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Cover Her Face Audiobook by P. D. James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. D. James) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:56:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cover Her Face Author: P. D. James Narrator: Penelope Dellaporta Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Headstrong and beautiful, the young housemaid Sally Jupp is put rudely in her place, strangled in her bed behind a bolted door. Coolly brilliant policeman Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard must find her killer among a houseful of suspects, most of whom had very good reason to wish her ill. Cover Her Face is P. D. James' electric debut novel, an ingeniously plotted mystery that immediately placed her among the masters of suspense. ©1992 P. D. James; (P)2008 Books on Tape Members Reviews: OK but... What did you like best about Cover Her Face? What did you like least? I *think* I liked this book but can't be sure because the narration was too distracting. Characters were shrill, whiny, almost hysterical in places where they should have been stoic. Dalgleish was performed as if he were there to soothe us to sleep. How could the performance have been better? Different narrator. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No Any additional comments? I will try other P.D. James books, but not narrated by Penelope Dellaporta. I think I'll stick to old fashioned reading for the next one. A Bit slow Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I understand that this is the debut of Inspector Dalgleish. The plot was a bit slow, and the narrator even more so. I found listening at 1 1/2 speed to be about right. the audio sounded like it had been recorded over a phone, and there was a slight ground loop hum in the background. Overall, I wish I had read this book rather than listened to it. I should have listened more closely to sample. Even so, I plan on reading or listening to more P D James. Would you recommend Cover Her Face to your friends? Why or why not? I would recommend the book, not the recording. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Penelope Dellaporta? Katherine Kellgren or Donada Peters Do you think Cover Her Face needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I believe it has several. the narrator in the last chapter skips some of the paragraphes and you should stop the narrating and read it Better Dalgleish stories....but classic PD James What made the experience of listening to Cover Her Face the most enjoyable? I am a PD James fan, and have always enjoyed the descriptive dialogue, which for some lends to a slow read. This is not an action story, it really is more a study of a variety of personalities. Would you recommend Cover Her Face to your friends? Why or why not? yes, but only for those that enjoy what words can do. What about Penelope Dellaportas performance did you like? I felt she let the characters be who the author envisioned them to be. I felt the author was reading the story. A Start Better than PBS Mystery by far. The detail and subtly as the stuff I live for.

Earthly Remains Audiobook by Donna Leon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Leon) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 02:26:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Earthly Remains Author: Donna Leon Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Donna Leon's best-selling mystery novels set in Venice have won a multitude of fans for their insider's portrayal of La Serenissima. From family meals to coffee bars, and from vaporetto rides to the homes and apartments of Venetians, the details and rhythms of everyday life are an integral part of this beloved series. But so are the suffocating corruption, the never-ending influx of tourists, and crimes big and small. Through it all, Leon's Commissario Guido Brunetti has been an enduring figure. A good man who loves his family and his city, Brunetti is relentless in his pursuit of truth and some measure of justice. In Earthly Remains, the 26th novel in this series, Brunetti's endurance is tested more than ever before. During an interrogation of an entitled, arrogant man suspected of giving drugs to a young girl who then died, Brunetti acts rashly, doing something he will quickly come to regret. In the fallout, he realizes that he needs a break, needs to get away from the stifling problems of his work. When Brunetti is granted leave from the Questura, his wife, Paola, ships him off to a villa owned by a wealthy relative on Sant'Erasmo, one of the largest islands in the laguna. There he intends to pass his days rowing, and his nights reading Pliny's Natural History. The recuperative stay goes according to plan until Davide Casati, the caretaker of the house on Sant'Erasmo, goes missing following a sudden storm. Now, Brunetti feels compelled to investigate, to set aside his leave of absence and understand what happened to the man who had become his friend. Earthly Remains is quintessential Donna Leon, a powerful addition to this enduring series. Members Reviews: As always, and evocative and involving story of venetian outliers Reading or listening to a Donna Leon novel always makes me feel like I've just spent some time in Italy. Her pacing is as eloquent as her prose. Relaxed and passionate at the same time. Beauty and decay side by side, luxury, leisure, and corruption always lurking in the background. I'm not sure how she does it but this is another winner. Dona Leon Has Done It Again Dona Leon knows how to grab the reader and never let go. This story is a bit different than the first 25 Brunetti novels in that he is more on his own in this one. He has an episode in his office which results in him taking some quiet time to destress. He goes to a villa owned by Paola's family where he becomes friendly with the caretaker who it turns out knew Brunetti's father. The caretaker and Brunetti become friendly and row every day. The caretaker tells Brunetti that he has things to do over the weekend and he will see him on Monday. Monday comes around and there is no caretaker. His daughter is worried and they start looking for him. They eventually find him drowned. This starts an investigation. Did he commit suicide? Was it an accident? Was it murder? Read this gripping story and find out. These books are so well written that you will not want to read other novels but you must since a new Brunetti novel is an annual event. David Colacci is the narrator and he is the voice of Brunetti. Love this author and this narrator. One of the ten most boring books I've been reading this series faithfully for years, but this book is simply awful. Listening to paint dry would be more exciting.

Telling Lies Audiobook by L. A. Dobbs

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L. A. Dobbs) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:23:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Telling Lies Subtitle: A Sam Mason Mystery, Book 1 Author: L. A. Dobbs Narrator: Rudy Sanda Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The small police force of White Rock, New Hampshire is still reeling from the death of Officer Tyler Richardson when they are called to the scene of the accidental drowning of an out-of-town camper. But Chief Sam Mason and Sergeant Jody Harris soon discover the drowning was no accident. Someone murdered Lynn Palmer and staged the scene to make it look that way. With a pool of suspects who aren't telling the truth and a corrupt mayor who wants the case solved yesterday, Sam and Jo follow a puzzling trail of clues with a surprise ending. And when a stray dog points them in the right direction, Sam discovers the killer is closer than he thought. Just when Sam and Jo think they can rest after having solved Lynn's murder, a shocking discovery proves that sometimes even those you trust can be telling lies. Members Reviews: Interesting light murder mystery This novel is interesting mostly because it is set in New Hampshire (unusual), but it is not worth the price. Police chief Sam Mason solves the case in an unusual way; he tricks the killer into confessing. I'll skip future novel in the series. Sam Mason A Great new story! I like Sam and his crew and especially Lucy. I listened to this book while working today and even worked late so I could finish it!! note:My rating, PG. Great cozy mystery! Plot and characters OK. Writing so so. Dialogue is collection of clichés. Free of violence. No overt sex or language. Lots of selfish and shady characters. Even the good guys have secrets. Main plot resolved, but numerous cliffhangers. Telling Lies, L.A.Dobbs A super 5 star author. A great 'who done it' story and I enjoyed this book, so much that I will be buying more of this series. Whilst listening to the brilliant narration, of characters throughout this book by, Rudy Sanda, it was excellent. His pronunciation was really enjoyable, as I am an English person and find some American readers not as easy to listen to as Rudy, because although we British speak and read the same language as Americans our words and meanings vary so much.

A Banquet of Consequences Audiobook by Elizabeth George

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth George) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:59:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Banquet of Consequences Subtitle: A Lynley Novel, Book 19 Author: Elizabeth George Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 840 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The unspoken secrets and buried lies of one family rise to the surface in Elizabeth George's novel of crime, passion, and tragic history. As Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the London angle of an ever more darkly disturbing case, his partner, Barbara Havers, is looking behind the peaceful façade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire, deceit, and murder. The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind. But what was the cause of his tragedy, and how far might the consequences reach? Is there a link between the young man's leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge? After various career-threatening issues with her department, Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter with a best-selling feminist writer and her pushy personal assistant gives her a connection to the Cambridge murder, Barbara begs Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime. Full of shocks, intensity, and suspense from beginning to end, A Banquet of Consequences reveals both Lynley and Havers under mounting pressure to solve one of the most complex cases they have ever encountered. Critic Reviews: "Definitely a literary force to be reckoned with." ( Suspense magazine) "It's tough to resist George's storytelling, once hooked." ( USA Today) Members Reviews: For those who dislike John Lee... ... simply set the speed to 1.25 or 1.5. I admit that listening to him at normal speed made me me sleepy, however once sped up a bit I found him perfectly charming. As far as the book itself is concerned, Elizabeth George has long established herself as a crime writer who takes her time to unfold the story, so if you like your crime fast-paced and snappy, I'll say go look somewhere else. Personally, I like to dig deep, as it were, and found the characters in this Lynley installment particularly riveting (nice after the last book, where I couldn't have cared less about half of the people involved). I *must* add, however, that she just cannot seem to reign in her desire to pair Lynley off with women who are, let's face it, so bland and annoying with their "oh yes, oh no, oh I don't know"s that it makes my stomach turn. Front part actually boring If book had been two thirds shorter I might have enjoyed it more. So many characters populate a branching narrative that I lost interest half way through. Love the ongoing characters but the plot only turns to them at the end. Murder side of the plot itself was no worth the wait. A Terrible Letdown I have enjoyed this series and was looking forward to seeing how Lynley, Havers and Nkata were doing. Instead, I slogged through a l-o-n-g uninteresting story where they were merely bit players with no real growth or change. Nkata especially - who would be a fascinating character to get to know more of merely stated a few facts here and there. And the actual mystery - I hated it. The characters were annoying, immature, indecent and repetitive. A real disappointment. Great Addition to the Series This installment has fewer ambiguous characters and more humor than many of her books. Lynley grows past some of his aristocratic assumptions, as does his girlfriend. The villainy is spread over several people, and those story lines are compelling.

Deadly Assets Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 01:06:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Assets Subtitle: Badge of Honor Series, Book 12 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 226 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In Philadelphia - suffering among the country's highest murder rates - the tension between the Philadelphia Police Department and its Citizens Oversight Committee has long been reaching a boiling point. That turmoil turns from bad to worse shortly after the committee begins targeting police shootings - especially those of twenty-seven-year-old Homicide Sergeant Matt Payne, the "Wyatt Earp of the Main Line" - and then the committee's combative leader is found shot dead point-blank on the front porch of his run-down Philly row house. As chanting protesters fill the streets, the city threatens to erupt. Payne, among many others accused of being complicit in the leader's death, becomes quietly furious. He suspects there's something deeper behind it all, but what? Ordered to stay out of the line of fire, he struggles ahead to do what he does best - his job. He's been investigating the murder of a young family. A reporter, working on an illicit drug series for Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mickey O'Hara, has been killed with his wife and child, a note stapled to his chest warning that the drug stories are to stop. Period. While Payne knows that he, like his pal O'Hara, cannot back down, he also knows that they damn sure could be among the next to die.... Members Reviews: I am Disappointed The authors are back with book 12 in the Badge of Honor Series. Philadelphia is having an outbreak of killings that Sgt. Matt Payne and team are trying to get control. There is interesting descriptions of the Citys neighborhoods and the downtown area. I dont live in Philadelphia but Griffin has a reputation of being very accurate with his location descriptions. Griffin and Butterworth delve into the sociological problems of the city as they relate to the police. My major complaint is I had to wade through half the book going over the prior books in the series (which I already read) before the authors got into the current story. The plot is convoluted and jumps all over the place for no apparent reason and many of the regular characters did not appear in this story. I am very disappointed in the decline of one of my favorite authors. I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. Scott Brick salvaged the book with his great narration. Disappointed Quality of writing has gone down. I hated the time warp where the story went from the early 1970 to present day. the writer needs to go back and read the earlier books to cut down on mlstakes. The father needs to start writing the books again because the son is not in his league as a writer. This will probably be my last purchase of these books. Very disappointing What did you like best about Deadly Assets? What did you like least? Slow paced. Key series characters were hardly advanced while transient characters were discussed excessively. Very negative about Philly. What could W. E. B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? advance main characters, move action along. Have you listened to any of Scott Bricks other performances before? How does this one compare? Not one anyone would watch. Worse WEB Griffin book This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? No one who has read or listen to WEB Griffin's books would enjoy this book.

Secrets in Death Audiobook by J. D. Robb

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. D. Robb) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:16:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets in Death Author: J. D. Robb Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A new novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series: Lt. Eve Dallas must separate rumors from reality when a woman who traffics in other people's secrets is silenced. The chic Manhattan nightspot Du Vin is not the kind of place Eve Dallas would usually patronize, and it's not the kind of bar where a lot of blood gets spilled. But that's exactly what happens one cold February evening. The mortally wounded woman is Larinda Mars, a self-described "social information reporter," or as most people would call it, a professional gossip. As it turns out, she was keeping the most shocking stories quiet, for profitable use in her side business as a blackmailer. Setting her sights on rich, prominent marks, she'd find out what they most wanted to keep hidden and then bleed them dry. Now someone's done the same to her, literally - with a knife to the brachial artery. Eve didn't like Larinda Mars. But she likes murder even less. To find justice for this victim, she'll have to plunge into the dirty little secrets of all the people Larinda Mars victimized herself. But along the way, she may be exposed to some information she really didn't want to know... Members Reviews: Not my favorite of the series As always I love the world of LT. Eve Dallas but I have to say this was not one of my favorites. It has never been so easy to pick out the killer unless the JD Robb wanted us to. But this would never stop me for waiting for the next book. Thanks Brilliant as always. Can't wait for the next book. Keep Dallas going forever please. Many thanks.

Scared to Death Audiobook by Rachel Amphlett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rachel Amphlett) — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:36:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scared to Death Subtitle: Detective Kay Hunter, Book 1 Author: Rachel Amphlett Narrator: Alison Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-17 Publisher: Saxon Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: "If you want to see your daughter alive again, listen carefully." When the body of a snatched schoolgirl is found in an abandoned biosciences building, the case is first treated as a kidnapping gone wrong. But Detective Kay Hunter isn't convinced, especially when a man is found dead with the ransom money still in his possession. When a second schoolgirl is taken, Kay's worst fears are realized. With her career in jeopardy - desperate to conceal a disturbing secret, Kay's hunt for the killer becomes a race against time before he claims another life. For the killer, the game has only just begun.... Scared to Death is the first book in a new crime thriller series featuring Kay Hunter - a detective with a hidden past and an uncertain future.... If you like the Kim Stone series by Angela Marsons, Peter Robinson's DCI Banks series and the Erika Foster series by Robert Bryndza, discover Rachel Amphlett's new detective novels today. Members Reviews: Solid Police Procedural Makes the Mark I enjoyed Scared to Death for what it is: a down to earth, readable and reasonably suspenseful modern police procedural. This novel may not a groundbreaker, but it contains all the elements of a good mystery and stands out in a few areas: a feeling of spookiness in the atmosphere, a descriptive darkness pulls the reader in; crimes that made me shiver but that were not overdone, or overtly gory- more of a slow-burning suspense. I liked that the author created a sense of ambivalence between the victims and the evildoer, as more and more is learned about what the victims own behavior might have provoked in an individual with a fragile ego. Finally, the author has crafted an enigmatic heroine, who shows true strength, grit and most importantly, class, in her dealings with some tough politics at the office. This was a good read and I look forward to seeing what the series has in store. I was given this review copy audiobook for free at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. Solid detective story Thanks to the author and Audioboom for the review copy. This is a great beginning to a new-to-me, detective series. Strong female lead- exciting story. Looking forward to reading more. Homerun novel ! really great! This book was not at all what I expected. Twists and turns throughout the book will make your heart race, and have you anxiously turning the page to see what happens next.I would do yourself a favor and one click this book now! "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." brilliant loved it. full of action and mystery! cant wait for the rest of the series. A fantastic police detective thriller! I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This was a great police detective thriller. It was gritty, real, and suspenseful. The main character is well developed with her own colored past. The narrator does a tremendous job of bringing this story to life. Well worth a credit.

Next Girl on the List Audiobook by Roger Stelljes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roger Stelljes) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 03:41:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Next Girl on the List Subtitle: McRyan Mystery Series Author: Roger Stelljes Narrator: Johnny Peppers Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Roger Stelljes Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: It had been so long since she had someone in her life. She thought he was amazing. The perfect guy and the perfect date. His calculated game of seduction and deception worked flawlessly. After luring her into his death trap, he quietly slid out the door and disappeared yet again without a trace. What clues are hidden in a picture perfect murder? Complex obscure clues woven into intricate crime scenes challenge Mac McRyan, all while a warped mind taunts him and stalks another innocent soul. As time relentlessly ticks down, Mac is forced to fight not only his own instincts, but a deceptively treacherous killer in his most mind bending and dangerous case yet. New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Roger Stelljes has crafted another addictive pulse-pounding thriller filled with his trademark twists and turns. Vince Flynn described Roger Stelljes and his series as "Absorbing. Intense. Gripping. Stelljes is a powerful new thriller voice." Members Reviews: Stelljes Writes a Good Fast Paced Suspense I've enjoyed this series from book one, but the relationships that develop from book to book can easily be followed with out reading these in order. This is a very good mystery/thriller. There's a killer who is traveling the country who likes to play games with top law enforcement. He chooses a city and begins killing women he has already built a relationship with. He chooses women who are well educated and into the arts. They also must resemble the Rubenesque period women and be a plus size. After killing them he leaves clues to the next woman on his list on the way of artwork. With each victim I found myself hoping the would be saved. Stelljes does not really provide clues about the killer so it's impossible to guess who he is until MacRyan himself uncovers his identity. Johnny Peppers does a very good job narrating. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. YES I can't believe that was book 6 - it read like the first book in a series in that I understood the relationships between characters and had no trouble following the plot. This is a truly *superb* murder mystery book. The characters are complex and dynamic, annoying and lovable. The story itself is intricately executed and Johnny Peppers delivers a truly fantastic performance. Usually I can guess who did it and how but this one took me by surprise - a really nice change of pace for me in murder mysteries. I would recommend this book to ANYONE who enjoys the murder mystery genre and I can't wait to read the rest in the series myself! I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. A Great Detective Mystery/Thriller What made the experience of listening to Next Girl on the List the most enjoyable? A great story, and wonderfully smooth narration by Johnny Peppers.The narrator has a clear voice and a smooth style that makes for easy listening. Who was your favorite character and why? Mac Ryan - he is the star of the book and it shows. Which scene was your favorite? I really can't pick a favourite scene - there were so many excellent scenes in this book Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I wanted to so much - but the time the book takes is just too much.

Trial by Fury Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:45:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trial by Fury Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 3 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The body lies amid the garbage behind a Seattle grocery store. He was a high-school basketball coach - and J. P. Beaumont discovers he was lynched. Check out more of mysteries. ©1986 J. A. Jance; (P)2007 Books in Motion Critic Reviews: "Solid entertainment." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Story good, narration grating This is the second J P Beaumont book I've downloaded, but will will be the last. The narrator's interpretation was loud, grating, & whining that detracted from the story. Give me Scott Brick any time. Reader Review The reader's character voices are very clipped, to the point of irritation. Otherwise, great story. Great story, performance was poorly modulated What didnt you like about Gene Engenes performance? His performance was fine, but the post production volume modulation was painful. Adjusting the volume on my device to hear the softest spoken words made the loudest words painfully loud. And this high/low range would happen in the same sentence. And would happen constantly. It was so annoying, I'm hesitant to try any other books with this narrator. Any additional comments? The story was great, as usual. J.A. Jance writes a great story, unfortunately, the post production made the reading unpleasant to listen (but we did finish the book!). Jance Wrote Another Good Mystery What did you love best about Trial by Fury? What I liked best about Trial by Fury was that it was only an 8 hour book, an easy listen and had a good plot. What was one of the most memorable moments of Trial by Fury? When Peters went missing and his two children needed the truth and assurance that their dad was being looked for. Peters friend's immediately took responsibility for the children. Ames, Beaumonts lawyer and friend of both men, knew that Peters did not have a clause in his will concerning who would raise his children if he were to die. Ames stayed with the children and assured Beaumont, Peters partner, that he would change the will if Peters did not survive. Beaumont agreed to become the children's guardian. Have you listened to any of Gene Engenes other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, I've been reading the Beaumont series and so far Gene Eugene has been the narrator. You can rest assured, if your're wondering about Eugene's narration, there should not be a problem. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No, I had no extreme reaction to this book. However, there were a few tense moments and Beaumont and Peters do make me laugh. Both of these characteristics, make the book interesting and enjoyable. Any additional comments? The character's in, Trial by Fury, do enhance one another. The book is only eight hours which is short for me. I usually will finish the book in one day, as I did, Trial by Fury. Jance keeps to the plot and brings the plot to its conclusion. I will continue with the series because I have not been disappointed with the first three. I know that I'll be able to read a well developed short mystery, that I will lay back and enjoy. OK Story, Performance Not So The story was ok - continued to listen - but the reader was too loud, aggressive. Made parts hard to list to. That made it a challenge to finish but the story was compelling enough to listen to the end.

The Silent Twin Audiobook by Caroline Mitchell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Caroline Mitchell) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 23:36:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silent Twin Subtitle: Detective Jennifer Knight Crime Thriller Series, Book 3 Author: Caroline Mitchell Narrator: Emma Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-16 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 192 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: I'm alone in the dark. Please, can you find me? Nine-year-old twins Abigail and Olivia vow never to be parted. But when Abigail goes missing from Blackwater Farm, DC Jennifer Knight must find her before it's too late. Twin sister Olivia has been mute since Abigail's disappearance. But when she whispers in Jennifer's ear, Jennifer realizes it is Abigail's voice pleading to be found. A damp and decaying house set in acres of desolate scrubland, the farm is a place of secrets old and new - and Jennifer must unravel them all in order to find the lost girl. But could Olivia's bond with her twin hold the key to finding Abigail? And can Jennifer break through her silence in time to save her sister's life? Members Reviews: Engrossing Silent Twin starts out on the slow side introducing the characters involved. Once that is done the plot becomes more involved. There are twists and turns and secondary stories. That are not fully revealed until the end. Well worth the listen. Held me until the end Very good story. This was the first book in the series I listened to so now I need to go back and listen to the first two. You don't need to go through the first books before this one. It didn't sound like it carried from a previous storyline. If you like mysteries with some suspense, this book is for you. Caroline Mitchell is getting added to my list of favorite authors. Good book. Got a bit boring in the middle but grew in intensity toward the end. Invigorating, infectious, imperious. After getting into this author's writing style, it was hard to put the boo k down. Do I know you? I went back and forth about who did it the whole book!!! Who did it?? I listened to this book on my way to and from work and hated to turn it off when I arrived!! A fantastic read!!! Surprise This story was full of twists and turns that were not expected what a surprise ending!

Cold Paradise Audiobook by Stuart Woods

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 06:36:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Paradise Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 7 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Palm Beach is the most glamorous scene of the crime yet for cop-turned-investigator Stone Barrington, who becomes reacquainted with a case he thought was buried years ago and must settle romantic entanglements that haunt him still. Members Reviews: Before he started mailing them in. Classic Stuart Woods. I really like the narrator as well. Mindless but lots of fun.

Killing Season: Part 2 Audiobook by Faye Kellerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Faye Kellerman) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 08:50:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killing Season: Part 2 Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: Charlie Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Faye Kellerman delivers an electrifying crime novel of suspense as a young man's obsessive investigation into his sister's death draws him into the path of a sadistic serial killer. While Ben and Ro found happiness as a couple in part 1, Ben's obsession with his sister's murderer continues to consume him. Now, on Christmas day, he will make his way to Berkeley, hoping to find answers before the killer strikes again. Will Ben and Ro find the missing pieces before it's too late? Members Reviews: 2 weeks until the release of the final part! After listening to Part 2 of this novel I am even more convinced that its correct genre is YA fiction which is fine with me. Frustrating way to release a book I will not ever buy a book broken up in 3 parts again. After a couple weeks I lost some of the key facts in the first part and it took me awhile to catch up. I like being able to listen to the entire thing and having a resolution. Seems like a ploy to make more money. Not as good as the first one The first installment in this series was a great detective mystery! Part 2 on the other hand is more about teenage sex and high school drama than it is a detective mystery. I hope part 3 returns to the quality of part 1. Story gets 2.5 stars. The narrator was excellent. I give Charlie Thurston 5 stars! Compelling & Heartbreaking I teach high school English so perhaps thats what draws me to these characters. Also, Faye Kellerman makes me feel every ache their young hearts experience. Plus, the suspense of the main mystery is quite compelling. If you were able to enter into the lives of the quirky middle schoolers of Stranger Things or the young leads of Twilight and you also love suspense, youll want to hop right on board to help this cast of characters catch a killer! (I am saving part 3 because I dont want this case to be over so soon!) Oh Baby Hot! Hot! Hot! The second Part was hot--teen romance--the intensity of the energy of first love--and the intensity of the search for the killer-- it was a page turner--my headphones were smoking!! Love the character development of Roe. But don't make me wait for the whole story!!

Red Ribbons Audiobook by Louise Phillips

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Louise Phillips) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:09:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Ribbons Subtitle: Dr. Kate Pearson, Book 1 Author: Louise Phillips Narrator: Caroline Morahan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 360 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The critically acclaimed first novel in Louise Phillips' award-winning and internationally best-selling Kate Pearson thriller series. The Serial Killer A missing schoolgirl is found buried in the Dublin Mountains, hands clasped together in prayer, two red ribbons in her hair. Twenty-four hours later, a second schoolgirl is found in a shallow grave - her body identically arranged. The hunt for the killer is on. The Criminal Psychologist The police call in criminal psychologist Kate Pearson to get inside the mind of the murderer before he strikes again. But the more Kate discovers about the killings, the more it all feels terrifyingly familiar. The Accused Woman As the pressure to find the killer intensifies, there's one vital connection to be made - Ellie Brady, a woman institutionalized 15 years earlier for the murder of her daughter Amy. She stopped talking when everybody stopped listening. But what connects the death of Amy Brady to the murdered schoolgirls? As Kate Pearson begins to unravel the truth, danger is closer than she knows. Members Reviews: A true psychological thriller I enjoyed this book very much. It took you deeply inside the mind of a killer and the people that hunt them. I'll read more of this series. AMAZING I absolutely loved this book! If you've seen The Fall you will like this a lot. Obsessed and ready for the next book! Couldn't stop listening! Seemingly unrelated facts come together to reveal a suspenseful thriller with rich believable characters. Want to read more. Well written thriller This takes a bit of time to get into. The seemingly unconnected characters start to develop and ur feeling what has it all got to do with each other, but it does all come together. Good performance. Worth a listen and I'd read more by this author. I am so glad I did not give up on this book! Where does Red Ribbons rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? REALLY good and I hope Audible gets books 2-4 in this series. I almost gave up listening because it just sounded really out there at first but I was completely sucked in by the third chapter and couldn't stop listening. Kate Pearson is a really interesting character. What did you like best about this story? It is an amalgam of various stories that are woven together nicely. It's well-paced with never a dull moment. Sometimes it's hard to make a book interesting when the reader knows who the bad guy is from the beginning. I did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did, quite frankly. What does Caroline Morahan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She was really pleasant to listen but she had good material to work with. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? ? Any additional comments? N/A

Injustice for All Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:38:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Injustice for All Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 2 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The blonde on the beach was screaming. A dead man lay at her feet. But the murder is only the first ingredient J. P. Beaumont discovers in a deadly mixture of politics and passion. Check out more of mysteries. © J. A. Jance; (P)1992 Books in Motion Members Reviews: Act With a Conscience Would you consider the audio edition of Injustice for All to be better than the print version? I think that the audio edition would be better. I've never read the print version but I think a decent narrator makes listening worthwhile. When reading a book my voice is the only voice I can hear. It's strange to actually understand just how reading and listening are different. I'd say the narrator can make or break a book. I've listened to all of Tom Clancy's novels except one because the narration was incredibly poor. I had to read that book. Listen up narrators, make books come alive. What was one of the most memorable moments of Injustice for All? When Ralph taught the children the Pledge of Alligence Which character as performed by Gene Engene was your favorite? Peters was my favorite. There was anger, compassion, happiness, sadness, and love. Eugene was able to emulate Peter's voice to become a person whom I would like to meet. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No extreme reaction. Any additional comments? I will listen to the next book in the series. This series is mild but interesting. There are twists and turns that keep me wanting to know how the book will end. There is resolution when the book ends. However, there will continue to more character development because it's a series. I keep getting to know them better. Another winner Following J.P. Beaumont is very addictive and the more I know him the more I love him. J.A. Jance is a master author! Endless ramble I am a fan of J. A. Jance & have read her other series. This early work was disappointing. It had way too much monologue and a rambling plot. Injustice for all I like all J A Jance's books but my favorite series is Beaumont. I am in the process of getting all of them in my own library as I read them over when I can't find a book that interests me Great read I enjoyed this book with all the twists and turns, and learning more about our hero.

Talking God Audiobook by Tony Hillerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tony Hillerman) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:54:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Talking God Author: Tony Hillerman Narrator: Christian Baskous Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 273 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Reunited by a grave robber and a corpse, Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn is trying to determine the identity of a murder victim, while Officer Jim Chee is arresting Smithsonian conservator Henry Highhawk for ransacking the sacred bones of his ancestors. But with each peeled-back layer, it becomes shockingly clear that these two cases are mysteriously connected - and that others are pusuing Highhawk, with lethal intentions. And the search for answers to a deadly puzzle is pulling Leaphorn and Chee into the perilous arena of superstition, ancient ceremony, and living gods. Members Reviews: Navajo Nation lives Any additional comments? All of Tony Hillerman's books about the Navajo land are good. This one brings Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee to the Nation's capital to find out why a body appears in Navajo Land that traces back to Washington D.C. Neither are happy to be away from the Sacred Mountains. The narrator does okay but he isn't George Guidall. I heard most of these stories read by Guidall and it really spoils you. The story is very good . . . the narrator leaves much to be desired. It's hard to tell who is talking because most of the voices sound the same . . . maybe a southern drawl but the sound is the same. Revisiting Talking God I read this book when it was published in 1969. I decided to revisit it via Audible. I love all of Tony Hillerman's Navajo mysteries. In his books you get a deep and loving exposure to the Navaho way of life and religion. There are two Navajo detectives in virtually all of Hillerman's novels, Jim Chee, a budding religious figure and lower level officer in the Navaho Tribal Police. The older and wiser Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn makes a very superior detective. The plot starts with an unidentified body found by a railroad in a near impossible location. Chee and Leaphorn pursue differing crimes and find that they merge in Washington DC. This is a very solid entry in the series. Just a nit, the narration is fine. Originally the books on tape were narrated by Tony Hillerman with his gravelly, worldly voice. I miss Tony as a author and miss listening to him. He was an acknowledged master of mystery writing. We're Not in New Mexico Anymore! What made the experience of listening to Talking God the most enjoyable? What made this book enjoyable beyond the story itself was the narration by Christian Baskous. His voice characterizations are amazing. No matter how many different people appear in the narrative, Mr. Baskous creates a distinct and memorable voice for each one. I love this guy. He really makes the familiar stories come alive in totally new ways. This novel was a real departure from the usual Jim Chee/Joe Leaphorn stories. Most of the action takes place in Washington D.C., not New Mexico, and I found that I missed the long drives through the dramatic landscapes of the Southwest that typically fill up the narrative in Hillerman's novels. Having the boys from the Rez solving crime in the Big East was a weird paradigm shift. The book was as good as any of his others, of course, and we did get to see Janet Pete at her flashy, glamorous best in D.C. society. Grave robbers and terrorists make a nice showing in this one - we even get a maladjusted, emotionally damaged hit man stalking the investigation.

