That I didn't finish wasn't because of the writer, but because of the narrator. Her jarring version of an "American" accent was so poor -- and annoying -- I gave up in chapter one. I appreciate La Plante's other work, so would have liked to hear the book. But whoever made the decision to employ a narrator with absolutely no ear for accents made a mistake; it ruined the experience of what might be a good mystery. Worth a listen I really enjoyed this book. Narration good. Felt though the book could of done with another chapter to bring everything together. Daisy Thrilling Hay my interest from the beginning. Could not put it down. Engaging characters flaws and all. I will listen to all of the series I can get.

Three Days to Forever Audiobook by Lauren Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Carr) — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 00:29:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Days to Forever Subtitle: A Mac Faraday Mystery, Book 9 Author: Lauren Carr Narrator: C.J. McAllister Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-16 Publisher: Acorn Book Services Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: With three days left to the year, Deep Creek Lake is hopping with holiday vacationers and wedding guests pouring into the Spencer Inn for Mac Faraday and Archie Monday's huge wedding ceremony which is being touted as the social event of the year. But droopy flowers and guests who failed to RSVP are the least of Mac's and Archie's problems when a professional hit squad hits Spencer Manor to send the groom, Joshua Thornton, Archie's mother, and Gnarly running for their lives. With time running out before the big day, Mac Faraday and Spencer's small police force have to sort through the clues to figure out not only who has been targeted for assassination, but also who is determined to stop everything...forever! Members Reviews: EXCELLENT MYSTERY This is my first listening experience with this series so had a few problems trying to get characters straight in my head. Once I got past that, really enjoyed all the ins and outs and twists and turns. Am now looking forward to reading or listening to the other books in this series. Much better than I anticipated I typically don't enjoy or read books like this but the description intrigued me. I am very glad I decided to read it. The storyline was great and the narrator did a really good job- very believable and natural. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I was provided this title for free in exchange for an unbiased review. Worth your time Any additional comments? 4.5 stars This is my first Mac Faraday book but it definitely wont be my last, evidently I have been missing out. I really enjoyed this book. This is one of those books that I got irritated anytime I had to stop listening. I couldn't wait to get back to it. It is definitely worth your time and credit. It's a very entertaining, well written, fast paced story with fantastic narration that is packed full of action, suspense and intrigue. What more could you ask for. Great cast of well rounded and likable characters.The bits of humor throughout just add to the overall enjoyment of the story and brings out each characters personality. Even though it's part of a series, I had no problem following the story. I need to go back and listen to the rest of the series. C.J. McAllister did a fantastic job with the narration. Great voice that just draws you right into the story and brings it to life. Clearly spoken with a nice even pace. Really good character voices. All of them male and female. He was the perfect narrator for this book. Very enjoyable I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily provided this review, Thrilling mystery Who was your favorite character and why? Gnarly, who doesn't love a good dog! He has so much personality and the scenes between him and Spencer are funny. Which character as performed by C.J. McAllister was your favorite? Murphy Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The wedding, a satisfying ending after all the characters go through. Any additional comments? Loved the story and the narrator was awesome! This review is for a free copy of this audiobook that I received at my request and I have voluntarily left this review. Great Murder Mystery What about C.J.

Eyeshot Audiobook by Lynn Hightower

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynn Hightower) — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:45:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eyeshot Subtitle: The Sonora Blair Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Lynn Hightower Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: This edge-of-the-seat thriller from Shamus Award - winning author Lynn Hightower plunges Cincinnati homicide detective Sonora Blair into a case with a high-profile suspect - and a chilling link to an unsolved murder. There are times when Sonora Blair hates being a cop - for instance, the day distraught husband and father of two Butch Winchell walks into the Cincinnati PD to report his wife missing. A mutilated corpse has been found along Interstate 75 between Kentucky and Tennessee, and the body parts might belong to Julia Winchell. Eight years earlier, when Julia was a student at the University of Cincinnati, she witnessed a murder. When the body disappeared, no one believed her. But Julia never forgot it, and was compiling notes and articles that would point the finger at a shocking suspect. District Attorney Gabe Caplan is Cincinnati's golden boy - a champion of the underdog, a defender of law and order, and a man shadowed by a tragic past. Eight years ago, his pregnant wife was brutally murdered, leaving behind their two-year-old daughter. Now Gabe is on the verge of scoring a major victory in a high-profile case. Sonora's gut tells her the two murders are linked, but how can she prove it when she's up against a DA who knows how to work the system - and whose current pregnant wife could be in mortal danger? Members Reviews: Solid Crime Novel Suspensefully Satisfing Cincinnati, on the edge of the middle south bible belt. Sonora Blair is a divorced mother of two difficult to handle kids. Sheâs also a first-rate homicide detective. This is Hightowerâs third and itâs a good one. EYESHOT is a gritty, straightforward, police procedural. It takes a frank and unblinking look at real life, real cops and real sex. Julia Winchell, in town for a conference and some extra-curricular loving, encounters a man she believes she saw kill someone several years ago. Circumstances left the crime unsolved. Unsolved due to the disappearance of all trace of crime, victim and murderer. But now here he is, the man Julia believes she saw kill another woman eight years earlier. His picture is on the front page of the local newspaper. Heâs some kind of hero. Julia decides to see if that eight-year-old wrong can be righted. Itâs a deadly decision. With her partner, Sam Delarosa, a man attracted to the attractive detective, Sonora quickly begins to believe the body parts found along highway I-75 may belong to the missing mother, Julia Winchell. Blair and Delarosa have to talk with the missing womanâs husband. Itâs the kind of task that more than once has pushed Blair to finding a new career. Thereâs no great mystery in this straight-forward procedural, but as the evidence comes together and the murderer is connected to the murder, Hightower raises the jeopardy factor higher and higher. The reader is drawn into the chase and the question of whether all the answers, when they finally come, will protect the unprotected in time, is nicely drawn out to the very end. Hightower has built a sturdy multi-dimensional character in Sonora Blair, who can handle her conflicts and her job in reasonable believable fashion. Sheâs surrounded by several excellent supporting players who capably keep the action going.

In the Name of the Father Audiobook by Adam Croft

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Croft) — Thu, 18 May 2017 01:43:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Name of the Father Author: Adam Croft Narrator: Adam Croft Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: Adam Croft Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: An anonymous phone call reveals a horrifying secret. But can it be murder if there isn't a body? Father Joseph Kümmel is not just a deeply religious and spiritual man. He's the leader of a closed religious community at Hilltop Farm - one which kills members who want to leave. When someone manages to get messages to DCI Jack Culverhouse and DS Wendy Knight about the goings-on at Hilltop Farm, they begin to uncover a web of dark deception and murderous intent. With a distinct lack of evidence and a community distrustful of the police, they're left fighting against the odds. The stakes are raised when their attempts to charge Father Joseph are blocked by higher powers. Will they be able to uncover the truth in time to stop his plans for a far more sinister fate for the residents of Hilltop Farm? Critic Reviews: "Croft has an exceptional ability." ( Writing Magazine) Members Reviews: Great Detective Series Read All Of The Books This is another great read by Adam Croft. As the other books in this series you will not want to put it down. The detectives come to life once again in this gripping novel. You will also enjoy all the back stories and how Adam so skillfully ties them into his current story line. I truly enjoy the writing because Adam has a way of pulling you into each scene, you will feel like you are there trying to solve this big case with the detectives. But as I have said in the past. If you are looking at this book as a read and you didn't read all of the series from the beginning, go back and look for the first book you will not be disappointed. Great Detective Story This series just keeps getting better. I still want to go live there. It's well written and the characters are so real. I Highly Recommend It! A slight difference Good plot, engaging mystery, consistent character development. Over used cliche. Mr Croft nails another great book in Knight and Culverhouse series, yet the book lacks sequel hook regarding the main characters personal lives, moreover the cults are evil trope is a little outdated. Overall great addition to the series Knight & Culverhouse do it Again I start with I could not stop reading "In The Name of the Father". The story immediately catches your fancy. Jack & Wendy are in the middle of a case that seems like there is no crime! A creepy priest who is in charge of a cult. A run down Mission, which is more like a prison. People & children who disappeared! You must read this book Really enjoyed this This story was thoroughly engrossing. Kept me turning pages right to the end. Recommend this for all Adam Croft fans.

Camille Audiobook by Pierre Lemaitre

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pierre Lemaitre) — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 22:56:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Camille Subtitle: The Commandant Camille Verhoeven Trilogy Author: Pierre Lemaitre Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-16 Publisher: Quercus Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In his acclaimed, award-winning novels Alex and Irène, Pierre Lemaitre created an unforgettable character in Police Commandant Camille Verhoeven. Now, in Camille, the final volume in Lemaitre's internationally best-selling trilogy of "meta-meta detective" novels (The New York Times), Verhoeven faces his most harrowing case yet, and the ultimate reckoning for the diminutive yet tenacious protagonist. Anne Forestier finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time when she is trapped in the middle of a bank robbery. Shot three times, she is lucky to survive-and morbidly unlucky to remember the face of her assailant. Followed home from her hospital bed, Anne is in grave danger. But one thing stands in her favor - a dangerously vengeful partner, carrying the scars of devastating loss, who will break all the rules to protect the woman he loves: Commandant Camille Verhoeven. Following the horror of Irène and the thrills of Alex, Camille is the heart-stopping final chapter. Drawn once again into a labyrinthine web with answers ever out of reach, Camille must draw on all his talent to face an enemy who threatens everything he holds dear. Members Reviews: The gripping finale!! Camille is the final book in the Inspector Camille Verhoeven trilogy, and should definitely be read after Irene (#1) and Alex (#2). Wow, this was an exciting finale!! Camille has finally found love again with Anne, years after his wife and unborn child were murdered. During a robbery, Anne is viciously beaten and the assailants make multiple attempts to shoot her. They clearly have some motive to eliminate her, and her life is in danger whether she's at the hospital or anywhere. Camille knows that if his police coworkers and superiors find out that he is involved with Anne, he will not be allowed to work the case. He must risk his career to keep her safe. This book starts with a bang and is riveting all the way through. The initial scenes of Anne's assault, alternating with scenes of Camille watching the beatings on footage from security cameras after the fact, is gripping! The book never slows down and is incredibly exciting, including some major plot twists. I'm usually pretty good at figuring out who the âbad guyâ is, and what the climax will be, and Pierre LeMaitre's books surprise me every time. Don't start this before you go to bed, you'll be up all night reading to find out what's going to happen! Another Winner For Le Maitre! This is a wonderfully interesting mystery, that keeps the reader glued to the pages. The plot twists and turns more times than you can count, along with numerous surprises occurring throughout, right up to the end. It is a very intriguing story, and every bit on a par with "Alex" and "Irene." I only had one problem with the book, and that was the few loose ends unattended to at the finish. In spite of that, this book deserves the serious attention of every mystery fan, whatever their stripe Very good book I gave it five stars because overall the whole series was excellent. True, the first one was perfect, the next two not as good, but I think it is because I expected them to be like the first one and it was tough to do that.

The Ninth District Audiobook by Douglas Dorow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Dorow) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:41:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ninth District Subtitle: A Thriller Author: Douglas Dorow Narrator: Mark Huff Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-12 Publisher: Douglas Dorow Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The Federal Reserve has never been robbed. FBI Special Agent Jack Miller, pulled into a high-profile case to mentor a new agent, finds himself in a clash with the toughest opponent of his career. The chase culminates in the bowels of the city, in the storm sewers and tunnels beneath the Ninth District Federal Reserve of Minneapolis. Members Reviews: Enjoyable! I found this to be an interesting book. The narrator did a good job. The story was as good as any of this genre. Solid Audio Book If you could sum up The Ninth District in three words, what would they be? Cat and Mouse What did you like best about this story? The character of the governor Which character as performed by Mark Huff was your favorite? The Governor If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? ? Any additional comments? The performance from the voice actors was very good. It was a solid story with your typical cat & mouse set ups. My only draw back was on the actual file itself. Audio noise seemed to drop in and out with the performance. But it wasn't to distracting. The Ninth District I really enjoyed The Ninth District. FBI agents Jack Miller and his rookie partner Ross "Junior" Fruen (?sp) are investigating a series of bank robberies. The clues lead them to the fact that someone is going to rob the Ninth District Federal Reserve. The story is fast paced and moves along without a hitch. I enjoyed finding out about areas of Minneapolis that I didn't know about. The narrator gave a nice performance and I would recommend this story to friends and family. A very good story At first it was somewhat difficult to listen to the narrator,but as I progressed in the story I started to enjoy the narration more and more. The story was very interesting, I love detective style stories and this one didn't disappoint, held my interest the whole time. would recommend to anyone. I received the audiobook free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review. Tricky story Writing is interesting and characters are just fine. A more convincing reading would have put it over better.

Deadout Audiobook by Jon McGoran

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon McGoran) — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:01:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadout Subtitle: Carrick & Watkins, Book 2 Author: Jon McGoran Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A trip to an island off the New England coast - and away from the demands of police work - might be just what is needed to jumpstart Detective Doyle Carrick and Nola Watkins' stalled relationship. But a mysterious plague is killing the island's bees. Nola takes a job at an organic farm hit hard by the disease, working for the rich, handsome, and annoying Teddy, with whom she quickly becomes a little too friendly for Doyle's liking. When Teddy's estranged father offers Doyle a big payday to keep his son out of trouble until he can close a big government contract - and when Doyle meets Annalisa, a beautiful researcher studying the bees - Doyle decides to stick around. Stoma Corporation, a giant biotech company, moves in with genetically modified super bees that supposedly are the answer to the world's bee crisis. As tension grows between protestors and a private army of thugs, Doyle realizes that bees aren't the only thing being modified. Annalisa's coworkers start to go missing, and she and Doyle uncover a dark, deadly, and terrifying secret. Things spin violently out of control on the tiny island, and when Doyle closes in on what Stoma Corporation is really up to, he must race to stop them before their plot succeeds, and spreads to the mainland and the world. Deadout is the thrilling follow-up to McGoran's highly acclaimed novel, Drift. Members Reviews: Great fun Fast paced and fun. A great combo of mystery and environmental caution. Highly recommend. Very well narrated to boot as well.

Recalled to Life Audiobook by Reginald Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reginald Hill) — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 05:38:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Recalled to Life Author: Reginald Hill Narrator: Brian Glover Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: 1963. It was the year of the Profumo Scandal, the Great Train Robbery, the Kennedy Assassination...and the Mickledore Hall Murder. The guests at the hall that weekend had included a Tory minister, a CIA officer specializing in dirty tricks, a British diplomat with royal connections, and Cissy Kohler, a young American nanny who had come to England for love. And love kept her in England for nearly 30 years. In jail. For murder. ©1992 Reginald Hill; Critic Reviews: "Glover has a rich, pleasing voice and projects a lively intelligence." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: not as good as others Dalziel is at his best (or should one say worst?) in this novel. This is what earns the novel the one star. But - the story is too complicated. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan of the simple whodunits, but this is simply too much. Loads of characters involved is ok, but mixed with ever changing theories on who has done what and why with new ones around the corner every instant makes the whole thing disagreeable after some time. To finish it off, the recording is awful. The narrator makes a good job of creating a great personality for Dalziel with his voice and the accent, I have to give him that, but the weak and sick characters are definitely overdone. It's horrible to listen to him speaking in slow, hushed voices for ages, stopping at odd moments, making long pauses and then stopping again after a few words. That's not creating atmosphere or tension any more, that is simply annoying, and after some time boring. I just though "oh no, not again" when Cissy Kohler started talking again, was close to switching the thing off when the dying Westrop was involved. Worst of all is the sound quality. Most of the audiobooks I downloaded here sound like they were recorded on 1940s equipment, I am used to this already and have learned to live with it, but this one really beats the rest. It's ok on an iPod or iTunes, but it was impossible to listen to it on my navigation device while driving. And yes, I downloaded it it in the highest available quality. Even one credit was too much. i rarely give up on a bood or an audiobook, but here I had to - I just could not take it any more. Having listened to it for over ten hour, I gave in one hour before the finish. I just could not be bothered any more. difficult to listen to I can't think of any other audiobook I've not been able to get through eventually, but I've started this one 3 times now and am not able to understand enough of the narration to get any idea of what's going on. Make sure to listen to the sample before you buy it! Complicated and in need of editing Would you try another book from Reginald Hill and/or Brian Glover? Reginald Hill yes; Brian Glover no. Although this one was VERY complex and could have done with some trimming, it was made worse by Glover's uneven narration. Yes, he does Dalziel's voice well (as he should), he is miserable with the women. Listening to Cissy talk was worse that just about anything I have heard in a while. He also raced through the non-dialogue narration as if he was being paid by the word. And raced in either a monotone or a sing-song.

Blood Tears Audiobook by JD Nixon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (JD Nixon) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 01:32:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Tears Author: JD Nixon Narrator: Cat Gould Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Book four in the Little Town series. Is Senior Constable Tess Fuller really as resilient as she thinks? When faced with the tragic consequences of her own stubborn decision - further inflaming her lifelong feud with the large, revengeful, and violent Bycraft family - how will she cope? And can she rebuild her trust and relationship with her newly returned partner, Sergeant Finn Maguire, while they work a puzzling accidental death case? Members Reviews: Loved it! What did you love best about Blood Tears? I love watching Tess grow as both an officer an as a woman. Plus, the Sarge <3 Don't buy Looks like the writer stopped writing 2014. Pulled website, blogs, twitters, and changed Facebook so she can't be asked any questions. If you want to find out how the series ends, you might be better off writing it yourself

Cold Mourning Audiobook by Brenda Chapman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brenda Chapman) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:42:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Mourning Subtitle: A Stonechild and Rouleau Mystery Author: Brenda Chapman Narrator: Michelle St. John Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: Dundurn Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Nominated for the 2015 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel When murder stalks a family over Christmas, Kala Stonechild trusts her intuition to get results. It's a week before Christmas when wealthy businessman Tom Underwood disappears into thin air - with more than enough people wanting him dead. New police recruit Kala Stonechild, who has left her northern Ontario detachment to join a specialized Ottawa crime unit, is tasked with returning Underwood home in time for the holidays. Stonechild, who is from a First Nations reserve, is a lone wolf who is used to surviving on her wits. Her new boss, Detective Jacques Rouleau, has his hands full controlling her, his team, and an investigation that keeps threatening to go off track. Old betrayals and complicated family relationships brutally collide when love turns to hate and murder stalks a family. Critic Reviews: (Cold Mourning maintains its low-key feel just long enough to sneak up on you with its grit and promise." (National Post) Members Reviews: Interesting characters Great characters, fascinating mystery with hard to solve murders. Takes place mostly in Ottowa, Canada. A native Canadian from the res,who is a young woman and a police officer with a dramatic past, is the main character (Stonechild). Rouleau is a veteran male police officer with an interesting past and a future that is a puzzle to him. These two make quite a team. I look forward to more stories about them. Compelling and well written police procedural This Canadian police procedural is well written, has interesting well-defined characters and a compelling plot. First Nations police officer Kala Stonechild moves to Ottowa to join a newly launched department headed by veteran Jacques Rouleau. A 2015 Arthur Ellis Finalist for Best Novel. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series. great start to a series I really enjoyed this first mystery featuring Stonechild and Rouleau - nicely developed characters with interesting histories, likeable and easy to root for. Chapman's mystery is solid, the solution satisfying, and her descriptions of the Ottawa winter so vivid I could hear the crunch of snow as I read. Will definitely be back for more in this series. Recommended. Four Stars Really liked the tale, and the in depth knowledge of the culture Great Read I was immediately pulled into this story by the prologue as it focuses on two young girls as they battle a man who lured them into his vanâit piqued my interest and pulled me right into the story. Then the novel jumps ahead a decade or so, and we meet new characters. Although it is obvious that Kala Stonechild is one of the little girls from the prologue, using a different name, the text doesnât come out and say it, and so it keeps readers guessing. In fact, the novel actually keeps readers guessing throughout much of it, especially with the revelations that keep popping up in regards to Tomâs Underwoodâs murder, the main focus of the novel. Kala Stonechild is a hard character to get to know. She keeps herself closed off from everyone, including the reader, but sheâs a hard worker, quick on her feet, and sheâs admirable. I really enjoyed her aloofness, even though that meant I didnât really connect with her on the deeper level.

The Totem Audiobook by David Morrell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Morrell) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:51:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Totem Author: David Morrell Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When police chief Nathan Slaughter settles in the tiny mountain community of Potters Field, Wyoming, his most fervent prayer is that he has left behind him forever the nightmare he barely survived on a blizzardy night in Detroit. But nothing prepares him for the greater sanity-threatening nightmare he is about to confront. Beginning with the discovery of mutilated cattle on outlying ranches, Slaughter is drawn deeper and deeper into a vortex of terror as animals become savage and children go insane, trapping the entire town in a frenzy of violence. As Slaughter races against time to expose the horrifying secret behind the increasingly savage attacks, he also struggles to overcome his deepest fears. ©1979 David Morrell (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Just couldn't finish this. I liked the premise of this book and started listening eagerly. Everything about it was wrong for me: the narrator's leaden voice, the turgid story and the lack of characters I had any interest in. I tried to keep going because I hate to waste my credits but after 3 hours, I'm just giving up.

The 7th Woman Audiobook by Frédérique Molay, Anne Trager (translator)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frédérique Molay) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:28:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 7th Woman Author: Frédérique Molay, Anne Trager (translator) Narrator: Daniel Jokelson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Winner of France's prestigious Prix du Quai des Orfvres prize for best crime fiction, named Best Crime Fiction Novel of the Year, and already an international bestseller with over 150,000 copies sold. There's no rest for Paris's top criminal investigation division, La Crim'. Who is preying on women in the French capital? How can he kill again and again without leaving any clues? A serial killer is taking pleasure in a macabre ritual that leaves the police on tenterhooks. Chief of Police Nico Sirsky - a super cop with a modern-day real life, including an ex-wife, a teenage son and a budding love story - races against the clock to solve the murders as they get closer and closer to his inner circle. Will he resist the pressure? The story grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go, leading you behind the scenes with the French police and into the coroner's office. It has the suspense of Seven, with CSI-like details. You will never experience Paris the same way again! Critic Reviews: "Frdrique Molay is the French Michael Connelly." (Jean Miot, former head of Agence France Presse [AFP]) "A taut and terror-filled thriller with a lightning-quick, sinister plot." (Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author) "Ratcheting tension won't let you put the book down." (Cara Black, bestselling author of Paris mysteries) Members Reviews: Even Paris can't save this one Any additional comments? I feel badly giving one star to the story because there may be one here but I couldn't find it in the flat monotone of the narrator. Unfortunately, this narrator continues with other books by this author so I can't bear to give her another chance. PLEASE writers (and translators) LISTEN! If your work sounds bland and boring, start over with a new voice. Don't you respect your own work? Major Disappointment This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I can't imagine anyone who would enjoy this book. What could Frédérique Molay and Anne Trager (translator) have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Write a decent book. Would you be willing to try another one of Daniel Jokelsons performances? No. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? There wasn't a single thing about this book that was enjoyable and the reader was pretty bad as well. Any additional comments? The plot was poor and the dialogue was was like dogs barking. The supposed love story was adolescent and unmoving. The 7th Woman It was a good story but the narration was very stilted and with little intonation.

Death's Privilege Audiobook by Darryl Donaghue

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Darryl Donaghue) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:15:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death's Privilege Subtitle: A Sarah Gladstone Thriller, Book 2 Author: Darryl Donaghue Narrator: Georgina Tate Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-17 Publisher: Vellichor Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Two suicides. One deadly connection. Following disciplinary action, PC Sarah Gladstone, a happily married mother of two, is reluctantly enrolled onto Mavenwood's fast-track detective training program. As she begins her investigative training, her tutor, DS Dales, a long-serving British detective with the emotional scars to prove it, warns her about the insidious nature of detective work. He's concerned that Sarah's career will leave her as it's left him - bitter and with a string of broken marriages. When a woman is found dead in a luxurious hotel room, Sarah attends what at first appears to be a routine suicide. As the case turns into a murder investigation, she begins to uncover a disturbing pattern of sinister connections and unlikely suspects that leads her a little too close to home. Like police procedural series? Like strong female detective novels? Get this crime fiction new release today. Members Reviews: Death's Priviledge Wow, so glad I added audible narration, enjoyed this book as much as the first one. Good story and excellent ending. Looking forward to reading more.

