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The Black Dahlia Audiobook by James Ellroy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Ellroy) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:30:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Dahlia Author: James Ellroy Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 635 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In this fictionalized treatment of a real case, Bucky Bleichert and Lee Blanchard, both LA cops obsessed with the Black Dahlia, journey through the seamy underside of Hollywood to the core of the dead girl's twisted life. Critic Reviews: "Passionate, violent, frustrating...imaginative and bizarre." (Los Angeles Times) "Ellroy's powerful rendering of the long-reaching effects of murder gives the case new meaning." (Library Journal) "Building like a symphony, this is a wonderful, complicated but accessible tale of ambition, insanity, passion, and deceit, with the perfect setting of booming, postwar Los Angeles." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Entertaining. I enjoyed this listen, but would strongly warn those easily offended by violence, racial slurs, bias, language, and the like to choose an alternative. That said, this novel takes some time getting started as a good deal of time is devoted to establishing main character back story, but upon the discovery of "The Dahlia," the plot snaps along without losing any momentum or quality. Sometimes depressing, sometimes outright funny, sometimes uplifting, this novel easily takes its rightful place within the Noir/Crime genre, and for those who enjoyed "L.A. Confidential," it is a sure bet. **Bonus author interview included wherein author identifies his thought processes and motivations associated with the writing of "The Black Dahlia." Great naration The book was very good, one of the better Audible listens in the two plus years that I've been a member. The narator deserves special mention: Without a doubt, the best naration of all the books I've listened to since joining Audible. An oddly compelling story Filled with spooky noir nuances, outrageous storylines and complex characters, this is a don't miss book. That's not to say that it doesn't have it's flaws. There are some plot points that make very little sense, and some of the story is downright gory. However, as a whole, it makes for great listening, full of old Hollywood lore and 40's detective lingo. I purchased and downloaded this well before the film release, fully intending to have it listened to before I saw the movie. I'm actually glad that I didn't read the book before the movie, because while the movie stands on it's own as entertainment, it is nothing next to the book. It's lengthy and requires your full attention, but I think you will find it's worth it. Black Dahlia I woudn't recommend this book for anyone who cannot handle violence in their literature . . . that being said, the book was very compelling and didn't just cover the tragedy of the murder of a young woman; it also gave us a look at the darkness of the lives of our main characters. Being able to get a picture of what drove the characters to be portrayed in the manner they were helped the book flow better and gave insight to their actions. After reading this book I was driven to do internet searches and learn more about the true crime that occured - I had never heard of the Black Dahlia before. I did feel a little lost in the final chapters of the book as I felt they skipped around a lot; however I did walk away from the story feeling like justice was served in the story (and hopefully in real life).

The Mapping of Love and Death Audiobook by Jacqueline Winspear

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jacqueline Winspear) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:33:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mapping of Love and Death Subtitle: A Maisie Dobbs Novel Author: Jacqueline Winspear Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1223 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the latest mystery in the New York Times best-selling series, Maisie Dobbs must unravel a case of wartime love and deathan investigation that leads her to a long-hidden affair between a young cartographer and a mysterious nurse. August 1914. Michael Clifton is mapping the land he has just purchased in Californias beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, certain that oil lies beneath its surface. But as the young cartographer prepares to return home to Boston, war is declared in Europe. Michaelthe youngest son of an expatriate Englishmanputs duty first and sails for his fathers native country to serve in the British army. Three years later, he is listed among those missing in action. April 1932. London psychologist and investigator Maisie Dobbs is retained by Michaels parents, who have recently learned that their sons remains have been unearthed in France. They want Maisie to find the unnamed nurse whose love letters were among Michaels belongingsa quest that takes Maisie back to her own bittersweet wartime love. Her inquiries, and the stunning discovery that Michael Clifton was murdered in his trench, unleash a web of intrigue and violence that threatens to engulf the soldiers family and even Maisie herself. Over the course of her investigation, Maisie must cope with the approaching loss of her mentor, Maurice Blanche, and her growing awareness that she is once again falling in love. Following the critically acclaimed best seller Among the Mad, The Mapping of Love and Death delivers the most gripping and satisfying chapter yet in the life of Maisie Dobbs. Critic Reviews: A sleuth to treasure. (Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Didn't want it to end...best in series! Bravo! to Jacqueline Winspear for continuing the Maisie Dobbs stories with yet another incredible social history lesson woven into an Agatha Christie style mystery. Unforgetable! Maisie has another haunting WWI soldier's death case, this time an American cartographer. As well Maisie's life is changing with old friends and new events that will make you smile and some that will have you crying. Favorite characters are included with Billy, Maurice, the Comptons and Scotland Yard. This is the best in the series for Maisie and for me! The narration is superb! Enjoy! Probably the Best Winspear Yet! I really enjoyed this novel and, although I have not read the entire series, this is probably my favorite. It is a delight when an author grows in skill and insight. It is absolutely wonderful when she gains in popularity without losing the quality and complexity that brought her to the top of the list in the first place. Brava, Ms. Winspear! The Mapping of Love and Death I enjoyed this pleasant story. The time after WW1 was the beginning of a great change for the role of women in society. This story helps document that change in a great story. Orlagh Cassidy did a superb job in narrating the story. This book leaves one uplifted and ready to face the daily challenges of life. Enjoy. Fantastic! Another winner from Ms. Winspear! I love all of the Maisie Dobbs books and this one is no exception. This is the first one I have listened to on Audible. I enjoyed the narrator and thought she did an excellent job. Thoroughly Enjoyable I enjoyed every minute of listening to this book.

March Violets Audiobook by Philip Kerr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Kerr) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:29:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: March Violets Author: Philip Kerr Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 972 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Hailed by Salman Rushdie as a "brilliantly innovative thriller-writer", Philip Kerr is the creator of taut, gripping, noir-tinged mysteries set in Nazi-era Berlin that are nothing short of spellbinding. The first book of the Berlin Noir trilogy, March Violets introduces listeners to Bernie Gunther, an ex-policeman who thought he'd seen everything on the streets of 1930s Berlin - until he turned freelance, and each case he tackled sucked him further into the grisly excesses of the Nazi subculture. Hard-hitting, fast-paced, and richly detailed, March Violets is noir listening at its best and blackest. ©2008 Philip Kerr; (P)2008 Books on Tape Critic Reviews: "The brutality and corruption of Nazi Germany serve as the backdrop for this impressive debut mystery novel. Scottish-born Kerr re-creates the period accurately and with verve; the novel reeks of the sordid decade that saw Hitler's rise to power." (Publishers Weekly) "Echoes of Raymond Chandler, but better on his vivid and well-researched detail than the master." (Evening Standard, London) Members Reviews: Brilliant Nazi Era Mystery Philip Kerr is one of the very best. Think literary thriller (like John Le Carre) combined with a big dash of hard boiled attitude (like Raymond Carver). The detective navigates an increasingly Nazi-fied Berlin, trying to stay below the Nazi radar while maintaining a private stance of utter contempt for the rising regime. The story has plenty of twists and plenty of turns, but the atmosphere and characters are the real spell-binders. Highly recommended. Narration is great. One of the BEST You won't want to stop listening to what is one of the best historical thriller written. Nazi Germany provides the background. The writing is Chandler quality. If you like historical thrillers - don't miss this one. Nazi Noir This is a very entertaining story. The hero is a classic 1930s detective, the story moves nicely along, but the best part was the setting -- Germany 75 years ago. It was completely captivating. Gritty. Graphic. Gripping A gritty, noir thriller, and the first of what promises to be a gripping series. Bernie Gunther has left the police force and struck out on his own as a private investigator. What makes his work interesting is the time and place: Berlin, 1936 when the Nazis are in full power and preparing for the Summer Olympics. His services are more or less forcibly retained by a millionaire industrialist who has just lost his beloved daughter and her husband to a fire in their home. Both bodies are found in their bed, and the safe containing a priceless diamond necklace has been broken into. Was this a straightforward murder and burglary or is there more than first meets the eye? As Gunther investigates local jewelry vendors, he can't help but be horrified at how the Jews are being taken advantage of, with glaring anti-semitism at it's peak. Desperate to sell their valuables to get away from the repressive measures taken against them (most professions are banned to them, and everyone is quick to add "German" as a preface to their profession on their business cards to indicate they are of good Arian stock), they are forced to sell their belongings well below the market price.

The Werewolf of Bamberg Audiobook by Lee Chadeayne - translator, Oliver Pötzsch

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lee Chadeayne - translator) — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 07:11:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Werewolf of Bamberg Subtitle: The Hangman's Daughter, Book 5 Author: Lee Chadeayne - translator, Oliver Pötzsch Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 471 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1668, hangman Jakob Kuisl, his daughter Magdalena, and her husband Simon are traveling to the town of Bamberg. But what was planned as a family vacation soon becomes a nightmare: there is a murderer in Bamberg leaving the severed limbs of victims in the trash outside the city. When rumors quickly spread that the murders are the work of a werewolf, Jakob Kuisl must prove the superstition wrong and embark on a search for the "devil of Bamberg". This thrilling fifth entry in Oliver Pötzsch's Hangman's Daughter series follows the continuing adventures and mysteries that surround the Kuisl family. Members Reviews: A Great Historical Thriller! Werewolf of Bamberg is an excellent addition to the Hangmans Daughter series. It's a captivating mystery full of drama, suspense, action, and great characters. The author did an amazing job of researching the actual time period, and weaves enough historical places and people into the story making it very convincing and entertaining. While this a complex story with multiple POV's, it flows nicely and will keep you guessing. Jakob, the Schongau hangman, and his family head to Bamberg for his brothers wedding. They soon discover several citizens of Bamberg are going missing and some of their bodies turn up, and show signs of being tortured (or at least some body parts are turning up). Then there is talk about werewolf attacks, and soon the whole town is in a frenzy, and people are accusing others of being a werewolf. While the mystery of who is conducting these werewolf attacks intensifies, there's plenty of family drama, especially with Jakob and his brother. They have not seen each other in years, and argue all the time. These two characters had me laughing. The family drama ties in nicely with the story, and there is never a dull moment Jakob who is my favorite character is blunt, grumpy, tough, and drives his family crazy by keeping them in suspense when he comes up with a hunch or is devising a plan. His "particular skill" makes him a great detective, who else can pick up a severed arm, and determine the sex, age, the fact the person had Gout, was tortured, and what they did for a living. The narrator was faultless and did an amazing job. Overall, this is great historical mystery with elements of truth. Anyone who is a fan of history, and loves a good mystery, will enjoy this story. Caution: if you have not listened to the other books in the series, I strongly suggesting starting with book one. All the stories are great, and the characters are developed over the series. Worth the time and credit. Outstanding!!! This is an entirely satisfying and entertaining historical mystery w/ noteworthy factual and fictional vividness... This is the best work of the series thus far, and the author shows some serious chops along w/ an ascendant improvement in his craft... The mystery itself is thoughtful and tantalizing, rife w/obvious and not so obvious clues, and simply delightful red herrings;). You'll get everything you need to figure it out, but good luck w/ that;). The historical setting compliments the mystery richly indeed... The pace of the story is perfectly set w/ punctuated action and thrills... The picture of class inequality, imprisonment, and bigotry is dark and sobering...

Murder by Misunderstanding Audiobook by Leighann Dobbs

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leighann Dobbs) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:28:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder by Misunderstanding Subtitle: Hazel Martin Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Leighann Dobbs Narrator: Alison Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Mystery novelist Hazel Martin's maid suspects foul play when her childhood friend Doris jumps from the third-story turret of Farnsworth Abbey. Unable to resist an investigation, especially one that's staged to look like suicide, Hazel calls in help from her chauffeur, her cook, and even the mysterious butler her husband hired before his death. Hazel soon learns that Doris's death was no accident. Someone had a secret, and they wanted to keep it that way. With her trusty Siamese cat, Dickens, by her side and handsome Detective Chief Inspector Gibson at her disposal, Hazel follows a trail of clues to reveal a surprise twist that even the killer didn't suspect. Members Reviews: Featherweight listening, but still fun! In a way this is a cozy mystery version of Upstairs, Downstairs. It involves Hazel, the wealthy widow crime writer who lives in a mansion, and considers her staff to be her friends. She gets involved in a murder that occurs in another wealthy home, where there are more traditional lines of demarcation between staff and family. When Doris (a maid in the wealthy Wakefield household and friend of Hazels maid) mysteriously falls from a window, Hazel realizes it was murder, not an accident. So she undertakes, with the flimsiest of excuses (doing research for a new book) to invite herself into the house to look for clues. She works closely with Inspector Gibson to try to solve the mystery (and leaves the reader wondering if there will be budding romance). There are plenty of suspects. I think you might read this book because it is light, a quick getaway from heavier things in lifeknowing it wont be a huge challenge to work out the whodunnit part. But the narration is nice, it is a fun listen, and a pleasant way to spend a few hours. Recommend for cozy lovers. Cheers for Hazel Martin! Another great mystery! I loved the story and the narration was spot on. Ms. Larkin brings so much life to the characters. Looking forward to see where this series goes. sweet and easy cozy listen it's nice! easy and fairly logical and sweet. will brighten up your commute or your day!

A Duty to the Dead Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:20:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Duty to the Dead Subtitle: A Bess Crawford Mystery Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 547 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When Bess arrives at the Graham house in Kent, Jonathan Graham listens to his brother's last wishes with surprising indifference. Neither his mother nor his brother Timothy seems to think it has any significance. Unsettled by this, Bess is about to take her leave when sudden tragedy envelops her. She quickly discovers that fulfilling this duty to the dead has thrust her into a maelstrom of intrigue and murder that will endanger her own life and test her courage as not even war has. Critic Reviews: "Todd employs all the elements of a satisfying cozy mystery, with an absorbing plot and a charismatic heroine that will leave the reader wanting more." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Terrific period mystery History lovers will revel in the period details of this mystery set during WWI. Bess Crawford, a nursing sister in the medical corps, becomes involved more and more deeply in the family of a soldier whom she nursed til his death from sepsis. Failing to keep up her shield of professional detachment, her heart aches as she brings his last request to his family. From life onboard a troop hospital ship to life in the English countryside during wartime, the descriptions ring true both historically and emotionally. Well done indeed. The descriptions of Shell Shocked soldiers foretell our generation's PTSD. Can't wait to read more of Bess. Strains Credulity At first Bess Crawford seems to be a likable heroine, and this book has an exciting and intriguing beginning. But, as the book goes on, the reader is taken into an increasingly unlikely story. Bess appears in a place where she has no credible reason to be (her family is surprisingly accepting and absent) and up to her ears in a mystery which the the listener/reader has figured out after a couple of chapters. I've read one other entry, and this series is a complete miss. Try the Inspector Ian Rutledge books by Charles Todd instead. I have really enjoyed those. If you are interested in a nurse's view of the WWI time period, try Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series. Not as good as Ian Rutledge Series I liked the Ian Rutledge series so much I thought I would give this a try. The mystery is pretty good -- but I simply did not like Bess Crawford. She seemed too aggressive for a woman in WWI. She came across to me as a women of the late 20th Century not someone who lived at the dawn of that century. I don't think that the character acted like someone living during WWI. She seemed too forceful and aggressive for the time period. Loved it! I was really surprised! This book was really a good, clean mystery. Don't miss out. Plot lacks something This first book in Charles Todd's Bess Crawford series is not as well plotted as the author's Ian Rutledge series, but it is still an enjoyable listen. The narrator is excellent.

The Striker Audiobook by Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clive Cussler) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:45:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Striker Subtitle: An Isaac Bell Adventure, Book 6 Author: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1411 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Detective Isaac Bell returns in the remarkable new adventure in the number-one New York Times best-selling series. It is 1902, and a bright, inexperienced young man named Isaac Bell, only two years out of his apprenticeship at the Van Dorn Detective Agency, has an urgent message for his boss. Hired to hunt for radical unionist saboteurs in the coal mines, he is witness to a terrible accident that makes him think that something else is going on, that provocateurs are at work and bigger stakes are in play. Little does he know just how big they are. Given exactly one week to prove his case, Bell quickly finds himself pitted against two of the most ruthless opponents he has ever known, men of staggering ambition and cold-bloodedness...who are not about to let some wet-behind-the-ears detective stand in their way. Members Reviews: Excellent, really enjoyed this one. Where does The Striker rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The striker does very well against the other Cussler books, it's probably the best Isaac bell book so far. Who was your favorite character and why? The Issac Bell character, especially with Brik's performance really works well. The story doesn't often leave Bell so you don't really get enough time to form any strong connections with anyone else. Which scene was your favorite? It's asking me what my favourite scene is, but that would surely be spoiling it. Any additional comments? The Wrecker and The Theif are both great, after that I felt the series was getting a bit tired, this one goes back in time to the early part of Bell's career, and it's just what these books needed! Most of the hero's in adventure books (apart from Bond) grow old and end up being the president, and it gets well boring. Issac was heading that way, so it's great to go back to the whippersnapper days. What a great addition to the Issac Bell series! Any additional comments? Clive Cussler keeps this series fresh and exciting with another great addition to the Issac Bell series ... I can't put any of the books in this series in any particular favorite order as they all are wicked entertaining ... Scott Brick does it again too - he is a fabulous reader ... this book is set before the first book in the series, "The Chase", and gives us a look at Issac Bell in his early years as a detective but I would not recommend reading the series out of order if you plan to read the entire series ... thanks Clive Cussler & Justin Scott for another hang on to the seat of your pants fun book! Interesting Subject & Best Bell yet. Would you listen to The Striker again? Why? Yes, I rarely listen to books twice but Scott Brick's voice is a pleasure and there was enough action I know I've missed a point or two. Have you listened to any of Scott Bricks other performances before? How does this one compare? As always Great, one of my favorite readers. When I'm not sure what I'm in the mood for he is one of the performers I check and see what else they've done. Any additional comments? Clive Cussler has a a great style even now when he partners with other writers, he rarely lets me down for a good time, adventure, mystery and action all in one book. I wasn't sure I would like the Issac Bell Adventures and this is the best yet. Back to the year 1902! The Thief was set in 1912.

Lord of the Silent Audiobook by Elizabeth Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Peters) — Tue, 13 May 2014 05:60:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lord of the Silent Subtitle: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense, Book 13 Author: Elizabeth Peters Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 504 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Undeterred by world war and enemy submarines, Amelia and Emerson set sail once again for Egypt, where ghosts of an ancient past and spectres of a present-day evil hover silently over an inscrutable land. In the autumn of 1915 Cairo is transformed into an army camp teeming with enemy agents and shockingly bold tomb robbers are brazenly desecrating the ancient sites. Amelia seeks refuge at a remote dig in Luxor, but this provides no guarantee of safety when she discovers a fresh corpse in an ancient tomb. But are the Emersons in even darker danger with the intervention of one of Amelias oldest and most dangerous adversaries? Tantalizing clues suggest this might be so, and point toward an archaeological discovery of unparalleled importance - and the resurrection of a voice that has been silent for millennia. Members Reviews: Unabridged finally! As a fan of the series, I'm so excited to finally have the missing books available in unabridged audio. Lord of the Silent Elizabeth Peters is a master with the English Language! Her dry sense of humor has me chuckling continuously throughout the books. I also love the fact that they imply, but don't go into graphic detail with the violence and intimacy. Barbara Rosenblats narration is wonderful, and make the book three dimensional. She has, over many books given life to a head strong brilliant little Ramses, to an adult young man Ramses. Her narration enlivens the spirit in which the books are written. Admirable Follow-Up 2 "He Shall Thunder in the Sky Fans of Elizabeth Peter's "Amelia Peabody" series will not be disappointed with "Lord of the Silent". The progression of character development is good. The story moves very quickly in some sections (almost too quickly) but the story is sound. Barbara Rosenblat as the narrator is terrific as usual with only a few minor slips in character. I would love to find more writers and series as entertaining as this! Good, clean, fun! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SERIES This is so wonderfully written! Love all the characters, and Barbara Rosenblat brings each of them to life!!! Lighter than the previous Emerson story but just wonderful I have come to love the Emerson family and this book did not disappoint. Enjoyable to see Ramses continue to grow and be more like his father. Ending came a bit quick but I thoroughly enjoyed my journey with this remarkable family and look forward to the next

The Girl Who Knew Too Much Audiobook by Amanda Quick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Amanda Quick) — Tue, 09 May 2017 17:35:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl Who Knew Too Much Author: Amanda Quick Narrator: Louise Jane Underwood Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of 'Til Death Do Us Part transports listeners to 1930s California, where glamour and seduction spawn a multitude of sins. At the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel on the coast of California, rookie reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool. The dead woman had a red-hot secret about an up-and-coming leading man, a scoop that Irene couldn't resist. Seeking the truth about the drowning, Irene finds herself drawn to a master of deception. Once a world-famous magician whose career was mysteriously cut short, Oliver Ward is now the owner of the hotel. He can't let scandal threaten his livelihood, even if it means trusting Irene, a woman who seems to have appeared in Los Angeles out of nowhere four months ago. With Oliver's help Irene soon learns that the glamorous paradise of Burning Cove hides dark and dangerous secrets. And that the past - always just out of sight - could drag them both under. Members Reviews: Earlier Review Exactly Correct This is the first Amanda Quick/Jayne Ann Krentz/ Jayne Castle I have ever read about which there is nothing to recommend. Which is really odd because it sounds like a fascinating story. It has a retired magician wounded on stage by one of his own illusions. A heroine dressed in a wardrobe out of a Katherine Hepburn movie being chased across the country by murderer after a book of codes. I really looked forward to this book, but somehow the people who populate this story never really come to life. I have always liked the character driven action of this author's stories. This book is filled with people that seem to be interesting but not people that we really get to know. Oddly they don't seem to really connect with each other in the story. I know that authors, like all other human beings grow and change professionally. But this book is so far from the Amanda Quick quirky, cheerful females who face each challenge with no thought of being defeated. When these women meet the inevitable set back they start off on another solution. The main characters in the middle books seem to like each other. The people in this novel don't even know each other. Well they are polite if wary strangers. I agree with an earlier reviewer the narrator does do a lot of shouting. I think she is making up for the lack of drama and flat conversation. How being stalked by a murderer can make a person's conversation sound as if they are bored by the whole thing is quite a trick, but even the narrator couldn't breathe life into these people and Ms. Underwood does try. Typical Quick... Strident narration. STOP YELLING! Too many characters, too many side plots. none of the usual Quick/Krentz humor. The premise started well and I was looking forward to enjoying the closer to contemporary timeline and the California location, as I live there and Quick's books almost always take place in historical England. I love anything by Krentz/Quick/Castle so I might have been able to bear with the characters, plots and lack of humor, but the strident narration drilled the other faults into my head. The narrator has a vaguely British accent herself, which means her American accents are just grating and the odd emphasis of often used phrases (BURNING cove) make listening difficult.

The Moor: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Laurie R. King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laurie R. King) — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 04:02:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Moor: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Subtitle: Mary Russell, Book 4 Author: Laurie R. King Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 741 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the eerie wasteland of Dartmoor, Sherlock Holmes summons his devoted wife and partner, Mary Russell, from her studies at Oxford to aid the investigation of a death and some disturbing phenomena of a decidedly supernatural origin. Through the mists of the moor there have been sightings of a spectral coach made of bones carrying a woman long-ago accused of murdering her husband - and of a hound with a single glowing eye. Returning to the scene of one of his most celebrated cases, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Holmes and Russell investigate a mystery darker and more unforgiving than the moors themselves. Members Reviews: An Excellent Entry This installment of the Mary Russell series will not disappoint fans. I thought the story moved along at a quicker pace than previous installments with a little less description and a lot more focus on the characters. You don't guess the solution to the case until Mary and Holmes spell it out....very entertaining. The best series I like Sherlock Holmes better via King than Conan- Doyle! Mary Russell is a wonderful strong female protagonist. The best series in a long time! ****************** If you could sum up The Moor: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes in three words, what would they be? I loved this story. First off, I have to say that Jenny Sterlin is the best narrator I've ever had the chance to listen to. She is at her absolute best in this novel. Honestly, I couldn't ask for more and would even go as far as to buy books just because she is reading them.... With all that aside the story is really great. It has a good, involved plot that pulls you along. I wouldn't go as far as to say there was suspense at every turn, but it was still a great story. I have listened to this three times back to back. I just can't seem to get enough. The tales use of Hound of the Baskervilles as a backstory really connects it to the best of Conan Doyle as well. The characters are wonderful, The story is well thought out and rich, Jenny is not just a narrator here, but the breathing equivalent of Mary Russell which makes it seem more like she is recalling the past rather than reading a book. Her different accents are incredible, my favorite parts. I can't think of any way to improve things,,, even the length was spot on Who was your favorite character and why? Too difficult to pick just one Which scene was your favorite? The scene where Sherlock and Mary first interact with an older resident of the moor, and he's called by his nickname. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes and no. It was one I wanted to listen to, but also wanted to savor as long as possible to keep it from ending. Great story and narration The narrator does an amazing job. She does the male and female voices perfectly as well as the accents. Love the series. Love this series Laurie R. King is such a fantastic writer. You can transport yourself to Dartmoor as you read this book. And the history of Sabine Baring-Gould is wonderful.

The Merchant's Tale Audiobook by Ann Swinfen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Swinfen) — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:24:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Merchant's Tale Subtitle: Oxford Medieval Mysteries, Book 4 Author: Ann Swinfen Narrator: Philip Battley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-17 Publisher: Ann Swinfen Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Oxford, Autumn 1353 St. Frideswide's Fair is a great annual event in Oxford, bringing together merchants and buyers from all over England and Wales, and from as far away as Flanders and France. Yet the earnings from the fair, granted to the Priory of St. Frideswide centuries before, are resented by the town, and resentment can turn to violence. Under the unscrupulous Prior de Hungerford, even more trouble is brewing. Nicholas Elyot is warned by intelligencer Alice Walsea that attendance at the fair may be used for something more sinister, and not all French merchants may be innocent. When a merchant from Flanders is attacked and an English traitor is murdered, can Nicholas disentangle the crimes hidden under cover of the fair? Members Reviews: Engaging stories This is the 4th book in the series and is as engaging and fun to read as the first three, suitable for younger readers as well as older. The plots are well arranged, the characters are lively and believable, and the narration well-paced and easily understood. Pleasent read these books are a gentle pleasent read. i would recommend that they are read in order. Great read. lovely story. mystery romance and history. can't wait for the next. I trult enjoyed it.

Away in a Manger Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:31:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Away in a Manger Subtitle: Molly Murphy Mysteries Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 476 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It's Christmastime in 1905 New York City, and for once Molly Murphy Sullivan is looking forward to the approaching holidays. She has a family of her own now: She and Daniel have a baby son, and 12-year-old Bridie is living with them as their ward. As Molly and the children listen to carolers in the street, they hear a lovely voice, the voice of an angel, and see a beggar girl huddled in a doorway, singing "Away in a Manger". Bridie is touched by the girl's ragged clothes and wants to help her out if they can. They give her a quarter only to watch a bigger boy take it from her. But Molly discovers the boy is the girl's older brother. They've come from England, and their mother has disappeared, and they're living with an aunt who mistreats them terribly. Molly quickly realizes that these children are not the usual city waifs. They are well spoken and clearly used to better things. So who are they? And what's happened to their mother? As Molly looks for a way to help the children and for the answers to these questions, she gets drawn into an investigation that will take her up to the highest levels of New York society. This is another compelling and richly drawn mystery from New York Times best seller Rhys Bowen. Members Reviews: Lovely to listen to at Christmas time! This is a book in Rhys Bowens Molly Murphy series, which takes place around the end of the 1900s in New York. Molly has been an Irish immigrant, turned detective, now married and living with her husband Daniel (a policeman), son Liam and their ward Bridie. In this touching story, Molly and the kids are out on a cold and snowy day before Christmas, and notice a tiny child, freezing in a doorstep, and later her brother. They become intrigued about why they dont seem to have a place to go each day, so the old detective urges in Molly kick in, and they (and their neighbors) all work together to find what has happened to their family. Daniel finds himself unable to assist, so this time it is mostly Molly doing the work, with the help of the kids and her friends, and even her mother-in-law. This story has a Dickensian tone about it, and it might be that Id find it less interesting at other times of the year, but it was lovely just here at Christmas time. The narration is not the best, but it is definitely listenable. Just one thingif you plan to hear others in the series that preceded this book, you better do that first, because the author does that frustrating thing of referring to events from previous stories. Im starting to mark down a star for that, because readers dont always get books in order. And knowing what happens in advance is surely a spoiler. Recommend. PERFECT! Exactly what I wanted and expected: yet another fun, interesting, intriguing, and enjoyable adventure with Molly. If you are a fan of this series I am sure you will love it. If you are new to Molly's escapades, my advice is stop right now and start with Book 1 - it's totally worth it. Can't wait for book 16 in March! Disappointing I had such a hard time with this story because Nicola Barber's performance of Molly is this breathy, nasally little-girl voice that makes this strong character sound, well, childish. (She is the reason I got away from this series.) But I could look past that (or listen past it) if this particular story hadn't depended too much on coincidence.

The Yard Audiobook by Alex Grecian

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Grecian) — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:56:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yard Author: Alex Grecian Narrator: Toby Leonard Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1667 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Victorian London is a cesspool of crime, and Scotland Yard has only 12 detectives - known as The Murder Squad - to investigate thousands of murders every month. Created after the Metropolitan Polices spectacular failure to capture Jack the Ripper, The Murder Squad suffers rampant public contempt. They have failed their citizens. But no one can anticipate the brutal murder of one of their own... one of the 12.... When Walter Day, the squads newest hire, is assigned the case of the murdered detective, he finds a strange ally in the Yards first forensic pathologist, Dr. Bernard Kingsley. Together they track the killer, who clearly is not finished with The Murder Squad.... but why? Filled with fascinating period detail, and real historical figures, this spectacular debut in a new series showcases the depravity of late Victorian London, the advent of criminology, and introduces a stunning new cast of characters sure to appeal to fans of The Sherlockian and The Alienist. Members Reviews: Excellent Narration, Book Needed Some Work Set in London in the late Victorian era after Scotland Yard had signally failed to capture Jack the Ripper, this story of a warped killer, a body found in a chimney and a detective's body found in a trunk at a railway station is both interesting and frustrating. First I had no problem with the narration. Toby Leonard Moore did an excellent job separating out the various character's voices. He did women's voices quite well in my opinion. The one who fell down a bit was the author. There's a pretty long discussion on the Amazon product page which addresses some of the problems. It's spoilerish, beware. I thought some of the characters were well written. It was the plotting and the lack of historical research that would cause me annoyance. The plotting lacked focus. The end of the mystery was not as satisfying as I hoped it would be. It wasn't unsatisfying in a literary/artistic manner. I was just left scratching my head and wondering about why certain things had been included when they eventually didn't even arise to the level of a red herring. They were just fillers. Aside from factual forensic anachronisms the author has the wife of a Scotland Yard inspector suggesting that a man call her Clare within minutes of having him show up unannounced and alone at her front door. This happens again with another (male) character asking a female character he has just met to call him Mike within minutes of meeting. That just won't wash. It's also more distracting than whether or not the correct substance was used to raise latent finger prints. Oh, and the hospital scene with the patient who had his throat slashed? That was not only just gross, it was also medically impossible. I would give this author another chance but I think he needs to work on plotting and research. Enjoyable annoying book First off, why over 100 chapters, plus several "interludes". Author with ADHD? I give this book overall 4/5 stars for the multitude of interesting characters, multiple intertwining storylines and good pacing. I had to take 1 off for annoying anachronisms and some heavy-handedness in the writing. The time is 1888 Victorian London, when the Scotland Yard detectives are facing bad PR after not solving the Ripper case and their small team is tasked with 10,000 disappearances a year in the city.

The River of Souls Audiobook by Robert McCammon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Sat, 31 May 2014 19:48:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The River of Souls Subtitle: Matthew Corbett, Book 5 Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1194 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The year is 1703. The place: The Carolina settlement of Charles Town. Matthew Corbett, professional 'problem solver,' has accepted a lucrative, if unusual, commission: Escorting a beautiful woman to a fancy dress ball. What should be a pleasant assignment takes a darker turn when Matthew becomes involved in a murder investigation. A sixteen-year-old girl has been stabbed to death on the grounds of a local plantation. The suspected killer is a slave who has escaped, with two family members, into the dubious protection of a nearby swamp. Troubled by certain discrepancies and determined to see some sort of justice done, Matthew joins the hunt for the runaway slaves. He embarks on a treacherous journey up the Solstice River, also known as the River of Souls. He discovers that something born of the swamp has joined the hunt...and is stalking the hunters with more than murder in mind. What follows is a shattering ordeal encompassing snakes, alligators, exiled savages, mythical beasts, and ordinary human treachery. The journey up the River of Souls will test Matthew's courage, commitment, and powers of endurance. It will also lead him to a confrontation with a figure from his recent past, which will alter Matthew's life, setting the stage for the next installment in this compulsively readable series. Gripping, unsettling, and richly atmospheric, The River of Souls is a masterful historical adventure and a major addition to Robert McCammon's extraordinary body of work. Featuring the continuing exploits of a young hero USA Today has called 'the Early American James Bond.' Members Reviews: SPOILERS! Still love Matthew Corbeett So, this story is around 9 hours long I checked to see if I'd accidentally bought the abridged version now, I mention this because I've listened to the whole series (and loved all the stories), and I was kind of surprised at the brevity of this story. Here's the spoiler: I wonder if the author gave us this short book, with the profound cliffhanger, to hook the audience until he finished the whole tale. The first four books in the series were all stand alone stories (15 - 33 hours each!), and in my opinion, this was definitely a prequel to the next story. Now, all that aside, the story was still suspenseful and it made me wish the commute to and from school every day was a little longer so I could enjoy more of the story. Eduardo Ballerini was, and is, the best performer in my opinion male, female, old, young, dialects he does them all, and does them spectacularly. Now, had I known this had a cliffhanger, I would have waited for the next in the series to come out, because I hate waiting. Dare I say it - a tad lazy. Any additional comments? Been waiting as long as every other Matthew Corbett fan out there for McCammon's latest effort - even preordered it. Wasn't sure I had, by mistake, paid for and downloaded the abridged version of the book. Starts off well and it's great to reacquaint oneself with all the usual characters, but it's just too bloody short. Listening to it, I felt as though whole chapters were being deliberately left out. Ballerini's narration is up to its usual brilliance, but for me it doesn't rescue the book. I hope McCammon's next installment is of better quality and quantity.

Gallows Thief: A Novel Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 02:20:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gallows Thief: A Novel Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 333 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The year is 1820 and England has fought its last victorious battle against the French. Rider Sandman, a hero of Waterloo, has finally returned to London to wed his young bride. But instead of being able to settle down to his fame and glory, he finds himself penniless in a country where unemployment and social unrest are raging high, and where men - innocent or guilty - are hung for the merest of crimes. Thus, when the Home Secretary offers him a job as private investigator - to re-open the case of a death-row candidate accused of murder - Sandman readily accepts, as much for the money as for a chance to see justice being done in a country gone to ruins. Soon, however, he is up to his elbows in grisly a murder plot that keeps thickening as Sandman makes his way through gentlemans clubs and shady taverns, aristocratic mansions and fashionable painters studios, unerringly determined to rescue the innocent young man from the rope. But someone doesnt want the truth revealed... Members Reviews: Lord Keeble There's no one that can surpass Lord Jonathan Keeble. He is without a doubt the best narrator my old ears have ever heard. Sterling. Would you consider the audio edition of Gallows Thief: A Novel to be better than the print version? Yes but I've only listened to the unabridged version narrated by Jonathan Kebble. I can't imagine this book would be improved by reading the print version when Kebble brings the voices of the characters to life with such aplomb. Who was your favorite character and why? Rider Sandman himself would be my favorite however each character brings the story forward in a "can't wait to to turn the page" manner. Have you listened to any of Jonathan Keebles other performances before? How does this one compare? This is the first but I'll be looking for more in the future. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Marketing is not my thing but it would mention the gritty life of early 19th century London. Any additional comments? I'm not usually drawn to write a review of books but this on is so fantastic, such a fabulous combination of author and narrator, that I want to shout from the roof tops to everyone...This is a winner. Pretty okay Which character as performed by Jonathan Keeble was your favorite? Sam Berrigan Any additional comments? I've enjoyed the Bernard Cornwell books I've read, but this one, my first audio version, didn't sit right with me.1) I really didn't care for the protagonist, Capt Sandman, or his love interest. At all. Boring, stilted & no depth. There were also huge inconsistencies in behavior & motivation.2) The bad guys were far more interesting than Capt Sandman... which didn't take much.3) The reading of it started to grate on me: the narrator attempted to speak in falsetto for the women's lines & it was almost painful to hear after a while.

Death By Water Audiobook by Kerry Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kerry Greenwood) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:35:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death By Water Subtitle: A Phryne Fisher Mystery Author: Kerry Greenwood Narrator: Stephanie Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-07 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 496 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A succession of jewelry thefts from first-class passengers is hardly the best advertisement for a cruise liner, particularly when it is likely that it is a passenger who is doing the stealing. Phryne Fisher, with her Lulu bob, green eyes, Cupid's bow lips and Chanel traveling suits, is exactly the sort of elegant sleuth to take on a ring of jewelry thieves on the high seas - or at least, aboard the SS Hinemoa on a luxury cruise to New Zealand. With the Maharani - the Great Queen of Sapphires - as the bait, Phryne rises magnificently to the challenge. Critic Reviews: "Brimming with glamour, high life, and a hint of debauchery, Greenwood's series delivers a literary glass of champagne, lifting readers' spirits while tickling their fancies." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Stylish cruise ship mystery with unusual heroine I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have read several others now in the series. The heroine is a very unusual, brave single woman who rose from rags to riches and leads a unique household and life. Original mystery series set in 1920's Australia. Phryne Fisher is a delight! This is part of the Phyrne Fisher series. Offers a fascinating look into Turn of the Century Australia, with a plucky, independent heroine. A great "who done it" with a fun flapper flair Would you consider the audio edition of Death By Water to be better than the print version? While this mystery would have been a wonderful read in hard copy, being able to hear Aussie or British accents added immeasurably to this story that depends so heavily on cultural and linguistic characteristics to add depth to the story. The journey would not have been nearly as satisfying on paper. What did you like best about this story? The interesting information you pick up throughout keeps the reader engaged between major plot moves and, while this is a murder mystery, getting to know all of the passengers aboard nearly did away with the need to even find a "body" to make it a complete story. Have you listened to any of Stephanie Daniels other performances before? How does this one compare? This is my first Stephanie Daniel's performance, and I was highly pleased. You forget that this is a single person, as it feels more like an entire cast. She really lends life to the people she's reading - you develop a sense of person that adds immensely to the enjoyment of the story. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? The story and the performance were very engaging and I found that I really looked forward to getting back in my car to continue the journey. In fact, it wasn't unusual for me to take the long way home just to reach the end of a chapter. Any additional comments? I'm definitely going to find more stories by Kerry Greenwood and performances by Stephanie Daniels. Great story, characters, narration.(but...). Would you listen to Death By Water again? Why? LOVE the whole "Phryne" series and the narrator does such a great job that I hate to quibble about this: I wish she'd quit trying to sing. She has a middling-pleasant singing voice but her pitch is off and it gets rather excruciating. On the whole, she is not alone, as most narrators come up with a monstrous "fail" when it comes to this.

A Dangerous Place Audiobook by Jacqueline Winspear

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jacqueline Winspear) — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:41:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dangerous Place Subtitle: Maisie Dobbs Mysteries, Book 11 Author: Jacqueline Winspear Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1114 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Four years after she set sail from England, leaving everything she most loved behind, Maisie Dobbs at last returns only to find herself in a dangerous place.... In Jacqueline Winspear's powerful story of political intrigue and personal tragedy, a brutal murder in the British garrison town of Gilbraltar leads Maisie into a web of lies, deceit, and peril. Spring 1937. In the four years since she left England, Maisie Dobbs has experienced love, contentment, stability - and the deepest tragedy a woman can endure. Now all she wants is the peace she believes she might find by returning to India. But her sojourn in the hills of Darjeeling is cut short when her stepmother summons her home to England; her aging father, Frankie Dobbs, is not getting any younger. But on a ship bound for England, Maisie realizes she isn't ready to return. Against the wishes of the captain, who warns her, "You will be alone in a most dangerous place," she disembarks in Gibraltar. Though she is on her own, Maisie is far from alone: the British garrison town is teeming with refugees fleeing a brutal civil war across the border in Spain. Yet the danger is very real. Days after Maisie's arrival, a photographer and member of Gibraltar's Sephardic Jewish community, Sebastian Babayoff, is murdered, and Maisie becomes entangled in the case, drawing the attention of the British Secret Service. Under the suspicious eye of a British agent, Maisie is pulled deeper into political intrigue on "the Rock" - arguably Britain's most important strategic territory - and renews an uneasy acquaintance in the process. At a crossroads between her past and her future, Maisie must choose a direction, knowing that England is, for her, an equally dangerous place but in quite a different way. Critic Reviews: "Cassidy makes the tension palpable as German planes bomb Guernica, while her insightful performance develops the thought-provoking ideas in Winspear's 11th Maisie Dobbs adventure. Series fans will be delighted." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Reboot or Finale? Like so many reviewers, I have loved Maisie Dobbs! And it seems Jacqueline Winspear knew just how much we all wanted her to find happiness and James. But Ms. Winspear apparently has a more - at least to her - important view of Maisie as a seeker of Nirvana, that place of complete inner peace through ultimate detachment. So we got what we wanted; then she swept it all aside and set Maisie back where she started. A good outcome? This listener is not so sure. An attempt to reboot the series? Or is this a finale? Whichever, this is certainly not a very satisfying chapter. "A Dangerous Place" (really good title, by the way) is sad and slow with a mystery that goes nowhere and a Maisie wallowing in her sorrow while the people she should love (and who love her) wring their hands and wail and wonder what the heck she's up to. She's lost a lot of people she cared about, so it seems she's willfully setting out to lose more. I think our old Maisie would not have left her dear father and her friends in such pain.

Behind the Lines Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:20:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Behind the Lines Subtitle: Corps, Book 7 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 811 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Still, the reports filtering out are interesting, and it's Marine lieutenant Ken McCoy's mission to sneak behind the lines and find out if he's for real. With him is a motley group put together as a compromise between the warring factions of Douglas MacArthur and the OSS chief Bill Donovan. Together, these men will steal into the heart of enemy territory and there, amid firefights and jungle camps, encounter more than they had bargained for. Before they're done, each will undergo a test of his own personal mettle - with results that will surprise even the most hardened of them. Members Reviews: Enjoyable but the sound engineer needs to be fired Would you listen to Behind the Lines again? Why? If you listen to the entire series - you get a lot of redundant information for those who start in the middle. Sometimes it gets a bit tedious and seems "cut and paste" but it's understandable. Did Dick Hill do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Turning the Philippines General into Jack Nicholson or an 80's Christian Slater impression of Jack Nicholson was funny. Any additional comments? I guess the sound engineer had a time limitation. I presume they were trying to make it fit on cassette tape? They released this edition at 30% faster than recorded and distorts Dick Hill's voice. If you can slow it down by 30% you get the regular Dick Hill cadences. That was amazingly distracting. I listen while commuting and seriously thought about returning it for the print edition. It's not impossible to enjoy. If you jump into the story and take the ride - it's a good book. A nother great book in the series. Dick Hill is great, truly, but his voices in this audio book were a bit of from others. Old recording interjected at book 7 of series Love the series but accustomed to the narrator's previous vocal expression of the characters dialect. Hope they re-record If you could sum up Behind the Lines in three words, what would they be? Mostly preparation stories Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes and no. It is another of Griffin's fill-in-the-black books, it seems to me. As always, I enjoy learning about the further development of the characters, but the suspense was a little lacking. What three words best describe Dick Hills voice? Pretty dang good. Any additional comments? It became apparent how much Dick Hill contributes to the storytelling. He is one of my favorite. However, this one was recorded in '96, and almost all of the character voices are different. This changes perception of the character- most of the time for the worse. I would purchase a new version if it became available. Other than that, Dick is awesome! Very good as always. I enjoyed the whole series so far. Mostly I'm sorry this series is almost at its end

The Family Way Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:04:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Way Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 580 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Molly Murphy - now Molly Sullivan - is a year into her marriage, expecting her first child, and confined to the life of a housewife. Shes restless and irritable in the enforced idleness of pregnancy and the heat of a New York summer in 1905. So when a trip to the post office brings a letter addressed to her old detective agency asking her to locate a missing Irish serving maid, Molly figures it couldnt hurt to at least ask around, despite her promise to Daniel to give up her old career as a detective. On the same day, Molly learns that five babies have been kidnapped in the past month. Refusing to let Molly help with the kidnapping investigation, Daniel sends her away to spend the summer with his mother. But even in the quiet, leafy suburbs, Mollys own pending motherhood makes her unable to ignore these missing children. What she uncovers will lead her on a terrifying journey through all levels of society, putting her life - and that of her baby - in danger. The Family Way, the latest entry in Rhys Bowens best-selling Molly Murphy series, will delight fans and win over newcomers with its elegantly plotted mystery, atmospheric historical detail, and vivid characters. Members Reviews: Anyone else finding Daniel insufferable? What was most disappointing about Rhys Bowens story? I am only halfway through and Molly and Daniel's relationship is driving me into rages. He is acting like an insufferable, tyrannical parent and she is acting like a sneaky pre-teen. She agrees to his controlling ultimatums and then goes out and takes stupid risks. The talk past each other. I don't think "that's how it was then" is a good enough excuse. Shakespeare, Dickens, and Austen, among many others, portray healthy, balanced marital partnerships. Great book, great story but bad noise edits. I've never heard pages turned or the narrator taking a drink of water in any other Read Royal Spyness instead Would you try another book from Rhys Bowen and/or Nicola Barber? Yes, the Royal Spyness series is better overall. Has The Family Way turned you off from other books in this genre? No but it made me regret starting this series. What about Nicola Barbers performance did you like? She was great and I like her accents. I don't know how accurate they are but her delivery is good. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Based on the sample reading, I started this series instead of Royal Spyness and I wished I had stopped at the 3rd book in this series. I was thinking she would stay independent, headstrong, and witty. Instead of pretending to be submissive to appease her husband, I think she becomes submissive with each book. I also find Molly's relationship with Daniel a bit unhealthy/abusive. Any additional comments? In the end, the amazing coincidences, the lack of common sense, and icky love story has made me stop with this series. However, I am so glad that I started Royal Spyness because I think Ms. Bowen can create great characters. Heavy Breathing What did you love best about The Family Way? I enjoy this series. This book seemed to have audible heavy breaths by the reader. Was different.