Mad Mouse Audiobook by Chris Grabenstein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Grabenstein) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:45:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mad Mouse Subtitle: John Ceepak, Book 2 Author: Chris Grabenstein Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-07 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1472 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: It's almost Labor Day, and the end of summer could mean the end of someone's life in this exciting sequel to Chris Grabenstein's Tilt-a-Whirl. Young Danny Boyle, the part-time summer cop "down the shore" in Sea Haven, New Jersey, gets taken on a wild ride when he and his longtime beach buddies become the unwitting targets of a madman's twisted scheme for revenge. Fortunately, John Ceepak, the cop with a soldier's unshakable code of honor, stays at Danny's side to help him negotiate the quick twists and turns that threaten to destroy his life, his friends, and everything about the world he loves. Whipping from the boardwalk to the beach and back again, Mad Mouse keeps zigging and zagging at a breakneck pace, all the way to the surprising finish. Critic Reviews: "With agile humor, neat plotting, unexpected sweetness, and an irresistible duo, Grabenstein offers a hip new form of cozy." (Booklist) "Likable good guys, plausible bad guys, a sensible plot and a supple prose style that moves from breezy to poignant." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Whack a Mole Laughed my butt off while at the same time being strung along by the Author's, Chris Grabenstein, plot at a crisp pace. The book is so entertaining that I may be forced to visit the New Jersey coast line in summer just to get the real flavor of the book. I am now drawn into the lives of the characters and can't wait for the next book to come out. Thank you Chris Grabenstein. MadMouse Really fun read. Suspenseful, funny and great characters. Left me wanting more. This book will crack you up! Mad Mouse has just the right blending of humor, pathos, and suspense. The author paints vivid images of the characters and the spaces they inhabit - you just feel like you are there on the over-commercialized New Jersey beach, smelling the smells and noticing the odd things that pop up in that culture. One minute you are laughing at something outrageous or familiar, the next moment your are hearing bullets whiz by. Be sure to start with the first book in this series, Tilt-a-Whirl, because the sequencing enhances your appreciation of the characters. Very Enjoyable! I love the choice of narrator for these books. This one is even better than Tilt-a-whirl. This is a great summer beach listen. I enjoyed the story and characters very much. You feel like you are driving around a beach town being a spectator watching the characters in action. Satisfying ending too. A WILD RIDE OF A READ Incredible. Jeff Woodman does an amazing job with this incredibly fun and thrilling story. When he gets to the creepy parts, watch out -- your skin will start crawling! MAD MOUSE made my runs around Central Park a real roller coaster ride.

Sacred Clowns Audiobook by Tony Hillerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tony Hillerman) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:02:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacred Clowns Author: Tony Hillerman Narrator: Christian Baskous Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 240 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: First there was the trouble at Saint Boneventure boarding school. A teacher is dead, a boy is missing, and a councilwoman has put a lot of pressure on Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee to find her grandson. Sitting on a rooftop watching sacred clowns perform their antics in a Pueblo ceremony, Chee spots the boy. Then, suddenly, the crowd is in commotion. One of the clowns has been savagely murdered. Without a single clue, Chee and Leaphorn must follow a serpentine trail through the Indian clans and nations, seeking the thread that links two brutal murders, a missing teenager, a band of lobbyists trying to put a toxic dump site on Pueblo land, and an invaluable memento given to the tribes by Abraham Lincoln in a fast-paced, flawless mystery that is Hillerman at his lyrical, evocative, spellbinding best. Members Reviews: Please have George Guidall read all the books Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The title says it all. I love the books, but Baskous's reading ruins the books for me. Soul feeding, highly entertaining,. Loved it. This intricate clever story meanders thru southwestern native cultures, with a respect and understanding which is very refreshing. Delightful Chee and Leaphorn The beginning of a great collaboration and a long term friendship. Much Tano, Hopi and Navajo culture. All in all a bang up good mystery with crackerjack detective work . This is a repeater! Wonderful series--wonderful book! The late Tony Hillerman wrote a memorable series (recently brought back to life by his daughter!) that gives beautiful insights into Native American culture and history, coupled with very good mysteries. In this one Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee are working side by side--aware of each other's cases, but not exactly focused on the same one (even though, of course, they will eventually tie together). It begins with Officer Chee watching a Pueblo ceremony that includes Sacred Clowns. He should be keeping his eye on a young boy that will soon go missing, just as one of the clowns will soon be murdered. This book has the usual good sense of mystery--of complicated situations that parallel each other for a while before their connections are felt. But beyond that, and what makes these so special, is the sense of being brought into a way of life that is fascinating. Officer Chee is often at odds with himself over his calling--he wants to be a police officer, but is deeply connected to the spiritual, healing community--which looks at human behavior a bit differently. This book offers a beautiful example of the difference between the usual police procedures and the way the Navajo regard dealing with human mistakes. There is a great deal of compassion in the unique way that Officer Chee will handle one of the several story lines in this wonderful book. It is hard to find enough ways to recommend this book, and this entire series! The narration is quite good, and I just didn't want the story to end! Even better second time around I know I listened to this some time ago, but didn't review it at that time. Since then I've become more critical, and it's wonderful that I can stand to listen to anything twice. I really enjoyed this book because 1) I like the way Hillerman moves the action and detection processes along; not a lot of violent action, but keeps things hopping.

Dance of the Bones Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 08:20:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dance of the Bones Subtitle: A J. P. Beaumont and Brandon Walker Novel Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: J. R. Horne Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 253 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: J. P. Beaumont and Brandon Walker, two of New York Times best-selling author J. A. Jance's most acclaimed series characters, join forces for the first time in one of the most suspenseful works of her career. Years ago Amos Warren, a prospector, was gunned down out in the desert, and Sheriff Brandon Walker made the arrest in the case. Now the retired Walker is called in when the alleged killer, John Lassiter, refuses to accept a plea deal that would release him from prison with time served. Lassiter wants Brandon and The Last Chance to find Amos' real killer and clear his name. Sixteen hundred miles to the north in Seattle, J. P. Beaumont is at loose ends after the Special Homicide Investigation Team, affectionately known as S.H.I.T., has been unexpectedly and completely disbanded. When Brandon discovers that there are links between Lassiter's case and an unsolved case in Seattle, he comes to Beau for help. Those two cases suddenly become hot when two young boys from the reservation, one of them with close ties to the Walker family, go missing. Can two seasoned cops, working together, decipher the missing pieces in time to keep them alive? Members Reviews: A Good Walker Mystery I enjoyed the story but feel the inclusion of J P Beaumont was just a way to get readers of that series to buy this book. I would rather have waited another year for a Beaumont novel. With little more than a chapter's involvement, I was left wanting a Beaumont story. Painful to follow Could not even finish the book. Attempt to educate on historical Native American customs overshadows and takes away from becoming engaged in a weak story line. Very disappointed. Not even if it was free This book was so bad I could barely get through it! The narrator was so monotone that you could not keep up with the back-and-forth timeline of the story. I had to return the book it was that bad. Very disappointing What disappointed you about Dance of the Bones? Very disappointing if you are expecting more than a cameo appearance by JP. Story bounces around a lot. I would love to see some more books with JP, but as a main character, maybe with another homicide job. Just ok If you could sum up Dance of the Bones in three words, what would they be? not very specail What do you think the narrator could have done better? seemed too close to microphone....distorted at times. Any additional comments? I like how the author combined JP Beaumont and Brandon Walker together in a story. That was cool. I did not like every chapter beginning with a part of some Indian tale. A bit boring. I would have skipped those parts but not easy to do in an audio book. In spite of this, the was fast paced book and mostly held my interest.

Death of a Celebrity Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 16:50:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of a Celebrity Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Lochdubh, a remote village reached only by a one-track lane, nestles serenely amid Scotland's hills - until well-known TV reporter Crystal French races into town in her bright BMW. And Constable Hamish Macbeth, dourly wed to duty instead of the fiancée who dumped him, promptly gives her a summons for reckless driving. Outraged, Crystal makes Macbeth's life a misery with a TV report on policing in the Highlands. When she also rakes up old local scandals for her new hit show, Macbeth notes that someone besides himself might be dead keen to stop her. Then someone does - with stealth and violence. Finding out who did it will lead the laconic Macbeth down roads he never envisioned, into a dark story of passion and vengeance - and perhaps a crisis of the heart all his own. Members Reviews: Hamish MacbethAlways a fun listen! Hamish Macbeth, the local constable, is a man unto himself. He lives contentedly in the remote Scottish village of Lochdubh in the local police station, wanting little out of life than to fish, roam the hills, enjoy the residents of the town, and simply do his job. He totally lacks ambition, and works hard to avoid notice and promotion. Then one day Crystal French, a starlet from a tv station roars into his village, and he stops her for speeding. She finds she cant bribe her way out of a way out of a fine, and since she is on her way to film a feature story about Lochdubh, she lets it be known that she will interview Hamish and portray him in a miserable light for revenge. The local newspaper reporter, Elspeth Grant, is writing wild astrological predictions for a column in the paper. In a misguided effort to get Crystal to back off Hamish, she writes one that suggests Crystal should stay inside this day to avoid dying. And of course, the rest is historyor mystery! The Hamish Macbeth series are always a great listen. Ive listened to these village characters for so long, they are stating to be like old friends. The stories are light, often a little funny, and end satisfactorily. And I love the narration of Graeme Malcolm. If you are seeking something that will just leave you smiling, and also a good mystery, this bookthis whole seriescould just be it! I love this series! I listen to these when I'm doing my exercise walk and doing laundry! Also when I'm traveling, whether on a long trip or on the bus to my doctor.

Nightblind Audiobook by Quentin Bates - translator, Ragnar Jónasson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Quentin Bates - translator) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 23:47:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightblind Subtitle: Dark Iceland, Book 2 Author: Quentin Bates - translator, Ragnar Jónasson Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia, Will Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Ari Thór Arason is a local policeman whose tumultuous past and uneasy relationships with the villagers in an idyllically quiet fishing village in Northern Iceland - where no one locks their doors - continue to haunt him. The peace of this close-knit community is shattered by the murder of a policeman - shot at point-blank range in the dead of night in a deserted house. With a killer on the loose and the dark Arctic winter closing in, it falls to Ari Thór to piece together a puzzle that involves tangled local politics, a compromised new mayor, and a psychiatric ward in Reykjavík where someone is being held against their will. Then a mysterious young woman moves to the area, on the run from something she dares not reveal, and it becomes all too clear that tragic events from the past are weaving a sinister spell that may threaten them all. Members Reviews: An absolutely riveting police procedural that is fast-paced and compelling (4.5 stars) Nightblind by Ragnar Jónasson is a gripping mystery that takes place just as winter is beginning in a small Icelandic town on the coast. This second installment in the Dark Iceland series is a fast-paced police procedural starring Ari Thór Arason and takes place five years after the first novel ends since the translated editions are slightly out of order. Ari Thór and his girlfriend Kristín have reunited and ow live together with their ten month old son. His former boss, Tómas, has relocated to Reykjavík and he does not know the new police chief, Herjólfur, very well. While Ari Thór is recovering from a bout of the flu, he is stunned to discover that the small police department has been rocked by a shocking murder. With Tómas temporarily reassigned to help with the investigation, they start their investigation at the deserted house where the shooting occurred. Although five years have passed since his introduction, Ari Thór is much the same. He is quiet with a keen intellect and sharp instincts but he is not one to talk about his problems. The encroaching winter darkness still presses in on him and leaves him feeling claustrophobic. His relationship with Kristín remains troubled and despite his concerns about her recent emotional distance, Ari Thór finds it easier to ignore their problems instead of discussing them. He is also still troubled by events from his childhood and he is still unable to discuss these issues with Kristín. Despite some lingering resentment over not being chosen as Tómasâs replacement, Ari Thór does not let this interfere with the murder investigation. He feels a bit of kinship with the victimâs son and he keeps a respectful distance in order to allow him to process his grief in private. Although Ari Thór is happy to be working with Tómas again, he cannot help but bristle a bit when his old boss takes complete charge of the police department. Ari Thór might not be as experienced as Tómas but he is an excellent investigator with an uncanny ability to solve crimes. Interspersed with the investigation are chapters containing diary entries from a patient at a psychiatric hospital.

The Forgotten Girls Audiobook by Sara Blaedel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sara Blaedel) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:49:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Forgotten Girls Author: Sara Blaedel Narrator: Christine Lakin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 194 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Sara Blaedel--Denmark's queen of crime--brings her number-one best-seller The Forgotten Girls to North America. Four days later Louise Rick still has no answers. The body of an unidentified woman is discovered in a local forest. A large, unique scar on one side of her face should make the identification easy, but nobody has reported her missing. As the new commander of the Missing Persons Department, Louise risks involving the media by releasing a photo of the victim, hoping to find someone who knew her. Louise's gamble pays off: an older woman phones to say she recognizes the woman as Lisemette, a child she once cared for in the state mental institution many years ago. Lisemette, like the other children in the institution, was abandoned by her family and branded a "forgotten girl". But Louise soon discovers something more disturbing: Lisemette had a twin, and both girls were issued death certificates more than 30 years ago. Aided by her friend, journalist Camilla Lind, Louise finds that the investigation takes a surprising and unsettling turn when it brings her closer to her childhood home. And as she uncovers more crimes that were committed--and hidden--in the forest, she is forced to confront a terrible link to her own past that has been carefully concealed. Critic Reviews: "Sara Blaedel is a force to be reckoned with. Everyone keeps talking about the 'trend' in crime writers--Scandinavian, German, Russian. Blaedel is no trend. She's a remarkable crime writer who time and again delivers a solid, engaging story that any reader in the world can enjoy." (Karin Slaughter) "The Forgotten Girls is without doubt the best the author has delivered so far.... [S]trikingly well done.... [T]he chances are good that The Forgotten Girls will become your favorite crime novel for a long time to come." (Brsen, Denmark) "Sara Bldel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more." (Camilla Läckberg) Members Reviews: Bad Casting/Direction The narrator is a good enough performer, but she was the wrong choice for this book. Accents from the American South and Midwest were distracting in a book set in Denmark. Not great I finished this but it was rough. I didn't really get into the story until near the end. The way the murder was investigated seemed disjointed and unrealistic to me and some of the sub plots were distracting and seemed unnecessary. I read in other reviews that the accents were distracting and at first I thought those people were just being negative, but they truly were distracting, as the narrator would start an accent for a character and be inconsistent with it, making it confusing. All that being said the ending was a good twist albeit rather rushed feeling but I don't know if it was good enough to listen to the whole book. I wouldn't recommend this title. A really good listen but heartrending content. A really good listen but heartrending content which I would imagine has more reality than fiction with respect to past abused of the mentally individuals who have no protection against heartless caregivers. Truly terrible Lame dialogue, terrible narration with inexplicable and poorly executed accents. Embarrassing. To be fair, I did finish it-- the story kept me just interested enough.

Don't Turn Around Audiobook by Caroline Mitchell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Caroline Mitchell) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 03:49:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Turn Around Subtitle: Detective Jennifer Knight Crime Thriller Series, Volume 1 Author: Caroline Mitchell Narrator: Emma Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-16 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 243 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: You don't know him. But he knows you. Soon he would be able to touch her, to feel the warmth of her blood. And when the time came, nothing would stop him. As DC Jennifer Knight investigates a routine stabbing in the quiet town of Haven, she is shocked by what seems like a personal message from beyond the grave. When more bodies are found, Jennifer is convinced the killings are somehow linked. What she discovers is more chilling than she could possibly imagine. The murders mirror those of the notorious Grim Reaper - from over 20 years ago. A killer her mother helped convict. Jennifer can no longer ignore the personal connection. Is there a copycat killer at work? Was the wrong man convicted? Or is there something more sinister at play? With her mother's terrifying legacy spiraling out of control, Jennifer must look into her own dark past in a fight not only to stop a killer - but to save herself and those she loves. A heart-stopping supernatural thriller to engross fans of Rachel Abbott, Paul Finch, and James Oswald. Members Reviews: Evil Couldn't finish it. Too much evil and very scary. Didn't want it in my mind and subconscious. Fantastic New Dectective Series I love a whodunit. This book had me guessing every step of the way and the ending was something I didn't see coming. I am hoping that Audible will include the 2nd book in this series (for some reason only the first and third volumes are on Audible). I'm addicted and hope to listen to more of this author's wonderful story telling. Emma Newman was excellent as a reader as well. Highly recommend! Attention grabbing Enjoyed the back story it provided. Had to pay attention so nothing was missed! Great Great listen! I really liked this book and loved the narrator. The story kept my attention and was a welcome escape. I found myself looking forward to each chapter. intriguing but frustrating the main character didn't follow through at obvious times she should. that was frustrating. if she had persisted, like the strong person, we hoped she was, she would have gathered more info. I hate knowing more about the character than the the author thinks I should.

The Grave Maurice Audiobook by Martha Grimes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martha Grimes) — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 11:47:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grave Maurice Subtitle: Richard Jury, Book 18 Author: Martha Grimes Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: "Chew on this," says Melrose Plant to Richard Jury, who's in the hospital being driven crazy by Hannibal, a nurse who likes to speculate on his chances for survival. Jury could use a good story, preferably one not ending with his own demise. Plant tells Jury of something he overheard in The Grave Maurice, a pub near the hospital. A woman told an intriguing story about a girl named Nell Ryder, granddaughter to the owner of the Ryder Stud Farm in Cambridgeshire, who went missing more than a year before and has never been found. What is especially interesting to Plant is that Nell is also the daughter of Jury's surgeon. But Nell's disappearance isn't the only mystery at the Ryder farm. A woman has been found dead on the track - a woman who was a stranger even to the Ryders. But not to Plant. She's the woman he saw in The Grave Maurice. Together with Jury, Nell's family, and the Cambridgeshire police, Plant embarks on a search to find Nell and bring her home. But is there more to their mission than just restoring a 15-year-old girl to her family? The Grave Maurice is the 18th entry in the Richard Jury series and, from its pastoral opening to its calamitous end, is full of the same suspense and humor that devoted listeners expect from Martha Grimes. Members Reviews: Most Depressing.......But It Is a Good Book What did you love best about The Grave Maurice? Richard Drury and Melrose Plants' conversations. They were hilarious in between the darkest of subject matters. Which character as performed by Steve West was your favorite? Melrose was the winner in this book. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Nell's back story Any additional comments? Loved and hated this book. Tragedy after tragedy and dark subject matter. Kills off too many characters Any additional comments? Some entertaining banter between the main characters if a little too blase. A good basic plot and/but she blithely kills off more characters than is necessary or realistic for a good story. My favorite one I love this womans writing,she is so gifted. The way she describes the antics of animals and children is preciously accurate. This has been my favorite Richard Jury novel. The plot is interesting and the characters entertaining,without the meandering that sometimes accompanies her stories. If you are looking for the stereotypical Hollywood endings, Martha Grimes' stories are not for you.

Rain Gods Audiobook by James Lee Burke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:27:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rain Gods Subtitle: A Novel Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1556 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: As Hack and Deputy Sheriff Pam Tibbs attempt to untangle the threads of this complex and grisly case, a damaged young Iraq veteran, Pete Flores, and his girlfriend, Vikki Gaddis, are running for their lives, hoping to outwit the bloodthirsty criminals who want to kill Pete for his involvement in the murders. The only trouble is, Pete doesn't know who he's running from: drunk and terrified, he fled the scene of the crime when the shooting began. And there's a long list of people who want Pete and Vikki dead: crime boss Hugo Cistranos, who hired Pete for the operation; Nick Dolan, a strip club owner and small-time gangster with revenge on his mind; and a mysterious God-fearing serial-killer-for-hire known as Preacher Jack Collins, with enigmatic motives of his own. With the FBI, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and a host of cold-blooded killers on Pete and Vikki's trail, it's up to Sheriff Holland to find them first and figure out who's behind the mass murder before anyone else ends up dead. In this thrilling and intricate work, James Lee Burke has once again proven himself a master storyteller and a perceptive chronicler of the darkest corners of the human heart. Members Reviews: Divided Loyalties and Sultry Prose Only a master writer can leave you rocking on a see-saw between grinding your teeth over the moral imbeciles and cheering for the women of courage and backbone in this book. You think you'd hate these guys, but Burke finds and shows you just enough of their humanity that you understand the main characters. Take your time and enjoy the pictures painted because you're going to be right there, smelling and tasting the Texas days and nights. This author gets under your skin with the characters; he doesn't tell you through trite phrases and meaningless gestures. No highbrow literature here. Just a fine story, skillfully told. If you haven't read James Lee Burke before jump right in. If you have, you'll feel right at home. The narrator is like a fine barbecue, slow and low so the story is so tender it falls off the bone. A Modern Masterpiece This book and the narration are so good that they almost deserve a class of their own. As another reviewer noted this story does bear a passing resemblance to No Country for Old Men, so if you liked that movie that's likely a good indicator for this book. I'm not a huge fan of Burke, I find his Louisiana novels (much like True Blood on HBO) a little hard to take, but this Texas badlands story is simply a masterpiece. The narration is spectacular, it's a little disconcerting that the lead villain sounds exactly like George W Bush, but it's hard to imagine how it could be improved upon. The story is complex with many interwoven threads so you need to be able to give the story your reasonably full attention to really appreciate the mastery of plot and language deployed here. The chief bad guy (W.) may be the best drawn and most complex literary monster since Hannibal Lector. The hero is grittier than a sandwich eaten at the beach, the cavalcade of supporting cast have such a comprehensive range of character flaws and challenges that it does get a bit Dostoyevsky grim from time to time, but never ceases to enthrall. Dynamic Duo The best writer teams up with the best narrator for an enjoyable audio book. This book is similar to No Country For Old Men.

Whack-a-Mole Audiobook by Chris Grabenstein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Grabenstein) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:30:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whack-a-Mole Subtitle: John Ceepak, Book 3 Author: Chris Grabenstein Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-07 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1380 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: John Ceepak and Danny Boyle return with the hunt for a long-dormant serial killer who might be ready to strike again. An innocent discovery on the beach in Sea Haven pits Ceepak against a killer with a code just as rigid as his own. When the killer targets his next victim, the consequences becomes dire for Ceepak and Boyle. This is a game they must win. Critic Reviews: "Another winner." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Series gets better and better This series just keeps getting better. Although they retained the traits that make them unique and endearing, John Ceepak and Danny became more realistic in this third instalment. Ceepak is softening a little and becoming less rigid, perhaps recovering slowly from his experiences in the army, while Danny has become a full-time police officer (graduating well from the academy) and is maturing. Their relationship still has a mentoring feel but it's clear here that the two are becoming friends on a more equal footing. So many male bonding relationships depicted in fiction involve consuming large quantities of alcohol and/or treating women like objects that it's quite refreshing to see a healthy relationship depicted without these elements. Grabenstein does a great job of lulling you into a false sense of security with respect to the pace and direction of the story before taking you in an entirely unpredictable direction. This one was so engrossing and suspense-filled I had to walk an extra 2 kilometres so I could finish listening. As a bonus, although darker in terms of subject matter than the previous two books in the series, this one is actually funnier. Danny Boyle's narrative voice is delightfully witty and it has lost its slight juvenile quality as Danny has matured. The only thing more enjoyable than anticipating a new Ceepak and Boyle adventure being read to me by the wonderful Jeff Woodman is having my expectations exceeded. I am completely smitten by this series and there's nothing for me to do now but play all my Bruce Springsteen CDs (his lyrics inspire our two New Jersey heroes) and see how long I can wait until I listen to the fourth book in the series which is already waiting on my iPod. more character development, more serious crime In this book, the series takes some significant steps forward - characters are more developed (Ceepak in a relationship, Danny now a full time police officer), and the crime and mystery are more serious and more grisly. That may or may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the light writing style and dialogue are still there. I could have done without the musical accompaniment to the epilogue, though. So Entertaining! I am so taken with this terrific series. The John Ceepak character is so charming and so wonderfully humorous that I am smitten. I love the Jersey Shore! I have never been there, but now I totally feel the need to visit! And during the summer! I adore all the references to Bruce Springsteen and his music. Such a clever touch. And how awesome about Ceepak and Rita! Jeff Woodman does a terrific job making all the characters so distinct including accents and the ever-difficult women's voices. Overall, so much fun and a lively distraction from many of today's problems. Not your average Boy Scout. Seapack is at it again trying to hunt down a killer who may have been living in this costal tourist city for decades.

A Map of the Dark Audiobook by Karen Ellis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Ellis) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 02:01:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Map of the Dark Subtitle: The Searchers, Book 1 Author: Karen Ellis Narrator: Lisa Flanagan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Hachette Audio Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A race-against-time thriller for fans of Tana French and Megan Abbott: To save a missing girl, FBI Agent Elsa Myers may have to lose herself.... Even as her father lies dying in a hospital north of New York City, FBI Agent Elsa Myers can't ignore a call for help. A teenage girl has disappeared from Forest Hills, Queens, and during the critical first hours of the case, a series of false leads obscures the fact that she did not go willingly. With each passing hour, as the hunt for Ruby deepens into a search for a man who may have been killing for years, Elsa's carefully compartmentalized world collapses around her. She finds missing people, but she knows too well how it feels to be lost. Everything she has buried - her fraught relationship with her sister and niece, her self-destructive past, her mother's death - threatens to resurface, with devastating consequences. Can our most painful childhood secrets be forgotten? Or will they always find their way back into our adult lives? These questions lie at the heart of A Map of the Dark, a riveting portrait of a woman haunted by her family legacy, and a race-against-time thriller. Members Reviews: "She made you in the likeness of her rage." I never expected this book to be as good as it was. It really knocked my socks off with the subject matter and the characterizations. The story is very interesting but that is not what makes the book exceptional. What differentiates this novel from other mystery/thrillers is the depth of understanding that the author has for the protagonists and the insight she shows for the pain and suffering of others. FBI agent Elsa Myers is investigating the case of a missing 16 year old girl from Queens, New York. At the same time, she is tending to her dying father who is hospitalized for his end-term cancer. As Elsa proceeds with the search for Ruby, the missing girl, she is triggered by events that remind her of her past and the abuse she sustained. She is partnered with a New York City detective, Alexei Cole, a third grade detective and new to this work. He has specifically requested Elsa as a partner and, together, they must navigate the crime and one another. In chapters that focus on the present, Elsa's unique take on the world is explored in depth. Other chapters deal with her past and the issues that have created the pained adult that is hypervigilant and hiding from herself and the world. Alexei tries to draw Elsa out but sees what a difficult task this is. As a clinical social worker, I was very impressed with Karen Ellis's understanding of the legacies of abuse and the shame, secrecy and silence that most victims must deal with. She portrays the girl who becomes a woman and an FBI agent with perspicacity and compassion. Readers will most likely find themselves gasping over the revelations about Karen as much as they flinch over aspects of the crime. Karen Ellis has made her mark on me and I look forward to her future writing. A great thriller FBI Special Agent Elsa Myers is spending her day off at her father's hospital beside, knowing he doesn't have long to live. Then she receives a phone call to say a teenager has gone missing. Knowing that the first few hours of any missing person investigation are vital, she has no choice but to leave him there. She joins Detective Lex Cole in the hunt to find the young girl.

Harmony Black Audiobook by Craig Schaefer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Craig Schaefer) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 02:49:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Harmony Black Subtitle: Harmony Black 1 Author: Craig Schaefer Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 473 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Harmony Black is much more than your average FBI special agent. In addition to being a practicing witch, she's also an operative for Vigilant Lock, an off-the-books program created to battle occult threats - by any means necessary. Despite her dedication to fighting the monsters threatening society, Harmony has become deeply conflicted about her job. Her last investigation resulted in a pile of dead bodies, and she suspects the wrong people are being punished for it. While on a much-needed vacation, Harmony gets pulled back into action. This time, though, she's gone from solo work to being part of a team. Their target: the Bogeyman, a vicious and elusive figure...and the creature that destroyed Harmony's childhood. Surrounded by quirky, fascinating characters as dedicated to one another as they are to their new partner, Harmony must learn to trust her team - and a new romantic interest - on a dangerous and deadly mission that conjures up memories she'd much rather forget. Members Reviews: An Truly Entertaining Story I enjoyed the story highly. I also found narrator very good. Her take on the different characters was very interesting, especially Jessie. I look forward to the author's next one! Good FBI crime novel There are some paranormal/fantasy aspects to this novel, but they are not overwhelming. The narrator has an incredible voice range. Some listeners will likely feel she over performs. There are too many great audiobooks available to justify the time this one takes. NOT recommended! a nice addition to my library. easily as good as the faust series except I grow attached to narrators. I will say though this book was great in every way. author sets up his plots perfectly. Empty WALK AWAY!!! RUN AND FIND SOMETHING BETTER CONCEIVED TO READ! Sorry to the author but that's how I feel. Its not that the story isn't an OK one. Its just missing those things that help a reader be transported to the time and setting of the story. The author left out very important elements of narrating, descriptions. the is lots of words about how the character is feeling. But very little about the environment, area, scenes, and reasoning. without this, your left wondering what the point is and why the characters are doing what they do. She misses all of the lead story making you feel like your reading book2 instead of 1. And frankly it was boring. The reader has no investment, curiosity, or hope when reading this book. Great story with even better characters! This is a solid supernatural crime mystery with really intriquing 3D characters. I look forward to reading the rest in the series.