Dreamless Audiobook by Jorgen Brekke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jorgen Brekke) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:54:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreamless Author: Jorgen Brekke Narrator: Paul Hodgson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A promising young singer is found dead in a clearing in a forest, gruesomely murdered - her larynx cut out and an antique music box placed carefully atop her body, playing a mysterious lullaby that sounds familiar but that no one can quite place. Chief Inspector Odd Singsaker, of the Trondheim Police Department, still recovering from brain surgery, is called in to investigate. Singsaker, now married to Felicia Stone, the American detective he met while tracking down a serial killer, fears the worst when another young girl, also known for her melodic singing voice, suddenly goes missing while on a walk with her dog one night. As the Trondheim police follow the trail of this deadly killer, it becomes clear that both cases are somehow connected to a centuries-old ballad called "The Golden Peace", written by a mysterious composer called Jon Blund in the 17th century. This lullaby promises the most sound, sweet sleep to the listener - and as time ticks by, the elusive killer seems as if he will stop at nothing to get his hands on this perfect lullaby. Jorgen Brekke returns at the top of his game in this nonstop thrill ride through place - and time. Members Reviews: Good mystery, poor narration The story is very good. Unfortunately the narrator has chosen to represent the Norwegian accents which should be found in this translation with British/Irish/even some Scottish accents. Very disconcerting. 18th century Trondheim The story switches back and forth between 18th century and 21st-century Trondheim. It is a time machine tour of Scandinavia. Mediocre I wanted to like this book, but in the end it was rather mediocre... The characters and plot never really defined themselves nor was any depth of story accomplished... The characters seemed rather thin and one dimensional... The story itself kinda treaded water... There was some definite potential, but that potential was never realized... The narration was adequate, but at times flowed poorly... It was odd that a scandinavian story had so many accents from the British Isles... The brogues and lilts were odd, and the american accent used for the female lead sounded very bland, slightly robotic... Not bad enough to return, but awfully close... Good Follow-Up It was a good second installment that warranted immediately going out and finding the third. Exciting story, some genuinely tense moments., and I have to admit to being a sucker for stories that link to events from the past, which this one does very well. That said, the narrator had trouble with accents. I didn't preview before I bought it (that's how much I enjoyed "Where Monsters Dwell") so I didn't realize it had a different narrator. He's given everyone different, terribly inconsistent British accents. Also, his attempts at American accents are distractingly bad. I'd definitely read or listen to more works by Jorgen Brekke, but I would think twice before listening to anything else narrated by Paul Hodgson. Unusual Plot--Suspense Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This was my first J Brekke book. It was well written, had an unusual plot and enough suspense. I just was never on the edge of my seat--thus the lower rating.

Blood Relatives Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:45:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Relatives Subtitle: An 87th Precinct Novel Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A killer is out for blood, and its up to Detective Steve Carella to bring him in. But a shocking surprise awaits when a survivor fingers the suspect in a lineup. Critic Reviews: "McBain has the ability to make every character believable - which few writers these days can do." (Associated Press) "McBain forces us to think twice about every character we meeteven those we thought we already knew." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Another Terrific 87th Precinct Entry Evan Hunter, better known today as Ed McBain because of the 87th Precinct series, wrote Blood Relatives in 1975, nearly twenty years after the inaugural book in the series, Cop Hater. From the opening scene as a bloodied girl runs through the rain-darkened streets of Isola to get help, this one grabs you and doesnât let go. The tale Patricia Lowrey tells to the police leads them to her cousin Muriel, butchered by the man who tried to kill both of them. A line-up is arranged by Kling and Carella who discover they are working on the same case. But when Patricia fingers someone in a line-up, Carella can't shake the feeling that something's all wrong here. Even once the boys of the 87th finally appear to be getting the truth, Carella can't shake the feeling. This one delves more into the gritty underbelly of extended families than the mean streets of Isola, yet has that same noirish feel to it for which the series is famous. When a new piece of evidence falls into the lap of Carella by sheer happenstance, a sad and twisted story finally leads him to the killer. Passages told in a young girl's voice in this one is some of the finest writing McBain ever did in this series. It humanizes the victim, and adds poignancy to this excellent police procedural. Rather than attempting to flesh out every cop of the 87th in one book, or even two or three, McBain allowed the reader to become almost intimately acquainted with the cops of the 87th over time, just as we get to know someone over years in real life. It was a gamble which paid off, having such a diverse cast that readers came to know and love, and sometimes not love at all. This one ends as it began, in the rain, as Carella walks away. Blood Relatives is a terrific entry in the series. There is a bit of a lag in the middle, but a huge and poignant payoff for readers at the end. Great stuff. One of the best and most disturbing 87th Precinct Novels WOW. That was the thought I had when I finished reading this kindle version this morning. Going through the whole 87th series sequentially I have had the great luck in reading 3 fantastic entries back-to-back-to-back. This book had a pretty adrenaline filled beginning and had me hooked right from the start. The opening crime was pretty disturbing (increasingly so as more and more details are found). One girl raped and killed and a second running for her life straight into the 87th precinct. Carella and Kling are the leads in the case but it is really Carella's book. If you are a fan of this series pick this book up right away and if you are just a fan of police novels in general give this one a try you will not be disappointed! Notes: Worth The Money: Yes Would I Recommend It: Yes Excellent! Interesting twist to this story. Will read all the 87th precinct books. All of the characters are well developed.

Bag Limit Audiobook by Steven F. Havill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven F. Havill) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:41:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bag Limit Author: Steven F. Havill Narrator: Rusty Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-29-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The dead teen's fake ID troubles Gastner. He suspects it's why Matt Baca was so intent on avoiding arrest for drunken driving. His theory leads him to the toughest, deadliest couple of days of his career. This is a case that proves small town life can deliver big trouble. Still, Sheriff Gastner proves his mettle, and resolves it by using the common sense of an old warhorse, and the soothing powers of a green chile burrito. Members Reviews: Bag Limit I love this series, one comment is that I need to have Rusty Nelson as the reader he makes the whole book come alive So glad I found Steve Havell's books! Really good books for me, so far away from New Mexico! They at a warm memory for me. Solid consistent series, enjoyable & well plotted Its hard to review one of this series, rather than the group. When I listened to the first one, I liked it, but wasn't addicted. These are not flashy action adventures. However I enjoyed the book, and went back for more; by the end, I was very bummed to run out of books. Over the series a few strengths in these books have struck me as part of their charm. The main protagonist is, yet again, an aging white policeman. In his case, however, he really is aging, not some fantasy of superhuman strength who can do anything and always gets the the sexy supergirl. Sometimes he makes mistakes, is clumsy, gets sick. He has chronic insomnia, implied PTSD. The series leaves out focus on sexuality in favor of the foibles and tragicomic behaviors of people in small town Posadas. In this New Mexico, the focus is on Latino/American culture and Native Americans don't seem to exist (a weakness perhaps, or the author avoiding writing about a culture he isn't familiar with). I will probably relisten to them again later, because they are pleasant, and plausible and I love hearing about New Mexico, its landscape, culture and food. Read them in sequence, because they do evolve. PS, Rusty Nelson is a perfect reader for this role and has amazing range.

Child's Play Audiobook by Reginald Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reginald Hill) — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:29:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Child's Play Author: Reginald Hill Narrator: Colin Buchanan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Andy Dalziel was preoccupied with the illegal book that one of his Sergeants was running on who was to be appointed as the new Chief Constable...and how to make sure his own bet paid off. But when a battered Ford Escort containing one very dead Italian turned up in the police car park, Peter Pascoe and his bloated superior were plunged into an investigation that made internal police politics look like child's play. ©1987 Reginald Hill; Critic Reviews: "A nicely plotted, smoothly written mystery on the top rung of the genre." (Publishers Weekly) "Narrator Colin Buchanan...brings a wealth of experience to his reading. His Dalziel is as close to Dalziel as a reader can get." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Fabulous Warning: These Dalziel & Pascoe books are highly addictive! Reginald Hill writes in a very down to earth refreshing manner and Colin Buchanan paints in 3D and you?re centre stage. In three years with Audible I have never ?read? a book so quickly....Bravo.....More!! Jolly Good This is my first book by Reginald Hill and I can't wait to hear more. The storyline was not only intriguing but witty. Perhaps other reviewers were confused by the many characters and quick banter. Being from the United States, I am not familiar with all the terms and slang from the UK and I had to listen more closely to understand what was being said. But it was well worth it. The English humor was enhanced by the narrator's varied English accents and nuances. I can't imagine having enjoyed this book as much if I had read it. Definitely a good listen! Very good mysery Reginald Hill writes very good mysteries, and his writing would get 4 stars from me. But Colin Buchanan's narration raises it an extra notch -- I find that even when I'm reading some of the books on paper, I have his Dalziel's voice in my head. one of the best stories & performances ever so far, the best of the P & D novels and/or this genre - especially dear to my heart for the "coming out" story 3 and a half really I find it hard to give a four rating for a book that is simply enjoyable and well written as a book should be from a writer as prolific as Hill. Just as I find it hard to give a 2 for a book that is just okay. This story was better than average, well written with fleshed out characters and a good not overly obvious plot. I never drifted off, but never found myself blocking everything out and listening until I absolutely had to pause. I would definitely recommend the book and will try others in the series.

Officer Down Audiobook by Theresa Schwegel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Theresa Schwegel) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:02:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Officer Down Author: Theresa Schwegel Narrator: Eliza Foss Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When no evidence of Trovic is found on the scene and the bullet is shown to have come from Mack's own gun, the Department labels Fred's death as a case of friendly fire. Back at the station, it seems no one believes Mack's account. Not Internal Affairs investigator Alex O'Conner, and not even Mack's lover, whose best attempts at support leave her as cold as the wind whipping across Lake Michigan. Somehow, justice will be served. With the Department looking to quiet the bad press, Mack can't count on anyone to help her track down Trovic. Even if she can somehow find him in the dark recesses of Chicago's underworld, can she prove that Trovic was the shooter? With her back to the wall and her career at stake, now it's time for Mack to take matters into her own hands to clear her name - and avenge her partner's death. Critic Reviews: "Schwegel's sympathetic protagonist and fast-paced action turns out an impressive, gripping first novel." (Publishers Weekly) "Credible cop background and evocative Chicago scenes add to the pleasures of this memorable first novel." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Officer Down Lead character is way to wimpy to be a Chicago cop, both as a professional and in her personal life. As a Chicagoan, I was looking forward to local color, so mispronouncing places/streets was distracting. The story/mystery is ok, lead character is however, pathetic. emotional Great job by the narrator getting across the emotions of Samantha Mack. Being a Male I found Samantha's whiny, distrusting personality one that I would run screaming from. Definitely a chick read. Maybe Lifetime TV will or has made a movie of it.

Middle of Nowhere Audiobook by Ridley Pearson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ridley Pearson) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:55:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Middle of Nowhere Subtitle: A Lou Boldt/Daphne Matthews Mystery #7 Author: Ridley Pearson Narrator: Ridley Pearson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: With the help of Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make slow progress cracking the case and their work leads them to a Denver convict and his brother, a hardened criminal. Boldt and Daphne come to realize that the robberies, assaults, and strike are somehow connected - and that his life is now in very real danger. Filled with the fast-paced, spiraling action that has made his novels "irresistible" (The Los Angeles Times Book Review) works of suspense that "grip the imagination" (People), this offering from "the best thriller writer alive" (Booklist) is certain to win Ridley Pearson an even more enthusiastic audience. Members Reviews: Intricate plotting Although I generally prefer professional actors reading audio books, in this case Ridley Pearson has a good voice, and does a pretty good job of reading his own novel. The plot leads us on many twists and turns to the ultimate resolution, keeping us guessing all along the way. It depicts the obstacles and frustrations of a police force struggling to do its job in the face of politics and internal strife. I enjoyed Mr. Pearson's subtle references to his friends, fellow authors, and fellow band members Amy Tan and Dave Barry. Had potential but this book was just OK for me The plot was pretty good and the story moved along well enough to keep me listening. The narrator was adequate but it did take a little while to get used to his monotone voice. What really got annoying was the continued ways that the main suspect kept miraculously getting out of grasp of Lou Bolt (the main detective). After a while all the silly mistakes, misfortunate events, and bad decisions from the police officers became kind of silly and I felt like I was stuck in ground hogs day. Other than that, the characters were likeable and the ending was satisfying. Overall the book was ok. If you have a few credits to spare and can't find anything else I would say go for it, but I am not going to race right out to grab another Ridley Pearson book. I'll keep looking for something better. Good story - horrible narration Your first clue - the author is the narrator. With very few exceptions (Bill Bryson is one exception), authors are NOT great narrators. Good narrators bring the story to life, poor ones, even when they know the story well, make it dry and colorless. This could be a 4-star listen with a better narrator. If you love Ridley Pearson's stories, get it - but if if you're not a super Pearson fan, this one might be better read than listened to. I could not stick with it.... I thought this boring. I am disappointed as it was featured on Audible's main page as recommended by a famous author. It might be better in written form but I think the author reading it in this case is a mistake. A Well Written Thriller Would you consider the audio edition of Middle of Nowhere to be better than the print version? This novel lends itself well to the audio format. The clues seem to come in real time, and require close allention to the narrative to catch them all. Who was your favorite character and why? I like Lou Boldt. He is tough, but not hard boiled; moral, but very human.

Death Deserved Audiobook by L. J. Sellers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L. J. Sellers) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:16:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death Deserved Subtitle: A Detective Jackson Novel, Book 11 Author: L. J. Sellers Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detective Wade Jackson is in for a shock when he's summoned to the police chief's office - his sergeant has been poisoned, and Jackson's been tapped to lead the investigation. But before the Eugene Violent Crimes unit has a chance to respond, two people are gunned down at a licensed marijuana nursery. Jackson and his colleague Detective Lara Evans are on the case - but there are more suspects than evidence, and the crime is baffling. Soon, more people are hospitalized, and when Evans discovers a link between the poisonings and edible pot, she and Jackson suspect that the product tampering and shootings are connected. As the task force investigates new leads, it's clear that the detectives are on a dangerous trail, one that forces them to question everyone - even their own team. But they'll have to uncover the truth fast...before the next victim falls prey. Members Reviews: Excellent police procedural series! Death Deserved is book 11 in the Detective Wade Jackson series by L.J. Sellers. It is set in Eugene Oregon. This novel is the most recent available in audio format, but book 12 in the series is available in Kindle format. I've enjoyed all of the books in the audio series. Patrick Lawlor narrates most of the series and does a superb job. Author Sellers will disappoint some listeners with possibly going overboard on the personal lives of key characters, but no one can complain about inadequate character development. Her major characters are very likable. In general both the levels of action and suspense are moderate, but frequent plot twists make up for limited action and suspense. great listen...one of my favorite authors LJ Seller's Detective Jackson series is on my most read list. a good solid plot with engaging characters, she always addresses current issues. in this case the marijuana farming and medical retailing now that it is legal in Oregon. A winner!! Great series Good twists good characters good narrator. Always enjoyable. Jackson is a great dad and a great policeman

Flashpoint Audiobook by Lynn Hightower

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynn Hightower) — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:22:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flashpoint Subtitle: The Sonora Blair Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Lynn Hightower Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A New York Times Notable Book: Cincinnati homicide detective Sonora Blair hunts a serial killer who's playing with fire in Shamus Award - winning author Lynn Hightower's chilling thriller. A single mother of two children and a police specialist with the Cincinnati Homicide Division, Sonora Blair is still awake in the middle of the night when the call comes in. Mark Daniels has been found in Mount Airy Forest handcuffed to the steering wheel of his car, doused with accelerant, and set on fire. As the hideously burned college student lies dying in the ER, he describes his killer: blond, female, and a total stranger. But Mark may not have been the intended victim. Evidence points to a sexual fixation on his older brother, Keaton, a teacher currently separated from his wife. Then the murderer - who has been dubbed "Flash" by the media - calls Sonora one night, taunting and mocking her. As the investigation heats up, the harassment continues. The female psychopath knows intimate details about Sonora's family and her past. As the criminal's monstrous plan becomes chillingly apparent, Sonora must risk everything to corner a cunning killer. Members Reviews: Downhill Fast I was very pleased when I began listening to Flashpoint; it was a well written fast paced mystery; quite enjoyable. I also liked that the main character Sonora Blake wasn't the usual paragon of virtue, she had secrets and issues. The beginning went well but my enjoyment didn't last very long, it was too soon swamped by the complete lack of realism in the actions of the various characters in what could have been a much better book. In addition to that, Sonora seems to prioritize way too many things above her children. Then there was Sonora's supernatural ability to live without sleep, although that would explain the plethora of dumb moves and seeming lack of ability to think clearly or make good decisions she displays. I won't spoil it for everyone by enumerating the great many examples available suffice it to say, I'm not recommending this one.

Edge of Midnight Audiobook by Leslie Tentler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leslie Tentler) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:01:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Edge of Midnight Subtitle: Chasing Evil, Book 3 Author: Leslie Tentler Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The collection isnt complete without her. The writer becomes the story when crime reporter Mia Hale is discovered on a beach in Jacksonville, Floridabloodied and disoriented but alive. She remembers nothing, but her wounds bear the signature of a sadistic serial killer. After years lying dormant, the Collector has resumed his grim hobby of abducting women and taking gruesome souvenirs before dumping their bodies. Not one of his victims has ever escapedand he wants Mia back more than he ever wanted any of the others. FBI agent Eric MacFarlane has pursued the Collector for a long timethe case runs deep in his veins, bordering on obsessionand now Mia holds the key. Shell risk everything to recover her memory and bring the madman to justice, and Eric swears to protect this fierce, fragile survivor. But the Collector will not be denied. In his mind he knows just how their story ends. Critic Reviews: "A smooth prose style and an authentic Big Easy vibe distinguish Tentlers debut...the shivers are worthy of a Lisa Jackson." (Publishers Weekly) "A compelling plot, thick suspense, a cunning villain, a shattered cop, and a victim who wants answers at any cost place Tentler in the same category as bestselling authors Lisa Jackson and Beverly Barton. Four and a half stars rating." (RT Book Reviews) Members Reviews: Leading Lady TSTL Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I have now read all three of the books in this series - my 2 quibbles are the lack of real passion between the main characters - or - the believability of it. And in all three of these books the leading female character has 2 or three instances of completely too stupid to live moments where she puts herself in danger after significant threats have already been made. I find that a very annoying trait in someone who should have more sense. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The actual mystery plot was good. The leading lady's dumb moves kept pulling me out of the story. Was Edge of Midnight worth the listening time? It was o.k. Could have been a lot better with a smarter leading character. She would do smart things and then turn around and do something so stupid it pulled you out of the story and made you want to give up on the book.

The Abbey Audiobook by Chris Culver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Culver) — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:12:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Abbey Author: Chris Culver Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Ash Rashid is a former homicide detective who can't stand the thought of handling another death investigation. In another year, he'll be out of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department completely. That's the plan, at least, until his niece's body is found in the guest home of one of his city's most wealthy citizens. The coroner calls it an overdose, but the case doesn't add up. Against orders, Ash launches an investigation to find his niece's murderer, but the longer he searches, the more entangled he becomes in a case that hits increasingly close to home. If he doesn't solve it fast, his niece won't be the only family member he has to bury. Members Reviews: Poor Narrator hurts story I found it difficult to stay interested in this story because of the poor narration. Mr. Ganim has a fairly robotic tone of voice--especially when he is doing female characters. After awhile, all the females sounded alike. They were mechanical--almost like computer voices. Too bad--I think I'll get the print book and read that. This is awful!

Wall Audiobook by Mary Roberts Rinehart

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mary Roberts Rinehart) — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:04:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wall Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Dazzling and devious Juliette was anything but popular with the upper class set she'd married in to. Her husband, Arthur, bought her off with a ruinously expensive divorce. But a few years later, Juliette turned up again - and days later she was dead. Almost everyone in the exclusive town had a motive for wanting Juliette dead. Now, it's up to skeptical Sheriff Russell Shand to pierce the wall of aristocratic silence, and find the ruthless killer. Members Reviews: Could not finish I just really did not care for the narration. It seemed too sing-song for my taste. Rinehart's best mystery If you could sum up Wall in three words, what would they be? Wonderful setting, plotting and characters. What did you like best about this story? I've read the physical book many times, and it remains my favorite. It was fun to listen to; it's quite a different kind of pleasure. How could the performance have been better? I personally don't like readers who whisper, or who end declarative sentences with a rising inflection, and I found it an irritation here, but the power of the story was just too strong to let this matter too much. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? At 10 hours, it's too long for that. Any additional comments? In her day, no one outsold Rinehart, and even now, the rich flavor of that opulent lifestyle of the rich between the wars comes through. And a nit. The title of the book is THE Wall, not "Wall." How could a reader get this wrong? Or the Audible listing?

Deadly Web Audiobook by Mike Omer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Omer) — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:26:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Web Subtitle: Glenmore Park Mystery Series, Book 2 Author: Mike Omer Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detective Hannah Shor is desperate to prove her worth to her superiors - and herself. When a middle-aged man is found stabbed to death in his apartment, she might just get her chance. But then she finds that the deceased was a vile Internet troll, sexually harassing women on Twitter. Hannah starts wondering if she really wants to catch his killer. And the night is far from over. Only several hours later, a young woman is strangled to death. Detective Jacob Cooper discovers that the victim was lost in her own virtual world - a recluse who spent all day sucked into a violent online role-playing game. To find the murderer, Jacob might have to step into the game. Now Hannah will have to push aside her qualms, and Jacob will have to find a way to overcome his technophobia if they want to crack the cases. Their search will take them into the seedier parts of the Internet and uncover shocking secrets as they attempt to expose a killer. Members Reviews: Excellent police procedural, but... ...Deadly Web is not as good as Spider's Web or Web of Fear, the other two books in the series. Despite the excellent story I was disappointed because it does not justify 5 stars which the other two books in the series earn. Narrator Eric Martin, who I had not listened to before this series, is superb.

The First Victim Audiobook by Ridley Pearson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ridley Pearson) — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:04:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Victim Author: Ridley Pearson Narrator: Scott Rosema Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A shipping container washed ashore leads Seattle television news anchor Stevie McNeal and reporter friend Melissa on the trail of a scam involving the importation of illegal aliens. A career stepping-stone for McNeal, the investigation puts her at cross-purposes with the Seattle Police Department's Lou Boldt and Sergeant John LaMoia. When Melissa disappears, perhaps at the hands of the Chinese Triad, McNeal turns from foe to ally and teams up with the detectives on an investigation that takes them from Seattle's docklands to the offices of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Members Reviews: The First Victim (Unabridged) I have just listended to The First Victim narrated by Scott Rosema. Unfortunately I dont think that he is aware of what he is reading. He reads much too fast with no apparent thought to the content. This makes it difficult to follow the story, which probably deserves better rating, but since the narrators very poor perfermance makes it difficult to follow the story, I can only rate it 2 stars. I will from now on make sure to avoid any book narrated by Scott Rosema. Unfortunate Reading I enjoy Ridley Pearson novels and have several in my listening library. However, this one - while a good story - is so poorly performed by Scott Rosema - it's nearly impossible to listen to and follow. He reads far too fast and does not pronounce words in any understandable form. I have to rewind constantly to pick up on important details. Disappointing indeed. Hummmm Any additional comments? Sadly I think I might have enjoyed the book more and found the story more engaging if I had not been so distracted by the reader...ugh! I have come to like this series a great deal and the previous readers were quite engaging. Not so much this time. Way too much emphasis was put on changing voices for the characters. When I listen to a book I am not expecting or wanting a play without a stage. I am looking for a good solid reader with tone and a love for the story. This time it missed the mark.

Doyle's Disciples Audiobook by Robert Leuci

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Leuci) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:35:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doyle's Disciples Author: Robert Leuci Narrator: Peter Coleman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detective Victoria has never been shy about robbing heroin addicts. He loves the looks on their faces when he kicks down their doors and finds their highs gone in an instant. After 17 years on the force, Victoria has no delusions about being an honest cop. And that makes him a perfect bagman for Tommy Doyle. Doyle is the New York Police Department's chief of detectives, the top dog in a very dirty bunch. To young Bobby Porterfield, the old man is a legend. But as Porterfield is drawn deeper into the dark side of the department, he finds that justice is never black and white. And when Doyle's top men begin to die, Porterfield fears he may be next. Members Reviews: Authentic, Corruption is Sad Leuci knows his subject matter intimately. But realistic police corruption is just painful to read about. The story is choppy, full of betrayal and with no characters I cared about.