The Winter Garden Mystery Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Tue, 09 May 2006 19:44:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Winter Garden Mystery Subtitle: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 618 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Feisty flapper Dalrymple is a breath of fresh air to the occupants of gloomy Occles Hall in Cheshire, among them her former school chum, wallflower Bobbie Parslow, and the thorny mistress of the manor, Lady Valeria. While photographing the barren ground behind the house, Daisy suspects someone has been digging amidst the soil's first green shoots, and promptly unearths the corpse of Grace Moss, the missing parlor maid. So begins a harrowing romp as the dead woman's shocking secret is revealed. Critic Reviews: "Set in a British manor house in 1923, this traditional charmer will please most everyone." (Library Journal) "Manners (P.G. Wodehouse-style) and mystery get equal time in a low-keyed story with considerable charm." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Can't wait for more This is a surprisingly substantial slice of life in the 20's. I enjoy all the characters, especially Daisy. Yes, it's a dumb name for a well drawn character. Daisy is everything a heroine should be. The narration is excellent as well! Cozy 1920s English Mystery This is one of my favorite mystery series. As someone who thoroughly enjoys Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Connan Doyle, and Rex Stout, I was pleased to find another writer who appreciates period-based stories. Although I do agree with other reviewers that the writer embellished the characters' speech with lots of "spiffing" and "biffing," the book has a nice flow and rhythm. The characters are fun and interesting and I look forward to following their adventures for many books to come. A Frustrating Experience Daisy Darymple is an annoyingly demure and helpless protagonist - this will not please fans of Phryne Fisher or Amelia Peabody. Further, the narration is by an American who has much trouble with British accents ('noos-paper' and 'Se-BAR-stian' were two recurring travesties!) I was glad when this was over. Imagine a 20-something Miss Marple! Fun & Light The Daisy Dalrymple books are great fun and take readers into the world of a uniquely independent 25(?)-year-old aristocratic lady of the roaring-20s.Daisy's family is horrified that she is independent and chooses to work and support herself rather than marry a "suitable" gentleman -- ideally one who is both titled and wealthy. In her work as a writer for Town and Country magazine, Daisy comes into contact with the rich and powerful of the era, repeatedly finding herself drawn into their lives and those of their families, friends, and servants. She is definitely a busy-body, but one with great compassion, warmth, and humor. As a result, her character is endearing rather than annoying and is great fun to follow. As horrified as her family is that she works, they would likely be even more horrified if they realized that she also repeatedly manages to become embroiled in murder cases while on the job. (What would the neighbors think?!) As it happens, her insight, memory for detail, and personable nature serve to help the detectives from Scotland Yard as they seek out the culprit(s) responsible for the crimes in each book in the series. The entire series is great fun -- light, laced with humor, fast-paced.

Tomb of the Golden Bird Audiobook by Elizabeth Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Peters) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:58:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tomb of the Golden Bird Subtitle: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 18 Author: Elizabeth Peters Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 804 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Powerless to intervene but determined to stay close to the unattainable tomb, the family returns to Luxor and prepares to continue their dig in the less promising West Valley, and to watch from the sidelines as Carter and Carnarvon "discover" the greatest Egyptian treasure of all time: King Tut's tomb. But before their own excavation can get underway, Emerson and his son, Ramses, find themselves lured into a trap by a strange group of villains ominously demanding, "Where is he?" Driven by distress, and, of course, Amelia's insatiable curiosity, the Emersons embark on a quest to uncover who "he" is and why "he" must be found, only to discover that the answer is uncomfortably close to home. Now Amelia must find a way to protect her family, and perhaps even her would-be nemesis, from the sinister forces that will stop at nothing to succeed in the nefarious plot that threatens the peace of the entire region. Critic Reviews: "Once again Peters delivers an irresistible mix of archeology, action, humor, and a mystery that only the redoubtable Amelia can solve." (Publishers Weekly) "It's a continuing pleasure for mystery fans to be drawn into the Emersons' unusual extended circle." (Booklist) Members Reviews: The best fun ever I am a long-time Audible subscriber and have listened to 100's of audiobooks but this series by Elizabeth Peters, featuring Amelia Peabody Emerson, her husband Radcliffe Emerson and their inimitable son Ramses, is my favorite of all time. Though I have read the hard copy series, the incredible narration by Barbara Roseblat makes the audible version superior. She IS Amelia Peabody, and Emerson, and Ramses, etc, etc. Her characterization is so superb that you can unhesitatingly identify the character. The entire series is wonderfully funny, suspenseful at times and above all, you will fall in love with the Emerson family and not be able to wait for the next book to continue their joyful romp through life. I promise you that if you have not read this series, you are in for a wonderful treat. They're back Amelia and the rest of the sprawling Peabody-Emerson clan are back for yet another adventure featuring ... well, as Abdullah would have put it, "Every year, another dead body." It's the fall of 1922 in Luxor, Egypt, and Howard Carter is digging one last season in the Valley of the Kings in the hopes of finding anything buried under the sands before his benefactor, Lord Canarvon, pulls the funding away after several fruitless years. Amelia's archaeologist husband, Radcliffe Emerson, is fairly certain that at least one tomb remains - that of the little known 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamun, and he thinks he knows where to find it. The fun begins when Carter stumbles across a step in the rock, and Emerson fails to remember that the find is Carter's and not his own.

Dust and Shadow Audiobook by Lyndsay Faye

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lyndsay Faye) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:39:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dust and Shadow Subtitle: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson Author: Lyndsay Faye Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2918 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Breathless and painstakingly researched, this is a stunning debut mystery in which Sherlock Holmes unmasks Jack the Ripper. Lyndsay Faye perfectly captures all the color and syntax of Conan Doyles distinctive 19th-century London. In Dust and Shadow, Sherlock Holmes hunts down Jack the Ripperthe worlds first serial killerwith impeccably accurate historical detail and without the advantage of modern forensics or profiling. Sherlocks desire to stop the killer who is terrifying the East End of London is unwavering from the start, and in an effort to do so he hires an unfortunate known as Mary Ann Monk, the friend of a fellow streetwalker who was one of the Rippers earliest victims. However, when Holmes himself is wounded in Whitechapel attempting to catch the villain and a series of articles in the popular press question his role in the crimes, he must use all his resources in a desperate race to find the man known as The Knife before it is too late. Penned as a pastiche by the loyal and courageous Dr. Watson, this debut signals the arrival of a tremendous talent in the mystery and historical fiction genres. Critic Reviews: ImpressiveSherlockians will hope to see further pastiches of this quality from Faye. (Publishers Weekly) An exciting and grimly vivid tale that confronts the murderous Jack the Ripper with A. Conan Doyles immortal detective better than ever before. (Conan Doyle Estate) At long last, an author of rare talent combines a thorough, enthusiastic knowledge of the Sherlock Holmes canon with truly rigorous research into, and respect for, the Jack the Ripper killings. (Caleb Carr, New York Times best-selling author) Members Reviews: Excellent! I have always enjoyed the original Sherlock Holmes stories. The pastiches not so much. Usually the author goes overboard to be faithful or makes the story ridiculous trying for laughs. I am not a Holmes purist, Basil Rathbone is still my favorite Holmes, regardless of the movie plots. This book was excellent! The Holmes character has some of the edges smoothed yet not so one wouldn't recognize him. Watson is thoughtful and decisive. The Lestrade character is perfect, though this one might be the one least like the stories. The crime to be solved is one of the most well known in history. There is plenty of tension as Holmes comes up with a very plausible solution. In the tradition... I loved this audio book. It was a perfect example in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes. Certain facts of the Ripper killings were blended seamlessly in a Sherlock Holmes style novel. Simon Vance as narrator was superb. He sounded like Sherlock, and like Dr. Watson and didn't do bad women's voices. Great regional accents. You won't regret listening to this...you will think you are listening to Sherlock and Dr. Watson in person. An Absorbing Battle of Wits Tween Holmes & Ripper Dust and Shadow by Lyndsay Faye was an absorbing and entertaining (and frighteningly disturbing) listen. Faye does an excellent job of channeling Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, so that I usually had the illusion that I was listening to some apocryphal actual Holmes story rather than to a 21st century pastiche. The relationship between Watson and Holmes is depicted accurately, humorously, and movingly.

The Last Crypt Audiobook by Fernando Gamboa

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fernando Gamboa) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:21:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Crypt Author: Fernando Gamboa Narrator: Joe Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Booka Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 120 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: More than 200,000 copies sold. Number-one best seller in Spanish, Italian, and Russian. The best-selling novel in the history of Amazon Spain. Diver Ulysses Vidal finds a 14th-century bronze bell of Templar origin buried under a reef off the Honduras coast. It turns out it's been lying there for more than one century, prior to Christopher Columbus' discovery of America. Driven by curiosity and a sense of adventure, he begins the search for the legendary treasure of the Order of the Temple. Together with a medieval history professor and a daring Mexican archeologist, he travels through Spain, the Mali desert, the Caribbean Sea, and the Mexican jungle. They face innumerable riddles and dangers, but in the end this search will uncover a much more important mystery - a secret, kept hidden for centuries, that could transform the history of humankind and the way we understand the universe. Fernando Gamboa (Barcelona, Spain, 1970) has devoted most of his adult life to traveling through Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He has lived in several countries and worked as a scuba diver, a Spanish teacher, an entrepreneur, a poker player, and an adventure guide. At present he's the number-one best-selling indie author in Spain. His books have been translated into Russian, Greek, and Italian. Members Reviews: Shouldn't have bothered storyline was disjointed at best, and the narrator is the worst I've come across yet. Predictable and not great narration I'm a fan of Templar stories. Of course this one caught my eye. Its easy to guess what's going to happen after you get the gist. I didn't enjoy the narrator at all either. Be sure and listen to a sample before purchasing. Awestruck Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book. The story keeps you on the edge all the way thru What did you like best about this story? The ending was totally unexpected Which character as performed by Joe Lewis was your favorite? Ulysses Reads like a Dan Brown Novel If you like any of the Dan Brown novels such as the Davinci Code or novels such as National Treasure you will like this. It has many of the same themes such as the Templar knights, intrigue in the Vatican. and a vast buried treasure. Not wanting to spoil the book, I won't give away the ending. Instead of wandering around the cities of Europe, the action is diving in the Caribbean, travelling through Mali in Africa (I had to look that up because I had no idea where Mali was),and the Jungles of Central America. The book moves at a fast pace and is a quick guilty listen. A Most Difficult Story The Last Crypt as a disappointment, yet I listened to the end (with difficulty). Joe Lewis is an articulate narrator, However, the youthfulness of his voice made this story unbelieveable, and a little bit like listening to a high school play. Gamboa, the author, uses old story lines sprinkled with historical legends to pontificate on his own philosophies of life at several points, which is distracting, to say the least. The adventures of the main characters are so improbable, it becomes distracting. The thought to three unprepared people just up and traveling into the Amazon jungle trying to follow a very tenuous set on "clues" placed conveniently within their grasp at just the right moment is so implausible, it becomes most difficult to suspend disbelief, and important part of story telling.

To the Grave Audiobook by Steve Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Robinson) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:44:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To the Grave Subtitle: Jefferson Tayte Genealogical, Book 2 Author: Steve Robinson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 575 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A curiously dated childs suitcase arrives, unannounced and unexplained, in a modern-day Washington suburb. A week later, American genealogist Jefferson Tayte is sitting in an English hotel room, staring at the wrong end of a loaded gun. In his latest journey into the past, Tayte lands in wartime Leicestershire, England. The genealogist had hoped simply to reunite his client with the birth mother she had never met, having no idea she had been adopted. Instead, he uncovers the tale of a young girl and an American serviceman from the US 82nd Airborne, and a stolen wartime love affair that went tragically wrong. With To the Grave, Steve Robinson confirms his status as a master of the taut and delicately constructed historical thriller. This is the second audiobook in the Jefferson Tayte mystery series, which begins with In the Blood but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story. Members Reviews: Worthwhile listen! Totally absorbing story. A woman in her early sixties learns she was adopted. She hires a genealogist to discover her past. The story of her parent's past runs in parallel chapters with the genealogist current investigation. Very engaging! Totally enjoyable! After this first listen, in the Jefferson Tayte series, I enjoyed it so much, I purchased another in the series. sad but true The reality of social morals, standing and expectations of war weary England are on full display in this compelling, page turner. The second on the series does not disappoint, although, I did shed a tear. Wonderful performance and nicely written! Love the series!! Steve Robinson has a smash hit series here with Jefferson Tayte. These books are highly entertaining, factual to the time period and always have a twist or two that leave you whirling. There are no curse words in the entire book! Imagine that these days! You don't ever have to be embarrassed if someone overhears the book. The love interests are believable, but not overly graphic. His descriptions are spot on, but not over the top like many books I've read. All in all, these books are wonderful! I hope Steve Robinson will continue the series for years to come! Great WWII Story of Romance, Love, Loss, Lies This is another terrific mystery/history story. It seemed so real even though you know it is taking place in 1944. A family torn apart by secrets withheld. A young girl forced into a home for unwed mothers from which one never escapes. That was how the Catholic Church at the time 'helped' protect morality. Lock up the girls, give away their babies. Mena is tragic because she is too young to get away from her domineering, strict Catholic, mother. The mother was hiding her daughter's pregnancy. I could go on and on but the story was about an American Genealogist hired to find out why a red suitcase arrived at the house of a woman who becomes his client. The suitcase serves as the beginning point but it leads to all kinds of twists and turns to the past and back to the present. How the sender of the suitcase knew where to send it is still a mystery to me. The whole book keeps you on your toes to get to the end so you can find out what happened to Mena. Stories like this book depicts happened to many families and stills happen today when people keep secrets. Steve Robinson is an excellent story teller and Simon Vance is a great narrator telling the story.

Vindolanda Audiobook by Adrian Goldsworthy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Adrian Goldsworthy) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:35:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vindolanda Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: AD 98. The bustling army base at Vindolanda lies on the northern frontier of Britannia and the entire Roman world. In just over 20 years' time, the Emperor Hadrian will build his famous wall. But for now, defences are weak as tribes rebel against Rome. It falls to Flavius Ferox, Briton and Roman centurion, to keep the peace. But it will take more than just a soldier's courage to survive life in Roman Britain. Members Reviews: Very good, but confusing in parts While an excellent Roman historical novel it lacks the historical background about the early parts of Emperor Trajan's reign; this only becomes evident in the last chapter. Goldsworthy is an excellent historian, but needs some polishing as a historical novelist. The reader can come confused with the number of characters, especially on the Roman side. He could learn from Scarrow and Kane in putting together a novel.

City of Darkness and Light Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:55:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: City of Darkness and Light Subtitle: A Molly Murphy Mystery, Book 13 Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 600 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Molly and Daniel Sullivan are settling happily into the new routines of parenthood, but their domestic bliss is shattered the night a gang retaliates against Daniel for making a big arrest. Daniel wants his family safely out of New York City as soon as possible. In shock and grieving, but knowing she needs to protect their infant son, Liam, Molly agrees to take him on the long journey to Paris to stay with her friends Sid and Gus, who are studying art in the City of Light. But upon arriving in Paris, nothing goes as planned. Sid and Gus seem to have vanished into thin air, and Molly's search to figure out what happened to them will lead her through all levels of Parisian society, from extravagant salons to the dingy cafés where starving artists linger over coffee and loud philosophical debates. And when in the course of her search she stumbles across a dead body, Molly, on her own in a foreign country, starts to wonder if she and Liam might be in even more danger in Paris than they had been at home. As Impressionism gives way to Fauvism and Cubism, and the Dreyfus affair rocks France, Molly races through Paris to outsmart a killer in City of Darkness and Light, Rhys Bowen's most spectacular Molly Murphy novel yet. Critic Reviews: "Nicola Barber's clear, light voice and facility with accents, especially Irish and French, are well displayed in this latest chapter in the Molly Murphy mysteries, set in the early 1900s." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Why on earth did I buy this thing? I guess because I loved the "Royal Spyness" series, and thought this would be just as good. That would be wrong. Okay, so in 1905 NYC policeman Daniel sends Irish wife Molly off to Paris for her safety -- some gang warfare in NY he's trying to protect her from - together with baby Liam, which stretches credulity, right there. A woman and baby traveling alone to Paris is safer than remaining somewhere in the States? But Molly arrives -- after both Molly and Liam suffer serious bouts of food poisoning and/or sea sickness, and have to wait several days after leaving the ship before traveling on to Paris. But alas, when Molly finally does arrive, the artist friends she was planning on staying with are missing. Gone from their apartment with no indication of where they went. Or why. So this gives Molly the opportunity to engage in the activity that makes up maybe 60% of the book: she stashes Liam with the baker's wife, who just happens to double as a wet-nurse, then spends her time running around the city, seeking out other artists, presumably to ask if they knew her friends, and if so, where might they be. For the reader who loves French painting and/or painters, maybe this is a treat, getting to listen in, so to speak, on fictional conversations -- make that rants -- from these various artists. I found it supremely boring. I am no Frankophile, but the unrelieved depiction of these artists as wild men, ranting and raving, every one of them with nothing to say other than to run down the artistic talents of other artists, to be more than a little overtly hostile. Together with the nasty and scheming French landlady, one gets the impression -- right or wrong, I have no idea -- that France has to be anger capitol of the world.

His Bloody Project Audiobook by Graeme Macrae Burnet

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Graeme Macrae Burnet) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:37:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: His Bloody Project Subtitle: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae Author: Graeme Macrae Burnet Narrator: Antony Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The year is 1869. A brutal triple murder in a remote community in the Scottish highlands leads to the arrest of a young man by the name of Roderick Macrae. A memoir written by the accused makes it clear that he is guilty, but it falls to the country's finest legal and psychiatric minds to uncover what drove him to commit such merciless acts of violence. Was he mad? Only the persuasive powers of his advocate stand between Macrae and the gallows. Graeme Macrae Burnet tells an irresistible and original story about the provisional nature of truth, even when the facts seem clear. His Bloody Project is a mesmerizing literary thriller set in an unforgiving landscape where the exercise of power is arbitrary. Members Reviews: Very interesting and enjoyable book I enjoyed this book a lot. The plot was well developed and the characters were reasonably well drawn, given (as it seems to me) the main point of the book was to explore a theme: specifically, the emerging Victorian science of criminal anthropology - trying to codify the influence of genetics on the criminal; and more broadly, how depression and other forms of mental illness may lead to criminal behavior, and to what extent this is a mitigating circumstance. I liked the way the author didn't land heavily on an answer but left many ideas hanging in the air for the listener to explore. He let you see that this was a new concept for the times, but there were a lot of things the Victorians didn't yet understand that we now know, thus introducing some irony in the fate of the character. It was a good story as well! My main beef was with the choice of narrator. This was a book set in the north of Scotland, where all the characters were Scottish. So why on earth did Audible get an English actor to perform it?? His accent was 90% there but the 10% that wasn't really irritated me. The pace was off because he was trying too hard to get the accent down. He read it in a sing-song intonation which I guess could have been a Highland lilt but I'd have liked a more dour reading, personally. The author wasn't served by the narrator's unfamiliarity with some esoteric words like "demur", which he pronounced as "demure"; "midfrift" for midriff (maybe that's a Scots variant??), especially given this won the Man Booker Prize. I would definitely listen to other books narrated by Antony Ferguson; I just didn't think he was right for this one. Interesting Excellent performance rendering many voices and accents redering characters. If you read this as an intellectual costruct which reveals the author's extensive research, you won't be disappointed. Tiny quibble with the glossary definition of stirk, but perhaps a part of Scotland where bovine sex denomination is reversed. Gale-force Gothic Tale, 1869 Scottish Highlands This novel brilliantly seats the reader as detective (or perhaps juror) on the savage, gruesome gouging and murders of the town bully and two of his children in a small farm community on the high coast of Scotland. It's a blend of narrative from the killer and statements to the constable, medical reports and trial transcript, portrayed as a recently discovered manuscript.

Lord John and the Hellfire Club Audiobook by Diana Gabaldon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Diana Gabaldon) — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 02:49:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lord John and the Hellfire Club Author: Diana Gabaldon Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: This title also appears as a novella in the collection Lord John and the Hand of Devils. New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon, beloved for her immensely popular Outlander series, crafted this fast-paced tale of intrigue when asked to contribute to an anthology honoring the late, great Ellis Peters. Outlander supporting player Lord John Grey investigates the death of a red-haired man only to become mixed up in the affairs of Sir Francis Dashwood and his notorious Hellfire Club. And as Lord John digs further, his life becomes threatened. Members Reviews: STOP! Buy Lord John and The Hand of Devils instead I hope you read my review title before buying this, the first of Gabaldon's Lord John tales. It's not that the story is bad (it isn't) but it is the beginnings of fleshing out the characters of a post-Dragonfly in Amber/Voyager (from the Outlander series) John Grey and Harry Quarry. And the stories only get better from here. The problem is that "Lord John and the Hellfire Club" appears in the short story trilogy "Lord John and The Hand of Devils" along with two other short stories. So, for the sake of value, and the benefit of getting two other great John Grey shorts (Lord John and the Succubus/Lord John and the Haunted Soldier), get that instead of this book. I didn;t realize until after I had both, that I had a duplicate tale among them. Jeff Woodman is perfect as both John and his earthier friend Harry, giving them both unique and likeable voices in their first story together since leaving Ardsmuir Prison. Both characters grow and get better with future tales...so get the Hand of Devils to hear more of them instead! A Great Mystery I've never been able to get into Diana Gabaldon's Outlander, not being much historical romances, but I have to say that I enjoy the mysteries Gabaldon has created around Major Lord John Grey. This character is interesting for many reasons not the least of which is he is a gay man in 18th century England where they are even less welcoming of homosexuality than they are today. The mystery is engaging and well-read by Jeff Woodman. I've already read Gabaldon's follow-up to this short story, Lord John and the Private Matter, which was not as good as this story, but still worth reading. I look forward to further adventures with Lord John. Short but clarifying This is a short story by Diana Gabaldon and I believe her first work with Lord John Grey as central character. It is important in that it makes her ensuing novel, "Lord John and the Private Matter", much more comprehensible. I mistakenly read "Lord John and the Private Matter" before I stumbled on this story and consequently had a bit of confusion at certain points as "Hellfire" sets the stage for "Private Matter". It is short-- I burn CDs to listen in the car, and this was only one CD plus a little bit of another. But for those of us who are diehard Diana Gabaldon fans, it is a good fill-in on the adventures of Lord John Grey. Not her best but definitely enjoyable This was definitely an enjoyable listen, although it did not have the strength of the Outlander books. The narrator's voice and intonations definitely helped draw one into the story.

The Poisoned Pilgrim Audiobook by Lee Chadeayne (translator), Oliver Pötzsch

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lee Chadeayne (translator)) — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:33:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Poisoned Pilgrim Subtitle: The Hangman's Daughter, Book 4 Author: Lee Chadeayne (translator), Oliver Pötzsch Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 675 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: 1666: The monastery at Andrechs has long been a pilgrimage destination, but when the hangman's daughter, Magdalena; her doctor husband, Simon; and their two small children arrive there, they learn that the monks have far larger concerns than saying Mass and receiving alms. It seems that once again the hangman's family has fallen into a mysterious and dangerous adventure. Two monks at the monastery experiment with cutting-edge technology, including a method of deflecting the lightning that has previously set the monastery ablaze. When one of the monks disappears and his lab is destroyed, foul play is suspected. Who better to investigate than the famed hangman Jakob Kuisl? But as the hangman and his family attempt to solve the mystery of the missing monk, they must deal with the eccentric denizens of the monastery and villagers who view the monks' inventions as witchcraft that must be destroyed at all costs. This thrilling fourth entry in the Hangman's Daughter series features scheming monks, murderous robots, and the action and intrigue that never seem to cease when the Kuisls are on a case. Members Reviews: Struggled to finish Though performance is good as always, the story itself was too long, too farfetched and some times too hard in describing torturing etc. When the hairs on the back of someone's neck stood up at the _fifth_ time during the couple of hours, I decided never take Oliver Pötzsch's stories again. I must admit that I liked 1st and 2nd ones, but two good stories doesn't mean that author could do much more. Good read i am loving the hangman's daughter series. the poisoned pilgrim had me constantly guessing . i was so surprised at the end. A Journey Backwards I absolutely loved this book. I have always enjoyed historically accurate fiction. Not only is the setting straight from the past but some of the characters come from the skeletal foundation of the author's ancestors. I hope you just lose yourself in this piece of fiction sliced from history. Another good story in the series! As with the previous I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I liked the change in location and further development of many of the main character. another good one I really liked the book. it had a great story and great chacters. On to the next 1.

The Bloody Tower Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:40:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bloody Tower Subtitle: Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries, Book 16 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In early 1925, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher - recent mother of twins - resumes her journalistic career by agreeing to write a piece about the Tower of London - the Bloody Tower - for an American magazine. Invited to observe the centuries-old ritual Ceremony of the Keys, she's spending the night (her first time away from her babies), since the complex is locked and guarded, and the high walls are surrounded by a disused moat. Having been given a tour of the Crown Jewels, interviewed and observed the Yeoman Warders, and met the Raven Master, Daisy has more than enough material for her article and decides to leave as early as possible the next morning to return to her family. But when walking down the stairs, she almost trips over the dead body of one of the Yeoman Warders. That there's something seriously amiss cannot be denied due to the pike sticking out of his back. With her husband, Scotland Yard DCI Alec Fletcher, assigned to resolve the case, Daisy once again finds herself in the middle of a case of murder most foul. Members Reviews: narrator ruins story the story is good. the narrator was horrible. Screeching and high pitched inflection when representing women. quite off-putting. I won't get the next one if the narrator is the same. annoying in the extreme. Better read than listened to!! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Good thing I was driving so it wasn't a complete waste of time. How did the narrator detract from the book? Voice too high and grating. Accent too heavy with some characters to understand. For light reading, it should not be a chore to listen to! Any additional comments? i go back a long way with Ms. Dunn. Have read previous books with enjoyment, but first and last time for audio. What a drag!! That sing-song voice, nooooooooooo! Another great story and once again the author shows great fortitude by tackling sensitive and unpleasant subjects head on. My one complaint is the narrator. She does a good job with different dialects,etc, but her female voices can be so sing-song that I want to tell her to get ahold of herself. However, I was able to put aside my hatred for parts of the narration and I continue to enjoy this series. Another great read/listen I really enjoy these stories and other than the one in which Daisy went to America (horrible) they have never failed to bring me joy. Daisy is once again the cleverest investigator that wasn't an investigator. Reminds me of a perfect mix of Miss Marple (A. Christie) and Lady Georgiana (R. Bowen) You won't be disappointed Confusing cast of characters The plot was good, but keeping the supporting cast and suspects straight was impossible. Guess you needed to be English to understand all of the military titles, especially those of the royal Beefeater ranks and job titles. Otherwise a quite interesting read.

Brotherhood Audiobook by Oliver Bowden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Oliver Bowden) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:35:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brotherhood Subtitle: Assassin's Creed, Book 2 Author: Oliver Bowden Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Rome, once mighty, lies in ruins. The city swarms with suffering and degradation, her citizens living in the shadow of the ruthless Borgia family. Only one man can free the people from the Borgia tyranny - Ezio Auditore, the master assassin. Ezio's quest will test him to his limits. Cesare Borgia, a man more villainous and dangerous than his father, the Pope, will not rest until he has conquered Italy. And in such treacherous times, conspiracy is everywhere - even within the ranks of the Brotherhood itself. Members Reviews: Driven by the Narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? As with the first book, I would recommend this book to any fan of the Assassin's Creed games as it brings you back into the world of Ezio. What does Gildart Jackson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Gildart Jackson was meant to narrate these books. His ability to nail the characters and bring out their personalities is amazing. He blew away my expectations: with this being a story that focuses a lot of the interactions and emotions of its characters, a good narrator is needed to keep everything together and to carry the listener through the story. I can't think of any way to make the narration any better. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? In a word, yes. Great, but . . . Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, it is a solid continuation of the story line began in the first book. What other book might you compare Brotherhood to and why? Historical fiction books. Some characters have real names and places but circumstances are not real. What does Gildart Jackson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? As in the first, his performance is excellent. Character vocalizations are consistent and help bring the story depth and life. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I don't get overly emotional. sorry. Any additional comments? This is the second book from the video game series. As in my first review, this book is also excellent. The action is virtually non stop. Oliver Bowden does an excellent job of moving from one scene to another without missing a beat. Gildert Jackson, the narrator, continues his excellent portrayal of all characters with consistency. I honestly do not know how closely it mimics the games actions but it does not matter in the least. If you love adventure and action it is well worth the credit. If there are any issues that I found it has to be the seemingly cliche ending of books or movies of these time periods. Nevertheless, it will not ruin the ride. If you liked the first, the second book will not disappoint. Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Seamless transition from Assassin's Creed 2. Story supplements the characters feelings and desires which was lacking from the game. The histoical context and setting was flawless in it execution and does the time period justice. Fun to listen to while running around in game to hunt achievements. great listen I loved every minute. It connects all of the dots in the game. Totally worth the time to listen. loved it Great book narrator was great seemed he was into the story overall just a great book

A Test of Wills Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:51:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Test of Wills Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Samuel Giles Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 660 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Ian Rutledge returns to his career at Scotland Yard after years fighting in the First World War. Unknown to his colleagues he is still suffering from shell shock, and is burdened with the guilt of having had executed a young soldier on the battlefield for refusing to fight. A jealous colleague has learned of his secret and has managed to have Rutledge assigned to a difficult case which could spell disaster for Rutledge whatever the outcome. A retired officer has been murdered, and Rutledge, fighting the torment of his illness, goes to investigate. As he digs into the lives of the villagers, the witness who disturbs him most is a war-ravaged ex-soldier who chills Rutledge with the realization that he could become like this man. Members Reviews: Good early work in series I believe this might have been the first of the Ian Rutledge series--which has gone on to become most excellent in every respect! In this book, Rutledge comes back after the Great War and takes back the place he gave up at Scotland Yard to enter the military. He has come back with shell shock (something he does not want his fellow detectives to know, which largely manifests as his hearing the voice of a dead comrade.) He has also faced the devastation of having his fiance break off their engagement because she cannot now bear to be married to him, suffering as he is. Getting back to work is a big challenge for him, so he desperately hopes to succeed. However, his superior dislikes him, and sends him to handle a murder that could end his career--before it even gets going again, due to the extreme sensitivity of people involved. When Rutledge gets to the town where the murder has occurred, he has to face people who have also been involved in the war, and try to decide whether a highly respected war hero has committed a murder. This will bring up a lot of personal pain and memories for Rutledge, that he has to manage, even while handling a complicated case. Having read all the books in the series, I can see a few things in this early work that seem to have changed in later ones, such as occasionally shifting to separate thought processes or dialogues between other characters--showing their point of view in that way. In later works it seems that CT gets away from that style, going more to the reader gaining the perspective of other characters through inference from events--much as Rutledge himself has to do (which I personally prefer). All of this series is among the best out there (in my opinion). I have read all of them (including the Bess Crawford series which Todd has also written. ) The narrator is quite good--with only the comment that it is hard to tell the difference between speakers--but that largely was no problem at all. HIGHLY RECOMMEND anything by Charles Todd. This early book is not quite up to their style and skill that will soon emerge--but well worth reading. Difficult to follow the narrator Inspector Rutledge returns to his position at Scotland Yard after long and horrendous combat service as an officer in World War I. He has been damaged in soul and psyche, and in ways that make him one of the most fascinating detectives in the genre. This first book in the series is truly special, well written, compelling, and different. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend listening to this narration.

The Commodore Audiobook by C. S. Forester

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. S. Forester) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:20:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Commodore Author: C. S. Forester Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 445 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Exclusively from Audible In the ninth instalment of the series, C.S. Forester transports us to the quaint village of Smallbridge. Predictably restless and eager to embark on his next adventure, Horatio Hornblower dreams of returning to the seas and commanding his next ship. Now happily married to Lady Barbara Leighton and widely celebrated for his recent successes with the navy, Hornblower has been knighted and appointed a commodore. Fortunately for Horatio, his uneventful days as village squire are soon interrupted when he is sent word from the Admiralty. Ordered to embark upon a diplomatic and military mission to protect Britain's Baltic interests, Horatio is quick to choose a squadron and leave his small village life behind. Fighting against the savage Baltic weather, Hornblower must impede Napoleon from conquering Sweden and Russia and, as always, ensure that no French privateer can prevent him from achieving his goals. Hailed by the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Sir Winston Churchill for being 'admirable and vastly entertaining,' C.S. Forester became a hugely influential 20th-century author. Born in Cairo, raised in London and buried in California, the metropolitan writer experienced huge success with his Horatio Hornblower series as well as with his later works, The African Queen and The Good Shepherd. His literary genius is perfectly encapsulated within this endlessly entertaining narrative, and his heroic protagonist draws us in to another titillating journey through the Napoleonic wars. Narrator Biography Christian Rodska is an English television and voice actor best known for his role in the 1970s series Follyfoot. From the The Monuments Men and The Eagle of the Ninth to The Likely Lads, Z Cars, The Tomorrow People, Coronation Street, Bergerac and Casualty, his extensive and diverse acting career has led him to become a highly solicited radio and audiobook narrator. He has now voiced over 150 unabridged audiobooks including Winston Churchill's biographies, Evelyn Waugh's Men at Arms and Sebastian Faulks' A Possible Life. He has been praised for his ability to vary in vocal pace and style, and as such, Christian boasts 12 Earphone Awards from Audiofile Magazine. Critic Reviews: "Christian Rodska recounts this naval war adventure with the gusto of Commodore Hornblower as he travels the seas. Hornblower assumes command of a ship undertaking voyages rivaling those of Napoleon and his army of adversaries. We hear the compassion, wit, and intelligence with which Hornblower commands his ship. The politics of the times, the responsibilities of leadership, and the trials of serving at sea in a century gone by are captured in this narrative depiction of British naval life." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Missing last chapter Christian Rodska does a fine job speaking this book but the last chapter is missing. Stiry decent, narration superb Christian Rodska narrates all the Hornblower books he's done brilliantly. This story is pretty good, although the section where Hornblower is in France seemed a bit stretched out. One reviewer says the last chapter is missing. Certainly the book ends very abruptly. Ripping Yarns, all of them! Narrated superbly, you can just about hear the wind in the rigging. It is well worth listening to them in chronological order - start at the very beginning, with Mr Midshipman Hornblower.

Mistress of the Art of Death Audiobook by Ariana Franklin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ariana Franklin) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:18:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mistress of the Art of Death Subtitle: A Novel Author: Ariana Franklin Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1374 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In a backward and superstitious country like England, Adelia faces danger at every turn. As she examines the victims and retraces their last steps, she must conceal her true identity in order to avoid accusations of witchcraft. Along the way, she's assisted by one of the king's tax collectors, Sir Rowley Picot, a man with a personal stake in the investigation. A former Crusader knight, Rowley may be a needed friend - or the fiend for whom they are searching. As Adelia's investigation takes her along Cambridge's shadowy river paths, and behind the closed doors of its churches and nunneries, the hunt intensifies and the killer prepares to strike again. Critic Reviews: "Franklin...delivers rich period detail and a bloody good ending reflecting the savagery of the times." (Booklist) "A skillful blend of historical fact and gruesome fiction that's more than sufficient to keep readers interested and entertained." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: good story wonderfully set The mystery in this story is good, but the characters and setting are even better. This takes place in 11th century London, and the main character is an Italian woman doctor who specializes in forensic pathology. I wanted to stop listening and save some for an upcoming drive, but I was unable to stop. I thoroughly enjoyed this listen. Amazing! This might very well be the most incredible book I have ever read, and the narrator, the best I've ever listened to. It took me at least a half an hour to be grabbed by the book, but after that, I was hooked---could hardly accomplish anything because I wanted to be listening to this magnificent, chilling, informative, intelligent work of art. I learned so much about the Crusades, Medieval medicine, the Catholic church, females in that era, and much much more. I can't rave enough about this book, and will undoubedtly listen to it again...despite its length. History-Mystery of the Year & its only March Adelia is sent from Salerno to Cambridge, requested by Henry II, and ordered by the King of Sicily, to look into the deaths of several children in medieval Cambridge. She arrives with Simon of Naples, a Jewish fixer and Mansur her Saracen manservant. Adelia is a doctor who "reads bodies." She is strong, straight talking, and devoted to science. She is also broadminded & has a sense of humor. On the road into town she cures a local Prior which gives her the beginnings of support in the town. The support grows as her unique qualities, and those of her companions, attract help from other people in town. I will not give anything else away. It's a must read. It combines everything I love in an Audible book: history, mystery, intelligence, humor, characters you care about, an excellent reader, and great writing. well done and different A serial murder mystery with a twist. This story takes place during the reign of Henry II, making it an historical murder mystery. The pomp and majesty of the times, the deviousness of politics (even then, some things never change!), the rivalry between the church and king, and the squalor in which the peasantry lived provide a rich and interesting background for the horrible murders that take place. The 'detectives' working with the tools of the time must find a killer of children. I thought that the narration was excellent and actually added to the story.

Wayfaring Stranger Audiobook by James Lee Burke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:17:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wayfaring Stranger Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2467 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From "Americas best novelist" (The Denver Post): a sprawling thriller drenched with atmosphere and intrigue that takes a young boy from a chance encounter with Bonnie and Clyde to the trenches of World War II and the oil fields along the Texas-Louisiana coast. It is 1934 and the Depression is bearing down when 16-year-old Weldon Avery Holland happens upon infamous criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow after one of their notorious armed robberies. A confrontation with the outlaws ends as Weldon puts a bullet through the rear window of Clydes stolen automobile. Ten years later, Second Lieutenant Weldon Holland and his sergeant, Hershel Pine, escape certain death in the Battle of the Bulge and encounter a beautiful young woman named Rosita Lowenstein hiding in a deserted extermination camp. Eventually, Weldon and Rosita fall in love and marry and, with Hershel, return to Texas to seek their fortunes. There, they enter the domain of jackals known as the oil business. They meet Roy Wiseheart - a former Marine aviator haunted with guilt for deserting his squadron leader over the South Pacific and Roys wife, Clara, a vicious anti-Semite who is determined to make Weldon and Rositas life a nightmare. It will be the frontier justice upheld by Weldons grandfather, Texas lawman Hackberry Holland, and the legendary antics of Bonnie and Clyde that shape Weldons plans for saving his family from the evil forces that lurk in peacetime America and threaten to destroy them all. Members Reviews: Outstanding Addition to the Holland/Texas Saga The combination of Burke and Patton is without peer. Personally I favor his Hackberry Holland series. This tale involves a cousin of the infamous sherif of Rain Gods. When I listen to Burke, his attention to landscape and remarkably eloquent descriptions of people, time and space, I find myself wondering if I am taking the natural beauty of my own surroundings for granted. I live in a beautiful city and state, but when I try to describe it, I find myself at a loss for words. Burke's words bring out the beauty and grace of places, and then delivers the impact from their desecration by industry. I read where a single, significant event in her childhood helped Flannery OConnor develop her genius in writing. Burke uses such an event in the life of his hero, Weldon Holland at age 16 to help define his character with his run in with Bonnie and Clyde. It's brilliant. This is great tale worth our time. Do not pass this one up. Almost a bullseye I think James Lee Burke is in a very small category of elite contemporary fiction writers with the likes of Adrian McKinty, Michael Gruber, and Nelson DeMille. There's nothing about this effort that makes me think differently. The writing is excellent. The story is good. The characters are mostly what I've come to expect from this author. And Will Patton is the ideal choice to narrate James Lee Burke. He does not disappoint. Still, Burke's books tend to be very dark, peppered with philosophical ruminations about the essence and manifestations of evil. So it was with this one. What was missing for me was the comic relief from the constant barrage of depressing events, recollections, and story twists that a character like Cletus provides in the Dave Robicheaux series. Near perfect. One of Burke's Best. Wow this book was great. I found myself holding my breath several times during the last two hours.

When Falcons Fall Audiobook by C. S. Harris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. S. Harris) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:48:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Falcons Fall Author: C. S. Harris Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 515 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The much-anticipated new entree in the Sebastian St. Cyr "simply elegant" (Lisa Gardner) historical mystery series, from the national best-selling author of Who Buries the Dead and Why Kings Confess. Ayleswick-on-Teme, 1813. Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, has come to this seemingly peaceful Shropshire village to honor a slain friend and on a quest to learn more about his own ancestry. But when the body of a lovely widow is found on the banks of the River Teme, a bottle of laudanum at her side, the village's inexperienced new magistrate turns to St. Cyr for help. Almost immediately Sebastian realizes that Emma Chance did not, in truth, take her own life. Less easy to discern is exactly how she died - and why. For as Sebastian and Hero soon discover, Emma was hiding both her true identity and her real reasons for traveling to Ayleswick. Also troubling are the machinations of Lucien Bonaparte, the estranged brother of the megalomaniac French emperor Napoleon. Held captive under the British government's watchful eye, the younger Bonaparte is restless, ambitious, and treacherous. Sebastian's investigation takes on new urgency when he discovers that Emma was not the first or even the second beautiful young woman in the village to die under suspicious circumstances. Home to the eerie ruins of an ancient monastery, Ayleswick reveals itself to be a dark and dangerous place of secrets that have festered among the villagers for decades - and a violent past that may be connected to Sebastian's own unsettling origins. And as he faces his most diabolical opponent ever, he is forced to consider what malevolence he's willing to embrace in order to destroy a killer. Members Reviews: Another winner Great story had me guessing to the end. Narrator's voice perfect for time period and content. MARVELOUS Would you listen to When Falcons Fall again? Why? I would listen to this again for sure. Great story, great narration. Who was your favorite character and why? My favorite in this book was Sebastian. I did miss Jules Calhoun the butler. I find him really funny and I love young Tom. What about Davina Porters performance did you like? What can you say about Davina Porter? She is the absolute best. When Davina narrates all those voices and accents and with the authors writing its like watching a movie. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did not want to stop listening and did not want to get to the end. I stopped it 45 minutes before it ended and listened to the end when I was guaranteed no interruptions. Any additional comments? This is the best series I have ever listened to and can't wait for the next book. You can't imagine how much I look forward to it. I tell everyone about this series. Another Outstanding Installment in the saga of Hero and Sebastian Sebastian's debt owed to his possible half brother leads to the Shropshire countryside and the murder of a young girl also seeking to know who sired her. Complicated plots and finely detailed characters are yet again the author's hallmark. Also a history lesson of the pros & cons, as well as the human costs, of the Enclosure Movement. Good storyline Would you listen to When Falcons Fall again? Why? I always enjoy the books in this series. There's a story that keeps me guessing and not a lot of fluff.

The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez Audiobook by Ann Swinfen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Swinfen) — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 08:25:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez Subtitle: The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez, Volume 1 Author: Ann Swinfen Narrator: Jan Cramer Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-16 Publisher: Ann Swinfen Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is the year 1586. England is awash with traitors, plotting to assassinate the Queen and bring about a foreign invasion. The young physician Christoval Alvarez, a refugee from the horrors of the Portuguese Inquisition, is coerced into becoming a code-breaker and agent in Sir Francis Walsingham's secret service. In the race to thwart the plot, who will triumph - the ruthless conspirators or the equally ruthless State? Members Reviews: Good Story, Somewhat Distracting Narration The story is good. It takes a bit to get interested in the main character but once it gets well established is interesting. The setting is well detailed and researched. The inclusion of actual events and historical figures was fascinating. Nice subplots. The narration was overall a B- for me and I had to keep the sound turned down below what was comfortable because of the mouth noises (saliva and audible swallowing etc) of the reader. Otherwise I would not have been able to listen. That's something that REALLY bothers me. The narrator did an excellent rendering of English and other dialects in a subtle and believable way. More please ... When are the rest of the books coming to Audible? Very good and looking forward to the rest.

Defend and Betray Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:05:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defend and Betray Subtitle: A William Monk Novel #3 Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 586 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Ten people gather together for an elegant London dinner party. By the end of the party, only nine are alive. Sometime after dinner, General Thaddeus Carlyon is brutally murdered in the hallway. Who had the strength - and motive - to murder the distinguished military hero? Nurse Latterly and Inspector Monk find the answers in a nightmarish legacy of evil. Crack another case with . ©1992 Anne Perry (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: Anachronistic, repetitious, annoying. Although I have an interest in the characters in this book, I simply can't stand this series anymore. The author has an obvious interest in 'exposing' the oppression suffered by women and the lower classes in Victorian England. However, instead of using her skill to show this through plot-line and character actions, the listener must suffer through Hester's repetitious and strident commentary. Repetition abounds, from her polemics to character's ruminations and turns of phrase that are the same in substance *and in words* from chapter to chapter! Different characters even use the exact same phrases to describe the odd behavior of the children in the book. Hester's beliefs are quite modernistic and are revealed as such increasingly throughout the books. In addition, I had a hard time accepting the courtroom scenes as being plausible for the Victorian era. I wonder strongly if the 'issue' revealed (I don't want to give anything away, although you will probably guess it nearly immediately as I did) would be handled in such an open and sensitive way. I would happily have missed most of the scenes in the house of the murder victim, particularly the excruciatingly long dining room scenes, which barely forwarded the plot. How long can one listen to Felicia basically say the same things over and over? I was also struck by the fact that, although on his past cases, Monk was supposedly 'tireless' and 'brilliant', that in the first three books of the series he is confused, dense, and easily frustrated. The fact that he never interviews the boot boy is very odd, and I think is just a setup so that Valentine (unbelievably) will tell his story in the courtroom. What a great story this could have been?! So many indications of brilliant writing! If only she had a good editor and someone to tell her to get off the soapbox, I would love this series. The narrator was absolutely excellent. Top notch. Not for the sensitive.. Once again, Ms. Perry tackles modern societal issues in a Victorian setting. She vividly illustrates some of the deleterious effects inflicted on the victims. The first half of the book, I did suspect what was going on, but not the murderer.. by the middle, Id figured it out.. but wanted to continue .. if nothing else than to see how Ms. Perry handled the issues. There is a great triangle brewing between Monk, Hester and Oliver. I keep vacillating over which man I want to get the girl! Ms. Porter again, is wonderful! This book is not for those with blissfully innocent sensitivities..