Dexter's Final Cut Audiobook by Jeff Lindsay

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Lindsay) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:30:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dexter's Final Cut Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jeff Lindsay Narrator: Jeff Lindsay Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 649 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: With 1.7 million copies of the Dexter novels sold, and ever-increasing critical acclaim, Jeff Lindsay returns to his groundbreaking and beloved character with his most entertaining book yet. Get ready for a grisly send-up of Hollywood, and a full dose of dark Dexter wit. Lights. Camera. Mayhem. You won't find this story on television. Hollywood gets more than it bargained for when television's hottest star arrives at the Miami Police Department and develops an intense, professional interest in a camera-shy blood spatter analyst named Dexter Morgan. Mega-star Robert Chase is famous for losing himself in his characters. When he and a group of actors descend on the Miami Police Department for "research", Chase becomes fixated on Dexter Morgan, the blood spatter analyst with a sweet tooth for doughnuts and a seemingly average life. To perfect his role, Chase is obsessed with shadowing Dexter's every move and learning what really makes him tick. There is just one tiny problem...Dexter's favorite hobby involves hunting down the worst killers to escape legal justice, and introducing them to his special brand of playtime. It's a secret best kept out of the spotlight and away from the prying eyes of bloated Hollywood egos if Dexter wants to stay out of the electric chair. The last thing he needs is bright lights and the paparazzi...but even Dexter isn't immune to the call of fame. Jeff Lindsay's razor-sharp, devilish wit, and immaculate pacing prove that he is in a class of his own, and this new novel is his most masterful creation yet. Members Reviews: Should be renamed "Dexter is a D-Bag" What disappointed you about Dexter's Final Cut? Dexter is a totally different person in this novel. Previously he has always had admirable qualities despite his many flaws. In this one, he's just terribly annoying and for lack of a more sophisticated word, a real jerk. What was most disappointing about Jeff Lindsays story? I just really didn't like the whole direction of it. Dexter falls in love with a famous movie star? What? Would you be willing to try another one of Jeff Lindsays performances? Of course. I'm hooked on the Dexter series regardless of how disappointing this one was. What character would you cut from Dexter's Final Cut? Oddly enough, Dexter! Any additional comments? If you're looking to read a Dexter book, please don't make this your first. Dexter Doesn't Deliver... This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? i don't know. This didn't feel like a Dexter novel to me. Re-read the first 3 books again instead. What could Jeff Lindsay have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? The characters all seem to have wandered off their respective paths and the novel suffers for it. He spends the whole book with his passenger asleep for some reason. Not much resolution or even a hint of resolution in the end. How could the performance have been better? it was fine. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Dexter's Final Cut? I felt much like the passengers role in this novel.

The Doll Maker Audiobook by Richard Montanari

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Montanari) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:59:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Doll Maker Author: Richard Montanari Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2305 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Detectives Byrne and Balzano return to the streets of Philadelphia to put an end to a macabre succession of murdered children. A quiet Philadelphia suburb. A woman cycles past a train depot with her young daughter. There she finds a murdered girl posed on a newly painted bench. Beside her is a formal invitation to a tea dance in a week's time. Seven days later two more young victims are discovered in an abandoned house, posed on painted swings. At the scene is an identical invitation. This time, though, there is something extra waiting for Detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano: a delicate porcelain doll. It's a message. And a threat. With the killers at large, Detectives Byrne and Balzano have just seven more days to find the link between the murders before another innocent child is snatched from the streets. Members Reviews: Page Turning Nail Biting Suspense Beginning 2 End Would you listen to The Doll Maker again? Why? There are times I have nothing new to listen to and if that were the case, then yes, this is one, I could easily repeat. Which character as performed by Scott Brick was your favorite? Scott Brick has made narration into an art! He is one of my favorites. His performance as always was perfect as was his interpretation of the characters. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? SPOILER ALERT: I did feel very sad after the first murder of a young girl when her father was told. After finding out the father committed suicide. Other then that, a rapid pulse while the crimes were being committed and the hope that "that one" would get away. Any additional comments? This book was excellent. Fast paced and full of nail biting suspense right from the first paragraph. I have enjoyed all of Richard Montanari's books, but this one more then the last since he has returned to Scott Brick as the narrator. This story is so twisted with familial relationships gone wrong but so very believable. I like the turn the Byrne/Balzano books seem to be taking. At the end we find out that Jessica Balzano will be going to work for the DA while her partner will remain a detective. Can't wait for the next installment. Very Highly Recommended. If this review was helpful please indicate so. I base many of my own purchases on reviews and always leave feedback and let the reviewer know their time writing it is valued. Thank You. To much cheating. I love mystery/crime novels where the plot unfolds at a steady pace. What the characters know, the reader knows. This book has way to many "how could they know that moments." . Routinely, I was rewinding book to see if I missed something. There is one scene where the major evil character knows the police will be arriving soon at a house he as at. There is nothing in the story that would let him know that fact. The authors has all these mysterious things going on with no explanation of why they occur. The evil doers are out for revenge for something in the past, so they kill people. The last person they target has nothing to do with anything. The author never explains why. You will be left shaking your head saying, "that's not fair." Scott Brick as usual is excellent narrator. Creepy and Clever This one grabbed me from the beginning.

Murder 101 Audiobook by Faye Kellerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Faye Kellerman) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 21:60:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder 101 Subtitle: A Decker/Lazarus Novel, Book 22 Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Faye Kellerman's beloved Decker and Lazarus embark on a new life in upstate New York - and find themselves entangled in deception, intrigue, and murder in picturesque elite college town. As a detective lieutenant with the LAPD, Peter Decker witnessed enough ugliness and chaos for a lifetime. Now, he and his devoted wife, Rina Lazarus, are ready to enjoy the quiet beauty of upstate New York, where they can be closer to their four adult children and their foster son. But working for the Greenbury Police department isn't as fulfilling as Decker hoped. While Rina has adapted beautifully to their new surroundings, Decker is underwhelmed and frustrated by his new partner, Tyler McAdams, a former Harvard student and young buck with a bad 'tude. Just when he thinks he's made a mistake, Decker is called to his first real crime here - a possible break-in at the local cemetery. At first, it seems like a false alarm until it's discovered that a mausoleum's stunning Tiffany panels have been replaced by forgeries. Then, a coed at one of the exclusive local colleges is brutally murdered. Poking into the hallowed halls of academia to find a killer, Decker and McAdams are drawn deep into a web of dark secrets, cold-case crimes, international intrigue, and ruthless people who kill for sport. Suddenly, the job is anything but boring. This case just might be too much to handle and Decker will have to draw on every ounce of experience that he has garnered in the past 30 years as a homicide cop. And then again, even that might not be enough! Members Reviews: New Town, New Narrator, Same Saints "Murder 101" is much better than "The Beast," the book that preceded it in the Decker/Lazarus saga--but then, almost anything would be. That said, as a longtime fan of the series I enjoyed this one, including the new setting, new characters, and the new narrator. New setting: Peter Decker has left the LAPD and taken a "semiretirement" job as detective for the Greenbury, NY police department, a quiet town whose claim to fame is being the host of five small but prestigious colleges (hence the academic reference in the title). The move means Peter and Rina now live within easy driving distance of their myriad (and multicultural) kids and grandkids. Rina is still hosting Shabbos dinners, teaching Hebrew, and baking cookies. Peter has not acclimated quite so well, but perks up when a local art theft leads to murder and he's suddenly pulling all-nighters, living on coffee and bagels, and getting shot at again. New character: Decker is also back in his Wise Old Dad role. His new partner, Tyler McAdams, is a Park Avenue trust funder, a recent Harvard grad who is resisting the law school road his loudmouthed, overbearing, 1-percent-entitlee father insists on. Like Chris Donati and Gabe Whitman before him, Tyler is a young man with a chip on his shoulder and daddy issues. And, like Chris and Gabe, he soon comes to respect and admire Saint Peter and to venerate Saint Rina (if I may be excused the mixed religious metaphor in referring to the Orthodox Jewish Deckers). New Narrator: I really like Richard Ferrone's narration. Upbeat and energizing, yet easy to listen to. The one (minor) flaw is that he does not even try to do feminine voices, and I was often taken aback to realize that Rina had been the one speaking.

St. Nick Audiobook by Alan Russell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Russell) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 15:29:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: St. Nick Author: Alan Russell Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1311 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When Santa Claus is a cop, you better watch out. Its not looking like a very merry Christmas for San Diego cop Nick Pappas. Suspended from his job, alienated from his family, and persecuted by the press, hes sorely tempted to turn his gun on himself. Except for his first name, he couldnt possibly have less in common with jolly old St. Nicholas. But when a local mall decides it needs a secret Santa to help collar some vicious muggers preying on its holiday shoppers, Nicks persuaded to red-suit up so as to take the naughty punks down and avert a ho-ho homicide. For a chance to bust bad guys, Nicks willing to deal with crying kids, pushy parents, and a chronically cheerful elf sidekick. But the biggest challenge for this cop-turned-Claus is one that would confound even the real Kris Kringle: Making a pair of next-to-impossible Christmas wishes come true for two children in needbefore its too late. Members Reviews: Wonder Christmas Cop Story Nick Pappas is a cop who is trying to hold his life together as he waits to see if he will be able to keep his job. As he sits alone on Thanksgiving morning he gets a call from his old partner. His parter runs security at a local shopping mall and they have a problem with muggers. He offers Nick a job to help tracking down the muggers. It isnt until Nick gets to work that he discovers that he is actually going to be working undercover. As Santa Claus. Now he has to deal with crying children, tired parents, and a way to overenthusiastic elf while keeping an eye out for the predators who are targeting the malls shoppers. While on the job Nick meets others who are performing as Santa. One of the other Santas, a college drama major, ropes Nick into a gig at a childrens hospital where Nick befriends a young boy with a terminal illness. At the same time he comes across a letter to Santa from a young girl who has not been able to celebrate Christmas. Now Nick finds himself trying to locate the young girl, bring comfort to a dying boy, and find a group of muggers. All of this while coming to grips with the incident that may still cost him his job. Along the way Nick begins to remember what Christmas is about. Now with the help of a reporter, a very odd elf, and many others Nick will juggle all of these cases and in the process try to regain his own life. Will the magic of Christmas prevail? St. Nick is a well written, clever, fun book. It is a cop story and not a traditional mystery. The story does touch on a lot of heavy subjects such as childhood homelessness and childhood diseases. Even though the book seems to have something to say about several issues it never does so in an overbearing or heavy handed manner. I tend to be drawn to more hardcore mystery and tough cop novels so I was unsure about this book as I started. The writing and the characters won me over. The characters are very enjoyable and cleverly written. Alan Russell has a real knack for story telling and it comes through in this book. This is a wonderful, lighthearted, and uplifting novel. I thoroughly enjoyed Nick Pappas and the supporting cast. I look forward to reading about these characters again in future novels. I tried my darnedest but couldn't finish First let me state that there is nothing wrong with the writing or plot of this story if you are the type of person who loves Hallmark Xmas movies. It was a mistake picking this audio book for a road trip because the narrator ruined it for me.

Name of the Devil Audiobook by Andrew Mayne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Mayne) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:46:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Name of the Devil Subtitle: A Jessica Blackwood Novel Author: Andrew Mayne Narrator: Jennifer O'Donnell, Fred Berman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this electrifying sequel to Angel Killer, magician turned FBI agent Jessica Blackwood must channel her past to catch a killer consumed by a desire for revenge. When a church combusts in rural Appalachia, the bizarre trail of carnage suggests diabolical forces are at work. Charged with explaining the inexplicable, the FBI's Dr. Ailes and Agent Knoll once again turn to the ace up their sleeve: Agent Jessica Blackwood, a former prodigy from a family dynasty of illusionists. After playing a pivotal role in the capture of the Warlock, a seemingly supernatural serial killer, Jessica can no longer ignore the world - and the skills - she left behind. Her talent and experience endow her with a knack for knowing when things are not always as they appear to be, and she soon realizes this explosion is just the first of many crimes. As the death toll mounts, Jessica discovers the victims share a troubling secret with far-reaching implications that stretch from the hills of West Virginia to cartel-corrupted Mexico to the hallowed halls of the Vatican. Everyone involved in what happened on that horrible night so long ago has tried to bury it - except for one person, who believes that the past can be hidden but never forgiven. Can Jessica draw on her unique understanding of the power and potential of deception to thwart a murderer determined to avenge the past? Members Reviews: A smart story with a somewhat weak ending Andrew Mayne is a really smart guy (I listen to his weekly podcast, Weird Things, and this book is additional proof of his talent. My only grumble is the end of the story didn't end how I expected it would and seemed like a bit of a letdown. The readers performance as the lead character is great - I could listen to her read anything! Excellent Loved it! Andrew Mayne is one of my favorite podcasters and his story telling chops are superb. Mesmerizing Amazing sequel - kept me riveted for entire book can't wait for the next in series Mind blowing!!! Awesome, loved it. Stayed awake all night to finish this book. Perfect book. Kept me at the edge, all times. I love Damien! A little less compelling This second book in the series was less compelling than the first. However, we do get additional backstory on Agent Blackwood's life. This case has less "magic" for Agent Blackwood to unravel, and more frustrating bureaucracy for her to deal with.

A Highland Christmas Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:44:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Highland Christmas Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In the dark, wintry highlands of Lochdubh, Scotland, where the local Calvinist element resists the secular trimmings of Christmas, the spirit of old Saint Nick is about as welcome as a flat tire on a deserted road. Nor is crime taking a holiday, as Constable Hamish Macbeth soon finds himself protecting an unhappy girl, unlocking the secrets of a frightened old woman, and retrieving some stolen holiday goods. Now the lanky lawman must use all his Highland charm and detective skills to make things right. And he had better do it quickly, for the church bells will soon toll and all Lochdubh will be forced to face another dreary winter without the comforting embrace of Yuletide cheer. Members Reviews: Short & Sweet Have never read this author before. Really liked the read. You left with a good feeling. While not very long, it did what it needed to do. Another wonderful Hamish Macbeth mystery! A thoroughly enjoyable Christmas mystery for MacBeth. I've listened it over again thr past two Christmases. The narrator draws you into the story. Just fun MC Beaton is tricky- simple stories are carried in beautiful little turns of phrase. This is a good hearted tale with a good hearted hero. Just enjoy it! Not the greatest Yes, my wife & I struggled to follow it, especially in the car. Narrator sounds authentic but his voice trails off and is lost in road noise. Very hard to keep story and characters straight. Obviously it would have helped to have listened to the ten books that preceded this one. A Highland Christmas Another good read in the Hamish Mac Beth series. The reader is great. This story reflects how most of us are feeling about Christmas today.

Excise Audiobook by Danielle Girard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Girard) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:12:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Excise Subtitle: Dr. Schwartzman, Book 2 Author: Danielle Girard Narrator: Shannon McManus Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Medical examiner Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman was not meant to be idle, which is why she's back at a murder scene even while reeling from recent chemotherapy treatments. Having undergone a double mastectomy, all she wants to do is dive back into her medical examiner job. It's a gruesome world, yet Schwartzman takes comfort in its science and precision. But the crime she's dealing with brings her right back to the cancer ward: the victim is her own oncologist, dead from ingesting the very chemical used to fight her disease. Now, Schwartzman and homicide inspector Hal Harris must figure out why and stop the culprit before he can act again. For Schwartzman, the case becomes even more personal. Her abusive ex, Spencer, who's in prison and seemingly out of the picture, is never far from Annabelle's mind. But to solve the mystery behind the death of the doctor who saved her life, she's got to put aside everything else. Members Reviews: Not a stand alone; listen to Exhume first! Unless author Danielle Girard decides the expand this two novel series (and she likely will), the San Francisco Police Medical Examiner Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman series is complete. Excise is difficult to classify. It is a serial murder mystery. It is also a psychological thriller as Dr. Schwartzman's murdering ex-husband Spencer McDonald is seeking to find and kill her as she tries to evade him. Finally, it is a medical thriller a Dr. Schwartzmen fights for her life against a late stage breast cancer. The situation is complex! Compared to Exhume, the first novel in the series, Excise has less suspense related to the psychological aspects. I did not like Excise as much as Exhume which I rated 5 stars, yet Excise is an excellent novel. Shannon McManus does a great job of narration of this worthwhile series. Ok Im a little tired of the same story line. I wish they would move on past Spencer. Im not sure that Im going to be interested in the next book Gripping Fantastic medical mystery with suspense and surprises. Cant wait for the third book in this series. Wonderful writer. Would be a good creepy, OMG, bit of romance movie There has to be a follow-up. The ending screams for it. And so does the new house. Its almost like a modern version of a Victorian mystery with a touch of horror. Bella... Excellent. Suspenful and satisfyingly brilliant! I csn not wait for the next Danielle Girard book!!!

Point of Origin Audiobook by Patricia Cornwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patricia Cornwell) — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:25:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Point of Origin Author: Patricia Cornwell Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 301 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: This dazzling thriller pits Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta against greater odds than ever before. Convicted serial killer Carrie Grethen has escaped from a psychiatric hospital with plans for revenge. Wary and shaken, Scarpetta also has to investigate the death by fire of an unknown woman. The post mortem reveals the woman was stabbed before the fire was started, and soon Scarpetta and her colleagues are called out to the scene of another fire and another murder. When her lover, Benton Wesley, disappears while following up a tip-off, Scarpetta, with sudden, appalling clarity, sees that Carrie has set up a scenario in which she has the upper hand and can manipulate them all. Members Reviews: Great Story Dreadful Narration Point of Origin is a pretty typical scarpetta novel that's more action than forensic focused. That's fine by me but Karen White the narrator must have graduated from the William Shatner School of Overacting. Some reviewers didn't like CJ Critt the previous narrator but I thought she was perfect and any issues with narration were a result of production and editing and not Critt. White has a truly annoying pattern of pauses at inappropriate moments in the story telling. She doesn't do it when speaking as Marino, Lucy or other characters but when speaking as Scarpetta or as the storyteller its so annoying I nearly stopped the audiobook. Rather than saying "I went to the store". She would say "I went ................ To the store". I noticed that she's not the narrator of future Scarpetta novels so I suppose everyone else noticed this as well and didn't want listeners to break their iPods or phones throwing them across the room in frustration. good story, poor performance The overall story line was great; in typical Patricia Cornwell fashion. The narrator performance was absolutely terrible, and at times unbearable. Great Story, Awful Narrator As always, I love Patricia Cornwell and I have always enjoyed this story. However, this narrator was one of the worst I have ever listened too. She was too dramatic and points and sounds on the verge of tears throughout the entire performance. Thankfully she doesn't do others for Patricia Cornwell, because it thoroughly ruined the listening for me. Read - don't listen! What did you like best about Point of Origin? What did you like least? Ended up reading it - story was usual Scarpetta novel, enjoyable. Couldn't get past the breathy bland narrator. terrible narrator! Is there anything you would change about this book? The narrator was awful. I listen to a lot of audiobooks. She sounded ministerial and like she was about to cry. What did you like best about this story? Not much to go on. I may have to return this one. How did the narrator detract from the book? She read in a monotone or sounded like she was very sad or distraught, so unlike Scarpetta's character. Was Point of Origin worth the listening time? Unfortunately, no. I'll have to get the book and read it. Any additional comments? Is there any way that you could ask the publisher to redo the book with a different narrator?

Death of a Poison Pen Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:48:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of a Poison Pen Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When the townspeople of Lochdubh begin receiving poison-pen letters, no one takes them very seriously, even if they are full of wild accusations. But Hamish fears that they might lead to something deadly. His instincts prove correct when the town's postmistress is found hanging from a rope with a poison-pen letter at her feet. Though it appears to be a suicide, Hamish suspects something more sinister. Attempting to trace the letters, the last thing Hamish needs is any distractions, but soon Jenny Ogilvie arrives in Lochdubh determined to seduce him. Realizing that she is unable to take Hamish's mind off his case, Jenny decides to do a little investigating of her own. Hamish finds himself in a race to solve the mystery of the poison-pen letters before someone else dies, including one likely target - Jenny. Members Reviews: Continuity Issue When Hamish was in Braikie he mentioned that the once Dentist's office was now Law Office and he remember the old man, Fred Sutherland, who lived upstairs and wondered if he were still there so climbed the stairs to see. This was referencing Death of a Dentist. However, in that book the old man was murdered by killer because he had discovered some information that Mr. Sutherland talked about at the old folks social. It was something that MC Beaton should not have confused because Hamish was that distraught by the old man's murder because he, Hamish, had asked the old man to listen out for any information for him and if he hadn't done that the old man would not have died. Good Yarn. I like this series and have been reading it for years. Some of the books I have in print. Others I listen to on Audible. Entertaining- Worth the Listen I read the book a few years back and purchased audio not realizing I had read it. I enjoyed the listen and loved the narrator's voices and story telling. The story is interesting, characters colorful- fun series

The Moth Catcher Audiobook by Ann Cleeves

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Cleeves) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:46:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Moth Catcher Subtitle: A Vera Stanhope Mystery Author: Ann Cleeves Narrator: Janine Birkett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 447 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Life seems perfect in the quiet community of Valley Farm. Then a shocking discovery shatters the silence. The owners of a big country house have employed a house sitter, a young ecologist, to look after the place while they're away. But his dead body is found by the side of the lane - a lonely place to die. When DI Vera Stanhope arrives on the scene, she finds the body of a second man. What the two victims seem to have in common is a fascination with studying moths - and with catching these beautiful, intriguing creatures. The others who live in Valley Farm have secrets, too: Lorraine's calm demeanor belies a more complex personality; Annie and Sam's daughter, Lizzie, is due to be released from prison; and Nigel watches silently, every day, from his window. As Vera is drawn into the claustrophobic world of this increasingly strange community, she realizes that there may be many deadly secrets trapped there. Members Reviews: Much More Than A "Procedural" I am so grateful that I found this author and this series. I have read all the books available on Audible and have not been disappointed in any of them. Vera Stanhope is a fascinating character. She's rough around the edges and flawed in some ways. But she is uniquely talented as a detective. She isn't always likable, but I always find her interesting. The author creates a unique setting and develops the cast of characters (who are also suspects). This attention to detail is what keeps me interested and makes this book stand apart from others of its type. If you prefer "action packed" fast moving stories, this may not be a good choice for you. The story moves slowly, but steadily and I never was bored or impatient with the pace. I wasn't able to guess who the killer was before it was revealed in the book. Janine Birkett's narration was excellent. I was never confused about who was speaking or what was happening. Her voice was clear, and her tone pleasing to my ear. The is what makes a narrator perfect for me. If you have enjoyed earlier books this is series I believe you will enjoy this one. If you haven't tried any of Ann Cleeves' other books, do try them. She is an excellent writer. Kept me guessing up to the end. Would you listen to The Moth Catcher again? Why? Yes, the twists and turns in the plot were very good. When I hunt through my library at a later date for a title to listen to again, I am sure I won't be able to recall the whole plot. So it will be worth another listen. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Vera Stanhope isn't Jack Reacher, so on the edge of your seat doesn't typically describe the plot for one of Ann Cleeves/ Vera Stanhope books. But I was concerned about one of the main characters for a while. Have you listened to any of Janine Birketts other performances before? How does this one compare? I listened to Charlie Hardwick's narration before Janine Birkett. Personally I liked Charlie Hardwick's narration better. I had difficulty at times distinguishing between characters during Janine Birkett's narration. Any additional comments? Vera Stanhope may be an acquired taste, or listen. I enjoy the series. One of my favorite detectives! Vera Stanhope is a fascinating character, who is full of surprises.

Death of a Nurse Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:22:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of a Nurse Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: M. C. Beaton's New York Times best-selling Hamish Macbeth series continues with a new mystery featuring Scotland's most quick-witted but unambitious policeman. James Harrison has recently moved to a restored hunting lodge in Sutherland with his gorgeous private nurse, Gloria Dainty. When Hamish visits Mr. Harrison to welcome him to the neighborhood, the old man treats him very rudely. Gloria apologizes for her employer's behavior, and Hamish takes the plunge and invites her out for dinner. On the appointed evening, Hamish waits for Gloria at the restaurant. And waits. Gloria never shows up. Four days later, Gloria's body washes up on the beach near Braikie. Now without a date and without his former policeman Dick Fraser (who left the force to buy a bakery), Hamish must find out who killed the beautiful new resident of Sutherland, and why, before the murderer strikes again.... Critic Reviews: "Longing for escape? Tired of waiting for Brigadoon to materialize? Time for a trip to Lochdubh, the scenic, if somnolent, village in the Scottish Highlands where M. C. Beaton sets her beguiling whodunits featuring Constable Hamish Macbeth." (New York Times Book Review) "With residents and a constable so authentic, it won't be long before tourists will be seeking Lochdubh and believing in the reality of Hamish Macbeth as surely as they believed in Sherlock Holmes." (Rocky Mountain News) "Macbeth is the sort of character who slyly grows on you." (Chicago Sun-Times) Members Reviews: Hamish is Still Hamish - That's a Good Thing I choose a Hamish MacBeth book when I want an enjoyable, humorous story with quirky characters. When a character named Gloria Dainty appeared early in the story, I knew I was going to have a good time listening to this book. If you have read and enjoyed other books in this series, I believe you will be pleased with this entry. If you are not familiar with the series, do not expect non-stop action, rough language, "edginess", or psychological drama. This is a "cozy" mystery that you can fall asleep listening to and not have nightmares. It will not get your adrenalin pumping. However, it may have you laughing. Graeme Malcolm performance is excellent. He narrates the story well and lets the story be the "star." Love a return to Lochdubh but.... Where does Death of a Nurse rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top third. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The office politics were interesting. The ultimate resolution felt oddly unsatisfying. Have you listened to any of Graeme Malcolms other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. A gifted reader who I always enjoy. This one is at par. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Case Closed? Any additional comments? I love the Hamish McBeth series. But they are beginning to feel rushed. She either needs to allow more space or cut out the lots of little mini-crises that blow up and are resolved within five minutes. I wonder if the books are being ghost written. This one felt "jolty" - like a new driver struggling with a stick shift, lurching from point to point. I read the books because I cant afford to live or vacation in the Scottish highlands. Beaton drew some wonderful charachters that feel like old friends, even annoying ones.

The Ryder Quartet Audiobook by Ian Patrick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Patrick) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:46:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ryder Quartet Subtitle: Volumes 1-4 Author: Ian Patrick Narrator: Ian Patrick Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Ian Patrick Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Four high-octane crime thrillers, each critically acclaimed as separate publications, now collected in a set. Hundreds of five-star reviews of the individual volumes testify to their reputation as action-packed thrillers steeped in authenticity and plausibility, reflecting the real world of police encounters with the dark world of crime. Members Reviews: So true and well researched Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Very entertaining and very real What was one of the most memorable moments of The Ryder Quartet? Like Fiona and Jeremy Ryder, my husband and I also fling ourselves in despair onto the lounge floor when The Sharks drop the ball five yards from the line. That was so brilliant. Which scene was your favorite? For me, the repartee between the cops and their spouses/partners was the most enjoyable aspect of the books. Married to a retired detective, who tells me that these books are UNCANNILY ACCURATE, I know a bit about the things cops have to deal with. I also know a bit about their passion for rugby. The discussions about rugby were hilarious (and very accurate, too, when it came to arguments about what happened in the world cup matches). Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The attack on a family at the hands of thugs was very moving, especially the aftermath Any additional comments? I live in a suburb that is right at the heart of the action that is portrayed in these stories. It is quite nerve-wracking, in fact, knowing the features of the city and the topography of the surrounding beaches and sugar-cane fields, and hearing regularly about awful crimes that are committed in the same vein as those described in these books. I listened with rapt attention to the characters and their adventures. We loved listening to these stories. They are so true to life. Stylish set of four crime thrillers Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Thirty-something hours of audiobook action. What's not to like? OK, there's a little bit of slowing down at one point in the first book, to get readers and listeners apprised of the facts they need to follow the action, but then it soon bursts back into life. I thought all four books were really good. I gained insights into life in a province I don't know that well but that I certainly do see a lot of in the media. Downright awful criminals. Here they get their come-uppance, at least to some extent. But what's especially good is the cultural value I gained from listening to these books. I learnt a lot about police work and camaraderie and also about violent crime. And human nature. Good plot, well written, well narrated. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Ryder Quartet? The devilish weapon right at the beginning - about thirty pages into book one - is a chilling moment. But then there are many more such moments. Like the attack on a family in book four. Maybe the best of all is the final c hapter of book four when Ryder goes on the attack. Which character as performed by Ian Patrick was your favorite? The two Afrikaans detectives Koekemoer and Dippenaar ("Koeks 'n Dipps") are a scream. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The attack on the dog at the end is really moving. Any additional comments? Good writing, good speaking, relevant and up-to-date drama.