The Bitter Season Audiobook by Tami Hoag

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tami Hoag) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 09:14:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bitter Season Author: Tami Hoag Narrator: David Colacci Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: #1 New York Times Bestselling author Tami Hoag returns to the bestselling series of her career with a Kovac and Liska case that will delight fans and new listeners alike. A murder from the past. A murder from the present. And a life that was never meant to be.... As the dreary, bitter weather of late fall descends on Minneapolis, Detective Nikki Liska is restless. After moving to the cold case squad in order to spend more time with her sons, she misses the rush of pulling an all-nighter, the sense of urgency of hunting a murderer on the loose. Most of all she misses her old partner, Sam Kovac. Sam is having an even harder time adjusting to Nikki's absence, saddled with a green new partner younger than pieces of Sam's wardrobe. Sam is distracted from his troubles by an especially brutal double homicide: a middle-aged husband and wife bludgeoned and hacked to death in their home with a ceremonial Japanese samurai sword. Nikki's case, the unsolved murder of a family man, community leader, and decorated sex crimes detective for the Minneapolis PD, is less of a distraction: twenty years later, there is little hope for finding the killer who got away. On the other end of the spectrum, Minneapolis resident Evi Burke has a life she only dreamed of as a kid in and out of foster homes: a beautiful home, a family, people who love her, a fulfilling job. Little does she know that a danger from her past is stalking her perfect present. A danger powerful enough to pull in both Kovac and Liska and destroy the perfect life she was never meant to have. Members Reviews: very good as always very good book by this author and keeps you gripped keeps you guessing

Swift Justice Audiobook by R.P. Wolff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R.P. Wolff) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:49:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swift Justice Subtitle: The Southern Way Author: R.P. Wolff Narrator: Michael Knight Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-16 Publisher: R.P. Wolff Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A murder mystery set in the segregated town of Dodge County, Texas in 1954. Swift Justice will appeal to fans of the movie Mississippi Burning and John Grisham's book, A Time to Kill, and tells the story of Leon Brooks, an educated black man, who comes under the wrath of the Texas KKK for initiating a voting drive. The Klan, which is led by the Imperial Wizard Atwood Baker, who is called "Judge" because he is the Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, cannot allow the voting drive to happen. His solution - lynch Leon Brooks and set an example. But a mysterious person, who is disguised, comes to Leon's aide as the noose was around Leon's head. Leon can't tell whether the person is black or white. The person leaves as quickly as he or she arrived. Within four days, numerous white people are murdered, and the Klan has no idea who's doing it. Sheriff Jefferson Mason, a tall, heavy-set man in his 50s and a local leader in the Klan as well, investigates the crime. The Klan's revised solution - kill more Negros and set the town on fire. FBI Special Agent Roger Perry and his partner, Tom Hall, rush to Dodge County to solve the murders and bring down the Klan. The murders and racial tensions also bring in the national media. Dodge County is in disarray. Will it ever be the same? Will the people responsible for the crimes be brought to swift justice? Members Reviews: Narrator murdered this for me. I was given this book at no cost in exchange for listening and giving my honest rating of the book. The story line was alright and semi historical. The problem I had was with the narration. The inflections were wrong. The emotions that should have been conveyed by the narrator weren't there for me. I might have rated the book higher if it was conveyed differently. Very choppy with the characters using short sentences and identifying each speaker. Just couldn't rate it higher. Racism, Murder, Justice in the South What made the experience of listening to Swift Justice the most enjoyable? The premise of the story. Perspectives of White and Black interacting in the life and death grips of Racism. And the "outsiders", the Civil Rights style Jewish Lawyer who's first concern is the survival of the accused. A strong point is the dialogue explaining the thoughts held by the participants. What other book might you compare Swift Justice to and why? "Mississippi Burning". The classic Portier movie "In the Heat of the Night" etc. come to my mind. Now I'm saying Swift Justice reminds me of these. Just remember these examples are Classics... Have you listened to any of Michael Knights other performances before? How does this one compare? I feel that the "dialogue" is an important part of the story. Michael Knight has a fantastic voice, easy to understand, enjoyable to listen to. Where there is room for improvement is in the character voices - there are Southern regional, Ethnic and racial - Whites, Blacks, Jewish, etc. In my opinion, this must have been very challenging and there is room for improvement... Study and experience, similar to language learning. Learning a new language has always been difficult for me.

Deadly Puzzles Audiobook by Terry Odell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Odell) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:21:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Puzzles Subtitle: Mapleton Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Terry Odell Narrator: Steve Marvel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-17 Publisher: Terry Odell Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Solving a crime is like piecing together a puzzle. But what happens if the pieces don't fit? When police chief Gordon Hepler's doctor orders him to cut down on the stress in his life or risk losing his vision, Gordon books a winter retreat at a remote bed and breakfast. Hours away from Mapleton, where nobody knows he's a cop, he plans to relax and try to forget about his eyes. However, traveling "incognito" doesn't mean he's left his cop instincts behind. His curiosity is piqued when one of the other guests at the B&B doesn't appear to be who she claims. Before he can explore the puzzle she presents, a man shows up, pleading for help. His car's gone off the road, and his wife is inside. Although a blizzard is approaching, Gordon can't refuse the frantic man's request and agrees to help him search. Fighting the storm, Gordon and the man struggle down a ravine to the car. What they find turns out to be one more puzzle, and it's not the last Gordon faces. Are they unrelated coincidences? Or part of one bigger mystery? Or is he seeing a crime where none exists? Well outside his jurisdiction, with his health at stake, Gordon wonders whether he should follow his cop impulses, or remember he's on vacation and let the locals handle it. When it becomes personal, Gordon has no choice. Members Reviews: A cozy mystery This was my first Mapleton Mystery and I loved it. Trying to piece together all of the "puzzle pieces" as the story unfolded kept me interested and constantly guessing what would come next. I wouldn't hesitate to check out Terry Odell's other works or Steve Marvel's other narrations. A cozy thriller! This was the first book I listened to in this series, and I'm hooked! This whole story was full of moving puzzle pieces, and I never knew who to trust. I was suspicious of everyone and always second guessing who was genuine and who was all a part of the tangled mystery. As the odd deaths & break ins piled up I felt myself spinning theories as to who did what and how they could all be linked. It was a fun ride! I also really enjoyed Gordon as a lead character. So often in cozy mysteries the cop is just a secondary character. But with this book I got to peek behind the curtain and see what goes on in the mind of a police officer as he hunts for a killer. All the steps that Gordon took to separate speculation from facts was interesting and made this book special. The narration was spot on, and made this a really enjoyable listen. Clever story What did you love best about Deadly Puzzles? I enjoyed the Chief of Police and his problems. What did you like best about this story? Going on vacation for one's health can be harmful to one's health. What about Steve Marvels performance did you like? He is clear and understandable and changes his voice to fit the characters. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I liked how he tried to protect the ones he cared about, but they did not always appreciate it. Vacation from Police Work Any additional comments? Police Chief Gordon Hepler has been ordered by his doctor to reduce his stress that was endangering his eye sight. Hepler decided to heed doctors warning and take a vacation at a quiet bed and breakfast a few hours away from Mapleton where no one knows he is a policeman.

Killer in the Band Audiobook by Lauren Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Carr) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 03:33:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer in the Band Subtitle: Lovers in Crime Mystery, Book 3 Author: Lauren Carr Narrator: Mike Alger Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-26-17 Publisher: Acorn Book Services Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Joshua's eldest son, Joshua Thornton Jr. (J.J.) has graduated at the top of his class from law school and returns home to spend the summer studying for the bar exam. However, to Joshua's and Cameron's shock and dismay, J.J. moves into the main house at Russell Ridge Farm and Orchards, the largest dairy farm in the Ohio Valley, in order to rekindle a romance with Suellen Russell, the one-time leader of a rock band who is twice his age. Quickly, they learn that she has a deep dark secret. The move brings long buried tensions between the father and son to the surface - not the least of which being J.J.'s inexplicable dislike for his stepmother Cameron. But when a brutal killer strikes, the Lovers in Crime must set all differences with Joshua's son aside to solve the crime before J.J. ends up in the cross-hairs of a murderer. Members Reviews: Enjoyable! Would you consider the audio edition of Killer in the Band to be better than the print version? I really enjoyed the narrator's clear and appealing voice - kept me engaged. He did a good job of distinguishing between the different voices without being too obvious. What did you like best about this story? I was drawn into the story right off the bat and cared about the characters. Any additional comments? Definitely want to read all Lauren Carr's books! Great mystery novel! The Lovers in Crime series keeps getting better. Killer in the Band is Book 3 in the series, Lauren Carr is a very talented author.

'Til Death Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:23:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Til Death Subtitle: An 87th Precinct Novel, Book 9 Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detective Steve Carellas sister is getting married but someone wants the groom dead, and Steve has just a few hours to locate the killer before his sister becomes a bride and a widow on the same day. Critic Reviews: Imagine your favorite Law & Order cast solving fresh mysteries into infinity, with no re-runs, and you have some sense of McBains grand,ongoing accomplishment. (Entertainment Weekly) The 87th Precinct [is] one of the great literary accomplishments of the last half-century. (Pete Hamill, Newsday) Members Reviews: Steve Carella's Sisters Wedding Similar to the previous book, this one follows the events of just one day. Steve Carrela's sister is getting married and the groom receives a threatening note. He pulls in a couple of off duty members of the 87th squad room to attend the wedding and keep an eye on things. This is also a very linear story, no secondary cases being investigated at the same time although this one has a couple of minor twists Not bad and as with most of the books in this series so far it would make a good 1 hour TV episode. Early McBain is still great McBain Steve Carella and the boys of the 87th Precinct can't even enjoy a wedding without a bunch of guys with guns crashing the party. Someone's got it in for the groom, and Steve has to find the culprit before his sister becomes an early widow. I love how all the little asides and conversational diversions end up connecting in the end. McBain is the master of weaving disparate threads of a story into one seamless tapestry. The wry humor is just an added bonus. Steve Carella's Sister Is Getting Married (If the Groom Survives Long Enough) This is another early installment in the 87th Precinct series and the second in a row in which the action all occurs over the course of a single day. Steve Carella's little sister, Angela, is getting married in a big outdoor wedding in the backyard of the Carella family home. Steve's day begins early with a call from the bridegroom, Tommy Giordano. Tommy is alarmed about something and wants Steve to come over to his house. Carella arrives to find that someone has left a present "For the Groom" on Tommy's front porch. In the box is a Black Widow spider. Is it a lame wedding day joke, or is someone seriously threatening Tommy's life? Steve decides to take no chances and calls in a few of the other off-duty detectives to attend the wedding and keep a sharp eye out. They'd better, because it soon becomes clear that the danger is real and it seems to be coming from every direction. And as the afternoon wears on, there's the very real chance that Tommy and Angela's marriage might not even last long enough for the honeymoon to begin. To add to the complications, Steve's wife, Teddy, is very, very pregnant, and Carella has only a week or so to go before he's going to be a father. This is a short, entertaining read, and all of the characters are in high form. Fans of the series will certainly enjoy it. A Double-header Filled with the usual sense of humor, it also has its share of close calls and unexpected twists. Very entertaining and a good read. Five Stars Great book on tape.

Fire Cop Audiobook by R. J. Beam

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R. J. Beam) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 06:00:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire Cop Author: R. J. Beam Narrator: Chaz Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-17 Publisher: RJ Beam Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When Officer Ben Graystock becomes fed up with drug dealer Avery Spade's ability to avoid arrest, he tries a highly illegal method to bust the criminal. Ben sets fire to Avery's house. The officer assumes fire investigators will see the meth lab evidence and make an arrest. The plan does not work, resulting in Ben tracking down Avery's other drug labs and setting additional arsons. Police officer and volunteer firefighter Stuart Thompson is assigned to investigate these arsons. Thompson also happens to be Graystock's close friend and partner at the police department. Fire investigation turns to a murder investigation after Avery Spade assumes the arsonist is a local rival dealer. Spade kills the rival using a fire as a form of street justice. As the investigation progresses more fire deaths occur. The pressure is on for Officer Thompson to find a suspect and end the fires before more people die. Members Reviews: Buy This Book - I couldn't put it down! I learned about Fire Cop from following the author's RescueHumor site on Facebook. Not an EMS professional myself, I am a nurse with a huge respect for firefighters, and I enjoy reading books about them. I have read many books by paramedics and firefighters and when I finished, I was left saying, "Well, that was fun, I enjoyed it, but it was the same old description of their work". Not Fire Cop! This book starts off quickly, with a local firefighter wanting to protect his town from a meth dealer. I am not going to spoil anything, so I won't describe further. But I do want to say the plot has some fascinating twists and surprises. I couldn't put it down and that it high praise from this devoted rader. Fire Cop in NOT just another descriptive book about what fire investigators do. There are excellent descriptions of how firefighters and investigators do their work, which is very helpful for a reader who isn't familiar with how fire departments and arson investigations function. The story gripped me from the the beginning and never let go. I HIGHLY recommend Fire Cop. It's a fast paced book that is very believable and had me wanting more. I can't wait for the author's next book. This is the perfect gift for anyone who is intrigued by firefighting, police work and arson investigations. Those who follow fire/EMS blogs will especially enjoy Fire Cop. Great job, RJ! Can't wait to read more. Incendiary Vigilante This is a good action story involving Police, Firefighters and Arson. Action takes place in a small town in Wisconsin where there is a drug manufacturing operation going on and a series of deadly arson fires. The lead Arson Investigator for the Police Dept. is also a volunteer firefighter in the town. The author of this story also has a background in both Police work and firefighting and this greatly benefits this story. The descriptions of the fire scenes, evidence collection and investigatory process is both accurate and realistic and will keep your interest When the focus of the investigation turns toward one of the investigators colleagues on the Police Dept. , you will find yourself eagerly seeking the outcome. This is a good investigatory story written by a credible author. If you enjoy books involving crime fighting and firefighting you will not be disappointed. Recommended. A good page turning mystery/thriller I have been a volunteer firefighter most of my adult life.

Desperate Measures Audiobook by Jo Bannister

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jo Bannister) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 07:01:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Desperate Measures Author: Jo Bannister Narrator: Jane Copland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When Gabriel Ash's wife and kids were kidnapped four years ago by Somali pirates, his life spiraled out of control. He left his job working for the British government and moved to a small town where he descended into near madness. But with the help of his dog, Patience, and his friendship with young police officer Hazel Best, his focus returned. When he discovers that his wife is still alive, Ash is once again filled with hope and fear. Hope that he has another chance to find her and their two young sons; fear that in trying, he may bring about their deaths. Members Reviews: Gabriel Ash Takes Desperate Measures in Order to Rescue His Abducted Family! Four years ago, Gabriel Ash was working as a security analyst for the British Government. Somalian pirates were hijacking planes carrying weapons. When Ash got too close to their operation, the pirates abducted his wife, Cathy, and their two sons, Gilbert and Guy. Fearing them dead, Ash experienced a mental meltdown. He became a mere shadow of the man he once was. He wandered around the small village of Norbold, talking to his dog, Patience. Thanks to the beautiful Constable Hazel Best, he is slowly reentering society. After following an arms dealer, Stephen Graves, who was victimized by the pirates, Ash sees his wife during a live video conference. She and the boys, he learns, are still alive! Unfortunately, a series of tragedies ensues as Ash takes desperate measures to free his family from the pirates. To date, Jo Bannister's "Desperate Measures" (following "Deadly Virtues" and "Perfect Sins") is the most exciting installment in the Gabriel Ash and Hazel Best mystery series. Fast-paced and riveting, the novel begins with a tragedy that shocked me. "It can't be true," I kept repeating to myself. "It can't be true." (I was left in a stupor.) From then on, I couldn't predict what would happen next. I didn't know who would die. However, I was able to learn more about Ash's family and what four years of being held captive in a nightmarish world can do to someone. Needless to say, Cathy is not the same person Ash married. Horrible, shocking family secrets are revealed that threaten to rip apart Ash's delicate fragile psyche. They also threaten to destroy the friendship he shares with Hazel. There is a subplot involving a bedraggled street youth, Saturday, who brings Hazel a laptop he claims he found at a service station. Saturday has hacked into the device and discovered filthy secrets. The owner will do anything to keep those secrets from being publicly revealed. Hazel, who is a kind, gentle, lovable soul, allows Saturday to move in with her. The entire time, however, she feels that someone is watching them in their new house. Could it be the laptop's owner, the Somali pirates, a coworker at Meadowvale Police Station, or someone else--someone who will take desperate measures to kill her? Jo Bannister writes intriguing mysteries with unique, one-of-a kind characters. "Desperate Measures" is an enjoyable, edge-of-your-seat, psychological thriller that constantly asks: How far will someone go to protect the ones they love? "Desperate Measures" is filled with desperate people. Gabriel Ash is desperate to protect his family and bring them safely home to England. Constable Hazel Best is desperate for a family of her own.

Hat Dance Audiobook by Carmen Amato

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carmen Amato) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 05:10:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hat Dance Subtitle: Detective Emilia Cruz Mysteries Series, Book 2 Author: Carmen Amato Narrator: Johanna Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Imagine if you were investigating crime in a city both deadly and breathtaking. Mexican drug cartels battle for control, and politicians are bought with blood money. Your partner once vowed to destroy you. Your new lieutenant is a drunk. Your lover might leave Acapulco. And then the restaurant you just left blows up. Terrified by her nightmares of the restaurant fire and shaken by norteamericano hotel manager Kurt Rucker's possible move, Emilia Cruz must catch a violent firebomber and find a missing girl before the iconic beach city is destroyed. Neither investigation is easy, because the influence and impact of Mexico's drug war is everywhere, just like the salt breeze coming off the ocean. Emilia's police work is soon hijacked by savage political rivalries, a corrupt vice cop, and a woman in prison who knows more than she'll say. As Acapulco screams for an end to the flames, the arsonist evades Emilia's sting operation. Meanwhile, the missing girl's trail leads to Acapulco's famous lucha libre fighters. Inside the coliseum, the heat of the investigation ignites into an inferno. If Emilia's only chance to survive is to dance with the devil, will she take it? Would you? Members Reviews: Another winner from Carmen Amato! Like Cliff Diver (first novel in the Emilia Cruz series) Hat Dance is a well written mystery with vivid characters, lots of action, intense suspense, and some major plot twists. This modern detective story is set in Acapulco, Mexico. The protagonist is junior detective Emilia Cruz who is the first female detective in Acapulco. Narration by Johanna Parker is outstanding. I enjoyed and I highly recommend this suspense mystery series.!

Hog Heaven Audiobook by Ben Rehder

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Rehder) — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:55:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hog Heaven Subtitle: Blanco County Mysteries, Book 7 Author: Ben Rehder Narrator: Robert King Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-13 Publisher: Benjamin Michael Rehder Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Edgar Award-nominated author Ben Rehder's Blanco County mysteries have made best-of-the-year lists in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Field & Stream, and are currently in development with Warner Brothers and USA Network as a TV series. After a high-school football star dies in a late-night motorcycle collision with a wild pig, the boy's wealthy father comes up with a creative scheme to rid Blanco County of the feral pests: He tattoos the ear of one particular pig, then offers a $50,000 reward for anyone who shoots it. Game warden John Marlin is not pleased-chiefly because the bounty is likely to bring a wave of poachers and trespassers to the area. The tension rises even higher when the death of the local boy turns out to be more complicated than it originally appeared. Fans of Ben Rehder's earlier comic mysteries will be in heaven - Hog Heaven. Members Reviews: Read it but don't listen to this production If you could sum up Hog Heaven in three words, what would they be? Rehder's books are always a fun ride with his large cast of crazies who never fail to entertain. Hog Heaven is no different. I almost didn't download this book though because the narrator is new to the series, and I like my John Marlins to sound like John Marlin from Blanco Co., Texas. I'm not sure where this Marlin is from but it's not anywhere near Texas. There is very little distinction between Marlin, Phil, Red, Billy Don, Bobby Garza, Bill Tatum, or even Nicole...except for the chick from Russia. She didn't sound Russian, but she didn't sound Texan, either...nor did any of the others. Robert King Ross killed this book for me. I won't buy another that he voices. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Robert King Ross? Bring back Johnathan Davis! Great Story - Horrible Narrator Where does Hog Heaven rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Upper Quadrant for story, Way lower for reader What other book might you compare Hog Heaven to and why? The usual comic state based novelists - Carl Hiasson, Tim Dorsey How could the performance have been better? It's funny because I've listened to all the Blanco County books some with the same reader but this was the first one I can remember where RK Ross was so bod. His voices for Marlin was wrong as well as most of the characters. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Not really. It is a good story terrible reader What would have made Hog Heaven better? I could only listen to 5-10 minutes. The reader was just too annoying. Has Hog Heaven turned you off from other books in this genre? no Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Robert King Ross? anyone else What character would you cut from Hog Heaven? don't know didn't listen long enough Delighted to find another Blanco County novel Where does Hog Heaven rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Hog Heaven is just as great as the other Blanco County novels, that is to say right at the top of our list of all books for story. We love the characters, both new and old and both bad and good. However we were not as fond of this reader. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The plots, and there are several, kept us on the edge of our seats and guessing all the way about the outcome.

No Witness but the Moon Audiobook by Suzanne Chazin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Suzanne Chazin) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:49:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Witness but the Moon Subtitle: The Jimmy Vega Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Suzanne Chazin Narrator: Thom Rivera Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this powerful novel from award-winning author Suzanne Chazin, a tense standoff between a Hispanic police officer and an undocumented immigrant leads to the shooting death of one, the shattered life of the other, and the shocking connection between them. On a clear, moonlit night in December, police detective Jimmy Vega races to the scene of a reported home invasion in an upscale New York community. As Vega arrives, he spots a Hispanic man who fits the description of the armed intruder running from the victim's estate. Vega chases him into the woods. When the suspect refuses to surrender - and reaches into his pocket - Vega has only seconds to make a life-or-death decision. What begins as a tragic mistake takes an even darker turn when Vega uncovers disturbing links between the dead man and his own mother's brutal, unsolved murder. Vega's need for answers propels him back to his old Bronx neighborhood, where he is viewed as a disgraced cop, not a homegrown hero. It also puts him at odds with his girlfriend, Adele Figueroa, head of a local immigrant center, who must weigh her own doubts about his behavior. When a shocking piece of evidence surfaces, it becomes clear that someone doesn't want Vega to put all the pieces together - and is willing to do whatever it takes to bury the truth. Only by risking everything will Vega be able to find justice, redemption, and the most elusive goal of all: the ability to forgive himself. Members Reviews: Not as strong as earlier Books I read the first two books in this series and enjoyed them. They provided a gritty look at illegal immigration, with complicated questions and even more complicated answers. This third offering by Chazin could have been ripped from the headlines, but instead the main characters (Vega and Adele) spent so much time in emotional navel-gazing and self-pity. We're also forced to rely on coincidences - an immigrant living in the Bronx with no access to a vehicle takes a job in a posh restaurant 50 miles away? I wanted to like this book more than I did, and I will definitely read the next offer in the series; I am just slogging through this one, though.

Bain de sang[Bloodbath] Livre Audio par Jean-Jacques Pelletier

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jean-Jacques Pelletier) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 01:43:40 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> Titre: Bain de sang[Bloodbath] Auteur: Jean-Jacques Pelletier Narrateur: Jean Brassard Format: Unabridged Durée: 12 hrs and 50 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 07-11-17 Éditeur: Audible Studios Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Résumé de l'éditeur: Un bain. Du sang. Un cadavre qui baigne dans le sang Beaucoup de sang. Beaucoup trop pour une seule personne. Doù vient tout ce sang? Où sont les autres corps? Pourquoi le bain est-il exposé dans une vitrine? Au cours de son enquête, linspecteur Henri Dufaux croisera notamment des trafiquants dêtres humains, un mafieux pianiste et philosophe, un ministre adepte de galipettes thaïlandaises, une psychanalyste gentiment sarcastique et un producteur porno qui veut sauver lOccident.... Croiseront également son chemin un militaire multidécoré résolument misogyne, une icône de lart hypercollectif, un pasteur pro-vie qui se prend pour Mère Teresa et un homme daffaires ayant la conscience dun requin qui aurait suivi des cours de droit.... Dufaux tombera aussi sur un nombre inquiétant de cadavres, en plus de devoir composer avec létonnante Lydia Balco, accessoirement directrice adjointe au SCRS. Par chance, pour lépauler, il pourra compter sur son épouse récemment décédée. Please note: This audiobook is in French.