Pacific Glory Audiobook by P. T. Deutermann

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. T. Deutermann) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:06:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pacific Glory Author: P. T. Deutermann Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 357 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Marsh Vincent, Mick McCarty, and Tommy Lewis were inseparable friends during their naval academy years, each man in love with the beautiful, unattainable Glory Hawthorne. Only Tommy wins her heart and marries Glory after graduation. Different skills set the three men on separate paths in the Navy, but they are all forever changed by the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. Glory, now Tommys widow, is a tough Navy nurse still grieving her loss while trying to save lives at the Pearl Harbor naval hospital. Marsh, a surface ship officer, finds himself in the thick of terrifying sea combat from Guadalcanal, through the turning point at Midway, to a climactic showdown with the Japanese fleet at Leyte Gulf. Mick, a hotshot fighter pilot with a drinking problem and a chip on his shoulder, seeks redemption after a series of failures leaves him grounded and ashamed. Filled with wide-screen action, romance, and heroism tinged with the brutal reality of war, Pacific Glory is an old-fashioned military adventure of the first order. Critic Reviews: Praise for Pacific Glory: Epic, eloquent, stirring...a war novel that is both sweeping and intensely personal." ( Library Journal Pacific Glory is a tale brilliantly told for anyone who loves history or an adventure in the spirit of Patrick OBrian. Deutermanns eye for capturing the romance, valor, and sacrifice of life at sea is unforgettable. From the first pages, as Deutermann reels you in, you are hooked, drawn into the past and finally delivered back to the future, a journey taken with unforgettable characters. (Doug Stanton, New York Times bestselling author of Horse Soldiers and In Harms Way) Authentic down to the last riveting detail, Pacific Glory will mesmerize anyone who wants to relive the U.S. Navys war with Japan while a mysterious love story about three Annapolis men in love with the same exotic woman winds through the bomb blasts and salvos. (Thomas Fleming, New York Times bestselling author of Time and Tide) Members Reviews: Gripping Recently I seem to be reading some excellent historical fiction. I just finished reading Herman Houk, Simon Scarrow and now Deutermann. This story follows three naval academy classmates. Tommy was married to navy nurse Glory Hawthorne. Tommy dies on the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor. Marsh the beauty is a surface ship officer fighting in the pacific and Mick the beast is a fighter pilot who has a drinking problem. The author provides a bit of a twist in what happens to Glory. The book is well written and researched. Deutermann does an excellent job inserting his protagonist into the real history and action of the War. The author writes stunning World War II battle scenes. There is lots of action and suspense. I am looking forward to reading more by this author. If you are a fan of World War II stories this book is ideal for you. Dick Hill does an excellent job narrating the book. Hill is a multi-award winning audiobook narrator. Incredible I was born in 1946 after WWII but it was a big part of my parents life and learned much about it over the years. I like the human part of this story. Bringing in the human element is not often done in books about this war. It was needed and incredible. In the last part of this story, I cried a lot. I needed to do that and the story was incredible, not to mention the author notes at the end of the book. It is totally special and a time in our history that we can be proud of.

A Morbid Taste for Bones Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:60:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Morbid Taste for Bones Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Patrick Tull Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 544 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Cadfael's return to his Welsh homeland for a visit proves a rather discomfiting homecoming when an honorable nobleman turns up in a patch of forest with an arrow embedded in his chest. There are questions about the arrow, the man's daughter needs Cadfael's help, and a very odd burial takes place. ©1977 Ellis Peters; (P)1991 Recorded Books, LLC Members Reviews: Very pleasant if not much of a mystery. I think this is the pleasantest book I've read in a while - the main and supporting characters are very nice, not hard, cynical or vicious as they frequently are in mysteries. I smiled all the way through and enjoyed the story and the historical aspects thoroughly. Very low-tech by way of forensics - much more about thoughtful, deductive reasoning. The narrator is quite engaging! Narrator and story are great fun This is my first Brother Cadfael audiobook and the narrator brought all the drama and characters to life. Enjoyed it all! Love the new narrator This is one of my favorite Brother Cadfael stories, and the new narrator, Patrick Tull, does a very good job of bringing the characters to life. I love this series These books do a great job of capturing the Middle Ages, the monastic life, & the role the church played in every day life. Add to that great characters, good plots, early forensics, & a narrator whose voice fits the story perfectly, and what's not to love? (Note: I don't care much for the versions read by a woman, simply because there are SO many male characters that it just works better when read by a man.) This first mystery does a wonderful job of easing the reader into the time & place, and introducing all of the characters. Great Listen, Funny, Super Plot! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The first in a long series of historic mysteries that keep you want to experience the adventures of this stout old monk. The narrator makes you see the different characters easily. The different people in the story are well developed and become real and complex. The author is in this story especially able to let the listener step back and look at the happenings with a human and wistful view. One of my most favorite listens ever. What other book might you compare A Morbid Taste for Bones to and why? To Say Nothing To Say About The Dog. by Connie Willis. This book is much slower in pace, but has also great writing and fun. What does Patrick Tull bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Tull makes Catfael rounder and sturdier and more humorous and human, more forgiving. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? Any suggestions for books like that?

Darktown Audiobook by Thomas Mullen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Mullen) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:01:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darktown Subtitle: A Novel Author: Thomas Mullen Narrator: Andre Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 330 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of our most acclaimed suspense writers, the author of The Last Town on Earth delivers a riveting and elegant police procedural set in Atlanta, a ripped-from-the-headlines depiction of a world on the cusp of great change involving race relations, city politics, and police corruption. Responding to pressure from on high, the Atlanta Police Department is forced to hire its first black officers. It's a victory of sorts, though the newly minted policemen are met with deep hostility by their white peers, and their authority is limited: They can't arrest a suspect unless a white officer is present; they can't drive squad cars; they can't even enter the station through the front door. When a black woman who was last seen in a car driven by a white man with connections to the APD turns up fatally beaten, no one seems to care except for Lucius and Boggs, two black cops from vastly different backgrounds, who risk their jobs, the trust the community has put in them, and even their own safety to investigate her death. When their efforts stall, they have to work alongside fellow officers who include the old-school cop Dunlow and his partner, Rakestraw, a young progressive who may or may not be willing to make allies across color lines. Set in the postwar, pre-civil rights South, and evoking the socially resonant and morally complex crime novels of Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos, and Walter Mosley, Darktown is a vivid, smart, intricately plotted crime saga that explores the issues of race, law enforcement, and the uneven scales of justice. Members Reviews: EXCELLENT Historical Police Procedural I purchased this book on sale and am so glad I did! I had recently found it and put it in my wishlist. This book was certainly worth the sale price but would have been worth the credit. I won't do a recap of the book because I think there are enough reviews and the synopsis for that. After listening to this book I was inspired to compare facts vs fiction and did some reading of articles I found from that era. I won't say that I was surprised at the accuracy. I think if anything more saddened for what these 8 black officers (there really were eight experimental officers) went through. And with the KKK alive and well and active within the police department and the Jim Crowe laws enforcing segregation these men went out in uniforms of the police but they may as well have had toy guns with all the restrictions placed on them. I thought this was an excellent historical police procedural and HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book. There is a second book in this series (Lightening Men) which I will definitely be listening to next. Narration by Andre Holland was excellent. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. 1948 Atlanta Police Department This is a book I highly recommend -- with reservations. It is not an easy listen. This is 1948 Atlanta Police Department where there is an "experiment" to utilize 8 black policemen that can only work in certain areas of Atlanta known as Darktown. The black policemen cannot have patrol cars, cannot arrest white people and must call out white officers whenever suspects are rounded up. As bad as that is, it gets worse with the extreme racism woven throughout the story. Jim Crowe is in full effect and civil rights are in the earliest stage.

Charcoal Joe Audiobook by Walter Mosley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Mosley) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 23:24:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charcoal Joe Subtitle: An Easy Rawlins Mystery, Book 14 Author: Walter Mosley Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 488 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Walter Mosley's indelible detective Easy Rawlins is back, with a new detective agency and a new mystery to solve. Picking up where Rose Gold left off in LA in the late 1960s, Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins finds his life in transition. He's ready to - finally - propose to his girlfriend, Bonnie Shay, and start a life together. And he's taken the money he got from the Rose Gold case and has, together with two partners, started a new detective agency. But inevitably a case gets in the way: Easy's friend, Mouse, introduces him to Rufus Tyler, a very old man everyone calls Charcoal Joe. Joe's friend's son, Seymour (young, bright, top of his class at Stanford), has been arrested and charged with the murder of a white man from Redondo Beach. Rufus tells Easy he will pay and pay well to see his nephew exonerated, but seeing as how Seymour was literally found standing over the man's dead body at his cabin home and the racially charged motives behind it, that might prove to be a tall order. Between his new company, a heart that should be broken but is not, a whole raft of new bad guys on his tail, and a bad odor that surrounds Charcoal Joe, Easy has his hands full, his horizons askew, and a life in shambles on the ground around his feet. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Michael Boatman is no stranger to Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlins mystery series. His comfort with the author's style and the title character's swagger make Charcoal Joe a captivating listen.... The author's wit and sarcasm are enhanced by a narration that envelops the listener in 1960s Los Angeles. Both longtime Mosley fans and new ones will take another drive or walk around the block just to listen a little longer." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: The best Easy ever! Being a true Walter Mosley and Easy Rawlings fan isn't easy, but this installment was worth the wait. Can't wait to see what's coming next. Charcoal Joe is another excellent "Easy Rawlins" tale. I am a Walter Mosley fan. I especially love this series. This work will certainly satisfy the appetite of anyone who loves the Easy Rawlins stories. The audible narration bring the characters to life and leaps into your ears. Only disappointment is that this one came out in 2016, so now I have to hope that Mr Mosley will write book 15 very soon! very entertaining! i am a fan of walter mosleys so its no surprise that i loved charcoal joe. however this was my first audible novel and michael boatman was very entertaining and captured my attention every minute as he read. he changed his voice and accent as he read the charcter's lines as well as my mind could have imagined if i had been reading the book. convoluted storyline.. I walter mosley's works but found this storyline to be a bit too convoluted and difficult to follow. Boatman Very good Mosely. Lots of bad guys whom Easy navigates gracefully. Lots of women wanting our detective. Boatman is the best with Mosely!

The Last Queen of England Audiobook by Steve Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Robinson) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:17:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Queen of England Subtitle: Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery, Book 3 Author: Steve Robinson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 474 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: While on a visit to London, American genealogist Jefferson Taytes old friend and colleague dies in his arms. Before long, Tayte and a truth-seeking historian, Professor Jean Summer, find themselves following a corpse-ridden trail that takes them to the Royal Society of London, circa 1708. What to make of the story of five men of science, colleagues of Isaac Newton and Christopher Wren, who were mysteriously hanged for high treason? As they edge closer to the truth, Tayte and the professor find that death is once again in season. A new killer, bent on restoring what he sees as the true, royal bloodline, is on the looseas is a Machiavellian heir-hunter who senses that the latest round of murder, kidnapping, and scandal represents an unmissable business opportunity. The Last Queen of England is a racing thriller with a heart-stopping conclusion. It follows on from In the Blood and To the Grave but can be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Members Reviews: Non-stop engaging story Would you listen to The Last Queen of England again? Why? Yes. To make certain I didn't miss anything and to enjoy the story again. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. I couldn't wait for the story to progress. What about Simon Vances performance did you like? Superb performance. Nailed the emotions of the characters. Any additional comments? Turn off the television and enjoy Simon Vance's narration of this engaging book. Queen Anne's Baby Love a mystery where you can learn something new in the process. The intrigue of a 300 year old Jacobin "plot" involves learning the ins and outs of the practice of Genelogy as well as a lessor known (for me anyway) piece of history - the reigns of Queen Anne and Queen Mary of Britain. Good story that keeps you guessing right up to the end. Assassination Overload I love the genealogical aspects of this book. The the first in the series, it is what maintained my interest enough to finish the book. Unlink the first book ( To The Grave) however, there is no second story to keep the reader interested. The main character (Jefferson Tayte, an American genealogist) is flat and typecast. The assassin appears very early on and the reason for a string of assassinations is over the top. It might have been more interesting if there was more variety in the way people died. Like To the Grave it is all guns, guns, guns. The problem started for me when the bodies started mounting all over London. The lackluster response of law enforcement was unrealistic in this day of terrorist threats and realities. British Intelligence does get involved in the case but are clueless. Why don't they take Tayte off the street after the two agents escorting him are shot? They let him wander and reveal case details to the public. The problems from the first book show up again here. Tayte repeatedly mentions he is searching for his birth parents and that he has a weight problem. But that's all we know. Why is his weight an issue? How heavy is he? Does he have health issues. Or is it just an impression the author has of Americans? Doesn't Tayte have any relatives who know he was adopted? Were his birth parents British? It seems that is why he is so interested in British genealogy. But how does he know this? And Tayte must own stock in a tan suit manufacturing company.

Dreaming Spies Audiobook by Laurie R. King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laurie R. King) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 18:08:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreaming Spies Author: Laurie R. King Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1393 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: For years now, readers of the Russell Memoirs have wondered about the tantalizing mentions of Japan. Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes had spent three weeks there, between India (The Game) and San Francisco (Locked Rooms). The time has finally come to tell that story. It is 1925, and Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes arrive home to find...a stone. A stone with a name, which they last saw in the Tokyo garden of the future emperor of Japan. It is the first indication that the investigation they did for him in 1924 might not be as...complete as they had thought. In Japan there were spies, in Oxford there are dreams. In both places there is a small, dark-haired woman and danger. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Jenny Sterlin is required to be nimble of tongue as Sherlock Holmes's wife, Mary Russell, journeys from Oxford to Japan and back to expose a blackmailer and save the honor of Japan's future emperor." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Haiku and Holmes - A Fine Brew What made the experience of listening to Dreaming Spies the most enjoyable? Jenny Sterlin has always been the voice of Mary Russell for me. It's the voice I heard in my head long before I listened to my first LR King via Audible. What did you like best about this story? Writing that evokes place and time and remains lyrical and clean. What does Jenny Sterlin bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Russell and Holmes come to life through her voice. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I very nearly did listen to it in all one sitting. Knitted most of a sweater in fact. Will listen again beginning tomorrow. Any additional comments? Laurie R. King writes good stores and does meticulous research. This book did not disappoint and I think it's going to be my #2 LRK favorite right behind O Jerusalem Superb! Artfully written and superb descriptions of Japanese culture. The relationship between Holmes and Mary continues to grow. Totally loved it! Another fine story from Laurie R, King Would you consider the audio edition of Dreaming Spies to be better than the print version? I've been a fan of this series for some years. I have read all but maybe one or two of these wonderful modern Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell novels. I have enjoyed every one of them and hope Ms. King never stops writing them. The first of the series I read -- which is not the first book in the series -- was set in Jerusalem. I was actually searching for a different book which has (almost) the same name -- Oh! Jerusalem, by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins (another good one, worth your time). I lived in Jerusalem for nine years. Reading the book delighted me with its descriptive richness and the accuracy of the geography. I've read a lot of books supposedly set in Jerusalem and this was the first one I felt captured it, not just physically but spiritually. I could smell the spices and see the sun on the stone. dreaming spiesDreaming Spies is the latest in Laurie King's brilliant modern tales of Sherlock Holmes and his intrepid and scholarly wife, Mary Russell. While on a sea voyage to Japan -- intended as a vacation -- the journey transforms into a convoluted, multi-faceted hunt for a blackmailer, a priceless book, and a document that can save an empire. As the intensity of the chase increases, Holmes and Mary form a peculiar alliance with a mysterious young Japanese woman.

Wings of Fire Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:15:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wings of Fire Subtitle: Ian Rutledge, Book 2 Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Samuel Gillies Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 420 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When reclusive war poet Olivia Marlowe and her half-brother, Nicholas Cheney, die together in their ancestral home on the Cornish coast, it looks like suicide. The grieving relatives gather together to discuss the fate of Barcombe Hall, when another shocking death occurs. Inspector Rutledge, who is still shell-shocked from his experiences in the Great War, is sent from Scotland Yard to investigate. Rutledge is soon convinced that the answers to this baffling case lie within the familys secret history. Members Reviews: Comfortable whodunit What did you love best about Wings of Fire? The people, side situations, and landscapes described are like visiting your great aunt in her small village. You are never touched by the environs, but are content to watch for hours. Any additional comments? If you are looking for excitement, keep looking. But, if you are looking for soporific narration and a straightforward plot that tolerates lengthy naps, you have it. Both History and Mystery Todd writes the tale of a detective, back from the First World War and struggling with his own demons. As a "Who Dun It", this book stands on its own. Without throwing out unnecessary Red Herrings, Todd keeps the question of the perpetrator (if there really is one) up in the air until very close to the end. Even better, he paints a, presumably, accurate picture of rural English life between the wars. I've spent much time studying that period, but only as a historian. I, more or less, understand the economic forces that drove events. The personalities that dominated the country are part of my every day vocabulary. To read about the lives and attitudes of those who lived there and then, how they looked at those returning from the war, how they lived with a changing world and where they would look for leadership. AN ADDICTIVE SERIES! Somehow I started with just one of the books in the series but soon bought all of them back to back. FYI: This is 2nd in the seriers. Simon Prebble, as always, is a superb narrator - much better than Samuel Gillies, who narrates like he's performing "Hansel and Gretel" to 6 year olds! No matter how hard you try, you will never guess who will be murdered and by whom. There are so many twists and turns and red herrings that the reader is always kept guessing. The Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge is a tortured soul but a great detective. He suffers from World War I "shell shock" which is what we now recognize as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that is manifested by a dead "imaginary friend" named Hamish McCloud. This adds an interesting component into how this detective acts and reacts. Hamish is to Rutledge what cocaine is to Sherlock Holmes - a dangerous nemesis that both helps and hampers. All of the books are pretty much the same plot but just different enough in locations, people, class distinctions, and twists to make each worth reading. My suggestion is to go on Google or Wikipedia to learn the order of the series and start with the first one. Each book fills in the gaps if you start somewhere in the middle but the continuity really helps. It would be nice if Audible.com would assign chronological order to books which contain a series or prequels and sequels. )I will post this same comment on all of the Ian Rutledge books that I've read.) A solid entry I like the "hero" of this series, Ian Rutledge.

An Impartial Witness Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:16:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Impartial Witness Subtitle: A Bess Crawford Mystery Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Tending to the soldiers in the trenches of France during the First World War, battlefield nurse Bess Crawford can't help but notice the photo of a young pilot's wife every time she tends to him. But then at the railway station, in a mob of troops leaving for the front, Bess glimpses a familiar face--the pilot's wife, with another man. Later, back in France, Bess sees a newspaper with a drawing of the woman's face on the front page. She'd been murdered--the very day Bess saw her. Bess is soon on the search for a devious and very dangerous killer - a search that will put her own life in jeopardy. Members Reviews: rather tedious, but series holds promise I loved "Duty to the Dead," which is, I think, the first Bess Crawford mystery (similar to Anne Perry's Hester + Monk novels, but better written --but not as good as Jacqueline Winspeare's Maise Dobbs series). However, I found this installment of Bess Crawford needed more editing - There were minor inconsistancies; as well, neither the period description nor mystery seemed as clever to me as in "Duty to the Dead". I'll still listen to the next in the series should there be one and keep my fingers crossed for a tighter novel. So-so I liked the first book in the series, but found the protaganist to be annoying in a Nancy Drew kind of way. Her connection to the crime and people she was "investigating" was so tenuous that everything she did could only constitute meddling. This second book uses exactly the same formula, but the connection between the investigator and crime is even more far fetched. Indeed, she jets (alright -- motorcars or trains) all over England and France to meddle in strangers' affairs based on a chance glimpse of a distraught woman on train platform. I will not bother with another Bess Crawford book unless the author gives her a real reason to be involved in solving the mystery. Nurse Turned Sleuth I agree with some of the other reviews. It seemed far-fetched that a WWI nurse would become so deeply involved in a murder when she was merely an "impartial witness", but I enjoyed following her through her interviews and her hope of saving an innocent wounded soldier from hanging, a man she had only just met. The story speaks to the reality and pain suffered by so many in England during WWI. It was worth the read. #2 IN ANOTHER GREAT CHARLES TODD SERIES! I got hooked on author Charles Todd through is Inspector Ian Rutledge series. The Bess Crawford Mysteries are ALMOST as good, with the usual early murder in an unlikely location, followed by an amazing number of twists, turns, and red herrings which keep the reader off kilter until the very end. This is the 2nd in the series. I say this so you don't start out of order. Each book can stand on its own but subsequent ones make reference to prior crimes. Bess is the only daughter of a highly decorated British colonel who has chosen nursing on the battlefields during World War I, rather than a comfortable, if loveless, marriage to a gentleman of her class. While she lacks the training and knowledge of Rutledge (a well-educated member of London gentry who chose law enforcement before fighting as an officer in the same war), Bess' criminal deductive skills come from what I took as "female intuition", a bit of a condensending insult to women then and now.

Jane Steele Audiobook by Lyndsay Faye

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lyndsay Faye) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:54:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jane Steele Author: Lyndsay Faye Narrator: Susie Riddell Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 557 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A reimagining of Jane Eyre as a gutsy, heroic serial killer, from the author whose work The New York Times described as "riveting" and The Wall Street Journal called "thrilling". "Reader, I murdered him." A sensitive orphan, Jane Steele suffers first at the hands of her spiteful aunt and predatory cousin, then at a grim school where she fights for her very life until escaping to London, leaving the corpses of her tormentors behind her. After years of hiding from the law while penning macabre "last confessions" of the recently hanged, Jane thrills at discovering an advertisement. Her aunt has died, and her childhood home has a new master: Mr. Charles Thornfield, who seeks a governess. Burning to know whether she is in fact the rightful heir, Jane takes the position incognito and learns that Highgate House is full of marvelously strange new residents - the fascinating but caustic Mr. Thornfield, an army doctor returned from the Sikh Wars; and the gracious Sikh butler, Mr. Sardar Singh, whose history with Mr. Thornfield appears far deeper and darker than they pretend. As Jane catches ominous glimpses of the pair's violent history and falls in love with the gruffly tragic Mr. Thornfield, she faces a terrible dilemma: Can she possess him - body, soul, and secrets - without revealing her own murderous past? A satirical romance about identity, guilt, goodness, and the nature of lies by a writer who Matthew Pearl calls "superstar-caliber" and whose previous works Gillian Flynn declared "spectacular", Jane Steele is a brilliant and deeply absorbing book inspired by Charlotte Brontë's classic Jane Eyre. Members Reviews: Wonderful reinvention! I have to say that I went back and forth before buying this book. Jane Eyre being one of my absolute favorite books. I was worried that a story so connected to it could potentially diminish my loving memory of the original. I'm happy to report that no such thing happened. This is a wonderfully inventive and compelling read! The Jane Eyre references only endeared me to it. I will most definitely be recommending Jane Steele to everyone I know! What a great book -- I love, love, love this book. Even if you don't know Jane Eyre, it's still a rollicking good story. Jane Steele is a plucky heroine and her adventures are compelling. There are thrilling moments and laugh-aloud moments, and the narrator is nothing short of wonderful -- so many voices, so well done. Highly recommended. a lively listen for Jane Eyre lovers Beautifully narrated, highly satisfying parallel story to Jane Eyre. Not quite, Jane as a serial killer, but more like a Jane with a killer instinct. Not My Cuppa Bronte "JANE STEELE is an homage to Jane Eyre, yet infinitely better, since Jane Steele is no ones victim."--Crimespree Magazine Um, no, NOT better than Jane Eyre (though I will agree that Miss Steele is no victim). While I appreciate the author's efforts to come up with an entirely new spin on Bronte's classic, this is pretty much a crime/mystery novel--and those rarely interest me. So I will have to respectfully disagree with those who say that anyone who loved Jane Eyre will love Jane Steele.

A River in the Sky Audiobook by Elizabeth Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Peters) — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:27:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A River in the Sky Subtitle: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 19 Author: Elizabeth Peters Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 881 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Elizabeth Peters brings back beloved Egyptologist and amateur sleuth Amelia Peabody in an exciting tale set amid the ancient temples and simmering religious tensions of Palestine on the eve of World War I. August 1910. Amelia Peabody and her husband, Emerson, are relaxing at home in Kent, enjoying the tranquil beauty of summer. But adventure soon beckons when they are persuaded to follow would-be archaeologist Major George Morley on an expedition to Palestine. Searching for the vanished treasures of the Temple in Jerusalem, Morley is determined to unearth the legendary Ark of the Covenant. The skeptical Emerson wants no part of the scheme, until a request from the War Office and Buckingham Palace persuades him to reconsider. The Germans are increasing their influence in Palestine and British intelligence insists that Morley is an agent of the Kaiser, sent to stir up trouble in this politically volatile land. Emerson can't believe that the seemingly inept Morley is a German spy, but could he be mistaken? Determined to prevent a catastrophically unprofessional excavation that could destroy priceless historical finds as well as cause an armed protest by infuriated Christians, Jews, and Muslims who view the Temple Mount, also known as the Dome of the Rock, as sacred, Amelia, Emerson, and company head to Palestine. Though it is not to her beloved Egypt, the trip to Jerusalem will also reunite her with her handsome and headstrong son, Ramses, working on a dig at Samaria, north of the holy city. Before Ramses can meet his parents, however, he is distracted by an unusual party of travelers who have arrived in Samaria, including a German woman archaeologist and a mysterious man of unknown nationality and past. Unfortunately, Ramses's insatiable curiosity and his knack for trouble lead him to a startling discovery: information he must pass on to his parents in Jerusalem, if he can get there alive. Critic Reviews: "Once again, MWA Grandmaster Peters uses vivid settings, sharp characterizations, and deft dialogue to transport the reader to another time and place." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: As Comfy As Slippers This book is like putting on a favorite pair of old slippers. The characters are familiar, this time in a new setting, the plot unfolds in a satisfying manner, and the narration is excellent. I have to disagree that Barbara Rosenblat didn't do a good job. She did her usual excellent job, even with various accents. She did put a bit more emphasis on the "H" in Manuscript H than in previous books, but it wasn't annoying to me. Great literature it's not, but it is a satisfying read. Thank you Ms Peters and Ms Rosenblat Even despite some technical difficulties (the first downloaded section of the book did not break into chapters and would "bounce around" on its own), I found this book to be very enjoyable. There can be NO other reader for this series but Barbara Rosenblat. She really brings the characters to life. How she does the different characters (eg, Emerson, with his harumphs et al) is a mystery to me. Thank you both again for such a wonderful series. Another winner! I love the Amelia Peabody series! I hope Ms. Peters continues it awhile longer with Barbara Rosenblatt reading.

Murder on a Midsummer Night Audiobook by Kerry Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kerry Greenwood) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:36:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on a Midsummer Night Author: Kerry Greenwood Narrator: Stephanie Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 490 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Melbourne, Australia, 1929. The year starts off for glamorous private investigator Phryne Fisher with a rather trying heat wave and more mysteries than you could prod a parasol at. Simultaneously investigating the apparent suicide death of a man on St Kilda beach and trying to find a lost, illegimate child who could be heir to a wealthy old woman's fortune, Phryne needs all her wits about her, particularly when she has to tangle with a group of thoroughly unpleasant Bright Young Things. But Phryne Fisher is a force of nature, and takes in her elegant stride what might make others quail, including terrifying seances, ghosts, Kif smokers, the threat of human sacrifices, dubious spirit guides and maps to buried pirate treasure... Members Reviews: All characters were fine except for: The voice of Jack Robinson was too grouf. As it didnt fit the character, who was a gentle man in his ways one of my favorites in this series series evokes period and Australia..characters keep evolving. love this series and recommend to start at beginning Great story; Great performance Narrator is wonderful. She brings the characters & their spirit alive. A performance vs narration. Excellent vocal range. I feel like I just experienced a Melbourne summer and wish that I could have one of Mr. Butler's miraculous concoctions. Richly described and perfectly read. The personality of Phryne in a voice. Would you consider the audio edition of Murder on a Midsummer Night to be better than the print version? Yes. I was surprised because when I've read Greenwood's Phryne Fisher mysteries I've always enjoyed them, but Ms.Daniel really brings Phryne to life! (She's wonderful with all the characters - giving them distinct voices and inflections.) Who was your favorite character and why? Phryne is always my favorite, but Eliza had some amusing dialog in the first few chapters, occasionally battling with her socialist principles. Which scene was your favorite? Too many to have a favorite. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, but I want to do that with ALL of them!

Conspirata Audiobook by Robert Harris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Harris) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:58:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspirata Subtitle: A Novel of Ancient Rome Author: Robert Harris Narrator: Simon Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1173 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: On the eve of Marcus Cicero's inauguration as consul of Rome, the grisly death of a boy sends ripples of fear through a city already wracked by civil unrest, crime, and debauchery of every kind. Felled by a hammer, his throat slit and his organs removed, the young slave appears to have been offered as a human sacrifice, forbidden as an abomination in the Roman Republic. For Cicero, the ill forebodings of this hideous murder only increase his frustrations and the dangers he already faces as Rome's leader: elected by the people but despised by the heads of the two rival camps, the patricians and populists. Caught in a political shell game that leaves him forever putting out fires only to have them ignite elsewhere, Cicero plays both for the future of the republic and his very life. There is a plot to assassinate Cicero, abetted by a rising young star of the Roman senate named Gaius Julius Caesar - and it will take all the embattled consul's wit, strength, and force of will to stop it and keep Rome from becoming a dictatorship. In this second novel of his Roman trilogy, following the best-selling Imperium, Robert Harris once again weaves a compelling and historically accurate tale of intrigue told in the wise and compassionate voice of Cicero's slave and private secretary, Tiro. In the manner of I, Claudius, Harris vividly evokes ancient Rome and its politics for today's listeners, documenting a world not unlike our own - where the impulse toward dominance competes with the risk of overreach, where high-minded ideals can be a liability, and where someone is always waiting in the wings for a chance to set the world on fire. Critic Reviews: "Republican Rome, with all its grandeur and corruption, has rarely been made as vivid....The allure of power and the perils that attend it have seldom been so brilliantly anatomized in a thriller." (The Sunday Times, London) Members Reviews: Enjoyable Read Having listened to Imperium, I hoped for a similar tone and pace and was not disappointed. The political intrigue was brilliantly described, and the perspective of Tiro nicely used to add a common man's commentary to the historical events portrayed. I've read Harris (The Ghost and Pompeii) and find nothing is lost in the audible version of his books. The narration is first rate. The only criticism is that the gaps between chapters seem to be a tad too long-- causing me to thing my battery had drained mid-story. I highly recommend this book. An exciting and moving story of ancient Rome I've always been interested in ancient Rome, and thought I had an understanding of its politics and history. But I was amazed at how little I knew of the persons and events that led up to the fall of the Republic and its transformation into the Empire. But my experience with this superb novel was not just a history lesson- far from it. Harris takes you through these epic events in a very personal way. Tiro, Cicero's secretary, narrates and I developed a fondness both for him, Cicero, and their allies. The main plot arts through one of the most pivotal and intriguing periods in history, yet the sub-plots and characters keep the novel intimate and personal. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and am now downloading the first novel in the series (perhaps I should have started there).

Murder for Christmas Audiobook by Francis Duncan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francis Duncan) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 03:20:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder for Christmas Author: Francis Duncan Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A classic mystery for the festive season: mulled wine, mince pies...and murder. Mordecai Tremaine, former tobacconist and perennial lover of romance novels, has been invited to spend Christmas in the sleepy village of Sherbroome at the country retreat of one Benedict Grame. Arriving on Christmas Eve, he finds that the revelries are in full flow - but so too are tensions amongst the assortment of guests. Midnight strikes and the party-goers discover that it's not just presents nestling under the tree...there's a dead body, too. A dead body that bears a striking resemblance to Father Christmas. With the snow falling and the suspicions flying, it's up to Mordecai to sniff out the culprit - and prevent someone else from getting murder for Christmas. Members Reviews: Loved this classic mystery Picture old Sherbrooke House, during the 1940s, a genteel British country manor, owned by Benedict Graemea man who passionately loves Christmas. Among the many guests he invites to enjoy the holiday this season, is Mordecai Tremaine, a gentle older man, a lifelong bachelor with a love of romance, who is also an astute observer of human nature, and known to have abilities to solve mysteries. The reader quickly realizes there will eventually be a murder mystery for him to work on, in his quiet, methodical way. This book was such a great find! Written by Francis Duncan (pseudonym for William Underhill) who wrote his first detective story in 1936, as a bit of a sideline, while he worked at another job. Lost to readers for many years, he seems to have been rediscovered, and becoming acquainted with old Mordecai Tremaine (the male version of Miss Marple?) was fun. Do not look for this book to seem modernit isnt. The writing has the form popular at the time, in which the characters speak with the somewhat proper, even fussy, sort of polite style that may now sound a little stilted. Yet its such a pleasure to listen, keeping in mind that that book was written in an era when that was the norm. There are lots of characters in this book, but luckily the narrator handles them very well. Everyone has assembled in this Grand house, in the village of Sherbrooke, to celebrate Christmas. Many do not initially know each other. But they all know that old Benedict loves a really big party for Christmas, and all are prepared to help him celebrate, until of course, the inevitable murder occurs, and then the reader joins Mordecai Tremaine in having to figure out the whodunnit part. This book was fun to listen to. Im hoping to find more in this short series featuring Mordecai Tremaine. If you enjoy discovering another author who wrote during the great classic British mystery period (think Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, and others) you will love this book. More Please Murder for Christmas is a great listen. Mordeci Tremaine is a wonderful period detective. This book was originally published in 1949, the second of five Mordeci Tremaine mysteries. The characters are fun, the plot intriguing, and the solution a surprise. This is the only Francis Duncan title available in the US. I hope Audible adds more because I would like to get to know Mordeci better, and find out why he likes to read romance novels. A very unlikely story An interesting setting, but the story is very thin, and the reader is not given all the clues until the very end, when all is revealed by the detective. Ok. Story was ok. Bit boring. LOTS of preamble. Narrator was weird.

The Corpse Reader Audiobook by Thomas Bunstead (translator), Antonio Garrido

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Bunstead (translator)) — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:14:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Corpse Reader Author: Thomas Bunstead (translator), Antonio Garrido Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: As the months went by, Cí learned to tell the differences between accidental wounds and those brought about in an attempt to kill; among the incisions made by hatchets and daggers, kitchen knives, machetes and swords; between a murder and a suicide. Cí, a young scholar-turned-gravedigger in medieval China, has survived enough horrors and pain to last several lifetimes. He finally has the chance to return to his studies - only to receive orders from the Imperial Court to find the sadistic perpetrator of a series of brutal murders. With lives in jeopardy, Cí finds his gruesome investigation complicated by his old loyalties - and by his growing desire for the enigmatic beauty haunting his thoughts. Is he skilled enough to track down the murderer? Or will the killer claim him first? Members Reviews: A serious disappointment What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? More corpse reading and less of the string of unbelievable calamities that seem to beset the protagonist. Also, he is by turns quite clever in haggling and dealing with commerce, and impossibly naive in dealing with everything else. It almost felt like reading one of those horrible gothic novels from the nineteenth century. He nearly entered the 'too stupid to live' category. What do you think your next listen will be? No idea. What does Todd Haberkorn bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The reader was the best part of the book, doing various voices and using a trace of a Chinese accent. One nit I will pick, is that he mispronounced the word 'ochre', using a soft ch, as in 'cherry'. Medieval China If you can manage to wade through the first six hours or so of one calamity after another because the lead character is an idiot, it starts to get more interesting when he starts doing forensics, although I never really liked the lead character. Since it's set in medieval China there's a lot of violence and mistreatment of people. If you're accused of a crime you can't be sentenced until you confess and they beat you until you finally confess. The narrator was the best part of the book. Not My Thing Would you try another book from Antonio Garrido and Thomas Bunstead (translator) and/or Todd Haberkorn? Probably not. This book just wasn't my preference. Would you recommend The Corpse Reader to your friends? Why or why not? I might recommend to those I know prefer mysteries and/or thrillers, and have more tolerance for slow pacing. I prefer faster pacing and/or more focus on science. Any additional comments? As mentioned, this book wasn't to my taste. I listened to the first part, and just couldn't bring myself to start the second part. I think I had a problem with the pacing of the character development: the main character spends too much time being passive, and the pace of his "coming out of his shell" is too slow for my taste.

The Last Illusion Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:12:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Illusion Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 574 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Irish immigrant and private detective Molly Murphy is thrilled to have a ticket to see world-famous illusionist Harry Houdini. But before he can even take the stage, the opening act goes horribly wrongand the sensational Signor Scarpellis lovely assistant is sawed in half. In the aftermath, Scarpelli accuses Houdini of tampering with his equipment. Who else but the so-called Handcuff King could have got a hold of his trunk of tricks, which he keeps under lock and key? And it seems the maestro Scarpellis not the only one critical of Houdini. Now that hes raised the stakes to such a perilous level, lesser acts are being put out of business. With everyone on edge, Houdinis wife hires Molly to watch his back. But how can she protect a man who literally risks his life every night? Now its up to Molly to keep an eye on Houdini and find out whether these masters of illusion are simply up to their tricksor if there truly is something much more treacherous going on Members Reviews: Stop Taxing Your Delicate Ladybrain I've mostly enjoyed this series - there is definitely a formula at work here, but it results in a good, light story with attention to historical detail. However: I flat-out HATE Daniel Sullivan, the main character's love interest, and I'm quickly losing respect for Molly as she seems to be oblivious to his unrelenting sexism. Also, Daniel and Molly keep having this conversation: Molly: I need you to use your police skills to find out X. Daniel: I will not, because I disapprove of your pursuit of your career, and also I think you are a hysterical female and no crime has actually occurred, you just think there is one because you are so fantasy-prone. Molly: But (however many) people have died, and someone tried to kill me! Daniel: Then your work is too dangerous and I forbid you to pursue it. Also, you're just imagining things. Molly: I've also been receiving threatening letters/been poisoned/been locked in a trunk and thrown in the river, etc. Daniel: Your delicate ladybrain is just overwrought (pats hand patronizingly). When we are married, you will not have to think anymore, you will just do what I say. Won't that be easier? Also, stop pursuing this dangerous career, which is full of terrible danger, even though you have imagined all this danger. Adding to his terribleness, Daniel hates Molly's friends and actively works to keep her away from them, is embarrassed by her whenever he is with any of his friends or colleagues, and frequently mentions how once they are married, she will be too busy doing laundry and raising babies to do anything outside the home, in a "joking-not joking" kind of way. At the beginning of the series, there was some nice romantic tension between these two, but at this point I think the best thing that could happen would be for Daniel to die and for Molly to run off with Sid and Gus to start some sort of lesbian commune for artists and detectives. Too Much 'Lucy You've Got Some 'Splainin' to Do' Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Interesting historical fiction and interlacing of fictional characters and historical figures such as Houdini. The heroine's 'young man' is an insufferable chauvinist who becomes increasingly annoying as the series progresses. He is a distraction and inconsistent with the independence and self actualization of the heroine.

G-Man Audiobook by Stephen Hunter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Hunter) — Tue, 16 May 2017 10:50:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: G-Man Subtitle: Bob Lee Swagger, Book 10 Author: Stephen Hunter Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 248 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winner Stephen Hunter, the latest episode in his Swagger family saga - replete with Hunter's wicked suspense, vivid gun fights, and historical truths. 1934 was a pivotal year in the ongoing battle between the FBI and America's most famous outlaws - it was a year of giant personalities and huge shoot-outs, and it marked the deaths of John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, and Pretty Boy Floyd, among others. But that year, FBI agent Sam Cowley's priority was to nab the most dangerous gangster this country has ever produced, a man so violent he scared Al Capone and was booted from the Chicago mob - Baby Face Nelson. To stop him, Cowley recruited the most talented gunman of the time - Charles Swagger. When Bob Lee Swagger, now in Idaho, finally sells the land he owned in Arkansas, the developers begin to tear down the old homestead and uncover a steel case hidden in the foundation. The case contains a batch of 1934 memorabilia - a much-corroded FBI badge, a .45 automatic preserved in cosmoline, a gun clip, and a cryptic diagram, all belonging to Charles Swagger. Bob never knew his grandfather Charles, who died before he was he born, and his father Earl refuses to mention him. Fascinated by this new information, Bob is driven to find out what happened to his grandfather, and why his own father, whom he worshipped, never spoke of Charles. But as he investigates further, Bob learns that someone is following him, someone with his own obsession of finding out what Charles Swagger left behind. Members Reviews: BEST OF BOTH!!! best story writer and narrator. I'm looking for more right now. will definitely send to others. Great story Thoroughly enjoyed. Great fantasy history. Cannot wait until the next story in the series. Highly recommend. starts slow gets good Then book starts slow but gets good. Not quite riviting, but intriguing. Good job to the reader. Brilliant! Wow! What a thrill ride this book is. Terrific writing with several story lines woven together wonderfully. RC Bray's narration is flawless and he really captures the tone of the book with a flair few narrators truly have. This audiobook does not disappoint. good story. Badly produced. Mispronounced many local names. Could have found a Chicago native to help with that.

The Race Audiobook by Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clive Cussler) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:16:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Race Subtitle: An Isaac Bell Adventure, Book 4 Author: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1903 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Detective Isaac Bell returns, in the remarkable new adventure from the number-one New York Times best-selling author. It is 1910, the age of flying machines is still in its infancy, and newspaper publisher Preston Whiteway is offering $50,000 for the first daring aviator to cross America in less than 50 days. He is even sponsoring one of the prime candidates - an intrepid woman named Josephine Frost - and that's where Bell, chief investigator for the Van Dorn Detective Agency, comes in. Frost's violent-tempered husband has just killed her lover and tried to kill her, and he is bound to make another attempt. Bell has tangled with Harry Frost before; he knows that the man has made his millions leading gangs of thieves, murderers, and thugs in every city across the country. He also knows that Frost won't be only after his wife, but after Whiteway as well. And if Bell takes the case... Frost will be after him, too. Members Reviews: Up, Up, Josephine... This is the fourth installment in a series that I have truly enjoyed since the beginning. Isaac Bell is a typical Cussler-style hero. Tall, good looking, green-eyed, chivalrous, clean cut, and really, really lucky (never gets hurt really badly, and always overcomes the obstacles that the bad guys throw his way); however, Sherlock Holmes he is not! The usual five-star rating for the storyline dropped one notch this time, because Isaac's character was slow to realize the identity of one of the bad guys that he had direct contact with throughout the story. Just doesn't seem believable that the Chief Investigator for the premier detective agency of the time would be that unobservant. The terminology used by the characters seems to be true to the period; however, I got really tired of hearing "on the jump" (meaning, do it quickly). Not sure why this bothered me. I suppose I expected a broader period-specific vocabulary from the characters. The story is very creative and enjoyable. A few additional threads to follow, but all are tied together quite well. Scott Brick gave another excellent narration performance. Some of the dialects were a little unpolished, but I relate his voice with Clive Cussler stories, so as long as he's doing the performance, he gets a lot of slack from me. If you want to lose a Cussler audiobook fan, change narrators. Scott is irreplaceable. Justin Scott has a fifth book "The Thief" due out on 3-6-2012. I'm really looking forward to listening to it! Why is Cussler so much fun? Improbable people, slightly to extremely preposterous dialogue, creaky plot, stiff characters as is usual for this author and still... I love this series. I like reading about the Van Dorn detectives, I love the then new but by now antique machinery so well described and somehow or other Cussler makes it all work. He earns his money but how he makes it work is somewhat of a mystery. Disbelief gets suspended and you want to hear how it will end. (At least I did.) Does not disappoint! Book 4 in the Isaac Bell series by Cussler and Scott continues with this wonderful historical thriller. Set in 1910 this novel is about an across the US airplane race with a $50,000 prize ($50,000 in 1910 had be buying power of $1.2 million today). With such a huge prize it is little wonder that sabotage was rampant as was murder.

Murder on the Ballarat Train Audiobook by Kerry Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kerry Greenwood) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:09:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on the Ballarat Train Subtitle: A Phryne Fisher Mystery Author: Kerry Greenwood Narrator: Stephanie Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1030 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In Phryne's third adventure, Phryne is off to Ballarat for a week of fabulousness, but the sedate journey by train turns out to be far from the restful trip she was planning. What was planned as a restful country sojourn turns into the stuff of nightmares: a young girl who can't remember anything, rumours of vile white slavery, and the body of an old woman missing her emerald rings. And Phryne is at the centre, working through the clues to arrive at the incredible truth before another murder is committed. Fortunately, Phryne can still find a little time for a discreet dalliance and the delicious diversion of that rowing team of young men. Critic Reviews: "This latest mystery to feature the irrepressible Phryne Fisher, Melbourne's uninhibited 1920s private detective, begins with Phryne saving the lives of a group of travelers when someone chloroforms their train compartments. Unfortunately, an elderly woman is discovered missing and then found murdered. It's left to Phryne to unmask the killer while rescuing a young girl who suffers from amnesia. This series continues to offer a feisty main character and a vividly created and definitely unusual historical setting - the flapper Down Under." (Booklist) Members Reviews: What fun! A romp through 1920s Australia The Phryne Fisher series is great fun, featuring a heroine who is beautiful, smart, sophisticated, wealthy, independent, courageous and funny. As indicated by the title, this installment features a murder committed on a train under mysterious circumstances. Phryne, of course, takes the lead in solving the murder with great panache. She is assisted in various ways by her maid Pat, her friend Inspector Robinson, and her pet taxi drivers and investigators Bert and Cec. Along the way, she acquires two adopted daghters (Jane and Ruth), a cat (Embers), and the obligatory new lover (this one a young law student). These books are lighthearted and filled with atmosphere. However, each book does deal with a serious subject. In this case, it is sex trafficking of young girls. Phryne is the epitome of the independent woman of the 1920s, displaying great elan, living life on her own terms, and breezing through all challenges and difficulties. The very essence of Phryne is enhanced by the wonderful performances of Stephanie Daniel, who depicts Phryne's character exactly with a breezy, self-assured voice that is perfect for these books. Highly recommended for a lighthearted break from all those dark mysteries and thrillers. A real Whodunit This series came to me out of left field. I got Book 2 on a Sale and now I'm hooked. These are excellent mysteries, great characters, and just enough "Cozy" to be satisfying. Don't get me wrong, the main character is edgy, more than modern. These are well crafted, and deal with some very seamy stuff. Rather than taking a formula list of items and forcing them into an outline, these plots are CRAFTED seamlessly into a fine, smooth story. This is NOT your "Grocery Store Checkout Line Romance." These are BOOKS. Very entertaining, and well written. That said, the mysterious death on a train at night and you are off on an amazing and dangerous adventure.