Heartsick Audiobook by Chelsea Cain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chelsea Cain) — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:22:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heartsick Author: Chelsea Cain Narrator: Carolyn McCormick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-09-07 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 813 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When another killer begins snatching teenage girls off the streets of Portland, Archie has to pull himself together enough to lead the new task force investigating the murders. A hungry young newspaper reporter, Susan Ward, begins profiling Archie and the investigation, which sparks a deadly game between Archie, Susan, the new killer, and even Gretchen. They need to catch a killer, and maybe then, somehow, Archie can free himself from Gretchen, once and for all. Either way, Heartsick makes for one of the most extraordinary suspense debuts in recent memory. Critic Reviews: "With Gretchen Lowell, Chelsea Cain gives us the most compelling, most original serial killer since Hannibal Lecter." (Chuck Palahniuk)" Heartsick has it all: a tortured cop, a fearless and quirky heroine, and what may be the creepiest serial killer ever created. This is an addictive read!" (Tess Gerritsen) Members Reviews: Good 1st Book Interesting book, a little twisted, but interesting. Audiobook was enhanced by choice of narrator. The Beauty Killer was as scary a villain as I have come across in recent years. Kudos for creating a female Hannibal Lector-esque villain! Not a typical detective novel though, definitely more in line with the horror genre. Gruesome If you don't like the the gory details this is not the story for you! They are necessary to depict the twisted female serial killer. The relationship between psychopath Gretchen and victim cop is fascinating. The pace picks up after a slow start. It takes of and goes up and down like a roller coaster. Good Book This was a great listen! It was very well written(a little wordy at times), but very thought-provoking and eye-brow raising. I do agree with some other reviews regarding the narrator. She was a little flat at first, but after a few minutes it becomes evident the book is worth listening too, poor narrator or otherwise. It was a good plot, I found myself bored with the "after school killer" and more interested in hearing about the Beauty Killer and Archie. It developed more as the story continued and wrapped together nicely at the end. I didn't find it to be predictible and was very satisfied with the ending. I'll definately be listening to "Sweetheart". Kudos to the author for developing a great female serial killer. I found that to be more entertaining than having a female heroin. Definately worth the time and money. Enjoy! Heartsick I love this book, I hated to see it over as I looked forward to hearing more and more. It will keep you listening till the very end. Enjoyable thriller The story kept me involved and wanting more. I normally listen to audio books while walking for exercise and a couple walking trips were extended because I didn't want to stop listening.Good detail and narrative that made me have a personal connection with the characters. Recommended this to a coworker and would recommend to others.

Gorky Park Audiobook by Martin Cruz Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martin Cruz Smith) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:43:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gorky Park Author: Martin Cruz Smith Narrator: Henry Strozier Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 823 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: At first, the case of the bodies found in a Moscow park looked straightforward: a "troika", probably three on a bottle, drunk together and then frozen to death together in the brutal Russian night. But Chief Homicide Investigator Arkady Renko hits a sharp and complicated turn with the arrival of the KGB's Pribluda. Suddenly, his access to a routine investigation is blocked. Why? ©1981 Martin Cruz Smith (P)2006 Recorded Books LLC Critic Reviews: "Brilliant...One of the best books of the season." (Associated Press) Members Reviews: Still the BEST Any additional comments? I first read this book 20 + years ago and fell in love with Arkady Renko and MartinCruz Smith. At that time I read every book in the series. Now all these years later I discovered thru Audible, there were MORE Arkady Renko books! I bought them all and loved listening to them, especially Wolves Eat Dogs. Not ready to let go, I decided to reread, via audio, the earlier books, beginning with Gorky Park. It bowled me over yet again! It is even more rich, stark, gorgeous, shattering, gripping, satisfying, disturbing, elating, and just overall wonderful than I remember it. And the narrator, with his spare unadorned delivery is perfect for Renko's tone of mixed despair and irony. Anyone lucky enough to be meeting this character and narrator for the first time is in for a spectacular treat!!! Loved the story but hated the narration Would you try another book from Martin Cruz Smith and/or Henry Strozier? I love Martin Cruz Smith books and especially Gorky Park Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Henry Strozier? I hated the narration by Henry Strozier. It is a pity that Henry did not find out the correct pronunciation for the Russian words he was using. I cringed. After living in Moscow for time I felt like he sounded like a tourist - destroying the Russian language. I also felt that he could have given more life to the characters. He sounded as if he was just reading the book rather than reading it to an audience. Beautiful writing - But easy to put down This guy is a fabulous writer - The book is filled with beautiful descriptive sentences and is refreshingly free of the over-used adverbs and adjectives that permeate so many novels. I enjoyed the glimpse of life in Russia during that time period. The downside for me was the slow pace of the plot, and the fact that even though I felt sympathy for the main character, I wasn't really drawn in to the point where I really cared passionately about what happened to him. The reader was fine, but not outstanding. Couldn't Finish It! I purchased this book because of the excellent reviews however, about half way into it I completely lost interest and found that I was not looking forward to turning it back on. I didn't care about the murdered victims, the detective was not very likeable and/or lacked a personality that made him interesting, and there was way too much about the politics of the day. I guess if you love political and social history, you would enjoy this book. I like a mystery/thriller that grabs me from the start and keeps me listening and guessing throughout the book. I also like either likeable or quirky characters with personal side stories that also entertain. This book just did not do any of that for me. An exciting and suspenseful novel! I really enjoyed this book! Strozier did a nice job narrating the book.

Choke Audiobook by Stuart Woods

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 31 May 2016 23:35:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Choke Subtitle: A Novel Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Murder is not a spectator sport. Chuck Chandler has choked on more than one occasion - first as a pro tennis player at Wimbledon, then as a womanizing coach at posh tennis clubs around the country. Now at Key West's Old Racquet Club, Chuck gets involved with the wrong married woman - the enticing Clare Carras, married to an enigmatic older man - and soon he is in way over his head. Enter Tommy Sculley, a retired New York homicide detective who has just joined the Key West force, and his young, green partner, Daryl Haynes, who turns out to be smarter than he looks. Up to their necks in an investigation of a bizarre apparent homicide, the two detectives barely keep afloat in murky waters. Events take them from the Florida Keys to Los Angeles and back as a plot emerges that involves not only the dangerous Clare but a furious West Coast mob boss determined to get back what is his at any cost. Members Reviews: Not for me : two stars .. For a Stuart Woods' diehard this is a book with all the ingredients that make S Woods appealing : a story filled with sex and suspense and a great storyline. A more skeptical reader will note that the plot has holes and lacks at times credibility and the characters are superficially sketched out in a black and white mode...This book is not for me : while i indeed appreciate great storylines with suspense & sex, i do need plots with more structure and attention to detail and characters that are fully sculpted and can really attract and engage me. EXCELLENT thriller with INCREDIBLE plot twists! Loved this novel. Definitely one of Stuart Woods' best!!! I highly recommend this fantastic adventure. As always, Tony Robert's narration was SUPERB!!! Great story This is a well written fast moving easy listen! The characters are simple and i like the morality of the bad guy loosing.. Its also nice to have simple shoot ups not gory with a bit of humor throughout Loved It Great story and I love Tony Roberts, he never disappoints on anything he narrates. I cannot stop listening.

The Resistance Man Audiobook by Martin Walker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martin Walker) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 06:01:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Resistance Man Subtitle: Bruno, Chief of Police, Book 6 Author: Martin Walker Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 218 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Bruno Courrèges - provincial French police chief extraordinaire - is back in another delectable tale of mystery and suspense that unfolds in the gastronomically ravishing Dordogne. Members Reviews: This series just gets better and better I always learn something from these books, whether it's a great recipe, information about the French judicial system, or the history of the French resistance in World War II. The characters are engaging and growing deeper all the time. My only caveat is that I'm not crazy about the way the narrator does women's voices. He's handicapped he's a man. It's not enough to keep me from listening to the next book, but I wish he would be a little less arch in his delivery. Otherwise, and altogether great read/listen. Captivating to the end If you're a Bruno fan, there is a big revelation in this story. This has an exciting storyline and interesting plot. These keep getting better Vichy money, French resistance fighters, amazing food, and Bruno. What a great book! I love the fact that Martin Walker is not afraid to address current issues. It makes it more interesting to see how these issues are handled in a small French town by its Chief of Police. I just love Bruno! And Bruno loves strong, successful women. I wish he'd pick one! :-) But where's the fun in that? This is another wonderful book in this series that I hope never ends. another great adventure with Bruno all though we were left wondering about that stash of old French bank notes the Resistance folks took from the Nazi train. Excellent! Each Bruno novel I have read has been delightful but this one goes a step beyond. It keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire story. Martin Walker has an incredible way of capturing this wonderful part of France, it's people and his food. You will not be disappointed.

Men in Blue Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:54:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Men in Blue Subtitle: Badge of Honor, Book 1 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Michael Russotto Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 323 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: W. E. B. Griffin's best-selling series The Corps and Brotherhood of War have captured the pride and glory of the military community. Now he reveals a city police force with the same unique blend of realism, drama, and action. A cop has been shot - cold-bloodedly gunned down while trying to prevent a holdup. Regulations say the investigation is to be handled like any other homicide. But when a cop is killed in the line of duty, it is different. And the brotherhood in blue will stop at nothing to bring the killer to justice. Members Reviews: Tremendous Cop story with Mystery and some Romance Griffin AKA Butterworth is well known for his war stories. However, he hits a home run with this COP book. It is set within the Philadelphia Police Department. Griffin does a great job of explaining how the Police feel when one of their own is taken. However, he also shows how the family can be affected as well the public. He adds in a little Romance to go along with the Mystery and he has another book that I could not seem to put down once I started it. As a retired Police Officer/Deputy Sheriff from a small town/county in another state, I feel he must have put in some time in law enforcement to have done such a fantastic job. Good story. At times it was difficult to keep the characters straight. Overall it is a good story and performed very well. Blah. This is my first W.E.B. Griffin book, and likely my last. If you are a fan and convince me otherwise, I'm all ears. Perhaps he grew as an author. One cannot fault the novel for being somewhat outdated; the pay phone that requires a dime certainly reflects its time of writing. I chuckled a bit at these glimpses back in time, but I read a lot of current fiction that reaches back into history. What I disliked are the thin, predictable characters. I endured rather than enjoyed Men in Blue. The Cop & The Blonde Reporter Another special download from audible.com--first in a series. In this one, the cop falls for the reporter dame, with many undercurrents and in the background of a senior cop shot. I liked it, but believe I'll wait awhile for the second in the series. Boring I've never read anything of Griffin's that I didn't like. He's an excellent writer. This was written 23 years ago and I did not like it. I don't like the narrator either. I also bought the second book in the series and if it's as bad as this one I will never order the others. I was looking forward to another good series by Griffin but this falls far short of that. Lousy character development which Griffin normally does very well. Very disappointed.

The Love Killings Audiobook by Robert Ellis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ellis) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:52:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Love Killings Subtitle: Detective Matt Jones, Book 2 Author: Robert Ellis Narrator: Nick Podehl Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 458 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: For the past six weeks, LAPD detective Matt Jones has been recovering from the wrong end of a hit man's bullet. Before he can look for payback, Jones finds himself enlisted in the manhunt for an old foe. Dr. George Baylor, the serial killer who escaped after murdering three coeds in LA, resurfaces on the East Coast. This time, an entire family has been slaughtered in their home outside Philadelphia, and the doctor's fingerprints are all over the crime scene. With panic rising, the FBI seeks Jones's help, and the hunt for this brutal mass killer is on. But so is the hunt for the man who paid to have Jones shot. When a second family is found murdered, the search for the killer becomes frantic, and Jones's shocking personal history explodes before his eyes. With his two missions welded together as one, Jones enters the madman's world - a place of unimaginable terror - and hopes that if he survives, he can find his way out. Members Reviews: Completely ridiculous plot and unbelievable characters I made it through the first book in this series DESPITE the horrible narration. I had hopes for this sequel, but was really disappointed. I was hoping that there would be more to the investigation than in the first book. That murder was solved by mere chance, and it was no different in this book. The only way the murders are solved is because the killer announces himself - Matt Jones does no real investigating. His character is annoying and not realistic. There are repetitive sentences and endless repeating of small details (like the lockbox code is the California Penal Code number for murder - we got it the first time, there's no need to repeat it every single time you go in the door.) I didn't find any of the characters' actions realistic for their roles. The FBI agents all seem to be too jumpy and nervous. They go through rigorous training to NOT be that way. And once you've done one story with incompetent superiors, do we really need the sequel to be the same. And the narrator...every other voice except the main character sounds the same. They are all whiny and spoken with some strange accent I can't quite put my finger on. One sounds like a horrible imitation of George Takei. I can't express enough how bad this narration is. I won't be getting another book he narrates for sure. All-in-all, you're better off finding something else. Thoroughly enjoyed 2nd book in Matt Jones series.. Any additional comments? This is an excellent follow up to the first book on this series: City of Echoes. This book picks up right where the first left off however, you don't need to read the first to understand the second because the author weaves the highlights of the first throughout the second - WHEW! Anyway, this book takes you deeper into the life and hard times of Detective Matt Jones. He learns some truths (all the dirty laundry) about his mother and her family and all the reasons no one would ever speak to him about it. He finds out he has an uncle he didn't know he had and doesn't want for a relative but it does explain some mysteries. The main plot is a little creepy and deals with some topics that might put off some readers -incest. Someone is murdering whole families and posing mothers and sons to look like they have been intimate.

L.A. Dead Audiobook by Stuart Woods

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:51:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Dead Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 6 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Cop turned lawyer and investigator Stone Barrington ventures out to the West Coast - and out on a limb - in this "stylish whodunit" (Detroit News) filled with romance and murder. Stone's trip to Venice -with a fiery Mafia princess- is cut short by a frantic phone call from half a world away. A celebrity murder has Los Angeles in an uproar and has a former flame pining for Stone's help - in more ways than one.... Members Reviews: Great read! Kept me heading to the next Chapter! Tony Roberts does a superb job of narrating. Great story line and character development. Book Okay-Voices awful Would you try another book from Stuart Woods and/or Tony Roberts? I've read several Stuart Woods books, and they are usually pretty good. This one seems to be a little more shallow, and if Stone eats one more lobster salad I think I'll puke. Also, the gratuitous sex is a bit overwhelming in this one. I'm not a prude, but the man is engaged to one woman, in love with another and has sex with almost every other attractive female in the book. It's not an attractive characteristic, and makes any idea that he is of above-average intelligence ring completely false. Would you be willing to try another book from Stuart Woods? Why or why not? I will likely read more by Woods because I read "Chiefs" and others in the "Will Lee" series, and for the most part they are very good. Woods is no John Irving (Or even Lee Childs!) but he is capable of plotting a good yarn when he exerts himself. What didnt you like about Tony Robertss performance? Roberts makes Barrington's friend Dino sound just terrible. The nasal, grating tone he attributes to Dino is distracting and annoying. His voicing of Dulce Bianchi is ridiculous. This is an American girl, raised in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Would she really have an Italian accent? You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Some of the characters in this book are likable, and I'm giving Woods the benefit of the doubt as I know he has good stuff in him. I'll likely try one more in the Barrington series, but if it doesn't get better than this I'm out. Any additional comments? I listened to a couple of the Woods books narrated by Richard Ferrone, and they were much better. So obviously the annoying and grating Roberts narration makes it much easier for me to find fault with the book. Voices......way off! I could tolerate the voice for Stone but the voice for his friend Dino is awful. It was so bad I returned the book. I got the book from the library and read it . I am listening to another in the series from the library the best I can say is it is free and I wince every time Dino says something! review it was a good book. It help my interest and the storyline was interesting. had been getting a little weary of the series but this was a great pick-me-up. tried to submit it and it says a heading is required. where you enter the headline it says optional.

Long Spoon Lane Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:34:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Long Spoon Lane Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: After bombs explode during an anarchist attack in Long Spoon Lane, two of the culprits are captured and the leader is shot... but by whom? As Thomas Pitt of the Special Branch delves into the case, he finds that there's more to the terrorism than the brutality of misguided idealists. Clues suggest that Inspector Wetron is the mastermind. As the shadowy leader of the Inner Circle, Wetron is using his influence with the press to stir up fears of more attacks and to rush a bill through Parliament that would severely curtail civil liberties. To defeat Wetron, Pitt must run in harness with his old enemy, Sir Charles Voisey. The unlikely allies are joined by Pitt's clever wife, Charlotte, and her great aunt, Lady Vespasia Cumming-Gould. As they strive to prevent future destruction, nothing less than the fate of the British Empire hangs in precarious balance. Members Reviews: Too long The story line and plot was marvelous, but too long to get to the end. It was a brilliant ending but I had to skip pages to make it to the end. I also hate that Pitt is portrait weaker these days in the books. He seems to be struggling and can't seem to make it big. He's a hero though.... Twist ending Would you listen to Long Spoon Lane again? Why? Excellent plot line, suspenseful, gripping. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Tension! Master villains! Did Jenny Sterlin do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Not as well as past narrators. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The Villain Any additional comments? Reat the prior series book, Southhampton Row, first! not good very bland. more like a monologue no inflection in her r voice at all not at all enjoyable. Another fabulous story. Loved it!! I've listened to all available of the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series and this is one of the best. The surprising revelations about the characters, and the suspenseful events will keep one on the edge. Good narrator as well. no disappointment in this story.

Cold Lake Audiobook by Jeff Carson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Carson) — Wed, 10 May 2017 19:54:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Lake Subtitle: David Wolf Series, Book 5 Author: Jeff Carson Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Cross Atlantic Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The truth emerges one piece at a time. When a fisherman reels in a plastic bag containing a severed human head from the depths of Cold Lake, Colorado, Sheriff David Wolf and his deputies scramble to the scene, and quickly realize there are more surprises to be found below. Their grim discoveries reopen a cold case Wolf's father worked 22 years ago, and Wolf must try to succeed where his father failed before him. Wolf has the advantage on his dad, however, because he has bodies. Lots of them. Amid sweeping political changes that have his department and the entire county on edge, Wolf and his deputies come to the disturbing realization that there is a dangerous serial killer in their midst - one who will stop at nothing to remain hidden. Can Wolf and his deputies unveil the truth before someone pays the ultimate price? This fifth installment of the David Wolf Mystery-Thriller series is chock-full of suspense, mystery, and action that will keep you riveted through the final sentence. Members Reviews: honor above all - never quit. i listen to books while. commuting and found myself sitting in the car more times than not to at least get to end of a chapter - getting ready for the next loved it going back to read 1-4 excellent narratio Loved it going back to liten to 1- 4 orderd 6 as it is a follow on. excellent narration Great start and Ending Enjoyed the narrator did a find job. Jeff Carson this book is my first book and listen to of his. I will read more of his book very entertaining for me! Not My Favorite Wolf Story Of the first 5 books in the series (currently the only ones available through Audible) this is my least favorite. It is darker and more disturbing. There really isn't much positive or upbeat developments with any of the characters; there is stress, angst and murder in their lives. The murders are disturbing. And while in general I do like twists and surprises in story lines, these twists are depressing. I found the whole experience of listening to this book a downer. However, it was well written and Hopkins does his usual good job of narrating.

Monster in the Closet Audiobook by Karen Rose

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Rose) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:37:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monster in the Closet Author: Karen Rose Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 180 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of Every Dark Corner returns to Baltimore, where a father-daughter reunion puts innocent victims in the sights of a stone-cold killer. Baltimore PI Clay Maynard routinely locates missing children for clients, but his own daughter - stolen by his ex-wife - has eluded him for years. Until she turns up right under his nose.... Since she was a child, Taylor Dawson believed the lie her mother told her - that her father was a monster. But now she has a chance to get to know the real Clay while doing real work as an equine therapist, which includes helping two girls whose mother was brutally murdered. She might even find something deeper with her boss' handsome son, Ford Elkhart, who is dealing with his own demons. But just as Taylor feels her life opening up to new family, work, and friends, a danger lurks in the darkness - one that will show Taylor the face of true evil. Members Reviews: Another great suspense from Karen Rose.... This book is part of the Baltimore series, there is also a Cincinnati, a Philadelphia and a Minneapolis series and sometimes characters are shared. If you've never heard anything by Karen Rose you can still start here. Each of her books can be read as a stand alone because she does give some basic background on each character. It's amazing how she keeps track of ALL of her characters, there are many that jump from one storyline to another but each new book picks up with a new character getting involved with an existing one. This book has Clay Maynard reuniting with his daughter. In previous books he's been searching for her, she is now 23 years old. There's drama, suspense, murder and as always for this author at least one or two graphic love scenes. I usually fast forward (sorry Ms. Rose) but I love her mystery writing, I am not big on romance! Anyway this is an excellent book. Marguerite Gavin does a great job narrating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Loved it ! Another Lovely book . Baltimore reunion with Deacon ! I love the characters , each and everyone. There's suspense and love . Can't wait until the next novel ! Every book in these series are oustanding After eye surgery I decided to try an audiobook. I found these series by Karen Rose and have acquired all of them so far. This one brings most of our favourite characters together in a new take if suspense and drama and courage. Ford & Taylor's encounters are riveting. Thank you Karen Rose . Unnerving as usual Taylor Dawson is working as an intern and equine therapist at Daphnes horse farm, Healing Hearts, but her real agenda is to check out Clay Maynard, her biological father who she only recently learned wasnt the monster her mother made him out to be. Shes also making headway with one of the kids in her therapy who hasnt spoken since she witnessed her mothers murder...unbeknownst to the killer. The stories that involve children always unnerve me and this one definitely set me on edge. The scenes involving the children, Jazzie and Janie Jarvis, were just chilling. It was balanced, though, by Clay's reunion with his daughter, Sienna, now known as Taylor. Ive long awaited this story and I reveled in every part of their discovery. Loved every minute of it. Even Taylor and Fords instant attraction worked. Marguerite Gavin did a great job narrating the story, as usual.

The Ritual Bath Audiobook by Faye Kellerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Faye Kellerman) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:35:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ritual Bath Subtitle: The First Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Novel Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: Mitchell Greenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1045 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The crime was called in by Rina Lazarus, and Decker is relieved to discover that she is a calm and intelligent witness. She is also the only one in the sheltered community willing to speak of this unspeakable violation. As Rina tries to steer Decker through the maze of religious laws, the two grow closer. But before they get to the bottom of this horrendous crime, revelations come to light that are so shocking that they threaten to come between the hard-nosed cop and the deeply religious woman with whom he has become irrevocably linked. Critic Reviews: "Phenomenal!" (Murder Inc.) A Master of Mystery" (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Members Reviews: Good Read Very enjoyable book. Lively characters, good plot, unusual setting -- an Orthodox Jewish Yeshiva. The book was informative as well as enjoyable. I liked the ending too, it wasn't what I expected. The narrator did an excellent job. Highly recommend this audie. I have one negative, and it's the same thing I said about "The Brief, Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao." There is a fair amount of Yiddish and Hebrew in the book. Most of the time I was either familiar with the words or could glean the meaning from context -- I think. For example, Rina calls her son "shmulie." I know this to be a term of endearment used by parent to child. But -- had I not known this, I could just as easily have concluded that this was an affectionate diminutive of the child's name. Once again I was left with the feeling that I hadn't read the entire book, that fine points of nuance and color had escaped me in the language. And for a book as good as this (or "Oscar") I want every word, every shade of color, every slight hint of nuance. Do not however, let this deter you from listening to this excellent book. You'll understand the majority of what's said and often it's explained, at one point or another. An entertaining listen Bought this on a lark and wasn't disappointed. The story kept moving and drew me in. What a surprising place for a murder! The view into a culture that I've only "bumped into" here in Baltimore - devout, Judaism - was fascinating. The characters were all believable as well as engaging. I'd recommend this book to a friend. Good First Book This was my first Faye Kellerman book and the first that she published. It was a good story with a deep insight into the Jewish world. I thought the story line was wrapped up too quickly at the end and the relationship between the two main characters was too rushed. But I enjoyed it and plan to continue this series. Wonderfully entertaining George Guidall was excellent. I will listen to more books narrated by him in the future. I enjoyed the book. Loved the mystery (I did figure it out before the end) and also loved learning about the Jewish rituals. I had previously read Milk and Honey, but now I'm going back to read them all. Rina and Peter are a good couple! Very enjoyable-- except for the music I found this novel very enjoyable. The narrator does a good job of characterizing the voices and helping move the narrative along. The story is very suspenseful, and I liked the characters and wanted to learn more about them. I will definitely purchase another book in the series. My only complaint is with the music that the producer seems to have inserted at random.

Salvation of a Saint Audiobook by Keigo Higashino, Alexander O. Smith (translator)

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keigo Higashino) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:23:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salvation of a Saint Author: Keigo Higashino, Alexander O. Smith (translator) Narrator: David Pittu Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From the author of the internationally best-selling, award-winning The Devotion of Suspect X comes the latest novel featuring "Detective Galileo". In 2011, The Devotion of Suspect X was a hit with critics and listeners alike. The first major English language publication from the most popular best-selling writer in Japan, it was acclaimed as "stunning", "brilliant", and "ingenious". Now physics professor Manabu Yukawa - Detective Galileo - returns in a new case of impossible murder, where instincts clash with facts and theory with reality. Yoshitaka, who was about to leave his marriage and his wife, is poisoned by arsenic-laced coffee and dies. His wife, Ayane, is the logical suspect - except that she was hundreds of miles away when he was murdered. The lead detective, Tokyo Police Detective Kusanagi, is immediately smitten with her and refuses to believe that she could have had anything to do with the crime. His assistant, Kaoru Utsumi, however, is convinced Ayane is guilty. While Utsumis instincts tell her one thing, the facts of the case are another matter. So she does what her boss has done for years when stymied - she calls upon Professor Manabu Yukawa. But even the brilliant mind of Dr. Yukawa has trouble with this one, and he must somehow find a way to solve an impossible murder and capture a very real, very deadly murderer. Salvation for a Saint is Keigo Higashino at his mind-bending best, pitting emotion against fact in a beautifully plotted crime novel filled with twists and reverses that will astonish and surprise even the most attentive and jaded of listeners. Members Reviews: Appealing but not Compelling Nice narration by David Pittu, however the characters in "Salvation of a Saint," tended to be without much depth, even one dimensional. The book was still interesting enough to listen to. I never felt the need to stop in disgust, but was able to listen all the way through. Just not a first class work of fiction and not much mystery there either. Love Higashino's work Would you consider the audio edition of Salvation of a Saint to be better than the print version? I haven't read the book, so I can't say. I can say that the narrator brought the story to life. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Hmmm. Edge of my seat? Engaged would be a better word, and I was thoroughly engaged throughout. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Nope. Though I did spend hours at a time listening quite happily. It's a longish listen, so the idea of one sitting (or, more accurately, one puttering) is daunting. I do think I finished it in less than three days. Here is more proof Higashino weaves fabulous tales This is a simpler story than the excellent Devotion of Suspect X, but the same caliber that is way beyond a traditional police procedural. Higashino has the same dedication to creating a story as his characters have in fulfilling their important roles in his eloquent stories. Salvation of a Saint is a quality story and I'm sure you will also enjoy listening to this Japanese import. Excellent New Translation of Japanese Mystery Would you consider the audio edition of Salvation of a Saint to be better than the print version? I have no idea; I didn't buy the print version. I just bought the audiobook edition.

Open Season Audiobook by Archer Mayor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Archer Mayor) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:34:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Open Season Subtitle: The Joe Gunther Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Archer Mayor Narrator: Tom Taylorson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-14-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Lt. Joe Gunther of the Brattleboro, Vermont, police force has a serious problem: in a community where a decade could pass without a single murder, the body count is suddenly mounting. Innocent citizens are being killed - and others set up - seemingly orchestrated by a mysterious ski-masked man. Signs suggest that a three-year-old murder trial might lie at the heart of things, but it's a case that many in the department would prefer remained closed. A man of quiet integrity, Lt. Gunther knows that he must pursue the case to its conclusion, wherever it leads. Members Reviews: Awesome! Action packed book with good characters and plot. I really liked the narrator. I would suggest this book if you like murder mysteries.

Death of a Dustman Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 01:42:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of a Dustman Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When Fergus Macleod, Lochdubh's abusive, drunk dustman is put in charge of the local recycling center, Hamish Macbeth smells trouble. Sure enough, Fergus, imbued with his new powers, becomes a bullying tyrant. When his body is found stuffed in a recycling bin, no one is sorry - including his long-suffering family. But Macbeth is surprised to find that many of the despicable dustman's victims refuse to talk - and when violence strikes again, the lanky lawman must quickly unearth the culprit among a litter of suspects... before the killer makes a clean getaway! Members Reviews: Relaxing and Humerous If you have enjoyed earlier Hamish MacBeth stories, I believe you will enjoy this one. These are gentle, well plotted, humorous mysteries. They take place in a highland village populated by a colorful group of people. Hamish is a very clever policeman who seems lazy to some of his superiors because he doesn't want to be promoted and forced to move to a city. Gentle humor is woven into the story. If you are paying attention, you will smile, and possibly chuckle. This is not an action packed thriller. It is a "cozy" in the best sense of the word. New Hamish Macbeth story! What did you love best about Death of a Dustman? Charming and whimsical, "Death of a Dustman" combines the usual mix of a well-constructed mystery and gentle comedy. What about Graeme Malcolms performance did you like? Very well-read by Graeme Malcolm, this is a great listen for all Hamish Macbeth fans. Crazy Plot but a Very Good Listen! As usual the plot is far fetched and unbelievable but so what? If you have read other Hamish Macbeth mysteries you have probably grown fond of the quirky main character and will enjoy the many twists and turns of this book. Graeme Malcolm has a soft steady voice - very easy to listen to and just right for this series. OUTSTANDING Same as always, a thoroughly entertaining book that leads you on and on to another chapter. It easily pulls you in to the Highlands Brilliant reading and storytelling Graeme Malcolm's voice is unmatched, his deep rich meaningful subtlties are to die for. Thanks!

A Cold and Broken Hallelujah Audiobook by Tyler Dilts

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tyler Dilts) — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 23:02:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cold and Broken Hallelujah Subtitle: Long Beach Homicide, Book 3 Author: Tyler Dilts Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 221 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: On a sweltering September night, Long Beach Homicide Detective Danny Beckett is called to a grisly crime scene at the mouth of the Los Angeles River. A defenseless homeless man has been burned to death by three teenagers with gang ties. The suspects are already in custody, and the evidence is overwhelming - but when one suspects brother is targeted for murder, Danny starts to think there may be more to this seemingly clear-cut case. Obsessed with discovering the true identity of the victim, a gentle vagrant who may have been hiding a tortured past, Danny and his team start to uncover a high-reaching conspiracy that puts them all at risk - and threatens to open new wounds that could cut even deeper than Dannys old ones. Members Reviews: A Dull and Boring Hallelujah I wanted to like this book but I just couldn't. The performance was stilted and the story just couldn't hold my interest. I kept going hoping it would get better. It didn't. The descriptions of Long Beach were pretty good. To be honest, I was about halfway through the book when I realized I didn't even know the name of the main character. The sad thing was, I didn't care. Too slow and drawn out. Never build a strong case as they wanted and then jump to going after the head boss behind crime. Narrator was very good. This is my first review out of the hundreds of books Ive read Seriously, I came to the end of this book and thought really? Thats it? What a let down! I was expecting a good twist and at least SOME suspense. Nada. The cold and Hallelujah by Tyler Dilts I enjoyed the book it was easy to listen to. I will probably read/listen to more of his books. Disappointing The story was slow and anticlimactic. the reading was uninspired and left me zoning out.