Tip a Hat to Murder Audiobook by Elaine L. Orr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elaine L. Orr) — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:00:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tip a Hat to Murder Subtitle: Logland Mystery Series, Book 1 Author: Elaine L. Orr Narrator: Kevin Iggens Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-17 Publisher: Lifelong Dreams Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When the owner of the Bully Pulpit Diner decided to stop letting servers accept tips, he figured the raise he gave them would keep them happy. Apparently not. Or were some of his other hobbies what got poor Ben Addison killed? Police Chief Elizabeth Friedman contends with angry food servers, rowdy frat brothers at Sweathog Agricultural College, a batch of customers who seem to know nothing, and a thief who must have really wanted something from Ben. One of them keeps a good secret in the small town of Logland, Illinois. Join Elizabeth, Medical Examiner Skelly, and an offbeat group of characters who will tackle a murder and tickle your funny bone. Members Reviews: Book 1 Any additional comments? There's just enough quirkiness to bring a smile from time to time, and who would have considered a change in tipping policies to be a possible motive for murder? A great beginning to another Elaine Orr series! very entertaining audiobook. Worst narration. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Story itself was alright, just another who-done-it mystery story. But skip this audiobook, since the narration is pretty bad. If you must, read it in Kindle instead. How did the narrator detract from the book? There's no emotion in the narration at all. Kevin Iggens narrated the story like reading the book line by line, without any interest. No matter what the character was feeling, the narration tone was the same. All characters had the same sound. No distinction whatsoever. There aren't proper pauses between sentences or even when the dialogue's speaker changes. It gets very confusing because of that. All in all, this might be the worst narration I've ever heard. I couldn't bear it more than a couple hours. Any additional comments? I received this audiobook for free from the author / narrator / publisher in exchange for an unbiased review. Murder This book was pretty good. It was a mystery about who killed the owner of a restaurant. I like cozy mysteries but this one was mainly regular mystery story and just was not for me. I received this book as a gift in exchange for an honest review. I am willing to give this series another chance and would read the next book in this series. A struggle to finish I had trouble finishing this book. The story wasn't bad, but it was a bit hard to follow, although, that could be the fault of the narrator. Kevin Iggens doesn't distinguish the characters very well. If it wasn't written with who said what, you weren't quite sure which character was talking. Iggens voice is fairly unemotional as he read this book, making it hard to get immersed in the story. The story had humorous moments, quirky characters, but something was lost in the vocal translation. Normally I enjoy this kind of mystery, but I think this may be one I need to read it myself versus listening to. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Diner mystery If you could sum up Tip a Hat to Murder in three words, what would they be? entertaining, surprising, interesting Who was your favorite character and why? Police chief Elizabeth as she was in charge, but handled people well. What about Kevin Iggenss performance did you like? Pleasant voice.

Dead Gone Audiobook by Luca Veste

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Luca Veste) — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:23:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Gone Subtitle: A Novel Author: Luca Veste Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A university student is murdered and attached to her body is a letter from her killer, detailing a famous unethical psychological experiment, an experiment that the killer had replicated on the victim, resulting in her death. Detectives Murphy and Rossi initially dismiss the letter as a bid to throw them off the scent - until more bodies are found, each with their own letter attached. The detectives realize they're chasing a killer who doesn't just want his victims' bodies, but their minds as well. As they rush to prevent any more deaths, they are forced to delve into the darkest channels of psychological research in an attempt to understand the motives of the madman. Members Reviews: Need more of Veste's book as audios. This was great! Compelling story and enough personal issues to make it a page turner. I expected a twist at the end and it was there. Narrator was great. We need more of Luca Veste's books in audio.

The Trap Audiobook by L. J. Sellers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L. J. Sellers) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:60:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trap Subtitle: An Agent Dallas Thriller Author: L. J. Sellers Narrator: Denice Stradling Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Spellbinder Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: While skydiving with an adventure group, FBI Agent Jamie Dallas overhears plans to carry out criminal acts against a politician. Believing the group may have already committed murder, the bureau sends Dallas to infiltrate the activists. But to worm her way inside the tight-knit clan, Dallas makes dangerous compromises and starts to sympathize with their cause. She ends up so deep undercover, she can't make contact with the bureau. Across town a Washington, DC, detective investigates a death that looks like a simple hooker homicide. But as Detective Larson peels away the layers, she uncovers something far more sinister, something deeply connected to a high-profile judge's death. Meanwhile, working against her own conscience, Agent Dallas struggles to gather evidence and push the activist group toward the major takedown the FBI has orchestrated. But inside the group's safe house, another imposter lurks, and when the real motive surfaces, Dallas is caught in a cunning trap that will make her both a victim and a killer. Can the law enforcement players come together in time to help Dallas, or is she on her own - to live or die - depending on only her wits and timing? Members Reviews: Suspenful read This was a great read. Very interesting and suspenful. Really kept you wanting to read the next chapter to see what happened. This was my first book by this author and I will be looking for her name again. Easy read. One brave lady. L.J. Sellers can do no wrong for me and The Trap is another great story. FBI Agent Dallas meets a group of people while skydiving and hears them making plans to sabotage a politician's fundraising event to further their cause. Their cause has to do with people sent to prison when a much lesser sentence would have been more appropriate, imprisoned by a judge seemingly for profit. The leader of this group suffered a ten year sentence in this way. Dallas believes something more sinister is afoot and goes undercover and joins the group. Meanwhile Det. Larson investigates a death that looks like a simple homicide, but turns out to be much more and connected with the group members. Dallas finds herself so infiltrated into the group that she is unable to contact the FBI to report her progress and that leads to a "trap" that......well I'll leave the end for you. The main participant was very detailed and I thoroughly enjoyed her movements in tracking and infiltrating the ex cons ... This novel was very exciting and I found all the characters described in marvellous detail. The story is another police yarn with many different topics emerging at any time. The main participant was very detailed and I thoroughly enjoyed her movements in tracking and infiltrating the ex cons who were plotting against the bureaucrats, who had sentenced them in the past. I can imagine many ex prisoners detained in private prisons feeling most despondent, after being kept in prison for long periods, with little prospect of release. Don't miss this crime story as it's very exciting. Great read! Really like this author and this series! Great plot! Hope there are more to come. Undercover FBI agent Dallas has infiltrated a terrorist group.

Taking Pity Audiobook by David Mark

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Mark) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 07:23:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taking Pity Author: David Mark Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: It's been three months since Detective Sergeant Aector McAvoy returned home, or to what was left of it after a horrific tragedy. All that remained was charred masonry, broken timbers, and dried blood - a crude reminder of the home invasion and explosion that tore his family apart. McAvoy's wife and daughter are safe, he's been assured; he just wishes he knew where they were. As McAvoy wrestles with his guilt, self-hatred, and helplessness, trouble persists in stormy Hull. Organized crime emerges as the city's latest threat, with two warring factions leaving plenty of bodies for Detective Superintendent Trish Pharaoh and her unit to clean up. Now more than ever, Pharaoh needs her sergeant to return to work and be a policeman again. She gives McAvoy a case that's supposed to ease him back into the game: a reinvestigation of a rural quadruple murder that was put to bed 50 years ago. But what was supposed to be a cut-and-dried job quickly unravels as McAvoy digs up new evidence and witness testimonies, steering closer to some of the most notorious criminals in Northern England. Members Reviews: Not for the feint of heart Brutal reality of psychopathic criminals and what it takes to defeat them. Hard to put down

Never Die Alone Audiobook by Lisa Jackson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Jackson) — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:11:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Die Alone Author: Lisa Jackson Narrator: Natalie Ross Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: #1 New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson brings back fan favorites Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya to match wits against a ruthless serial killer targeting twins in this new suspense-filled thriller. Never Drop Your Guard It should be the best day of their lives. Too bad they never get to see it. On the cusp of their 21st birthday, he strikes. His victims are always twins, their ritualistic murders planned in exquisite detail, down to the moment when they breathe their last together.... Never Close Your Eyes A possibly innocent man is in prison, and Brianna Hayward needs to convince the New Orleans police. Not just to free her cousin, but to save others who will suffer until the true culprit is found. Reporter Jase Bridges is intrigued. It's a story that could make his career - as long as Brianna never guesses the secret in Jase's past.... ...Or You'll Never See Him Coming Detective Rick Bentz had doubts about the "21" conviction when he worked the case in L.A. Now the real murderer may be loose in Bentz's backyard. Twin sisters from All Saints College have vanished on the eve of their twenty-first birthday. And as Bentz and his partner, Reuben Montoya, desperately follow the trail, a killer prepares to unite his next victims in death forever. Members Reviews: Sigh ... narrator is so annoying I enjoyed the story as long as I was completely absorbed and repeated the mantra, "ignore the narration, ignore the narration." Stopped listening. What a waste. Do NOT recommend.

A Churchgoing Woman Audiobook by Roxana Nastase

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roxana Nastase) — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:25:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Churchgoing Woman Author: Roxana Nastase Narrator: Michael Goldsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-17 Publisher: Scarlet Leaf Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Greed, envy, and ego in a small town in western Oklahoma. She was mean and petty and wanted to control everyone. That signed her death warrant. Discover life in a small town. Secrets, affairs, and shocking surprises. If you love mysteries, then you will adore this nail biting thriller. Members Reviews: Unusual Murder Mystery with a touch of comedy Enjoyed the story overall and the excellent narration added to the overall ability of this work to keep my interest.

The Bodies Left Behind Audiobook by Jeffery Deaver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffery Deaver) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:39:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bodies Left Behind Author: Jeffery Deaver Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Brynn stumbles onto a scene of true horror and narrowly escapes from two professional criminals. She and a terrified visitor to the weekend house, Michelle, flee into the woods in a race for their lives. As different as night and day, and stripped of modern-day resources, Brynn, a tough deputy with a difficult past, and Michelle, a pampered city girl, must overcome their natural reluctance to trust each other and learn to use their wits and courage to survive the relentless pursuit. The deputy's disappearance spurs both her troubled son and her new husband into action, while the incident sets in motion Brynn's loyal fellow deputies and elements from Milwaukee's underside. These various forces race along inexorably toward the novel's gritty and stunning conclusion. The Bodies Left Behind is an epic cat-and-mouse chase, told nearly in real-time, and is filled with Deaver's patented twists and turns, where nothing is what it seems, and death lingers just around the next curve on a deserted path deep in the midnight forest. Members Reviews: Fun mystery suspense Very, very good, with some surprising twists and a really frightening chase. The lead character is a pretty lucky gal but she does not totally win out in the end, and in that respect, she was realistic. This is my first introduction to Deaver but it will not be my last book by him. I liked the open-ended conclusion and the relationships among the characters, including some ancillary ones who turn out to be not exactly who they seemed. Scary and compelling. The Bodies Left Behind There is almost nothing better than a good book by Jeffrey Deaver,this book had everything with lots of twists and turns and trusting the wrong people.It was a book that was very hard to put down.If you like murder mysteries this is a great one. The best book Iâve read in awhile I had a hard time putting this book down to go to bed or get chores done. It was a true page-turner all the way through. I both looked forward to, and dreaded, the end of the book Amazing Pace! Thoroughly enjoyed it. Every time I thought I had it figured out, Mr. Deaver would twist the other way. Still think my ending would have been better and left an opening for a follow-up book. But hey, he's the writer! Fast Moving thriller This book has many twists that keep you turning the pages. Just when you think you know what will happen next, something unexpected happens. Easy to read.

The Psalmist Audiobook by James Lilliefors

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Lilliefors) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:26:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Psalmist Subtitle: Bowers and Hunter Mysteries, Book 1 Author: James Lilliefors Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Luke Bowers is in the good and evil business. On a cold, late-winter morning in the Chesapeake Bay community of Tidewater County, Bowers discovers a dead woman seated in a pew at the church where he is pastor - her eyes open, her hands clasped as if in prayer. Nothing at the scene identifies the woman or explains why she was at the church. And when state police homicide investigator Amy Hunter comes to town to head up the case, not everyone is pleased that a young female outsider has the job. The only lead in solving the crime is a sequence of numbers that has been carved into the victim's right hand, which Bowers suspects may be a reference to the book of Psalms. With Bowers' help, Hunter follows a chain of seemingly innocuous clues to track down a deranged serial killer and unravel an elusive criminal enterprise that is more powerful than they ever could have imagined. Critic Reviews: "Combine a terrific, offbeat pair of sleuths and a fresh setting and you have a real winner in The Psalmist by James Lilliefors." (Connecticut News) Members Reviews: Good story. enough conspiracy and devilry to keep my attention, I finished the story in 2 days, but the narrator did a really bad female voice. Good for a start Not a bad first book. I am wondering where a book two will be going. I would pick it up once it comes out.

Dark Tides Audiobook by Chris Ewan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Ewan) — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:29:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Tides Author: Chris Ewan Narrator: Alex Tregear Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When another Halloween brings an additional death, a young police officer on the Isle of Man suspects they are connected to dark secrets in her own past. When Claire Cooper was eight years old, her mother mysteriously vanished during Hop-tu-naa, Halloween on the Isle of Man. At 14, Claire is still struggling to come to terms with her disappearance when she's befriended by a group of five teenagers who mark every Halloween by performing dares. But Claire's arrival begins to alter the group's dynamic until one year a prank goes terribly wrong, changing all their futures and tearing the friends apart. Six years later, one of the friends is killed on Halloween in an apparent accident. But Claire, now a police officer, has her doubts. Is a single footprint found near the body a deliberate taunt? As another Halloween dawns, bringing with it another death and another footprint, Claire becomes convinced that somebody is seeking vengeance. But who? And which of the friends might be next? If she is going to stop a killer and unlock the dark secrets of her past, Claire must confront her deepest fears - before it's too late. Chris Ewan, author of the standalone thrillers Safe House and Dead Line, returns to the Isle of Man with a thriller that will keep you up all night. Members Reviews: Well done This stands a bit apart from this author's others in an interesting and delightful way. I found it to be quite good, and I loved the ending. I've listened to all he's written and Mr. Ewen is among my top 10 favorite authors I really hoped this would be good... I bought this book because I had read Chris Ewan's other book Safe House which I enjoyed. The Isle of man is a fascinating setting and the descriptions are beautiful. I really appreciate this author's ability to describe the setting so eloquently. However, that was not enough to save this book. This book has a promising premise. For the first half I was really enjoying the buildup and the detailed explanation of the events that were leading to the climax of the book. Unfortunately, the last four hours of the book were extraordinarily tedious and I feel like the plot completely fell apart. The motivations of the characters felt juvenile and ridiculous. I love mysteries and I wish the author had pulled this one together a little better. This is not a terrible book and there were parts I enjoyed, but overall it was a disappointment.

The Hanging Audiobook by Lotte Hammer, Soren Hammer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lotte Hammer) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:30:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hanging Author: Lotte Hammer, Soren Hammer Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: One morning before school, two children find the naked bodies of five men hanging from the gym ceiling. The case leads detective Konrad Simonsen and his murder squad to the school janitor, who may know more about the killings than he is telling. Soon, Simonsen realizes that each of the five murdered men had a dark and terrible secret in common. And when Simonsens own daughter is targeted, he must race to find the culprit before his whole world is destroyed. Published in 20 countries around the world, with more than 150 thousand copies sold in Denmark alone, this book introduces a brother and sister duo who have taken the thriller world by storm. Fast-paced, suspenseful, and brilliantly written, The Hanging is a stunning crime novel from Lotte and Soren Hammer, two Danish authors whose international fame is exploding. Critic Reviews: "The best Danish crime fiction in years." (Lars Kepler, author of The Hypnotist) "Enthralling, pacey, and intricately plotted, The Hanging kept me on the edge of my seat and illuminated a dark corner of Danish society." (Denise Hamilton, Edgar finalist and nationally best-selling author and editor of Los Angeles Noir) Members Reviews: Four Stars Another good mystery from T. MacLeod. Her character increase in depth and are enjoyable to follow Great story and liked characters. The reader's inflections made characters easy to follow. Hanging is an outstanding story. My first audio book. Wish I could find the rest of Lotte and Soren's books on CD. A Must-Read New Thriller From Denmark! Danish authors Sorren and Lotte Hammer are brother and sister and they have produced their very first thriller that has hit international fame and is spreading. The story begins with the discovery of five men whose hanging bodies were found in a school gym. All of them had dealings with child sexual abuse over many years. It was fascinating to see how the authors came together to tell this thrilling story. I can't wait to read their next book in English. Hooray for finding an awesome team of writers! Intelligent and compelling Well plotted, intelligent, thoughtful. Raises compelling moral and social issues, while never losing track of the story. One looks forward to the characters growing in depth as the series continues. To Be Honest I did enjoy this book, and would buy another by this author, but I found the ending a little cut off and strange, along with the fact I don't really have much sympathy for pedophiles, so them being killed doesn't really break my heart, illegal or not, which of course might be what the book is trying to do, make readers think about that issue.

Kiss Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 04:06:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kiss Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-07-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From the nationally best-selling author of Vespers and Widows comes a masterfully plotted, razor-sharp suspense novel. Detective Steve Carella is faced with a wealthy blonde sporting a beautiful body and two attempts on her life. Her stockbroker husband has hired protection for her, but nothing is as it seems in this thriller. ©2002 Ed McBain; (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Members Reviews: VERY Abridged! The plot and subplots are interesting enough, the narrator is adequate, but this abridged version is nearly unintelligible. Characters are undeveloped, things happen within the story seemingly without explanation, and the drama ends before it begins all due to the poor abridgement of this novel--if you can find an unabridged version, it might be more worthwhile, otherwise, don't bother.

The Renegades Audiobook by T. Jefferson Parker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (T. Jefferson Parker) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:03:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Renegades Subtitle: A Charlie Hood Novel #2 Author: T. Jefferson Parker Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Some say that outlaws no longer exist, that the true spirit of the American West died with the legendary bandits of pulp novels and bedtime stories. Charlie Hood knows that nothing could be further from the truth. These days he patrols vast stretches of the new American West, not on horseback but in his cruiser. The outlaws may not carry six-shooters, but they're strapped all the same. Along the desolate and dusty roads of this new frontier, Hood prefers to ride alone, and he prefers to ride at night. At night, his headlights illuminate only the patch of pavement ahead of him: all the better to hide from the demons -and the dead outlaws - receding in his rearview mirror. But he doesn't always get what he wants - certainly not when he's assigned a partner named Terry Laws, a county veteran who everyone calls "Mr. Wonderful". And not when Laws is shot dead in the passenger seat and Hood is left to bear witness to someone who knew that Mr. Wonderful didn't always live up to his nickname. As he sets out to find the gunman, Hood knows one thing for sure: The West is a state of mind, one where the bad guys sometimes wear white hats - and the good guys seek justice in whatever shade of gray they can find it. Members Reviews: Unremarkable addition to the genre I kept looking at my player to see how much longer this book was going to endure. Part of the problem for me is the reader

By Any Means Audiobook by Chris Culver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Culver) — Tue, 06 May 2014 09:07:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Any Means Author: Chris Culver Narrator: Peter Ganim, Kevin Myers Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: At the end of a particularly grueling summer day, Ash is heading home to his wife and kids when he discovers a pair of bodies, shot execution style, in the front seat of a crashed vehicle. As the first officer on the scene, Ash finds himself and his department 20 minutes behind a killer in a race where every second counts. With two victims down and a third unaccounted for, the clock is ticking and Ash must find the killer before he strikes again. Critic Reviews: "What elevates and sets THE OUTSIDER apart from so many other mystery novels out there is the intriguing Muslim-American detective Ash Rashid and the heartland Indianapolis location -- both gutsy choices. Chris Culver is a writer to watch for years to come." - C.J. Box, bestselling author of and "Ash's struggles to resist the temptations of alcohol, forbidden by his Muslim faith, add depth to his character. Readers will be curious to see what happens to him in his next outing." - on "THE OUTSIDER is a smart and compelling crime novel, and Ash Rashid is a tough yet tender-hearted hero. Chris Culver is a daring new voice in crime fiction. Highly recommended." - Jeff Abbott, bestselling author of "A tale that offers...novelty within a standard cops versus drug dealers plot." - on Members Reviews: Another great chapter in the Ash Rashid series! This is book three in the series so I'm not ruining anything to say that Ash Rashid is a complicated man who always gets his man, even if he puts his own career, family and his faith (Ash is Muslim) at risk. Ever since the first book was made available on Amazon and I just happened across it I have been hooked. Chris Culver is a master of weaving the story in a way that doesn't get you lost but keeps you guessing until the end. You know Ash will come away victorious but you wonder what it will cost him, how much he'll have to compromise his morals and work with the mob etc... Heartily recommended. Surprise Ending This was my first novel by this author which I enjoyed immensely. The main character was a cop and a muslim who had all the qualities needed and still winds up being in a bad place. Definitely enjoyed the character and hope that I can follow up in a new book. Definitely a page turner. Four Stars I really enjoy the Ash Rashid series... Best wishes to your future stories my friend Keep ash alive. If not create another kick ass character. What ever you do, stay true to your writing. Best wishes to your future stories my friend. Keep them coming. Feel free to contact me on any further works. I might have an idea for you. :-) By Any Means This is the third book in the series by Chris Culver. Until recently, I hadn't read any of his work. Now, I can't stop reading his stories. This book was also a page turner, full of mystery, action and intrigue. The book's hero operates just within the outer fringes of the law but always does the right thing based on a strong moral compass. I found this book to be wonderfully entertaining.

Zaca Audiobook by R Lawson Gamble

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R Lawson Gamble) — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 01:09:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zaca Subtitle: Zack Tolliver FBI, Volume 3 Author: R Lawson Gamble Narrator: Bob Rundell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-16 Publisher: R Lawson Gamble Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: For FBI Agent Zack Tolliver, a pleasure trip to the Central Coast of California turns into dangerous business when he becomes immersed in a case involving drug smuggling, rival cartels, murder, and an ancient myth. The clues add up, the victims pile up, the mystery grows, the danger deepens. Members Reviews: Excellent read Really liked these books. I loved the history of the area that was described. The description of the land and the Characters. Another good book I was not as drawn by this story. The wife and dog are so much a part of the stories before. I miss the dog most, he ties the bond of humans and the spirote world . This story got a bit too tiedeu up in usless detailes.All things coonsittered I still would recomend this book Worthwhile read Love books that go beyond what we know. This series of books allows one to imagine that there is more to this world than what can be prove. His respect for other cultures makes this series outstanding Mystery and Supernatural together This book was the 3rd in the series and I think may be the best book yet. In the adventures of Zack you always have a mystery and you will always have Indian Legends' in them, but I think this is my favorite one of the 3 I have read so far. Hope there will be many more with Zack. California mystery meets the supernatural Great descriptions of the Central California Coast. Also an interesting intermingling of a mystery and the supernatural.

Benefit of the Doubt Audiobook by Neal Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Neal Griffin) — Tue, 12 May 2015 14:26:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benefit of the Doubt Author: Neal Griffin Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Neal Griffin is a twenty-five year veteran of law enforcement. He's seen it all, from routine patrols to drug enforcement to homicide investigations, from corrupt cops to men and women who went far above and beyond the call of duty. Benefit of the Doubt is a gripping thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of policing in small-town America, where local police departments now deal with big-city crimes and corruption. Ben Sawyer was a big-city cop, until he nearly killed a helpless suspect in public. Now a detective in the tiny Wisconsin town where he and his wife grew up, Ben suspects that higher-ups are taking payoffs from local drug lords. Before long, Ben is off the force. His wife is accused of murder. His only ally is another outcast, a Latina rookie cop. Worse, a killer has escaped from jail with vengeance on his mind, and Newburg - and Ben Sawyer - in his sights. Members Reviews: Frustrating Characters, Disappointing Narrator This is an intriguing story with a dimwitted hero and it is poorly narrated. Let me start with the good news. Its a story of a good cop who was betrayed by his department after beating up a very evil man. He loses his job and is forced to take a job in a Milwaukee suburb where his father in law is chief of police. But no sooner does he arrive the chief suffers a debilitating stroke. Corrupt cops take over. At the same time a convicted killer is released from prison and begins a twisted series of revenge crimes on the same crooked cops. The story is intriguing enough to finish. Barely. But our hero is hopelessly naive. He understands he is dealing with corruption but acts surprised and then foolishly when they come after him. His devoted wife receives nothing but jealousy and betrayal from him in return for her loyalty. I have been married 37 years and the shallowness of this cop, especially towards his wife is breathtaking. The narrator, Fleet Cooper has a great voice. Yet he over dramatizes virtually every line. And some of his voices simply grate on my nerves. Still, with a little work, he could be good. I can just hear the director encouraging him, thinking he sounds okay. But there are too many great narrators to let a performance like this be published. So the story captured my attention, the hero is an idiot and the narrator did a poor job. BOLD Outstanding story. I think it would make a good movie. I've already ordered the second book with Detective Tia.