Renaissance Audiobook by Oliver Bowden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Oliver Bowden) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:35:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Renaissance Subtitle: Assassin's Creed, Book 1 Author: Oliver Bowden Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 506 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, Ezio Auditore embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will learn the art of the Assassins. Along the way, Ezio will call upon the wisdom of such great minds as Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolò Machiavelli, knowing that survival is bound to the skills by which he must live. To his allies, he will become a force for change in his fight for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a threat dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy. So begins an epic story of power, revenge, and conspiracy. Members Reviews: Great story, Great Narration. Would you consider the audio edition of Renaissance to be better than the print version? I don't own printed books. What other book might you compare Renaissance to and why? Sadly, I can't think of anything. Which is good. I think of this as unique in a way. Which character as performed by Gildart Jackson was your favorite? All of them are excellent. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Anxious. Ode to no more credits! Any additional comments? This is a great adventure. The book is longer than I'm used too but the action is constant and driven. The action is always leading to something greater. The author thankfully drops all illusion of grandeur and moves from place to place with pertinent descriptions only. This is actually fantastic to me, I grow tired of authors who describe surroundings and laundry lists that bare no meaning to the characters overall actions or results. Overall thoughts are described in actions not long winded monologues. Fantastic! The narrator is brilliant! I enjoyed all of his representations of characters and his ability to pronounce proper Italian names and places (granted I am not Italian and have never been to Italy) but his talent helped with the immersion process. I thoroughly enjoyed his work and will buy the other books in this series partly due to him. The only negative I found and this could be nitpicking, is the mass of Italian places and random Italian words used in place of English. I only had one year of Italian in college and it didn't always help here. Also, there are so many places involved they should hand you a map of old Italy when you buy this book. This was originally a video game. Excellent. Since I am blind I do not have the ability to enjoy it as such. However, this is a fantastic adventure story on it's own and I highly recommend it! I only wish they would make more books out of video game story lines, it beats listening to my friends playing them. Maybe they'lll do Bioshock next! Alternate History, Machiavellian Plots, & SciFi?? Where does Renaissance rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Having ready a good number of books, this ranks fairly well. This tale is set against the rich history of the era of the Italian Merchant Princes, and if the story alone was simply historic, you'd walk away wanting to read more. It was an era of unobstructed larceny coupled with a sudden flood of wealth to fuel even the darkest ambitions. Family politics (Think mafia), clandestine societies, cults, and plans within plans within plans were the norm of this fantastic period in history.

House of the Rising Sun Audiobook by James Lee Burke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:08:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of the Rising Sun Subtitle: A Novel Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1098 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Includes an exclusive interview with James Lee Burke! New York Times best seller James Lee Burke returns with his latest masterpiece, the story of a father and son separated by war and circumstance - and whose encounter with the legendary Holy Grail will change their lives forever. From its opening scene in revolutionary Mexico to the Battle of the Marne in 1918, and on to the bordellos and saloons of San Antonio during the reign of the Hole in the Wall Gang, House of the Rising Sun is an epic tale of love, loss, betrayal, vengeance, and retribution that follows Texas Ranger Hackberry Holland on his journey to reunite with his estranged son, Ishmael, a captain in the United States Army. After a violent encounter that leaves four Mexican soldiers dead, Hackberry escapes the country in possession of a stolen artifact, earning the ire of a bloodthirsty Austrian arms dealer who then places Hack's son, Ishmael, squarely in the crosshairs of a plot to recapture his prize, believed to be the mythic cup of Christ. Along the way, we meet three extraordinary women: Ruby Dansen, the Danish immigrant who is Ishmael's mother and Hackberry's one true love; Beatrice DeMolay, a brothel madam descended from the crusader knight who brought the shroud of Turin back from the Holy Land; and Maggie Bassett, one-time lover of the Sundance Kid, whose wiles rival those of Lady Macbeth. In her own way, each woman will aid Hackberry in his quest to reconcile with Ishmael, to vanquish their enemies, and to return the Grail to its rightful place. House of the Rising Sun is James Lee Burke's finest novel to date and a thrilling entry into the Holland family saga that continued most recently with Wayfaring Stranger, which the New York Times Book Review described as "saturated with the romance of the past while mournfully attuned to the unholy menace of the present". Members Reviews: OkayI'll Say It Hackberry Holland = Dave Robicheaux. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed this story to some extent, however, my favorite author (James Lee Burke) used his most popular character's personality, foibles, quips and failures to morph Hackberry Holland into a more interesting anti-hero; one that happens to mirror in many easily recognizable ways his most endearing character, Dave Robicheaux. Thus, I say: Hackberry Holland is Dave Robicheaux, merely set in a new geographic and historical setting. This book uses so many of the same literary references and imagery (e.g. The Garden of Gethsemane) from the Robicheaux novels that I began to feel like Burke was plagiarizing himself (is that possible?). When I heard Hackberry say he was "going to take it to them under a black flag," my observations were confirmed. That's when I felt very sad. I asked myself, "Self, is Burke running out of material?" He may be, but he is still a fine writer and poet. The opening sequence is so compelling I started the novel over three times to enjoy the first several paragraphs. As for the restI think Dave is more believable.

The Generals Audiobook by Simon Scarrow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon Scarrow) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:02:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Generals Subtitle: Wellington and Napoleon 2 Author: Simon Scarrow Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Headline Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The Generals is the compelling second novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Wellington and Napoleon quartet. In the turbulent aftermath of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte stands accused of treachery and corruption. His reputation is saved by his skill in leading his men to victory in Italy and Egypt. But then he must restore order in France and find peace or victory over her enemies: England and Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington). Wellesley is leading a vast army in India, where British interests are under threat. The campaign will result in the creation of the Raj - the jewel in the British Empire's crown. Wellesley returns to England a hardened veteran and more determined than ever to end France's domination of Europe. Both Wellesley and Napoleon intend to win - whatever the cost. Who will ultimately succeed? Members Reviews: Great Historical Fiction Since I was a child I have read everything I could find about Lord Wellington and Napoleon. I must admit that when I was younger it was Napoleon I read the most about. I was so happy when I came across Simon Scarrows series called Wellington and Napoleon. This is the second book in his historical fiction series. The book begins in 1796. Arthur Wellesley (Lord Wellington) has been sent to India as Commander of the 33rd Regiment of Foot. Wellesley displays his skill and bravery that launches his movement up the ranks. Another excellent historical fiction series about Wellesley in India and fighting Napoleon in Europe is Sharp by Bernard Cornwell. Scarrow opens the first section on Napoleon with his saving the seat of government from rebelling Royalist. Then they appoint Napoleon as Commander of the Army in Italy and then the Army of Egypt. He then returns to France to begin his rise to power. The sections alternate between the two men. The book is well written and meticulously researched. Scarrow blends and weaves his story into the history of the two men and brings history to life. Scarrow writes excellent a battle scene that makes me feel as if I am right in the middle of the battle. There is so much written about both men but it is a delight to read this historical novel. If you are interested in either or both men and the Napoleonic War, this is a book for you. This is a fairly long book at about 21 hours. Jonathan Keeble does a good job narrating the book. Keeble is a voice-over artist and audiobook narrator. Keeble narrating this first book in the series. Keeble is the best Classic conflict. Read by Jonathan Keeble. As one commentator put it Keeble could make reading the ingredient list off a can of vegetable soup riveting Napoleon was not short. Great narration, and a decent story. I will likely buy and listen to the next in the series. There are just too many fallacies for me to have really become immersed in the story. Napoleon was not short by the standards of the day, and not even notably short by today's standards. He was 5'7" in the English system, but he did surround himself with tall bodyguards and was called "le petit caporal" and this leads to the confusion. Still, I would hope that an author would do enough research as to not perpetuate this myth. Also, "spitting the ball down the barrel" is often mentioned as an appropriate way to load a musket.

Murder on the Flying Scotsman Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:26:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on the Flying Scotsman Subtitle: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery, Book 4 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Mia Chiaromonte Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 305 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is the spring of 1923 and the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple is on her way to a stately home in Scotland to research her next article for Town and Country. On board the Flying Scotsman, the famous London-to-Edinburgh train, Daisy meets an old schoolfellow, Anne Bretton. Anne, along with all of her relatives, is en route to visit the deathbed of the family scion and notorious miser, Alistair McGowan. As it currently stands, Alistair's will leaves the entire family fortune to his brother Albert, and the rest of the family is rushing to his side, each hoping to convince him to change his will in their favor. Daisy, meanwhile, has her hands full taking care of Detective Inspector Alec Fletcher's young daughter Belinda, who ran away from home and stowed away aboard the train. She barely has time to take notice of the intricate family feud taking place all around her - that is, until Albert McGowan is found murdered on the train and Daisy is surrounded by an entire family of suspects. Members Reviews: Accents! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I am a fan of the Daisy Dalrymple series and always look forward to enjoying the books in audio format. The story doesn't disappoint, with Daisy and her beau's daughter, Belinda, pulled unwittingly into a family drama aboard the Flying Scotsman train to Edinburgh. Would you be willing to try another one of Mia Chiaromontes performances? The reader's performance actually detracts from the novel's flow, mostly due to her struggles (futile) with the range of British, Scottish, and Indian accents. Careful enunciation serves in large part as a upper-class British accent. She utterly fails with the Scots accent, which carries a strong flavor of Irish. The distinction among the various characters' voices is minimal, as well, making it hard to follow some of the dialogue. No complaints about Carola Dunn, but I will be very disappointed if Ms. Chiaromonte performs the next of the Daisy Dalrymple novels Audible.com offers. Enjoyable romp despite the narration Of those I've read, this is by far the best. Belinda makes an excellent addition and although I found the word puzzle they labour over to be child's play, the rest of the mystery was quite satisfying. Loved it These are fun, entertaining, light murder mysteries but don't overlook them for great listening and many entertaining hours. Good reading!!! Lovely story, Change in Narrator negatively noticeable I have really enjoyed this series so far. Light, witty, good escapist fun.The heroine is smart, sassy, but not completely unbelievable. I don't always like how she manages to skirt the law in the end for her friends, but that's literary license and not too disturbing. I also enjoy the growing relationship between her and the detective. Delightful. However, the change in narrator is VERY noticeable, and not in a good way. I have read other reviews here and I realize, as an American, I am not as sensitive or knowledgeable about the various accents/dialects she tries to speak (and apparently fails to do so). However, even as a non-native speaker, it is still apparent she cannot distinguish various characters and voices. I should say I am writing this review after having listened to a few more books in the series with this narrator. It doesn't get better.

Legacy of the Dead Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 02:11:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legacy of the Dead Subtitle: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Samuel Gillies Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 298 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The weathered remains of Eleanor Gray are found on a Scottish mountainside, and her mother, the domineering Lady Maude Gray, requires delicate treatment. This is a case that will lead Inspector Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard to Scotland, where his harrowing journey to find the truth will drag him back through the fires of his past into secrets that still have the power to kill. Members Reviews: What's up, Audible??? Why would you do this to us? I've listened to all the Inspector Ian Rutledge books leading up to this one and several later ones before I realized it was a series. I enjoyed them very much. The problem is, this is the first one that ends on a cliffhanger, so I hopped on here to get the next one right away, only to find that Audible skips over the next 5 books. I'm so angry right now I could spit! Just be warned before you listen to this one. You're gonna be left hanging. AN ADDICTIVE SERIES! Somehow I started with just one of the books in the series but soon bought all of them back to back. FYI: This is the 4th in the series. Simon Prebble, as always, is a superb narrator - much better than Samuel Gillies, who narrates like he's performing "Hansel and Gretel" to 6 year olds! No matter how hard you try, you will never guess who will be murdered and by whom. There are so many twists and turns and red herrings that the reader is always kept guessing. The Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge is a tortured soul but a great detective. He suffers from World War I "shell shock" which is what we now recognize as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that is manifested by a dead "imaginary friend" named Hamish McCloud. This adds an interesting component into how this detective acts and reacts. Hamish is to Rutledge what cocaine is to Sherlock Holmes - a dangerous nemesis that both helps and hampers. All of the books are pretty much the same plot but just different enough in locations, people, class distinctions, and twists to make each worth reading. My suggestion is to go on Google or Wikipedia to learn the order of the series and start with the first one. Each book fills in the gaps if you start somewhere in the middle but the continuity really helps. It would be nice if Audible.com would assign chronological order to books which contain a series or prequels and sequels. )I will post this same comment on all of the Ian Rutledge books that I've read.) A very complex mystery - excellent narrator If you could sum up Legacy of the Dead in three words, what would they be? That is impossible - even after listening to the book the second time I had a hard time putting it all together - not that it wasn't well plotted by the author, but it was quite complicated. What did you like best about this story? The narration is perfect for this very intriguing story - Mr. Gillies conveys the nuance of the dialogue effectively. He is a true expert! Which character as performed by Samuel Gillies was your favorite? Of course Ian Rutledge, and Hamish along with him.

Guardian of the Horizon Audiobook by Elizabeth Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Peters) — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 21:54:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guardian of the Horizon Subtitle: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 16 Author: Elizabeth Peters Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 724 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A lost journal of Amelia Peabody has been miraculously recovered: a chronicle from one of the "missing years", 1907-1908, shedding light on an already exceptional career...and an unexpected terror. Ousted from their most recent archaeological dig and banned forever from the Valley of the Kings, the Emersons are spending a quiet summer at home in Kent, England, when a mysterious messenger arrives. Claiming to be the teenage brother of their dear friend, Tarek, he brings troubling news of a strange malady that has struck down Tarek's heir and conveys his brother's urgent need for help only the Emersons can provide. The family sets off in secret for the mountain fortress from which they narrowly escaped 10 years before. The Emersons are unaware that deception and treachery are leading them onward into a nest of vipers, where a dreadful fate may await. For young Ramses, forced to keep his growing love for the beautiful Nefret secret, temptation along the way may prove his ultimate undoing. And a dark past and grim obligation have ensnared Nefret once again, as she is helpless to save those she loves most from the prison of the Lost Oasis. Rich with suspense, surprises, unforgettable characters, and the intoxicating atmosphere that has earned her the coveted title of Grand Master two times over, the remarkable Elizabeth Peters proves once again that in the world of historical adventure fiction, she is truly without peer. Critic Reviews: "Peters, as her many accolades would suggest, knows precisely what she is doing as she spins a tale of romance, derring-do, bravery, and, of course, deceptions, betrayals, and disguises in the classic tradition of H. Rider Haggard, if with tongue often in cheek." (Publishers Weekly) "A highly entertaining entry in a series that continues to delight." (Booklist) Members Reviews: The Emersons Are Back to Their Old Tricks! Guardian of the Horizon is a worthy sequel to The Last Camel Died at Noon. I suggest reading the prior book first since much of the plot of this book is built on previous incidents and relationships. Although there is enough of a back story in Guardian of the Horizon to allow it to stand on its own. The Emersons return to The Lost Oasis where they are once again called to duty to help overthrow the usurper of the Holy City, and restore the rightful king to the throne. The story is full of zany characters and screwball antics, and there are loads of laughs along the way. The book starts out a bit slow, but in the end you can't help but fall in love with the madcap Emersons. If you're a diehard fan, you'll fall in love with them all over again. The truly talented narrator brings each charater to life in this gem of the Amelia Peabody series. Four stars for being one of my favorite books in the series. What's Not to Love! I was so glad to read this book. All during the Last Camel Died at Noon, I kept expecting the things from this book to happen. I'd forgotten this was a whole other book! As always, I LOVE this series. I really like the lost oasis and its characters. I think it would be very interesting to find such a place. My favorite character shows up too. Sigh... He is the most lovable villain ever!! Of course, Amelia puts him in his place.

The Templar Salvation Audiobook by Raymond Khoury

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond Khoury) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:38:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Templar Salvation Author: Raymond Khoury Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: At last, the book more than a million fans are waiting for: the sequel to The Last Templar. With its iconic title and unmistakable cover, Raymond Khoury's million-copy- selling The Last Templar remains one of the most memorable thriller publications of the last decade. Finally, after four long years, Khoury returns to the world of the Templars with The Templar Salvation, a sequel that's every bit as eye-popping and as gripping as its predecessor. Constantinople, 1203: As the rapacious armies of the Fourth Crusade lay siege to the city, a secretive band of Templars infiltrate the imperial library. Their target: a cache of documents that must not be allowed to fall into the hands of the Doge of Venice. They escape with three heavy chests, filled with explosive secrets that these men will not live long enough to learn. Vatican City, present day: FBI agent Sean Reilly infiltrates the Pope's massive Vatican Secret Archives of the Inquisition. No one but the Pope's trusted secondi get in - but Reilly has earned the Vatican's trust, a trust he has no choice but to violate. His love, Tess Chaykin, has been kidnapped; the key to her freedom lays in this underground tomb, in the form of a document known as the Fondo Templari, a secret history of the infamous Templars. With his trademark blend of incendiary history and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Raymond Khoury's The Templar Salvation marks a triumphant return to the rich territory that launched his best-selling career. Members Reviews: A book that "jumped the shark" I am well-read in this "Da Vinci Code"; "Angels and Demons"; Templar mystery type books. I enjoyed this book, generally, except for two important things: 1. The narrator's voice did not fit the role of "Tess". He cannot do female. 2. Once the "things" (don't want to put spoilers here) are discovered and Tess gives her diatribe about why they are so important...well..that was the "jump the shark" moment for me. Yes, it's fiction. I get it. However, it would be nice if Khoury knew more about worldviews, the tenets of the religions his writing likes to bash, the way science does not coordinate with "Tessa's" diatribe. Until this, which is at the end, I did not feel the author had a hidden agenda. Just a good (not gripping but good) book ... until the diatribe and then Khoury showed his hand. To bad about that, I think. His book would have been more enjoyable and closed with less "soapboxing" if he had been able to separate some of his, apparently, ill will towards organized religion and just, simple, basic good and enthralling writing. Andrea Written for Children This was impossible to listen to. After the first half the bad guy has guns and bombs that are inexhaustible. While on the run stealing cars he has supplies that would require heavy supply trucks. Suddenly I thought, this reminds me of "Christmas Story" when Ralphy is shooting the bad guys in stripes with his bb gun. Save your money and time , pick something else. Not one of Khoury's best... I've read and enjoyed just about all of Raymond Khoury's books...except Templar Salvation, this is definitely not one of his best audiobooks.

The Curse of The Pharaohs Audiobook by Elizabeth Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Peters) — Fri, 23 May 2003 16:08:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Curse of The Pharaohs Subtitle: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 2 Author: Elizabeth Peters Narrator: Susan O'Malley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-03 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 456 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Amelia and Radcliffe arrive to find the camp in disarray, the workers terrified, and a most eccentric group of guests. A ghost even appears. This is not at all what Amelia considers an atmosphere conductive to scientific discovery. Never one to deny others the benefit of her advice and example, the indomitable Victorian sets about bringing order to chaos and herself that much closer to danger. How Amelia triumphs over the forces of evil - and those who would stand between her and her beloved antiquities - make for a delightfully spirited adventure. Members Reviews: Great second read! This is the second book in the Amelia Peabody series. I love the reader as her voice is how I pictured Amelia's to sound. It's light reading, but very entertaining! I love the Egyptian angle in these books as both Amelia and Emerson are Egyptian archaeologists. Give it a try! Great Series-Wrong Narrator I am completely addicted to the Amelia Peabody series, but I believe a major factor is the absolutely brilliant reading and characterizations of Barbers Rosenblatt. I wanted to stay with the series so I tried this book and although I enjoyed the story it was not nearly as engaging with Ms. O'malley's narration. While pleasant enough to listen to, she just doesn't capture the essence of the characters like Ms. Rosenblatt. Her attempts at accents are, at times, ridiculous. Enjoy the series, but stick to the Rosenblatt narrations. I agree..Barbara IS better The narrator of this title is positively dreary compared to the life instilled in each and every Amelia Peabody book performed by Barbara Rosenblatt. I won't buy any other titles using this reader...only Barbara Rosenblatt. I'm pretty fussy about the quality of the narrator. This one wasn't interesting enough to keep me focused throughout the entire story. Whereas Rosenblatt's interpretations of the lead characters are witty and often tongue-in-cheek, this reader made the characters downright unlikable when they weren't utter bores. A dis-service to the book and it's wonderful cast. Wrong Narrator I made the mistake of getting thes rather than the one performed by Barbara Rosenblatt. Barbara would have made this rather average Amelia wonderful, but this book can not rise above the poor narration. Still, any Amelia Peabody is better than average of any other book. :-) Oh No! Downloaded Wrong Narrator!!!! I LOVED the first book, but it was narrated by Barbara Ronsenblat. Susan O'malley sounds like a school-child asked to read in class compared to Ronenblat. She is so monotone that my mind wanders while listening and find I can't get interested. I well never download another narrated by her again! (sorry susan).

Secret Honor Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 05:60:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Honor Subtitle: Honor Bound 3 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Penguin Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A crackling new novel in the best-selling Honor Bound series, by the master of the military thriller. As with his three enormously popular series - Brotherhood of War, The Corps, and Badge of Honor - Honor Bound and Blood and Honor, W. E. B. Griffin's novels of World War II espionage in Germany and Argentina, became immediate best sellers. These are "immensely entertaining adventures" (Kirkus Reviews), "superior war stories" (Library Journal) "whose twists and turns keep readers guessing until the last page" (Publishers Weekly). Now, in Secret Honor, Griffin creates his most rousing novel yet. In Wolf's Lair, a German general works toward the assassination of Adolf Hitler. In Buenos Aires, the general's son, codenamed Galahad, falls under suspicion by the SS after a Nazi operation suddenly goes bad. In the middle of it all is OSS agent Cletus Frade, who knows the identity of them both and what they will do next if they can survive that long. For not only are SS and Abwehr officers hot on their trails in both countries, but the OSS has branded Frade a rogue agent and is determined to shake the truth from him at whatever cost. If Frade can't figure out a way to hold them all off, then the futures of all three men may be very short indeed. Written with all the special flair that Griffin's readers expect, filled with high drama and real heroes, Secret Honor is further proof, in Tom Clancy's words, that "Griffin is a storyteller in the grand tradition." Members Reviews: Another smashing book I read the reviews of this book and thought long and hard before I bought it. Most reviews trashed this title. After listening to Secret Honor I can't imagine why. Most said just rehash of the 2nd book. I didn't think so. I thought it was a continuation of the story line. I will give you this Scott Brick is 1000 times better narrator than the narrator for the 2nd book in the series. Scott makes this book come alive. My wife doesn't much care for audio books but she was listening to this title on a recent car trip with me. I was almost finished with less than an hour left. When it was finished she said "Oh no" he didn't finish the story line. To me that was one of the greatest things she could have said. I love cliff hangers and W.E.B. Griffin is a master of story lines and cliff hangers. A lot of great authors carry their characters from one book to the next and a lot of times refer back to previous titles. Griffin continues the story line from one book to another. To me that is what makes Griffin one of my favorite authors. Not to be missed In Honor Bound The honor bound series is a great show of what at what time governed the officer Corps of countries. my only question is where did honor go? I know it has been replaced by bureaucracy! Outstanding book, Outstanding narration After groaning through two awful narrators for the first two books, it was refreshing to have Scott Brick do the narration. They couldnt even correctly pronounce the main characters names. This is a fantastic series, and so I put up with horrible narration to hear the story at least once a year. Scott Brick does a credible job with Spanish and German, and he gets better with each book. He doesnt resort to cartoonish voices or demeaning ethnic stereotypes. God bless Scott Brick, and God bless W.E.B.

One Corpse Too Many Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:16:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Corpse Too Many Subtitle: The Second Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Patrick Tull Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When the castle of Shrewsbury is taken during the war between Empress Maud and King Stephen, 94 prisoners are taken, 94 are hanged. When Brother Cadfael arrives to perform the burial rites, he finds one corpse too many among the bodies stacked about the fortress. Cadfael reports the discrepancy to Stephen's newly appointed Sheriff Gilbert Prescote, who reluctantly announces it to the town, asking if anyone can identify the unknown man.Godith identifies the murdered man as Nicholas Faintree, a squire of the rebel leader FitzAlan. Investigate another case with . ©1979 Ellis Peters (P)1991 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Delightful...a colorful and authentic medieval background fraught with swordplay and a challenge to the death." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A Must-Listen! This, the second of the Brother Cadfael mysteries, introduces Cadfael to Hugh Beringar, who becomes a valued friend and the under-sheriff of Shrewsbury. In the summer of 1138, the two contenders for the throne of England have brought civil war to Shrewsbury as King Stephen battles the Empress Maud for the throne of England. Two murders have happened, both related to Stephen's conquest of the town and the flight of Maude's chief supporters. Two young people, both important to Maude's cause, are caught in the town, in hiding from Stephen. Cadfael shelters them and plots their escape, follows the clues to the murderers, and finds Hugh Beringar first a worthy opponent and eventually a staunch friend. Along the way Hugh meets the love of his life. Wonderful story, top-notch characterizations, and some thoughtful discussions on the nature of friendship and love. I've become convinced that Patrick Tull has a perfect voice for Cadfael, regardless of my love for Derek Jacobi from the PBS TV adaptations. A good listen Patrick Tull has a very realistic Welsh voice, but is still very understandable. I love this series These books do a great job of capturing the Middle Ages, the monastic life, & the role the church played in every day life. Add to that great characters, good plots, early forensics, & a narrator whose voice fits the story perfectly, and what's not to love? (Note: I don't care much for the versions read by a woman, simply because there are SO many male characters that it just works better when read by a man.) Worth Every Single Moment I'd have to break out the ole' Roget's to get enough words to describe how much I enjoyed every moment of this book and performance. A favorite This is one of my favorite Brother Cadfael stories. The story, the crime, the chase are all done very well.

Dead in the Water Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:49:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead in the Water Subtitle: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery, Book 6 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Mia Chiaromonte Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 239 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: May the best man die! In July of 1923, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple travels to Henley-on-Thames to visit her aunt and uncle, as well as to work on her latest writing assignment: covering the Henley Royal Regatta for an American magazine. Daisy plans a simple trip researching her article, enjoying the races, and, come the weekend, having a pleasant time with her fiancé, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard. But the tensions between the Ambrose team's coxswain, Horace Bott - a shopkeeper's son and scholarship student at Oxford - and rower Basil DeLancey - the younger son of an earl and all-around bounder - are constantly threatening to erupt into violence. The day after losing a race thanks to Bott's overindulgence the night before, DeLancey keels over and dies mid-race. Foul play is immediately suspected, with Bott the logical suspect. But nothing is obvious in this tangled web of jealousies and secrets, and while Inspector Fletcher investigates the murder, Daisy once again must ferret out the truth. Members Reviews: Narrator doesn't know how to pronounce the words! Where does Dead in the Water rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The story is fun but the reading is not, so it ranks near the bottom. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Sort of. It's a cozy mystery, so it's not meant to be thrilling, I think. Would you be willing to try another one of Mia Chiaromontes performances? No. This is the second reading in this series by Mia Chiaromonte, and she mispronounces words all over the place. As I've said in past reviews, specifically about Mary Sarah Agliotta, when I pay for an audiobook, I expect the reader to know how to pronounce the words. Mia Chiaromonte thinks a "fit of pique" is a "fit of pickay." And that's just one instance. It's annoying enough to make me stop listening to this series, even though the stories are fun. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It pissed me off, because, as stated above, the reader didn't bother to check the pronounciation of the words before she did the reading, and the producer didn't do anything about it. Good story, terrible narrator I am a longtime fan of Carola Dunn's Daisy Dalrymple books, but this performance was horrible. It is extremely distracting, and insulting, to have a narrator use a fake English accent (and badly); if you don't have an English narrator, just get a good narrator to speak normally! Not only was the accent totally wrong, so were the characterizations of various characters, especially of Alec, who comes across as a real jerk (which he is not). Also, the narrator mispronounced numerous placenames (Gloucester, Berkshire), as well as ordinary English-language words ("pique" does not have two syllables). I hope this narrator will not be doing the remainder of the Daisy Dalrymple books. Great story terrible narrator As always with the Daisy Dalrymple stories the story is well plotted and the main characters particularly Daisy and Fletcher are likable. I would recommend any of the books in this series. The problem with the audio book lies with the choice of narrator who tries and fails miserably to do British accents.

The Anatomists Apprentice Audiobook by Tessa Harris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tessa Harris) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:53:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Anatomists Apprentice Subtitle: The Dr. Thomas Silkstone Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Tessa Harris Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 656 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the first in a stunning mystery series set in eighteenth-century England, Tessa Harris introduces Dr. Thomas Silkstone, anatomist and pioneering forensic detective. The death of Lord Edward Crick has unleashed a torrent of gossip through the seedy taverns and elegant ballrooms of Oxfordshire. Few mourn the dissolute young man - except his sister, the beautiful Lady Lydia Farrell. When her husband comes under suspicion of murder, she seeks expert help from Dr. Thomas Silkstone, a young anatomist from Philadelphia. Thomas arrived in England to study under its foremost surgeon, where his unconventional methods only add to his outsider status. Against his better judgment, he agrees to examine Lord Edwards corpse. But it is not only the dead but also the living to whom he must apply the keen blade of his intellect. And the deeper the doctors investigations go, the greater the risk that he will be consigned to the ranks of the corpses he studies. Tessa Harris, born in Lincolnshire, holds a history degree from Oxford University, and after four years of working with local newspapers she set her sights on womens magazines. She is regularly heard on local BBC radio and over the years has interviewed such people as Margaret Thatcher, Jeffrey Archer, Anthony Hopkins, Susan Hampshire, Alan Titchmarsh, Jackie Stewart, Boris Johnson, and Uri Geller. She lives in Berkshire with her husband and their two children. Critic Reviews: CSI meets The Age of ReasonWelldrawn, intriguing cast of charactersFull of twists and turnsVivid detailsA pageturner! (Karen Harper, New York Times best-selling author) Members Reviews: Gruesome but Deftly Plotted First Simon Vance does a good job with his narration, always does. I thought he did an excellent job with the voices, especially differentiating the young doctor's Philadelphian accent from that of the English characters. I rather wish that the author of the other review had given some examples of historical errors. I didn't catch anything glaring although I did have some questions. I gave some thought to the estate being passed by inheritance but I just assumed that someone earlier had barred the entail on the estate in question. The book felt more like Andrew Taylor's Anatomy of a Ghost (also available on Audible) than Anne Perry's mysteries. Anne Perry's books generally take some social justice issue and weaves the mystery around how the issue leads up to the crime or impedes the detection of the crime. This mystery is kept within the framework of 18th century thought and social mores with a bit of a forensic stretch now and then. There are a couple of rather gruesome post mortem examinations so don't try to listen to this one when eating.

Blood's Game Audiobook by Angus Donald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Angus Donald) — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:34:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood's Game Author: Angus Donald Narrator: Damian Lynch Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-17 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Winter, 1670. Holcroft Blood has entered the employ of the powerful Duke of Buckingham. It is here that his education really begins. With a gift for numbers, Holcroft soon proves invaluable to the Duke, but when he's pushed into a betrayal he risks everything for revenge. His father, Colonel Thomas Blood, has fallen on hard times. When he's asked to commit treason by stealing the crown jewels, he puts himself and his family in a dangerous situation. As the machinations of powerful men plot to secure the country's future, both father and son must learn what it is to survive in a more dangerous battlefield than war - the court of King Charles II. Members Reviews: A great start to a new series. I have all of Mr. Donald's books and when I saw this recent release I knew it would be top notch. Knowing the history of Captain Blood I found this book very entertaining and can't wait for the rest of the series. Jack Churchill is a amazing figure in history and his character along with Holcroft Blood is going to be very entertaining indeed! All the characters are written and preformed well though my current favorite character so far is Captain Blood. From all historical accounts he really was that audacious of a man. The naration by Mr. Lynch is well done. He always provides a great performance. Bloody Ridiculous! Thomas Blood is undoubtedly one history's greatest rogues. In many ways he's not the most likeable character but certainly his story is truly remarkable. Angus Donald takes on a story which seems ridiculous in some ways but surprising amounts of it are indeed matters of historical record. For me the real cleverness of this book is that the lead is actually Holcroft Blood who is one of his sons. He is a cracking character and very well written living as he does somewhere within the autistic spectrum. His language and number skills propel him very rapidly into both career progression and then trouble. I much prefer this approach to the obvious one of making his father into a "lovable" rogue. The centre piece of the adventure is of course that audacious robbery but the book offers far more intrigue and background than just that. The machinations of the ridiculous King Charles II and his various Lords and their retainers gave the story real depth and considerable character. Damian Lynch is a quality narrator and his matter of fact delivery style suits Holcroft very naturally. He also manages to inject some colour with the brash elder Blood as well as the book's popinjays and dandies. As there were few chapter headings some scene transitions do occur so seamlessly they can be confusing unless you are concentrating. A second or two's silence might not have gone amiss. Still though this is an extremely enjoyable piece of historical fiction and a promising start to what is apparently going to be a new series with the second book coming out this time next year. It's very different to this author's previous works but just as good.

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches Audiobook by Alan Bradley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:57:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches Subtitle: A Flavia de Luce Novel, Book 6 Author: Alan Bradley Narrator: Jayne Entwistle Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1031 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: On a spring morning in 1951, 11-year-old chemist and aspiring detective Flavia de Luce gathers with her family at the railway station, awaiting the return of her long-lost mother, Harriet. Yet upon the trains arrival in the English village of Bishops Lacey, Flavia is approached by a tall stranger who whispers a cryptic message into her ear. Moments later, he is dead, mysteriously pushed under the train by someone in the crowd. Who was this man, what did his words mean, and why were they intended for Flavia? Back home at Buckshaw, the de Luces crumbling estate, Flavia puts her sleuthing skills to the test. Following a trail of clues sparked by the discovery of a reel of film stashed away in the attic, she unravels the deepest secrets of the de Luce clan, involving none other than Winston Churchill himself. Surrounded by family, friends, and a famous pathologist from the Home Office - and making spectacular use of Harriets beloved Gipsy Moth plane, Blithe Spirit - Flavia will do anything, even take to the skies, to land a killer. Critic Reviews: "If ever there were a sleuth whos bold, brilliant, and, yes, adorable, its Flavia de Luce." ( USA Today) "Irresistibly appealing." ( The New York Times Book Review, on A Red Herring Without Mustard) "Flavia de Luce, irresistibly rendered once again by narrator Jayne Entwistle, is an 11-year-old wannabe detective who has a fully functional chemistry lab and a somewhat less functional family. Entwistle's posh accent reflects the family's more fortunate past, and she manages to capture both the child that Flavia mostly is as well as her slowly emerging maturity. Secondary characters are not neglected; Flavia's various relatives and friends--especially her sisters, an aunt, and the household help--are fully realized. Newcomers to the de Luce/Entwistle world may want to start with an earlier book, but starting somewhere is highly recommended." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: One of my favorite series: try it! Was there ever a better match between character and narrator than Flavia de Luce and Jayne Entwistle? These books are funny, touching, and sometimes nail-bitingly suspenseful. I had trouble seeing with the logic of some parts of this installment, but all was wrapped up in the end in a way that made sense. I do hope there will be more in the series. Hint: don't listen to this one if you haven't listened to the previous installments. And, I do mean listen: truly a case where the narration is superior to anything one can conjure in one's head. Ahhh roooo! I've seen some mixed reviews of this novel, but I feel that it is was the best one yet. Many questions were answered and the stage was set for a new chapter in Flavia's story. This story had so many things going on. Flavia starts a very macabre quest and is interrupted. The denouement where the murderer tried to flee was the finest bit of action in the whole series so far. Flavia's sister Daphne (and to some extent Ophelia) got so much more depth revealed. I can see how some people might be put out by Flavia's personality at times, mostly in the other novels, but she was perfection in this one. There were so many character revelations or hints at revelations in this book, I was sad that there was not a new one to download immediately, a luxury I've had up until now.

The Sins of the Wolf Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:45:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sins of the Wolf Subtitle: A William Monk Novel #5 Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When her wealthy Scottish employer dies of an overdose of heart medication, Nurse Latterly is charged with murder and locked up in Newgate Prison. To save his friend from the gallows, Inspector Monk works feverishly to identify a cold-blooded killer in the victim's greatly admired - and coolly silent - family. Crack another case with . ©1994 Anne Perry (P)1995 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Perry keeps the plot taut, compelling and ringing with verisimilitude." ( Publishers Weekly)"As always, Perry's measured, literate prose and strict attention to every detail of custom, location, and culture result in pure reading pleasure." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: A great addition to the Monk canon While the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series seems to get more attention for Anne Perry because that was her first series, I actually prefer the darker William Monk/Hester Latterly series more myself, which is unusual because if you examine my library of several hundred audio books, you will see very few that are not "cozy mysteries," which most certainly does not describe Anne Perry's books. I have listened to most of the Monk series available through Audible and several that are not, and so far, this is probably my favorite of the books, as we see how the different characters react to the pressure of Hester's being charged with murder and the urgent scramble to find any evidence to use to keep her from being executed. While in general I think Perry does a good job of developing her characters in each book, the unique situation in which all the characters are placed gives her a lot more freedom to explore depths to each character not seen before. One thing that really draws me to these books is Perry's great attention to detail, whether it be in describing the historical situation (I didn't realize that at the time of these books, Scotland had its own jurisprudence system, with a jury of 15 men instead of the British 12), showing what an experience would have felt like to people of that day (i.e. the significant difference for Hester in riding the train in the second class carriage one night vs. the first class carriage the next), or the elements of Hester's nursing career (i.e. the vast difference in attitudes people carried for the upper class nurses who went to the Crimea vs. the lower class nurses who stayed at home). I gave the first two books in this series to my aunt, a nursing professor, because I thought she'd enjoy seeing the Victorian nursing system, and now all her friends, nurses and non-nurses alike, adore the series themselves too! This is one series where you do definitely want to start with Book 1 if at all possible, but after that, I have not had trouble following a non-sequential order, as the books have become available. Excellent Story Would you listen to The Sins of the Wolf again? Why? Yes, but after enough time passes so that I don't remember the details. Have you listened to any of Davina Porters other performances before? How does this one compare? Heard many of hers before--she is always excellent. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No Any additional comments? I can hear another faint voice in the background of this recording.

Sovereign Audiobook by C. J. Sansom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. J. Sansom) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:19:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sovereign Subtitle: A Matthew Shardlake Mystery Author: C. J. Sansom Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 928 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the third novel in this riveting series, barrister Matthew Shardlake is faced with the most terrifying threat in the age of Tudor England: his own imprisonment in the Tower of London. Harsh autumn winds stir the English countryside as King Henry VIII, along with a thousand soldiers and his fifth wife, Catherine Howard, make their way from London to York after a violent uprising. Shardlake and his loyal assistant, John Barack, have a secret mission - they must transport a dangerous conspirator back to London for interrogation. After a local glazier is murdered, Shardlake finds that this death seems not only connected to the prisoner, but to the royal family itself. Shardlake grows more determined when he realizes that a greater threat looms over the crown. Critic Reviews: "An engaging mix of history and fiction that Sansom has made his own." ( Boston Globe) Members Reviews: Very good mystery This is the third volume in the Matthew Shardlake mystery series. While I felt that the first book in the series was first rate I was disappointed with the second book which, I felt, had little real plot and in which the identity of the murderer was fairly obvious. I had hoped that the third volume would be better and I was not disappointed. The events of this book take place during the period when Catherine Howard was Queen and the King and Queen were on a Royal Progress to the North Country after a northern rebellion. Matthew Shardlake, who is part of the Progress because of a job he has been given, finds himself involved in the investigation of a death and that investigation takes him deeply into matters that involve the Royal Family, the succession and the rebellion. And, for him, these are very dangerous waters for him to be involved in. Everything about this book is great. The death may be an accident or may be murder. If it is murder, the reason might be pedestrian or involve treason. Matthew's position and personal safety are in jeopardy, there are many different threads to the story and they may or may not be related and, on top of that, there are sufficient red herrings that the truth is not clear until the very end. On top of all of that you get the chance to learn more about Matthew's assistant, John Barack, and the people involved in his life. All in all, as much as I liked the first volume I felt that this one was far better. Part of the enjoyment of this book is the chance to learn something about early sixteenth century life in England how people lived, how they thought, the tension between those who were still Catholic and those who now believed in the Church Of England and, most horrifying of all, imprisonment in The Tower Of London and what passed for justice at the time. This book is narrated by Steven Crossley who does as good a job as he did with the previous volumes. Individual characters are generally recognizable by their own accents and way of speaking and there is continuity of tone with the previous volumes. If you enjoyed Dissolution you should enjoy this even more. Excellent Historical Mystery This is the second CJ Sansom I have read or listened to. (I read Dissolution because I abhore abridged and that's all Audible had of that title.) I really enjoyed the historical accuracy and setting - the author is a historian. Highly recommended if you like period mysteries.

Rock with Wings Audiobook by Anne Hillerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Hillerman) — Tue, 05 May 2015 13:35:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rock with Wings Author: Anne Hillerman Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 525 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Navajo tribal cops Jim Chee and Bernadette Manuelito and their mentor, the legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, investigate two perplexing cases in this exciting Southwestern mystery from the New York Times best-selling author of Spider Woman's Daughter. Doing a good deed for a relative offers the perfect opportunity for Sergeant Jim Chee and his wife, Officer Bernie Manuelito, to get away from the daily grind of police work. But two cases will call them back from their short vacation and separate them - one near Shiprock and the other at iconic Monument Valley. Chee follows a series of seemingly random and cryptic clues that lead to a missing woman, a coldblooded thug, and a mysterious mound of dirt and rocks that could be a gravesite. Bernie has her hands full managing the fallout from a drug bust gone wrong, uncovering the origins of a fire in the middle of nowhere, and looking into an ambitious solar energy development with long-ranging consequences for Navajo land. Under the guidance of their mentor, retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, Bernie and Chee will navigate unexpected obstacles and confront the greatest challenge yet to their skills, commitment, and courage. Members Reviews: A Navago Mystery Story Officer Bernie Manuelito and Sergeant Jim Chee start a brief vacation when two cases cause them to forgo the vacation. Chee has a case of a missing women and a mysterious mound of dirt and rocks. Bernie is managing the fallout from a drug bust gone wrong. She uncovers the origins of a fire in the middle of nowhere. She is also looking into an ambitious solar energy development with consequences for the Navajos. All the while she is dealing with her sisters drinking problem. The book is well written and researched as to Navajo culture. The descriptions of the four corners area are excellent. Anne has kept the book authentic, but she has put her own signature on it. She is not duplicating her fathers style but applying her own style to the series. She features Bernie Manuelito more than Chee or Leaphorn. She has managed to keep the flavor of her fathers stories while inserting her own. In this story the author had a bit of a problem with the plot. It appeared a bit formulated. Her prior book had a better developed plot. I am looking forward to seeing what she does with the next book. The book is about ten and half hours long. Christina Delaine does a good job narrating the story. Delaine is a voice over artist and audiobook narrator. Great Book Another great book by Anne Hillerman. So glad she has continued the Chee / Leaphorn books. The stories have been seamless and just as exciting. The Navajo Police save the day again The story follows the line of the other Hillerman novels with all the characters that we love. The reading of the Navajo words and accents of the Navajo people were very distracting to me. I wish they would find a native reader for these novels!! Happy to See Anne Picking up where her father left Where does Rock with Wings rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the better ones. What other book might you compare Rock with Wings to and why? Any Tony Hillerman novels.

Damsel in Distress Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:41:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Damsel in Distress Subtitle: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery, Book 5 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Mia Chiaromonte Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 257 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In spring a young mans fancy will turn to love, and the Honorable Phillip Petrie is no exception. Daisys chum is totally smitten with Miss Gloria Arbuckle, daughter of a millionaire Yank. But before the enthusiastic suitor can pop the question, his beloved is abducted. As a distraught Mr. Arbuckle begins assembling the ransom, Phillip enlists Daisy to help him recover his missing sweetheart. Strictly forbidden to contact Scotland Yard, Daisy must resist the temptation to bring dashing Detective Inspector Alec Fletcher on to the case. But as she closes in on the abductors rural hideaway, she begins to suspect that Gloria isnt the only fair damsel whose life hangs in the balance. The fifth whodunit in Carola Dunns stylish cozy mystery series set in 1923 England once again features British heiress and Town and County writer Daisy Dalrymple. Members Reviews: Lovely Cozy Read Excellent mystery. Carola Dunn skillfully unravels her story. Daisy and company are a pleasure to spend time with as they work their way thru the twists and turns of the story Another stop in a very readable series I'm so glad I stumbled upon this series. The characters are very likable, immersed in Dunn's world of historical fiction that is so palatable one does not even realize she is learning a thing or two from our not so distant past. There are many more books to read in this series and I'm off to read the next. ..toodaloo. Simply Spiffing Good story. I love following the adventures of Miss Daisy and DCI Fletcher. Good story telling. Brilliant!! As a fan of Christie, Doyle and Bowen I was hard pressed to find period English mysteries until now. The characters are lovable without being too cookie cutter...the narrator is perfect and the stories are great. I love that I hear familiar names of posh families and famous places. Somebody for everybody I don't know who's worse, American's attempting English accents or English attempting American accents . . . it's a toss up!!