When the Music's Over Audiobook by Peter Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Robinson) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 01:47:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When the Music's Over Subtitle: An Inspector Banks Novel Author: Peter Robinson Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 341 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A baffling murder on a remote country lane puts Alan Banks and his team to the test in the detective's most intense and gripping case yet - from an author hailed by Louise Penny as "a writer at the top of his game". With Detective Inspector Annie Cabbot investigating the young woman's death, newly promoted Detective Superintendent Banks finds himself taking on the coldest of cases: a 50-year-old assault allegedly perpetrated by beloved celebrity Danny Caxton. Now Caxton stands accused at the center of a media storm, and it's Banks' job to discover the shocking truth. As more women step forward with accounts of Caxton's manipulation, Banks must piece together decades-old evidence - as the investigation leads him down the darkest of paths.... Suspenseful, powerful, and surprising, When the Music's Over is the finest novel to date from one of the foremost suspense writers at work today. Members Reviews: Contemporary Social Problems and Poetry Peter Robinson expertly and sensitively wraps this novel around some very contemporary issues: long buried sexual abuse cases revolving around once popular TV or music icons; modern day sex trade issues involving underage girls, and community/police relations in ethnic communities. Robinson writes about two different cases - one a 50 year old cold case of sexual abuse and the other a current day murder of a young girl involved in the sex trade. As he did with "In a Dry Season", Robinson uses a memoir written by the victim, now a grown woman and well-known poet, to tell her version of the abuse by the music icon many years ago. In crafting the story of the murder related to modern day sex trade, Robinson grapples with issues like racism and community/police relations. Of course, as in all the Inspector Banks novels, musical references abound and exploring the literary references to poetry in this story could create a mini-project for the reader once the book is over. Simon Prebble knows these characters and his voice combined with Robinson's poetic writing style make for an excellent listen. Still Banks, But Disappointing Would you try another book from Peter Robinson and/or Simon Prebble? I have read or listened to all of these books, and will keep doing so. If youve listened to books by Peter Robinson before, how does this one compare? This one misses the mark. No mention is made of his 2 children and next to nothing about his personal life. Those are things that make these stories especially interesting. Which character as performed by Simon Prebble was your favorite? Hard to say. Let's just note that Prebble is a master. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Probably not. The two crime threads aren't things I want to see. Listening to what those awful people did was enough. Any additional comments? I hope future books are more in line with the way earlier episodes of Banks and his famiily are depicted. Moves TOO slowly What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I usually enjoy Peter Robinson but I didn't even finish this book. It got SO tedious and moved so slowly. Very disappointing.... Another great Banks book A troubling subject and a timely story, but well done.

The Lewis Man Audiobook by Peter May

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter May) — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:09:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lewis Man Subtitle: The Lewis Trilogy Author: Peter May Narrator: Peter Forbes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-14 Publisher: Quercus Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 535 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Marilyn Stasio in The New York Times raved: "Peter May is a writer I'd follow to the ends of the earth." Among the many honors received, The Blackhouse, the first novel in May's acclaimed Lewis trilogy, won the Barry and Crime Thriller Hound awards. In The Lewis Man, the second book of the trilogy, Fin Macleod has returned to the Isle of Lewis, the storm-tossed, wind-scoured outer Hebridean island where he was born and raised. Having left behind his adult life in Edinburgh - including his wife and his career in the police force - the former Detective Inspector is intent on repairing past relationships and restoring his parents' derelict cottage. His plans are interrupted when an unidentified corpse is recovered from a Lewis peat bog. The only clue to its identity is a DNA match to a local farmer, the now-senile Tormod Macdonald - the father of Fin's childhood sweetheart, Marsaili - a man who has claimed throughout his life to be an only child, practically an orphan. Reluctantly drawn into the investigation, Fin uncovers deep family secrets even as he draws closer to the killer who wishes to keep them hidden. Already an international best-seller and winner of numerous awards, including France's Prix des Lecteurs du Telegramme, The Lewis Man has the lyrical verve of Ian Rankin and the gutsy risk-taking of Benjamin Black. As fascinating and forbidding as the Hebridean landscape, the book (according to The Times) "throbs with past and present passions, jealousies, suspicions and regrets; the emotional secrets of the bleak island are even deeper than its peat bog." Critic Reviews: "May is a masterful story-teller. He skillfully combines pathos and the themes of identity, lost love and family ties to create an exciting, page-turning thriller." (Laura Wurzal, The Irish Examiner) "In mood and texture, Peter May's novels, set on the Isle of Lewis, are essentially Nordic, and he bears comparison with some of the best writers from those cold desolate climes... the plot throbs with past and present passions, jealousies, suspicions and regrets; the emotional secrets of the bleak island are even deeper than its peat bog." (Marcel Berlins, The Times) "Spell-binding... the book's a delight: bringing people and place alive in equal measure." (Jim Kelly, ShotsMag) Members Reviews: Not a detective story This book was well-written and well read by the narrator. I wanted so many times to like this book but I just couldn't. This is not a detective story as it turns out. This book was recommended to me based upon my purchase history of many detective stories. This is a story of family and coping with dementia. It reads much like an episode of Downton Abbey and I am not into soap operas. Many like this book but I was looking for something a bit more macho.

As the Crow Flies Audiobook by Damien Boyd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Damien Boyd) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:46:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: As the Crow Flies Author: Damien Boyd Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 996 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Rock climbers can't afford to make careless mistakes. But Detective Inspector Nick Dixon's former climbing partner, Jake Fayter, died doing just that. Or so it seems. Dixon suspects foul play, but his only leads are unreliable accounts of something odd happening in Cheddar Gorge seconds before Jake fell. The more Dixon learns about Jake's life, the more he realises that Jake hadn't been quite the man he rememberedand a lot of people could have wanted him dead. Once Dixon gets too close to the truth, those people will emerge from the shadows and kill to protect their secrets. As the body count rises, Dixon bends the rules to breaking point to lure out a killer and unravel a conspiracy of silence that will rock the sleepy town of Burnham-on-Sea to its core. As the Crow Flies is the electrifying first novel in the DI Nick Dixon Crime Series. Members Reviews: Wonderful New Detective Series Jake Fayter falls to his death during a routine rock climbing accident. At least that is what the report reads. His parents disagree. So they turn to their sons old friend, Detective Inspector Nick Dixon. Dixon was once Fayters climbing partner and has a hard time believing the report. He knows that there is no way that Jake made the mistake necessary to cause his death. So he begins to investigate. As he digs into his friends death he soon realizes that he is not going to like what he discovers. As The Crow Flies is the first book featuring DI Nick Dixon. He is a quiet man who requested a transfer back to his home area instead of staying in London and working his way up the administrative ladder. Now he has a small place that needs furniture, a dog, and the peace and quiet of the countryside. Of course he also is on the trail of a team of burglars who keep breaking into the houses of the recently deceased. Now he has what appears to him to be the suspicious death of an old friend. Before it is over he will find himself dealing with a smuggling operation, drug dealers, and a killer who wont go down easy. Boyds is an excellent stylist. He brings his characters to life and allows them to develop as the story goes on. The book is full of great characters who you feel you want to know better. As I read this book I couldnt help but think that this story and these characters are perfect for a BBC mystery series. This is the kind of detective drama that so many of us have come to know and love over the years. I read a lot of books. Usually over 150 per year. Some of the books are old friends, most are new. The majority of books that I have read I doubt that I will ever read again. Damian Boyds DI Nick Dixon novels fall into that rare category of books that I will definitely read and enjoy again and again over the years. I look forward to more in this series. I suggest that you order this book right now. It is the perfect book to take with you on summer holiday. It is also the perfect book to curl up with in your favorite reading chair. In other words, it is just a great book. As the Crow Flies, So Does the World Turn DI Dickson is a transplanted city detective who heads for the country looking for a change of pace. What should bring a slower, more manageable work load proves anything but. Accompanied by a competent team still trying to decipher this mysterious colleague, and an affable pet named Monty, DI Dickson solves what I hope will be the first two of many cases.

Hell Hole Audiobook by Chris Grabenstein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Grabenstein) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:37:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell Hole Subtitle: A John Ceepak Mystery Author: Chris Grabenstein Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1152 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In Hell Hole, Ceepak is confronted with his most personal case yet when he must investigate the alleged suicide of a military corporal who recently returned from Iraq. When it turns out that this "locked stall" rest-stop suicide is anything but an open-and-shut case, Ceepak and Boyle realize that the corporal might have been privy to information that opens up a much larger conspiracy - one that strikes at the heart of our involvement in the Middle East and puts them on the wrong side of some very unpleasant people. Critic Reviews: "Grabenstein again shows his intimate knowledge of Jersey shore towns, whose populations swell in the summer....But this series offers far more than a beach-book romp; Hell Hole is taut and satisfying crime fiction." ( Booklist)" Hell Hole - named after an amusement park ride, like his other novels - moves at a brisk pace...The relationship between John and Danny, how each grows and learns from each other, continues to be the heart of Grabenstein's four novels." ( South Florida Sun-Sentinel)"Jeff Woodman's natural exuberance is a fine fit for Hell Hole's ingenuous, smart-alecky cop, Danny Boyle....Additionally, Woodman creates a perfect foil in Boyle's NJPD partner, hard-nosed, by-the-book John Ceepak....Chris Grabenstein writes a tight, well-constructed mystery, and Woodman's performance keeps the interest high and the listening upbeat." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Another Terrific Ceepak Mystery I've read all of the Ceepak Mysteries and was not disappointed by Hell Hole. The anticipation and mystery unfolds at a nice pace and I really enjoyed the ending. Based on the ending, I'm looking forward to the next book. Of course, I always enjoy Jeff Woodman's narration too. Love that Ceepak If you are a John Ceepak fan, you have to listen to this book. It isn't as good as the first three books (mainly because there is less Ceepak and more Danny Boyle) but Grabenstein still spins out a smart, funny and dependably entertaining story Stronger story than books 1-3 This is an excellent addition to this series. It has the same tone and humor and setting as the first 3 books but the story has a bit more punch to it (i.e., it's quite "serious" in nature, and believable, and... well, kinda sad too). It's probably a bit far-fetched in that I don't think so many people in real life would be complicit in such bad goings-on, but it's all believable within the story, and very suspenseful... It's fast and enjoyable - though I think it has more swearing than the other books so that might put some people off, but it all fit with the storyline. The narration is very well done. Too Dark! Series started well. Antagonists are now too nasty. Little humor left. Lots of crude put downs. Fun series set at the Jersey Shore This is a fun series to listen to -- Jeff Woodman does an amazing job with all of the different voices required and really distinguishes them. I have to laugh when I think of some of them. I can't remember how I found these -- probably through a Kindle bargain day where I could get a an amazing deal on the audio, too. I listened first to one of the later books from the series, but then wanted to hear them from the beginning, so I am working my way through them.

The Whites Audiobook by Harry Brandt, Richard Price

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harry Brandt) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:27:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whites Subtitle: A Novel Author: Harry Brandt, Richard Price Narrator: Ari Fliakos Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 964 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The Whites is the electrifying debut of a new master of American crime fiction, Harry Brandt--the pen name of novelist Richard Price. Back in the run-and-gun days of the mid-'90s, when Billy Graves worked in the South Bronx as part of an anticrime unit known as the Wild Geese, he made headlines by accidentally shooting a 10-year-old boy while stopping an angel-dusted berserker in the street. Branded as a cowboy by his higher-ups, for the next 18 years Billy endured one dead-end posting after another. Now in his early 40s, he has somehow survived and become a sergeant on the Manhattan Night Watch, a small team of detectives charged with responding to all nighttime felonies from Wall Street to Harlem. Night Watch usually acts as a setup crew for the day shift, but when Billy is called to a 4:00 a.m. fatal slashing of a man in Penn Station, his investigation of the crime moves beyond the usual handoff. And when he discovers that the victim was once a suspect in the unsolved murder of a 12-year-old boy--a brutal case with connections to the former members of the Wild Geese--the bad old days are back in Billy's life with a vengeance, tearing apart enduring friendships forged in the urban trenches and even threatening the safety of his family. Richard Price, one of America's most gifted novelists, has always written brilliantly about cops, criminals, and New York City. Now, writing as Harry Brandt, he is poised to win a huge following among all those who hunger for first-rate crime fiction. Critic Reviews: "...Fliakos meticulously delivers each voice with full, rich characterizations. It's no surprise that he continues to win awards for his narrations." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Richard Price sets the high water mark in genre Any additional comments? I bought this novel INSTANTLY as soon as I saw it. I began listening within a couple hours. Even then I didnt know just how much I wanted a novel like this. There are so few that hit a sweet spot like this one does. Escapist but also authentic. Unsentimental about humanitys ugliness but revealed with the grace of poetry. Grown ups playing cops and robbers all in a way if feels new. I wont talk much about the story itself since you probably read the synopsis already. First, I love Richard Price. I know his collaborations with Spike Lee and John McNaughton (not to mention his contributions to Homicide: Life on the Street and The Wire) as much as from the couple other novels of his that I read. But it was his movies that drew me to him. Clockers especially. I never read the novel version. If there is a big difference, lets say The Whites: A Novel represents the Spike Lee Clockers version of Richard Price, particularly as this novel would go nicely as a companion piece to Clockers given the latter has elements from 1990s NYC. The Whites feels like a pilot of a TV series in some ways. I didnt understand the Richard Price writing as Harry Brandt thing, which seems bizarre to me, until I started thinking maybe thats Prices way of saying this *is* a pilot for him. The start of a series of novels pulpier than his usual and churned out with the regularity of John D. MacDonald and Lee Child. I would love that. Maybe Harry Brandt is Prices way of telling his fans not to expect Freedomland (thankfully). Dont misunderstand, The Whites is a smart, well written and considered story. But it is pulp.

The Last Witness Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 04:27:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Witness Subtitle: Badge of Honor, Book 11 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 190 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The dramatic new novel in the Philadelphia police saga by the number-one New York Times best-selling author. For Philadelphia homicide detective Matt Payne, investigating a young womans murder in a Society Hill home invasion uncovers an ugly underworld - that of Mexican drug cartels and the Russian mob. Foreign girls are being smuggled in to work in the sex trade, and now some of them are dying or just disappearing. The trail leads right to Philadelphia - and Payne learns thats not all. Teenage American girls lured from local foster homes have vanished. And the lone living witness has gone into hiding. He knows its got to be connected - but how? And it doesnt help that his gut says it somehow involves that high-rolling politician last seen near the Caribbean in a casinos airplane. For Payne, finding that last witness is absolutely critical - before the Russians, the cartels, or anyone else gets to her first. Filled with authentic color and detail, this is a riveting novel of the men and women who put their lives on the line, from the cop on the beat to the commissioner himself. Its a story of fears and dangers, courage and loyalty, genuine heroism and love - storytelling at its absolute best. Members Reviews: A Dis-Honor to the Badge of Honor Series What disappointed you about The Last Witness? A disjointed story with an after thought ending Would you ever listen to anything by W. E. B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth again? Very unlikely if this is the product they are turning out now Which character as performed by Scott Brick was your favorite? Lt. Jason Washington You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? unfortunately no! Any additional comments? I have been a W.E.B Griffin fan since the Corps series and I have read and listened to every title of every series available. I have even purchased CD's of titles not available on audible. As a lifelong Philadelphian I am particularily drawn to the Badge of Honor Series. I have tolerated the painting of Philadelphia as a less than desirable place to live, but such is the nature of any city in these United States. I have overlooked the less than accurate descriptions of landmarks, roads, streets, addresses and intersections as literary license because the WEB Griffin product of story and character development was far more interesting that these small annoyances. I have come to love this series until now. This much anticipated book is a deep disappointment. The book is suddenly set in the 21st century, where did that come from? Badge of honor is now the Matt Payne show? No Peter Wohl, No Matt Lowenstein, No Highway Patrol, nothing and Matt is now just referred to a Marshall. How trite! Several character lines are started and as a Griffin reader I am naturally inclined to try and see where things will lead. As the story progressed, I saw by the playing time remaining that it was not going to conclude satisfactorily. A prime example is Sgts Payne and Birth are heading towards a bar in Fishtown to investigate something and suddenly they are in a shootout on the waterfront after a phone tip from a missing person? No further details and the book just ended with Payne sailing in Florida without tying up anything. I know this review is somewhat disjointed but such is my frustration with this effort. Scott Brick did an admirable job with the poor material he was given.

Make Them Pay Audiobook by Allison Brennan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Allison Brennan) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:12:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Make Them Pay Author: Allison Brennan Narrator: Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Lucy Kincaid and Sean Rogan are finally tying the knot. Two weeks before their wedding, a surprise visitor shows up at their door: Eden, Sean's estranged sister from Europe. She claims she's in town for the wedding and wants to mend fences. Lucy invites Eden to stay with them - after all, family is family - but her boss, SSA Noah Armstrong, knows far more about Eden's sketchy past than he's let on. While Lucy is focused on her investigation tracking down dozens of children sold through illegal adoptions, Noah begins a quiet investigation of Eden and her elusive twin, Liam. He's certain that since they're both thieves, they're here for a job or a heist. But they are up to something far more sinister than even Noah can imagine. Liam has a score to settle with his family, and Sean has something he wants. The twins will do anything to get it - including putting Lucy's life in danger. It'll take everyone - Kincaids and Rogans alike - to stop Liam before someone dies. Unfortunately, Liam's treachery has unforeseen consequences for Sean and Lucy, as a longtime enemy of the Rogan family hell-bent on revenge sees an opportunity to make them all pay...in Allison Brennan's Make Them Pay. Members Reviews: Good story, bad choice of narrator. I really enjoyed the story but found the narration irritating and distracting. I switched to reading the story after the first chapter. As usual.... Good storyline (up to a point) but terrible narrator. Last 40 minutes were unbearable. Very drawn out. Did author really need to describe ALL the wedding guests?! The story is like hearing a horror story and a harlequin romance rolled into one. Once again, overwrought narration, overly dramatic and enunciated. Couldn't finish this book What would have made Make Them Pay better? Probably a different narrator. How did the narrator detract from the book? She has a nice, clear voice, but was totally inappropriate to voice this book. Any additional comments? In all fairness the narrator, who may be perfectly suited to a different book, was so appallingly bad for this boy that I couldn't even finish it. She has a nice voice, sweet, light, and would do well, I'd imagine, but not for a book with mostly male characters who aren't the nicest or most honest people in the world. Narration distracting What did you like best about Make Them Pay? What did you like least? Personally, the story was difficult to rate accurately as the narration was very annoying. How did the narrator detract from the book? Throughout the entire recording, I debated finishing the book due to the narration. I can't believe I listened to the whole thing. The worst book ever. Not one character was given any genuine qualities. Unbelievable background for everyone. Story was so contrived it was laughable. I was actually rooting for the protagonist to be killed because the deserve it for being such boors.

The Other Girl Audiobook by Erica Spindler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erica Spindler) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:37:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Other Girl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Erica Spindler Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From Erica Spindler, the New York Times best-selling author of Justice for Sara and The First Wife, comes The Other Girl, a chilling new thriller about a ritualistic murder of a college professor that sends a small-town cop back into the trauma she thought she'd put behind her. A horrific crime. One witness - a 15-year-old girl from the wrong side of the tracks, one known for lying and her own brushes with the law. Is it any surprise no one believed her? Officer Miranda Rader of the Harmony, Louisiana, PD is known for her honesty, integrity, and steady hand in a crisis - but that wasn't always so. Miranda comes from the town of Jasper, a place about the size of a good spit on a hot day, and her side of the tracks was the wrong one. She's worked hard to earn the respect of her coworkers and the community. When Miranda and her partner are called to investigate the murder of one of the town's most beloved college professors, they're unprepared for the brutality of the scene. This murder is unlike any they've ever investigated, and just when Miranda thinks she's seen the worst of it, she finds a piece of evidence that chills her to the core: a faded newspaper clipping about that terrible night 15 years ago. The night she'd buried, along with her past and the girl she'd been back then. Until now that grave had stayed sealed...except for those times, in the deepest part of the night, when the nightmares came: of a crime no one believed happened and the screams of the girl they believed didn't exist. Then another man turns up dead, this one a retired cop. Not just any cop - the one who took her statement that night. Two murders, two very different men, two killings that on the surface had nothing in common - except Miranda. Critic Reviews: "Explosive." ( Publishers Weekly) "A fantastic thriller from one of the best in the genre!" ( RT Reviews) Members Reviews: EXCELLENT suspense, easy 5 Stars!! I'm not sure why but within hours of this book being released someone gave it a one star and left no review. For that alone I would have given this book five stars. HOWEVER, this book DESERVES the Five Stars I have given it. This is such a good book. It has it all, from heart racing to heart breaking. The abducted teen who gets away and promises to bring help but being a known liar, no one believes her. The girl who is bound with rope waiting for help that never comes. This book is their story and the story of their abductor and the ones who helped him get away with it. I found this book hard to stop listening to and finished it the same day it was released. Very well written and very believable. This book has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!! If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. This suspense mystery is a winner! This marvelous novel again demonstrates why following the reviews of Audible Listener Shelley is a good idea. Without her 5 star review I would never have listened to The Other Girl. Her review and the publisher summary provide enough about the novel's contents. The novel is at once a heartbreaking and a heartwarming suspense mystery with a major twist near the end. It is about the powerful and well connected taking advantage of the young and powerless. It is also about seeing the powerful fall due to the tenacity of those they have wronged.

Name Withheld Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:21:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Name Withheld Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 13 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 169 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: This case draws J. P. Beaumont into the cutting edge of biotechnology, where business as usual means ruthless betrayal of personal and trade secrets. Check out more of mysteries. © J. A. Jance; (P)1996 Books in Motion Members Reviews: Excellent JP Beaumont Some surprising twists. Very well read as usual. Would be greatly enjoyed by any long term J A Jance fan.

The Detective Audiobook by Elicia Hyder

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elicia Hyder) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 23:14:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Detective Subtitle: A Nathan McNamara Story Author: Elicia Hyder Narrator: Carson Beck Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-16 Publisher: Elicia Hyder Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Robbery, arson, murder, and the one night stand that just won't end. With 11 missing women to find and six high-profile burglary cases to solve, the last thing Detective Nathan McNamara needs in his life is one more complication. And that's exactly what his recent one-night stand is becoming - complicated. With his heinous lieutenant breathing down his neck for answers and his accidental girlfriend dropping hints for a commitment, Nathan is realizing that his career and his bachelor status are both on the line. When the burglary cases suddenly escalate to homicide, Nathan must put everything else aside to stop the killer. But this is easier said than done when the blonde from the bar repeatedly shows up at his doorstep and enlists his own mother against him. Now he's more convinced than ever that his job hangs in the balance and that the Surgeon General's warning on the whiskey bottle should include something about women. Members Reviews: Getting on the Nathan McNamara train.... Well this ended waaay before I wanted it to! Time to follow Nathan into the Soul Summoner. I enjoyed every minute of this book and the Narrator was so good I actually started picturing the characters. Just when you think this story is over....hang on a second...a really big twist just walked into Nathan's life and it could change everything! Filler book - Nathans backstory Im interested in Warrens backstory, forget Nathans! This was basically a filler book that showed us Nathans perspective on what we already know and basically how he met Shannon. Not saying its not worth the read but it could have had more to it than it did to make it more interesting. I could've skipped this book I'm a bit disappointed with this book. It was short and didn't I didn't really learn anything new about Nathan. You can save your money by not buying it A man on a mission What made the experience of listening to The Detective the most enjoyable? Nathan is so funny. Which character as performed by Carson Beck was your favorite? Shannon (thought she was manipulative) but Carson Beck did such a great job of making her seem naive but very crafty. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When he thought he had a lead to his sister. Any additional comments? I have read and listened to this entire series. Can't wait for the finale. This Prequel will have you rushing out for more. Where does The Detective rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Because it's a novella, it's a quick listen, so it's easy to listen to more than once. Who was your favorite character and why? Even though Nathan's mom had a small role, the scene with her voice mails was my favorite. It made me laugh out loud because I'm sure I sound like that on my son's phone. What does Carson Beck bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Not really a fair question since I didn't read the book, but I loved the vulnerability he brought to the character of Nathan. He's not sure of his feelings, but morally he understands what's right. Nathan wasn't cocky, but more the kind of man I'd like to know. Any additional comments? A great way to understand the motivations of Nathan in The Soul Summoner. Please hurry and put the rest of this series on Audible.

The Way Through the Woods Audiobook by Colin Dexter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Dexter) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:00:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Way Through the Woods Author: Colin Dexter Narrator: Kevin Whately Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-07 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: On holiday in Lyme Regis, Chief Inspector Morse is startled to read a tantalizing article in The Times about the missing woman - an article which lures him back to Wytham Woods near Oxford...and straight into the most extraordinary murder investigation of his career. Critic Reviews: "Honest detection, illicit sex, puns and anagrams galore, Morse's trademark drinking and dour byplay with colleagues and suspects, plus a plot as agile as Dexter's best - in short, everything you could possibly want in an English detective story. Bolt the door and enjoy." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Disappointing After reading a prior Morse story that was superb-this was too convoluted and didn't hold my interest as much. Though overall it was worthwhile-mainly due to the brilliant Kevin Whatley narrating. There were too many threads for a 3 hour audiobook. I hope the others in the series-another 11 or so-will not be the same. Audible-if you are listening(good pun eh?) I think you should make these stories unabridged like the Maisie Dobbs mysteries which are also exceptional. Kevin Whately could read the dictionary and I would still listen It's a wonderful story, but "abridged" means there's quite a bit left out. After reading the book, and seeing all the things that were omitted , I can kind of understand why those decisions were made . However those omissions really detract from the enjoyment of the story . The narration is lovely of course . But if you really want to understand what happens in this book you have to read it in its original form . That's why only give it four stars . Enjoyed the excellent narration I enjoyed the narration by Kevin Whately. It was as entertaining as watching an episode of Morse or Inspector Lewis. Well done! Editing is hopeless The story is excellent. Abridged well so it still makes perfect sense. The performance by a cast member from the TV series is an excellent touch. I would recommend it based on these things. However one thing let's it all down... as with all these Morse recordings (I bought them all) the editing is hopeless, regularly cutting off scenes in mid sentence. Unbelievably in this one the last sentence of the recording cuts off just before it is finished. Did no one listen to this before they put it out for sale? Or did they listen, but just didn't care?

Merciless Audiobook by Richard Montanari

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Montanari) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:37:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Merciless Subtitle: A Novel of Suspense Author: Richard Montanari Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 468 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Homicide cops Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano take the lead on the case, uncovering a plethora of eerie clues, each more warped and spine-chilling than the last. Yet the identity of Karen's pitiless killer remains a mystery. Then the next victim is found upriver at an abandoned waterworks, posed with an unlikely object in her clasped hands. Struggling to link the victims and make sense of the madman's agenda, Byrne and Balzano follow his twisted trail, which stretches into a past of dark crimes forgotten by all but a few. Sifting through suspects and clues, they unearth a shocking secret history: a legacy of malevolence and cold-blooded retribution dating back 20 years. This razor sharp and jolting thriller from acclaimed author Richard Montanari coils back in time to deliver a fiendish mystery, a shattering revelation, and one hell of a wild ride. Lock your doors and turn up the lights. Montanari's terrifying bedtime story will keep you up all night. Members Reviews: Great Book I absolutely love the narrator Scott Brick because he brings the story to life. I love the characters in this book-you actually meet them in previous books. In Merciless, there is suspense, drama, action, comedy, dry humor and a feeling of knowing the characters. I am definately looking forward to his future books and hope that Scott Brick will be the narrator of them too. worth a listen This novel lives up to its title as a suspense novel. The bad guy is a bad guy, there are a number of intertwined plots that are mostly brought together well at the end and nearly all of the loose ends are tied up. Character development is only fair. That is the characters are strong with complex personalities but don't for the most part develop much further through the novel than at the beginning. Overall a most enjoyable suspense novel to listen to. Interesting twists This was a suspenseful listen and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were several plots/subplots going on and I kept guessing who the serial killer of the central plot was going to turn out to be. I was wrong a bunch! I like Scott Brick as a narrator and he delivered a solid performance. You can always differentiate between his characters by his accent. It was nice to have Pennsylvanian city/countryside/river described--it was very believable and certainly reminded me of visits to the area. I would like to read more about the detectives in the story. I think you will be happy with this novel. Great Suspense! This was a twisty turning and all together a great book to listen to. Suspensful plot and great narrator. I actually sat in my car in my driveway so I could hear the ending. Simply the worst book I've listened to I forced myself to listen to this. The prose is overwritten to the point of being just plain hoaky. "She was the light of my life!" and "She was a woman now and that's why she was no longer a child." (or something equally ridiculous). Or how about a veteran police officer who weeps because a girl has been murdered? Sorry. I know veteran cops. They don't weep. Maybe they shake their heads or click their tongues, but weeping? I don't think so. Perhaps that one was ready for retirement. The whole book is like that. I choked back a few laughs at everyone's self righteous indignation. The narrator didn't help, either.