Ragged Lake Audiobook by Ron Corbett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Corbett) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:57:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ragged Lake Author: Ron Corbett Narrator: Graham Rowat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: As the history of a murdered family is pieced together, Detective Frank Yakabuski learns something criminal has been happening at Ragged Lake, with roots going back decades.... The debut in a pause-resisting trilogy from award-winning writer Ron Corbett. Gruesome murders, a northern secret, and a buried past While working one afternoon on the Northern Divide, a young tree-marker makes a grisly discovery: in a squatter's cabin near an old mill town, a family has been murdered. An army vet coming off a successful turn leading a task force that took down infamous biker criminals, Detective Frank Yakabuski arrives in Ragged Lake, a nearly abandoned village, to solve the family's murder. But no one is willing to talk. With a winter storm coming, Yakabuski sequesters the locals in a fishing lodge as he investigates the area with his two junior officers. Before long, he is fighting not only to solve the crime, but also to stay alive and protect the few innocents left living in the desolate woods. A richly atmospheric mystery with sweeping backdrops, explosive action, and memorable villains, Ragged Lake will keep you guessing - about the violent crime, the nature of family, and secret deeds done long ago on abandoned frontiers. Members Reviews: Agatha Christie meets Quentin Tarantino Det. Frank Yakabuski is a veteran and recently off a long undercover operation when he's called to a remote ghost town on the Northern Divide to investigate a grisly murder. The town of Ragged Lake never recovered from the mill closings. Just a few stalwarts remain. But a tree-marker is in the woods and discovers a reclusive family slaughtered in their ramshackle cabin. This Canadian noir combines a modern sensibility with the classic elements of the police procedural and whodunit -- the knowledgeable world-weary detective, his naive young colleagues, a brutal murder, the creepy villain and his scary henchman, more brutal murders. The writing is terrific, not the typical terse narrative but a story in the best sense of the word, relating the experiences and memories of Yakabuski and Lucy, the Cree woman found in the cabin, with unfolding events. Eventually all the suspects and cops are sequestered in the town's lodge as a big snow storm moves in. So classic. Tensions build. Then the REALLY bad guys arrive. Well written and thoughtful, this is the first work of fiction by this author and I look forward to the next. Too Violent, Too Many Digressions Frank âYakâ Yakabuski is a Senior Detective in the Springfield Regional Police in Canada. He is also a veteran of Canadian Special Forces that served in Bosnia. His station receives a call from the a fishing lodge near Ragged Lake and the North Divide that someone had found a dead family, probably murdered, in their cabin several miles away. The Northern Divide runs from the entrance to Hudson Bay southwest to Lake Superior. Once the paper mills had shut down a few years earlier, there are very few people left in that area. Yak takes 3 snow mobiles and two new police recruits with him on a several day journey to the fishing lodge. They confirm that a man, a woman, and a child have been murdered. There are only a dozen people in the area and most are at the lodge. One of them is likely the murderer. But unexpectedly, something far more serious and dangerous is going on at Ragged Lake and almost everyone in the area may be in danger.

The Haunting of Bechdel Mansion Audiobook by Roger Hayden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roger Hayden) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:55:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Haunting of Bechdel Mansion Subtitle: A Haunted House Mystery, Book 0 Author: Roger Hayden Narrator: Tia Rider Sorensen Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-17 Publisher: DBS Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A paranormal phenomenon, a mysterious curse, and an unsolved murder 40 years in the making. A young couple move into their dream home only to find a dark presence lurking from within. For Curtis and Mary, the small town of Redwood, Indiana seems too good to be true. Everything is perfect, including the Victorian mansion they purchased at a great price. But they soon experience terrifying supernatural encounters tied to the deadly secrets of an unsolved mass murder. Can they solve the mystery in time? Or will they face the same doomed fate as the tenants who came before them? In this new mystery supernatural thriller, best-selling author Roger Hayden delivers a frightening world where nothing is as it seems with The Haunting of Bechdel Mansion, a bold new supernatural series certain to have listeners leaving their lights on. Because in the town of Redwood, no one gets out alive... Members Reviews: It really is haunted.... Exciting! A haunted house. Is it the town or a person? Noises in the night. Things appear, then disappear. Voices, crying, is it birds or an animal? I got pulled into the story immediately and couldn't put it down. Can't wait for next installment.... Great, scary, mystery I really enjoyed this book, and would have given it 5 stars, if it hadn't ended so suddenly and left me hanging. Plus, there were several errors throughout, but those don't bother me too much. When the writing and story is good, I can overlook errors. I'm ready to read the next one! A Nice INTRODUCTION to a book series! Come with me, into The Haunting of Bechdel Mansion... I'd started the intro to this review after the prelude read, but things changed for me. So first, the positives on this story: It's good. It's interesting and it's written in a way that brings on a natural desire to know more. It didn't hit me with a ton of activity that promised a horrific tale, but gradually built to a crescendo of curiosity The narration gave just enough information to know about Curtis and Mary without being obvious, which helped me maintain my interest. Even the ghostly events were likable and believable. The book tells of Curtis and Mary, looking to start over. After enduring a tragic event, which is pretty obvious, they move to the quiet town of Redwood. The town is picturesque, but the home they purchased has history. Dark history that everyone in the sleepy, little town knows about but refuse to share. It's not until Mary's been haunted, by something, that she's interested in more than home renovation. She wants to know what took place in the house's 100 year past- but folks won't talk. But a certain ghost does through the pages of a journal. So I've given the positives on The Haunting of Bechdel Mansion. It's a chilling tale of death, sadness and even a bit of rage from an unsolved massacre. Written with an air of mystery, you're introduced to a trouble woman and her mansion that carries an evil past. Hayden won me, but he also repelled me. Yes, there are a few negatives about this book that may cause me to backtrack on my own words. First, the editing- what the heck happened?! Words were missing, sentences fizzeled, obstructing understanding and so much predictability. It caused me to wonder if I should even bother with the full novel.

The Rat on Fire Audiobook by George V. Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George V. Higgins) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:21:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rat on Fire Subtitle: A Novel Author: George V. Higgins Narrator: Bob Dunsworth Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The Rat on Fire is a riveting, blistering hot novel about the shady side of the law and the business side of the Boston underworld by the one and only George V. Higgins. Jerry Fein is a small-time lawyer, occasional booking agent, and full-time slumlord. But hes nobodys fool. So when the tenants of his dilapidated buildings refuse to pay rent because of rats, Jerry knows just the man to help him: Leo Proctor, a professional arsonist, who can make a fire marshal look the other way for a little cash. But the heat is on over at the police station as well. A couple of cops are suddenly feeling pressure from their superiors to produce, and something has got to give. Full of hardnosed cops and lawyers a little too familiar with both sides of the law, The Rat on Fire is another Higgins masterpiece and an unflinching portrait of the Boston crime world. Critic Reviews: "The Balzac of the Boston underworld...Higgins is almost uniquely blessed with a gift for voices, each of them...as distinctive as a fingerprint." (The New Yorker) "Higgins can plot a whole book like one long chase scene. He can write dialogue so authentic it spits." (Life) "Aspiring writers of any genre, not just legal suspense, would be wise to read lots of George Higgins." (John Grisham) Members Reviews: Rat on Fire A typical Higgins story although not his best. I've read most of Higgins books and wasn't aware of this one until it popped up in an Amazon email. Although not his best it's still a pretty good read. As Higgins said, he doesn't write mysteries, he writes crime stories and this is a crime story. It's a slice of life type story with no real heroes but just tells what happens. Slum landlord pays arsonist to burn down his rent controlled apartment building which is losing him money. Most of the tenants don't pay their rent and they can't be evicted. Do they not pay rent because he doesn't keep the place maintained or are they deadbeats who don't take care of the apartments. Not entirely clear cut and could be both. Anyway, the fire is set and someone dies so now it's murder/manslaughter and there's no winners. Five Stars a The Master! Everything this guy wrote is fantastic! Great When I started reading this I thought it was going to be one of those books where the title was a metaphor or something--imagine my surprise when there actually did turn out to be some flaming rats in there. Five Stars Pretty good.

Fat Ollie's Book Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Fri, 27 Dec 2002 11:37:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fat Ollie's Book Subtitle: A Novel of the 87th Precinct Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-02 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: But this is the first time Fat Ollie Weeks of the 88th Precinct has written a novel, ah yes. Called Report to the Commissioner, it follows a cunning detective named Olivia Wesley Watts, who, apart from being female and slim, is rather like Fat Ollie himself. While Ollie's responding to the squeal about the dead councilman, his leather dispatch case is stolen from the back of his car - and in it, the only copy of his precious manuscript. Joined by Carella and Kling from the neighboring 87th Precinct, Ollie investigates the homicide with all the exquisite crudeness, insensitivity, and determination for which he is famous. But the theft of his first novel fills Ollie with a renewed passion for old-fashioned detective work. Following the exploits of one of Ed McBain's most beloved detectives, this lively and complicated tale - the 52nd in the award-winning series - is McBain at his best. Critic Reviews: "The excerpts from Ollie's novel will bring tears of laughter to [your] eyes as McBain skewers the inherent conceits of the procedural genre as well as bad writers everywhere. Wonderful entertainment." (Booklist) "Priceless. One would never know that this is the 52nd book in a series, for it is as fresh and vibrant as all the rest." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Leave it Lay. Fat Ollie was a great minor character, but never grew in this novel about him. The recording is so bad, I threw the CD's away, assuming my car radio was skipping around. It wasn't. That's the way it was written, or recorded, skipping from one scene to another without any reason and so often I cound't tell you now what happened, or who it happened to. Death accompanies all murder mystery, but this novel died before it got to paper. Leave it lay. Reader 6 stars. Plot 2 stars. The writing is clever, with one very glaring exception: The method by which the cops are led to the murderer is absolutely sophmoric. It spoils the plot, but the vocal stylings of the reader (Ron McLarty) are brilliant and make it a very entertaining listen overall. I love the 87th precint novels. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I am a mystery story lover. I like the characters and how they are developed. Who was your favorite character and why? Ollie himself. He is real if not always the ideal. Did Ron McLarty do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? yes. Lots of personality. Did Fat Ollie's Book inspire you to do anything? I want to listen to all in the series. A must read for any and all aspiring writers This is one of the funniest books. It is a detective novel and meant to be a detective novel but unlike other such novels, Detective Ollie has decided to write a book and attempts to fictionalize the cases he is working on until a major part of the manuscript is stolen and causes all kinds of strange turns in the plot. I couldn't stop laughing all the way through the book.

New Hope for the Dead Audiobook by Charles Willeford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Willeford) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 03:06:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New Hope for the Dead Subtitle: Hoke Moseley, Book 2 Author: Charles Willeford Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Homicide detective Hoke Moseley is called to a posh Miami neighborhood to investigate a lethal overdose. There he meets the alluring stepmother of the decedent and begins to wonder about dating a witness. Meanwhile, he has been threatened with suspension by his ambitious new chief unless he leaves his beloved, if squalid, suite at the Eldorado Hotel and moves downtown. With free housing hard to come by, Hoke is desperate to find a new place to live. His difficulties are only amplified by an assignment to reinvestigate fifty unsolved murders, the unexpected arrival of his two teenage daughters, and a partner struggling with an unwanted pregnancy. With few options, and even fewer dollars, he decides that the suspicious and beautiful stepmother of the dead junkie might be a compromised solution to all of his problems. Packed with atmosphere and humor, New Hope for the Dead is a classic murder mystery by one of the true masters of the genre. Charles Willeford's tour de force is an irresistible invitation to become acquainted with one of the greatest detective characters of all time. Members Reviews: Five Stars Great book! Three Stars First time reader. Will read more from this author. Five Stars Re-read an old favourite now on Kindle.This writer deserves a much wider audience. Highly recommended. Willeford was one of the best great dialogue, great characters. reminds me of elmore leonard, somewhat. that is good, by the way. I recommend it highly Four Stars Read, liked

Red Hook Audiobook by Gabriel Cohen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gabriel Cohen) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:19:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Hook Author: Gabriel Cohen Narrator: Chris Sorensen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: It's not the dead body - Jack Leightner has seen hundred of bodies in his tour with the NYPD. It's not the dank setting - the narrow banks along Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal. So why does the sight of the fatally stabbed young man make the detective almost faint in the canal's tangled weeds? Jack doesn't understand why he becomes obsessed with this low-priority case, why he allows it to jeopardize his career and even his life. Especially since the investigation draws him exactly where he doesn't want to go: into the heart of Red Hook. The neighborhood is Leightner's bad dream, scene of his troubled childhood and a terrible secret. The place also compels Jack's estranged son Ben, a young documentary filmmaker fascinated by its history. The Hook has been home to dockworkers and drug dealers, Al Capone and Joey Gallo, a giant public housing project, and one of the nation's greatest ports. Ben wants to find out why the once-thriving waterfront community has become a beautiful ruin - and why it has damaged his own family. In Gabriel Cohen's gripping first novel, this strange terrain is where Jack Leightner must seek his own redemption - and even, perhaps, the salvation of Red Hook itself. More than a crime story, Red Hook is a deep and sympathetic exploration of the mysteries of human nature, the curse and blessings of family, and one unforgettable place. Red Hook was a 2002 Edgar Award Nominee for Best First Novel. Members Reviews: Good story poorly drawn character Good mystery but has an unsatisfying conclusion. I really wanted to like this book but ultimately I really disliked it. The good stuff? The mystery is fairly good, much better than average but the conclusion is somewhat unsatisfactory. I got the impression that the author had painted himself into a corner but didn't know how to get out. I mean it was a beautiful paint job but the author resorts to a somewhat lazy screenwriter hack to conclude the mystery. The author beautifully depicts a son trying to connect with an absentee father, and very evocatively depicts Red Hook in all its faded squalor. However this book was written in 2014 ( I believe based on when Amazon kindle says it was written) it is obviously set earlier. So I was disappointed when this character turns out to be the exact same creation as every other conflicted cop out there. Drinking problem? Check. Divorced? Check. Problems relating to kid? Check. World weary? Check. On the verge of a breakdown? Check. Lives alone with few friends? Check. Can't talk about problems? Check. Problems in the past? Check. The only thing missing from this tired, cliched character description was that he wasn't being investigated by Internal Affairs. Listen up authors - this trope has been done before please come up with a different angle. Ultimately the interesting story, the descriptions of Red Hook, and the inclusion of Jack Leightner's son's thoughts about his dad cause this novel to be moved up to 2 stars. If the character wasn't so hackneyed I would give it 4 stars An American Wallender Depressing, intelligent, deep, and desperate crime investigation of a character, detective, that reminded me so much of Wallender. I read it in one sitting finding I had to know how it would end. Jack is at a point in his life when nothing really makes any sense and his tragic past tells him constantly he made a mess of it all.

Hard Knocks Audiobook by Howie Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howie Carr) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:38:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hard Knocks Subtitle: A Novel Author: Howie Carr Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Following the lead of Boston crime-thriller writers like Dennis Lehane and Chuck Hogan, New York Times best-selling author and radio sensation Howie Carr delivers a hard-hitting tale of survival, betrayal, deceit, and murderin other words, a fictional odyssey through the last 30 years of crime in Boston. Jack Reilly, a dodgy ex-Boston cop, is trying to make ends meet as a private investigator. When a client is killed, execution style, Reilly finds himself in a whole world of pain. Someone wants him deadbut why? To find out, Reilly must weed through thirty years of duplicity, corruption, and killinga web of politicians dirtier than mobsters and criminals nobler than senators. He needs to uncover the dangerous truth behind the bribery, blood, and backdoor deals that define the highest levels of both organized crime and State House politicsbefore its too late. Members Reviews: Howie Carr has a hidden agenda. I usually enjoy most books written about the lives of gangsters from the South Shore of Massachusetts. I especially like to see the Boston FBI Office shown for what they really were back then. If course it wasn't the whole office that was bad, but it didn't seem to be much of a problem to get some on the payroll. James Whitey Bulger wasn't the best of people. He took advantage if his own people and kind. They were easily swayed, and bought what he was selling and all his lies. To be completely honest the author / news paper reported writes his books like he did his column. A very liberal thinking writer who uses his pen to attempt to sell his agenda. He isn't the hero he thinks he is. Just another Newpaper writer swaying the truth to get a good bi-line. Read Tom Foley's book on Bulger, if you want the truth about Whitey Bulger, the Boston FBI Office and Billy Bulger. He lived it and is a real hero. Loved it. Great story. Wonderful characters.,. Skillful dialogue. Howie Carr writes a great story. The characters are believable and interesting. I'm going to buy more Howie Carr books right now Guess Who The insider's Dennis Lehane. Good as a Lehane read--more fun if you're from Boston because you can figure out who the playas are. If you knew Howie, heard Howie, miss the radio broadcasts because you've gone to the great dull sandbox of the south, read this book! You'll be amused and amazed and will relish this taste of Howie and the Moonbats like a good bowl of Durgin Park indian pudding. And if you dig it, read Boyos, In for a Penny, In For a Pound, Bag Men, and Prince of Thieves (filmed as The Town) none written by Howie but he's joined their good company with Hard Knocks. Fiction vs Nonfiction Howies strength is in documenting true life crime. His other books detail Boston crime families. Hard Knocks his first nonfiction effort falls short. Every cliche he uses on his radio program ( I'm a listener ) appears within the first twenty pages of this novel. Improbable coincidences throughout coupled with an unrealistic ending equal a so so read. Stick with Carrs unflinching look at the Boston Mafia. I love this book! I always read non-fiction but I read all of Howies, other stuff was a little scarce and thought I'd give this a try. I'm glad I did! I couldn't put it down. I see it's a bargain book now so give it a try for $10.

Behind the Mask Audiobook by Dana Ridenour

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dana Ridenour) — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 22:55:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Behind the Mask Author: Dana Ridenour Narrator: Kate Marcin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Dana Ridenour Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: You build relationships to betray relationships. That is the motto for the FBI's undercover program, and special agent Lexie Montgomery is just beginning to understand what that means. Lexie's first assignment is infiltrating a radical cell of the Animal Liberation Front. Underground and operating in splinter groups throughout Los Angeles, the only way in is through Savannah Riley, a new recruit. Savannah left the safety of her small southern town for the bright lights of the city. Pulled into the animal rights movement by her college roommate and a gorgeous anarchist, she sinks deeper and deeper into the dark, paranoid world of ALF extremists. As the actions of her cell escalate beyond simple demonstrations and graffiti, Savannah turns to Lexie to keep her grounded. But as the two women grow closer and the FBI's case builds, Lexie is forced to decide what betrayal really means. Members Reviews: Loved it! loved everything about this book and it doesn't hurt that it was narrated by my favorite narrator. thank you Dana Ridenour for a spectacular book and thank you Kate Marcin for your talent as narrator can't wait for the next book.... I'll be watching!!!

North Murder Beach Audiobook by Rodney Riesel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rodney Riesel) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:40:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: North Murder Beach Subtitle: Jake Stellar Series, Book 1 Author: Rodney Riesel Narrator: Dave Dillon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Rodney Riesel Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: North Murder Beach is the first installment of the story of North Myrtle Beach police detective, Jake Stellar. The spring bike rallies have ended, the spring breakers have all gone back to school, and the summer tourist season is a few weeks away. What better time for a police officer to take a nice quiet relaxing week off from work? That's what Jake Stellar had in mind. That is until someone from his past resurfaces to remind him of a terrible secret he has spent years trying to forget. In North Murder Beach, a story of revenge, Jake is unwillingly and violently forced to confront this secret from his past. Members Reviews: Great book and even better narration The narration was spot on and kept me listening non-stop! Can't wait for the next audio in the series! Don't bother Very disappointed. In general the concept was alright but lack of depth or character development was obvious. .For the most part I thought I was listening to a bad stand up comedy routine. The narrator sounded wimpy, which made the cop sound unreal.

In Place of Death Audiobook by Craig Robertson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Craig Robertson) — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:31:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Place of Death Author: Craig Robertson Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A young man enters the culverted remains of an ancient Glasgow stream, looking for thrills. Deep below the city, it is decaying and claustrophobic and gets more so with every step. As the ceiling lowers to no more than a couple of feet above the ground, the man finds his path blocked by another person. Someone with his throat cut. As DS Rachel Narey leads the official investigation, photographer Tony Winter follows a lead of his own, through the shadowy world of urbexers, people who pursue a dangerous and illegal hobby, a world that Winter knows more about than he lets on. And it soon becomes clear that the murderer has killed before and has no qualms about doing so again. Members Reviews: Don't bother I returned this book after listening for the first hour. It was pretty boring but the one thing I could not get on with was the narrator. This book is set in Glasgow (the place of my birth) so why oh why use a narrator from the Republic of Ireland trying to do a Glasgow accent and ending up sounding like a very bad northern Irish accent. The characters in the book are all Glaswegian. I just could not get past this, so although the actual story may have improved with time I could not listen to any more. ANOTHER BAD AUDIBLE EXPERIENCE Any additional comments? Doesn't download - simple as that. SO waste your time if you wish. Once easy simple and certain Audible service continues to plummet. Many times recently I have attempted to download titles only to get one part of another but not both. Being only in one part of course I get none of this title. And yes the ever obsequious audible 'help' will be there, only it isn't really is it. Oh yeah I can get my money back (thanks!) but does this compensate for the browsing, downloading and then attempted listen, the re-download etc etc then the phone call. I'm skipping the 'oh you wanted this did you, well you can't have it' kind of disappointment. I see a comment now from another reviewer having exactly the same issue and nothing gets done, it just sits there faulty waiting to waste others time week upon week. Sort it out Audible. Can I get one of these 'did you have an accident' lawyers to sue Audible for the waste of time on this and other titles I wonder?

Brought In Dead Audiobook by Jack Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:25:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brought In Dead Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: After a long night on the job, Detective Sergeant Nick Miller is on his way home only to become the first policeman at the scene of a young womans mysterious suicide. Whats odd is that it appears she tried to conceal her identity before doing herself in Miller follows a hazardous trail to find the powerful man responsible for the girls fate, only to watch him walk out of court a free man. But the dead girls father swears to exact justice with or without the law on his side. A fascinating and unusual thriller from an accomplished storyteller (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), Brought in Dead will keep you guessing until the final page. Critic Reviews: A Seasoned Pro. (The New York Times Book Review) "Action-packed, colourful and written by a natural storyteller." (Sunday Mail (London)) Members Reviews: Slow start, fast finish Very slow in the building of the story; found it hard to get into and keep reading.From the middle to the end did get better and the reading did become more compulsive. Very Happy My Dad is 86 years old and loves to listen to these audio books, but prefers them on cassette, he is very happy with the quality of this book on tape... Being a library edition its in real good shape.... Four Stars I enjoyed the book. It was in good condition. I was pleased.

To Catch a Grinch Audiobook by Angel Nichols

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Angel Nichols) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:11:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Catch a Grinch Subtitle: Holly & Ivy Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Angel Nichols Narrator: Chad C Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Annie Acorn Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Annie Acorn Audio is pleased to present To Catch a Grinch: A Holly & Ivy Mystery, written by Angel Nichols and narrated by Chad Martin. When most people contemplate Christmas, they think of family time, baking gingerbread with Grandma, and stringing those forever-tangled lights on the tree. For Lieutenant Patrick Holling, Christmas means something entirely different, though. So begins the first entry in the Holly & Ivy mystery series from internationally beloved From Women's Pens author Angel Nichols, noted for her strong characters, biting humor, and intricate plots lines. Demoted and transferred to New Jersey PD's own version of Timbuktu - the Holiday Crimes Unit, where every crime that correlates to a holiday is sent to die, Holling finds himself saddled with an unwanted partner, Detective Julian Ives, who has transferred to the HCU under mysterious circumstances. Now, a robbery has turned into a homicide, and the two must find a way to work together to catch a killer. That is, unless they kill each other first. Bet you can't solve this one before they do! Members Reviews: Introducing the Holiday Crimes Unit In To Catch a Grinch by Angel Nichols, Lt. Patrick Holling disobeyed orders to stand down in his long-term investigation into a mob that has its hooks into all areas of public life, including the police and mayors office. In taking apart the entire mob branch, Hollings partner gets killed, and Lt. Holling gets demoted to detective in the Holiday Crimes Unit. Known for refusing to work with partners, Holling gets upset when he gets assigned a new partner. Detective Julian Ives curiously has chosen to transfer to the Holiday Crimes Unit, despite its being the butt of jokes for all other cops. The jokes increase as their colleagues nickname them Holly and Ivy. But the Grinch Gals have been striking places of business to steal from them, and they have escalated to murder. To Catch a Grinch introduces the set of stories featuring the team of Holly and Ivy, showing us how the pair became a true team. I liked seeing the journey taken by the pair of men who both should have been on the fast track to success in the police but have both ended up in the Holiday Crimes Unit, where officers end up because they either screwed up big time or upset someone big time. Neither of these men ought to be there. We see how Holling ended up there, though we dont really understand why. But I will be looking forward to seeing how Ives landed in this miserable office. And the author truly does paint the office as miserable, with coffee stains literally everywhere and a bathroom you dont want to go near. As for the characters of Holling and Ives, Nichols reveals just enough of them to make them realistic but holds back enough to make them tantalizing for future books. I now find myself invested enough in them to want to hear more about this duo and dig more deeply into their past and current lives. I also enjoyed the cameo of Trudy, the medical examiner, who has a unique sense of humor, teasingly accusing Holling of wanting her just for her body, motioning to the body on the table. Another detail I found intriguing is that the first scene in the Holiday Crimes Unit opens with the other pair of detectives in the unit interviewing a suspect in the abduction of three children.