Urn Burial Audiobook by Kerry Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kerry Greenwood) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:60:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Urn Burial Subtitle: A Phryne Fisher Mystery Author: Kerry Greenwood Narrator: Stephanie Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 599 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Phryne Fisher, scented and surprisingly ruthless, is not one to let sleuthing a horrific crime get in the way of an elegant dalliance. The redoubtable Phryne Fisher is holidaying at Cave House, a Gothic mansion in the heart of the Victorian mountain country. But the peaceful country surroundings mask danger. Her host is receiving death threats, lethal traps are set without explanation around the house and the parlour maid is found strangled to death. What with the reappearance of the mysterious funerary urns, apair of young lovers, an extremely eccentric swagman, an angry outcast heir, and the luscious Lin Chung, Phrynes attention has definitely been caught. Phrynes search for answers takes her deep into the dungeons of the house and of the limestone Buchan caves. But what will she find this time? Members Reviews: Homage to the Golden Age Mysteries and Christie! This Phryne Fisher adventure is a bit different from earlier Greenwood books. In "Urn Burial," the author has decided to play a game as many earlier mystery writers did in the 1920s and 1930s, sometimes including Agatha Christie. The game involved following the Rules of Murder which had developed over the early years of the genre, and which were "codified" by mystery writer Ronald Knox in 1929. Knox set forth 10 rules, which he followed in his books (several of those books are available on Audible), including things such as there must be a large party at a country house, no magic or similar gimmicks can be used to solve the crime, there may be no Chinamen introduced into the story, and other matters. (You can find Knox's Rules set forth in the Wikipedia article on The Golden Age of Detection Fiction.) In addition to following those rules, Greenwood also pays homage to Agatha Christie in several details, including naming one of her characters Miss Mary Mead. I found the story quite engaging, although in a different manner than the previous Phryne adventures. Despite the different structure, however, Phryne is still Phryne, stylish, passionate, self confident, and very much her own woman. As is usual with Phryne books on Audible, there is at the end an interview between the author and Stephanie Daniel, the voice of Phryne, and in these conversations you always pick up a little information about Australia in the 1920s or about Australian history or grography. I have yet to find a Phryne book on Audible which wasn't fascinating, entertaining, and great fun. They all give you hours of lighthearted adventure, and I love them! Great mystery, poor personal choices. Would you listen to Urn Burial again? Why? Possibly. I haven't gotten around to listening to any of my books over again. Although I do read them over and over, so you never know. What did you like best about this story? I think as the books move on, Kerry Greenwood's descriptions and storyline get stronger. Have you listened to any of Stephanie Daniels other performances before? How does this one compare? I've been listening to the entire series. This was standard performance, I wouldn't have expected anything else--although STOP SINGING. Jeez. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes, but it's kind of a twist, so I don't want to give it away. Any additional comments? Ugh. The sex is getting to be a bit too much as far as Phryne is concerned.

What the Dead Leave Behind Audiobook by Rosemary Simpson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosemary Simpson) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 20:35:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What the Dead Leave Behind Subtitle: Gilded Age Mystery, Book 1 Author: Rosemary Simpson Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: As the Great Blizzard of 1888 cripples the vast machinery that is New York City, heiress Prudence MacKenzie sits anxiously within her palatial Fifth Avenue home waiting for her fiance's safe return. But the fearsome storm rages through the night. With daylight, more than 200 people are found to have perished in the icy winds and treacherous snowdrifts. Among them is Prudence's fiancé - his body frozen, his head crushed by a heavy branch, his fingers clutching a single playing card, the ace of spades. Close on the heels of her father's untimely demise, Prudence is convinced Charles's death was no accident. The ace of spades was a code he shared with his school friend, Geoffrey Hunter, a former Pinkerton agent and attorney from the South. Wary of sinister forces closing in on her, Prudence turns to Geoffrey as her only hope in solving a murder not all believe in - and to help protect her inheritance from a stepmother who seems more interested in the family fortune than Prudence's wellbeing. Filled with richly colorful characters, fascinating historical details, and thrilling moments of suspense, What the Dead Leave Behind is an exquisitely crafted mystery for the ages. Members Reviews: Amazing story! I could not put it down! I loved this book! I did not anticipate the many twists and turns! I couldnt put it down! I can not wait to read the next chapter!

The Forgotten Room Audiobook by Lincoln Child

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lincoln Child) — Tue, 12 May 2015 15:35:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forgotten Room Subtitle: A Novel Author: Lincoln Child Narrator: Johnathan McClain Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1826 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: New York Times best seller Lincoln Child returns with a riveting new thriller featuring the charismatic and quirky Professor Jeremy Logan, renowned investigator of the strange and the inexplicable, as he uncovers a long-lost secret experiment only rumored to have existed. Jeremy Logan (The Third Gate, Deep Storm) is an "enigmalogist" - an investigator who specializes in analyzing phenomena that have no obvious explanation. In this newest novel, Logan finds himself on the storied coastline of Newport, Rhode Island, where he has been retained by Lux, one of the oldest and most respected think tanks in America. Just days earlier, a series of frightening events took place in the sprawling seaside mansion that houses the organization. One of its most distinguished doctors began acting erratically - violently attacking an assistant in the mansion's opulent library and, moments later, killing himself in a truly shocking fashion. Terrified by the incident and the bizarre evidence left behind, the group hires Logan to investigate - discreetly - what drove this erudite man to madness. His work leads him to an unexpected find. In a long-dormant wing of the estate, Logan uncovers an ingeniously hidden secret room, concealed and apparently untouched for decades. The room is a time capsule, filled with eerie and obscure scientific equipment that points to a top-secret project long thought destroyed, known only as "Project S." Ultimately the truth of what Project S was...and what has happened in that room...will put Logan in the path of a completely unexpected danger. One of his most thrilling novels to date, The Forgotten Room is replete with veiled, fascinating history and all the exhilarating action and science that are the hallmarks of a Lincoln Child blockbuster. Members Reviews: Felt like some Chrichton style was channeled in. Any additional comments? I have always enjoyed Lincoln Child's works and of course his collaborations with Douglas Preston. This new Jeremy Logan entry was fun in all the usual Lincoln thriller ways. Great atmosphere creation, eerie mysteries to be solved, A good amount of science for plausibility, and action to round out the thriller. Beyond the usual fun of Lincoln Child's works, two things in this particular novel made it all the more enjoyable. First we get a lot more of Jeremy Logan's history shown to us as the story takes place at a think tank he was attached to about 10 years ago. I always love it when Lincoln Child does this with his characters. Similar to how Agent Pendergast eccentricities become almost endearing when we find out his back story, Logan's history with his start at Yale and current work seem to become become a sort of natural evolution of his character as we learn more about his time at the Lux think tank. Definitely one of the highlights of the book for me. Second, the mysteries and sciencetific explanation while of course still being fiction are top notch. Mr. Child must have done a serious amount of scientific research to create this story. This particular book felt very reminiscent of Micheal Crichton's Andromeda Strain & Congo. Not that the storyline or setting is similar in anyway to those two books but rather how well the science is fleshed out for us.

Let Me Die in His Footsteps Audiobook by Lori Roy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lori Roy) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:41:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Let Me Die in His Footsteps Author: Lori Roy Narrator: Andi Arndt, Emily Woo Zeller Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the spellbinding and suspenseful Let Me Die in His Footsteps, Edgar Award winner Lori Roy wrests from a Southern town the secrets of two families touched by an evil that has passed between generations. On a dark Kentucky night in 1952, exactly halfway between her 15th and 16th birthdays, Annie Holleran crosses into forbidden territory. Everyone knows Hollerans don't go near Baines - not since Joseph Carl was buried two decades before - but armed with a silver-handled flashlight, Annie runs through her family's lavender fields toward the well on the Baines' place. At the stroke of midnight, she gazes into the water in search of her future. Not finding what she had hoped for, she turns from the well, and when the body she sees there in the moonlight is discovered come morning, Annie will have much to explain and a past to account for. It was 1936, and there were seven Baine boys. That year Annie's aunt, Juna Crowley, with her black eyes and her long blond hair, came of age. Before Juna, Joseph Carl had been the best of all the Baine brothers. But then he looked into Juna's eyes, and they made him do things that cost innocent people their lives. Sheriff Irlene Fulkerson saw justice served - or did she? As the lavender harvest approaches and she comes of age as Aunt Juna did in her own time, Annie's dread mounts. Juna will come home now to finish what she started. If Annie is to save herself, her family, and this small Kentucky town, she must prepare for Juna's return and the revelation of what really happened all those years ago. Members Reviews: Well written, great suspense... ... great tension, great character development, and well read! I could hardly stop listening. Intricate and Beautiful If you love Southern literature this book is a treasure. The story is complex and fascinating. The female narrators southern voice is so soft and authentic. The book is rich in Southern folklore and tradition. Was Not Impressed Would you try another book from Lori Roy and/or Andi Arndt and Emily Woo Zeller ? Absolutely not. What was one of the most memorable moments of Let Me Die in His Footsteps? There were none. How could the performance have been better? If the readers had tried to remember that the story was set in rural Kentucky and spoke the dialogue so that they did not sound like a couple Weather Channel women. Did Let Me Die in His Footsteps inspire you to do anything? It inspired me to research lavender farming in Kentucky because nothing regarding farming tobacco or lavender rang true. Any additional comments? I used to rely on the people who select Edgar winners to find new authors and excellent books. I will no longer trust them. Surprised that it won an Edgar I found the story to be slow-moving and verbose. There were a couple of good surprises but all in all it was not one of my favorite books.

The Face of a Stranger Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:46:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Face of a Stranger Subtitle: A William Monk Novel #1 Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1135 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A tragic accident leaves Inspector Monk with amnesia just moments after he solves the murder of a popular Crimean war hero. Forced to redo his entire investigation, a frustrated Monk faces a desperate murderer who will do anything to keep the inspector from discovering the truth twice. Members Reviews: promising start to the series I'm very glad to see this first book of the Inspector Monk series on Audible. Every time I finish an Anne Perry mystery I wish she had edited the thing just once more to tighten dialogue or tidy plot points, but I keep downloading them. They are engaging, with good setting details of Victoian England and fairly interesting characters. She is not a mistress of atmosphere like P D James, but Perry does consistently create better than average atmospheric light historical mysteries without graphic sex or violence and without too much of the dark side. Even if you're not enough of a Perry fan to contemplate listening to the entire series, this first instalment has added interest due to the brain injury of the protagonist and a slightly earlier setting than Perry's Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series. By the way, whoever wrote the publisher's summary in the product description obviously did not read the book--Monk's antagonist is his brain injury irself-- that's what most makes this book worth reading. Enjoyed it but editing would help a lot As detective fiction goes, I enjoyed this and plan to listed to the next in the series. But ditto to the reviewer's comment about the need for more editing. Really tiresome at points -- millions of repetitive, unanswerable questions (who am I?) that can't be answered b/c of total amnesia. In print you can skim that stuff but for audio, I might recommend an abridged version. I like Davina Porter much better than most narrators, and, for me, narrators are as important as the novel itself. A bit tedious ... Saved by the narrator Can an author present too much character development? If so, then "The Face of a Stranger" verges on such excess. It does get a bit tedious listening to William Monk anguishing over his amnesia -- almost to the point of whining. He is, improbably, attempting to hide his amnesia from his acquaintances and co-workers, while continuing to function as a detective. One can semi-understand -- given that he is living in Victorian London, with no disability insurance -- Monk's wanting to conceal his amnesia from his boss; but I kept wondering why he didn't want to tell his loving sister about his affliction, for Pete's sake? Also, speaking of character development, why did Monk's boss start off with a jolly, compassionate, friendly demeanor -- when he visits Monk in the hospital -- then transform into Monk's meanest enemy a few chapters later? "The Face of a Stranger" does have some flaws; but, on the other hand, it introduces an intelligent series that truly brings Victorian times to life. If you like historical fiction -- particularly the Victorian era -- then I think that you will enjoy Anne Perry's novels very much. As an extra, added bonus, the most beautiful female voice in all of Audiobookdom narrates "The Face of a Stranger," practically compensating for this novel's minor shortcomings.

Honor Bound Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:15:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Honor Bound Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 661 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: First Lieutenant Cletus Frade is fresh from Guadalcanal. He teams up with Second Lieutenant Anthony Pelosi and Sergeant David Ettinger for the most critical OSS operation of the war. Under the direction of the mysterious Colonel Loman, they venture into a simmering stew of German and Allied agents, collaborators, and government security thugs, of men and women hiding their pasts and plotting their futures - all in supposedly neutral city of Buenos Aires. Critic Reviews: "Griffin's reconstruction of upper-class Argentine society in the 1940s provides an exotic and credible setting for a tautly written story whose twists and turns will keep readers guessing until the last page." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Worth the listen The book started slowly but as you listen you begin to like the main characters, father, son, and the other characters linked to them. I'm not normally a fan of military based novels but will puchase other books in the series by this author. I would have given this book 4.5 to 5 stars with the exception that it ended a bit abruptly. I would have liked a bit more follow up on the relationships the author developed throughout the novel but still well worth listening to. Not Bound When will I learn? I read the first book of Semper Fi, thought it was pretty good and when several more of Griffin's book went on sale, I bought three. This is the second I bought and it is awful. Nothing happens in this book. I stuck it out for eleven chapters, but lost patience. Dick Hill is my favorite narrator and he did a good job, although I will agree with others I did not like the echo effect. If you have listened to any of McCaffery's Dragon books, then you know what I an talking about. An Enjoyable Listen Any additional comments? I read the series years ago, now I want to revisit them all in audio format. About the only complaint that I had was that someone should have told Dick Hill that the name Jorge is pronounced "Hor-Hey" and not "Hor-Gay". That was just annoying. Other than that I enjoyed it. An excellent military thriller! 86 year old William Edward Butterworth III has been authoring or coauthoring military thrillers under his own name and various pseudonyms for 57 years. During that period he has released over 160 novels about one-third of which are available in audiobook format. Butterworth's best known pseudonym is W.E.B. Griffin. Honor Bound is one of many military thrillers released under the Griffin pseudonym; some are coauthored with his son William Edward Butterworth IV. The best of the books are written by Griffin alone. Honor Bound is an excellent military thriller with outstanding narration by Dick Hill. I highly recommend all of the W.E.B. Griffin novels written without a coauthor. Most of the novels are narrated by either Dick Hill, Scott Brick, or Eric G. Dove who are three of the very best. Honor Bound Great! Great! Great! You need more books to listen to by W.E.B. Griffin. Fred Flavin

Kindred Audiobook by Steve Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Robinson) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:30:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kindred Author: Steve Robinson Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 395 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Jefferson Tayte is good at finding people who don't want to be found. For years he has followed faint genealogical trails to reunite families - and uncover long-hidden secrets. But Tayte is a loner, a man with no ties of his own; his true identity is the most elusive case of his career. But that could all be about to change. Now Tayte has in his possession the beginnings of a new trail - clues his late mentor had started to gather - that might at last lead to his own family. With Professor Jean Summer, his partner in genealogical sleuthing, he travels to Munich to pick up the scent. But the hunt takes them deep into dangerous territory: the sinister secrets of World War II Germany, and those who must keep them buried at any cost. When their investigations threaten to undermine a fascist organisation, Tayte and Summer know time is running out. Can they find their way to the dark heart of a deadly history before they become its latest victims? Members Reviews: Timley Steve Robinson has taken his subject to a literary best. His story telling hits the mark. He has taken Jefferson Tate to a timely and relevant place. The social impact of dealing with Germany world war II and the descendents of war. He never evades the monstrosity of that war and weaves a challenging mystery that keeps you on your toes and guessing. When the mystery incl u does modern crimes it holds you. This book has historical thought provoking impact. Love all these books In love all the Jefferson Tayte books but this was the best so far. Wonderful story line, kept on the edge of your seat for what would happen next. Can't wait for the next book. Please keep them coming. Simon Vance is the best at reading these stories and makes them all come to life. Thanks Great book! I have loved every book in this series. Each one is different , and I can't wait to keep reading! Jefferson Researches His Story After 4 novels where Jefferson does genealogical research for others, he finally gets to his story. Like the other stories this one is riveting! Can't wait for the next installment! Particularly given how this one ends! Simon Vance is the perfect narrator for the story. Best yet! Superb read and suspenseful to the end. Not being up on the history so cannot say how much is fact and how much is fiction I still found it extremely believable either way! A great twist at the end I did not expect. Looking forward to the next Jefferson Tate mystery. Get writing, Mr. Robinson!

Pharaoh Audiobook by Wilbur Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wilbur Smith) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:07:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pharaoh Subtitle: A Novel of Ancient Egypt Author: Wilbur Smith Narrator: Mike Grady Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: An epic historical adventure set in ancient Egypt from the New York Times best-selling legend Stephen King has called the "best historical novelist". One of the world's best-selling authors, Wilbur Smith returns to ancient Egypt in a breathtaking epic that conjures the magic, mystery, romance, and bloody intrigue of a fascinating lost world. Taita, the pharaoh's advisor and hero of Desert God and River God, once again finds himself caught up in a whirlpool of ruthless intrigue that threatens the very foundations of the beloved empire he has pledged his life to protect. Plunged into dangerous and deadly waters more treacherous than the Nile, he must use his intelligence, alchemy, and cunning to protect his pharaoh and keep safe all he loves. Filled with danger, passion, and a thrilling battle for power, Pharaoh will leave fans of George R. R. Martin, Bernard Cornwell, and Dan Brown rejoicing. Members Reviews: HUGE Disappointment Any additional comments? Let me start off by saying that I'm a big fan of Wilbur Smith. It's too bad he didn't write this book. At least, from reading the other reviews on Amazon, that's what people are thinking. This book is so awful. It is not a historical novel, it should be in the fantasy section. Let me start with the narration. If you have listened to the other books in this "series", sorry, you will be disappointed. There is a different narrator with an English accent. I like English accents. However, when the narrator got to certain "rough" characters, he switched to a strange Eliza Doolittle accent. So distracting. If they are not British, they won't have a stupid Cockney accent! If you don't know anything about ancient Egypt or don't care to know anything about ancient Egypt, you might enjoy it. The plot is ridiculous, the language is ridiculous, the characters are ridiculous. Who ever wrote this book, did absolutely no research on ancient Egypt. There are so many inconsistencies with the other books. For example, Pharoah Thamose is alive !!! And he has a whole new set of children!! It's like he has a dopple ganger that is living in a parallel universe. Taita is praying to Zues, a Greek god. And Inana (an ancient goddess of Mesopotamia) is speaking to Taita in the form of a bird! There is a forest on the banks of the Nile!!! Cleopatra and Ramses are married!!! What?! AND there are unicorns!! Yes, you read that right!! UNICORNS!!! This is when I stopped listening. Where did you go, Wilbur Smith?? Maybe his dopple ganger wrote the book. It's almost insulting. NOT written by Wilbur Smith Like others who reviewed this book, I can say one thing. NOT written by Wilbur Smith. Wilbur Smith is a genius. I love him as an author. My favorite book of all times is River God. Read it several time and loved it more each time. Taita is an amazing character. He is a genius, an engineer, an artist, a doctor, an inventor, a poet. But he is also a eunuch and a slave. His moral fiber and his integrity are infallible. His capacity to love is boundless and the quality of his love for his friends, his proteges and the women in his life is refined, honorable, respectful and intense. The Taita in Pharaoh is but a shadow of the Taita of the other books.

A Breach of Promise Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 14:51:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Breach of Promise Subtitle: William Monk, Book 9 Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Terrence Hardiman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The plaintiffs in a sensational breach of promise suit are wealthy social climbers Barton and Delphine Lambert, suing on behalf of their beautiful daughter, Zillah. The defendant is Zillah's alleged fiancé, brilliant young architect Killian Melville, who adamantly declares that he will not, cannot, marry her. Not even to his counsel, distinguished barrister Sir Oliver Rathbone, will Killian explain his rejection of rich and charming Zillah. Utterly baffled, Rathbone turns for help to his old comrades in crime - Monk, the private investigator who knows his city like the back of his hand, and fearless nurse Hester Latterly. But even as they scout London for clues, from Mayfair to sordid Devil's Acre, the case suddenly and tragically ends. An outcome that no one - except a ruthless murderer - could have foreseen. Members Reviews: A Favorite Anne Perry Book "A Breach of Promise" has long been one of my favorite Anne Perry stories. The thing that first drew me to her books is the interesting detail of daily life in Victorian England, especially including the depiction of the place of, and restrictions on, women in that day and age. They were truly chattels under the law, the property (like livestock) of their fathers and then their husbands, totally dependent upon the men in their life. When upper-class women married, their entire fortunes (if any) became the property of their husbands. They were not allowed to work or engage in any past time which might provide them with an income to live on, and their only chance of independence was to survive the death of their husbands with no other male available to inherit. This book in particular takes a hard look at the prospects of an unmarried woman in that society. It has all the features which I enjoy in reading Anne Perry: well-rounded characters, both the leading characters (Monk, Hester, and Oliver Rathbone) and the secondary and incidental ones. There is also the obligatory trial that occurs in almost every William Monk story. And this book also has a surprise twist that leads to the ending; an ending that is smoother and not as jolting as some of Ms. Perry's "tacked on" climaxes. She also gives us a peek at Monk and Hester's future at the very end. Although I still miss hearing Davina Porter's narrations of the Anne Perry books, I found Terrence Hardiman's reading to be quite good and better than David Colacci's efforts. I do wish that all the books of the Pitt and Monk series were available from Audible so that I could listen to the entire series in order. But this book does very well standing alone. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Good one for Anne Perry Any additional comments? There were enough twists and turns to keep my interest. It took a while for me to catch on to the subtle foreshadows. Very nicely done. It was done well right to the end. Very slow start This book was much slower than others i have read in the series. The last one third was good enough to take it to four stars.

By Gaslight Audiobook by Steven Price

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven Price) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:27:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Gaslight Subtitle: A Novel Author: Steven Price Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A literary tour de force of a detective's ceaseless hunt for an elusive criminal. By Gaslight is a deeply atmospheric, haunting audiobook about the unending quest that has shaped a man's life. William Pinkerton is already famous, the son of the most notorious detective of all time, when he descends into the underworld of Victorian London in pursuit of a new lead on the fabled con Edward Shade. William's father died without ever finding Shade, but William is determined to drag the thief out of the shadows. Adam Foole is a gentleman without a past, haunted by a love affair 10 years gone. When he receives a letter from his lost beloved, he returns to London to find her. What he learns of her fate - and its connection to the man known as Shade - will force him to confront a grief he thought long buried. A fog-enshrouded hunt through sewers, opium dens, drawing rooms, and séance halls ensues, creating the most unlikely of bonds: between Pinkerton, the great detective; and Foole, the one man who may hold the key to finding Edward Shade. Steven Price's dazzling, riveting By Gaslight moves from the diamond mines of South Africa to the battlefields of the Civil War on a journey into a cityscape of grief, trust, and its breaking, where what we share can bind us even against our darker selves. Members Reviews: Heavy damp reading What made the experience of listening to By Gaslight the most enjoyable? Setting in time and place and the believable way the charters were drawn. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) By the end I did not care I just wanted it to end. Any additional comments? This book drags on and on. Well written enough to keep me plugging away at the book but I would not recommend it to any of my friends. I felt that the author needed to go on Prozac and do a rewrite. Much ado about nothing. John Lee always does a wonderful narration. The story reminds me of The Name of the Rose. When it ended, all I thought was ...What??? one of the best and most intriguing stories I have heard in a long time! Highly recommend it to anyone liking mystery stories. Dissatisfied Not sure what i am thinking about that book, i like criminal and i do enjoy long books. But this one felt like could easily finished half way. I did struggle, narrator not to emotional with different roles. Story nothing that i will remember. Great story hurt by weak plot twist. Loved the story and it's plot lines. Some plot twist did not really work well.

The Pale Criminal Audiobook by Philip Kerr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Kerr) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:39:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pale Criminal Subtitle: Berlin Noir Author: Philip Kerr Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 585 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In this second book of the Berlin Noir trilogy, The Pale Criminal brings back Bernie Gunther, an ex-policeman who thought he'd seen everything on the streets of 1930s Berlin - until he turned freelance, and each case he tackled sucked him further into the grisly excesses of Nazi subculture. Hard-hitting, fast-paced, and richly detailed, The Pale Criminal is noir writing at its blackest and best. Critic Reviews: "A superb tour of Berlin on the edge of an abyss and a cynical, dashing leading man." ( St. Louis Dispatch)"Echoes of Raymond Chandler but better on his vivid and well-researched detail than the master." ( Evening Standard) Members Reviews: Esxcellent Historical Fiction; Gripping ... I've only done reviews for a handful of the hundreds I've listened to from Audible and other sources. The vast majority of selections one finds are ok, reasonably entertaining, decent narration, ... they pass the time. I tend to review when I find the book either a real turkey or, on the other hand, quite a find. This one is the latter category ... it's a really good piece of historical fiction with outstanding narration. I'm a fan of WW II historical dramas and films and this one kept kept reminding me of the incredible 2001 film "Conspiracy", about the Wannsee Conference where the Final Solution was hammered out, especially in its stark portrayal of Reinhard Heydrich who was also a central figure in "Conspiracy". But "The Pale Criminal" is also an excellent mystery in the noir manner about a serial killer of young girls in 1930s Nazi Germany. And it does an interesting psychological thing with its twists on psychotherapy, Jung, and others. I really, really liked this book, and am going to go looking for more by Phillip Kerr. Second Book in the Series - Better than the First I must qualify my review by saying I am infatuated by books written about this era, and of course love the detective novel genre. I enjoyed the first book in this Bernie Gunther detective series, but this one was much better in that the story was more riveting and multi-faceted, whereas the overall story in the first book was a little flat. Not only does the author give the reader/listener a taste of what life was like in pre-WWII Nazi Germany, a fictional tale built around actual historical characters is always one I truly enjoy. I am looking forward to moving on to the third book in this series. For those who enjoy this book I would also recommend Ken Follet and several of his books such as, Eye of the Needle, Hornet Flight, and Jackdaws. John Lee, the narrator is one of the best and does not disappoint in this effort. He is top notch as usual! Overall Highly Recommended!! Another classic by Kerr I am a real crime novel affaciando - and I can honestly say that Kerr is up there with Chandler and Hammett. OK, maybe not on the same level, but he's still writing - and headed in the right direction. This book evokes a thrilling story of good and evil with lots of great characters and plot twists. Enjoy. Very intense One can really experience the by the period of this story in Germany the utter helplessness and deepening of despair of the same non radical Germans caught within a truly evil and twisted government.

Miss Seeton Sings Audiobook by Heron Carvic

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Heron Carvic) — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:35:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miss Seeton Sings Subtitle: A Miss Seeton Mystery, Book 4 Author: Heron Carvic Narrator: Phyllida Nash Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-17 Publisher: Prelude Books Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When a flood of perfectly faked banknotes hits the market, retired art teacher Miss Emily Seeton, the Yard's famed MissEss', is chosen to investigate a respected Geneva bank. Somehow, the forger is also mixed up in the theft of valuable paintings, so it's set an artist to catch an artist.' But Miss S. is new to air travel surely the names Geneva and Genova' must be the same place? Bamboozling both the crooks and the police who vainly try to keep tabs on her, innocently humming the fraudsters' musical password, she trips gaily along the dangerous trail. Serene amidst every kind of skullduggery, this eccentric English spinster steps in where Scotland Yard stumbles, armed with nothing more than her sketchpad and umbrella! Members Reviews: Just okay I have thoroughly enjoyed the first three Miss Seeton books. They're all well-written with interesting plots and a setting that suits MissEss quite well. This book is also well written, but Miss Seeton has been taken out of England to Italy, France and Switzerland and landed in a mix of several confusing plots that never seem to resolve. Toward the end of the book Miss Seeton reflects on her homesickness and the fact that she feels out of place and disorientated in her present surroundings. Once again, MissEss has put her finger on the problem. I hope that the next book finds her back where she thrives, in the village of Plummergen, where she always finds herself and her brolly plenty to be going on with. MissEss Stars in "What's up, Doc?" This 4th book in the delightful and funny Miss Seeton (âMissEss") series reads like the old "What's up, Doc?" movie that was directed by Blake Edwards and starred Barbra Streisand and Ryan Reynolds. Or, if you prefer, it reads like a "Pink Panther" movie script. It's quirky and fun, filledwith some new characters as Miss Seeton makes her first trip abroad for Scotland Yard, nabbing criminals in Italy, Switzerland and France, while hob nobbing with the financial elite of the Continent. A word of caution: while "light" like a usual cozy mystery, there is a page of darkness near the end that I had to skip, but the cozy fare quickly returned for the finale. This series improves with each book After reading the first three, although I did like the story itself, wasn't exactly sure if I understood or even liked Ms. Seeton. What was her claim to fame? Just a bumbling fool or an elderly woman with a cunning ability to solve crimes? Well, she's no Miss Marple! Instead, she's a good soul with a kindness extending to her perception of others. She does get into some dangerous situations but mainly due to her widely publicized reputation for solving crimes. Her claims to fame extend to astute observations of people and her uncanny ability to draw people as they truly are rather than portray them based on outward appearance. Her duty to doing what's right even in the face of danger endears her to the police as well as the public. She, of course, is unaware of her reputation for solving crimes and believes herself to be identi-kit artist who assists the police in identifying persons-of-interest. Now, I understand and I like her and the cast of characters who short her. Good read you can finish in a few hours. Finally! Out of the Obnoxious Village! This one was actually not half bad.

Racing the Devil Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 02:11:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Racing the Devil Subtitle: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 430 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Scotland Yard's Ian Rutledge finds himself caught in a twisted web of vengeance, old grievances, and secrets that lead back to World War I in the 19th installment of the acclaimed best-selling series. On the eve of the bloody Battle of the Somme, a group of English officers having a last drink before returning to the front make a promise to each other: if they survive the battle ahead - and make it through the war - they will meet in Paris a year after the fighting ends. They will celebrate their good fortune by racing motorcars they beg, borrow, or own from Paris to Nice. In November 1919 the officers all meet as planned, and though their motorcars are not designed for racing, they set out for Nice. But a serious mishap mars the reunion. In the mountains just north of their destination, two vehicles are nearly run off the road, and one man is badly injured. No one knows - or will admit to knowing - which driver was at the wheel of the rogue motorcar. Back in England one year later, during a heavy rainstorm, a driver loses control on a twisting road and is killed in the crash. Was it an accident due to the hazardous conditions? Or premeditated murder? Is the crash connected in some way to the unfortunate events in the mountains above Nice the year before? The dead driver wasn't in France - although the motorcar he drove was. If it was foul play, was it a case of mistaken identity? Or was the dead man the intended victim after all? Investigating this perplexing case, Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge discovers that the truth is elusive - and that the villages on the South Downs, where the accident happened, are adept at keeping secrets, frustrating his search. Determined to remain in the shadows, this faceless killer is willing to strike again to stop Rutledge from finding him. This time the victim he chooses is a child, and it will take all of Rutledge's skill to stop him before an innocent young life is sacrificed. Members Reviews: Todd Has Done It Again! Another fantastic book in the Ian Rutledge series! And the narration by Mr. Prebble was excellent. His often times brooding voice totally captures Rutledge. His range of female voices of course is not as good as the male ones but that does not detract. The story was gripping from beginning to end! If you haven't read or listened to the Ian Rutledge series, you have missed out!!! Deception and Murder I guess I didn't like this story as much as I wanted to. It is a good story of deception and murder. I can't say exactly why I came to dislike the story, but I did. This story is simple yet complicated. It's about vengeance, old grievances, and secrets. The story begins with a group of scared soldiers making a promise to each other before returning to the front during the First World War. They promise to meet in Paris with their motor cars in one year if they survive. Murder and attempted murder begins with that reunion and the focus move from France to England, and Scotland Yard's Inspector Ian Rutledge is the investigator. I've enjoyed listening to the Inspector Rutledge stories but this one lost my initial interest. These stories tend to have a few threads that spool out in a slow methodical way. Mr.

The Book of Fate Audiobook by Brad Meltzer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brad Meltzer) — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:46:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Fate Author: Brad Meltzer Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 957 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Eight years later, Boyle is spotted, alive and well, in Malaysia. In that moment, Wes has the chance to undo the worst day of his life. Trying to figure out what really happened takes Wes back to a decade-old presidential crossword puzzle, mysterious facts buried in Masonic history, and a 200-year-old code invented by Thomas Jefferson. But what Wes doesn't realize is that The Book of Fate holds everyone's secrets. Especially the ones worth dying for. The Book of Fate. What does it say about you? Critic Reviews: "Meltzer's many fans will enjoy this substantial meal of a book." (Publishers Weekly) "Skillfully written...the plot fluidly integrates historical fact and fiction....Fans of thrillers that reach far back into history will be, well, thrilled." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Too Much Psychobabble I got through this one, but I don't know how. The basic plot line is pretty good and the reader does his usual first-rate job. The main character strikes me as having been marinated too long in the current therapeutic culture to be an action hero. Nearly 95 percent of the book passes before our poor little, traumatized Everyman begins to suck it up and do what needs to be done. There is also too much agonizing over loyalty questions in a political setting. Hello? Politics? Loyalty? What are you thinking? There is also a lot of gratuitous bickering among the members of the supporting cast. It's fine to provide occasional diversions, but these seemed just to kill time. They did not advance the plot and did not amuse me. Maybe I'm being hasty, but Brad Meltzer is off my list for the time being. He has too much competition for me to bother with him. Story is sidetracked by repeatedness and errors. I drive a minimum of 1,000 miles per week and most of that time is spent "reading" audiobooks. I have to say that this book was a let-down for 3 main reasons. First, I was ecpecting a "National Treasure" type storyline filled with deep conspiracies and secret societies. The conspiracies turned out to be very shallow not so much unbelievable as uninteresting. Second, the story is dotted with several annoying little errors. Reviewer 'Bob' pointed out that "exploding flashbulbs" are no longer used. Also mentioned in the book is a 9mm Sig Revolver -- should be pistol -- as well as a tow truck with matching yellow sirens -- wouldn't the sirens be audible and the LIGHTS be yellow? Lastly, although the caracter relationships are well developped -- the caracters themselves are hard to care about. The protagonist is so self-pitying and whiny, you almost hope for the worst just to shut him up. not the book you expected If you are expecting a Da Vinci Code-type of mystery, with secret societies and conspiracies reaching into the upper levels of the US government, this is not that book. I think whoever wrote the synopsis of the book was trying to cash in on DaVinci Code furor, and really misrepresented this book. Any reference to the Freemasons could have been removed and the book would have not been the less for it. That being said, it was a good book. It was suspenseful, entertaining, full of charcters that I was interested in, and it kept me guessing the whole time.

Killer Smile Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:40:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Smile Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 317 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Mary DiNunzio gets a terrifying telephone call while she's working late, then goes home to find a shadow lurking at her front door. When a lawyer close to her turns up dead, Mary begins to suspect that the case she's been working on, involving the suicide of an Italian-American in an internment camp during World War II, may not be ancient history after all. ©2004 Lisa Scottoline (P)2004 Recorded Books, Inc. and © 2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Editorial Reviews: Spunky, young lawyer Mary DeNunzio becomes passionately entwined in a dusty, old estate settlement involving an Italian-American immigrant who comes to life in Mary's imagination. When an associate is murdered, Mary is convinced it's related to her case and pursues the truth against all odds. Barbara Rosenblat deftly delivers many colorful secondary characters. Her treatment of older people is especially sensitive and credible. She presents the heroine with an almost neutral voice, underplaying Mary's South Philadelphia identity. An interview with the author at the end of the recording provides entertaining insight, especially on the topic of Italian-Americans interned during WWII. Critic Reviews: "Scottoline skillfully weaves a complicated, gripping, and fast-paced tale, at turns comical, nerve-wracking, and enlightening." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Three Cheers for Rosenblat! I have to defend my very favorite audio reader of all time, after reading the awful reviews of 'Killer Smile.' Perhaps the producer did fall down on the job here, but I would implore listeners to try Elizabeth Peters' Amelia Peabody series read by Rosenblat; I usually select my audible monthly choices from Rosenblat's performances. I think she has the most incredible facility with voices and accents I have ever heard...and as a performer myself, I am a great admirer of her craft! Great book! I've never read Scottoline before but I was impressed. The book was exciting and full of tidbits of humor. I plan to listen to it again now that I know the ending! Not her best, but good enough? Since the pickings have been slim, and I had been awaiting this book's release to Audible, I was very excited to download this title. I cannot say I was disappointed, but I also cannot say I was satisfied. I will say, however, that in hindsight, I would have waited & picked another title. I give this book a three-star rating. It doesn't hold a candle to Scottoline's previous work. Beautiful Mix of History and Mystery Mary DiNunzio has hit a dead end on a case she's working on involving an Italian American sent to an internment camp during World War II. It's a pro bono case, and everyone involved is either dead or failing. So why is the previous lawyer on the case dead? And why is she being followed, robbed, and scared? Soon Mary realizes that someone is quite serious about making the past stay buried, along with the truth. Barbara Rosenblat reads this with real character, and the pacing is excellent.

Lightning Men Audiobook by Thomas Mullen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Mullen) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 03:15:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lightning Men Subtitle: A Novel Author: Thomas Mullen Narrator: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the acclaimed author of The Last Town on Earth comes the gripping follow-up to Darktown, a "combustible procedural that will knock the wind out of you" (The New York Times). Officer Denny Rakestraw, "Negro officers" Lucius Boggs and Tommy Smith, and Sergeant McInnis have their hands full in an overcrowded and rapidly changing Atlanta. It's 1950, and color lines are shifting and racial tensions are simmering. Black families - including Smith's sister and brother-in-law - are moving into Rake's formerly all-white neighborhood, leading some residents to raise money to buy them out while others advocate a more violent solution. Rake's brother-in-law, Dale, a proud Klansman, launches a scheme to rally his fellow Kluxers to save their neighborhood. When those efforts spiral out of control and leave a man dead, Rake is forced to choose between loyalty to family and the law. He isn't the only one with family troubles. Boggs has outraged his preacher father by courting a domestic, and now her ex-boyfriend has been released from prison. As Boggs, Smith, and their all-black precinct contend with violent drug dealers fighting for turf in new territory, their personal dramas draw them closer to the fires that threaten to consume Atlanta once again. With echoes of James Ellroy and Denis Lehane, Mullen demonstrates in Lightning Men why he's celebrated for writing crime fiction "with a nimble sense of history...quick on its feet and vividly drawn" (Dallas Morning News). Members Reviews: A Little Too Much Thomas Mullen certainly gives his readers the service they want with Lightning Men. Building off the previous novel, Darktown, Mullen goes deeper into the plight of Boggs and Smith and their careers as Atlantas first African-American police officers. He builds on the story of Officer Denny Rakestraw, a white officer who is not totally opposed to the idea of black officers, but finds himself living in a transition town white suburbia now threatened to become another Darktown. Mullens plot twists and turns with real estate deals, moonshine and marijuana, and tensions between the always-incompetent KKK and their threatening successors, the Colombians. All and this more is breached cover-to-cover in one of the very few times that the old adage once made famous by Sir Mick about too much never being enough is unfortunately not true as Lightning Men suffers from that dreaded curse of sequelitis. You know, that stigmata is not entirely fair. Lightning Men is a compelling, well-written, and highly entertaining read. Mullen fleshes out 1950s Atlanta and presents the attitude of the city and the blatant bigotry throughout. Mullen digs deeper with his plot, tying various, complicated threads to key characters and letting the reader watch it all unfold. Yet, some of this plot is too obtuse. The map presented sprawls and rambles as long and as wide as Peachtree Street. Maybe Mullen binge watches Game of Thrones and as such, gives too much importance to the B-, C-, and D-story arcs, thus taking away the importance and the very relevance of the A-story. Crime novel readers dont want a ramble down a shady lane in the sun. They want a punch to the gut. Hard punches. With a blow to the nose and a killer uppercut to knock you out.

Rattle His Bones Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:32:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rattle His Bones Subtitle: The Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries, Book 8 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 158 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The eighth installment in this cozy mystery series features Daisy Dalrymple at the Museum of Natural History, a place of fascination - and murder. In the summer of 1923, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple makes what should be an uneventful research trip to the Museum of Natural History quite an eventful day - with her nephew, Derek, and her soon-to-be stepdaughter, Belinda, in tow. But as she interviews the various curators for her article on the museums of London, she soon discovers that the Museum of Natural History is a hothouse of professional rivalry and jealousy. Much resentment exists, particularly between Dr. Smith Woodward, the keeper of geology, responsible for the fossil collection, and Dr. Pettigrew, the keeper of mineralogy, responsible for the museum's fabulous gem collection. On a later trip, as closing time nears, Daisy hears two voices followed by a tremendous crash and rushes into the next hall to discover Dr. Pettigrew dead - murdered amid a pile of dinosaur bones. Daisy's fiancé, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard, is assigned to investigate, and together they must unravel a most baffling case of missing gems, dispossessed European royalty, professional rivalry, and a murder most foul. Members Reviews: Ok story but terrible narration The narrator is a very unfortunate choice, every single one of her accents grates and sounds false. Story is quite good, although the social commentary is quite insipid at times, well constructed and thought out reasons for who commits the crime. my review definitely not as good as the others...actually I struggled to get through this book. very predictable Meh, it wasn't that bad or that great We are well into the series, feeling fairly comfortable with our cast of characters and understand Daisy's world now. The story held my intetest, but Daisy is becoming so annoying I almost quit this book. I'm sick of Daisy getting into trouble because of the asinine choices she makes, waiting there so cute and vulnerable, for the man folk to come and save her.....blah! Give us the old Daisy back because this configuration of her sucks. Loved story, not performance I really liked Bernadette Dinne and Mia Chiaromonte who narrated earlier books in this series. Much more nuanced and subtle performances of all the reoccurring characters. Delightful as always Just wonderful adventure! Quite a challenge to work this one out! Love Daisy and Alec and the repertoire between them!

Still Life with Murder Audiobook by P.B. Ryan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P.B. Ryan) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:47:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Life with Murder Subtitle: Nell Sweeney Mystery, Book 1 Author: P.B. Ryan Narrator: Leigh Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Patricia Ryan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 244 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Boston, 1868: The dawn of the Gilded Age, an era of burgeoning commerce and invention, of unimaginable new fortunes and lavish excessfor some. Born into dismal poverty, young Nell Sweeney scratches by on her wits and little else until fortune blesses her with a position as nursery governess to the fabulously wealthy Hewitts. But she soon learns that ugly secrets lurk beneath the surface of their gold-plated world. The Hewitts eldest son, William, a former Union Army battle surgeon and the black sheep of the family, was reported to have died three years before in a notorious Confederate prison camp. But one snowy February afternoon, his parents learn that he is, in fact, still aliveand in jail for having murdered a man while intoxicated on opium. Infuriated by his sons deception and convinced of his guilt, August Hewitt forbids his wife from coming to Wills aid, so she begs Nell to help exonerate him. Nell finds that she must delve into the kind of dark and treacherous underworld she thought shed left far behind if she is to unearth the truth before the hangmans noose tightens around William Hewitts throat. Critic Reviews: "A beautiful combination of entertaining characters, minute historical research, and a powerful evocation of time and place. I'm very glad there will be more to come." (New York Times best-selling author, Barbara Hambly) "P.B. Ryan makes a stunning debut with Still Life With Murder...I can't wait for the next installment." (Best-selling author, Victoria Thompson) "If you like fast-moving, accurately drawn, historical mysteries, you won't go wrong by trying Still Life With Murder." (Reviewing the Evidence) Members Reviews: Outstanding mystery and narration! If you could sum up Still Life with Murder in three words, what would they be? Thrilling, compelling page-turner! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The combination of terrific writing, a well-crafted plot, and exquisite narration added up to a delightful listening/reading experience. I didn't want it to end. Which character as performed by Leigh Ryan was your favorite? My favorite was Nell Sweeney, the sleuth. I'd never experienced Leigh Ryan's narration before, but now I'm going to look for her name! Her voice quality is lovely and easy to listen to, she reads with feeling, she handles accents well, and she manages to differentiate between different speakers smoothly and clearly. Unlike some female narrators who rough up their voices to do male characters, Ms. Ryan was able to indicate a male voice in a much more listenable (and nondistracting!) way. Altogether, a great choice of narrator for this book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I wish I could! I listen in the car during my commute, but this book and narrator were so good, I continued to listen after I got home. I almost never do that. Any additional comments? Only that I'm eager to listen to the rest of the series! I was swept away by Nell's search for the truth... What did you love best about Still Life with Murder? Still Life with Murder is the first book of an amazing mystery series which follows governess, Nell Sweeney, as she goes through 1860s Boston, looking to uncover the truth about a grisly murder that is tied to the upper-class family she works for.