Guardians of the Night Audiobook by Alan Russell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Russell) — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:31:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guardians of the Night Subtitle: A Gideon and Sirius Novel, Book 2 Author: Alan Russell Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-01-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 372 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: As the sole members of LAPD's Special Cases Unit, Detective Michael Gideon and his German shepherd partner Sirius work investigations considered bizarre even by Los Angeles's standards. Yet their latest case is more than strange - it might be out of this world. Ronald "Wrong" Pauley is a homeless man long fallen from grace. When Pauley's late-night drinking is interrupted by a detonation of light, he sees what he describes as a "being of light" in the alley below. Pauley tries to help, but ends up as a witness to what he believes is the murder of the fallen angel. Gideon and Sirius are already in the midst of trying to determine the identity of the so-called "Reluctant Hero" who seemed to magically appear just moments after shots began ringing out at an elementary school. Braving gunfire, the hero tackled the shooter, and then disappeared. Both cases defy easy answers, but when Pauley turns up dead, the detectives are left with two murders to solve and lots of questions. Gideon and Sirius - along with help from a newfound friend - investigate that thin line between the real and surreal to make sense of these possible crimes. In this exciting and captivating sequel to Burning Man, a smart-mouthed skeptic and his loyal partner must unravel a dark otherworldly mystery to deliver real-world justice. Members Reviews: I wish there were 10 stars! I am loving this series. The characters are ones you wish you could meet. The sympathy and concern I feel for them (other than the serial killer!) draw me into their world. Being a life-long animal fanatic, I am amazed that I had never heard of the poem, "Guardians of the Night." After wiping my eyes, it inspired me to contribute to an organization that provides protective vests to police dogs. Just like their human partners, they should always have a Kevlar vest on when on the street. The fact that some police agencies don't provide their K-9s with one is horrifying. Annoying Main character--too many bad jokes Although the story was pretty good, after awhile I just got tired of the continuous bad jokes and puns made by the main character and his friends. The conversations got really tedious to listen to. I stopped listening about halfway in--a real waste of a credit! Maybe the author will figure out that, really, no one likes a smart ass trying to show everyone how clever he (and his friends) are. Excellent police thriller By all means listen to Burning Man, Book 1 in the Gideon and Sirius series, before Guardians of the Night. Both books, Kindle version plus Audible version, are available to borrow at no cost to Kindle Unlimited members. The protagonists in this series are LA cop Michael Gideon and his police dog Sirius. Gideon and to a much lesser degree Sirius are still suffering from the physical and emotional effects of being badly burned in a fire while capturing a killer. This book is in my opinion not quite as good as Burning Man, but it is still an excellent police procedural. The narration is consistent with what I have tome to expect from Jeff Cummings. His voice is very clear but his accents are hideous. Good story, not that great performance Loved the book, but pretty average narration. One very emotional moment in the book wasn't performed with any feeling at all. Solid detective though.

Sadie When She Died Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 03:04:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sadie When She Died Subtitle: 87th Precinct, Book 26 Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Christmas is coming. But erudite attorney Gerry Fletcher got his present early: His wifes body with a knife buried in it. Though he shamelessly cops to being happy shes dead, his alibi is airtight and all signs point to a burglary gone bad. But even when detectives Steve Carella and Bert Kling follow the clues to a junky punk and get a full confession, Carella cant quit thinking theres something about the case thats as phony as a sidewalk Santas beard. Maybe its because the victims husband wants to pal around with the suspicious cop on a cryptic pub-crawl through the urban jungle. Or maybe its the dead womans double identity and little black book full of secret lovers. Whether she was Sarah the shrewish wife or Sadie the sex-crazy swinger, theres more to her murder than just a bad case of "wrong place, wrong time". And Carella wont rest till his cuffs are on the killer. Members Reviews: A good choice Discovered This story in Alfred Hitchcocks book The Best Of Mystery .The audio book is much better and the narrator did a great job of portraying each character. narration not a fit I couldn't get into this because the narration didn't seem to fit the writing and I couldn't follow the sentences and diolouge shifts because the pauses and inflections and emphasis seemed to have no pattern. Amazing How well these continue to work. I had not listened to or read any McBain until when I started with this series early April. They follow a formula- but it seems to work

Murder in Thrall Audiobook by Anne Cleeland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Cleeland) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:47:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in Thrall Author: Anne Cleeland Narrator: Marcella Riordan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-30-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 520 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From Anne Cleeland comes a captivating new mystery series following the perilous exploits of two Scotland Yard detectives as they track down London's most elusive killers. First-year detective Kathleen Doyle is a plucky Irish redhead of humble origins and modest means. Chief Inspector Michael Acton is her antithesis: a British lord turned cop. He's tall, handsome, and enigmatic - to a fault. He also has a knack for solving London's most high-profile crimes. Acton selects Doyle out of the newbie squad to partner with him on a series of investigations because she always knows when someone is lying - a trait that comes in handy when interviewing suspects and witnesses. Acton and Doyle are sent to investigate the murder of a trainer at a racetrack, and soon new killings related to the first start unfolding, dragging the two investigators into ever more perilous situations. But the real danger is the unlikely attachment that develops between the ultra-reserved, aristocratic chief inspector and his spirited, working-class sidekick... a relationship that will raise plenty of eyebrows - and hackles - among their colleagues at the Yard. Members Reviews: Could Have Been Good But... Doyle is bright young detective. Acton is a brooding enigmatic Chief Inspector. Throw in a mystery with a lot of twists and it has everything I normally like in a book. And yet - overshadowing all of it, is this very disturbing, even creepy behavior of Acton. Not only that, but Doyle's total acceptance of it, when she finds out, without even a small freak out on him. In fact, when the author was narrating some of Acton's thoughts and actions, I actually for a minute thought I was listening to the killer's thoughts. So much of that part was just way too over the top for my taste. It gets where you just can't categorize it as romantic behavior, even if you were used to old-fashioned alpha male sexist type heroes of decades past. Then back to the actual mystery, the way the killer is finally dealt with in the end and the story tie up kind of left me a bit unsettled. So if this is the first in a series, I am curious to know whether the author will tone down that disturbing behavior and reaction of the main characters and focus more on the mystery itself. So I might give the next one a try and give the characters a chance to redeem themselves. All that aside, I did like Marcella Riordan, Especially her narration of Doyle, with her pleasant Irish accent. So here's to hoping that by the next book. Acton gets the psychiatric help he so clearly needs, and Doyle grows a pair. Great new entry into British mysteries I found it difficult to truly classify this book and found that to be a positive aspect of this unique new voice to British mysteries. This is part police procedural, part romance (with a slightly creepy bent) and part quasi-paranormal. Newly promoted DC Kathleen Doyle, with her lilting Irish accent and the fey ability to "read" the truth in people becomes the protégé of DCI Michael Sinclair, an English lord called Holmes behind his back for his uncanny ability to solve the most complex of mysteries. The mystery is moderately complex, but the true joy in this book is the unique voice of the protagonist.

Missing Ones Super Box Set Audiobook by J. S. Donovan, Roger Hayden, James Hunt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. S. Donovan) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:48:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Missing Ones Super Box Set Subtitle: A Collection of Riveting Kidnapping Mysteries Author: J. S. Donovan, Roger Hayden, James Hunt Narrator: Tia Rider Sorenson, Gwendolyn Druyor, Ramona Master Format: Unabridged Length: 54 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: DBS Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Mystery masterminds J. S. Donovan, author of Kidnapped: A Small Town Mystery, Roger Hayden, author of The Abducted, and James Hunt, author of Deadly Webs and Stolen, whose stories have collectively accumulated 400+ five-star reviews, come together in this super box set for the first time! That's four book series totaling 12 novels! Kidnapped: A Small Town Mystery Renowned Miami detective Anna Dedrick returns to her rural birthplace with hopes of leaving behind the vices of the big city. That dream shatters when the town's pride - an African-American child prodigy - goes missing. As the only woman equipped for the job, Anna takes the case but soon discovers the town suspecting her estranged brother...and herself. Deadly Webs When a child goes missing the amount of resources that authorities use is substantial. Abduction cases are taken very seriously by all of the parties involved. None more so than by Chase Grant, a detective in Seattle's 18th precinct. The clock starts the moment he gets the call from a parent, and the first 12 hours are crucial. Every move counts, and every choice matters. If he missteps, then a child might not come home. But today was different. He got a call about a missing child. And then another, and another, and another.... Stolen: A Small Town Abduction Trust holds a small town together. When times are tough you know you can lean on your neighbor for help. But when a political movement splits the town of Barta, North Dakota, in half, and a young girl goes missing, the trust is broken. Who took Kaley Hayes? The Abducted To solve a high-profile abduction, one former police officer must confront a dark past. A child's abduction leads to a frightening pattern within a South Florida town where nothing is as it seems. Amidst the vast wetlands, suburban sprawl, and tropical heat, the Lee County police department knows what to expect on any given day. But when a serial child predator stakes his claim in the area, there is no knowing when and where he will strike. The parents of the latest victim are baffled to receive no ransom demands, given their wealth and influence. And the town is in an uproar as the girl marks the fifth child to vanish. Members Reviews: Terrible Would you try another book from the authors and/or the narrators? Every story in this anthology is basically the same. The female protagonists are poorly written and inconsistent. They do the same dumb things over and over yet in other scenes will appear smart with common sense. Would you ever listen to anything by the authors again? No What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment and frustration Exciting all the way through! it was exciting all the way through! not a minute without something happening. so good I wished a was one of the characters. Miriam made a lot of moves I would have slapped her for but she was a brave cop. Couldn't put it down. A terrific read. Mixed bag The stories are .... all right. I bought this as it was a collection and so good value and I am writing this review whilst reading the final story in the collection. I am forcing myself to finish it as the narrator is so awful. She reads in an over dramatic fashion STRESSING all SORTS of inappropriate WORDS and it is driving me crazy.

The Final Silence Audiobook by Stuart Neville

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart Neville) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:06:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Final Silence Author: Stuart Neville Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 702 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Stuart Neville, the current master of neo-noir detective fiction (Boston Globe), is back with a chilling new thriller. Belfast, Northern Ireland: Rea Carlisle has inherited a house from an uncle she never knew. It doesn't take her long to clear out the dead man's remaining possessions, but one room remains stubbornly locked. When Rea finally forces it open, she discovers inside a chair, a table - and a leather-bound book, its pages filled with locks of hair, fingernails: a catalogue of victims. Horrified, Rea wants to go straight to the police but her family intervenes, fearing that scandal will mar her politician father's public image. Rea turns to the only person she can think of: disgraced police inspector Jack Lennon. He is facing suspension from the force and his new supervisor, DCI Serena Flanagan, is the toughest cop he's ever met. But a gruesome murder brings the dead man's terrifying journal to the top of the Belfast police's priority list. Critic Reviews: "With his understated Northern Irish accent, narrator Gerard Doyle is an excellent match for Neville's series featuring Inspector Jack Lennon, of Belfast.... Doyle's narration is masterly, and the writing is made for him." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: My last Neville I thought I would enjoy listening to anything narrated by Gerard Doyle, but this book has convinced me that I was wrong. This is the second Neville book I've "read" and it will be the last as I find his plot lines predictable and the language unremarkable. I adore Irish noir (I realize now how spoiled I am by Adrian McKinty's work) but am off to find other authors whose writing adheres to Elmore Leonard's most important rule, "If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it." Outstanding all around - story, author, narrator Stuart Neville is one of the few authors I buy "review unseen" - especially if narrated by the Gerard Doyle. The story pulled me in from the first word to the last. Get this book - you will love it. Worth the wait to come to the US market I waited months for this to come to the Us Audible site. worth the wait. Misery Loves Company This story begins with a brilliant premise that grabs the reader in the first few pages. It's brought down only by the miserable life of the central character, Jack Lennon and the dreary narration of Gerard Doyle. I don't need sunshine, super heroes or irrepressible detectives to enjoy a good mystery. I do insist on more than one engaging character and preferably one I like. The Final Silence features two gripping characters in Jack Lennon and the head of homicide, DCI McDowell. However, Lennon's once promising career is on the brink of ending due to betrayal, his addiction to drugs and self pity. He muddles and mopes in sorrow throughout the entire novel. In fairness to Doyle, he's an Irishman telling a sad irish tale. I suspect he captured the tone the author intended, in which case the problem is with me. Nevertheless, I found the reading morose and dreary. A Compelling Story Not enough really compelling stories out there - you know the ones, the ones you can't put down but don't want to end either. This is a good one. Keeps you guessing which way things will fall and with enough complex side stores to keep it all exciting.

The Investigators Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:08:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Investigators Subtitle: Badge of Honor, Book 7 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Michael Russotto Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A brutal crime.... A group of urban terrorists.... An investigation of dirty cops.... The leads in these supposedly unconnected cases have become tangled in some very ugly - and dangerous - knots. Now Special Operations detective Matt Payne and his colleagues find themselves fearing not only for their jobs, but also for their very lives. Members Reviews: The investigators I have listened to all of the WEB Griffin books, and have enjoyed every one, but the narration in this one is so bad I could not finish it. He sounds like a 10 year old reading in class. His reading is dry, and his version of the various voices is awful. They need to do a better job of editing their reades. Poor narration I usually enjoy WEB Griffin's books, however after trying to listen to this book several times - I gave up because of the poor narration Narrator ruins Griffin... Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Could not listen to the whole book because of the narrator, I love W,E,B, Griffin but not with that voice. Who was your favorite character and why? Not sure, poor narration did not allow me to "get into" the book Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Russottos performances? Absolutely not, could not even finish this one. I was picturing someone behind this massive microphone , covering one ear and saying "and to all the ships at sea" as from 75 years ago Did The Investigators inspire you to do anything? Yes, find another book. Any additional comments? This book has been in my library foir quite a while as I collected the entire series for a trip, can I still return it? ceylon mckinnis hemet, ca love and recommend this book. wondering when matt is ever going to get married and have children. it should would be nice. is amy ever going to marry wohl. i hope she do and have children also. The Badge of Honor Series is Fantastic- This is one of my favorite series by W.E.B. Griffin, and this installment did not disappoint. Having read a few of the reviews, I'm not sure why all the unhappiness with the narration. Michael Russotto narrated 6 of the first 7 books in this series, and, to my ears, his voice is the respective voice of the characters. Griffin is one of my favorite authors. His characters are rich beyond words. If you get this deep into the series and you don't haven't grown to love Matthew Mark Paine, Peter Wohl and the gang, I'm not sure if you are capable of seeing lightning and hearing thunder. (A little Griffin figure of speech there :)) One of my favorite aspects of Griffin's writing is his dialogue. The bad new about that is that he has spoiled me for other writers. For example, when you go from one of W.E.B. Griffin's books to a Baldacci novel (in which nobody on Earth speaks like his characters...and I still like Baldacci novels, just saying...) you are left missing the witty dialogue of Griffin. Great author. Great series. Great novel.

The Girl on the Bridge Audiobook by James Hayman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Hayman) — Tue, 09 May 2017 10:44:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl on the Bridge Subtitle: A McCabe and Savage Thriller Author: James Hayman Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best-selling author of the acclaimed McCabe and Savage series comes an electrifying new thriller of taut and twisted suspense. On a freezing December night, Hannah Reindel leaps to her death from an old railway bridge into the rushing waters of the river below. Yet the real cause of death was trauma suffered 12 years earlier, when Hannah was plucked from a crowd of freshman girls at a college fraternity party, drugged, and then viciously assaulted by six members of the college football team. Those responsible have never faced or feared justice. Until now. A month after Hannah's death, Joshua Thorne - former Holden College quarterback and now a Wall Street millionaire - is found murdered, his body bound to a bed and brutally mutilated. When a second attacker dies in mysterious circumstances, detectives Mike McCabe and Maggie Savage know they must find the killer before more of Hannah's attackers are executed. But they soon realize these murders may not be simple acts of revenge but something far more sinister. The Girl on the Bridge is a compelling and harrowing tale of suspense that will not easily be forgotten. Members Reviews: Not For The Melancholy Sad story. Good plotting. Well read. Not much mystery but that's alright, there's some decent adventure and high craft writing. Excellent addition to the McCabe & Savage series 5 Stars! Oh my goodness! This is such a good book. It held me captivated the entire length. A young woman (Hannah Reindel) goes to a fraternity party with a friend (not her boyfriend - she makes this very clear to him). She is drugged by the most popular man in the fraternity who then rapes her and invites five of his friends to also partake. Twelve years later she's married to her friend when she jumps from a train bridge and commits suicide, she has never been able to put that night behind her. Weeks later when someone begins killing the rapists all clues point to the husband (Evan Fisher). Don't think you have it figured out because although it does get a little predictable towards the end, it's a really good book. Very suspenseful and very entertaining. I also like the way this author keeps the relationship between Savage and McCabe in the background. You know they live together but it really has no impact on the story. Stephen Mendel does an excellent job narrating the entire series. This book and the other four in this series are all HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Enjoying the series Wish this book had a little more detail about McCabe and Savages developing relationship. The murder was interesting. Overall, a decent book and reader. Good story, poor narrator. The story flows well and is easy to read, but this narrator is stiff and amateurish. I recommend reading rather than listening to this title. corny Corny, plus the narrator is not a very good actor. I won't buy any more books narrated by him.

Death of an Expert Witness Audiobook by P. D. James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. D. James) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:18:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of an Expert Witness Author: P. D. James Narrator: Penelope Dellaporta Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-03-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: An evil-tempered forensic scientist is put to death, putting many of his colleagues out of misery. Dr. Lorrimer appeared to be the picture of a bloodless, coldly efficient scientist. Only when his brutally slain body is discovered and his secret past dissected does the image begin to change. Once again, Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh learns that there is more to human beings than meets the eye and more to solving a murder than the obvious clues. ©2001 P.D. James; (P)2008 Random House Members Reviews: Hard to Hear I felt there was too much reverb in the recording levels making it difficult to understand without paying a lot of careful attention. Another example of beautiful writing. PD James has been a favorite of mine for many years. I consider her to be an author whose works will stand the test of time, for the same reason Josephine Tey and Agatha Christie are beloved even today. They are gifted writers. Penelope Dellaporta is a wonderful narrator and I love listening to her PD James readings. I normally listen at 1.0 because I don't want to miss any of the luscious details found in every book. With this specific book, however, I recommend bumping the audio speed up to 1.5. 1.0 is too slow and not, I think, true to the original recording. This murder mystery is classic James. Moody environment and characters, and enough viable suspects to keep the reader wondering until the reveal. I like to use immersion reading when listening to PD James. It allows me to go back and find details I feel I might have missed, or just reread and listen to the wonderfully atmospheric descriptions of the countryside or architecture in a particular location. Ms Dellaporta sounds like I think P.D. James would, based on nothing more than than her photo on the back of her books and a snippet of an interview I heard many years ago. I feel like I'm listening to her read her own books. Great bargain if bought with a credit. Clever mystery with a cultured voice Nice Daglish mystery. Typicality over-convoluted. Ms. Dellaporta is ideally suited to narrate the book. The recording quality was just OK. It sound like it was in a smallish echo chamber Even Masters of Crime Fiction can be ponderous Of all the P D James books which I have listened to this seems the most contrived. She doesn't spend much time developing her iconic detective, Adam Dagleish. He seems to move through the story in a detached way, In her other books the reader (listener) gets to practically camp out in his brain as he discovers clues, experiences architecture and landscapes and interacts and makes judgments about suspects and supporting characters, but not here. This was still early in the series (1972) so I would guess that may be part of it. Don M of Queen Creek, AZ The wrong narrator for this story Would you try another book from P. D. James and/or Penelope Dellaporta? Penelope Dellaporta is not the narrator for the Inspector Dalgliesh series. I could not finish listening to this book because of her voice.

Hour of the Hunter Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:44:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hour of the Hunter Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A brutal, psychopathic murderer is released from prison - and stalks his prey with intent to kill. © J. A. Jance; (P)1993 Books in Motion Critic Reviews: "Drawing on Native American life and lore as it describes the hunt for the killer of a Papago Indian girl, Jance's contemporary novel delivers suspense through rich layers of flashbacks and gritty characterization." (Publisher's Weekly) "Rarely do a book and its audio counterpart merge as spectacularly as they do in Hour of the Hunter....Engene speaks the native names and tongues beautifully. The tension between the hunter and the hunted remains terrifying until the last second." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Hour of the Hunter Exciting and also informative. I had a hard time stopping when I needed to do something. Very exciting ending. Scratchy background noises I kept thinking that it was just my device but it isn't. I even tried restarting my device. No joy. I have never had a Mr. Engene narration have this scratchy background but it is very disconcerting. Too sexually graphic for our taste. The narrator was very good. The story was slow and too sexually graphic for our taste. I guess I prefer Jance's other series. The worst J.A. Jance book that I have read Filled extreme violence and horrific garbage rape scenes- Jance has gone absolutely filthy with this one - not good - extremely nauseating! Historically accurate! I truly enjoyed the Papago stories intertwined with the main story. Excellent character development and rich with local details.

Improbable Cause Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:05:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Improbable Cause Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 5 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 219 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: J. P. Beaumont has a dead dentist on his hands. His suspects include a sexually abused dental assistant, a brutalized wife, and her ex-con lover. Check out more of mysteries. © J. A. Jance; (P)1983 Books in Motion Critic Reviews: "San Francisco has Dashiell Hammett, Boston has Robert B. Parker, Fort Lauderdale boasts John D. MacDonald...Seattle has J.A. Jance!" (Seattle Times) Members Reviews: Just What I Wanted I have been a fan of J.A. Jance and the J. P. Beaumont series since I happened onto the author about 6 months ago. The plot is comfortably predictable [there is no doubt that Beau will solve the crime] but the mystery is interesting and does keep one guessing until all possible suspects have been cleared. The narrator, Gene Engene, is just about perfect as Beau and presents the other characters--including children and women--in a subtle yet distinctive manner. I recommend this book to anyone who likes good stories, good characters, and knowing the good guy will win. Some of the Voices Made Me Cringe! I thoroughly enjoyed this story. J.A. Jance almost always hits a home run as far as I am concerned. My favorite series is Joanna Brady, but J.P. Beaumont is a close second. I have heard many books narrated by Gene Engene but this was the first one where I just didn't like the narration. He was great when he was doing the voice of Beau......but I seriously disliked almost all of the other voices, starting with his partner, Al. His portrayal of Al sounded like he couldn't possibly have enough brains to qualify as a detective........more like a punch-drunk fighter!! He did the words of the sergeant so fast that I sometimes had to replay them in order to understand what was being said. A great book and I know this narrator can do better because I've heard him do it. wrong reader. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? just barely. I fell in deep like with J. P. in the middle of this series. because of Audible I was able to hear about him from the beginning. the reader, at least, through the first 5 books is so disappointing in comparison to the reader that helped me wanted to know more about J. P. What did you like best about this story? J. P. is a grump with a very big heart. he doesn't want to leave anyone behind. he's there for the underdog. How did the narrator detract from the book? the reader was boring. he makes J. P. sound so harsh in comparison to the reader I remember. I've spent too much time hoping that the next book in the series would have a new reader. Do you think Improbable Cause needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I know future books (# 6 ?) with J. P. are coming my way with a different reader & I can't wait to hear him.. review love Jance"S books. I like to have some tongue and cheek humor along with suspense. there are some genuinely profound moments in Jance's stories. when are we going to see Beaumont, Brady and Ali Reynolds in a book all at one time.

The Lost Witness Audiobook by Robert Ellis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Ellis) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:56:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Witness Subtitle: A Lena Gamble Novel Author: Robert Ellis Narrator: Deanna Hurst Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 144 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When the chief finally tosses her a case, she's thrilled until she gets a look at the scene and realizes he's probably setting her up to be exiled once and for all: the victim is unidentified, and there are no witnesses, and no leads. Just the body, chopped into pieces and dropped in a Dumpster - gruesome enough to ensure that, once again, the media will be following Lena's every move. Members Reviews: Refreshing twist but a low energy story Okay, I can recommend this as an entirely forgettable, but useful listen if you need something to distract your mind while tread-milling. Ellis is a commercial writer. He knows all about pace, narrative, story arcing... Yep, he's got all that stuff in his tool kit. But I really didn't much care about Lena Gamble's odd struggles with her superiors. Instead, I grumbled about another lazy writer who found contention in the old chestnut of inter office friction. But.. but... plot twisties overcame that objection and hid some of the endings predictability. Well, sorta.... Need a safe police procedural to fill a commute? The Lost Witness will do that, especially since Deanna Hurst SIZZLES as a narrator. She can do believable men's voices! I'll look for her name from now on. Not very believable This book's plot is not only boring but not believable. Not really worth the time or money; as a fan of Michael Connelly genre, this is NOT comparable. Capturing One of the most intriguing, captivating books I have had the pleasure of listening to. Mr. Ellis has become a favorite author. Lost witness I have to say then ending was really good. The story lost my interest a few times. It's strange how Lena would be smart about some things and then sorta dumb on others for a cop. One thing I thought would be nice was inserting Mathew jones since she came from that story. Everything was the same where Matt was I think it was a different chief tho. Could be wrong. The reader sounds real robotic and that kinda bothered me but, I did enjoy the story on to the next Another awesome thriller.. This was yet another gripping read from Ellis, replete with multiple twists and turns. Within a couple of chapters I was hooked. I could not recommend this book more strongly.. cannot wait to get started on the next one!

Collusion Audiobook by Stuart Neville

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stuart Neville) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:32:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Collusion Author: Stuart Neville Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 522 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From the LA Times Book Award-winning author of The Ghosts of Belfast, Stuart Neville, comes the exciting sequel: Collusion Collusion returns listeners to Belfast, where a new mystery haunts its underbelly. Jack Lennon is a Detective Inspector trying to track down his former lover, Marie McKenna, and their daughter, but his superiors tell him to back off. Bull O'Kane is a bitter old man who will stop at nothing for vengeance. The Traveller is an assassin without pity or remorse, who stalks Belfast, tying up loose ends. Forced into the center of it all is former IRA paramilitary Gerry Fegan, who must confront his past - and The Traveller - for the fight of his life. The early reviews for Collusion are just as strong as those for The Ghosts of Belfast. And Gerard Doyle's narration complements Neville's taut, sinister, smart, and suspenseful story perfectly. Collusion is a feast for thriller fans. Critic Reviews: "Irish author Neville follows his stunning debut with an even more powerful tale of revenge, violence, and redemption. Neville rides the perfect Celtic storm in an action-packed, cerebral thriller." (Publishers Weekly) "James Ellroy and Val McDermid were among admirers of Stuart Neville's corpse-filled debut [The Ghosts of Belfast], and his follow-up Collusion is another mesmerising Belfast blood bath. The Traveller and O'Kane are memorably grotesque creations, and Neville's violent showdowns rival those in Jacobean revenge plays." (Sunday Times) "Collusion is a gripping thriller that transcends its genre through an unflinching examination of how 40 years of internecine strife has left unhealed scars that resonate in all levels of life in the North today." (Irish Independent) "As it lurches toward its bloody conclusion, the chapters of Collusion shrink, the world contracts, and, ultimately, all that remains is survival. The question Mr. Neville raises with singularly artful drama is whether survival is enough to keep one going." (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) "Doyles performance of Lennons grit and vulnerabilities gives credibility to both, and his portrayals of the brutal villains are downright terrifying." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Gripping Irish noir In his second outing, Neville proves that his terrific debut novel, The Ghosts of Belfast, was no fluke. This is a well written, carefully constructed thriller full of dark and dangerous characters. The storytelling and pacing are near perfect. This is a book that stays with you after you've finished listening to it. Gerard Doyle's brilliant narration adds immeasurable texture and richness to the reading experience. With his work on the two Neville books, together with his equally outstanding narration of Adrian McKinty's Michael Forsythe trilogy, Doyle has firmly established himself as the narrator of choice for Irish noir. Tough Conclusion to Ghosts of Belfast Hard but not as brutal as the first part of this epic Irish crime adventure. Read Ghosts of Belfast first. Wait a bit, then finish the story with "Collusion". Again Gerard Doyle makes this experience greater than reading the novel. You will have flashbacks They're worth it.

Just One Evil Act Audiobook by Elizabeth George

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elizabeth George) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 21:40:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just One Evil Act Subtitle: A Lynley Novel, Book 18 Author: Elizabeth George Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 578 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George offers the latest in her Inspector Lynley series: a gripping child-in-danger story featuring fan favorite Barbara Havers. Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers is at a loss: The daughter of her friend Taymullah Azhar has been taken by her mother, and Barbara can't really help - Azhar had never married Angelina, and his name isn't on Hadiyyah's, their daughter's, birth certificate. He has no legal claim. Azhar and Barbara hire a private detective, but the trail goes cold. Azhar is just beginning to accept his soul-crushing loss when Angelina reappears with shocking news: Hadiyyah is missing, kidnapped from an Italian marketplace. The Italian police are investigating, and the Yard won't get involved, until Barbara takes matters into her own hands. As she attempts to navigate the complicated waters of doing anything for the case against her superior's orders, her partner, Inspector Thomas Lynley, is dispatched to Italy as the liaison between the Italian police and Hadiyyah's distraught parents. In time, both Barbara and Lynley discover that the case is far more complex than just a kidnapping, revealing secrets about Angelina; her new lover, Lorenzo; and even Azhar - secrets Barbara may not be willing to accept. With both her job and the life of a little girl on the line, Barbara must decide what matters most and how far she's willing to go to protect it. Members Reviews: Not a Fan Anymore! I used to put the Lynley novels at the top of my wish list, and couldn't wait to grab the latest book as soon as it was out. Not any more! The book prior to "Just One Evil Act" - "Believing the Lie" - was such a disappointment that I returned it and got my credit back (Thank you Audible!) as soon as I was done. "Believing the Lie" was full of "unbelievable" subplots and distractions, Lynley's behavior was totally out of character, and Barbara Havers was barely in the story at all. I thought "Believing the Lie" would be my last Lynley, but when I saw that "Just One Evil Act" featured Barbara Havers and sounded much more like the familiar solid plots of the earlier books in the series - I took a chance, hoping to be rewarded with the excellent story-telling that Elizabeth George is capable of. Nope. Anyone who knows the series knows that Lynley's wife was killed off in a senseless murder several books ago. Now it seems that George is equally determined to kill off (figuratively speaking) the rest of her main characters by having them behave in ways that completely contradict their personalities that developed as the series progressed. Barbara Havers had never been portrayed as stupid, yet in this book she does one unbelievably stupid thing after another. Emotional attachment is a fine motive for poor decisions, but Havers' behavior in this book makes her seem like a complete idiot. Lynley has been a deeply troubled soul, but also not stupid. His brains, like Havers, have gone by the wayside in the past two books and he, too, behaves like a cardboard caricature of his former self.