The Calling Audiobook by Inger Ash Wolfe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Inger Ash Wolfe) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:54:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Calling Author: Inger Ash Wolfe Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Hobbled by a bad back and a skeptical police bureaucracy, Inspector Micallef takes it upon herself to coordinate a nationwide manhunt for the killer - a man, she soon learns, who can save a life as dramatically as he can end one, a man with God on his mind, grief in his heart, and a desperate need to kill. Members Reviews: Give this one a try I saw the movie and said I had to give the book a try and im glad i did. Well written book that will draw you in to the story so much that ull buy the other two books in this series and smile. Gritty Serial Killer Story This first book by Inger Ash Wolfe caused quite a bit of stir when it came out. It's no secret now that the author is American/Canadian literary author Michael Redhill. This book involves a serial killer who is targeting terminally ill individuals. As the other reviewer implied, it's not a cozy although I do think it's going a bit far to impute the killer's interests to the author. Serial killer books normally tend to dwell more on the mechanics of the homicide than the average crime story. The detective is Hazel Micallef, acting chief of the Port Dundas police, 61 with a bad back. As another review I read stated, she was "hobbling toward retirement." She lives with her 87 year old mother, former mayor of Port Dundas. There's also a divorced husband, various subordinates and nosy, uncooperative reporters. The narrator wasn't bad although the voice was a bit younger than I imagined Hazel's to be. Disappointing What an awful surprise. This book is dark and violent and the author seems to relish the torure and pain the killer inflicts on his victims. I'm erasing this from my library and never reading this author again.

Ruling Passion Audiobook by Reginald Hill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reginald Hill) — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:22:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ruling Passion Author: Reginald Hill Narrator: Brian Glover Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Peter Pascoe is in shock. A weekend in the country with old friends turns into a nightmare when he finds three of them dead and the missing fourth a prime suspect in the eyes of the local police. They want his cooperation. Superintendent Andy Dalziel wants him back in Yorkshire where a string of unsolved burglaries are turning nasty. But it is all getting too much for Pascoe? ©1973 Reginald Hill; Critic Reviews: "Hill remains one of the finest crime writers of this era." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good Grief !! I'm a Reginald Hill fan and especially enjoy Pascoe and Dalziel but holy guacamole !! Brain Glover is not the right narrator!!! This is the second time I've bit on a R. Hill book only to find a poor performance. Note to self: Pay attention to name of narrator!! Frankly, I don't know if this is a good story or not -- I could barely understand most of it and could feel my ears clamping down the rest of the time. narrator disapointing I love Reginald Hill's novels, and thoroughly enjoyed an earlier audiobook, Deadheads, read by Col in Buchanan. However, Brian Glover, the reader on this and, sad to read, several other Hill audiobooks, in not in the same class. The character voices are inconsistent, he seems to be almost screaming in many parts, and his accent is hard to understand. I'd give this a two, except that Hill's writing almost overcomes the defects caused by the reader. reader ruins the book The reader takes what may have been a good story and ruins it. His reading is uneven in volume and pace and even is monotone at times. He hurries along as if he is going to be paid a bonus if he finishes the book more quickly. His interpretation of voices is so vague that you cannot easily tell who is who. Dalziel, with his frequently mentioned size, has a high-pitched voice that rightly belongs to a smaller person. All of this makes finishing this book a matter of endurance, which is a shame. I like the series. good early story Before Pascoe marries, Ellie clashes with Dalziel, who, in classic Dalziel fashion, wants them to get married. This is the side plot to a good murder story involving old friends (of Peter and Ellie), found murdered in a country cottage. The battle in the antique store is a memorable Dalziel escapade. I agree that the narrator (Brian Glover) is not as good as Colin Buchanan. Glover's voice for Wield is weak. But he's not terrible; I've listened to this audiobook several ties. Great Story - but awful narration What didnt you like about Brian Glovers performance? He's a very monotone reader, and whilst undoubtedly a fine actor, this is not his forte Any additional comments? Thankfull the story is up to Mr Hills usual quality, but I won't be getting anymore narrated by Mr Glover

Justice Audiobook by Dan Mahoney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dan Mahoney) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:27:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justice Subtitle: A Novel of the NYPD: A Detective Brian McKenna Novel Author: Dan Mahoney Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detective First Grade Brian McKenna and his partner Cisco Sanchez are chasing a killer that all of New York City is rooting for, a vigilante of supreme technical skill, physical power, and intelligence who signs himself "Justice". Justice is executing drug dealers, helping the police close unsolved cases, and providing those in need with stolen drug money - creating a nightmare for the police commissioner, the mayor, and the two detectives. McKenna and Sanchez must work to outsmart the killer, discover his next victim, and find out who is helping Justice in his quest for revenge. ©2003 Dan Mahoney; (P)2003 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Mahoney is a genius at transforming the details of the workaday police grind into a spellbinding thriller, and he is in top form here....When the vigilante's identity is finally unveiled, a fast-moving series of shootouts and heart-wrenching decisions make for a spectacular climax." (Publishers Weekly) "[Mahoney's] intimate knowledge of the drug trade - including its mind-boggling financial structure - and his hands-on grasp of investigative technique mesh well in the eighth installment of this exciting series. (Booklist) "Christopher Lane's well-paced reading [is] particularly effective in his depiction of know-it-all Detective Cisco Sanchez and his partner, Brian McKenzie" (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Enjoyable Not the best read I have had lately, but above average. The pace was brisk and the characters were likable and interesting. The plot kind of lags at the end, but it still kept my interest. Promising, but loses momentum Teases you with a great opening action sequence, but immediately becomes a talky procedural. However, Christopher Lane does an amazing job with the material and his narration is the only reason I finished this one. Justice: A Novel of the NYPD Great book to listen to, some funny moments. Underwhelming I wasn't really sure how to rate this one. There's nothing particularly wrong with the book or the narration; I just left it with a feeling of being... disappointed, I suppose. It's a police procedural novel, so I wasn't expecting any brilliance in crime solving or convoluted criminal plots a la Christie or Deaver, just the dogged determination of police officers hunting down their prey. And that's what I got. But the reason I chose the book in the first place was because of the description of a moral dilemma in the pursuit of a criminal who actually has sympathetic aims to the police. This is a fascinating topic when properly handled but in this case it just sort of bumps along and the climax and ending are a total cop-out. Honestly, the morals of vigilantism are more fully explored in Batman.

The Abducted Audiobook by Roger Hayden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roger Hayden) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:32:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Abducted Subtitle: Vengeance, Book 2 Author: Roger Hayden Narrator: Gwendolyn Druyor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-16 Publisher: DBS Publishing LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: After an intense FBI raid results in the mysterious disappearance of the Snatcher, Detective Miriam Castillo relocates and joins a new police force, ready to put the past behind her. But when the daughter of a wealthy congressman is kidnapped, everything Miriam thought she had escaped comes back to haunt her. The stakes have never been higher in the new mystery thriller by Roger Hayden, best-selling author of the popular dystopian series, Grid Down, and the action thriller, Sleeper Cell. With Abduction, Hayden delivers his most suspenseful outing yet in a series certain to have listeners locking their doors at night. Members Reviews: The Exciting Conclusion This is the third and final installment of this story. I hate cliff hangers and try to stay far from them, but I read the free prequel and was hooked. Phillip Anderson, the Snatcher, managed to elude law enforcement when cornered in his hideaway. He had a mile long tunnel that the law never did find. Ana and Miriam were both whisked away to the hospital. Meanwhile the search went on with dogs and helicopters. Just as the dogs tracked the Snatcher to the channel, there was a huge explosion on the lake. When Lou came to the hospital to see Miriam, he told her the Snatcher had most likely been killed in a premature explosion. But, though she hoped and prayed, none of the body parts contained Anderson's DNA. The police and the FBI considered the case closed. Nobody could have lived through that explosion. Miriam and Ana moved to Chandler, Arizona and tried to start anew. Miriam took back her maiden name of Sandoval. She got a job as a sergeant in the Maricopa County PD. In a few months she was promoted to detective. And then an eleven year old girl named Sarah was snatched in front of her school as she waited for her mother......... Whew! This whole series was a wild ride and the ending does not let you down. Can it really be the Snatcher? Could he be after Miriam? Is Ana in danger? Read it and find out. And it really is the conclusion. No more cliff hangers. Both Great & Disappointing Book 1 was excellent, that's why I bought Book 2 of Abducted. I was pleased with the pace and the suspense, as I was in book 1. What surprised me were all of the errors 'Brittany instead of Allison' as the little girl in the cellar with Ana? Greg being killed in a car accident, then stated correctly (though certainly a conflict) later in the book as being hung. The words omitted in sentences were too many to count, in some cases making it difficult to follow and always irritating. Please slow down, your a great writer, don't degrade yourself this way!!! The Abducted:..Vengeance BOOK 2 The story ends as all stories must but as the reader I am left wanting more. How do the characters cope with what they have been through and what happens to their lives ? Does good always triumph over evil without leaving residual ? Good suspense for readers like me who enjoy being scared when the novel could be about a real situation. Author needs a proofreader Excellent storytelling but the author needs a proofreader. A radio is playing classic rock, then country music is referenced. Another passage describes the music first as classic rock then salsa. Words were missing in places and passages duplicated.

The Monster of Florence Audiobook by Magdalen Nabb

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Magdalen Nabb) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:44:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Monster of Florence Subtitle: Marshal Guarnaccia, Book 10 Author: Magdalen Nabb Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Based on a chilling true crime, The Monster of Florence follows the reopening of a cold case - a serial killer who targeted unmarried couples and terrorized Florence for two decades. Marshal Guarnaccia's job with the carabinieri - the local Florentine police - usually involves restoring stolen handbags to grateful old ladies and lost cameras to bewildered tourists. So when he is assigned to work with the police to try to track down a vicious serial killer, he feels out of his league. To make matters worse, the prosecutor he must report to is Simonetti, the same man he knows drove an innocent man to suicide several years earlier in his blind quest for a conviction. The marshal can't let the stress of the case get to him if he wants to make sure justice is upheld. Members Reviews: Smart and Satisfying A complex plot with a secondary line woven through it, an excellent writer, a thoroughly sympathetic detective, and Florence--it's hard to ask for more. The narrator captured the detective's character which more than made up for a few stumbles in Italian pronunciation and his voice was rich without sounding affected. Although I've read all of Magdalen Nabb's books, I savored this story as if I'd never heard it before--yes, that good. I'll go look for more in Audible.

Stolen Omnibus - Small Town Abduction Audiobook by James Hunt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Hunt) — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 23:05:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Omnibus - Small Town Abduction Author: James Hunt Narrator: Tia Rider Sorensen Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-17 Publisher: DBS Publishing LLC Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Trust holds a small town together. When times are tough, you know you can lean on your neighbor for help. But when a political movement splits the town of Barta, North Dakota, in half, and a young girl goes missing, the trust is broken. Who took Kaley Hayes? Members Reviews: Stolen. So many things stolen. Read the prequel first; it sets the stage for the rest of the story. There is a link to the Kindle file in the front of this book and it's free. When you pick up this book, make sure you don't have any plans until you've read the last page. There is no way you'll be able to put it down unfinished. The characters are totally human, prone to mistakes, misplaced trust and misunderstandings. The story has more twists and turns than a winding North Dakota country road. When you read that last page, you're already wondering what lies ahead, and hoping the author plans to tell you more. I will be watching the author page, waiting to see what he offers next. Excellent read. Great characters, exciting pace, well written. The plot could be straight out of tomorrow's headlines and it's good to think the bad guys will get it in the end. Absolutely the best book I have read in a long time. The characters seemed so real. The bad things that happened could really happen in places where unscrupulous greedy men tramp all over the local population to make a profit. I really want to know how Lena forges ahead with making a future for her daughters. Will she always be alone, or find another strong man to share her life. It is sad that Mark died, but more real than all ends happily ever after. The writing was gripping and touching at the same time. Keep plugging along. A follow up on Kayle as a damaged adult could be interesting. Great book I really enjoyed the book! It's my first time reading anything by this author looking forward to reading something else Exhilarating One person standing up to big oil, exposing their disregard for human life in the name of greed, is unwilling to back off no matter the cost. Loved the way writing continued to build, revealing the resilience of one woman's determination to find her daughter and uncovering the evil that money creates.

The Lady Who Cried Murder Audiobook by Lauren Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauren Carr) — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 03:46:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lady Who Cried Murder Subtitle: A Mac Faraday Mystery Author: Lauren Carr Narrator: Mike Alger Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-17 Publisher: Acorn Book Services Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Fame comes at a price. Some pay with their privacy. Others pay with their pride. Khloe Everest paid with her life. Determined to get her pretty face in front of the cameras, Khloe Everest fakes an abduction only to make a grand entrance in the midst of a press conference held by Spencer's Police Chief David O'Callaghan. Three years later, after failing to catapult her notoriety into a long-lasting celebrity, Khloe Everest returns to Spencer upon her mother's sudden death and seemingly finds another weapon to propel herself into the spotlight. Unfortunately, someone kills her before she can make this entrance. In Lauren Carr's sixth Mac Faraday Mystery, Mac and his friends come up against reality stars, politicians, has-beens, and wannabes. Mac also finds himself face-to-face with an old foe from his past who had managed to escape arrest during their last encounter. Now, Mac sees that his adversary has only become more powerful, and dangerous, with the passage of time. Intent to not let this killer escape again, Mac and his friends need to put all of their talents together to put a stop to a cold-blooded lady killer. Members Reviews: Glory hound ends up the dead center of attention Note: Even though this is Book 6 in the series, it works just fine as a stand alone. Three years ago in Spencer, Maryland, young Khloe Everest was reported missing by her mom after she received a disturbing phone call. However, it turned out to be a publicity stunt and all of the the Spencer police felt a fool when Khloe strolled up during a press conference on the ongoing search for the young lady. Now, shes planning another publicity stunt in order to relaunch her grab for fame and fortune. This time, things dont go as she likes and she ends up dead. So many suspects, so little time. David OCallaghan, the Spencer Police Chief, isnt too excited to be called in to check out Khloes current residence. The wannabe divas social media went dark 3 days ago but David still remembers the sting of her first publicity stunt. Grudgingly, he offers to check it out provided all cameras stay outside. What he finds is quite grisly and the murder investigation is launched. This book was pretty good though not my favorite in the series. The investigation into Khloes murder along with Davids courtship of an old flame, Chelsea, are the two things that stood out to me. Theres also a politician (along with his son) that has some old beef with Mac Faraday (retired DC police detective). That mostly faded into the background for me. Here is my one criticism for this book. There are some characters that are gay or cross dress and all the characters who do so are on the bad guy list. I cant tell if the main characters believe that homosexuality or cross dressing are signs of deeper problems and nefarious behavior or not. Im on the fence on this because I havent come across other gay characters before in this series (to my memory). At any rate, I would have preferred that the characters make it clear that there are bad guys that just happen to be gay and not that homosexuality is a trait of questionable behavior. Back to Khloe. She did have a big bombshell of a secret that she was teasing her followers with, promising to announce it to the world on a specific date. Initially, David isnt too sure she had any real secret but he has to investigate nonetheless.

A Falling Knife Audiobook by Andrew Case

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Case) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:30:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Falling Knife Author: Andrew Case Narrator: Michael Bakkensen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Something's rotten in the borough of Brooklyn. And it's not just the wave of glossy condos pushing longtime residents out of their neighborhoods. A construction worker has plunged to his death, and suspicion has fallen on a fellow hard hat for turning a crane into a killing machine. When the suspect does a disappearing act, a pair of unlikely partners reunite to chase him down. Leonard Mitchell once investigated dirty cops, and Detective Ralph Mulino was his target. Mulino was cleared. But Leonard ran afoul of the system and ended up pushing paper for the Parks Department. Now Mulino drafts him to infiltrate a real estate mogul's operation and expose a financial scam that may be behind the murder. But when the suspected killer gets tossed from a tenement roof, it seems the price of probing the housing market might just be too high. Members Reviews: NYC Corruption and Graft [DISCLOSURE: I received this book from the author/publisher as a Goodreads giveaway.] This book is about a construction worker who falls to his death from a high-rise construction site. The ensuing investigation is a maze of twists and unexpected turns. Thanks to the hard work and integrity of two police officers and a civilian investigator, graft and corrupton are exposed to reveal those responsible for the bizarre series of events. The book is well written and the characters are well developed and credible. I plan to read the first book in the series and look forward to the next. Well done, Andrew Case! A great sequel to Cape Fear This was impossible to put down. I was pulled into the story from the very beginning. The new characters were believable and likeable. There are a few loose ends, suggesting a book three (I hope). A Falling Knife suspenseful, well-written "A Falling Knife" is suspenseful from beginning to end, a great sequel to "The Big Fear," but much more than a sequel. If you liked Andrew Case's first book, you won't want to miss this one. If you like mysteries and haven't read either book, consider them both. Of course, you won't be able to do anything but read for a while, but isn't that the best of all worlds? Andrew Case captures the reader's attention from the first page and sets the action in a world he obviously knows. Like a previous reviewer, I can't wait for the third book. An excellent read I thoroughly enjoyed the first in this series, The Big Fear, and while not necessary to enjoy A Falling Knife I would recommend reading it first if you have not already. Andrew Case knows how to write a good story w good character development, and gives the reader plenty to appreciate without an overabundance of dialogue. Five Stars Liked it very much have passed it on to a fellow book addict

In the Line of Duty Audiobook by Carolyn Arnold

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carolyn Arnold) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:57:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Line of Duty Subtitle: Detective Madison Knight Series, Book 7 Author: Carolyn Arnold Narrator: Hayley Palmaer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-17 Publisher: Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc. Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: He devoted his life to seeking justice. But would she get any for him? It was an ordinary day for police officer Barry Weir. It was the end of shift, he was tired, and he just wanted to get home to his wife and kids. But someone had other plans for him, shooting him down and forcing him to make the ultimate sacrifice. When news of Weir's murder reaches the department, it leaves Detective Madison Knight and every cop in the Stiles PD itching for revenge. It cuts Madison's boyfriend, colleague, and Weir's childhood friend, Troy Matthews, deepest of all, driving him away from everyone he loves just when they need one another the most. With evidence pointing to a gang-related drive-by, Madison and her team investigate the town's seedy underbelly in search of justice for their fallen brother. But the deeper they dig, the more convoluted the case becomes. Now they need to figure out if this was a random shooting as part of a gang initiation, a straight-up hate crime, or a targeted kill. But with members of the Stiles PD under attack, they have to do it fast...before more officers pay with their lives. Critic Reviews: "A simply riveting read from cover to cover, In the Line of Duty clearly reveals author Carolyn Arnold to be a master of the genre with an exceptional flair for creating truly memorable characters and a roller-coaster ride of a plot with all manner of twists and turns...Very highly recommended." (Midwest Book Review) Members Reviews: Officer Down! It's the end o the day and Officers have to fill the gas tanks of their issued police cars to be prepared for the next day. All they have on their minds are getting home to their families. Certainly not a car driving past and getting shot. The work finding the shooter is top of list for all departments as he was a friend and brother. Question in the back of each one's minds is why and are they the next target. Personal feelings hit Tony and Madison hard as this was a friend, closer to Tony than she knew. Carolyn Arnold puts words and feelings in this book that are true to life. Great writer and series. Another Arnold masterpiece! Detective Madison Knight is at her best in this touching but realistic story of the deliberate murder of a fellow officer. She is believable and likable in spite of having a tough exterior, which makes for interesting reading. I already look forward to her next book this series! This whole series is wonderful. Could not put any of them down This whole series is wonderful. Could not put any of them down.. Had to have them immediately as I finished Book 1 right down to Book 7. Great content marvelous authorship. CANNOT WAIT FOR MORE... In The Line of Duty There should be more stars for this book and all of our Law Enforcement Officers! Madison Knight and Terry and Troy are believable characters and Carolyn's storyline is awesome. Despicable people cause great loss to so many families. We need to respect our Law Enforcement Officers, not run them down! Great book! In The Line of Duty CAROLYN you really took your craft to a new level with this book. You are a true heroine. It's on my bucket list to meet you one day

The Child Taker Audiobook by Conrad Jones

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Conrad Jones) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:11:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Child Taker Subtitle: Detective Alec Ramsay Series, Book 1 Author: Conrad Jones Narrator: Julia Farhat Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Conrad Jones Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A stand-alone novel based on high-profile child abductions, which have been followed by millions of concerned parents on the news. Five-year-old twins are abducted from a tent in the Lake District and the hunt for a dangerous paedophile ring begins. Police procedure follows the premise that 60% of abducted children are murdered within the first four hours of being taken. The first hour is called "The golden hour" and the longer a child is missing, the less chance there is of them being recovered unharmed. The Child Taker follows the desperate search for the missing twins. Members Reviews: Well done British Action Thriller Child Taker is a British action thriller focusing on the efforts of a grandfather and his pals to recover his kidnapped grandchildren. Five year old fraternal twins Sarah and Zak are abducted from their tent while on a family camping trip. Their mother, Hayley, is understandably distraught and welcomes her father's help in trying to find the children. The Major, a counter terrorism agent, and his elite team pull out all the stops in their search for Sarah and Zak. When I began listening to and reading The Child Taker, I was leery that a female narrator could pull off a believable action thriller. In spite of my reservations, Julia Farhat does, in fact, do a splendid job with the multitude of characters in the book. The pacing of the novel and the narrative performance kept me so involved I devoured the book in a single day. Anyone with issues regarding child and sexual abuse should look elsewhere as those themes are integral to this story. I bought the Kindle book and received the Audible book from the author in exchange for my honest review. Chilling! I was hesitant at first when listening to the beginning of the novel and its subject matter, however Conrad Jones really does know how to write a gripping tale that has you asking questions and pointing fingers all the way round. Thrilling Read Would you listen to The Child Taker again? Why? No. Just because there are too many books I still need to read Who was your favorite character and why? Tank. He's tough but compassionate for good. Have you listened to any of Julia Farhats other performances before? How does this one compare? First time listening Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, but life called so I couldn't. I had responsibilities to fulfill. Any additional comments? I dont often give a book five stars, but I couldnt give anything less in this gripping, thrilling novel. Conrad Jones weaves a tale so sinister and attention grabbing that it chills me to the bone. The Child Taker is John, who, as the name implies, takes children to sale them. Hes messed with the wrong crowd, however, when double crosses a ruthless pedophile ring Lord and also when he takes the grandchildren of a powerful military officer. The story has plenty of villains with a competent staff of heroes to balance them out. My personal favorite is Tank. I hope we see more of him in future stories. You think the story might be predictable, but be prepared for the twist the story takes. The narrator, Julia Farhat, does an outstanding job and handles the difficult task of capturing the various characters superbly. My only negative feel thought is that this is supposed to be the Alec Ramsey series, but he was hardly in the story.

Guardians in Blue Audiobook by Ken Bangs

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ken Bangs) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:25:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guardians in Blue Author: Ken Bangs Narrator: Sean Lenhart Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-17 Publisher: Beacon Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A fatherless boy growing up in a small Texas town is taken under wing by the local lawmen. They work with the town leaders to provide his basic needs and help him escape the shame and poverty of his circumstances. One in particular becomes his guardian. He teaches the boy about life, how to face his fears, that honor is more important than comfort, and that defending those who cannot defend themselves is the highest duty of a man. The boy learns the lessons well. He hears the call and his heart opens to it. He too becomes a Guardian. Members Reviews: Fantasy poorly depicted Many inconsistencies and improbable happenings. Some are historically inaccurate. Waste of time and a credit. The narrator is only marginally better than the story if at all.

Beach Shoot Audiobook by Rodney Riesel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rodney Riesel) — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:18:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beach Shoot Subtitle: Jake Stellar Series, Book 2 Author: Rodney Riesel Narrator: Dave Dillon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-17 Publisher: Rodney Riesel Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: It's a beautiful Sunday morning in North Myrtle Beach and Emily Bowen, a wife and mother of four, lays dying on the beach. Jake Stellar returns in Beach Shoot, a new mystery by Rodney Riesel. Beach Shoot is the second Jake Stellar book and sequel to the Amazon Best Seller North Murder Beach. In Beach Shoot, Jake finds himself teamed up with the most unlikely of partners - his nemesis and fellow detective Avis Lint. Join Jake and Avis as the piece together the clues in this thrilling new mystery. Members Reviews: Worth the Wait for Jake Stellar to Return Okay, I am a huge fan of Rodney Riesel. There I said it. I love the Dan Coast series and I'm waiting on the new Dunquin Cove in a couple of months. Meanwhile, Jake Stellar returns in Beach Shoot. Stellar was good in North Murder Beach. But, as Dan Coast did in Ship of Fools, he's gotten better. I enjoyed how he has loosened up and gotten a little more of a sense of humor. He's not a super cop, but very down to earth. The story is good covering two separate on-going investigations. Both are given time and are wrapped up nicely without feeling rushed to finish. I enjoyed the problems Jake had dealing with his partner in the investigation. You don't even have to read North Murder Beach to follow and enjoy Beach Shoot. If you want good enjoyable reading, check out any (or all) of Mr. Riesel's stories. You will not be disappointed. Enjoyable reading. Enjoyable reading. Good leisure reading The book went along with some twists and turns the very end was not predictable. I certainly enjoyed the book and would read another of his works A cynical funny man Jake Stellar A simple murder mystery but Jake is hysterically funny. I laughed throughout the book and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. His sexual thoughts and his relationship with his wife is so true and real. Love Jake Stellar as much as Dan Coast but Dan is sad. I like the inclusion or real things I like the inclusion or real things, businesses, places, etc. I like the least that the books are so short. I could read them for days.