City of Lies Audiobook by Victoria Thompson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victoria Thompson) — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:25:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: City of Lies Author: Victoria Thompson Narrator: Kate Forbes Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: An exciting new series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles - from the beloved national best-selling author of the Gaslight Mysteries. Every woman plays a part - but some are more dangerous than others. Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many roles; unlike most, hers have made her a woman on the run. Living on the edge of society, Elizabeth uses her guile to relieve so-called respectable men of their ill-gotten gains. But brutal and greedy entrepreneur Oscar Thornton is out for blood. He's lost a great deal of money and is not going to forgive a woman for outwitting him. With his thugs hot on her trail, Elizabeth seizes the moment to blend in with a group of women who have an agenda of their own. She never expects to like or understand these privileged women, but she soon comes to respect their intentions, forming an unlikely bond with the wealthy matriarch of the group whose son, Gideon, is the rarest of species - an honest man in a dishonest world. Elizabeth knows she's playing a risky game, and her deception could be revealed at any moment, possibly even by sharp-eyed Gideon. Nor has she been forgotten by Thornton, who's biding his time, waiting to strike. Elizabeth must draw on her wits and every last ounce of courage she possesses to keep her new life from being cut short by this vicious shadow from her past. Members Reviews: Learn while you read I always appreciate stories based on or during historical events. This book was not only interesting but also entertaining. Elizabeth Miles as she calls herself is a grifter,engaged in large swindlers of deserving marks. Unfortunately one of the cons goes sideways and she has to enterprise quickly to avoid her marks revenge. She hides in the crowd of suffrigettes who are protesting in front of the Whitehouse and the plot goes from there. I enjoyed the characters and the intelligence of not only the heroine but also the women who sacrificed their well-being and reputation to gain voting rights for women. It's a good read and I recommend it highly. City of liesA Conterfit Lady novel This was some book. I did not know about the way the woman were treated trying to get the vote. We take it for granted now. I can't say I loved this book only because it was so horrible in those times for woman. The storyline and characters were great. You write a very informed book. I really learned something from this book. I highly recommend this book. Diana Romano SOME HISTORY OF THE SUFFRAGIST MOVEMENT AND AN ARTFUL DECEPTION AN entertaining depiction of a con artist and her struggles to maintain her con when facing the goodness of others and the presence of true love. She solves her problems with outraged victims eventually thru a praiseworthy con and acknowledges and accepts the true love in her life. Very good. Great read. Historically accurate with the plight of women in their quest to vote. The ending was rushed and their was a loose end SPOILER she didn't break off her engagement Interesting read. I chose this rating because I enjoyed the book. I learned a lot about the women's movement in its early years. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction.

The Case of the Left-Handed Lady Audiobook by Nancy Springer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nancy Springer) — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:24:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Left-Handed Lady Author: Nancy Springer Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Two-time recipient of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery, New York Times best-selling author Nancy Springer is known for her beloved Tales of Rowan Hood, her award-winning Arthurian novels, and her critically acclaimed The Case of the Missing Marquess - the first of her compelling mysteries starring the precocious sister of Sherlock Holmes. Members Reviews: Brilliant, imaginative, original, and....fun! Any additional comments? Nancy Springer deserves much credit. The concept of a 'Sherlock Holmes Younger Sister' young adult genre could have been as dull, vapid, and predictable as -- sorry -- the old 'Nancy Drew' serials. But Ms. Springer has created a genuinely inspired character of depth, passion, emotion, and isn't afraid to make her fallible and and occasionally unlikeable -- in other words, a believable fourteen-year-old girl. While Enola can be a bit unlikeable at times, overall she is a magnificent, resonant character, easily as fascinating as her older brother, or brothers, to be precise, even if Mycroft doesn't appear all that often in Conan-Doyle's canonical tales.It's also impossible not to admire the detail and significant differences that a female point of view in Victorian England that Springer has decorated the tale with. It was such a male-dominate society that one forgets that females were little more than property of men, who generally had little regard for the distaff's intelligence, reasoning ability, or even sense of moral purpose. As we watch Enola, and -- vicariously -- her mother try to navigate these murky waters, I can't help but admire both female Holmes 'alternate' use of the imprisoning foundation garments of the day, the bustle, corset, and other various 'dress enhancers' to better, and frankly brilliant, purposes. In this, Book the Second (to borrow Ms. Springer's chapter headings), Enola becomes somewhat more settled with the idea of 'doing quite well on her own', to use her mother's turgid phrase. This book flows more easily, inevitable as so much of the first book had so much unavoidable 'back story'. And readers may possibly be interested that this polishing and honing continue in the following books; they simply get better and better. The performance by Katherine Kellgren is spot-on, as well. Her fine sense of timing, and of pitch, pacing and her excellent grasp of accents from Home Counties, to Eatonian, to East End Cockney was lovely, quite entertaining, and there was never any doubt as to whom was speaking. Brilliant! While this novel may be directed towards a young adult market, it is so multilayered that adults will enjoy it as much as the teenaged reader. As I said at the beginning, Nancy Springer has a magnificent achievement in this book. She is an ornament to the writing profession. However, I'm afraid that she has made a series so genuinely gripping that she might have to keep producing them for her eager audience. So please, Ms. Springer -- keep Enola away from Reichenbach Falls. Fantastic story but definitely PG-13 I got this story for my 8 year old since it was in the kids section. There were many college level words and Old English prose that were hard for her to understand. Then the story takes a dark and sinister turn so I stopped the recording for her and resumed listening by myself.

The Marriage of Mary Russell Audiobook by Laurie R. King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laurie R. King) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:27:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Marriage of Mary Russell Subtitle: A Short Story Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Author: Laurie R. King Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 423 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Laurie R. King takes listeners way back in her best-selling series with this audiobook short story, as Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes embark upon the riskiest adventure of their partnership: their wedding. Though she cannot entirely discount the effects of the head injuries they were both suffering at the time, Mary Russell is delighted by Sherlock Holmes' proposal of marriage. After all, they have become partners in crime, and she has recently come into her inheritance: What remains but to confirm the union with her mentor-turned-partner with the piece of paper? Russell's pragmatic side tells her to head straight to the registry office - until Holmes surprises her with a sentimental wish to be married in the chapel of his ancestral manor. There's just the small issue of ownership: The house is not exactly his, and he is most definitely not welcome there. Of course, such obstacles have never deterred Sherlock Holmes before, and they certainly won't keep him from concocting an elaborate scheme to evade angry dogs and armed butlers - all in the name of wedded bliss. Members Reviews: a quick adventure I loved this sweet short! Full of fun, but true to the L.R.K. characters I've come to love. As always, J. S. does a fabulous job bringing the characters to life. Surprised by Joy A sincerely wonderful story here's hoping for many more in the years to come. I would recommend this story to anyone who is come to love Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes I grew up loving James bakers Sherlock Holmes character Laurie R Kings Sherlock Holmes is a perfect per trail of that same character seamlessly continued into the future I sincerely hope you all enjoy this book and I would recommend all of her other titles and the Russell Holmes series A Fine Addition A very nice little nugget of Russel/Holmes goodness; well worth the modest cost. And Jenny Stirling does her usual excellent job of bringing Mary to life. Extraordinary Beginning well fitting! Yes finally! The extremely fitting, well written, well read, companion novel. It bridges the gap, the missing piece of the puzzle, of Sherlock and Mary. A lovely little tale That fills in some of the missing pieces in the early Holmes-Russell marriage. as usual Jenny Sterling's rich voice has added to the mix, and the melange of characters is delightful. More insight into Mrs Hudson and Mycroft, too. My only complaint, as usual with a Holmes-Russell tale is that it ends too soon

The Honorable Mr. Darcy Audiobook by Jennifer Joy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Joy) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:08:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Honorable Mr. Darcy Subtitle: A Meryton Mystery, Book 1 Author: Jennifer Joy Narrator: Nancy Peterson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-16 Publisher: Jennifer Ramirez Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When his freedom means the loss of hers...can anyone win? Fitzwilliam Darcy has avoided the entrapments of dozens of desperate maidens seeking a wealthy husband...until the Netherfield Ball. He could lose himself in her fine eyes, but there's just one problem: She doesn't want him. Elizabeth Bennet seeks a brief respite from the crowded ballroom only to find herself wrapped in the arms of the one man she despises - Mr. Darcy. When Darcy's enemy is shot to death, he must choose between Elizabeth's freedom and his own honor. To complicate matters further, Elizabeth is not one to stand idly by when her future is on the line. With a killer on the loose, can she help Darcy reveal the truth before he's accused of a crime she knows he didn't commit? Or will she become the next victim? The Honorable Mr. Darcy is the first novel in Jennifer Joy's A Meryton Mystery romance series set in England's captivating Regency era - when a gentleman's manners were regarded as highly as a lady's reputation and a happy marriage was the ultimate prize (although a fortune was never frowned upon). If you like falling in love with Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth as they fall for each other, then you'll love this sweet romance-mystery variation of Jane Austen's timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice. Listen to The Honorable Mr. Darcy to satisfy your craving for a fast-paced mystery interwoven with a heartwarming, wholesome romance today! Members Reviews: Great story great narration Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes I couldn't guess the mystery Any additional comments? This was a very fun audiobook and the narrator did a great job with differciating between the voices. I have read the original pride and prejudice countless time, I have watched all the different movies made from it. I have also read a few books that were loosely based on it but they have all been contemporary. This was my first time reading something like this book. It was exactly what the title says, a variation of the original story. It has the same cast of characters and the story starts from the ball in the Bingley's house with everything exactly happening the same upto that point. The mystery was great and it kept me guessing up until the very end. The pace was slow a bit the middle, if I'd been reading I probably would have skipped a little bit but the audio was entertaining and I truly enjoyed this book and the writing. I would definitely read the next installment in the series when it comes out. Great Who-done-it What did you love best about The Honorable Mr. Darcy? I have always enjoyed the "what-ifs" and this book really filed that. The characters of Darcy and Elizabeth were pretty true to their roots. Who was your favorite character and why? LIzzy was my fave. she was just as headstrong as in the original novel. Which scene was your favorite? I'd rather not answer this due to spoilers for other readers. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did, but due to pesky adulting duties i could not. Any additional comments? Loved the narrator. She didn't ruin the book as so many others do. Elizabeth is the Bomb If you could sum up The Honorable Mr.

The Other Side of Silence Audiobook by Philip Kerr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Kerr) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:08:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Other Side of Silence Author: Philip Kerr Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 441 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author Philip Kerr, the much anticipated return of Bernie Gunther in a series hailed by The Daily Beast as "the best crime novels around today". Once I'd been a good detective in Kripo, but that was a while ago, before the criminals wore smart gray uniforms and nearly everyone locked up was innocent. Being a Berlin cop in 1942 was a little like putting down mousetraps in a cage full of tigers. The war is over. Bernie Gunther, our sardonic former Berlin homicide detective and unwilling SS officer, is now living on the French Riviera. It is 1956, and Bernie is the go-to guy at the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, the man you turn to for touring tips or if you need a fourth for bridge. As it happens, a local writer needs just that - someone to fill the fourth seat in a regular game that is the usual evening diversion at the Villa Mauresque. Not just any writer. Perhaps the richest and most famous living writer in the world: W. Somerset Maugham. And it turns out it is not just a bridge partner that he needs; it's some professional advice. Maugham is being blackmailed - perhaps because of his unorthodox lifestyle. Or perhaps because of something in his past, because once upon a time, Maugham worked for the British secret service, and the people now blackmailing him are spies. As Gunther fans know, all roads lead back to the viper's nest that was Hitler's Third Reich and to the killing fields that spread like a disease across Europe. Even in 1956, peace has not come to the continent: Now the Soviets have the H-bomb, and spies from every major power feel free to make all of Europe their personal playground. Critic Reviews: "Narrator John Lee and author Philip Kerr's German cop, Bernie Gunther, have been together for a while now, but familiarity hasn't dimmed their affinity for each other.... Lee's telling interpretations of oily ex-Nazis, local rich folk, the elderly Maugham and his un-closeted gay set, and Gunther's love interests help color Kerr's undecorated writing and add to the book's undisputed pleasures." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Sardonic Bernie goes to French riviera I am a big fan of Philip Kerr's Bernie Gunther books, but I have to agree with the lukewarm reviews of the latest stories, including this one. It's 1956 and Gunther is working as a hotel concierge on the French Riviera under an assumed name. Bernie is confronted to the blackmail of a very famous writer and, as investigates, other skeletons from WW2 come out of the closet. The writing is smooth, but the plot at time deceiving and convoluted. I read it to the end and am still looking forward to the next Bernies book but this one wasn't one of the best. I am mixed on John Lees performance : a bit too crafted and turns into comedy what should be a noir with drama and real suspense Nobody beats Bernie This is one of the better series in mystery fiction, and this offering is no exception... As usual Bernie finds himself knee deep in the proverbial smelly stuff, and somehow makes it amusing... I love the historical aspect to these novels, and this one gives a double dose w/ both world history and literary history... We see the very beginning of the cold war getting it's legs and the casual, and not so casual digs at the French are deliciously entertaining... I clipped several to send to friends...

Monk's Hood Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:06:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monk's Hood Subtitle: The Third Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Patrick Tull Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 241 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When a fatal draught of Monk's Hood turns up in the dinner plate of a guest at the Shrewsbury abbey, fingers point at half a dozen likely suspects, including an abashed and bewildered Cadfael. ©1980 Ellis Peters (P)1991 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "Pure pleasure ... Peters' stories have everything - colorful monks, touching young love, marvelous atmosphere, a fascinating and complex detective, and most important of all, ingenious puzzles." ( The Armchair Detective) Members Reviews: The Series Hits Its Stride The early books (at least chronicles 1-5) in the Brother Cadfael series are a must for anyone who enjoys historical murder mysteries. Indeed, Ellis Peters pioneered the genre, now littered with many such series covering almost all periods of history and just about every continent (no Antarctic sleuths yet, that I know of). I think Monk's Hood, the "third chronicle," is the book in which this series really hit its stride. The mystery itself is sound and has a unique resolution that may sadden some. The revelations from Cadfael's past expand the hero's character, and the "monastic politics," as exemplified by Prior Robert and his lackey Brother Jerome, lend spice to the action. I decided to try the Patrick Tull narration for this one. I've listened to a couple of the books read by Stephen Thorne, who I find to be competent but dull, and one by Derick Jacobi, whose voice for some reason seems wrong (it's probably me, I'm afraid Sir Derick will never be anyone but Emperor Claudius to me). I wavered between finding Tull's delivery painfully slow (his renditions of any book are always much longer than other readers' presentations of the same material) and thinking it eminently suitable to the setting and character of the story. I'll have to give Johanna Ward a try next. I'm not sure whether the number of "Caedfaelic" narrators available to choose from is a testament to the enduring popularity of this series or to liberal copyright availability; probably a bit of both, and it's nice to have the variety. Enjoyable In Monk's Hood, someone is poisoned by the misuse of one of Brother Cadfael???s preparations, so our medieval detective is well-motivated to find out who. Cadfael is a bit handicapped by not having Hugh Beringar in charge of the investigation, by Prior Robert being in charge of the abbey in the abbot's absence, and we get to enjoy the fun, including listening to one of Brother Jerome???s smarmiest, most unctuous little speeches, this time directed toward Cadfael. Personally, I wanted to go kick the weaselly Jerome (and I apologize to the four-footed furbearing animal!) right in the butt. Differences between English and Welsh law and customs are a significant part of the story. I had forgotten how good the story is, and Patrick Tull has now become my favorite narrator of the Cadfael chronicles. Good Listen This is a very good story and the narrators Welsh accent is well done, but very understandable. Highly Recommend! Where does Monk's Hood rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It is one of the best historical mystery series (in general) that I know of. This particular book is one of the best so far. First in series I've listened to.

The Red Hill Audiobook by David Penny

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Penny) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 14:08:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red Hill Subtitle: Thomas Berrington, Volume 1 Author: David Penny Narrator: Ian Russell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-16 Publisher: Rivertree Print Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1482 the Englishman Thomas Berrington is living in the last remnants of Moorish Spain. A physician, he is an unwilling friend to the most powerful man in the kingdom. When bodies start to turn up, each showing the marks of a savage attack, Thomas is asked to investigate. When one of the Sultan's wives is brutally murdered, what begins as a reluctant task turns into a fight for survival. Together with the eunuch Jorge, Thomas attempts to hunt down the killer before they become his next victims. Except nothing is as it seems - friends turn into enemies and enemies into friends. Thomas's investigation lays bare the secrets of the Red Hill and the people who inhabit it. His discoveries culminate in a battle not only for his own life, but for the lives of those he loves. Members Reviews: Not to my liking. What would have made The Red Hill better? Did not listen long enough to know. Would you ever listen to anything by David Penny again? NO. Too much violence, bad language and sexual content. What about Ian Russells performance did you like? What I heard was good. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. Wish books had ratings. This would be an R. Not my cup of tea! I'm sorry, but the whole story seemed ridiculous to me. The narrator was quite good, but the whole thing reminded me of a low budget movie about Sultans, harems, slaves, sex, soldiers, etc., etc.! I barely made it all the way through. Worth it for the second novel First, Ian Russell's narration is excellent, as always. Very good character differentiation, including among female characters, not always a strength for male narrators. As for the book, the first 2/3 is very good - solid characters with backstory, good flow, believable plot. Then something goes kind of haywire, and the execution turns into kind of a mess. Repeated exposition, people running this way and that, unsupported decisions, changes in character definition to justify plot points (including a sudden memory glitch in a character who never would have forgotten such a thing). It was frustrating, because it wasn't necessary -- the evidence had been set up well. It felt like the editor quit part way through. HOWEVER! I had inadvertently listened to the second book in this series, Bone Breaker, which was excellent, no such problems, very enjoyable (also narrated by Ian Russell). It would have been better if I had listened to this one first to understand the relationships... but I'm not sure I would have gone on to the next one if I'd started here. So! Listen to The Red Hill, enjoy, suspend your disbelief through the messy bits, then move on to Bone Breaker, a real treat.
Our hero a dunce. Struggled to finish it. Reader had a pleasing voice, but wooden delivery. Not impressed Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Sorry the author was too fixated with his villan masterbating for my tastes.... just couldn't get through the book. Has The Red Hill turned you off from other books in this genre? no What didnt you like about Ian Russells performance? Not my fav. Did The Red Hill inspire you to do anything? quit listening to the book

The Devil's Workshop Audiobook by Alex Grecian

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Grecian) — Tue, 20 May 2014 16:41:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Workshop Subtitle: Scotland Yard's Murder Squad, Book 3 Author: Alex Grecian Narrator: John Curless Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 308 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Scotland Yard's Murder Squad faces the most shocking case of its existence, in the extraordinary new historical thriller from the author of the acclaimed national best seller The Yard. London, 1890: Four vicious murderers have escaped from prison, part of a plan gone terribly wrong, and now it is up to Walter Day, Nevil Hammersmith, and the rest of Scotland Yard's Murder Squad to hunt down the convicts before the men can resume their bloody spree. But they might already be too late. The killers have retribution in mind, and one of them is heading straight toward a member of the Murder Squad, and his family. And that isn't even the worst of it. During the escape, the killers have stumbled upon the location of another notorious murderer, one thought gone for good but now prepared to join forces with them. Jack the Ripper is loose in London once more. Members Reviews: Thin Plot with Lots of Gore I found this book very disappointing. I had read the first two books and they were quite good. The first in the series is by far the best. This book takes place over a 2 day period and deals with recapturing escaped prisoners. One of the escapees is Tailor who was the murderer in the first book of the series, and the other is Jack the Ripper, who has been hidden in an underground cell since his capture. A few prisoners are quickly rounded up but the Tailor and Jack are still on the loose. At the same time that Day and Hammersmith are hunting escaped prisoners, Day's wife is giving birth with the assistance of Dr. Kingsley and his daughter Fiona. Part of the story takes place in the catacombs of London where Jack has chained Day to the wall. What follows is an overly long conversation between Jack and Day. When Jack leaves, Day miraculously uses his cuff links to unlock his chains and sets off after Jack despite his wounds. As one would suspect the Tailor heads for Day's house followed by Jack. What follows is lots of gore, a detailed description of Mrs. Day's labor, blood everywhere, Jack carves up the tailor in Jack the Ripper style. Just about then Day and Hammersmith arrive - more mayhem and blood and gore. Finally Mrs. Day's gives birth and we hear about a new mass murderer called The Harvest Man and Jack escapes. This sets the scene for the next book in the series which obviously will have Jack the Ripper and The Harvest Man on the loose. As I said there is not much plot here - more a short story than a novel. It is padded with monologues, detailed description of giving birth, and carving up victims Jack the Ripper style. There is very little suspense in the story. We know who the bad guys are from the start, so we get lots of blood and gore in detail to pad the book out. I would hardly call this a mystery - it is nowhere near as good as the first two books which were real mysteries. Violent and Lacks Coherence This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I liked the first book very much, and the second one was good. They had good plots and were interesting for what they showed of the day. I liked the Doctor who was pushing the edge of forensic science. But this one was violent for the sake of shock value. The violence was so far unrealistic, especially for the medical capabilities of the day, that they lost all connection with reality.

Dark Fire Audiobook by C. J. Sansom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. J. Sansom) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:29:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Fire Subtitle: A Matthew Shardlake Mystery Author: C. J. Sansom Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1136 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Winner of the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger Award, Dark Fire revisits acclaimed master of historical fiction C. J. Sansom's colorful and rapier-witted lawyer, Matthew Shardlake. Set in 1540, this beguiling tale of murder and mayhem is set against a rich backdrop of medieval London. Here, hunchbacked Matthew Shardlake is called upon to investigate the peculiar case of a young woman accused of murder. Members Reviews: Murder & Intrigue ~ Lawyers & Psychopaths This is a terrific historical mystery, enveloping you in two great mysteries (and several minor ones) played out in the world of Tudor England. This is an exceptionally well-told tale. Listening, you are almost overcome by the stench of 16th Century London, with its uncapped, seeping cesspools and brown Thames. You are confronted by the hardened bullies and thugs who dominate its streets and its halls of justice, by the frightened and harried peasants worn down by a decade of "reform" and a lifetime of toil, and by a few everyday heros who try to do right against extraordinary odds. Sansom is a talented historian who brings to real life not just the streets of London but also the intrigue of the Tudor Court, the class pretensions of its aristocracy, and the corruption seeping through its foundations. Against this backdrop play out two engaging mysteries ~ the seemingly straight-forward murder of a young boy and the possible rediscovery, after centuries, of a horrible weapon of war. Matthew Shardlake, our lawyer-detective, plumbs these mysteries, aided by a charmingly rough-hewn companion. His travails will keep you intrigued and you will be glad that this is a long tale ~ you won't want it to end. This second Shardlake mystery is a complete success. Great Historical Mystery If you've read Dissolution, you'll know C.J. Sansom is a great mystery and character writer. His books are quite long so I decided to start listening to the audiobooks and I enjoyed the narrator for this one. He does good comical accents for people the listener is supposed to dislike/be suspicious of. I also like the book for the introduction of a new sidekick for Shardlake. Very good Mathew Shardlake is at it again! Working for Cromwell he tries to solve a mystery that turns out to be a mystery within a mystery! As an aside there is a young woman accused of child murder. This side story turns down a dark, dark lane. While some of the moves are predictable, they are satisfying. I appreciate an author who plays fair with me! Great listen! Well written, great historical details, well developed plot -- a delightful listen! First rate narration by Steven Crossley too I have a new Favorite Author / Narrator combo Superb series and narrator! The Shardlake books are the most enjoyable books I've read/listened to in a long, long time, and Dark Fire is my favorite of the series (all are excellent though). In Shardlake, Sansom has created a personable and compelling entry into the foreign world of Tudor times. Add in amazing plotting and characterization, and you've got a superb series to sink your teeth into. Crossley is one of my favorite narrators; as always, he does an amazing job of bringing to life all the different characters.

Last Stop in Brooklyn Audiobook by Lawrence H. Levy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lawrence H. Levy) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 11:15:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Stop in Brooklyn Subtitle: A Mary Handley Mystery Author: Lawrence H. Levy Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It's the summer of 1894, and an infidelity case has brought PI Mary Handley to a far corner of Brooklyn: Coney Island. In the midst of her investigation, Mary is contacted by a convicted man's brother to reopen a murder case. A prostitute was killed by a Jack the Ripper copycat years ago in her New York hotel room, but her true killer was never found. Once again it's up to Mary to make right the city's wrongs. New York City's untouchable head of detectives, Thomas Byrnes, swears he put the right man behind bars, but as Mary digs deeper, she finds corruption at the heart of New York's justice system, involving not only the police, but the most powerful of stock titans. Disturbing evidence of other murders begins to surface, each one mimicking Jack the Ripper's style, each one covered up by Thomas Byrnes. As Mary pieces together the extent of the damage, she crosses paths with Harper Lloyd, an investigative reporter. Their relationship grows into a partnership, and perhaps more, and together they must catch a killer who's still out there, and reverse the ruthless workings of New York's elite. It'll be Mary's most dangerous, most personal case yet. Members Reviews: I love this series! Mr. Levy has an amazing talent for weaving famous people in history into a tale of intrigue. Female PI Mary Handley is on task to solve the mysteries presented to her, which includes being involved in dangerous situations. This book is intriguing to me because of Russell Sage's wife, Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, who was born and raised in Syracuse, N.Y., and buried in Oakwood Cemetery there. Also, Syracuse is home to at least two of Andrew Carnegie's libraries. I also find the change in Mary's family interesting, and I look forward to seeing how Mr. Levy handles the change in future books. I'm looking forward to them already. I learn something new from every Levy book I've read. Thank You! Another winner Once again Mr. Levy captured my interest in this latest installment in the Mary Handley series. Iâm really excited about many more books to come! A wonderful character, a good story, and just a little bit of an identity confusion? I am new to this series and have not read the first two books, but this story stands alone so I don't think this is a problem. As it is a mystery, I will refrain from discussing any of the plot details, except to say it is an interesting story in an interesting time and place. Read the dust jacket for an overview of the plot. The plot and cast of characters is rich and complex, almost to the point of confusing, but well handled and well structured. I read it more quickly than I typically read a book, which tells you it held my interest. I especially enjoy how the author has artfully mixed so many real characters and events into a fictionalized story. Mary Handley is a wonderful character - scrappy, resourceful, independent, intelligent, and very progressive. There is more than a bit of social commentary in her character's dialog that pertains to modern-day problems. Easily offended ultra conservatives might take issue with some of these progressive or liberal-minded parallels, but I find her attitude, set in the Victorian times, to be quite refreshing and entertaining.

Terra Incognita Audiobook by Ruth Downie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ruth Downie) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:40:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terra Incognita Subtitle: A Novel of the Roman Empire Author: Ruth Downie Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 999 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: But the edge of the Roman Empire is a volatile place; the independent tribes of the North dwell near its borders. These hinterlands are the homeland of Ruso's slave, Tilla, who has scores of her own to settle there: Her tribespeople, under the leadership of the mysterious Stag Man, are fomenting a rebellion against Roman control, and her former lover is implicated in the grisly murder of a soldier. Ruso, once again unwillingly pulled into a murder investigation, is appalled to find that Tilla is still spending time with the prime suspect. Worse, he is honor-bound to try to prove the man innocent - and the army wrong - by finding another culprit. Soon both Ruso's and Tilla's lives are in jeopardy, as is the future of their burgeoning romance. Terra Incognita shines light on a remote corner of the ancient world, where Ruso's luck is running short - again. Critic Reviews: "A lively sequel to English author Downie's historical mystery Medicus....Immensely satisfying." (Kirkus Reviews) "Who would guess that life and death in the far reaches of the Roman Empire could be so darn funny?" (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Great book, fabulous reader I listen to books at night after I turn off the light, and I try to find verbose tales with loose plots that will put me to sleep after about 30 minutes. The next night I rewind the iPod to find the spot where I fell asleep. Unfortunately, Terra Incognita didn't meet my needs because I couldn't fall asleep while listening to it and I kept restarting the timer on the iPod to the point that I was listening two hours at a time. Don't buy this book if you want to lull yourself to sleep. Also, the reader is so terrific that for the first time ever I searched for books read by him just to hear his voice again. He's one of the elite few whose women's voices are distinct without being fake. The man should be given a Oscar! Roman Britain discovered I am a great fan of the mystery novels of Lindsey Davis, Steven Saylor and John Maddox Roberts, all set in pre 453 AD Rome. It was happenstance to discover the first volume, Medicus, in Ruth Downie's new series about a military physician in Roman Britain at the beginning of Hadrian's rule. Our hero is a provincial, not a "city of Rome" plebeian or patrician. He comes with a set of personal problems, family and financial, that form a back drop to his motives and actions and shape his character as a reluctant hero. Terra Incognita is the second volume. Not quite as interesting as the first, it, nevertheless, develops the story line in a happy, somewhat predictable, and amusing fashion. There is intriguing detail about the customs of the British tribes and the Roman occupiers of this misty isle. It is increasingly easy to imagine our physician staying in Britain after the legions withdraw, a distant ancestor of, perhaps, a noble Saxon family. I look forward to future adventures of the medicus and his housekeeper. Good work Ms Downie. Frustrating Lead Character. A Good Thing? Warning listen first to "Medicus" the lead off book in this tale of legion doctor Gaius Petreius Ruso's tale of Roman times. Ruso's a frustratingly dumb guy while his slave and love interest Tilla is a smart blonde.

A Bitter Truth Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:27:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bitter Truth Subtitle: A Bess Crawford Mystery Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 409 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Trying to help a woman in distress, World War I nurse and accidental sleuth Bess Crawford learns that no good deed goes unpunished. When battlefield nurse Bess Crawford returns from France for a well-earned Christmas leave, she finds a bruised and shivering woman huddled in the doorway of her London residence. The woman has nowhere to turn, and propelled by a firm sense of duty, Bess takes her in. Once inside Bess' flat, the woman reveals that a quarrel with her husband erupted into violence, yet she wants to return home - if Bess will go with her to Sussex. Realizing that the woman is suffering from a concussion, Bess gives up a few precious days of leave to travel with her. But she soon discovers that this is a good deed with unforeseeable consequences. What Bess finds at Vixen Hill is a house of mourning. The woman's family has gathered for a memorial service for the elder son, who died of war wounds. Her husband, home on compassionate leave, is tense, tormented by jealousy and his own guilty conscience. Then, when a troubled houseguest is found dead, Bess herself becomes a prime suspect in the case. This murder will lead her to a dangerous quest in war-torn France, an unexpected ally, and a startling revelation that puts her in jeopardy before a vicious killer can be exposed. Members Reviews: Beloved Bess A friend recommended that I try reading Charles Todd and at that time A Duty to the Dead (the first Bess Crawford novel) had just come out. So that's where I started and I got hooked. I like Bess; she's a strong, single woman serving as a nurse during World War I in France. Somehow she manages to get in the middle of murder mysteries and we get to go along with her to the solution. This third installment is a solid addition. Bess's compassionate heart won't let her ignore a woman huddling in her London doorway and what results is her becoming fully engaged in the woman's family troubles and murder. All of the Bess Crawford novels are narrated by Rosalyn Landor, whose soothing British may seem too soothing for a good listen, but she reads it very well. Since these novels are in the first person, she is Bess's voice. I know fans of the Ian Rutledge novels are disappointed with the Bess Crawford novels a bit. But since this is where I started with Todd, I'm a happy reader/listener. An Old Fashioned "Who dun-it" I quite enjoyed this book as it did not pretend to be anything other then it was. It is an old fashioned mystery novel, all prim and proper from a time when women knew their place in society but a few were testing their strength and will. It had snippets of the 2nd world war thrown in with an insight of how people coped with leading disjointed lives. I am glad I read it. Really enjoy Bess Crawford I have read most of Todd's Inspector Rutledge series and have enjoyed listening to the story lines featuring the conflicted inspector. So when the new series began featuring Army nurse Bess Crawford, I was happy to try out this new point of view. I love the stories and am becoming "attached" to these new characters. My only reservation is Landor's reading. All of the men sound the same, and it can sometimes get very confusing for me as a listener. The only man I can sometimes differentiate is Simon, who seems to get a little softer treatment from Landor.

Murder as a Fine Art Audiobook by David Morrell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Morrell) — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:14:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder as a Fine Art Author: David Morrell Narrator: Matthew Wolf Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 577 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Gaslit London is brought to its knees in David Morriell's brilliant historical thriller. Thomas De Quincey, infamous for his memoir Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, is the major suspect in a series of ferocious mass murders identical to ones that terrorized London 43 years earlier. The blueprint for the killings seems to be De Quincey's essay "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts". Desperate to clear his name but crippled by opium addiction, De Quincey is aided by his devoted daughter, Emily, and a pair of determined Scotland Yard detectives. In Murder as a Fine Art, David Morrell plucks De Quincey, Victorian London, and the Ratcliffe Highway murders from history. Fogbound streets become a battleground between a literary star and a brilliant murderer, whose lives are linked by secrets long buried but never forgotten. Critic Reviews: "An absolute master of the thriller." (Dean Koontz) Members Reviews: Historical Fact + Fiction = Gothic Mystery Morrell has done an able job of blending history with fact to create a page-turning study of 1854 London. The work focuses on real-life English author Thomas De Quincey (Confessions of an English Opium-Eater), whose essay "On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts" focused on the infamous Ratcliffe Highway murders of 1811. In Murder as a Fine Art, a copycat murderer who is both recreating and upstaging the Ratcliffe Highway murders lures De Quincey and his strong-willed, freethinking daughter Emily to London just in time to frame De Quincey for the tragedies. The resulting novel is both a gothic thriller and a thought-provoking and affecting contemplation of memory, addiction, and guilt. I especially applaud Morrell for his Afterword essay, which explains not only how he researched and incorporated true history into his mystery, but also how he altered his writing style to mimic 19th-century sensationalist literature and incorporate De Quincey's own words. His generous list of works consulted is wonderful and most appreciated. I give this four rather than five stars because the prose sometimes feels clunky and the pacing irregular. Emily, in particular, not only feels like a one-note, too-good-to-be-true stereotype (a "Mary Sue," if you will), but she also snags the rhythm at times by launching into righteously indignant monologues on women's fashion or prison reform at improbable times in the midst of action. Tidbits of description also appear extraneous on occasion. I mostly blame Lyndsay Faye for my reaction to this, as reading her recent novels has spoiled me and led me to expect other authors of historical fiction to fold their extensive research seamlessly into narratives without pausing for jarring "infodumps." None of these criticisms detract, however, from the fact I quite enjoyed and definitely recommend this novel. With Matthew Wolf's excellent narration, it's well worth a listen. very well done I had reached a point with David Morrell's books where I couldn't remember if I'd read his books just by looking at the title and sometimes the summary. So I was pleasantly surprised when I came across this book which appeared to be a stab at a new genre for him. Having lived most of hs adult life in Iowa and New Mexico, it was intriguing that he would try and write a murder mystery set in London in the mid 1800's.

Pride Runs Deep Audiobook by R. Cameron Cooke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R. Cameron Cooke) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 04:54:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pride Runs Deep Subtitle: A Jack Tremain Submarine Thriller, Book 1 Author: R. Cameron Cooke Narrator: Tim Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-14 Publisher: Richard C. Cooke Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 238 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Shattered by the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, the U.S. is rebuilding its fleet while the badly damaged Submarine Division Seven holds the line against the Japanese Navy. The loss of even one more submarine could be devastating - and every enemy ship that slips through means more lives lost. But Lieutenant Commander Jack Tremain is determined to whip into shape a boat that's returned from a hellish patrol and make the Japanese pay - even if this is his last mission ever. Members Reviews: Excellent!! I recommend this novel to everyone! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This novel kept me glued to the story. I have never been a fan of war novels or war movies, but I was absolutely intrigued and would be the first in line to view this novel on the big screen! It has all of the elements of a great novel.... Believable story line; mystery; great mix of characters; love interest... It was very well written and narrated. Thank you for indoctrinating me to submarine life. I also enjoyed hearing the author's statement at the end of the novel. Any additional comments? Very well done.... Cannot wait to listen to the next of the series! Great Historical Naval Fiction This is a new author for me. The submarine USS Mackerel has returned to Pearl with three of its crew dead. The crew is demoralized. Our protagonist, Lt. Cmdr. Jack Tremaine, has been assigned to command the Mackerel. They go on patrol and battle with a Japanese escort ship as they sink a convoy ship. This return to Pearl is much happier than the prior return. Cooke describes the fear and difficult relationships of the demoralized crew as they slowly rebuild their confidence and team-ship. Then they get orders for what could be called a suicide mission. The book is well written; the pace is fast. The action and suspense is nonstop. As the story develops there is an officer who is a bully, a new captain and a brand-new Ensign, Mr. Wright, aboard the boat. The author does a superb job describing what its like for the crew to submit to extended depth charges and the air turning foul. The author provides details about World War II submarines as well as information about life aboard a submarine. Cameron Cooke was a United States Naval submarine officer and that background allows him to bring reality to his writing. The book is ten hours long. Tim Campbell does an excellent job narrating the book. Campbell is an opera singer, actor, voice over artist and audiobook narrator. Great Submarine Warfare Novel This book is been both interesting and entertaining. It was purchased as an audible book. The storyline was very interesting and the relationship between the characters maintain an interesting storyline. Details of the action made picturing the scene in my mind very easy. I have always enjoyed movies and books about submarines. This was an action-packed novel which made me wanting to come back for more. I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in war novels especially those related to related to submarines. Enjoyable historical fiction Good characterization. Well constructed story and really liked the historical accuracy.

A Lady in the Smoke Audiobook by Karen Odden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Odden) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:53:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Lady in the Smoke Subtitle: A Victorian Mystery Author: Karen Odden Narrator: Mary Sarah Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 197 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Following a humiliating fourth season in London, Lady Elizabeth Fraser is on her way back to her ancestral country estate when her train careens off the rails and bursts into flames. Though she is injured, she manages to drag herself and her unconscious mother out of the wreckage, and amid the chaos that ensues, a brilliant young railway surgeon saves her mother's life. Elizabeth feels an immediate connection with Paul Wilcox - though society would never deem a medical man eligible for the daughter of an earl. After Paul reveals that the train wreck was no accident, and the inspector who tried to prevent it dies under mysterious circumstances, Elizabeth undertakes a dangerous investigation of her own that leads back to her family's buried secrets. Not only are her dowry and her reputation at stake; Paul's very life hangs in the balance when he is arrested for manslaughter. Now Elizabeth must risk everything for the man who has found a place in her heart. As the trial draws near, and Parliament prepares for a vote that will change the course of the nation, she uncovers a conspiracy that has been years in the making. But time is running out to see justice done. Members Reviews: great story excellent story! loved this historical mystery although I found the narrator's breathless perfection so excruciating at times I could scarcely listen! Great Story, Annoying Narration Loved the story, the setting, the amount of detail in the writing. Very good plot and pacing. It is a compelling story. I persevered despite the extremely distracting narration. The narrator was VERY bad at accents, including the one for which she read the main character. She puts far too much force on consonants, clips things unnecessarily, and has too breathy of a delivery but she does convey emotion. I suspect she would be fine with her own dialect. The male voices were considerably better than her female ones. A well crafted story My only quibble with this book is the title, which seems to have little to do with either the plot or the characters. Please overlook this tiny flaw and proceed to enjoy an excellent mystery wrapped in a very natural romance. I throughly enjoyed the book from beginning to end, and I look forward to more from this author! FANTASTIC.... SIMPLY FANTASTIC! Having read hundreds of books of many genres, this one has to be in at least the top ten! It is simply fantastic!! The story totally absorbing from the first words to the last ones. And the narration, one of the best I have ever heard. The interwoven and overlapping stories were totally believable as were all the characters. And Mary Sarah renders each voice, both male and female, so distinctly, and her ability to switch from one character to the next seems totally effortless. Just a superb read made all the better by listening to it. Entertaining. The train line plot was nicely done. Though the main character is smart she's pretty predictable. The doctor and journalist were much more interesting and seemed to rob the scene every time. The narrator has a beautiful voice, her male and female characters were believable. However, the cadence and intonation she uses for the main character make her sound as she is about to weep all the time, which was kind of annoying.

The Serpent's Tale Audiobook by Ariana Franklin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ariana Franklin) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:46:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Serpent's Tale Author: Ariana Franklin Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 592 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Adelia is back in action! Ariana Franklin combines the best of modern forensic thrillers with the detail and drama of medieval fiction in this enthralling historical novel, the second in the Mistress of the Art of Death series. ©2008 Ariana Franklin; (P)2008 Penguin Members Reviews: Great series I wish Audible would put these in order, though. The first in the series is Mistress in the Art of Death. Second is The Serpent's Tale; third is Grave Goods; fourth is Murderous Procession. The books, consumed in the correct sequence, develop the main characters quite well and each story line is totally satisfying. Medieval medical thriller I thoroughly enjoyed Franklin's first book in this series, Mistress of Death. This book had good development etc, but medical details were not so prominent as in Mistress. Someone commented that Adelia whined throughout the book. While that seems a bit of an exaggeration, I agree her character was not as forceful as in Mistress and she did indeed whine. The love story is quite unique. It is not an overpowering portion of the plot but does add to the whole story. I found the narrator to be fine. It was a good book and I think you would clearly benefit if you read them in order without a large amount of time between the 2 novels. You will recall the characters more clearly and enjoy the story line better. Its definitely worth reading. Rife with Historical Inaccuracies and Anachronisms Would you try another book from Ariana Franklin and/or Kate Reading? Kate Reading is a fine narrator. I'm not sure I could stomach the sloppy research and silly plot of another Ariana Franklin book. Did the narration match the pace of the story? The narration was fine. The story was silly. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I was disappointed and annoyed by this book. I've read a number of biographies and historical studies of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Their characters in this book bear little resemblance to what is known of them. The entire plot depends on the Elizabethan-era canard that Eleanor of Aquitaine poisoned Rosamund Clifford. That didn't happen. Rosamund did not live in a tower protected by a labyrinth. There is no evidence that Rosamund held pretensions to becoming queen; even if Eleanor had divorced him, it would have been inconceivable for Henry to marry the insignificant daughter of a minor Marcher lord who had been his mistress. Eleanor was a cunning and powerful woman. If she had escaped captivity, she would have fled to her own lands in Aquitaine to raise rebellion, not make a winter crossing to England where she never held much power. Moreover, she would have been attended by high-born vassals, not a crude mercenary. Eleanor mocking Rosamund for becoming "fat" applies modern standards of beauty to the 12th century; even a cursory examination of art and sculpture of the period shows that plump women were admired among the upper classes. I could go on and on. This was obviously a rushed work with sloppy research to take advantage of the success of Mistress of the Art of Death, which was much better even though it also contained a lot of anachronisms. Not as good as her first I have to say that I enjoyed this, but not as much as "Mistress in the Art of Death". The main character's relationships are less intense and less interesting than in "Mistress".

Hot Pursuit Audiobook by Stuart Woods

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 17:40:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hot Pursuit Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 33 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 496 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Stone Barrington is back in the exciting new adventure from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. It's not often that Stone Barrington finds a woman as accustomed to the jet-set lifestyle as he, so he's pleasantly surprised when he meets a gorgeous pilot who's soon moving to New York and available for closer acquaintance. Their travels together lead them from Wichita to Europe, but trailing them is some unwanted baggage: his new lady love's unstable, criminal ex-boyfriend. And while Stone is fending off his newest adversary, trouble is brewing on the international stage. Several enemy operatives are at large, and only a coordinated intelligence effort will have any chance of stopping their deadly plot. But the clock is ticking...and time has nearly run out. Members Reviews: Disappointing and boring. Lots and lots of uninteresting detail about Stone's new plane. Who cares? He jumps in and out of bed with any and all available women as usual. At least he spared us the graphic details this time. Of course they all find him irresistible and they are all drop dead gorgeous. Not much of a story, more about what exotic locations he travels to and what culinary delights he enjoys in what famous restaurants. Save your credit. Too coincidental Boring, boring, boring. The only reason we finished the book was to see if something might happen. It didn't. What a waste of time. Boring What did you like best about Hot Pursuit? What did you like least? Too much avionics. Have read all the Barrington books and this is the most boring. not his best I liked it, but maybe Woods,is getting a little too formulaic. And having the former president deliver the president's baby was truly unbelievable. It was way too hokey. Fluff What would have made Hot Pursuit better? A story, with a real plot and less fluff and fill. Has Hot Pursuit turned you off from other books in this genre? Continue to look for good/great Stone Barrington books. The early ones were enjoyable. How did the narrator detract from the book? Every characters voice sounded alike. What character would you cut from Hot Pursuit? All of them. Any additional comments? Not often we don't enjoy a book. This was one. It was as if Stuart Woods had to write a book and he took three minutes to do it.

A Strange Scottish Shore Audiobook by Juliana Gray

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Juliana Gray) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:42:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Strange Scottish Shore Author: Juliana Gray Narrator: Gemma Massot Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The acclaimed author of A Most Extraordinary Pursuit brings a dazzling voice and extraordinary plot twists to this captivating Scottish adventure.... Scotland, 1906. A mysterious object discovered inside an ancient castle calls Maximilian Haywood, the new Duke of Olympia, and his fellow researcher Emmeline Truelove north to the remote Orkney Islands. No stranger to the study of anachronisms in archeological digs, Haywood is nevertheless puzzled by the artifact: a suit of clothing that, according to family legend, once belonged to a selkie who rose from the sea and married the castle's first laird. But Haywood and Truelove soon realize they're not the only ones interested in the selkie's strange hide. When their mutual friend Lord Silverton vanishes in the night from an Edinburgh street, their quest takes a dangerous turn through time, which puts Haywood's extraordinary talents - and Truelove's courage - to their most breathtaking test yet. Members Reviews: Time travel escape This is a charming time travel escapist adventure. I enjoyed the first half of the book, set in the early years of the 20th century, more than the second, set in 14th century Orkney. I am charmed by the intermittent appearances of the ghosts of the protagonist's father and of Queen Victoria, and I was sorry that these phantoms seem to have difficulty making the journey backwards through time. It's a mystery to me why the aristocratic hero develops a most unaristocratic accent after time travel. Why did the narrator do this? Why did the director (or whoever supervises such things) allow it? The narrator is not very good. Apart from the accent fiasco, she mispronounces many not-so-very-unusual words. Worst of all, she pronounces the title of the heir to a British duke "mar-keys" -- which is there title of a French noblewoman -- instead of "mar-quiss." Ouch! It's like the scratching of a fingernail on a slate blackboard. At times, the narration lapses into singsong phrases, which I find it hard to tolerate. Usually, when that happens, I stop listening to an audiobook, but I listened to this one all the way through. That's probably because I expected to learn that the heroine is the natural daughter of King Edward -- if that is what happens in volume 3, you heard it here first. Where is Nicole Barber?? I ADORED the first book I read in this series, which I found quirky but totally enjoyable. This one just didnt have the same magic, which I now suspect is because Nicole Barber is not the narrator. I do hope the series returns to Barber for the next installation. I liked the ideas but it wandered too much The interesting idea strands in this book seemed hapharzardly and unconvincingly tied together. I was disappointed because I really like the ideas she is playing with and think they could have been interconnected and flowed forward with much more conviction and satisfaction. There are passages of beautiful language and description -- not surprising since I think the author is first, a poet. Poets don't necessarily make good fiction writers and fiction writers are not necessarily good poets -- different skills, different arts; no harm in trying. Respect to Juliana Gray/Beatriz Williams. Some of her other series of less exploratory themes than selkies and time travel - may be better, heeling more tightly to her story line. Great escapism! loved it..