Taking the Fifth Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:43:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taking the Fifth Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 4 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 266 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Homicide Detective J. P. Beaumont had little to go on: a body, definitely male and decidedly dead, with strange little puncture wounds. Check out more of mysteries. © J. A. Jance; (P)1993, 2006 Books in Motion Members Reviews: Taking the Fifth A friend had introduced my to J.A. Jance books and I started the the Joanne Brady series and have enjoyed it. Read a few of the new Beaumont books but now have started at the beginning and working my way though. Beaumont has changed over the books which I find interesting. In this book Beaumont thinks or feels the main suspect is being framed. The book has interesting twists and turns and I was beginning to wonder how it was all going to tie together but Jance did a good job doing so. Enjoy the descriptions of Seattle. I'm sure others will like this Not my cup of tea. As a woman, I found the writing weirdly obnoxious and sexist (and I'm not usually like that) and I disliked the chararcter finding him rather pompous and stupid. I tried to like it right up to the end. I have heard very nice things about this author so I am hoping that others pay me no mind and give this audiobook a try Unbelievable plot and characters; lousy writing. This was the first mystery by J.A. Jance that I've read, and I am apparently in the small minority who finds the writing lacking. Especially in the beginning, it sounded like a parody of the usual TV detective dialog with hackneyed phrases, stereotypical characters, etc. I knew what the character would say before he said it. J. P. Beaumont seems to be not a particularly bright or insightful homicide detective, so I was surprised later to learn that he is a legend in the police department. The story is engaging, but Beaumont' sudden love interest is a totally implausible relationship, and his behavior is not only stupid but bizarre. The story goes on for a long time with mysterious murders and no hint of why. Beaumont makes little progress and overlooks the obvious until his former partner points it out from his hospital bed. The eventual resolution is not something that could be inferred from the evidence, although I did guess who the mastermind was. Altogether, a disappointing experience--not of the calibre of other detective series such as Connelly's Harry Bosch or Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache. The narrator seems appropriate for the subject, but his sentences are clipped and often sound affected. Reminded me a little of the legendary TV series Dragnet from the 1950's, but it doesn't work in the 21st century. ANOTHER GREAT ADDITION TO THIS AUTHOR'S WORK I feel that the fans of J.P. Beaumont will love this one. It is so typical J.A. Jance. I enjoyed every page of this one. Another reviewer has done a wonderful job of outlining the plot, so I will not repeat what is obvious. Jance's character developement (this author's strongest skill) holds very true to form with this work and we learn more and more of her detective Beaumont. We also get a look at the drug culture in that part of the country (Seattle of course) and some of the alternative life styles found their. This work has some fascinating twists (no spoilers here) and as one reviewer points out, just when you have things figured out, you get the rug pulled from under you.

The Black Country Audiobook by Alex Grecian

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Grecian) — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:60:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Country Subtitle: Scotland Yard's Murder Squad Author: Alex Grecian Narrator: Toby Leonard Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 655 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Scotland Yard's Murder Squad returns, in the stunning new historical thriller from the author of the acclaimed national best seller The Yard. The British Midlands. It's called the "Black Country" for a reason. Bad things happen there. When members of a prominent family disappear from a coal-mining village - and a human eyeball is discovered in a bird's nest - the local constable sends for help from Scotland Yard's new Murder Squad. Fresh off the grisly 1889 murders of The Yard, Inspector Walter Day and Sergeant Nevil Hammersmith respond, but they have no idea what they're about to get into. The villagers have intense, intertwined histories. Everybody bears a secret. Superstitions abound. And the village itself is slowly sinking into the mines beneath it. Not even the arrival of forensics pioneer Dr. Bernard Kingsley seems to help. In fact, the more the three of them investigate, the more they realize they may never be allowed to leave.... Members Reviews: Geat, especially if you love historical mysteries! Fantastic narration at 1.25 speed. The story is Intriguing with Sherlock Holmes style mystery. A great listenn AWESOME!!!! The story is fantastic, the characters are well written and Toby Leonard Moore is amazing! If you liked "The Yard" you'll like this one. Mr. Grecian is a brilliant writer. He paints an extremely vivid picture that grabs the reader and doesn't let go! Nice Writing About Not Much Pity! I read "The Yard' the first in this series. Liked it, enjoyed the characters, plotting, atmosphere, sense of place you know So I got "The Black Country", same ensemble but little of the same character. Grecain suffers from description dysfunction. That was a tad tedious in "The Yard" but with everything else going on, well okay. Here well, I'm thinking that Grecian's a one hit wonder. Plot was reasonably similar, characters stopped growing. Some did walk-ons, like the lead detective's wife and the doctor's daughter, for no reason other than to slow things down more. Did the publisher demand that Grecian fill a specified number of pages? And the plot was one word "TEDIOUS". OK, he does write description nicely, but - as they say in the theatre - when the critics start reviewing the scenery the play's in trouble. Take a pass on this, but get "The Yard" and enjoy Grecian's one hit, huh? Oh, and Toby Leanard Moore couldn't save this thing even though he read it reeeeely reeeeely hard. A great sequel to THE YARD! The Black Country is an able sequel to The Yard. It picks up several months after the events in The Yard and follows London's own Inspector Walter Day and Sergeant Nevil Hammersmith as they travel to an isolated mining village in the English Midlands for a brief (and, they hope, routine) investigation of a missing family feared to be the victims of murder. Alex Grecian's strengths are creating a tangible sense of place and atmosphere - what he accomplished for post-Ripper London in The Yard he manages equally well here for the village of Blackhampton - and attending to characterization in the midst of action. The recurring characters genuinely grow, and the new characters, both primary and secondary, are three-dimensional and compelling.

The Cat Dancers Audiobook by P. T. Deutermann

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. T. Deutermann) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:52:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cat Dancers Author: P. T. Deutermann Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: But a stubborn judge throws out the case, because the suspects were not read their rights, leaving Sheriff Bobby Lee Baggett and Lieutenant Cam Richter to face the anger of the victims' families. Soon thereafter, a mysterious e-mail arrives in the department: a link to a video of one of the murderers being executed in a homemade electric chair, ending with a voice announcing, "That's one". The shocking video spreads throughout the Internet, drawing the attention of local, state, and federal authorities, and national media, and putting intense pressure on Bobby Lee and Cam to find the vigilante before he claims his second victim. Assigned to head the search, Cam finds himself resented by some of his fellow officers and subtly threatened by others. His job is further complicated by the fact that the offending judge is also his ex-wife, and now - after years apart, and an uneasy reconciliation - his sometime lover. Cam's questions lead him to a remote mountain area in western North Carolina and a group of daredevils who call themselves "the cat dancers" - so named because they have tracked the last wild mountain lions in the region to their dens, where they have photographed the animals face-to-face, or died trying. Cam must hunt this group and the cats they seek, or become their next target. Critic Reviews: "Well-drawn characters, intelligent, realistic dialogue and top-notch writing....Petrified readers will be checking under the bed and in the closets for any panthers that may have crept inside while they were glued to the pages." (Publishers Weekly) "Reader Dick Hill brings the best in voice and vocal variety to this effort. His voice is as rough as a raging river, as soft as falling snow - a perfect match for this engaging story." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Thanks for the Dance! This author is new to me but what a find! I am a big Dick Hill fan and just looking for something of which he was narrator led me here. Great new characters for me to get to know and an exciting plot that is very well thought out. Cam, Frick and Frack,what a trio!!! Good action that grabs your attention and holds on from page one to a fast tumbling end. Dick Hill does a great read but when he has great material to work with he 'shines' Totally enjoyable. Suspense! So many books are advertised as being suspenseful, or thrillers, but do not deliver on that promise. This book does. My husband and I listen together, and we sat up late several nights glued to our Kindle waiting to see what would happen. Dick Hill's performance is outstanding. If you enjoy action books, this one is highly recommended Not a fan This was my first P.T. Deuterman. I am not sure there will be a second. My idea of a good mystery is that a seemingly unrelated collection of incidents and characters somehow converge at the end of the novel to solve a mystery, with the reader involved as a sort of ghost-like sleuth. Here, we have practically unrelated story lines (the reviewer who says that the story bounces is putting it mildly) getting resolved one by one. Yes, of course, they are all sort of 'connected,' but the connection seems like an afterthought.

A Quiet Death Audiobook by Cari Hunter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cari Hunter) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:31:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Quiet Death Subtitle: Dark Peak, Book 3 Author: Cari Hunter Narrator: Nicola Victoria Vincent Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Things are looking up for Detective Sanne Jensen and Dr. Meg Fielding. Dating each other seems to be working, their families are behaving themselves, and the worst of the post-Christmas crime wave is over. The discovery of a Pakistani girl's body out on the moors changes all that. No one knows who she is, who hurt her, or how she came to be there. As pressure mounts on East Derbyshire Special Ops for a quick resolution, it becomes ever more apparent that the case won't provide one. With the Pakistani community closing ranks, and threads of suspicion reaching farther than anyone could have predicted, the investigation leaves Sanne facing an ordeal she may not survive. A Dark Peak mystery Members Reviews: No More Chickens What the bloody hell?? This story had me on pins and needles! Could not put it down!! I liked learning more about the Boss and her life -- and Sanne!! My word -- this detective really gets into her work! Good grief!! This should be on the BBC network!! This story line is brilliant and the writing extraordinary!! The reader is off the charts!! Want more and put this on TV and change nothing need good lesbian thriller on TV -- would be a huge hit -- if you want drama suspense and surprise read this book -- a must read!! Should be on tv I'm telling ya!! Great writing Ms Hunter -- more please!! A+++ Excellent Audible book. I loved A Quiet Death. Absolutely fabulous. Great mystery, great romance, great banter between the detectives at work. Cari Hunter writing and Nicola Victoria Vincent narrating is an unbeatable combination. Best One in Series This is an excellent series. I love all the characters. Love the accent. Nelson rocks The Meg and Sanne stories just get better. Another great book from Cari Hunter and again beautifully narrated by Nicola Victoria Vincent. If you like a good crime story you will certainly like the Dark Peak series of books. Can't wait for the next one! Really brilliant listen I thoroughly enjoyed the first 2 of the series and was pleased to start this one. I was not disappointed but I am now it's finished. The characters are like mates and I find myself caring about them and their families and friends. Great that Sannas boss figures more in this one. The narrator does a brilliant job and has judged the pace perfectly.

Fatal Remedies Audiobook by Donna Leon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Leon) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:50:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Remedies Subtitle: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery Author: Donna Leon Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Commissario Guido Brunetti's career is under threat when his professional and personal lives unexpectedly intersect. In the chill of the Venetian dawn, a sudden act of vandalism shatters the quiet of the deserted city, and Brunetti is shocked to find that the culprit waiting to be apprehended at the scene is a member of his own family. Meanwhile, he is also under pressure from his superiors to solve a daring robbery with connections to a suspicious accidental death. Could the two crimes be connected? And will Brunetti be able to prove his family's innocence before it's too late? Members Reviews: Great series What did you love best about Fatal Remedies? This is not one of my absolute favorites in the series but Leon is always good . Colacci makes Guido come Alice. I love his reading and even if the story may not be as good he makes it better.. Excellent Read! Would you listen to Fatal Remedies again? Why? A great read or listen for Leon Fans. As with all Leon books it is just as good the fifth time as the first time you read it. I love to listen to an audio recording of one of Leon's books as I read it. Colacci's recital puts life into Leon's story and helps me with the pronunciation on the many italian phrases throughtout her Brunetti mysteries. What did you like best about this story? I was glad that Paula put action to her vehement protest of travel aimed especially toward pedophile's so that they may take advantage of children in other counties. Which scene was your favorite? Paula's description of the person who broke the travel agency window, to the police officers, was very much the Paula I've come to know through Leon's books. Another winner with Commisario Guido Brunetti I really enjoy all of Donna Leone's Commisario Brunetti stories, and the narration by David Colacci is perfect! I can visualize the story and feel as though i am in Venice! Highly recommend I'm in love with Guido If you could sum up Fatal Remedies in three words, what would they be? Well-crafted story What did you like best about this story? I really enjoy this series and this book was an excellent example - Guido is so well-characterized. You understand his dilemmas and sympathize. Paola is such a firebrand and Guido attempts to remain true to his policeman ethic. Have you listened to any of David Colaccis other performances before? How does this one compare? David Colacci is perfect as the voice of Guido Brunetti. I've been working my way through the series and he is so much better than Crossley. Dissappointed I just started reading this series and so far have enjoyed the author, narrator and characters very much. This entry in the series just aggravated me from the very start - enough so that I am writing this review as a warning to others. When it finally moved from the incredulously ridiculous "crimes" of the lead character's wife, a supposedly mature, educated, responsible, sane, mother of two, who is also a college professor married to a Commissario of police and then to an actual "crime" (murder) it improved, but not fast enough to rescue it. While I may be 100% in sympathy with her stand on the issue that spurs on her bizarre behavior, I cannot condone it. This was so off putting that I almost didn't finish the book.

Death of a Perfect Wife Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:32:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of a Perfect Wife Subtitle: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery, Book 4 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Hamish Macbeth, the laid-back constable of Lochdubh, Scotland, has a new Land Rover to drive and a Highland summer to savor, but as fast as rain rolls in from the loch, his happy life goes to hell in a hand basket. The trouble begins when his beloved Priscilla Halburton-Smythe returns from London - with a fiancé on her arm. His miseries multiply when clouds of midges, the diabolical Scottish mosquito, descend on the town. Then a paragon of housewifery named Trixie Thomas moves into Lochdubh with her lapdog husband in tow. The newcomer quickly convinces the local ladies to embrace low-cholesterol meals, ban tobacco, and begin bird-watching. Soon the town's fish-and-chips-loving men are up in arms. Now faced with the trials of his own soul, Macbeth must solve Lochdubh's newest crime: the mysterious poisoning of the perfect wife. Members Reviews: These books are addictive! Like drugs they have their downside - the plots are implausible, the action often seems to jump in out of nowhere and disappear quickly. I picture the author as writing these books out hurriedly without much of an outline or any revision. Still, they are intriguing and I love listening to them. Hamish is just so lovable! Some have complained about the reader - I agree he is hard to understand when he does a heavy Scottish accent, as with Inspector Blair, but that doesn't come up very often and what Blair says is mostly blithering nonsense. I like Grindell's style when he's just narrating the story, and he does fine with the other characters. Something to be said for contentment The idea of a village compete with contentedly meddling policeman or doctor or pastor is captivating. I married my own version of Hamish Mcbeth. It can be frustrating, but very restful just like these books. Loch Dubh I enjoy the whole Hamish Macbeth series. I feel as though I know the whole village. The books are formulaic, but that is ok when you just want to pass the time pleasantly. I was a bit hesitant to get the books narrated by Shaun Grindell because the first books I bought had been narrated by Graeme Malcolm, who was very good. Although Mr Malcolm is still the better reader in my opinion, once I adjusted to the change of a familiar character sounding different, Mr Grindell was pleasant enough, especially when doing accents. He does sound a little younger than Mr Malcolm, so he is appropriate for a man in his thirties, like Hamish. We all know the "perfect woman" who sort of tyrannizes people into doing everything her way--in a "nice" way, of course. She is the perfect Stepford housewife who turns the women into little automatons and the men into desperate souls who just want their meat and potatoes back. It is hard to blame the killer--a man's gotta eat. Hamish does it again Love these stories, they are light and easy to listen to. Hamish always gets his man leaving inspector Blair looking foolish. Angela Brody is an interesting character! This is one of my most favorite Hamish MacBeth mysteries. I really like the examination of womens roles and different styles of women. And Angela is a favorite character of mine!

Marathon Audiobook by Brian Freeman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Freeman) — Tue, 02 May 2017 06:36:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marathon Subtitle: A Jonathan Stride Novel Author: Brian Freeman Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: On a rainy June morning, tens of thousands of people crowd into Duluth for the city's biggest annual event: the Duluth Marathon. Exhausted runners push to reach the finish line and spectators line the streets to cheer them on. Then, in a terrifying echo of the Boston bombing, there is an explosion along the race course, leaving many people dead and injured. Within minutes, Jonathan Stride, Serena Dial, and Maggie Bei are at work with the FBI to find the terrorists behind the tragedy. As social media feeds a flood of rumors and misinformation, one spectator remembers being jostled by a young man with a backpack not far from the bomb site. He spots a Muslim man in a tourist's photo of the event and is convinced that this was the man who bumped into him in the crowd - but now the man's backpack is missing. When he tweets the photo to the public, the young man, Khan Rashid, becomes the most wanted man in the city. And the manhunt is on. But are the answers behind the Duluth bombing more complex than anyone realizes? And can Stride, Serena, and Maggie find the truth before more innocent people are killed? Members Reviews: Disappointingly Predictable One of my favorite reviewer's gave this audiobook 5 stars but I could not make it past chapter 7. Shaking my head I jumped to the last four chapters to see if I was right and found I was. This audiobook is too predictable. I like this author very much, but he preached to the point of making me bored. The ending is so neatly wrapped up that it needs a bow. I recommend sticking with the earlier audiobooks in this series. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!!!! Any additional comments? This is another one of my favorite series. I have listened to all of the Jonathan Stride books at least twice (I like reruns when I have nothing new to listen to). I can't say enough about the books other than to recommend them all. In this book there is a marathon going on in the city of Duluth, Minnesota. As the runners begin crossing the finish line a knapsack containing a bomb inside a glass fronted store is detonated. A few people die, many are injured. One man believes he saw the culprit and finds a picture of him on the internet, he posts the picture and tells people that this is the man responsible. One problem, the picture is that of an innocent man. What follows is a series of tragedies, more people die unnecessarily. An entire city is out for vengeance/justice and an innocent man is on the run but not without suffering a personal tragedy himself because of the vigilantes. While all this is going on there is another background storyline. A woman has moved into town who is an advocate of civil rights and racial profiling, meaning she is very outspoken about people who appear to be middle eastern and calling all believers in the Muslim religion murderers. She incites people to take action. The two plots collide in an explosive (but believable) ending. EXCELLENT book, fast paced with out a single dull moment. Joe Barrett narrates the book (as well as all the other Stride books).

The Dime Audiobook by Kathleen Kent

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathleen Kent) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 22:54:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dime Author: Kathleen Kent Narrator: Cynthia Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Brooklyn's toughest female detective takes on Dallas - and neither is ready for the fight. Dallas, Texas is not for the faint of heart. Good thing for Betty Rhyzyk, she's from a family of take-no-prisoners Brooklyn police detectives. But her Big Apple wisdom will only get her so far when she relocates to The Big D, where Mexican drug cartels and cult leaders, deadbeat skells and society wives all battle for sunbaked turf. Betty is as tough as the best of them, but she's deeply shaken when her first investigation goes sideways. Battling a group of unruly subordinates, a persistent stalker, a formidable criminal organization, and an unsupportive girlfriend, the unbreakable detective Betty Rhyzyk may be reaching her limit. Combining the colorful pyrotechnics of Breaking Bad with the best of the gritty crime genre, The Dime is Kathleen Kent's brilliant mystery debut and the launch of a sensational new series. Critic Reviews: "Gritty and gripping, explosive and emotional, Kathleen Kent's The Dime grabs you from its opening scene and never lets go. Kent tears off the glossy facade of Dallas to show us a dark underbelly of crime. A great start from an exciting new series." (Jeff Abbott, New York Times best-selling author of The First Order) "I loved The Dime. Betty is my hero. Smart, determined, and so unique. The writing is as smooth as Texas spring water and the story grabs you by the throat and drags you happily through a briar patch of surprise and excitement and leaves you exhausted under the Dallas skyline. More please!" (Joe R. Lansdale, author of Honky Tonk Samurai) "Smart, gritty, and populated by a rogue's gallery of unforgettable characters, The Dime is relentless. As it races full-bore its way toward a climax that's truly creepy, the best you can do is hang on - and it's a hell of a ride." (Kelly Braffet, author of Save Yourself) Members Reviews: Good Story, Unfortunate Narration Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would suggest people read the book instead. It's a great debut novel, very Chandler-esque. The setting in Dallas is very well done, with just a few geographic missteps. However, the Texas setting is not matched by Ms. Farrell's narration, which butchers Texas place names and gets just about every single Texas accent completely, painfully, distractingly wrong. 3 stars. Generous Listened on audible. Good narration. Lousy story. Made the main character like superwoman. To far fetched The Dime The book and story was excellent., it keep my interest completely. It was not until the end of the book that I figured out what "The Dime" meant. Roller coaster ride of a story! From the opening sentence, this book straps you in to a roller coaster ride that doesn't let up. Ever. Great character development, including the city of Dallas itself as a beloved character. Twists that even I didn't see coming, and as an avid reader I usually do. Then past the midway point, you won't believe where the story goes - I lost sleep to find out what happened. I hope there's a next book in the works for these characters! GLUED!! completely gripping and definitely worth the read! the only area this book fell short was the authors' impersonation of the other characters, sounding loosely like a washed up reba mcentire.

Necessary as Blood Audiobook by Deborah Crombie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Deborah Crombie) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:30:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Necessary as Blood Author: Deborah Crombie Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Macavity Award-winning author Deborah Crombie paints a vivid portrait of England's seedy underbelly in Necessary as Blood. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in mid May, a young mother, Sandra Gilles, leaves her daughter with a friend at the Columbia Road Flower Market and disappears. Shortly thereafter, her husband, a Pakistani lawyer, is killed. Scotland Yard detective Gemma James happens upon the scene in time to witness the investigator making a mistake. When Duncan and his trusted sergeant, Doug Cullen, see Gemma's name in the report, they decide to take the case. Working together again, Gemma, Duncan, Doug, and Melody Talbot must solve it before the murderer can get his hands on the real prize, Naz and Sandra's daughter. But just as the case grows more dangerous, a personal issue threatens to throw Gemma and Duncan off the trail. In the end, it is up to them to stop a vicious killer and protect the child whose fate hangs in the balance. Members Reviews: Solid, standard Crombie - narration lacks What did you love best about Necessary as Blood? I love the characters and their development is part of the attraction of this series. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? Overall, I really don't care for Jenny Sterlin. I've read many books narrated by her and it's somewhat nitpicking to criticize her, because all-in-all she delivers a pretty solid narration. But, when a narration draws your attention from the story to the narration, that's an indication that there is a problem with the telling. I find myself annoyed by her adenoidal vowels, her mispronunciation of words, and, in the specific instance of this book/series, her voice for Duncan (which is dreadful and completely mis-portrays him as a boorish snob.) Bronze narration, maybe. But not Sterling. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I love the 'Charlotte' parts. Any additional comments? Would recommend and would read again. Crombie delivers The Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James books always provide a story that works on several levels, enough tension to keep things interesting, and a mystery that holds you. Combined with excellent narration, this volume provides an enjoyable listening experience. I especially like the way Crombie handles all her recurring characters so that each grows and develops additional dimensions, providing a second story that moves apace with the mystery and enriches the whole. Mystery! What did you love best about Necessary as Blood? The interaction of characters and events. Who was your favorite character and why? My favorite character is Gemma James, but it's an ensemble cast. Everyone is necessary to the story. Which character as performed by Jenny Sterlin was your favorite? Gemma. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? That would give the story away. Any additional comments? Deborah Crombie, a native Texan, obviously researches her British settings well. This one deals with the assimilation of Bangladeshi immigrants and does it well. One of My Favorite Authors Where does Necessary as Blood rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Don't think of books as they relate to other books Who was your favorite character and why? Gemma and Duncan are both very good characters. Have you listened to any of Jenny Sterlins other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes.

The Last Mile Audiobook by David Baldacci

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Baldacci) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:45:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Mile Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Kyf Brewer, Orlagh Cassidy Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In his number-one New York Times best seller Memory Man, David Baldacci introduced the extraordinary detective Amos Decker - the man who can forget nothing. Now, Decker returns in a spectacular new thriller.... The Last Mile Convicted murderer Melvin Mars is counting down the last hours before his execution - for the violent killing of his parents 20 years earlier - when he's granted an unexpected reprieve. Another man has confessed to the crime. Amos Decker, newly hired on an FBI special task force, takes an interest in Mars' case after discovering the striking similarities to his own life: Both men were talented football players with promising careers cut short by tragedy. Both men's families were brutally murdered. And in each case, another suspect came forward, years after the killing, to confess to the crime. A suspect who may or may not have been telling the truth. The confession has the potential to make Melvin Mars - guilty or not - a free man. Who wants Mars out of prison? And why now? But when a member of Decker's team disappears, it becomes clear that something much larger - and more sinister - than just one convicted criminal's life hangs in the balance. Decker will need all of his extraordinary brainpower to stop an innocent man from being executed. Members Reviews: Spellbound Just listen! My husband and I listened on a road trip! It kept us on the edge!!! A house of sticks, blown by Wolf. Loved Decker, my family was not murdered, but by circumstance all died in year. I am striving to keep getting up, and being a friend in the process. This book was partly my inspiration. A still current news. Great production Thoroughly enjoyed the nuances in intonation, variance of dialect and minor dramatic effect. A+ and 5/5 stars. Tense, touching and overall terrific As always baldacchi spins an amazing story with more twists and turns than can be counted and read by spectacular talent! This was a great second story to Memory Man. This was extremely suspenseful and was a pleasure to listen to while travelling on my vacation. Highly recommended.

In the Dark Places Audiobook by Peter Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Robinson) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:02:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Dark Places Subtitle: An Inspector Banks Novel Author: Peter Robinson Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Published in the United Kingdom and Canada as Abattoir Blues. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is back in this crackling novel of suspense, a moody and sophisticated mystery full of serpentine curves from New York Times best-selling, Edgar Award-winning author Peter Robinson. One of the world's greatest suspense writers returns with this sensational new novel featuring Inspector Alan Banks, hailed by Michael Connelly as "a man for all seasons". It's a double mystery: Two young men have vanished, and the investigation leads to two troubling clues in two different locations - a scorched van and a peculiar bloodstain in an abandoned airport hangar. As Banks and his team scramble for answers, the inquiry takes an even darker turn when a truck careens off an icy road in a freak hailstorm. In the wreckage, rescuers find the driver, who was killed on impact, as well as another body - a body that was dead well before the crash. Snow falls. The body count rises. And Banks, perceptive and curious as ever, feels himself being drawn deeper into a web of crime and at its center something - or someone - dark and dangerous lying in wait. Vibrating with tension, ingeniously plotted, and filled with soul and poignancy, In the Dark Places is a remarkable achievement from this masterful talent. Members Reviews: Banksie I like the Inspector Banks series, One murder in a mystery isn't enough. Though impatient for action , I slogged along and was rewarded with the springing up of quiet threads woven into a satisfying melange of action , suspence and white hat victory. Feeling rather flat. This book was overlong and the solution was a bit obvious to me. I suppose, because of this I started to notice things that in other books was just background noise. Such as: almost all of Bank's staff are female, as if Banks couldn't handle any other strong males in his pack. Banks' musing about loneliness, relationships, aging and friendships were pathetic for a man of his age and presumed maturity. Gee wiz, why would a guy whose major requirement for a "relationship" is her willingness to have sex with him not have friends or close family ties. Hum ... What could it be? Mr. Robinson, can't our hero age gracefully and have a meaningful relationship with a member of the opposite sex instead of this shallow, aging shell? As to the story, the descriptions of the places and weather were very lovely and evocative . I felt along for the ride. But the plot had very few twists and felt formulaic. Most of the characters, other than the old familiars, were stock and one-dimensional. Perhaps because of many happy hours reading this series my expectations were set too high but this is not the author's best effort. Kind of disappointing. I love this series about Inspector Banks but this one seemed a little too introspective and filled with melancholy. Is Mr Robinson tiring of Inspector Banks and moving towards the end of the series? Engrossing procedural, despite soporific narrator I love books that describe events which could only take place in that location, at that time, to those people. Alan Banks is back home in Yorkshire, and his team is fighting rural crime on an extraordinary scale.

Mourn Not Your Dead Audiobook by Deborah Crombie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Deborah Crombie) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:31:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mourn Not Your Dead Author: Deborah Crombie Narrator: Michael Deehy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Scotland Yard Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James are sent to suburban Surrey to investigate the murder of a high-ranking police officer. Alastair Gilbert was bludgeoned to death in his kitchen, and the list of potential suspects is long--the man's arrogance earned him widespread enmity both in the village where he lived, and in police circles. But Duncan and Gemma must put aside their personal feelings--for the victim, as well as for each other--to solve the most troubling case either has faced. Members Reviews: I am really enjoying this series What made the experience of listening to Mourn Not Your Dead the most enjoyable? I enjoy this book and this series because for me it balances the best of the old fashioned mysteries (Christie, Allingham, Sayers) with the more realistic and psychological aspects of recent mysteries. The characters have depth and the stories look at difficult issues, and in the end I feel good and hopeful about the world. I think this is a conscious choice of the author. She has characters discuss old mysteries in several books and she talks about how mysteries can renew our faith in justice and the potential power and influence of individuals. For me, these books do that. Who was your favorite character and why? I love both Duncan and Gemma. I like the way their relationship is developing. For me there is a nice balance. We see their struggles and faults and mistakes, and we also see them learn from them. I for one feel hopeful. What about Michael Deehys performance did you like? I forget I am listening to a narrator. I am just in the story. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? None that I can describe without risking "spoiling" it for others, but I will say, I felt much empathy for several characters throughout. Any additional comments? Really good solid mystery series. I have yet to guess an ending . Each story is a good mystery and I am enjoying getting to know Duncan and Gemma as the series progresses. Great listen! Good story and good narration. Well worth a credit. One of those books you can read again next year and enjoy the second time around. Excellent! I have listened to eight of the Jemma James/Duncan Kincaid books and I've loved every one of them! The characters are well defined and interesting. The locations are described in a way that I am able to picture them in my mind. The mysteries are complex. These are books that I could listen to in one sitting. However, I try not to do that because I don't want them to end. There is a personal relationship between Duncan and Jemma, but these are not romance stories disguised as mysteries. Their relationship is imperfect (as is often the case in real life). However, they deal with their problems in a mature and loving way, I love Michael Deehy's narration. As I listen it is always clear to me who is speaking and what is going on and I almost forget there is a "narrator". To me that is excellent narration. so glad i found this series What made the experience of listening to Mourn Not Your Dead the most enjoyable? I simply love the story. I can't wait until I get to the next chapter .