Knight & Culverhouse Box Set, Books 1-3 Audiobook by Adam Croft

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adam Croft) — Mon, 01 May 2017 17:42:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Knight & Culverhouse Box Set, Books 1-3 Author: Adam Croft Narrator: Adam Croft Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-17 Publisher: Adam Croft Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: This exclusive, limited edition box set includes the first three books in the best-selling Knight & Culverhouse crime thriller series plus exclusive short stories. This box set includes Too Close for Comfort, Guilty as Sin, and Jack Be Nimble. Members Reviews: Sorry I chose this one! This book is a huge disappointment as far as I am concerned. I tried to get through the first book in this trio, however, the narrator is one of the worst and his accent is really annoying. I can't get past this and understand what the book is about. Returning for one credit. Knight & Culverhouse Box set books 1-3 Fantastic read. Many twists and turns you never really guess who done it. Definitely recommend this author for sure. Well done Adam Croft.

The Blood of Brothers Audiobook by Domino Finn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Domino Finn) — Wed, 13 May 2015 18:60:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blood of Brothers Author: Domino Finn Narrator: Jason Jewett Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-15 Publisher: Blood & Treasure Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Intense and clever. Like Sons of Anarchy with werewolves." - Phillip Tomasso, best-selling author of the Vaccination Trilogy. Diego de la Torre is officially an outlaw now, a full-fledged member of The Seventh Sons Motorcycle Club. The werewolf MC runs the wild lands of Sycamore with ease. At least until a dead body shows up and points to them as the culprits. Detective Maxim Dwyer presses the Seventh Sons hard, but there are other guns in play. California bikers look to expand their drug trade. A mercenary outfit seeks revenge. Top that with an overbearing FBI agent who undermines local police, and both detective and outlaw have their hands full. Brothers or not, Sycamore's about to get a whole lot bloodier. Members Reviews: Skinning, assassins, werewolves, and cops! Note: While this is Book 2 in the series, it works fine as a stand alone. Maxim Dwyer, the lead detective assigned to Sycamore, has his hands full. The Seventh Sons, the local motorcycle club, is made up mostly of werewolves. He and they have an understanding, but things are about to happen that will challenge that agreement. This book was excellent. I really enjoyed Book 1 (The Seventh Sons) but I have to say this book is even better. Perhaps that is because it is much longer and the characters and plot have that much more time to engage with me. Maxim and his friend Diege de la Torre are at the center of this plot. Its part mystery, part shifter tale, part thriller, and all satisfyingly good. I really had a hard time setting this book aside as sleep was over taking me. Diego, a former CDC assassin, joined up with the Seventh Sons for the camaraderie and the freedom of the road. While the other members obviously know he is not a werewolf, and is immune to the virus that causes lycanthropy, they dont know he use to hunt and kill errant wolves for the CDC. He has so far resisted engaging in any illegal activity, such as drug or gun running, but that is beginning to rub some of the MC members the wrong way. Diego is sitting on a fence and sooner or later hes going to be pushed one way or another. And West Wind, an Apache member of the MC, may be the one to push him. Kaeda Burnett has recently returned home to her Yavapai family from college. Shes never felt truly welcomed there, except by her grandfather, because she is not fully Yavapai. But she felt obligated to visit before she heads out into the world again with her degree. Her two older half-brothers, the Dokas, play pivotal roles in the plot. The Yavapai have historically had a few mercenary werewolves out for hire. This isnt a secret to Kaeda, but she has never engaged with any of that business. However, with her brothers in a mess, she may have to. Meanwhile, the FBI have sent in Marshal Boyd to manage the latest case a person was found skinned on Yavapai land and there are some concerns it was a hate crime. Boyd and Dwyer butt heads from the beginning. Now toss in Los Pistoles, a MC from California, that wants part of the Seventh Sons territory for gun and drug running, and you have several forces in play. When a member of the Seventh Sons ends up dead, there are several people to point the finger at. My only quibble with this book is that there are only three female characters and really on Kaeda gets to spend time front and center. The other two are Melody (who we met in Book 1) and the female lawyer for the Seventh Sons.

Other Countries Audiobook by Jo Bannister

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jo Bannister) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:04:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Other Countries Subtitle: A British Police Procedural (Gabriel Ash, Book 4) Author: Jo Bannister Narrator: Jane Copland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Returning to work after an extended leave of absence, Detective Constable Hazel Best's first task is to shadow TV historian Oliver Ford, who has arrived in Norbold to open a new museum. What should have been a routine assignment takes a decidedly dramatic turn, however, when Hazel saves Ford from a murderous attack that would appear to be an act of jihad. But why would someone fly thousands of miles to firebomb an obscure little museum in a quiet English village? Hazel can't help but think that there's something more to this case than meets the eye. Meanwhile, Hazel's friend Gabriel Ash and her lodger Saturday are growing increasingly uneasy at Hazel's developing relationship with Oliver - but neither of them can guess at the real danger that Hazel faces nor the direction from which it will come.... Members Reviews: I gave up about halfway!! Any additional comments? There is probably a decent story in here somewhere but I found that about halfway through I had tuned out and lost interest completely.

Blue Light Yokohama Audiobook by Nicolas Obregon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicolas Obregon) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:04:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blue Light Yokohama Author: Nicolas Obregon Narrator: P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Newly reinstated to the homicide division and transferred to a precinct in Tokyo, Inspector Iwata is facing superiors who don't want him there and is assigned a recalcitrant partner, Noriko Sakai, who'd rather work with anyone else. After the previous detective working the case killed himself, Iwata and Sakai are assigned to investigate the slaughter of an entire family, a brutal murder with no clear motive or killer. At the crime scene, they find puzzling ritualistic details. Black smudges. A strange incense smell. And a symbol - a large black sun. Iwata doesn't know what the symbol means, but he knows what the killer means by it: I am here. I am not finished. As Iwata investigates, it becomes clear that these murders by the Black Sun Killer are not the first, nor the last, attached to that symbol. As he tries to track down the history of the black sun symbol, puzzle out the motive for the crime, and connect this to other murders, Iwata finds himself racing another clock - the superiors who are trying to have him removed for good. Haunted by his own past, his inability to sleep, and a song, "Blue Light Yokohama", Iwata is at the center of a compelling, brilliantly moody, layered audiobook sure to be one of the most talked about debuts in 2017. Members Reviews: drowns in cliches Japan seems to mostly serve as an exotic backdrop for this crime story that is one cliche after another. All the detective cliches AND all the cliches about Japan, that is. It's almost like the writer had a list and was checking boxes while writing. The characters often behave very unjapanese, which should be clear to anybody who has had more than superficial contact with them. The story, and especially the side stories/flashbacks become tedious after a while. And I have to admit I didn't make the end of the book. If you want a standard crime novel with an exotic backdrop and nothing else, you might like this. If you're looking for something more I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.

Old Bones Audiobook by Trudy Nan Boyce

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trudy Nan Boyce) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:21:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Old Bones Author: Trudy Nan Boyce Narrator: Rebecca Lowman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A timely and penetrating mystery about the intersection of policing, racism, and the community - set in a city at its boiling point - from an author who's been in the trenches and seen it all. A senseless act of violence. During a vigil calling for police reform, students from Spelman College, a historically black women's institution, are assaulted by rifle fire from a passing vehicle. On her way to interview witnesses, Detective Sarah "Salt" Alt confronts the fleeing vehicle of the suspects, but they get away. A city in turmoil. While other detectives take the lead on the Spelman murders, Salt is tasked to investigate the case of a recently discovered decomposed body. When she combs through the missing-persons reports, it becomes clear the victim is a girl Salt took into custody two years before, and Salt feels a grave responsibility to learn the truth about how the girl died. But before she can pursue any leads, Salt is called onto emergency riot detail - in the wake of the assault on the Spelman students, Atlanta has reached the boiling point. In a city burdened by history and a community erupting in pain and anger, Salt must delve into the past for answers. A gripping and astute story about what it means to serve and protect, Old Bones solidifies Trudy Nan Boyce as an evocative, authoritative voice in crime fiction. Members Reviews: True to the Atlanta I love As a native of Atlanta, I am always a bit dubious of books set in the south. While many may be true to locales in Mississippi or Louisiana, few set in Atlanta capture the city I know. This book does. The locations are spot on, but more than that, the language, the attitudes, the voices, the rhythm are all true to the city I have loved through 73 years, though often I have disapproved of or disagreed with many of its denizens. A good mystery, an accurate depiction, interesting characters - obviously I highly recommend this one.

Deserves to Die Audiobook by Lisa Jackson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Jackson) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:27:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deserves to Die Author: Lisa Jackson Narrator: Natalie Ross Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Judged As he watches, her body drifts below the water's surface, forever altered. Before he disposes of each victim, he takes a trophy. It's a sign of his power, and a warning - to the one destined to suffer most of all. Condemned In Grizzly Falls, Montana, Detectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescoli are struggling with a new commander and a department in the midst of upheaval. It's the worst possible time for a homicide. A body has been found, missing a finger. Alvarez hopes this means a murderer with a personal grudge, not a madman. But then a second body turns up. Executed As the clues begin pointing toward a suspect, Pescoli's unease grows. Even with Alvarez barely holding it together and her own personal life in chaos, she senses there's more to this case than others believe. A killer has made his way to Grizzly Falls, ready to fulfill a vengeance years in the making. And Pescoli must find the target of his wrath - or die trying. Members Reviews: Should have died before going to publisher. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? More cohesive. Jumps around. What do you think your next listen will be? Not sur. How did the narrator detract from the book? No chapter breaks. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really. Only that character was getting married. Any additional comments? No real flow to story. Jumps from one story to another without chapter breaks. This series should have ended long ago. Too many authors series are stale.

Pago Pago Tango Audiobook by John Enright

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Enright) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:43:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pago Pago Tango Subtitle: A Jungle Beat Mystery Author: John Enright Narrator: Phil Gigante Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detective Sergeant Apelu Soifua knows firsthand how cops work in the big city; he spent seven years on the beat with the San Francisco PD. There, the job was just a job. But back home on American Samoa, its personal. On an island, there are no strangers. Secrets may be commonly known but theyre never discussed, and solving crimes requires a certainfinesse. Here, Apelu walks the line between two cultures: Samoan versus American, native versus new, each with its own unique way of coping when things go wrong. And never is that more evident than when a seemingly random break-in at a white familys home turns out to be anything but random. Following a tangled evidence trail that wends between cultures, Apelu must navigate dead bodies, hidden codes, and a string of lies before he can uncover the ugly truth buried at the heart of paradise. Members Reviews: A Mystery On Island Time Like a visit to a tropical island, everything is slower and that can be frustrating but the scenery is fascinating. The core theme of this book is the clash and contrast between the slow, connected Samoan life style and the fast, opportunistic paalangi (American) ways. Our protagonist embodies this clash. He is a Samoan who grew up in San Francisco and was a policeman there. He left the high-speed life of an American city to go back to the laid-back Samoan style where having a beer with a suspect at a beach bar seems not only acceptable but also the sensible thing to do. The story revolves around incidents that involve both cultures and, inevitably, the criminal faultlines where the cultures collide. It is a solid story reasonably well told but a loose end here and an abrupt close there make it only a three out of five for the story. I can see how others might find it slow. If all you are looking for is a mystery or thriller it is slow. But I enjoyed the cultural tour, it's details and its tone, so I never minded the story running on island time. Great narration and interesting setting I'd never heard Phil Gigante read before, and was truly impressed by his handling the range of characters, especially female voices. Plot suffered from a slow start, and somewhat confusing (at least in audio) finale. I'd definitely read more of the series. Bored to Death What disappointed you about Pago Pago Tango? The lack of action & plot really disappointed me. Maybe I'm spoiled by the worlds of 'Private', Kay Scarpetta, Temperance Brennan, Poke Rafferty & Agent Penderghast, but I'd like a little action in my Thrillers & Mysteries. Right from the start, it was a slow mover & I lost interest so many times I was nodding off over my keyboard. I finally gave up about half-way through & deleted it from my 'play list'. I really tried hard to like this new series, really I did, but as far as I'm concerned, it's a stinker. Good book. What made the experience of listening to Pago Pago Tango the most enjoyable? The fact that I lived in Samoa from 1982 to 1984 and knew the island and lifestyle. It really hit home. We also have an adopted Smaoan son who will be 29 this month. We loved living there and was very happy to read a book about the island.

Dance of the Angels Audiobook by Robert Morcet, Roland Glasser - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Morcet) — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:40:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dance of the Angels Subtitle: Anti-Crime Brigade, Book 1 Author: Robert Morcet, Roland Glasser - translator Narrator: David deVries Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Former anti-gang police unit star Loïc Le Goënec has had a chip on his shoulder ever since he was mysteriously kicked off the force. But when detectives uncover a vile ring of sexual deviance with ties to a city official, the commissioner calls his brilliant but rough-edged protégé back into action. With help from an assortment of petty criminals, romantic interests, and colorful misfits, the Anti-Crime Brigade must work outside the department to bring down the corrupt official and the despicable company he keeps. Can Le Goënec play both sides of the law to deliver vigilante justice to an exploited city? Members Reviews: Not for prudes or the faint of heart A great combination of mystery, explicit action, very kinky characters and some steamy sex all make for a fast paced exciting read. A great book for an airplane ride or to quickly pass some time. This book will never make the grade as famous French literature but is an all star when it come to entertainment. Good who done and it and -- what just happened??? I enjoyed his story and the characters -- and the lad character is a true character. There's good guys, bad guys, some appropriate romance and light sex scenes, and overall I really enjoyed reading it No stars No stars actually but rating doesn't allow that. The plot was preposterous and the writing turgid, although in fairness that could have been the translation. Excellent Thriller Characters were very interesting with lots of twists and turns. Once I started reading the book I couldnât put it down. nice This book was fun but simple; perhaps it was the translation, but I could predict most of the sentence endings. I think I will try one more book. It was kind of sweet, and some exciting twists and turns.

Beyond Recognition Audiobook by Ridley Pearson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ridley Pearson) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:46:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Recognition Subtitle: A Lou Boldt/Daphne Matthews Mystery #4 Author: Ridley Pearson Narrator: Dale Hull Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: But police psychologist Daphne Matthews is more concerned about the victims of the blazes, especially the smart and wily 10-year-old boy who had a terrifying encounter with a disfigured, badly burned man. Beyond Recognition is the story of a deadly, taunting game of cat and mouse, where the stakes are raised to a burning point that might spell disaster for Boldt - and the city of Seattle. Members Reviews: Hey! A reeeeely clever how-dunnit! This was my first Pearson. Can this guy be so clever in every book? I gotta' find out! Action-packed Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This could easily be made into an action movie. Hard to stop listening. What was one of the most memorable moments of Beyond Recognition? The story-line kept building in intensity to the very end. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? For adrenaline junkies

Montana Harvest Audiobook by Felix F. Giordano

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Felix F. Giordano) — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 23:36:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Montana Harvest Subtitle: The Jim Buchanan Novels, Book 1 Author: Felix F. Giordano Narrator: J. Rodney Turner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-16 Publisher: Red Road Publishers Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Murder for profit meets Native American justice. Torn between two different worlds, Jim Buchanan, the son of a Scotsman and Native American woman, had it all: a lucrative sports career with celebrity status. Yet, he sacrificed it all to return to his roots, to the land he knew and loved. In Cedar County, Montana, Sheriff Jim Buchanan is the law. When the FBI contacts him concerning a missing persons investigation, it threatens not only his life but also the life of the person dearest to his heart. In his attempt to solve the case, Jim faces a decades-old family secret and experiences the mystical nature of his Native American heritage. Members Reviews: Pretty good This is not a great investigative novel but it is a nice change. With a relaxed pace the author drew me into his collection of rural residents and rural life. To set the crime scene the author relies on an urban legend - bad guys and bad deeds go unnoticed in rural villages and towns. And I did wonder why the coming and going of night flying airplanes did not rouse a lot more local interest but, the Sheriff git ta goin'....

Lethal City Audiobook by A. W. Gray

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. W. Gray) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:35:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lethal City Author: A. W. Gray Narrator: Bon Shaw Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this suspenseful thriller set in Dallas, A. W. Gray takes us behind the police lines of a homicide investigation and into the private passions that fuel an urban nightmare. A stolen BMW is recovered with a stash of cocaine, lurid photos, and a charred, dismembered body. Dallas Metro detective Ham Bennosoon connects the victim to a secret circle of family depravity and sexual indiscretion - a mother and daughter who blur the lines between predator and prey. Are the suspects innocent targets? Guilty avengers?Nothing has ever been proven, and a stone-cold killer is about to strike again. Members Reviews: Great police work. Great Narration I am so thankful to have found this gem! It's a stellar police procedural with great cop characters. The narration was pitch perfect. I hope this becomes a series because the hero is fascinating. Great Crime/Murder mystery with a twist Where does Lethal City rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was very good and I really enjoyed listening to it in 5 days Who was your favorite character and why? Harold Stein - I really liked his southern Texas lawyer voice in the story Have you listened to any of Bon Shaws other performances before? How does this one compare? 1st Bon Shaw performance I have heard, but I will listen to many more Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The twist at the end -which I do not want to spoil for other readers. Any additional comments? Very Good Book! Bon Shaw's next narrated book is out in February Finding Sheba. I will get that one for sure!! barely okay The story was just confusing at times. There was too much back and forth with the one character that was crazy. I kept rewinding to sometimes the previous chapter just so I could TRY to keep up and figure it out. My head is still aching from this book. I only used a credit because of Bon Shaw. I enjoy his narration and he did a great job with all the character changes. Great Texan drawl and Good Story (sort of) Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would recommend this book to a friend because the reader's performance makes the world of the story seem genuine. He gives each character a distinctive voice which helps this mediocre detective story seem better than what it is. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The mystery of the story was quite compelling--the characters' being murdered and how they were killed pointed to an angry but clever person. As a reader, I was eager to know "whodunit!" "The little girl" flashback was a bit hokey. I did not think it was necessary. Why not just say the character's name? Which character as performed by Bon Shaw was your favorite? Randy Dunst was not a likable character, but hearing "him" was hilarious. Could you see Lethal City being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? This novel could definitely be a TV movie. The major problem is the detective. He has no special, awesome abilities and other characters seem to upstage him. He's a nice guy and all, but why root for him? What good is he? What's his strength? Right now, he's a down-on-his-luck guy who gets a second chance. Any additional comments? I liked the twist, but the detective needed to be "dumbed" down for it to work.

Blood Sport Audiobook by JD Nixon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (JD Nixon) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 15:03:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Sport Author: JD Nixon Narrator: Cat Gould Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Book 2 in the Little Town series. At first glance, the small mountain settlement of Mount Big Town, or "Little Town" as the locals call it, seems to be a pleasant and peaceful rural haven. Senior Constable Tess Fuller and Sergeant Finn Maguire know better though, kept fully occupied trying to maintain some law and order in a town dominated by the huge feral Bycraft family. Can they recapture fugitive Red Bycraft before he makes good on his threat to hunt down Tess? And what is it exactly that those bikies are up to at their secret retreat, and can Tess convince the Sarge that the only way to find out is to throw away the rule book? Members Reviews: Dick Francis On An Off Day Is Still Pretty Good I love, love, love Dick Francis--have read everything he's ever written and am currently collecting his works in hardcover to replace my old paperbacks. This book gets 3 stars for one simple reason. Francis tried to write a protagonist who is severely depressed and intermittently suicidal (this is not a spoiler; it comes up early and repeatedly and isn't particularly crucial to the plot). The reasons for that are never quite explained. A breakup? Sure, breakups can be rough, but as with most of his protagonists this is an otherwise mentally stable guy in mid-adulthood--I kept wanting to lean through the pages and ask him why on earth he hadn't moved on yet. I'm not sure what Francis was going for here or why, but that element of the protagonist's character fails so hilariously that it disrupts my immersion in the plot. I like to think that speaks well of the author--he obviously never suffered mental distress of the type or severity that he's trying to write, and I find it awkwardly charming that he gave it his best shot--but it makes for a clunky read. I'm not saying you shouldn't read this one, but if you're reading this author for the first time, you'd be better off starting with the Break In/Bolt duo, with any of the early Sid Halley ones (NOT the crap that his son has been churning out since Dick Francis's death), or perhaps with Banker, Shattered, To the Hilt...honestly, nearly any of the others. Ahead of his society's time. You just can't go wrong with Dick Francis. Unless you don't care for excellent characterizations, believable villains and wonderful plots. Oh, and meticulous research. Not your run of the mill whodunit. Unfortunately he wrote so well the stories are over before you know it. Blood Sport is particularly impressive because of how Francis portrays severe clinical depression. He nails it. I was amazed to find the book was written in 1967, when all forms of mental illness were very much taboo. Anyone who is fortunate enough not to live with depression - unlike me - will get a realistic view through Gene Hawkins' eyes. A terrific Francis compendium. I'm not going to review these four novels here. Each of them is just another reason why I think Dick Francis was the Grand Master of mystery writers. He's gone now and I feel a great sense of loss about that. It's moderated by the fact that in his later years he was joined by his son Felix Francis who wrote with him and eventually continued on his own to write under the aegis of the Dick Francis brand. I frankly would be hard pressed to tell whether I am listening to the voice of the father or his son as I read Dick Francis books.

Hark! Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 23:55:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hark! Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The 87th Precinct gets a visit from one of the city's most accomplished criminals, a thief known as the Deaf Man. Because he might be deaf. Or he might not. So little is known about the man who is harassing Detective Steve Carella with puzzling messages that it is hard to tell. But as soon as a pattern emerges, the detectives of the 87th are forced to hit the books and brush up on their Shakespeare, because each new clue contains a line from one of his plays. Unless they can crack this complicated riddle and beat the Deaf Man at his own cat-and-mouse game, someone is going to end up hurt, or something will be stolen, or both. It's always so hard to tell with the Deaf Man. Ed McBain brings his most intelligent and devious criminal back to the 87th Precinct with a richly plotted and literary crime. Critic Reviews: "It's vintage McBain, complete with pitch-perfect dialogue, subplots that thrust various precinct cops into the spotlight, a pace that encourages the reader to forget about dinner or a good night's rest, and a plot that teases and tantalizes from start to finish." (Publishers Weekly) "A treat that die-hard fans of the hard-boiled police procedural should not pass up." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: A disappointment I've enjoyed most of the 87th precinct novels, but don't believe the publisher's hype on this one -- "brilliant and intricate" this is not. In fact, it's a one note tune that involves a series of messages sent to the precinct ad nauseum based on wordplay that taunts the detectives to solve a crime that is about to be committed, and it gets old fast. When the climax finally arrives, the commision of the crime is so simple as to be ludicrous and disappointing. Absolutely Awful Absolute trash. The plot is senseless; the police detectives are complete dolts, ignoring leads and insulting victims; the villain is a cardboard cutout; the dialogue of the African-American characters is exactly what you would expect to be written by an elderly suburban white guy, which is what the author was by this time; the lead detective needs his pre-teen child to explain the internet to him (mind you the book was written in 2004, so the internet wasn't exactly a novelty). It occurred to me part-way through this book that the whole plot was inspired by the fact that the author was fooling around on the internet one day and stumbled across an anagram-creator and a Shakespeare quote-finder. Once you know that, you know everything you need about this book.

The Golden Hour Audiobook by M K Graff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M K Graff) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:56:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Hour Subtitle: A Nora Tierney English Mystery Author: M K Graff Narrator: Nano Nagle Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Marni Graff Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning author of the Nora Tierney English Mysteries comes the most chilling novel to date. Nora Tierney can't shake the feeling she has a stalker. While she's house hunting in Oxford, her partner, DI Declan Barnes, untangles the murder of an art conservator. When these situations collide, she finds herself fighting to save her child and their future. Critic Reviews: "One of the best things about Marni Graff's latest Nora Tierney mystery, The Golden Hour, is the down-to-earth depiction of family life coupled with the tightly paced build of a twisty, time-honored puzzle. A meditation on love, loss and motherhood, The Golden Hour blends touchingly real domesticity with tongue-in-cheek humor, as the backdrop to a tale of art theft, germ warfare, and international conspiracy. The reflections of a reprehensible villain on the shortcomings of the British add just the right note of comedy to these otherwise weighty concerns. Added to this is a wonderful sense of place - Bath, Brighton, and Oxford are vividly rendered and charmingly true to life. Come for the crackling mystery, stay for the steady companionship of debonair detective Declan Barnes and feisty heroine, Nora Tierney, who offers warmth and smarts in equal measure." (Ausma Zehanat Khan, Among the Ruins, The Unquiet Dead) Members Reviews: Listening for Clues How have I not discovered author Marni (M.K.) Graff's Nora Tierney before now? Clearly this can be read as a standalone as I did and was enthralled. Any past history relevant to the instant story is quietly and comprehensively colored in, providing a rich background and full context to the goings on; characters develop beautifully as the intricate plot unfolds. Some things I figured out early, others were an utter surprise as new clues popped up from the fertile soil of Ms. Graff's imagination. I was held spellbound listening to narrator (AUDIO) Nano Nagle's excellent diction and vocal characterizations (although she didn't quite manage a solid American accent for our heroine--more of a transatlantic flattened sound); I am looking forward to more! Riveting! England, British mystery, suspense, sly humor, audiobook, audiobook-blast, twisty, stalker, kidnapping The suspense gathers momentum as the drama unfolds, and the plot is very well crafted, with characters who are engaging and very realistic. The relationship between the protagonist and her law enforcement officer seems to provide a constant as the unexpected difficulties unfold. The publisher's blurb gives hints and clues, and there is no need for spoilers.