The Spymasters Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:20:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spymasters Subtitle: A Men at War Novel, Book 7 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Critics and fans everywhere love the Men at War series, books rich with witty banter and nail-biting undercover work (Entertainment Weekly). It is summer 1943. Two of the Allies most important plans are at grave risk: Operation Overlords invasion of France and the Manhattan Projects race to build the atomic bomb. A furious President Roosevelt turns to OSS spy chief Wild Bill Donovan and Donovan turns to Dick Canidy and his teams behind enemy lines. Theyve certainly got their work cut out for them. In the weeks to come, they must fight the Axis in many ways, to try to find and sabotage Germanys new aerial torpedo rockets, some of which are rumored to be fitted out with deadly nerve gas and aimed at London; to rescue a missing covert OSS team bearing vital secrets; and to exploit German intelligence agents and generals disgruntled enough with Hitler to maybe try to topple him. And as if all that werent enough, they must battle the enemy within, as well: The Soviets are using moles to steal Manhattan Project secrets, and if the Soviets build their own atomic bomb... who knows where that might lead? Filled to the brim with action, character, and the deep understanding of the military heart and mind that have made Griffins novels outstanding, The Spymasters is simply great listening. Members Reviews: Spymasters What would have made The Spymasters better? more of an in depth story focusing on the actual action What was most disappointing about W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV s story? to much time was spent on interpersonal mumbo jumbo which went nowhere. Have you listened to any of Christopher Lanes other performances before? How does this one compare? no, but he did an excellent Job, with the script he had to work with. Maybe he can redo all of the "Men in Blue" series, because Michael Russotto is a DISASTER. Any additional comments? I am original Griffin Fan, beginning with the Lieutenants, this book although long awaited, was slow on action. Nothing at all like all the other Griffin books. WW11 Spy Story W.E.B. Griffin is one of my favorite historical war novelist. It seem like it has been a long wait for this latest book in the Men At War Series. Dick Canidy is back to Sicily to check on the covert OSS team he had put in place but a different "hand" was sending in the signal reports. Canidy was also assigned to check if there was more nerve gas held by the SS. Alan Dallas was busy checking out "aerial torpedo' and arrange the escape of his operatives. Lots of action, politics and history woven together as only Griffin can do. Can not wait for the next book. If you enjoy historical fiction of WW11 Griffin is one of the best authors. I am glad to see they are now publishing his older books as audiobooks. I expect nothing less Again W.E.B. Griffin makes us long for the days when honor and dedication meant something. He has a singular way of taking historical events and giving them life as the reader is not only involved, but part of the story. From FDR's machevellian nature to the "devil may care" attitude of Canidy, he gives us dreams of the days of Yore. Narration could be better Narrator would often drop the different accents or use the wrong accent on the wrong character.

Live by Night Audiobook by Dennis Lehane

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis Lehane) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:59:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Live by Night Author: Dennis Lehane Narrator: Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 772 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Boston, 1926. The 20s are roaring. Liquor is flowing, bullets are flying, and one man sets out to make his mark on the world. Prohibition has given rise to an endless network of underground distilleries, speakeasies, gangsters, and corrupt cops. Joe Coughlin, the youngest son of a prominent Boston police captain, has long since turned his back on his strict and proper upbringing. Now having graduated from a childhood of petty theft to a career in the pay of the city's most fearsome mobsters, Joe enjoys the spoils, thrills, and notoriety of being an outlaw. Joe embarks on a dizzying journey up the ladder of organized crime that takes him from the flash of Jazz Age Boston to the sensual shimmer of Tampa's Latin Quarter to the sizzling streets of Cuba. At once a sweeping love story and a compelling saga of revenge, it is a spellbinding tour de force of betrayal and redemption, music and murder, that brings fully to life a bygone era when sin was cause for celebration and vice was a national virtue. Members Reviews: Lehane shows off his skills. Dennis Lehane knows how to write. I wish he knew when to stop. The first half of this book is the former; the second half the latter. In Part 1 he sets up a good plot among a bunch of gangsters and prison inmates and crime families. There is a cherche the femme aspect of the plot, of course. There is a guy who controls his empire from inside prison walls. So far, so good, However, Part 2 becomes a giant cliche, with the bad guys blasting each others' heads off, along with deathless dialogue. The plot bogs down and sinks into the mire. We begin to forget who is who, and we begin to not give a sh... Lehane is capable of better than this. I think maybe the pressure to produce a "blockbuster" with each new book presses him to prove Mae West wrong: too much of a good thing is not great. First 14 hours were great then If you could sum up Live by Night in three words, what would they be? creative insightful wordsmith Would you be willing to try another book from Dennis Lehane? Why or why not? I read all of his books because they are delightful to read. Which scene was your favorite? Pick one - the prison uprising or the feet of clay If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The devil drinks good rum Any additional comments? Horrible ending. Did he run out of words? Did the publisher say we gotta get this on the shelves? Captivating Well Told Story Any additional comments? Story had a good pace and was very well told. And really sucked me in. Never boring. Perfect! Would you listen to Live by Night again? Why? I don't generally listen to a book more than once but if I were one to do that, this would certainly be one I would read again. Any additional comments? I can't wait for his next book. bad narrator choice Maybe it's great writing, though I doubt it; some of the lines were so hackneyed they made me laugh. This wasn't helped by Jim Frangione's melodramatic lilt, which made it all sound like a very bad SNL sendup. Maybe I'd have been able to take it seriously with another narrator, but not with this one.

To Davy Jones Below Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:57:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Davy Jones Below Subtitle: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery, Book 9 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In late 1926, the newly married Daisy Dalrymple and Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard take an ocean voyage to America for their honeymoon. Daisy and Alec are accompanied by Daisy's childhood friend, Phillip Petrie; his wife, Gloria; and Gloria's father, American millionaire industrialist Caleb P. Arbuckle, and all are looking forward to a pleasant, uneventful trip. But at the last minute they are joined by Arbuckle's new friend, Yorkshire millionaire Jethro Gotobed, and his new wife, Wanda - a showgirl whom all but Gotobed are convinced is a gold digger of the worst sort. Then, having barely lifted anchor, the ocean liner is beset by a series of suspicious accidents and deaths. With harsh weather and rough seas putting many out of commission due to seasickness - including Alec - it soon falls to Daisy to figure out what connection there might be between the seemingly unrelated incidents. Convinced that there's a murderer aboard ship, Daisy must unmask the culprit or culprits before she or anyone else falls victim. Members Reviews: Story Satisfying; Narrator Not I enjoy the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries, but I needed to force myself to finish this performance. The narrator uses painfully high pitches for some of the female characters and artificially lowered pitches for male characters. The reason I gave as many as two stars to the performance is that Rayner paces her reading well and articulates clearly. However, I will avoid any book she narrates in the future. Dull story compared to the series usual standard Is there anything you would change about this book? The solution is strikingly obvious from about 1/3rd of the way into the story... it takes the characters a long time to get to it, which distracts from the story considerably. There's also less detail of the era and setting than some of the earlier books. Would you be willing to try another book from Carola Dunn? Why or why not? Yes, the series is generally entertaining. Have you listened to any of Lucy Rayners other performances before? How does this one compare? The accents and pronunciation in earlier books hit some pretty low notes, but seem to be considerably improved this time around. Was To Davy Jones Below worth the listening time? Yes, but not the best of the series. Daisy is back! I was a little leery about this book because the last in the series was average at best. I found myself quite disappointed because I have grown to know and love these characters. It was like all of us were going to meet at a party, full of expectation and everybody brought Jewel taco dip....Well don't worry because Daisy is back. I bought into the cast of characters right away and found I loved them, despised them, chortled at the mass chaos our Daisy creates so well. Get this one book. You'll enjoy every minute of it. Good Story but Awful Narrator Any additional comments? I listened to the first few books in this series and then read Rattle His Bones on Kindle. I bought this one on Audible and was sorry to find out that the narrator had changed. The voices of many of the characters are so shrill that I just want to cringe. She also changes the sound volume a great deal, almost whispering some times and then shrieking. It really made it very difficult to listen to this book.

Why Kings Confess Audiobook by C. S. Harris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. S. Harris) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:45:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Kings Confess Subtitle: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery Author: C. S. Harris Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 596 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The gruesome murder of a young French physician draws aristocratic investigator Sebastian St. Cyr and his pregnant wife, Hero, into a dangerous, decades-old mystery as a wrenching piece of Sebastian' s past puts him to the ultimate test. Regency England, January 1813: When a badly injured Frenchwoman is found beside the mutilated body of Dr. Damion Pelletan in one of London' s worst slums, Sebastian finds himself caught in a high-stakes tangle of murder and revenge. Although the woman, Alexi Sauvage, has no memory of the attack, Sebastian knows her all too well from an incident in his past - an act of wartime brutality and betrayal that nearly destroyed him. As the search for the killer leads Sebastian into a treacherous web of duplicity, he discovers that Pelletan was part of a secret delegation sent by Napoleon to investigate the possibility of peace with Britain. Despite his powerful father-in-law' s warnings, Sebastian plunges deep into the mystery of the " Lost Dauphin," the boy prince who disappeared in the darkest days of the French Revolution, and soon finds himself at lethal odds with the Dauphin' s sister - the imperious, ruthless daughter of Marie Antoinette - who is determined to retake the French crown at any cost. With the murderer striking ever closer, Sebastian must battle new fears about Hero' s health and that of their soon-to-be born child. When he realizes the key to their survival may lie in the hands of an old enemy, he must finally face the truth about his own guilt in a past he has found too terrible to consider. Members Reviews: Harris and Porter are a winning combination What did you love best about Why Kings Confess? Harris and Porter are a solid team in creating the world of Sebastian St. Cyr. Each of the novels are done with depth of character, society, and environment. Davina is one of my favorite narrators. She opens the door to the novel, and becomes a guide to the listenener, without detracting from the author's work. What did you like best about this story? Hero St. Cyr's exploration of the society around her. Through Hero you get a deeper appreciation of the challenges faced by women and children of the time. Which scene was your favorite? The novel blends so well from one chapter to the next, and Davina does such a wonderful job of narration, just can't choose. Any additional comments? I wish Audible would present more of the series... fingers crossed Great addition to the series! Awesome addition to the series! I had read the previous books in this series and did not realize that the last few had an audio edition. I have been anticipating this book since the release of the last one. There was a lot of focus on Sebastien and Hero's relationship and of course the waiting for the birth of their baby. We see a lot of Paul in this story and Ms Harris has given him a nice surprise. Thankfully, nothing of Kat, other than a little mention, and little of Lord Jarvis. Davina Porter is the narrator and does a superb job, as usual. I can't get enough of the Sebastian St. Cyr books! I have enjoyed this series from the very beginning. I really enjoy the pieces of history woven into the fictional tale. I look forward to the author's historical notes at the end of every book. Sebastian and Hero make a great team.

Blood on the Water Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:45:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood on the Water Subtitle: William Monk, Book 20 Author: Anne Perry Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: As Anne Perry's New York Times best-selling novels always remind us, she is a matchless guide to both the splendor and the shame of the British Empire at the height of its influence. In her 20th William Monk mystery, she brings us to London's grand Mayfair mansions, where the arrogant masters of the Western world hold sway - and to the teeming Thames waterfront, where one summer afternoon, Monk witnesses the horrifying explosion of the pleasure boat Princess Mary, which takes nearly 200 of the merrymakers on board to their deaths. The tragedy is no accident. As commander of the River Police, Monk should handle the case, but the investigation is turned over to the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. An Egyptian man is swiftly caught, tried, and sentenced to die. But almost as quickly, Monk presents evidence that Habib Beshara, though a nasty piece of work, was elsewhere at the time of the blast. The investigation, now in complete disarray, is hastily turned over to Monk. Is the crime connected with the soon-to-be-opened Suez Canal, which will enormously benefit wealthy British shipping companies? Or did all of those innocent people drown to ensure the murder of only one of them? How did the bomber board the ship, and how did he manage to escape? Is he an anarchist or a madman? Backed up by his astute wife, Hester, and his old reliable friend Oliver Rathbone, Monk vows to find answers - but instead finds himself treading the dangerous waters of international intrigue, his questions politely turned aside by a formidable array of the powerful and privileged. Events twist and turn like the Thames itself, leading to the shattering moment when Monk realizes, perhaps too late, that he is the next target. Critic Reviews: "Anne Perry's Victorian mysteries are marvels."The New York Times Book Review; "The mysterious and dangerous waterfront world of London's 'longest street,' the Thames, comes to life." (South Florida Sun-Sentinel) Members Reviews: Captivating This is number twenty in the Monk series. Monk, commander of Londons River Police, is on patrol with his deputy Orem, when suddenly a large explosion rips open the bow of The Princess Mary a large party boat. They set about assisting in the rescue of people but over 179 people die. The next day Monk dives in a hard hat diving suit to see if he can find the site of the explosion. Monk is taken off the case and it is turned over to the head of the Metropolitan police. The police quickly arrest an Egyptian man who is quickly tried and convicted. Monk, Hester and Scuff set out to find the real killer. The book is mainly a morality tale but scuff and his new friend Worm add a bit of lively detail to the story. Perrys strength lies in her extensive knowledge of the Victorian era which enlivens and adds authentic color to the well-plotted narrative. Every detail of custom and dress, manners is carefully aligned with the 1860s England, with teeming streets, polluted waterways and deeply rooted class structure and social mannerism. The authors depiction of life along the waterfront is authentic and most interesting historically. Perry manages to integrate the construction of the Suez Canal into the 1860 story . The story moves on at a very fast pace until the surprising conclusion is reached almost on the last page.

True Detective Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:01:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Detective Subtitle: Nathan Heller Series, Book 1 Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 812 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the mob-choked Chicago of 1932, private detective Nathan Heller may be willing to risk his life to earn a Depression dollar, but he never sacrifices his sardonic wit. Now, author Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) reissues the contemporary classic that introduces the wise-cracking Nathan Heller in all his guts and glory. When Mayor Cermaks Hoodlum Squad brings Heller along on a raid with no instructions but to keep his mouth shut and his gun handy, he becomes an unwitting, unwilling part of a hit on Al Capones successor, Frank Nitti. As a result, Heller quits the force to become a private eye. His first job: head off a nation-shaking political assassination in Miami Beach. With the Chicago Worlds Fair as a backdrop, Heller encounters a ragtag array of crooks and clients, including Al Capone, George Raft, Dutch Reagan, and FDR himself. Rich in riveting plot turns, including a heartbreaking romance, True Detective is one of the most highly entertaining and unlikely coming-of-age stories ever written. Thats why mystery fans and critics alike rank this historical thriller at the top of their lists - and why the book swept up a Shamus Award for the best novel from the Private Eye Writers of America. Members Reviews: Good historical private eye series ala Hammett Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Dashiell Hammett books and a good narrator. This book also combines truth with fiction in the perfect blend of name dropping. What other book might you compare True Detective to and why? I guess anything by Hammett or Cain. Hard boiled detectives going after bad guys, what's not to like? What about Dan John Millers performance did you like? He did a perfect Reagan imitation and his Nitti was Brando's Godfather and Ness reminded me of the guy who plays Arnold Rothstein on Boardwalk Empire. He did credible females and his hero Nathan Heller was believable and lovable. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, but it took me three. Can't do it all in one sitting, have to do other things. Any additional comments? This is the first book in the series and I believe I will read more. Nathan Heller is an interesting character that you want to learn more about. A great start to the series. Any additional comments? True Detective did lag in a couple chapters but always picked right back up in the next. Max Allan Collins' historical fiction is really well written and a gripping story. It's a side-note in history but compelling when all the characters are fleshed out. I really enjoyed Nathan Heller and will add the next book to my "to-read" pile very shortly. Inside account of historical Chicago mob life I loved this book. It is set in Chicago during the years of the mob and corruption. It is a work of historical fiction, where the main character, is an ex-policeman, self employed detective as adventures that highlight mob life and Chicago politics of the early and mid 20th century. It proposes alternative theories to explain real circumstances. Great fun! I'm looking forward to the rest of this brilliant series. Name Dropper! But True Fun. I read Max Allan Collins novels way back in the 80s. Fortunately he wrote about the 30s & 40skeeping his stuff as fresh as the morning's catch then as it is right now.

A Mourning Wedding Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 11:38:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Mourning Wedding Subtitle: The Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries, Book 13 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The inimitable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her husband Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher seem to get a reprieve from their sleuthing duties when they are invited to the wedding of their friend, Lucy Fotheringay. Lucy's grandfather is hosting the ceremony at his beautiful estate and so it promises to be a typical affair with hordes of gossipy aunts and other colorful, but not necessarily pleasant, relatives. Daisy meets all these characters and observes the ensuing familial fraternization with a certain kind of amusing nonchalance. That is, until Lucy's great aunt is found strangled to death in her bed. Lucy, in the meantime, has arranged to meet her betrothed in the conservatory, but when she arrives she finds him trying to revive her uncle, who has died - or has he been murdered? And just like that, a normally celebratory occasion turns suspicious. Now Daisy must sift through a throng of relatives - aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents - once wedding guests and now murder suspects. And she must find the killer quickly before another family member becomes a corpse. Members Reviews: Dalrymple at her best Story was quite good. But the narrator was shrill at times in her effort to distinguish Daisy from Lucy. I found myself wincing. Another great book in a great series I continue to enjoy this series. The characters are like old friends now and I feel personally invested in each of them. Narration was once again superb. On to the next! Change the Narrator Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Carola Dunn is one of my favorite authors. However, the current Narrator is awful! She is shrill and grating. Makes you wince. The Narrator's accent also feels contrived/overdone. I have tried three times to listen to this book and cannot get through it. I have red the regular book and like the story. What didnt you like about Lucy Rayners performance? She is shrill and grating. Makes you wince. Her accent also feels contrived/overdone. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Yes Not the best in the series This installment in Daisy's adventures suffers from a too-large cast of characters and a too-talky plot. Listening to it, it seemed to be all talk and very little action. I do not care much for the narrator, especially the way she does the different voices. Alec sounds quite unappealing in her voice, whereas when I read the books in print, he came across as much less abrasive and dismissive. I like the series, have read them all in print, and am now listening to the audio versions in order of publication. If you, like me, are a fan of the series, don't skip this one. But, if you're looking for your first Daisy Dalrymple, this is probably the worst choice. A lovely cozy 'listen' I enjoy listening to this narrator as the mystery unfolds. I needed to refer to to the genealogy chart a few times...hahahaha.

Styx and Stones Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 10:13:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Styx and Stones Subtitle: Daisy Dalrymple, Book 7 Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Mia Chiaromonte Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Unflappable flapper and Town & Country scribe Daisy Dalrymple searches for a killer whose vicious pen matches a murderous heart in this delightful installment of Dunn's cozy mystery series. In the 1920s, in post - World War I England, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple, newly engaged to Detective Inspector Alec Fletcher, is asked by her brother-in-law to discreetly investigate a series of poisoned pen letters that many of the local villagers have been receiving. When the pompous and unbearable brother of the local vicar is killed by a very large rock, dropped on his head from a great height, it seems clear to all that this campaign of gossip has escalated to murder. With the help of her husband, who'd rather she not get involved, Daisy tries to uncover who wrote the letters and who that person has driven to murder before the killer strikes again. Members Reviews: A bit boring Is there anything you would change about this book? This starts slow and is quite tedious and filled with way too many characters. What was most disappointing about Carola Dunns story? Its a tad boring and hard to get into. How did the narrator detract from the book? She isn't really that good and distracts from the book. Do you think Styx and Stones needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? Lord no. Enough is enough. Any additional comments? It was fine. I got through it. Not my favorite Dalrymple story. Does anyone coach or edit narration? The Daisy Dalrymple stories are light fare and nice for summer listening, even though the narrator is not one of the best. I can get past the odd accents and so-so character voices, but the many mispronunciations are jarring. Whenever I hear "mis-CHEEV-e-us" instead of "mis-che-vus" I want to scream, even though that pronunciation is now so common that it is practically acceptable. However, saying "indignant" instead of "indigent" is just sloppy narrating and editing. Then there was "bun-GAL-low" for bungalow and the pronunciation of "consommé" was so bad the first time I couldn't figure out what the word was supposed to be (although that might have been in a different DD book with the same narrator). I know that it must be very difficult for a narrator to created different voices or accents for different characters, but if narrating audiobooks is your profession you should be able to pronounce basic words correctly. Great story, horrible narrator Please find a different narrator for this great series of books! I've long been a fan of Carola Dunn, but the narrator of this one and at least one other is just awful. Not only does she have an affected inaccurate fake English accent (it would be better to have someone without an English accent at all than this fakery), but she also doesn't know how to pronounce a lot of words properly, especially proper nouns. For example, the South African town of "Mafeking" is NOT two syllables, but three, something anyone with the slightest knowledge of the Boer (another mispronounced word) War would know. Interesting premise; disappointing execution Interesting premise of a writer with a Scotland Yard detective fianc/e happening upon murder mysteries in post-WWI England. However, the female characters are again either bitter ignorant virgins, useful fat chicks, loose women or dutiful wives.

Beastly Bones Audiobook by William Ritter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Ritter) — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 06:11:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beastly Bones Subtitle: A Jackaby Novel Author: William Ritter Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 356 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed Jackaby, Abigail Rook and Sherlockian detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby are back and on the trail of a thief, a monster, and a murderer. "I've found very little about private detective R. F. Jackaby to be standard in the time I've known him. Working as his assistant tends to call for a somewhat flexible relationship with reality." In 1892 New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural. First, a vicious species of shape-shifters disguise themselves as a litter of kittens, and a day later their owner is found murdered with a single mysterious puncture wound. Then, in nearby Gad's Valley, now home to the exiled New Fiddleham police detective Charlie Cane, dinosaur bones from a recent dig mysteriously go missing, and an unidentifiable beast starts attacking animals and people, leaving their mangled bodies behind. Charlie calls on Abigail for help, and soon Abigail and Jackaby are on the hunt for a thief, a monster, and a murderer. Critic Reviews: "Ritter's debut skillfully blends science with the supernatual and balances whimsy with violence." ( Kirkus Reviews) "Toss together an alternate 19th-century New England city, a strong tradition of Sherlockian pastiche, and one seriously ugly hat, and this lighthearted and assured debut emerges, all action and quirk." ( Publishers Weekly) "A riveting mash-up of mystery and folklore, with vivid details and striking turns of phrase. And Jackaby is an irresistible character." ( The Horn Book Magazine) Members Reviews: Enjoyable, but the first book is better If you could sum up Beastly Bones in three words, what would they be? Different, imaginative, and supernatural If youve listened to books by William Ritter before, how does this one compare? I listened to the first book in this series and was wowed with the new take on the supernatural, great characters that I hadn't "read" before and all around solid read. I don't know what I feel is off in this book. It's again got several threads or plot lines going on that come together well, not the suspense that the first book has, but still a great twist that was unexpected and new. So I am not sure why it fell a little flat. I am giving the story 3 stars because I don't think I'll listen to it again, but I am looking forward to the third book (that's the why for the overall 4 star rating) and better understanding jenny. Did Nicola Barber do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Yes, but her voice at this point seems immature, or just not grown up enough. Jackaby is back Nicola Barber did a fantastic job as always. Her voices are all fantastic. I never have a problem differentiating between charcters. William Ritter wrote another killer book. There are a couple of subplots, but it all meshed so well I didn't even care. And that ending!Holy cow! Who is the man dressed in black? How did our favorite ghost Jenny die? How are they connected?!? I can't wait till the third book. Can't wait for the next! I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into with the first Jackaby. But by the time I finished Beastly Bones... I love it. A great blend of serious and silly.

The Edge of Lost Audiobook by Kristina McMorris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kristina McMorris) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 01:26:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Edge of Lost Author: Kristina McMorris Narrator: Charlie Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1673 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard's only daughter - one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island - has gone missing. Tending the warden's greenhouse, convicted bank robber Tommy Capello waits anxiously. Only he knows the truth about the little girl's whereabouts and that both of their lives depend on the search's outcome. Almost two decades earlier and thousands of miles away, a young boy named Shanley Keagan ekes out a living as an aspiring vaudevillian in Dublin pubs. Talented and shrewd, Shan dreams of shedding his dingy existence and finding his real father in America. The chance finally comes to cross the Atlantic, but when tragedy strikes, Shan must summon all his ingenuity to forge a new life in a volatile and foreign world. Skillfully weaving these two stories, Kristina McMorris delivers a compelling novel that moves from Ireland to New York to the San Francisco Bay. As her finely crafted characters discover the true nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, they are forced to confront the lies we tell - and believe - in order to survive. Critic Reviews: "The story will grab your heart on page one and won't let go until the end - and if you're like me, not even then." (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants) Members Reviews: A SURPRIZE! I thought this would just be a light listen after LIVING in Kate Morton's last WONDERFUL book. This story pulls you in from the beginning & just get better & better. Is it one of those everything works out in the end stories? For the most part yes! Who wants to read a book that is full of unresolved tragedy? I admit, though, I was not expecting the end! I actually laughed out loud! The narrator nailed the Irish, Italian, and New York accents. Don't pass this one by. An incredible story. This was a most engaging story. I have been ill and could not sleep so decided to listen instead of reading it. The characters are so well developed, I felt I knew them personally. The setting was well researched and I was transported to that time. Finally the narration by Charlie Thurston was excellent. He had different voices for each speaker and was a master of Italian, Irish and American accents. It was seamlessly done. It was quite a long book, but worth the time. Compelling orphan story spanning over 30 years. The Edge of Lost is a compelling novel of one young orphan's struggle in search of family. The story spans decades, starting with the Great War, the Prohibition era, and ending before WWII. It also spans two continents, starting in Dublin, Ireland with a large portion set in New York and on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. What I loved most about this story is the main character. He is always true to himself. Faced with extraordinary life experiences and several terrible circumstances, he never loses hope and forges ahead. He is a kind hearted soul and grows up to be a good natured man. The writing is amazing as it has a way of sucking you in and won't let you go until you finish listening to it. Plus you can't stop thinking about it!!! After several surprising turns, the story comes full circle (I love books that do this!).

Search the Dark Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:51:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Search the Dark Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Samuel Gillies Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 432 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Dorset is the latest setting for the talents of Inspector Ian Rutledge, a veteran of the First World War still haunted, literally, by his actions. Indeed, his personal ghost only serves to complicate things as his inner doubts blend into the trauma of the case. The disappearance of two children, the murder of a woman supposed to be their mother, and an unstable suspect who may or may not be guilty form the bones of Todd's latest psychological thriller, augmented by the in-depth and impressive character analysis that distinguishes his novels. ©2000 Charles Todd (P)1999 Recorded Books Members Reviews: Tenacity wins the day! Inspector Ian Rutledge is presented with a mystery that could result in an innocent man's death by hanging if he doesn't find out the true story. A casualty of WWI, the man thinks he spies his wife and children on a railway platform and sets about to find them. The woman turns up dead and all assume that he is the guilty party. But where are the children? Where is the other man that was with the woman? Rutledge sees a man haunted by his experience in WWI, much as Rutledge himself is. He'll set about to find the truth and, in doing so, unearths a more complicated mystery. His superiors throw roadblocks in his way, but Rutledge is tenacious at the least. What I love most about Rutledge is his tenacity. He never gives up, always going one more time to this witness, or one more time to that witness. He is a wonderful exercise in analysis. Of course, he has some help from his ghostly nemesis, Hamish, who at times harangues him to the point of near insanity and at other times provides him with the direction he needs. I missed Simon Prebble's narration in this installment. Samuel Gillies was quite good, and I would enjoy his narration again. But Prebble is the absolute best. Yeah, It's Dark, Scary, and Perfectly Plotted Okay... I didn't guess who dunnit. Todd creates so many perfect suspects and so many red herrings. I love this schizzo inspector. It's very British here in its plotting but not so British as to exclude us from chewing along with Ian Rutledge on the clues swirling around like the tiny bugs in a mid-summer swarm. On occasion I sort of wish that Samuel Gillies's characters were just a tad more different to avoid a bit of confusion, but on the whole he's competent. There's a dark anti-war shadow over this post WWI period when Britain stood between imperial greatness and modern-age coping. And Todd explores that cultural crack wonderfully in this series. So well, I've just downloaded another Ian Rutledge mystery. If you like historical mysteries, you'll like this I liked Samuel Gillies performance very much in this (and all the other) Inspector Ian Rutledge novel. It's very descriptive of the period, and the someone-else-in-my-head aspect of the character is fascinating. I wish Audible would get the whole series. Search The Dark Had this been the first title I read it might well have been the last. Fortunately I had just completed listening to A Lonely Death and thought it one of the best ever. The issue did not come from the story line but with the delivery. Samuel Guillies was difficult to listen to and lent no personality to the characters. I started the book several times and just about gave up. A review of other Charles Todd titles available on Audible indicate Simon Prebble as the reader.

Angel with Two Faces Audiobook by Nicola Upson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicola Upson) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:59:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angel with Two Faces Author: Nicola Upson Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Exhausted and disillusioned with the world of theater in May 1935, Josephine Tey has traveled to Cornwall to spend the summer with her friends, the Motleys, at their run-down but beautiful country estate. Ready to begin work on her second mystery novel, Tey finds much to inspire her in the landscape and its legends. Meanwhile, the Motleys have become involved in an amateur production at the nearby Minack Theater. Detective Inspector Archie Penrose has returned to his roots in Cornwall to attend the funeral of a family friend, a young estate worker who died in a tragic riding accident. Penrose has a few questions about the circumstances surrounding the fatal occurrence. And when the Minack Theater proves to be the stage for a real-life tragedy, Penrose and Tey together must investigate an audacious murder and confront an evil suggesting that there are darker things than death. Members Reviews: Good but... Troubling subject matter but an interesting story. I enjoy the writing in this series and Davina Porter's narration is perfect. I have mixed emotions about Josephine, though. I like Archie and I wonder where this relationship is going. I'll listen to the next book and will have to consider moving on with series after that. Clever plot and good characters Enjoyed meeting both Josephine and Archie the story captured ny attention and kept me intrigued. I especially liked the ending. Another great story Strong plot. Well written. You can't go wrong with this author. The reader is very strong, as well. A surprise at every turn This is a wonderful book. As a rule, I love Josephine Tey and Arthur Primrose. They make a good pair, as do the author-Nicola Upson and the narrator-Davina Porter. They keep the suspense at a maximum level and keep you guessing at every turn.

Dissolution Audiobook by C. J. Sansom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. J. Sansom) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:14:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dissolution Subtitle: A Novel of Tudor England Introducing Matthew Shardlake Author: C. J. Sansom Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1577 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: This riveting debut set in 1534 England secured C. J. Sansoms place among the most distinguished of modern historical novelists (P. D. James). When Henry VIIIs emissary is beheaded at an English monastery, hunchbacked lawyer Matthew Shardlake is dispatched to solve the crime. But as he uncovers a cesspool of sin, three more murders occur - and Matthew may be the next target. Members Reviews: Terrific Story, Writing, and Narration ... ... and I am using the word "terrific" in all of its meanings: "big," "excellent," and "terror-inducing." I would not recommend this book to everybody. However, if you have an intellectual bent, an interest in history, and a fondness for the mystery genre, then you will love "Dissolution." I noticed that some earlier reviewers did not like this audiobook, because it moved too slowly for them. "Dissolution" does, indeed, unfold slowly; so if you are looking for a thriller, you can bypass this one. However, if you have the patience to appreciate a beautifully-crafted, intricate, intriguing mystery, then get ready to clean house, do all your ironing, mending, and laundry, and wash the car -- just so you can keep listening to "Dissolution." In fact, some aspects of this novel -- the history part, the dirt part, the cruelty part, and the dark part -- run completely contrary to my own normal tastes in audiobooks. I generally like thrillers packed with action and humor. Yet still, I could not stop listening to "Dissolution": That shows you how well it is written (all the subsequent novels in the Matthew Shardlake series, as well, by the way). Listening to C. J. Sansom's novels feels like watching a gripping movie that engages all the senses -- including smell, touch, and taste. You will learn more about Tudor England than you probably ever wanted to know, and not regret having done so. The title, "Dissolution," has a dual meaning here, referring both to King Henry VIII's dissolution of the Catholic church in England, and the protagonist's gradual disillusionment with his formerly enthusiastic reformist convictions. I respond emotionally to all of the Matthew Shardlake novels: I keep wondering, "How could people have behaved so cruelly? How could people have borne all that filth? Are humans today still that awful? Am I a totally innocent naïf? Why do we keep getting ourselves into these terrible situations?" Yes, C. J. Sansom's novels make you think. I don't know if he meant to conjure this parallel, but throughout my listening to the Matthew Shardlake series, the similarity between Henry VIII's reign over England and Joseph Stalin's rule over Soviet Russia keeps occurring to me, particularly in the careless destruction of art. In "Dissolution," Henry VIII has commanded destruction all religious artifacts, regardless of their artistic merit. All religious gold was melted down for Henry's coffers, and all religious architecture was destroyed. We are given the picture of a totally, spoiled, self-absorbed, self-indulgent monarch imposing his will on his helpless subjects. Steven Crossley, the narrator of "Dissolution" and all the subsequent Matthew Shardlake series, does an excellent job.

The Prince of Beverly Hills Audiobook by Stuart Woods

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 06:10:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prince of Beverly Hills Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Rick Barron, a sharp, capable detective on the Beverly Hills force, finds himself demoted after a run-in with a superior officer, but he soon lands a job other cops only dream about: the security detail for Centurion Pictures, one of the hottest studios in the midst of Hollywood's golden age of the late 1930s. As the protector of the studio's interests, Barron looks after the elite of filmdom's stars - among them Clete Barrow, a British leading man with a penchant for parties, and Glenna Gleason, a peach of a talent on the verge of stardom. Rick's easy charm has society columnists dubbing him "the Prince of Beverly Hills", the white knight of movie stars, until he stumbles across a murder cover-up and a blackmail scam that threaten the studio's business and may have origins with some unsavory characters. When two suspicious deaths begin to look like a double murder and an attempt is made on someone who has become an intimate friend, Barron knows he is up against wise guys whose stakes are nothing less than do or die. A dicey war of nerves is on. Members Reviews: Excelent movement throughout the book Fast pased & fun book. A little racey here & there but great. A good listen or read. Like the new character - a bit anti-climatic Where does The Prince of Beverly Hills rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Like the change of time periods and the inclusion of real-life actors -wondered how much truth was actually incorporated into the lives of David Niven, Bugsy Siegel etc. Who was your favorite character and why? There were several nice new characters for a Stuart Wood novel. Did the narration match the pace of the story? Narration was okay, but would have enjoyed Tony better. Any additional comments? A bit anti-climatic but would work for a follow up

Nine Lessons Audiobook by Nicola Upson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicola Upson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 22:10:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nine Lessons Subtitle: A Josephine Tey Mystery Author: Nicola Upson Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Josephine Tey, a sharp-witted amateur sleuth based on the celebrated Golden Age mystery writer, returns in the seventh in Nicola Upson's critically acclaimed series, perfect for listeners of Agatha Christie and Jacqueline Winspear. Called to the peaceful wooded churchyard of St John-at-Hampstead, Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose faces one of the most audacious and unusual murders of his career. The body of the church's organist is found in an opened grave, together with a photograph of a manor house and a cryptic note. The image leads Archie to Cambridge, where the crisp autumn air has brought with it bustling life to the ancient university and town. Mystery author Josephine Tey and Archie's lover Bridget Foley have each recently settled in Cambridge, though both women are not equally happy to see him. One has concealed an important secret from Archie which now threatens to come to light. Meanwhile, the change of seasons has also brought with it a series of vicious attacks against women in town, spreading fear and suspicion through the community. Soon, another body is revealed, and in the shadow of King's College Chapel, Archie uncovers a connection 25 years old which haunted both victims - as well as some of their living companions. As Archie and Josephine each grapple with savage malefactors intent on making their victims pay, they must race to stop another attack in this beautifully written, intricately plotted mystery. Members Reviews: A good mystery! procedural, law-enforcement, relationships, serial-killer, serial-rapist, historical-fiction ---------- There are two simultaneous horrors to be investigated by DCI Penrose and his sometime assistant playwright Josephine Tey. One is a complicated series of murders which appear to be inspired by revenge. The other is a series of home invasions which include rape and the use of a knife. Set in the 1930's, it exposes attitudes that are not much better today. But the plotting and character development is excellent, and it maintains the suspense til the end. I had originally requested and received a review copy via NetGalley, but was unable to sight read it. Recently, I bought an audio copy and feel that Wanda McCadden gave an excellent audio performance as narrator. Good story but... It was an interesting story with twist and turns and well thought out until the end. The end was finished like there was a dead line and all strings tied together in 5 minutes. The identification of the murderer could have been more developed in a few more chapters. I really liked this book I like the characters, they seemed real to me. I liked the story, believable but still enough crime to make it a murder mystery, and I loved the location and cadence. The narrator was excellent. This is not an edge-of-your-seat terror book. But neither is is "cozy." I absolutely loved it and hope for many more.

Coroner's Pidgin Audiobook by Margery Allingham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margery Allingham) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:40:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coroner's Pidgin Subtitle: An Albert Campion Mystery Author: Margery Allingham Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Just returned from years overseas on a secret mission, Albert Campion is relaxing in his bath when his servant Lugg and a lady of unmistakably aristocratic bearing appear in his flat carrying the corpse of a woman. At first Campion is unwilling to get involved, but he is forced to bring his powers of protection to bear on the case, and to solve not only the mystery of the murdered woman but also the alarming disappearance of some well-known art treasures. Critic Reviews: "Miss Allingham is one of the few writers who can deal with art. Both her passions and her patterns are beautiful, accurate and serene" (Daily Telegraph) "Margery Allingham has worked her way up to a worthy place among the tiny hierarchy of front-rankers in the detective world" (Tatler) "The real queen of crime" (Guardian) Members Reviews: An enjoyable entry in the series I love the era just before WWI and between WWI and WWII. I had read most of the Albert Campion Books years ago but this was a new one for me. The narration was interesting....I'm still not sure about the "voice" used for Albert but it might have grown on me! The mix of characters was delightful. I did figure out who the baddie was early but it didn't take away my enjoyment of the book at all. The mindset is of the characters is old fashioned but not wrong. There was a big surprise at the end and I was delighted by it. I hope to see more Albert Campion books available. Wonderfully exciting Such an exciting and unusual story well told. The best of Margery Allingham's great books. A great treat. Best. Ending. Ever. Strong story, great comedy, and the aforementioned ending add up to a fabulous entry in the series. Overdone narration I like the interesting plots in the Albert Campion series. I've read a lot of them before but coming back to them at this point in history I can't help but be sensitized to the racism in the books although it is not a major thing, it just is an underlying note. The narrator is a competent narrator, but the choice was made to really overact. I belong to the camp that is not looking for a fully dramatized story. I do like to know who is speaking and to have it phrased well. David Thorpe takes the description of Albert Campion's voice in the text and goes to town with it and it is pretty awful to listen to. Some of the other characters are awfully voiced as well. Given those two issues I have, I still listened to the whole book, taking breaks to listen to other books when I couldn't stand the squeaks and squeals. Terrible narrator! Makes Campion sound like a shrill old woman. Reads too fast. So annoying that I abandoned the book mid way through.

When Maidens Mourn Audiobook by C. S. Harris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. S. Harris) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:57:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Maidens Mourn Subtitle: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery, Book 7 Author: C. S. Harris Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 643 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author C.S. Harris has received numerous awards for her historical fiction. Set in Regency England, this seventh series installment finds aristocratic investigator St. Cyr and his reluctant bride, Hero Jarvis, entangled in a dangerous mystery involving the myth of King Arthur and Camelot. Critic Reviews: Like Georgette Heyer, Harris delves deep into the mores of Regency England, but hers is a darker, more dangerous place. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Members Reviews: History, romance, intriguing story and characters The latest in the Sebastian St. Cyr series does not dissappoint. The mystery and plot line was inspired by Tennyson's Lady of Shallot and I just loved the symbolism as well as the interweaving of various aspects of the poem into the storyline. I recommend reading the poem both before and after so you can spot the various references. The mystery itself is well planned and interwoven with the protagonist's life. It is the characters, however, that keep you coming back to this series. They are realistic, sympathetic and I've become quite attached to them. The author has a bit of a sarcastic sense of humor and this comes out in some of her characters. Watch for the reference to a "brace of partridges". This and several other comments had me laughing out loud. I highly recommend the series, but, though each one stands alone, I heartily recommend starting at the beginning and let the story of Sebastian's life unfold. The narrator's lovely accent lends itself to easy listening and accents the story wonderfully. Wonderful book! Wonderful author!!! There is a reason that a lot of Audible members have given this book five stars - it is Fantabulous!!! The author is amazing. The characters are very well-rounded & complex. The reasearch must have been exhaustive. The reader has, as is usual for Davina Porter, done a wonderful job of bringing this book to life. I have just one question ... When do we get the rest of the books in this series??? This is the seventh, and Audible also has the sixth. Please, please, please tell me that we will get the first five books also. A Regency Mystery which is a Great Read. I really enjoy this series. I like Sebastian St. Cyr and his exploits amongs the dives of regency England, as well as the low life of the High born. All in all a great read. When a book is read by Davina Porter you know you are in for an enjoyable listening experience. She is one of the truly great readers. The mystery is tied up druidic rituals and archaeological exploration of a site associated, perhaps, with King Arthur. The amateur archaeologist is a female and she is found murdered and her two nephews have vanished. There are political implications since pamphlets against the Regent are circulating and rumors that King Arthur will return to save his country from the Hannovers are widespread. Sebastian and his wife Hero are in the thick of this mystery. I have one caveat however. This is book 7 of a fascinating series. I have read the first 6 books since they were not available on Audio ( I hope this will be remedied) but there is secondary mystery which is woven througout the series. It is the mystery of Sebastian's parentage--- Lord St. Cyr is not his father although he is the heir to the title.

The Wanderings of Odysseus Audiobook by Rosemary Sutcliff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rosemary Sutcliff) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:42:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wanderings of Odysseus Subtitle: The Story of The Odyssey Author: Rosemary Sutcliff Narrator: Robert Glenister Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The long siege is ended. Troy lies in ashes. The black ships of the Greek war-host set sail for home but for King Odysseus of Ithaca, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced in the Trojan War. A sequel to Black Ships Before Troy, Rosemary Sutcliffs retelling of The Odyssey transforms Homers complex epic poem into a travellers tale with a cast of men, magicians and monsters: the flesh-eating Cyclops, the deadly enchantment of Circe and Odysseuss battle to regain his wife and long-lost kingdom. Members Reviews: Excellent as an Ancient Greece Studies go-along Any additional comments? We're enjoying having both of Sutcliffe's Ancient Greece stories read to us with flare by Robert Glenister as we study Ancient Greece. I was feeling disinclined towards reading yet another book about a.Greek gods out aloud to the children, yet I was really wanting to cover at least 2 of Homers epic tales, in a child friendly format - this audio book fits the bill perfectly, and I'm getting to enjoy the story as a listener too. Highly recommend! A great reimagining of Homer's classic tale Rosemary Sutcliff's retelling of the Odyssey, Homer's immortal tale of heroism and journeying home, is magnificent. Robert Glenister brings it to life with verve and dramatic flair, and makes this audiobook an absolute treasure. This audiobook belongs in your collection, and will be a regular listen for those who love the classics. This was incredible A must read for sure! This may be one of the best books I have ever read! Good Book! I liked this book a lot. I think that the audio could have had different voices and music. Overall, the audio wasn't as interesting as it could be, but the book was great. Masterful interpretation and performance of the ultimate classic A thoroughly enjoyable rendition of this 2 and a half thousand year old tale. A fantasy that makes the world of Gods, heroes and monsters come alive. As always, Robert Glenister mesmerises with his interpretation

The Honor of Spies Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:18:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Honor of Spies Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 478 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Griffin's Honor Bound novels have been hailed as "terrific" (Newark Star-Ledger) and "immensely entertaining" (Kirkus Reviews), with "enough derring-do, romance, and action to satisfy Griffin's legions of fans and bring him new ones" (Rocky Mountain News). August 6, 1943: In his brief career in the Office of Strategic Services, 24-year-old Cletus Frade has already been involved in a lot of unusual situations, but nothing like the one he's in now, standing with a German lieutenant colonel named Wilhelm Frogger in a Mississippi prisoner-of-war detention facility. Frade's job? To help Frogger escape. Frogger's parents are in Frade's custody in Argentina, because of their involvement in a secret German plan to establish safe havens for senior Nazi officials in South America, and the younger Frogger has agreed to help find out what they know. Even more important, however, is the secret within the secret. Before he was captured in Africa, Frogger was part of a conspiracy; its goal: to assassinate Adolf Hitler. If the OSS can use his knowledge and connections to nudge that plot along, even just a little bit, they may be able to end this war right now. But Frade is not the only one who knows about the Froggers. Even as he stands there in Mississippi, a troop of Germans and Argentinians, led by a Colonel Juan Perón, is on its way to kill the parents and, after them, Frade himself. His career in the OSS may have been brief - but it may just be about to be over. Filled with the special flair that Griffin's fans have come to expect, The Honor of Spies is another rousing adventure from one of our finest storytellers. Members Reviews: Slooooow start If you are reading these books in order, skip the first two hours of Honor and Spies, as it is covered in the last 10 minutes of Death and Honor. Very frustrating as you wade through events you already know about, the story does not advance at all in this part. Griffin is big on revisiting information but this is the most aggravating case yet, as it is indeed a great otherwise tight series (I downloaded the Double Agents to kill a few days until this last in the series came out, don't bother with Double Agents, very weak). Honor and Spies picks up after the two hours rehashing the last book. Start two hours in and miss absolutely nothing. I don't understand the negatives Yes there are a lot of characters in this story, but each one is fleshed out to be a complete person. Granted, I did get a little confused with the code names Teapot, Teacup, etc., but it fit the plot. The base story is not that complex but the interaction of the characters requires the listener to pay attention. My only complaint is the fact that Audible refuses to indicate the numerical sequence of books in a series. Had I known I missed one of the series I would have bought it first. Audible just lost a sale because I won't read a story backwards. Great Series Very good book. I have enjoyed the series so far. Can't wait to start the next book. A little too much background This was another good story, only slightly marred by too much retelling of the background story. While it is important for those who haven't read the previous books in the series, there was too much and it was so randomly inserted that it was hard to keep oriented. As always, Scott Brick did a masterful narration.