Blood Feud Audiobook by JD Nixon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (JD Nixon) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:32:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Feud Author: JD Nixon Narrator: Cat Gould Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Book 3 in the Little Town series. A seemingly inexplicable and shockingly violent crime in the beautiful rural locale of "Little Town" has devastating personal and professional consequences for its two police officers, Senior Constable Tess Fuller and her partner, Sergeant Finn Maguire. And has Tess really seen the last of the predatory Red Bycraft? Members Reviews: Hounds and Magic and Lots Of Drakes!!! I thought this... It was clearly wonderful. It contained a haunting exciting storyline. Flashbacks to the time of Marie Antoinette were arresting. Logan Drake...vampire royalty and Isabeau...200 year old sort of special ops vampire were the essential characters. It was truly their story and it was lovely and feisty and sexy and fun. Heck...I love Logan Drake. As a matter of fact...I could love any of the Drake brothers including their father. The villains were villainous and hateful...The dogs..valiant and loyal and an incredible addition to this story. One thing...I urge you to read these in order to get the full charming effect of this series... It is amazing!!! It cries out to be a movie or at list a miniseries... Not quite as good as the first book, but still a fun read I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Hearts at Stake, and I was looking forward to the sequel. I was a little disappointed when I realized that it's not really about Solange and Lucy, the main characters of the last book. They both make appearances, as do the vampire hunter Keiran, Solange's brother Nicholas, and the rest of the Drake clan, but this time the focus is on Logan, the second youngest Drake brother, and Isabeau, a member of the Hound vampire tribe. Logan's mother Helena is the new vampire queen, and creepy Montmartre still wants to marry his sister Solange, the vampire princess. The Drakes are trying to make an alliance with the Hound tribe, and Isabeau is representing the Hounds at Helena's coronation. Isabeau wants to kill Greyhaven, the vampire who turned her and is one of Montmartre's followers. The action is fast and furious, and Logan and Isabeau are soon caught up in various vampire machinations. Logan is astounded by Isabeau and feels very protective of her. Isabeau is a bad-ass who's not used to needing protection, but she still finds herself drawn to Logan. This book is an entertaining, quick read. My only real complaint is that since it's such a quick read, the romance feels a bit rushed. Despite this, I enjoyed the book, perhaps not quite as much as I enjoyed the first one, but certainly enough to keep reading the series. Blood Feud Delivers Blood Feud, the second entry in Alyxandra Harvey's Drake Chronicles, shows some marked differences from Hearts at Stake. Whereas that first book was primarily a frothy, if eminently enjoyable paranormal teen romance (although it does also provide a solid introduction to the very interesting vampire world Harvey has created) Blood Feud is darker, more mature and even more engrossing. Blood Feud picks up almost immediately after the point where Hearts at Stake ends, with the seven Drake brothers and their sister Solange adjusting to the notion of their mother as the new vampire queen.

Privileged Lives Audiobook by Edward Stewart

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edward Stewart) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:60:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Privileged Lives Subtitle: Vince Cardozo, Book 1 Author: Edward Stewart Narrator: Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this classic thriller, bestselling author Edward Stewart weaves a complex tale of sex, money, and murder. In a private suite at a New York hospital, Beatrice Babe Vanderwalk Devens awakens from a seven-year coma. The socialite and fashion designer is stunned to learn that her husband, Scottie, was brought to trial twice - and acquitted - for her attempted murder. Across town, the naked, mutilated body of a young man wearing a black leather bondage mask is found in an empty apartment in the Beaux Arts Tower, high atop the Museum of Modern Art. Seven miles away, off-duty NYPD lieutenant Vince Cardozo is relaxing on a Brooklyn beach with his twelve-year-old daughter when he gets the call. Cardozo's investigation into the savage murder of the Beaux Arts John Doe takes him into the exclusive lairs of Manhattan's elite. Babe Devens is part of that world. When Cardozo uncovers a shocking connection between the two cases, it could topple more than just high society. Members Reviews: New York in the 80s, How low can they go... Well I finished it! I was captivated by the New York socialite culture and its history that Stewart intertwined so well in this sordid tale of depravity. I was particularly drawn to the character Babe Vanderwal and the mystery surrounding her coma. The story also revolves around the most depraved sexual addictions I've ever encountered in a book. Though it's never glorified, it is revealed as a thriving subculture of NYC. It includes sex with dead people, pedophiles, rape, murder, all while being filmed. Only beastiality was missing. I wonder why? Anyway, the first wave of the HIV epidemic has begun, a detail that ties many of the different lives of the characters together. Christian Rummel does a brilliant job narration. He has to have the widest and most accurate range of voices and accents of any narrator I've listened to. If not for his work, I might have given this experience a 2 star rating. It's a good mystery, with some good police work and great characters. But there is also an undercurrent of self hate from most every cast member that literally drips from each scene. It's definitely not a feel good novel. Not great Is there anything you would change about this book? It moves kind of slow and the glamor aspect doesn't feel realistic. Maybe it's just the attitude the reader attaches to the main character, it could have been played with more grit. How did the narrator detract from the book? If you've ever listened to the Lost Fleet series, this is the same reader. It's the same voices for the characters and all I can think about is I'm listening to Black Jack Geary, same attitude and everything. It made the book difficult for me to listen to. A bit long-winded, but entertaining nevertheless It takes a while for the story to get going because, for a very long time, it seems like you're reading two books. There's a brutal homicide and a woman who wakes up from a seven-year coma...and for almost a third of the novel, the two stories are only connected by the investigator. Then the two stories come together and the book becomes a lot more interesting. Could have been shorter, but it was still entertaining.

Stone Maidens Audiobook by Lloyd Devereux Richards

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lloyd Devereux Richards) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 07:00:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stone Maidens Author: Lloyd Devereux Richards Narrator: Donna Postel Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The police have never seen anything like it - but FBI forensic anthropologist Christine Prusik has. In fact, its a ritual she knows all too well. Years ago she was a naive young researcher doing fieldwork in Papua New Guinea when she was attacked by tribesmen who placed carved stones inside the bodies of their dead. Prusik barely escaped with her life - and a nasty scar from the wound intended to house her own death charm. Is it a grisly coincidence? Or is someone sending her a message? Now she must find the killer before he finds her - and finally completes the deadly ritual begun in a distant jungle so long ago. Members Reviews: Fascinating mystery This book might have gotten a higher rating if it wasn't over the top in some respects. The main character is an FBI forensic anthropologist who has been an agent for 10 years yet she seems to take a lot of anti-anxiety medication when she gets stressed out - which she seems to do a lot even over the smallest things and you learn the cause throughout the book. She also makes some pretty poor choices. Overall though it was a good mystery with some interesting twists and turns, some forensics and with a little romance thrown in. Some reviewers complained about the paranormal aspect, but this is after all fiction, not non-fiction and there wasn't that much of it. It seemed more to give you a little shiver down your spine than to be a major part of the book. The narrator could have been better at male voices and she seemed to have a couple different voices for the main character.

The Right Wrong Thing Audiobook by Ellen Kirschman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen Kirschman) — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 06:23:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Right Wrong Thing Subtitle: Dot Meyerhoff Mystery Author: Ellen Kirschman Narrator: Daniela Acitelli Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-16 Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Officer Randy Spelling had always wanted to be a police officer, to follow in the footsteps of her brothers and her father. Not long after joining the force, she mistakenly shoots and kills Lakeisha Gibbs, a pregnant teenager. The community is outraged; Lakeisha's family is vocal and vicious in their attacks against Spelling. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and filled with remorse, Randy is desperate to apologize to the girl's family. Everyone, including the police chief, warns her against this, but the young police officer will not be dissuaded. Her attempt is catastrophic. Dr. Dot Myerhoff, police psychologist, plunges herself into the investigation despite orders from the police chief to back off. Not only does the psychologist's refusal to obey orders jeopardize her career, but her life as well, as she enlists unlikely allies and unconventional undercover work to expose the tangled net of Officer Spelling's disastrous course. Members Reviews: Police procedural with strong female protagonists Would you listen to The Right Wrong Thing again? Why? Yes, it was a well plotted book. With interesting character development. And the narrator, Daniela Acitelli was a creative, talented narrator. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I have mixed feelings about this question. If you're asking if this is Jaws or a Stephen King novel, then no. But, I don't think it is meant to be. It is a good police procedural, down to earth with enough mildly quirky characters. I'm being critical of this QUESTION, not the book itself. Which character as performed by Daniela Acitelli was your favorite? Dr. Dot Myerhoff If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Be careful out there. Any additional comments? I'm a fan of the 87th Precent series by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter). In a bit less gritty style, this is one I can compare to them, in a positive context. Thank you for making this available for review.

Pigtown Audiobook by William Caunitz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Caunitz) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:32:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pigtown Author: William Caunitz Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Caunitz, a NYPD detective for more than 20 years, is a master of police blotter fiction. In the gritty, hardboiled world of the NYPD, Detective Matt Stuart works a shabby beat where homicides are his daily paper work. Tracking down an elusive killer, he is forced to face critical decisions when the trail leads to dangerous criminals who are not on the street, but in uniform. Members Reviews: Finally gave up As much as I wanted to like this (I do generally really like hard-boiled police and detective books), I finally could not stand what seemed like stupid and gratuitously graffic sex scenes. This is not a case of me being unwilling to hear bad news (that women have often been used just as props, objects of male sexual fantasy etc.) but...it just became unbelievable. A Must Listen To !! If you could sum up Pigtown in three words, what would they be? Gripping and Very Interesting. William tells a story that forces you to look at the men and women in blue in a different light Which character as performed by Frank Muller was your favorite? I will miss Frank Muller - he is one of the best!!!

Who Gives a Split Audiobook by Jamie Lee Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jamie Lee Scott) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:07:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Gives a Split Subtitle: A Gotcha Detective Agency Mystery, Book 7 Author: Jamie Lee Scott Narrator: Todd McLaren, Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: What could possibly go wrong with Charles attending a vintage wine auction preview? This is the Gotcha Detective Agency, after all, and what goes wrong makes Mimi and Charles's head spin. And not from too much wine. Mimi, Charles, and Nick fall into a twisted tale of wine fraud and murder in this latest installment of the Gotcha Detective Agency Mystery series. Members Reviews: Got Me From the Beginning! Jamie Lee Scott's Gotcha Detective Agency series is the best! It is multilayered with lots of twists & turns! I love how the author takes turns with Mimi & Charles narrating the story so we get both POVs. Having Mimi's mother come to work for the agency was wonderful. She is a great addition to the team. Mimi & Nick's relationship is growing & Charles is becoming way more mysterious than ever. This is an absolute must read! Also. I was so happy to read that Ms Scott has lots more stories to come in this series. Would you know counterfeit wine? I know nothing really about the wine industry so with this story, I learned a lot, with the help of the Gotcha Detective Agency Mimi and Charles they dive into learning more about counterfeit wines that go up for auction. There are almost four story lines in the story: Mimiâs and Nickâs relationship is growing, Mimiâs mother has joined the agency, and Charles is fighting some daemonsâ of his own and more mysterious than ever, and letâs not forget we need to learn who is counterfeiting the wines. All brings about the perfect balance of mystery and humor. Add Mimiâs mother into the story line as the newest addition to the Agency and you get the perfect blend of mystery and humor. Another story line is the relationship of Mimi and Nick I really love this series and hope there are more! Gotcha Detective Agency. I read the full series back to back and really enjoyed it! I am hoping that there will be more! I love the snarky characters, there is romance but not in your face focused on and the murder mysteries. And the 'guilty' party is a surprise. Not only is there a murder to solve but something is really wrong and Mimi and the gang have decided to find out what... If you like fast pace snarky murder mysteries with a touch of romance you will love this one! good story lines Could use a little editing here and there but generally well written, interesting, good story lines, nice romance. Violence a little bit graphic, sex is pretty mild and glossed over. The first few books were first person, and I liked that. Now they alternate between two people and that is irritatingly confusing if I'm not thinking about it, but I can see the reason for it. Maybe they need a different font when they change narrators. Wine and murder does a book good Mimi and Charles, along with the rest of the Gotcha crew and a new temp addition, set out to find out who's behind some supposedly counterfeit wines on auction. When the sommelier in question is found dead, they must uncover the truth. Great twists and turns keeping you engrossed until the very end. Can't wait until the next book! Will we get to know what it's happening with Charles and his personal life?

Ghost Squad 7: Death in the Family Audiobook by Bob Moats

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Moats) — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 06:47:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghost Squad 7: Death in the Family Subtitle: A Rest in Peace Crime Story Author: Bob Moats Narrator: Tom Force Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-16 Publisher: Bob Moats Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detroit Police Detective Russ Baker is in charge of cold cases and with his partner, Mary, and their ghostly friend, Wes Loomis, they have to solve murders to be able to send the victim's spirits to the hereafter. Mary receives a call from her mother telling her that her father had died. Mary and Russ go back to Mary's home town and discover more than the heart attack that was reported. They dig into the death and find it was murder. With help from the local police they dig deeper and discover a far more mysterious reason for her father's death and a government cover up. Murder, mayhem, humor, ghosts galore, and lots of fun are in store in this paranormal ghost crime story by Bob Moats. This book is a novella. Members Reviews: I almost cried! I truly enjoy all the Ghost Squad books, but this one touched my heart. It was well written and very emotional. I will not write about the story line , enough to write that if any readers have liked the Ghost Squad, this is the best so far. Highly recommended!! Another Wonderful Book The golden thread once more connects Ghost Squad 7 to the previous ones. Smartly written and each chapter brings new surprises. Love the way Bob Moats gives his characters their own life and even Wes seems more human than a Ghost, he has wit and a wee bit Bad Boy attitude but his faithfulness to Russ and Mary makes The Ghost Squad Series one you Want More Of. Excellent I would give more than 5 stars if possible. What a great concept, a ghost who solves crimes. Glad Mary and Russ assist Wes in solving her father's murder. GHOST SQUAD-7 Another great book for the series. Russ and Mary will be great together. I am so enjoying this series almost as much as Jim and Penny. A good mystery with benefits! great story once again Bob Moats has outdone himself. wonderful story loved the ending

Murder on the Marsh Audiobook by Anne Penketh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Penketh) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 13:05:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on the Marsh Author: Anne Penketh Narrator: Michael Healy Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A boy's body is found in a churchyard. His heart had been cut out.... DI Sam Clayton has never dealt with such an extreme crime in the quiet Norfolk villages that are part of his patch. When a waitress, Emma Dawson, disappears, it looks like the police might have a serial killer on their hands. Emma seems to have been part of cultish group obsessed with contacting the dead via a medieval mystic. But a mysterious Frenchman and one of the local nature wardens are also suspects. The mystery is further complicated by the locals' reluctance to share their secrets with the police. DI Clayton's team also harbor some tragic secrets and it looks like only one of his detectives will be kept on, even if they do catch the vicious killer. When another child disappears, DI Clayton faces a race against time to prevent any further crimes. Not only that, but he must confront local superstitions and keep his team under control as violence threatens to spiral out of control. Members Reviews: Time I'll never get back Appalling book full of cliches. Pronunciation & regional accents were unbelievable. Do not waste money on this dire offering. Awful What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I bought this book both in the ebook and audible version. It is based in Norfolk, where I live, and was anticipating a happy few hours reading/listening. The book itself is ok - the plot has promise. But the audible version is absolutely dreadful. Michael Healy has no idea of how to intonate what he is reading, and his attempts at a norfolk accent.... please can I point out that Norfolk is NOT near Birmingham? I will be avoiding books that he has narrated from now on. Improbable but OK awful narration The story was a bit silly and there was some clunky dialogue but the narration was awful. The reader sounded as if he was reading a script with stage directions and he appeared to have no enthusiasm for the lines. I checked out a couple of his other narrated books and he seemed much better on those so maybe he was unimpressed with his material. I would tend to agree with him but I did listen to the end though I probably won't read any more by this author. Why did the narrator sound so bored with his material ? This may have been a decent story but it was hard to tell. The narrator adopted a perpetually sarcastic tone. The comedy French accents and terrible French pronunciation were excruciating. Why was he allowed to get away with it?

Murder Upstream: A Detective Mystery Audiobook by Mark Hazard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Hazard) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 02:48:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder Upstream: A Detective Mystery Subtitle: Harding Boys, Book 1 Author: Mark Hazard Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: John Oakes Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: While the town of Harding grapples with a catastrophic and unexpected flood, a young businesswoman is found dead, beaten to death on the steps of her father's mansion. Detective Kyle Villante gets his first call after coming off a two-year undercover stint that ended in a bloodbath and marred his reputation with the brass. But he doesn't get to work the case alone. Detective Solomon Aduwo of the State Police has arrived in Harding to assist with the investigation. Villante bristles at the perceived leash around his neck, but he and Aduwo set out to work the case, all while Villante struggles to keep secrets and ghosts of the past from coming back to haunt him. Meanwhile, Aduwo has come to Harding with secrets of his own and an agenda that could doom Villante's future. Murder Upstream is a thrilling mystery, full of vivid characters, puzzling questions, action, and suspense. Members Reviews: Excellent listen! law-enforcement, murder-investigation, relationships, geology, Whispersync Political interference and mixed loyalties could have crippled the imperfect lead detective on the investigation into the brutal murder of a rich young contractor, and it came close to doing so. Tasked with a hidden agenda, the Nigerian state cop became the partner in the investigation and also learned some things about himself. A very busy investigation with frequent plot twists, this proved to be a good mystery with the opportunity for several learning experiences for the reader. Neither a standard procedural nor a cozy, I really enjoyed following these cops, and especially the ending. I was so engrossed that I finished it in one day. Andrew Tell did excellent work in voice interpreting the rather large group of characters who are primarily male. I requested and received this book at no cost from the publisher, author, or narrator courtesy of AudioBookBOOM. Murder Upstream Any additional comments? Enjoyable and entertaining. It took me a bit to really get interested in the story. There were times the story moved a little to slowly. Full of mystery, suspense, humor and secrets with plenty of twists and turns. The humor balances out the story so even though it's a murder mystery it's not a dark story. . Interesting characters. Detective Villante a somewhat flawed officer is on his first case after coming back from 2 years of undercover work that didn't end well. State Police Detective Aduwo is in town "helping" and doing an investigation of his own. What exactly he is investigating is the question. Had no idea who the culprit was until it was revealed. Andrew Tell did a good job with the narration. Pleasant voice. Good character voices. Clearly spoken. Nice pace with the narration. Really liked the way he portrayed Villante's sarcasm and humor. He was able to bring the character's to life. His narration kept me listening through the slow parts of the story. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher. This book was not for me Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Sure just because it wasn't my kind of story doesn't mean it's. or for everyone. I just had a hard time staying focused on the story. Which scene was your favorite? The closing when one of the characters chose opposite of what he was being asked.

Mission Hill Audiobook by Pamela Wechsler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pamela Wechsler) — Tue, 03 May 2016 03:03:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mission Hill Author: Pamela Wechsler Narrator: Morgan Hallett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Abby Endicott is chief of the district attorney's homicide unit in Boston, where she investigates and prosecutes the city's most dangerous killers. She attended the elite Winsor school, graduated from Harvard Law School, and has been known to change into an evening gown amid bodies in the morgue. She loves her job and is committed to it. But among Abby's many secrets is her longtime affair with fellow prosecutor Tim Mooney, a married father of one. One night Abby is awakened very late by a phone call from her favorite detective, who reports that there has been a horrific murder but is vague about the specifics. When she arrives at the crime scene and discovers the identity of the victim, she knows the terror and tragedy are only beginning. Debut novelist Pamela Wechsler delivers a gripping and very human portrayal of a woman who will stop at nothing to find out the truth, even if it challenges everything she believes about justice. Members Reviews: A great, hard-to-put-down, read. I was eagerly awaiting the release date for Mission Hill. It is a terrific, suspenseful crime drama/thriller. As a Bostonian and former prosecutor, the author really nails the grittiness of the courtroom and the seamy side of our city. In some crime novels, you can, more often than not, figure out the "who done it" early on. In Mission Hill? Not a clue (and I'm not going to spoil it, either) until it the right time in the book. Ms. Wechsler's writing style is such that I could easily empathize with Abby Elliott's angst and turmoil in dealing with co-workers and family, and the plot and character development were extremely well done. A big plus, in my 'book', was that I could read it at night, pick it up sporadically the next day, and not feel like I had to re-read previous chapters to regain the thread of the story. It was the perfect read over three miserably cold days in Massachusetts, and will be an ideal "beach book" this summer for anyone who wants a great, gritty, suspense-filled novel. First book I've read in quite a while that I had a very hard time putting down, and I look forward to the next installment. Excellent book I really enjoyed the intrigue of the murder mystery, it was well written and kept me guessing until the end. I liked the back and forth between Abby and her boyfriend Ty but thought the ending could've been a little better. I look forward to many more Abby Endicott novels. Good Boston Mystery This is an exciting procedural novel that gives insight into how prosecutors think. It is also a novel of Boston. The city is a background character and to know the city is to have a leg up in the novel. This is not Spenser's Boston either, but a more realistic version of the people and places in it. It's a fun read that delivers the goods. Outstanding Loved this book! I could not put it down. Cannot wait to read the next one. One of the best books I have read in a long time. Read this book. You will love it! Bad Stereotype The supposedly Brahmin main character keeps bragging about her things and their brand names. I don't know any Brahmins or Brahmin-ish people who do this.

The Lies We Tell Audiobook by Theresa Schwegel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Theresa Schwegel) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:35:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/287/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lies We Tell Author: Theresa Schwegel Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: "Narrator Hillary Huber portrays Chicago cop Gina Simonetti in this work and home drama with a somber attitude that echoes her intense personality...This heartbreaking story involves vulnerable people who are being abused by their caregivers. Huber's delivery matches those high stakes and faithfully portrays the tragic conclusions." AudioFile Magazine The Lies We Tell by Theresa Schwegel is a touching audiobook about a resourceful cop who perseveres against all odds to catch criminals and be the mother she wants to be. Chicago police detective Gina Simonetti is keeping a secret from the department: She has multiple sclerosis. Raising her young niece on her own, Gina hides her disease; she can't afford to lose her job. Anyway, she is healthier than most of the cops she knows and greatly appreciates the responsibility of caring for a child. But Gina's secret is threatened when a colleague calls her in to help trace a suspect: Johnny Marble has added to his rap sheet with an assault charge - this time against his mother. When Gina pays a visit to the mom in the hospital and winds up running into - and after - Marble, she finds herself in a physical confrontation she can't possibly win. He gets away, and Gina is faced with an impossible situation. She has to find him but knows doing so means turning in the one person who knows the true story of what happened. After all, now that he's seen her fight, Johnny Marble can reveal her deepest secret to the police department. Though alone in her struggle, Gina isn't alone in her search: In addition to a loyal partner, there is a curious detective and an entire force of coworkers on the hunt. And she's sympathetic to Marble's mother, a woman who is losing her mind to Alzheimer's. Still, Gina fears the fallout: she has no idea how will she keep her own world intact once Marble is found and the truth is out. Once again, Theresa Schwegel brings her remarkable talent to bear in this compelling crime audiobook about imperfect people struggling against all odds - and, this time, against the very people who are supposed to help. Members Reviews: Four Stars Good read! A fantastic read by a gifted writer A fantastic read by a gifted writer. Schwegel has a way of spinning gripping stories while writing books that are as incisive and well-written as the best non-genre fiction out there. She never disappoints. Five Stars Delicious summer reading! Five Stars Best yet Blackmail Collusion When Ginaâs physical health threatens her ability to do her job as a Chicago police detective, she needs to decide whom to trust as she works on the biggest case of her career. At risk are her brother George and his child Isabel, her partner, and several vulnerable senior citizens. The win â no win situations provide twists and turns as Gina confronts the one battle she knows she can never win. Goodreads Giveaway randomly chose me to receive this book. Although encouraged, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.