Absolution by Murder Audiobook by Peter Tremayne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Tremayne) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:44:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Absolution by Murder Subtitle: A Sister Fidelma Mystery Author: Peter Tremayne Narrator: Caroline Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 267 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In AD 664 King Oswy of Northumbria has convened a synod at Whitby to hear debate between the Roman and Celtic Christian Churches and decide which shall be granted primacy in his kingdom. At stake is much more than a few disputed points of ritual; Oswy's decision could affect the survival of either Church in the Saxon kingdoms. When the Abbess Etain, a leading speaker for the Celtic Church, is found murdered, suspicion falls upon the Roman faction. In order to diffuse the tensions that threaten to erupt into civil war, Oswy turns to Sister Fidelma of the Celtic Church (Irish and an advocate for the Brehon Court) and Brother Eadulf of the Roman Church (from East Anglia and of a family of hereditary magistrates) to find the killer. But as further murders occur, and a treasonous plot against Oswy matures, Fidelma and Eadulf soon find themselves running out of time. Members Reviews: Interesting new (for me) series & great narrator! Finding Peter Tremayne's Sister Fidelma mysteries appearing in the New Releases list in a great big bunch over a period of only a few days, I was curious. So I looked Peter Tremayne up on StopYou'reKillingMe, found out which was the first book, and listened to a segment on Audible. I was pulled right in by the story, and by Caroline Lennon's narration. The perfect match. Having listened to the first, and finding that Audible seems to have all of them, I'm a very happy camper! I think that this series of mysteries set in 7th century Europe (mostly Ireland???) would very likely appeal to Brother Cadfael fans and cozy mystery fans. I'm getting the next few books today! It is all in the lips...pursed,compressed, bitten. How do the characters in this medieval mystery express themselves? When they aren't doing it with their violet and green eyes, it is more likely with their lips. I lost count of how many times and how many characters "bit his" or "bit her lips" but craved to hear more of his/her thoughts or fuller description of his/her appearance. First published over 20 years ago, the time has long passed that an editor should have helped shape the mostly wooden characters or wimpy plot into something fuller ... but I was still seduced by the opportunity in fiction to learn something of this time period of history. Audible produced the recording presumably to fill a gap in the full, long series. This is the first that I "read" and I see that later books in the series get more positive reviews .... Maybe I'll give it another try, but fellow readers beware ... Great Early Medival murder mystery What made the experience of listening to Absolution by Murder the most enjoyable? I have read all of the Sister Fidelma series, but hearing them brings them to life for me. Who was your favorite character and why? Fidelma. What about Caroline Lennons performance did you like? Great job especially with the Irish word. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would like to, but couldn't Murder among the Monks and Nuns Interesting historical murder mystery set in AD 664 in Northumbria, a medieval kingdom, which in current day is northern England and the southeast part of Scotland . . . the book contains much about the fight in the Catholic church over doctrine and religious rituals during the time period . . .

A Mortal Likeness Audiobook by Laura Joh Rowland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laura Joh Rowland) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 07:35:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Mortal Likeness Subtitle: A Victorian Mystery Author: Laura Joh Rowland Narrator: Alex Tregear Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When wealthy banker Sir Gerald Mariner posts a handsome reward for finding his missing infant, all of London joins in, hoping to win that money for themselves. Usually discouraged by a saturated market, photographer and private detective Sarah Bain is instead curiously allured as she realizes the case hits much closer to home than she first thought. As she dives in, she discovers a photograph of baby Robin Mariner and his mother that eerily resembles the post-mortem photographs Sarah, herself, takes of deceased children posed to look as if they were alive. Now it's unclear whether the kidnapping is a cover-up to hide the reality of his disappearance or if it's truly a cry for help. The clock is ticking, and Sarah must uncover the truth before her past catches up to her in this gripping follow-up to The Ripper's Shadow. Members Reviews: Gripping! Unlikely compatriots and fellow private detectives Sarah Bain and Lord Hugh Staunton, are thrown into, well are lured into really, the case of a kidnapped young child, Robin Mariner. The beloved son of wealthy banker and hard nosed businessman Sir Gerald Mariner, a friend to those in high places, has gone missing. Sir Gerald hires them with a retainer they cannot resist. He insists on a confidentiality clause which puts Sarah immediately at odds with her beau, Police Constable Thomas Barrett and Inspector Reid. After the Ripper debacle, Reid is harbouring a deep grudge against both Sarah and Hugh. He figuratively froths at the mouth whenever he lays eyes on them. And that's a lot of frothing with this latest case! The thing is Sarah and Hugh are also seen in an area where they should not have been, so suspicion for a double murder falls on them. Tied up in all this is Sarah's painstaking search for the father she'd grown up believing was dead. As she slowly inches forward with that so personal and painful endeavour, more information comes to light that strikes a blow to her heart and her faith in the type of man she believed her father to be. There's coil within coil that unwinds like a striking snake. In the case of the missing Robin. Who is to be believed, who is to be trusted? What of the family members and associates, the servants and trusted companions? How many cards are in the deck and where do Sir Gerald's loyalties lie? In turns, the story is both complex and harrowing as the search for Robin continues and close friendships are stretched to breaking point. The underlining perceptions of Victorian England, attitudes and fears are highlighted through the main characters who just don't fit in--Sarah, Hugh and Mick, and through the machinations of Sir Gerald, the government and their representatives. Rowland's portrayals of the places and people of these times are magnificent. A NetGalley ARC Real Treat For Those Who Like Historical Fiction Many, many thanks to the author and Crooked Lane Books for the advance digital copy. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own. This is a real treat for lovers of historical fiction. A MORTAL LIKENESS sees the return of Sarah Bain, Lord Hugh Staunton, and Mick O'Reilly. Sarah and Hugh run a private detective agency... mainly because they are unsuitable for any other type of employment and they solved a major previous murder case. The author has done a fine job of combining two different stories.

Murder by Misrule Audiobook by Anna Castle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anna Castle) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder by Misrule Subtitle: The Francis Bacon Mystery Series, Book 1 Author: Anna Castle Narrator: Joel Froomkin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Anna Castle Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Francis Bacon is charged with investigating the murder of a fellow barrister at Gray's Inn. He recruits his unwanted protégé Thomas Clarady to do the tiresome legwork. The son of a privateer, Clarady will do anything to climb the Elizabethan social ladder. Bacon's powerful uncle, Lord Burghley, suspects Catholic conspirators of the crime, but other motives quickly emerge. Rival barristers contend for the murdered man's legal honors and wealthy clients. Highly-placed courtiers are implicated as the investigation reaches from Whitehall to the London streets. Bacon does the thinking; Clarady does the fencing. Everyone has something up his pinked and padded sleeve. Even the brilliant Francis Bacon is at a loss - and in danger - until he sees through the disguises of the season of Misrule. Members Reviews: Annoying characters I am not sure if it was the performance or how the characters were written, but I had a tough time with this book. Just didn't care if the murderer got all of them.

An Unmarked Grave Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:41:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Unmarked Grave Subtitle: A Bess Crawford Mystery, Book 4 Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: World War I nurse and amateur sleuth Bess Crawford matches wits with a devious killer in this exciting and suspenseful adventure from New York Times best-selling author Charles Todd. In the spring of 1918, the Spanish flu epidemic spreads, killing millions of soldiers and civilians across the globe. Overwhelmed by the constant flow of wounded soldiers coming from the French front, battlefield nurse Bess Crawford must now contend with hundreds of influenza patients as well. However, war and disease are not the only killers to strike. Bess discovers, concealed among the dead waiting for burial, the body of an officer who has been murdered. Though she is devoted to all her patients, this soldier's death touches her deeply. Not only did the man serve in her father's former regiment, he was also a family friend. Before she can report the terrible news, Bess falls ill, the latest victim of the flu. By the time she recovers, the murdered officer has been buried, and the only other person who saw the body has hanged himself. Or did he? Working her father's connections in the military, Bess begins to piece together what little evidence she can find to unmask the elusive killer and see justice served. But she must be as vigilant as she is tenacious. With a determined killer on her heels, each move Bess makes could be her last. Members Reviews: A Nurse Bess Crawford mystery This mystery is set against the background of WW I 1918. The war has dragged on for several years, losses have been huge for both sides, men are being gassed, and then the pandemic of the 1918 flu is killing people globally. Bess and the other nurses are hard pressed to handle the wounded and now the sick. Soldiers are dying so quickly in France that they are being buried in pits. But one day Bess is called into the room where the bodies are held because an orderly has found a body that did not belong to that unit, with no identifying clothes, and who hadnt died of the flu. In fact, his neck was broken and he was murdered. Bess knew the man, a family friend who served with her father. She arranged for the orderly to hold back the trucks which took the bodies away, and Bess went off to find the matron to decide what to do. But Bess fell ill with the flu, and was delirious for several days. The nightmare of seeing the murdered man came back to her in a dream. When she finally recovered, she didnt know if it was a dream or had happened. But then, she learned that the orderly who had also seen the body had, seemingly committed suicide. She instantly believed he was murdered. Bess enlisted the aid of Simon and her father and others to track down this murderer, and her own life was almost taken several times. This was an exciting book, each one in the series has gotten better and better. Landor is a particularly good narrator, especially for no-nonsense nurse Bess Crawford. Interesting perspective on WWI Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend especially if that friend likes mysteries and has an interest in World War I. The characters and the plot were interesting as well as the details about the time and the people living through WWI. What other book might you compare An Unmarked Grave to and why? Any of the other Charles Todd books that deal with the same time period.

Revenge in a Cold River Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:32:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revenge in a Cold River Author: Anne Perry Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 199 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the "grand duchess" of British mysteries, the 22nd installment of the New York Times best-selling William Monk series. Commander William Monk has learned to live with the fact that he cannot remember the events of his life prior to a horrific carriage accident years ago. But when a ghost from his past, a man he has no recollection of, attempts to frame him for a series of murders, he must rely on the help of his wife, Hester, and his close friend, Oliver Rathbone, in order to free himself - from both the charges and the demons that have haunted him since the accident. Members Reviews: Engaging It is hard to believe but this is the 22nd book in the Monk series. William Monk is Commander of the Thames River Police. Years ago, when Monk was a London police detective, he was in a carriage accident and developed total amnesia. Custom Officer McNab has a grudge against Monk but he cannot remember why. Two prisoners escape from Customs, one is killed and the other gets away. The officer pursing him drowns while fighting with Monk in the River. McNab claims Monk killed him deliberately. Monk must find out why he is being framed before he ends up hung. The story is well written and the history and customs of the 1860s is meticulously researched. The character development of the key people, Monk, Hester and Attorney Oliver Rathbone, continues in each book. The courtroom scene is true to the period and most exciting. The suspense builds throughout the story. Perrys descriptions of life in London and on the Thames, brings the 1860s to life. Hester is my favorite character but she only has a minor role in this book. Perry is a master story teller and also of historical fiction of the Victorian age. I cannot wait for the next book to be released. David Colacci does an excellent job narrating the book. Colacci has narrated many of the books in the series. Colacci is an actor, director and multi-award winning audiobook narrator. Super series but.... Not A.P.'s best. Could have been much, much shorter. Story went on and on. Fine in the end but it took a long time getting there. Anne Perry Strikes Again! I have never met an Anne Perry book I didn't like. Revenge in a Cold River was a book I couldn't put down. I m so glad it is on Audiobooks so I can cook, or clean or drive, etc. while listening. Thank you for the Audio choice in books! With every whale bone creak...... ...........you know it's Anne Perry - no one like her. I am a little teary to sense that this series may be winding down. It has been artfully managed and paced. Books 7-9 were the low point for me, but before and since each adventure has been a great ride. Thanks to Ms. Perry for Esther, William, Oliver, and all the other wonderful characters she's created. Excellent Book The story is rich in characterization and for followers of the Monk series, it is satisfying to see the maturation of the main characters as they move to happier, stable places in their lives.

Season of Storms Audiobook by Susanna Kearsley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susanna Kearsley) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:43:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Season of Storms Author: Susanna Kearsley Narrator: Carolyn Bonnyman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 339 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the early 1900s, the playwright Galeazzo DAscanio lived for Celia Sands. She was his muse and the inspiration for his most stunning and original play. But the night before she was to take the stage, Celia disappeared. Now, decades later, Alessandro DAscanio is preparing to stage the first performance of his grandfathers masterpiece. A promising young actress - who shares Celia Sands name, but not her blood - has agreed to star. She is instantly drawn to the mysteries surrounding the play - and to her compelling, compassionate employer. And even though she knows she should let the past go, in her dreams it comes back. Critic Reviews: "Like something out of the pages of Daphne du Maurier." (Daily Express) Members Reviews: Evocative Prose A writer's writer, Susanna Kearsley is a master at immersing her readers in the details of place, whether it be the coast of Scotland or northern Italy. The descriptions here of Venice and Lake Garda are spot on, and she always finds a way to seamlessly weave in local history, giving the contemporary scenes a sense of time and continuity. Which expertly sets the stage for her well-delineated characters. I also appreciate the measured pacing, so refreshing in this age of the sound bite. She's not in a hurry to tell her story, and I, for one, am never in a hurry to have her stories end. Season of Storms will remind you (in its fine sense of foreboding) of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca. Wake me when it's over Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? No, quit listening after about 1/3, just could not handle the "put me to sleep" monotone voice of the narrator. Listened to her in another book (Mariana) and she was very difficult to understand, and does not make it easy to distinguish between the different characters. Mariana had a better story though, Seasons of Storms just plain boring Would you recommend Season of Storms to your friends? Why or why not? No, snooze fest How did the narrator detract from the book? Very much so. If I ever see her name again as a narrator, simply won't buy the book Was Season of Storms worth the listening time? Nope Any additional comments? Disappointing Vivid and engaging story Although I usually prefer Susana Kearsley's later books with stronger other-worldly elements, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this one. As usual, she paints incredibly vivid scenery and characters that feel like old friends. Season of Storms Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This story is superbly written and transports the listener to another world. Narration by Carolyn Bonnyman is supreme. I have now listened to all of Sussanna Kearsley's books and wish her latest book The Firebird was available in my country of Canada. max volume is a whisper What was one of the most memorable moments of Season of Storms? When Celia was stuck in the crypt. So scary. Since this happens at the end of the book you know something is coming, and I even had an idea, but still there were surprises, relieve and tragedy; where I didn't see it coming. This isn't written like many of Ms. Kearsley's other books where time & characters overlap, but at times it seems as if it wants to go there (thankfully it doesn't).

The Mitford Murders Audiobook by Jessica Fellowes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jessica Fellowes) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:57:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mitford Murders Author: Jessica Fellowes Narrator: Rachel Atkins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: *Named one of the best audiobooks of 2017 by The Times (UK)* This program includes a bonus interview with the author. Set amid the legendary Mitford household, The Mitford Murders is a thrilling golden age-style mystery audiobook, based on a real unsolved murder, by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times best-selling Downton Abbey books. It's 1920, and Louisa Cannon dreams of escaping her life of poverty in London. Louisa's salvation is a position within the Mitford household at Asthall Manor, in the Oxfordshire countryside. There she will become nursemaid, chaperone, and confidante to the Mitford sisters, especially 16-year-old Nancy, an acerbic, bright young woman in love with stories. But then a nurse - Florence Nightingale Shore, goddaughter of her famous namesake - is killed on a train in broad daylight, and Louisa and Nancy find themselves entangled in the crimes of a murderer who will do anything to hide their secret.... Based on an unsolved crime and written by Jessica Fellowes, author of the New York Times best-selling Downton Abbey companion books, The Mitford Murders is the perfect new audio obsession for fans of classic murder mysteries. Critic Reviews: "The pleasures of this English murder mystery, set in 1920, are many. Rachel Atkins's crisp performance is just right...A concluding interview with author Jessica Fellowes, who wrote the "Downtown Abbey" companion books, promises more in this fun, well-narrated series, each set around a real-life unsolved murder." AudioFile Magazine Members Reviews: There's a Mitford in your future... or should be An elegant novel, elegantly written by an author of great grace and style; I have only two quibbles 1: The people, the times, the entire aura of the world Fellowes explores with such finesse could cause readers to downplay, or even neglect the fact that this is also one heck of a good mystery novel that, if you must, falls into the "cozy" category but is so much meatier than the term implies (it happened with her uncle's "Gosford Park"... yes, that WAS a mystery and a really good one!) 2. As good as the portrait of the Mitfords, especially... in this FIRST book... Nancy (rumour has it that future volumes will cover the other sisters, one at a time...What a GLORIOUS prospect) it might cause some readers to think that either it covers all that can be said about the Mitford girls, or that the portrait is too far fetched. Neither could be further from the truth This was one truly fascinating family and I urge you to read all you can about them But start here! Murder On a Train this book reminds me quite a bit of agatha Christie novels. It bedecks a serviceablel mystery with glorious golden Age details. Louisa, an impoverished young woman lucks into a position with the wealthy Mitford family. that is if she can elude their evil uncle and his nefarious plans. Luckily she meets Guy, a railway police officer, who helps her get away. Guy is besotted with Louisa and also eager to prove himself as a police officer. As far of the Mitfords go, the focus is on Nancy, an intelligent if acerbic young woman with a penchant for murder mysteries. She, Louisa and Guy team up to solve the murder of Florence Nightingale Shore, an army nurse and goddaughter of florence herself. This was a rather delightful read I did identify the perpetrator early on.

Sentinels of Fire Audiobook by P. T. Deutermann

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. T. Deutermann) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:03:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sentinels of Fire Author: P. T. Deutermann Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A dramatic World War II adventure set on a US destroyer under ferocious kamikaze attack, by the Boyd Award-winning author of Pacific Glory. By the spring of 1945, the once mighty Japanese fleet has been virtually destroyed, leaving Japan open to invasion. The Japanese react by dispatching hundreds of suicide bombers against the Allied fleet surrounding Okinawa. By mid-May, the Allied fleet is losing a major ship a day to murderous swarms of kamikazes streaming out of Formosa and southern Japan. The radar picket line is the first defense and early warning against these hellish formations, but the Japanese direct special attention to these lone destroyers stationed north and west of Okinawa. One destroyer, the USS Malloy, faces an even more pressing issue when her Executive Officer Connie Miles begins to realize that the ship's much-admired Captain Pudge Tallmadge is losing his mind under the relentless pressure of the attacks. Set against the blazing gun battles created by the last desperate offensive of the Japanese, Executive Officer Miles and the ship's officers grapple with the consequences of losing their skipper's guidance - and perhaps the ship itself and everyone on board. Vividly authentic, historically accurate, and emotionally compelling, Sentinels of Fire is military adventure at its best. Members Reviews: Riveting This story takes place in the spring of 1945 aboard the destroyer USS Malloy. The destroyer is on radar picket duty off the coast of Okinawa. The Malloy is fitted with the brand new long range radar system and is to serve as an early warning for the fleet. Our protagonist is the executive officer, Connie Miles. The ships Captain is losing his mind under the pressure of constant attacks plus he has been in the war since the beginning. Miles is new to destroyer duties as he is a transfer from the Aircraft Carrier. Miles and fellow officers need to cover for the Captain and Miles needs to take over his duties. Miles being new to the destroyer tries out new techniques some successful others not. The book is well written and meticulously researched. The description of the Kamikaze attacks is dramatic. The author is a master in writing battle scenes. Deutermann vividly portrays the battle off Okinawa in all its horror. This is a great historical fiction story of life on a destroyer during WWII. Dick Hill does an excellent job narrating the book. His voice is perfect for this type of book. Hill is a multi-award winning audiobook narrator. Outstanding!!! Hmc usn retired Best book I have ever read. I was 21 years in navy on active service Wonderful book While Dick Hill can make any book a wonder to hear tis ppl was great by itself. Best Navy Adventures Being a Navy man, I have read everything written by P T Deutermann. He knows his business. Continued excellence It amazes me that I, a 64 year old woman, am riveted by this series, including Sentinels of Fire. This third novel is mostly sea battle scenes, yet the author holds my attention throughout. He weaves in each characters humanity, bravery, and fear in each battle and the cost to them, be it mental or physical. As the daughter of a WWII Pacific Theatre veteran, I was always aware of the brutality of war, but as a child of the 60s, I questioned the wisdom of using the atomic bomb in Japan. Between my fathers explanation and reading these novels by P.T. Deutermann, I fully understand.

Vita Brevis: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire Audiobook by Ruth Downie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ruth Downie) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:01:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vita Brevis: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire Subtitle: Medicus, Book 7 Author: Ruth Downie Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 346 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Ruso and Tilla's excitement at arriving in Rome with their new baby daughter is soon dulled by their discovery that the grand facades of polished marble mask an underworld of corrupt landlords and vermin-infested tenements. There are also far too many doctors - some skilled - but others positively dangerous. Ruso thinks that he has been offered a reputable medical practice only to find that his predecessor, Doctor Kleitos, has fled, leaving a dead man in a barrel on the doorstep and the warning "be careful who you trust." Distracted by the body and his efforts to help a friend win the hand of a rich young heiress, Ruso makes a grave mistake, causing him to question both his competence and his integrity. With Ruso's reputation under threat, he and Tilla must protect their small family from Doctor Kleitos' debt collectors and find allies in their new home while they track down the vanished doctor and find out the truth about the heiress' dead father - Ruso's patient - and the unfortunate man in the barrel. Members Reviews: Life in Ancient Rome This is book seven of the series. In this story Gaius Petraeus Ruso, his wife Tila and baby daughter Mara, have arrived in Rome from Britain. Former Tribune Accius has offered Ruso the home and medical practice of a Doctor Kleitos. Kleitos has vanished. Horiatis Balbo, a patron of Kleitoss is convinced someone is trying to poison him and only Kleitoss mysterious medial prescription will protect him. Balbo suddenly dies. Ruso and Tila are trying to solve the mystery of Kleitos and Balbo. The book is well written and the move to Rome adds a new excitement to the story. Downie, as always, provides a realistic view of ancient Rome and provides historical insight to the story. The characters feel real, the plot is complex and the suspense builds throughout the story. As with all Downie books there is a subtle dry humor which I enjoy. I am always amazed at the detail of Roman life that Downie works into her story. The squalid conditions and corruption that was Rome is vividly portrayed by Downie. Simon Vance does an excellent job narrating the story. Vance is a British actor and award winning audiobook narrator. Thank you for another completely wonderful listen! I love these books so much I will listen to them again. They transport me to another time as an observer in the midst of the action so clear and colourful is the description of the scenes. As always, the writing is witty, the characters are now my friends, and the narration is superb! Thank you! Never disappoints Downie has been right on since her first Russo. He and his sassy wife are good every time out. Simon Vance is the best narrator on audible books. A HERO IS NOT ALWAYS THE WARRIOR Ruth Downies seventh novel Vita Brevis brings a glimpse of Hadrianic Rome and is a wonderful addition to the Medicus series. Ruso and Tilla make great and likeable hero's worth revisiting. Simon Vance is an outstanding narrator. Ruth Downie does a great job mixing her stories with historical events making them real for the reader. If you have enjoyed the previous stories in the series, this one is worth the credit. If you have not tried any of these books, and like believable period historical fiction, with a bit of mystery and detective work, try reading Medicus. Another great Roman murder mystery. Ms.

The Inheritance Audiobook by Charles Finch

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Finch) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:02:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Inheritance Subtitle: Charles Lenox Mysteries, Book 10 Author: Charles Finch Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 205 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A mysterious bequest of money leads to a murder in this new novel in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series whose last installment The New York Times called "a sterling addition to this well-polished series." Charles Lenox has received a cryptic plea for help from an old Harrow schoolmate, Gerald Leigh, but when he looks into the matter he finds that his friend has suddenly disappeared. As boys they had shared a secret: a bequest from a mysterious benefactor had smoothed Leigh's way into the world after the death of his father. Lenox, already with a passionate interest in detective work, made discovering the benefactor's identity his first case - but was never able to solve it. Now, years later, Leigh has been the recipient of a second, even more generous bequest. Is it from the same anonymous sponsor? Or is the money poisoned by ulterior motives? Leigh's disappearance suggests the latter, and as Lenox tries, desperately, to save his friend's life, he's forced into confrontations with both the most dangerous of east end gangs and the far more genteel denizens of the illustrious Royal Society. When someone close to the bequest dies, Lenox must finally delve deep into the past to uncover at last the identity of the person who is either his friend's savior - or his lethal enemy. Members Reviews: A Good Job Charles Lennox has become a good and familiar friend as Finch has let his life and career develop over the series. He has become a politician, a detective, a husband, and a father, not to mention a brother and friend. All these ever-developing parts of his life are wound through the plots of the series, and readers need to like the biography as much as the crime and its solution There is a gentle quality about Lennox and his Victorian-era aristocratic world that is soothing as well as entertaining. This detective is a long way from hard- boiled, but the crime will be solved in the end, and Charles Lennox will be happy with Lady Jane and little Sophia. Highly recommended for fans of the classic British mystery, whether written in the 19th century or the 21st. Another happy journey into Charles Lennox world What made the experience of listening to The Inheritance the most enjoyable? The reader is great, he makes me forget that he is not the actual voice of Charles Lennox. Apart from the story line I greatly appreciate Charles' (or, more to the point, the author's) kind and thoughtful outlook, which is easily transferrable from Lennox times to ours. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Not so much on the edge of my seat, but I was not looking for that, but for a thoughtfully told mystery and commentary on life. Even though there were tense moments! Which character as performed by James Langton was your favorite? Charles, of course, but James Langton did a great job overall. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, absolutely, but I was also sad when it ended after about 8 1/2 hours, as I loved spending time in that world and now have to wait a long time again. Loved it Writer brings the Characters to life and draws reader into the story. Looking forward to the next Charles Lenox mystery One of the best in the series I really love this series. I have listened to all 10 and hope there are 10 more.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Audiobook by James Rollins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Rollins) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:21:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Author: James Rollins Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: He's back. Everyone's favorite globe-trotting, tomb-raiding, wisecracking archaeologist is finally at it again. Now it's 1957, the atomic age is in full swing, and McCarthy-era paranoia has the nation on edge. But for Indiana Jones, the Cold War really heats up when his latest expedition is crashed by a ruthless squad of Russian soldiers. Commanded by a sword- wielding colonel who's as sinister as she is stunning, the menacing Reds drag an unwilling Indy along as they brazenly invade American soil, massacre U.S. soldiers, and plunder a top-secret government warehouse. Their objective: a relic even more precious - and powerful - than the mythic Ark, capable of unlocking secrets beyond human comprehension. Fast thinking and some high-speed maneuvers help Jones turn the tables, and a one-in-a-million escape narrowly saves him from certain death. But when he's tarred as a suspected spy and fired by his university, Indy thinks it may be time to hang up his hat. Fate, however, has other plans. Suddenly the road to retirement takes a sharp detour when a colleague's kidnapping leads Jones into the depths of the Amazon jungle on a desperate rescue mission. With a hot-headed teenage biker as his unlikely wing man, and his vengeful new Russian nemesis waiting for a rematch, Indy's back in the game - playing for a prize all the wonders of the world could never rival. Members Reviews: not bad just word for word from the movie If you have seen the movie don't waste your time, it's a great story but you won't learn any new details. Exciting Book Great Listen! Would recommend to teens and adults. Follows the movie really well while adding to it. Indiana Jones is back - and better than the movie What did you love best about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? Reading about Indy's adventures was like visiting an old friend. Well written and excellently performed. What other book might you compare Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to and why? Beyond any other Indiana Jones novels (which I do not believe are on audible) any of the Nina Wilde/Eddie Chase books by Andy McDermott. They owe a great deal to the non-stop action and over the top chases and situations of the Indiana Jones franchise. What does L. J. Ganser bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He performed this as if it were an old radio adventure program. Very theatrical and totally in keeping with the story style. It added to the fun. Great choice. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Well they DID make the film so I think they used "The Adventure Continues..." Any additional comments? Well written and performed. Fills in gaps from the film (like how did Indy end up in that car trunk in the beginning of the film) and fleshs out the characters a bit more. I wish that the author would pen some more Indy adventures...he gets the character well. Whip crackin awesome! Indy is back in a full fledged adventure novel! I appreciate the use of philosophy and archaeology, great book o Great book If you could sum up Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in three words, what would they be? Action,intrigue,? Who was your favorite character and why? Indiana Jones because he is a character that gets into and out of many situations Have you listened to any of L. J.

The Virgin in the Ice Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:34:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Virgin in the Ice Subtitle: The Sixth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Patrick Tull Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 218 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Civil war continues to blaze in the autumn of 1139. Amid the uncertainty and peril of the moment two noble children make their escape, headed for Shrewsbury. But for reasons no one knows, the young fugitives never reach their destination. ©1982 Ellis Peters (P)1992 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "A splendid combination of romance, mystery, medieval swashbuckling." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: I prefer Sir Derek! What did you love best about The Virgin in the Ice? This is my 2nd favorite Cadfael novel. The book introduces Cadfael's son, one of my favorite characters in the entire series. BTW First favorite is Brother Cadfael's Penance in which also includes Cadfael's son. Who was your favorite character and why? Olivier, Cadfael's son who manages to get into what amounted to enemy territory and get back out without getting caught and still do what he was sent there for. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? Tull's voice fits the book and it's characters but he has a tendency to get a bit carried away. I have listened to Derek Jacobi's versions of the Cadfael books. He played Cadfael in the British TV series based on the books. He does a better job IMHO by keeping the needed interest without going off the deep end the way Tull has a habit of doing, more so in this book than he did in the other Cadfael book I have of his, "One Corpse Too Many" Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I have done so twice now and have also listened to it in parts during my working hours. Any additional comments? I like Tull's performance but I would like to see the unabridged versions by Derek Jacobi available as well. If they were available, I'd buy the lot! Good Story, Great Narrator Patrick Tull, may he rest in peace, gave seamless performances, and this is one of them. The story is classic Ellis Peters - a well-crafted mystery set in a slower time. Cadfael's forensics were as scientific as the times allowed, but just as much about heart and his understanding of human nature. These are characters I care about, who interest me. I'll keep listening. Many strands of mystery resolved with grace An excellent story with valiant and loving characters! Precise language, vivid characters, rich historical details. Perfect narrator for a mesmerizing and complex tale that is full of faith and grace. Wonderful Story, Superb Narrator The Brother Cadfael books are among some of my most favorite. This particular book is among my most favorite of the Cadfael books. And this narrator does a simply masterful job in bringing this story to life. An audiobook I will listen to again and again. excellent! Engaging story, impeccable performance. A murder mystery, a love story, a dashing hero. recommended highly!

The Hunt Ball Audiobook by Rita Mae Brown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rita Mae Brown) — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:21:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunt Ball Subtitle: A Novel Author: Rita Mae Brown Narrator: Rita Mae Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Author of the New York Times best-selling Mrs. Murphy mysteries, Rita Mae Brown delivers the goods with The Hunt Ball, the most entertaining entry yet in her popular foxhunting series. When a faculty member of the local prep school is murdered, the headmistress and "Sister" Jane Arnold, master of the foxhounds at Virginia's Jefferson Hunt Club, work together to uncover a killer. It seems the slaying may have been politically motivated, as students were demonstrating to call attention to the role of slavery in the school's past. With the annual hunt ball approaching, the 70-something Sister already has plenty on her plate. Does she have time to catch a murderer? ©2005 Rita Mae Brown; (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "In Brown's fictive world, every fox, hound, horse, dog, and bird is given a name, personality, backstory, and dialogue. All can converse with each other and understand the humans, while Sister has the ability to sense what the animals are thinking. The hunt scenes are luminous." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Lovely Story Rita Mae Brown is one of my favorite authors. She weaves her words into wonderful stories that keep the reader/listener begging for more. That being said, though, I think the use of a professional voice artist may have served the book at bit better. Ms. Brown's voice and inflection sometimes are a bit jarring or stilted. Maybe this was the first time Ms. Brown has recorded one of her novels? Read, do not listen, to this book This otherwise charming novel was totally ruined in the reading/listening. An avid mystery listener, I had to fight my way through Hunt Ball because the reader (the author) read the book in a monatone, paused at all the wrong places, and stumbled through every paragraph and chapter. What a disappointment. This book was so difficult to listen to it was almost painful. Strongly suggest that listeners stay away from this book. Distracting Narration This may be a good book; however, the narration was so bad that I was constantly distracted from the story. I wanted to grab the narrator and yell "quit pausing in all the wrong places!" It was the worst book I have ever read due to the poor narration.

The Confession: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Audiobook by Charles Todd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:48:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Confession: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 617 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Scotland Yards best detective, Inspector Ian Rutledge, must solve a dangerous case that reaches far into the past in this superb mystery in the acclaimed series. Declaring he needs to clear his conscience, a dying man walks into Scotland Yard and confesses that he killed his cousin five years earlier during the Great War. When Inspector Ian Rutledge presses for details, the man evades his questions, revealing only that he hails from a village east of London. With little information and no body to open an official inquiry, Rutledge begins to look into the case on his own. Less than two weeks later, the alleged killers body is found floating in the Thames, a bullet in the back of his head. Searching for answers, Rutledge discovers that the dead man was not who he claimed to be. What was his real name - and who put a bullet in his head? Were the confession and his own death related? Or was there something else in the victims past that led to his murder? The inspectors only clue is a gold locket, found around the dead mans neck, that leads back to Essex and an insular village whose occupants will do anything to protect themselves from notoriety. For notoriety brings the curious, and with the curious come change and an unwelcome spotlight on a centuries-old act of evil that even now can damn them all. Members Reviews: Most exciting by Todd Yet This is was one of the most exciting books I have ever listened to. Simon Prebble does a perfect job of the voices and brings the whole story alive. In many ways this is almost a gothic novel - the air of brooding and unknown evil hanging over the Essex marshes and the little village of Furnham and the house River's Edge makes the book electric with suspense. I couldn't stop listening to it. Rutledge has to trace the murders back to their beginning over 20 years before the start of the murder which attracts Rutledge's attention. From a man coming to Scotland Yard to confess to a muder he didn't commit, Rutledge must finally go back over 20 years to find the first murder committed by this serial killer. Is is amazing to watch him untangle it all. The solution to the murders will come as a big surprise and you will have a hard time figuring out. It is amazing the way Inspector Rutledge puts his case together and all the strange twists and turns it takes. With all the driving back and forth he does, I wonder the man gets any sleep at all. The plotting is excellent and bit by bit we uncover the history of this reclusive town on the River Hawking. Each character is well fleshed out and we can picture them in their cottages so vivid is the characterization of each villagel Inspector Rutledge meets. I wish Audible would publish all his books in audio but I am going back and reread all the books in the series from the start. Clever plot - fun to follow along What about Simon Prebbles performance did you like? Overall was well read. Just a little difficulty discerning one voice from another during conversations between some characters. Also a little difficult to understand Hamish's brogue. Any additional comments? This was my first outing with Inspector Rutledge, and in spite of it being well into the series, The Confession stands on its own, and references to earlier installments were not confusing. The writing was good, plenty of descriptive atmosphere.

Death and Honor Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:53:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death and Honor Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 432 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: OSS chief Wild Bill Donovan has asked him to set up his own official-but-really-OSS airline in Argentina, using "loaned" Lockheed Lodestars and Constellations. Of even more concern are two interwoven German operations. The first is a government scheme for Jews outside the Fatherland to purchase the freedom of their relatives in concentration camps, who will then be transported to Argentina and Uruguay. The second has to do with where that money is going: a plan called Operation Phoenix, which will establish safe havens for senior Nazi officials in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. Needless to say, the OSS is very interested in both of them, and if Frade can somehow find out a little more . . . without getting killed, that is. Which, as Frade is about to find out, is easier said than done. Rich with the special flair that Griffin's fans have long come to expect from him, Death and Honor is another "immensely entertaining adventure" (Kirkus Reviews) from one of our finest storytellers. Members Reviews: Another great book... Griffin couldn't get any better than Death and Honor. I've listened to this book two times. Outstanding historical novel by W.E.B. Griffin Death and Honor was yet another excellent novel by Mr. Griffin. Superb character development and a fascinating story interleaved in historically accurate events and times. This book gives a fascinating glimpse into an aspect of WWII history that has been as much underappreciated as it was important and complex. Great Book/Series Another great book in the "Honor Bound" series. Where are the other books in this series? ie:Books 2 & 3 A lazy effort in what was a good series I had read the previous books in the series and was happy to rejoin Clet Frede in Argentina.Unfortunately, Griffin's son is not up to the efforts of his father. The entire first segment (8 hours) involved merely recapping the last books. This could have been done in a 10 page recap. Instead, Butterworth has the characters talking to each other and recounting, multiple times, what has gone on before. He is also in love with Nazi ranks and uses every opportunity to throw them in, which makes the listening difficult. After getting through the first 8 hours, I hoped that he'd finally get on with the story. No such luck. About an hour in segment 2, I gave up. Good Book, Bad Performance What made the experience of listening to Death and Honor the most enjoyable? The story is great, the naration by Scott Brick does not compare with the narrators Michael Russotto or Dick Hill What was one of the most memorable moments of Death and Honor? When Scot Brick called the German attack on the USSR Operation Would you be willing to try another one of Scott Brick???s performances? NO! He is not a good performer, especially with books involving foreign languagues. He mispronouces words and does not deal with accents correctly. In Death & Honor he called the German attack on the USSR opereration Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No

Treachery at Lancaster Gate Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 18:41:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Treachery at Lancaster Gate Subtitle: A Thomas and Charlotte Pitt Mystery Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 175 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Gripping and provocative, the latest Thomas and Charlotte Pitt mystery by New York Times best-selling author Anne Perry peers unflinchingly into the corrupt affairs of Victorian society on the brink of the century's turn. The world is poised for social and political change, but England holds tight to its traditions, classes, and prejudices. When an explosion in London kills two policemen and seriously injures three more, many believe that anarchists are the culprits. But Thomas Pitt, commander of Special Branch, knows the city's radical groups well enough to suspect otherwise: that someone with decidedly more personal motives lit the deadly fuse. As he investigates the source of the fatal blast, he's stunned to discover the bombing was a calculated strike against the ranks of law enforcement. But still more shocking revelations await as Pitt's inquiries lead him to a member of Parliament hoping for a lucrative business deal, a high-ranking police officer with secrets to keep and an aristocratic opium addict seeking murderous revenge. As he pursues each increasingly threatening lead, Pitt finds himself impeded at every turn by the barriers put in place to protect the rich and powerful - barriers which, as they start to crumble, threaten to bury him alive. Members Reviews: A suggestion Story was interesting but was put off by the female voice for Inspector Pitt. His character would have been better served. Fire The Narrator Do not use this Narrator. Listening was not enjoyable a grating strident affected voice. Too bad. Where is Davina Porter or Micheal Paige? A poor narrator takes away from the enjoyment of an entertaining and well written novel. Had difficulty finishing the book. Compelling! this Anne Perry book has much to do with the modern-day things that we are dealing with in our politics and in our safety in the United States. It is very insightful! One of her best stories What did you love best about Treachery at Lancaster Gate? I liked how the story slowly unfolded, and how Pitt and Telman had to face some disturbing facts. Who was your favorite character and why? I think Telman was my favorite. His idealism was tested. It was nice to see something about his relationship with Gracie also. Any additional comments? My only disappointment with the book was the ending. It was a little too pat and not quite believable. disappointing A potentially good story not helped by belabored descriptions of character motivations and an overheated reading. The behavior of the characters in the courtroom was truly unbelievable. I generally enjoy the author's work & the narrator's, but this, to me, is not a good example.

Duke of Midnight Audiobook by Elizabeth Hoyt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth Hoyt) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 01:50:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Duke of Midnight Subtitle: Maiden Lane Author: Elizabeth Hoyt Narrator: Claudia Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 356 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When a masked man Twenty years ago Maximus Batten witnessed the brutal murders of his parents. Now the autocratic Duke of Wakefield, he spends his days ruling Parliament. But by night, disguised as the Ghost of St. Giles, he prowls the grim alleys of St. Giles, ever on the hunt for the murderer. One night he finds a fiery woman who meets him toe-to-toe-and won't back down Meets his match Artemis Greaves toils as a lady's companion, but hiding beneath the plain brown serge of her dress is the heart of a huntress. When the ghost of St. Giles rescues her from footpads, she recognizes a kindred spirit-and is intrigued. She's even more intrigued when she realizes who exactly the notorious ghost is by day Desire ignites a dangerous passion. Artemis makes a bold move: she demands that Maximus use his influence to free her imprisoned brother - or she will expose him as the ghost. But blackmailing a powerful duke isn't without risks. Now that she has the tiger by the tail, can she withstand his ire - or the temptation of his embrace? Critic Reviews: "Elizabeth Hoyt has outdone herself." (Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling author) Members Reviews: WOW !!!! A MUST READ What an amazing book. The book was suspenseful and full of twists as well as passion. I have enjoyed all of the books in the series, although they are not marked as such when doing a search. This book, however, is my favorite in the ghost of St. Giles series. I can not recommend this book enough. I wish I could have rated it a ten. The narration is also very good. Dont hesitate in purchasing. A++++++++ This one didn't work for me Although I've loved just about everything else E. Hoyt has written, this novel seemed very different from the others. It didn't feel like it should be part of the Maiden Lane series. The way Maximus spoke to Artemis was so melodramatic it distracted me and took me out of the story. It might not be the narrator's fault since the writing called for it. My all-time Hoyt favorite is Scandalous Desires, with Mickey O'Connor and Silence Hollingbrook. BTW, I e-mailed Hatchette Audio to ask why Ashford MacNab isn't narrating these books anymore, and they said they couldn't comment on contractual issues. I ran across the fact that Ashford M. has a pseudonym, Polly Lee--just found 25 books on Audible! Loved the story but still miss Ashford McNab What didnt you like about Claudia Harriss performance? I'm not sure if it was just her voice but she made the characters sound like they were angry all the time even when I'm pretty sure it wasnt written that way. OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! What did you love best about Duke of Midnight? I LOVED the story. What a great story. I know that I'll listen to this story and read it (I've bought both the audio version and ebook version) several, several times. What aspect of Claudia Harriss performance would you have changed? I did not like her voices for several characters. For instance, I didn't really like the voice she gave the Duke of Scarborough and I really didn't like the voices she gave to the valet and other minor characters. She does a good job for the major characters and her intonation and pacing are very good. Although Ms. Harris does a pretty good job, she is not Ashford McNab. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring back Ashford McNab.

Gunpowder Plot Audiobook by Carola Dunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 20:51:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/387/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gunpowder Plot Subtitle: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Lucy Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the winter of 1924, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher travels to a school friend's house to witness the estate's famous Guy Fawkes celebration. But she gets more than the quiet weekend at the quaint family manse that she was originally hoping for. The home is the site of some severe family tension. The Viscount and head of the family is a strict and unyielding sort, insisting that everyone - especially his children - meet his own unreasonable expectations. On the evening of the Guy Fawkes celebration, the Viscount is found dead on the floor of his study, killed by his own hand. What's more, he apparently first killed a guest - a married woman visiting England from Australia - before turning the gun on himself. Now it's up to Alec Fletcher, Daisy's husband and a DCI of Scotland Yard, to unravel the mystery and the long-held family secrets that led to this state of affairs. But a solution will require, perhaps, more than a little help from Daisy herself. Members Reviews: A great Daisy Dalrymple book Daisy goes to visit the estate of a school friend to cover their special Guy Fawkes celebration, complete with a bonfire and guy and a big fireworks show. But when she gets there, not all is well with the family. Then Jack, her friend's brother, makes the mistake of inviting an Australian couple they meet at a pub to their home for their large Guy Fawkes party, upsetting his parents, social snobs. But is that the only reason they are unhappy? As the fireworks show concludes, Jack finds his father and Mrs. Gooch dead, apparently with Lord Tyndall's having murdered the lady before committing suicide, causing Alec, her Scotland Yard Detective Chief Inspector husband, to come to the case, when he learns an explosive secret within the family. The solution to this book was well-written and a surprise ending. I was a bit disappointed by the narration, as Lucy Rayner can't do a credible Australian accent and mispronounced several words. But I'm so thrilled to be able to listen to this book that I don't mind! This was an excellent book that I listened to straight through from start to finish because I couldn't put it down! Best one yet. I finished this book in one day. The plot was very interesting and I hadn't guessed the culprit until the end of the book (which rarely is the case for me.) Secondary characters are being fleshed out and Daisy was much less annoying. I enjoy the narrator EXCEPT for the fact that she sometimes gets into this sing-song tone for Daisy which REALLY gets on my nerves. The story itself had more depth and feeling than her previous stories. I could really feel the emotion come off the page and I felt real empathy for the characters and what they were going through. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. One of the Best Daisy is always astute. And somehow she never is in the shadow of her husband when it comes to finding out who dunnit . This book has a complicated but understandable weaving of possible villains. Much fun. Well narrated. narrator Lucy Raynor is my favorite!! love the characters and how she brings them to life! keep up the good work. Nice story but some cringe worthy regional accents Not a bad story but some cringe worthy regional accents. reasonable Welsh but dreadful Midlands accent.