Glimpse of Death Audiobook by Leslie Wolfe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leslie Wolfe) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:38:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Glimpse of Death Subtitle: A Riveting Serial Killer Thriller Author: Leslie Wolfe Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Italics Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A riveting serial killer thriller Her beautiful face, serene and immobile, resting on her folded arm. Her long, luscious hair, undulating gently in the evening breeze. Her eyes half-closed, a hint of a smile on her pale lips, as if to welcome an unseen lover. When the body of a young woman is found in her own backyard, a week after her disappearance, evidence leads investigators to a chilling conclusion. She is not the first victim of a serial killer no one knew existed. She most definitely is not the last. FBI Special Agent Tess Winnett joins the local detectives assigned to the case and searches for answers in the intriguing investigation that offers a plethora of forensic evidence, yet no viable leads. When another body is found, the search intensifies, and details about the killer's unusual signature emerge. He likes to stalk his victims before abducting them. He likes to show them a flash of what's coming, a foreboding warning of their grim futures. At first, she caught a glimpse of a man, standing in the shadows, watching her. She thought she saw his eyes, and the sight of them chilled her to the bone. She saw his hands, and they were the hands of a killer. She caught a Glimpse of Death. Join smart, relentless Tess Winnett and her seasoned team on a heart-stopping hunt for a serial killer, who mercilessly takes lives, preying on young, unsuspecting mothers. Resourceful, creative, and uncompromising, Tess will stop at nothing to catch the killer before he shatters another innocent life, taking listeners on a memorable, white-knuckled journey in this masterful, riveting, serial killer thriller. The best-selling author of Dawn Girl and The Watson Girl is back with another suspenseful, riveting, crime thriller. If you're a fan of David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, and James Patterson, you will enjoy listening to Leslie Wolfe. Members Reviews: A+ Thriller Any additional comments? Leslie Wolfe might be my new favorite thriller writer! FBI Agent Tess Winnett recovers from an injury sustained on the job while hunting for a new serial killer from her hospital bed. I love this character because she is strong, snarky, vulnerable, badass - all the things a hero should be and it's really nice that she's a woman! This thriller has satisfying twists that kept me listening well past when I intended. Andrew Tell does a fantastic job of narration; this story is interesting, tight and thrilling. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys murder mysteries! I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. My New Favorite author Would you listen to Glimpse of Death again? Why? Leslie Wolfe really does a great job of character development. The characters are believable as well as the actions they perform. She really does a good job of getting you into the mind of the different participants in the story. Who was your favorite character and why? Tess Winnett was easily my favorite character. She is very intuitive, strong and determined. I would love to be like her. What does Andrew Tell bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Andrew Tell really does a good job of having different voices for each character.

The Sin Collector Audiobook by Daria Desombre, Shelley Fairweather-Vega - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daria Desombre) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:26:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sin Collector Author: Daria Desombre, Shelley Fairweather-Vega - translator Narrator: Lauren Ezzo Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this thrilling debut novel from Russia, a brilliant law student investigates a series of recent killings and uncovers the dark terrors of medieval Moscow. Ever since the unsolved murder of her father, law student Masha Karavay has nursed an obsession with homicide cases. When she nabs an internship with Moscow's Central Directorate Headquarters, seasoned detective Andrey Yakovlev gives her a file of bizarre, seemingly unrelated slayings that should keep her busy and out of his way. But when Masha discerns a connection between the crimes and the symbolic world of medieval Moscow, she has Andrey's full attention. The victims weren't just abandoned...they were displayed - from Red Square to Kutafya Tower to the Bersenevskaya waterfront. What Masha and Andrey are dealing with is no ordinary serial killer, but rather a psycho with an unfathomable purpose, guided by sacred texts to punish his victims in the most unspeakable - and public - ways. As each clue leads deeper into a maze of fanaticism and medieval ritual, all that stands between the terrors of ancient Moscow and a series of murders defiling a modern city is Masha and the killer himself. Soon, their personal obsessions will collide. Members Reviews: Five Stars The plot is amusing. The book is written and translated very well and is read in one breath. A Novel and Interesting Read, But With a Short Dry Spell The novel opens with the discovery of a body in a white plastic bag in Red Square. The storyline then switches to Masha Karavay the heroine. She lives with her mother and stepfather. Her father was murdered years before. She is a student at the law school at Moscow State and is up for her internship. While not for grade she has been writing a thesis on serial murders ruled as accidents. Through her dead fatherâs close friend, a local prosecutor, she has an internship in the local Police station hopefully consistent with her interests. She is assigned to Captain Andrey Yakovlev, a top detective. He, of course, wants nothing to do with her especially after discovering who arranged for her internship. Yakovlev gives her a desk, tells her that this is where she is to work, implying that work was the last thing he expected her to do. When Karavay asks for an assignment, Yakovlev tells her to collect information on all the homicides passed off as accidents over the past two years. So she starts researching and starts to uncover something more sinister. Now, she needs to convince not only the skeptical Captain Yakovlev but his Colonel that there is a serial killer active and responsible for recent seemingly unrelated murders. The only connection is that every murder has a number associated with it. She enlists the help of her friend since childhood, Innokenty Arzhenikov, an antiques dealer. Much evidence collection is required to convince the police that she is on the right track. Along the way, the investigation becomes very personal and very deadly. The main storyline captured my imagination early. The B-storyline was rich with much background about Masha Karavay, her mother, her father, her stepfather, and friends and about Andrey Yakovlev whose life outside the police job is very limited. These storylines flow so well in and out of the main storyline and adds much richness to the read. Then, the main storyline shifts to many interviews of previous victimsâ friends and families.

Rather Be the Devil Audiobook by Ian Rankin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Rankin) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:14:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rather Be the Devil Author: Ian Rankin Narrator: James Macpherson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 305 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Rebus investigates a cold case that just turned red hot. As he settles into an uneasy retirement, Rebus has given up his favorite vices. There's just one habit he can't shake: He can't let go of an unsolved case. It's the only pastime he has left, and up until now it's the only one that wasn't threatening to kill him. But when Rebus starts reexamining the facts behind the long-ago murder of a glamorous woman at a luxurious hotel - on the same night a famous rock star and his entourage were also staying there - the past comes roaring back to life with a vengeance. And as soon as Rebus starts asking questions about the long forgotten crime, a fresh body materializes. His inquiries reunite him with his old pals - Siobhan Clarke and Malcolm Fox - as they attempt to uncover the financial chicanery behind the savage beating of an upstart gangster, a crime that suggests the notorious old school crime boss Big Ger Cafferty has taken to retirement as poorly as Rebus himself. As he connects the mysteries of the past to those of the present, Rebus learns - the hard way - that he's not the only one with an insatiable curiosity about what happened in that hotel room 40 years ago and that someone will stop at nothing to ensure that the crime remains ancient history. A twisted tale of power, corruption, and bitter rivalries in the dark heart of Edinburgh, Rather Be the Devil showcases Rankin and Rebus at their unstoppable best. Critic Reviews: "It is sensational...this story truly sings." (Vick Mickunas, Dayton Daily News) "Rankin's procedurals are strong, well-constructed, page-turning mysteries, and his latest is no exception." (San Francisco Chronicle) "As always, Rankin delivers some fascinating procedural details, but the heart of the book - and its main appeal to crime-fiction readers - lies in the evolving personal relationships between the three cops and one bad guy. The switching of roles between Rebus and Clark continues to intrigue, but even better is the transformation of Fox from a behind-the-scenes guy...into a real cop working the mean streets." (Booklist) Members Reviews: New Rebus release was a nice surprise! Back to the basics. Still lots of fight left in our two favorite old enemies. !!! Loved ! Multiple Characters Makes for Narrator Challenge This narrator's voice has always been a challenge, but in this novel he's been stretched beyond his abilities I fear. Before it was a delightful color touch to a Scotland based series. In this case, I turned the narrative speed to 50% and I still struggled This was especially true as we weaved between multiple scenes with varying characters involved. Only in scenes with Clark, Rebus, and Cafferty did I immediately know who was in the room with me. It was terribly disconcerting. I had to flounder for minutes to figure it out. Is this the resder's or the author's fault? I determined it was the lack of character voices chosen (or not chosen) by the narrator to distinguish them from each other.

The Girl in the Woods Audiobook by Gregg Olsen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregg Olsen) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 06:10:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl in the Woods Subtitle: Waterman and Stark, Book 1 Author: Gregg Olsen Narrator: Corey M. Snow Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A schoolgirl found it on a nature hike. A severed human foot wearing pink nail polish. A gruesome but invaluable clue that leads forensic pathologist Birdy Waterman down a much darker trail - to a dangerous psychopath whose powers of persuasion seem to have no end. Only by teaming up with sheriff's detective Kendall Stark can Birdy hope to even the odds in a deadly game. It's a fateful decision the killer wants them to make. And it's the only way Birdy and Kendall can find their way to a murderer who's ready to kill again.... Critic Reviews: "Readers will clamor for more stories featuring Waterman and Stark." (RT Book Reviews) Members Reviews: A bit to juvenile Mediocre can't see that it was written for adults maybe teens would enjoy it better . I also think it would be better narrated by a woman as most of the caricatures are women Narrator....meh Story was fine. The narrators inflections reminded me of a man who might have done radio mysteries back in 1930. I would listed to how he voiced a line and I would think "come on! The (character) wouldn't have said it like that! Schizophrenic This book is so convoluted and makes so many twists and turns that make no sense to the story that the author must have been listening to voices I could not hear. Horrible narration It was so horribly painful to listen to I couldn't finish! The voice and the cadence sounded like a robot. Siri could do better! Not the best suspense... I had to jump from 2.5 hrs left down to 56 minutes left. It was driving me nuts how this story would go off the rails. Wading through all the nonsense to get the story back on track seemed the right thing to do.

Fatal Affair Audiobook by John C. Dalglish

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John C. Dalglish) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 03:03:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Affair Subtitle: Detective Jason Strong Mysteries, Book 16 Author: John C. Dalglish Narrator: Bill Burrows Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: John C. Dalglish Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The discovery of a young woman's naked body sends Jason out to a disturbing scene. What he finds is a case with no shortage of twists and a growing list of suspects. Vanessa is back, and together they'll struggle to sort through the wreckage of a fatal affair. Members Reviews: Well written and narrated murder mystery Very prolific self published author John C. Dalglish publishes his 16th book in his Jason Strong Mysteries set in San Antonio Texas. There are really two protagonists: partners Detective Jason Strong and Detective Vanessa Lane. Lane is also the best friend of Strong's wife. Author Dalglish publishes what he calls "clean mysteries" by which he means family friendly novels with no off color language and no graphic sex. It does not detract from the quality of his stories which are consistently 4 or 5 star suspense mysteries. Most of the audio novels in the series are in series are 2.5 to 4.5 hours in length and are more likely properly classified as novellas. At 4.5 hours Fatal Affair is one of the longer ones in the 3 series Dalglish has written. The main issue I have with this series is the author's unwillingness or inability to find and stay with an excellent narrator. Another great Detective story Another great detective audiobook that brings Jason Strong back together with his partner, Vanessa. An entertaining, clean who-done-it that builds on previous stories and yet can still be read as a stand-alone story. The carefully woven plot thickens slowly as the two detectives team up to find a duel killer and solve a complex crime. At the same time, Jason is also trying to cope with a scary problem at home, that creates realistic worries in the reader. The narrator once again does a great job. The individual voices he gives the characters are consistent and appealing from one book to the next and his tone and intonation creates tension and emotion in just the right places, making a well written story even more enjoyable. Well, that left me in tears I'm enjoying John C Daglish's books. They aren't overly complicated with extraneous plot lines and red herrings like some crime books are, but still keep the reader guessing as to the outcome of the story. This book was in the same vein. Yes, he has personal touches to the story .... we do need to get to know the main characters and their growth, you can't enjoy a series without character development. This book finds Vanessa Lane back at work after the events of book 15, and back with Jason Strong as her partner. This time it's Jason's personal life that provides the background character development. As his wife deals with medical issues, Strong and Lane investigate the murder of a manager of a restaurant, which turns out to have been robbed the same night. When clues and suspects lead to a second body, the two slowly unravel the case. The tears? Well, you'll just have to read the book and see for yourself. Great Mystery!! This was a great mystery!! It kept me guessing until the end! Bill Burrows did a good job with the narration. A Good Mystery This was a good mystery story. The story kept moving and kept me guessing. I usually don't read mysteries, so I'm bad at figuring out who-done-it. The narrator was okay, but the distinction between characters was a bit fuzzy.

Among the Wicked Audiobook by Linda Castillo

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Linda Castillo) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:04:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Among the Wicked Subtitle: A Kate Burkholder Novel Author: Linda Castillo Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 491 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called upon by the sheriff's department in rural upstate New York to assist in a developing situation that involves a reclusive Amish settlement and the death of a young girl. Unable to penetrate the wall of silence between the Amish and English communities, the sheriff asks Kate to travel to New York, pose as an Amish woman, and infiltrate the community. Kate's longtime love interest, State Agent John Tomasetti, is dead set against her taking on such an unorthodox assignment, knowing she'll have limited communication - and even less in the way of backup. But Kate can't turn her back, especially when the rumor mill boils with disturbing accounts of children in danger. She travels to New York, where she's briefed and assumes her new identity as a lone widow seeking a new life. Kate infiltrates the community and goes deep undercover. In the coming days, she unearths a world built on secrets, a series of shocking crimes, and herself, alone...trapped in a fight for her life. Critic Reviews: "[Narrator Kathleen] McInerney's masterly technique makes aural sense of the plain and kind Amish people bewildered by the violence, thuggery, and corruption that have come among them. McInerney's characters are alive, all human and believable...." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Like Visiting A Good Friend Still after eight Kate Burkholders adventures in this series, I pre-ordering then count the minutes for each of Linda Costellos latest to go live. I will continue to get so. I enjoy this strong character that is also sweet to those that live in a manner that she has not chosen for herself. The secondary stories and characters are like old friends as well. I was thankful that the author took Kate on the road to another community and adventure, this time - I am not sure how much tragedy Painters Mill can take? I couldn't put it down The problem with starting a book one has been waiting for is that it's finished soon and we're left to wait for the next one again. This latest in the Kate Burkholder series is such a book. First, I have to say that the premise of this book is quite different than the previous ones. Kate leaves Painters Mills and the many characters there to go undercover in a NY Amish community. I wasn't sure I'd like that. I missed them. But the suspense level toward the end made this a cannot-stop-reading book. I like Tomasetti. I wish their relationship wasn't so confrontational so often. But making-up is always good. The narration was fine. This was a wonderful book and I'm already looking forward to the next one. Another winner Great, fast moving story. Excellent narration. Kate Burkholder has done it again (and lives to tell about it). amazing book as always! i think this has been the best book yet!! absolutely riveting and hard to turn off!! Disappointing. Have always loved her books. This one was no where near the caliber of her others.

The Daughters of Cain Audiobook by Colin Dexter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Dexter) — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:28:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Daughters of Cain Author: Colin Dexter Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 158 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The trail leads directly to a staircase in Wolsey College and in particular to a former "scout" there, one Edward Brooks, who disappears following the theft of a knife from the Pitt Rivers Museum. Then another body is discovered, and suddenly Morse finds himself with too many suspects and yet no solution. Then he receives a letter, a letter containing a declaration of love. Critic Reviews: "Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse has become a favorite of mystery fans in both hemispheres. In each book, Dexter shows a new facet of the complex Morse. In this latest work, Morse must solve two related murders, a problem complicated by a plethora of suspects and by his attraction to one of the possible killers." (Amazon.com) Members Reviews: A different Morse I had previously met Inspector Morse only on the BBC TV adaptations of Colin Dexter's books. The full book reveals a much more complex character. Don't be put off by the voice of the reader: you will soon acclimate to him, and then realize that he is, in fact, just the right reader for these books. Just make sure that you have a l-o-n-g car journey ahead of you, because you won't want to stop until the book is over. Inspector Morse from early days What made the experience of listening to The Daughters of Cain the most enjoyable? Reuniting with the gruff overeducated Morse and his long-suffering, always paying for drinks assistant Lewis was like greeting old friends. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Daughters of Cain? Morse's "love affair" with a young punk prostitute. What aspect of Frederick Davidson???s performance would you have changed? he is spot-on Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? NA Any additional comments? NA MORSE AT HIS BEST!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If you like the old time "who done it" you'll love this one!! Lots of mix ups! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Simple ploting along! one of my favorite dexters i was a little put off by the narrator when listening to the sample. i was irritated by his rather highbrow accent and was afraid it would spoil a book i already know so well. but i love these books and really wanted some audio inspector morse, so i gave this and the other unabridged book, the way through the woods, a try. i am glad i did. i will listen again and again to these through the years. Not as good as I had hoped I like the narrator, but perhaps not for this story. For some reason, the narrator made the story choppy and the listening wouldn't flow well for me. I listen to alot of audio books, and I listen to the samples before I buy. I liked the sample enough to use a credit on this book, but I am a bit disappointed. I wish there were more Colin Dexter books, but perhaps with a different narrator.

Ancient Ones Audiobook by Kirk Mitchell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kirk Mitchell) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:16:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Ones Subtitle: An Emmett Parker and Anna Turnipseed Mystery Author: Kirk Mitchell Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-04-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Though there are signs of foul play, BIA investigator Emmett Quanah Parker and FBI special agent Anna Turnipseed aren't looking for a killer - the remains dug out of a riverbank by an illegal fossil hunter are 14,000 years old. Parker and Turnipseed are sent to Central Oregon as official witnesses to the examination of John Day Man, as he is dubbed, for the bones have quickly provoked a controversy that threatens to erupt into violence: the skeleton is not Native American but distinctly Caucasian, shattering long-held tenets concerning who the first inhabitants of this continent were. Emmett, with his Comanche and white ancestry, and Anna, a reservation-born Modoc with Asian blood, share a sensitivity to both parties' concerns - and a forbidden attraction that's causing them professional and personal problems. They've broken the unwritten law that partners should never get emotionally involved. Having crossed that line, Emmett and Anna are too distracted by each other to see the escalating suspicion and fear around them when a young tribal anthropologist is swallowed by the misty night - and within hours of her disappearance the fossil hunter who discovered the skeleton is found disemboweled. The Warm Springs Indians insist that the unburied bones of the Ancient One have been turned into a skep, a murderous spirit that haunts the darkness. As winter closes in on the steppes of the Colombia Plateau, accusations of ritualized murder fly between the Indian and white communities - and the fight turns deadly when a second skeleton is unearthed. In the midst of the turmoil, Emmett and Anna are paralyzed by their own demons. This estrangement could prove deadly if they stop watching each other's back long enough for a killer to target them too. And at the center of it all are the Ancient Ones, exacting a terrible price as the dark path to resolution runs a gauntlet through the boneyards of prehistory. Critic Reviews: "A superior police procedural ... [Mitchell] keeps the suspense ... high." (Kirkus Reviews) "Tony Hillerman, watch your back.... Mitchell knows his turf and delivers a savory whodunit without remorse." (People) Members Reviews: Excellent novel and narration i'm delighted to have found anna and emmett and will listen to the rest of the series; impressive and professional narration.

Scavengers Audiobook by Steven F. Havill

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven F. Havill) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:34:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scavengers Subtitle: Posadas County Mysteries #1 Author: Steven F. Havill Narrator: Stephanie Brush Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Soon, new Sheriff Robert Torrez and Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman are knee deep in the midst of a brutal murder spree that spans both sides of the border. Retired Sheriff Bill Gastner is still on hand to offer his support and unerring street smarts, and to do a little investigating of his own in his new position as game and livestock investigator for the state. Critic Reviews: "Skilled investigation, happenstance and cooperation mesh through every phase of the puzzle, ushering the reader along to one satisfying conclusion." (Publishers Weekly) "Throughout this low-key, character-driven series, Havill has managed as well as anyone in the genre to balance the particulars of cop procedure with the often unspoken emotions at the core of small-town life." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Performance excruciating Have purchased all the previous ha I'll books in this series. Change in narrators is jarring--characterization wildly disparate, inappropriate, and inconsistent. Who knew that so many New Mexican residents hailed from New Jersey and the valley. What is unfortunate is that the narrator-who has a pleasant natural voice--might have done a fine job just reading the text in a straightforward manner. Now I have tobuy print versions of future volumes. Poor Narration Ruins Experience Title says it all... Ms. Brush may be a good narrator, but she is clearly clearly miscast... Just avoid. good read The Narrator is excellent and the storyline well done. Hard to not like this authors work. Scanvenger No surprises, little action, events in the book do not come together at the end but lots of descriptive narative. If you have insomnia and need sleep, get this one Boring Is book was about a exciting as watching a car rust. this has got to be one of the most boring books I have read or listened to. the story is more about the under sherrif's every day life than it is about the story of the case she is working on. save your money and purchase something better.

The Remorseful Day Audiobook by Colin Dexter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Dexter) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:34:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Remorseful Day Author: Colin Dexter Narrator: Kevin Whately Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-07 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: So why is he adamant that he will not lead the re-investigation, despite the entreaties of Chief Superintendent Strange and the dark hints of some new evidence? And why, if he refuses to take on the case officially, does he seem to be carrying out his own private enquiries? For Sergeant Lewis, this is yet another example of the unsettling behaviour his chief has been displaying of late - as if the sergeant didn't have enough to worry about with Morse's increasingly fragile health. But when Lewis learns that Morse was once friendly with Yvonne Harrison, he begins to suspect that the man who has earned his admiration over so many years knows more about her death than anyone else. Members Reviews: Elegant end of Inspector Morse series Sgt. Lewis as narrator is especially authentic as this closes the series. Ending so Morse! Excellent rendition of a classic book I listen to this audiobook over and over and enjoy it every time. I highly recommend this audiobook to everyone. Good read. Wish there were more. What did you love best about The Remorseful Day? As usual with Morse stories, well told and engrossing; as murder mysteries should be. Who was your favorite character and why? Morse. What about Kevin Whatelys performance did you like? Seeing him on Inspector Lewis brings him to life as narrator. Fantastic Book. FANTASTIC BOOK well worth a listen to, great. one of the best listening experience ever.

The Sins of the Fathers Audiobook by Lawrence Block

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:57:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sins of the Fathers Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 190 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The hooker was young, pretty...and dead, butchered in a Greenwich Village apartment. The prime suspect, a minister's son, was also dead, the victim of a jailhouse suicide. The case is closed, as far as the NYPD is concerned. Now the murdered prostitute's father wants it opened again--that's where Matthew Scudder comes in. But this assignment carries the unmistakable stench of sleaze and perversion, luring Scudder into a sordid world of phony religion and murderous lust where children must die for their parents' most unspeakable sins. Members Reviews: Good introduction to a popular series Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would recommend this book to my friends who enjoy mystery series. And, after reading it, I'll seek out more volumes in this series for myself. What does Alan Sklar bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Good differentiation among voices without over-acting; a good portrayal of the meaning of words, phrases, and entire conversations. Could you see The Sins of the Fathers being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Perhaps a TV movie -- action could fit into a 90 minute window (plus commercials = 2 hours). The plot is straightforward enough to survive its necessary shortening to make the screen play. Good actors would convey the personalities and relationships among main characters effectively and efficiently, without relying on words alone. A listen you won't want to stop until the climax, Where does The Sins of the Fathers rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far? Certainly in the top 15. Who was your favorite character and why? Matt, because he somehow manages to stick with the initial goal and stay in character. What about Alan Sklar???s performance did you like? Very good but not at the top, but I would listen to something else by him. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? N/A Any additional comments? I would not hesitate to recommend this audible to others. Good Pulpish reading About halfway through I know "who did it" but it was enjoyable anyway. Pulp to its utmost (I love pulp) a great hard-boiled detective story. But Matthew Scudder isn't all loveable, just fun to read about. Very good Detective Book I would recommend this to those enjoy the Detective type of books. I was engaged but miss the "Blood Lust" for the good Thrillers and Covert Spec Ops. Very Done I really enjoyed this story. I've listened to it twice. The narrator has a beautiful deep voice, very nice to listen to him speak. Thank you

Hold Still Audiobook by Lisa Regan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Regan) — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:01:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hold Still Author: Lisa Regan Narrator: Craig R. Nickerson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-14 Publisher: Lisa Regan Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: After saving her three-year-old daughter from a car-jacking, off-duty police detective Jocelyn Rush ends up in the ER. The last person she expects to run into is Anita Grant, former prostitute and an old acquaintance from Jocelyn's days on patrol. In spite of her obvious injuries - mutilated hands and feet - Anita refuses to talk about what happened. Reluctantly, Jocelyn backs off, and Anita's case goes to Philadelphia's Special Victims Unit. Before long, Jocelyn is pulled into the SVU's investigation. Anita is finally ready to talk, but only to Jocelyn. Her story is harrowing, even to a seasoned veteran like Jocelyn. Working with SVU, Jocelyn's investigation unearths a series of similar crimes going back four years. Three men are preying on local prostitutes, viciously assaulting and mutilating them. The police apprehend two of the suspects, but the third eludes capture. As the hunt for the most sadistic of the three intensifies, and his crimes escalate, Jocelyn and her colleagues have precious few leads. Then a monster from Jocelyn's past resurfaces. She doesn't want to be reminded of the terrible secret that destroyed her family nearly 20 years earlier, but the man offers her a lead that could crack Anita's case. To solve it, Jocelyn must connect her past with her present-before a sadistic attacker sets his sights on her. Members Reviews: Terrible Sound Quality What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The narration had a tinny echo, and at times the reader was so robotic I wondered if it was a real person. I could not finish it because of the narration. If youve listened to books by Lisa Regan before, how does this one compare? I haven't. What didnt you like about Craig R. Nickersons performance? Robotic, poor sound quality. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It is probably a good story, but I will have to read it in print if I ever go back to it. Any additional comments? I need to remind myself to listen to the samples before purchasing. Better than the ratings I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars. I settled on three stars because it is a mystery novel and I was certain of the solution to the mystery before the book was half complete. Good mystery Overall this was a good book. I do agree with the poor narration, and I had to start to listen to this audio a couple times, but I was able to get past the narration and just listen to the story. After several first attempts, I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed this author. Sound is awful!! The narrator does ok but it sounds like he's sitting in another room reading it. Horrible, horrible This book was so bad I don't know how it was plumpished the audio was so bad surely no one checked it before this was sold or how ever it works. He was in a room I think and u could hear the back ground noises. Believe all the reviews because this one is so true

Killer Pursuit Audiobook by Jeff Gunhus

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Gunhus) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:20:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Pursuit Subtitle: An Allison McNeil Thriller, Book 2 Author: Jeff Gunhus Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When a high-society call girl is murdered in her Georgetown home, investigators find two cameras hidden in the walls of her bedroom. One has its memory erased, presumably by the murderer. The second is connected to the Internet through an encrypted connection...and no one knows who's on the other end. Special Agent Allison McNeil is asked by beleaguered FBI Director Clarence Mason to run an off-the-record investigation of the murder because of the murder's similarity to a case she worked a year earlier. Allison knows the most direct path to apprehending the killer is to find the videos, but the rumors that the victim's client list may have included Mason's political enemies has her worried about the director's motives. As she starts her investigation, she quickly discovers that she's not the only one pursuing the videos. In fact, the most aggressive person racing against her might be the murderer himself. Members Reviews: D.C. power play, with a twist A gritty, flawed main character in a have-to-do-better-than-the-men FBI position, under a despicable boss, solving the Capitol's most devastating crimes, with potential political mayhem as the underlying current. Excellent story, in which Mr. Gunhus provides just the barest of clues for those sharp enough to process them, and compelling action and suspense to follow through reading, regardless. Thoroughly enjoyed, and looking forward to Allison McNeil's next thrill ride. Very Good A very good book. It was my first time reading a novel by Gunhus, and I enjoyed it. It had decent pacing and the ending was better than the beginning. There were a couple of twists that I didn't guess, as well. It was a tough call between four and five stars and boiled down to it being a star that simply didn't burn as brightly as some of the stars around it. I'll be trying out another of his books soon. I couldn't put the book down This book has a way of catching you and hanging on til the last word. It is fast paced and keeps you going...What a ride it was! The characters are engaging and its really well done...I can't wait to read the next book Yawn Plot too easy to predict. I found I knew what was developing before it developed. So this might be fine for teens but adults will want more. Intriguing and very suspenseful I was given a ARC of Killer Pursuit in exchange for a honest review but when I started reading the first three chapters, I loved the story so much . . . I bought the book !! Special Agent Allison McNeil is asked by the FBI Director, Clarence Mason, to run an off the record investigation of a murder that was similar to a case she worked on a year earlier. What makes Allison uneasy is that there are rumors that the murder victim had some very powerful Washington men as clients. Now , Allison wonders if the FBI Director, Clarence Mason, has more than a interest in this case. Killer Pursuit is a real thriller of a great suspense book with twists and turns along the way. Jeff Gunhus does not disappoint us readers with this action packed suspense story. Jeff Gunhus is a amazing writer and person who keeps in touch with his readers. His writing is absolutely phenomenal and this book is a reflection of the great writing that he does.

Arctic Chill Audiobook by Arnaldur Indridason

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arnaldur Indridason) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:31:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arctic Chill Author: Arnaldur Indridason Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 284 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The only author to win the Glass Key Award for Best Nordic Crime Novel two years in a row, Arnaldur Indridason has sold more than five million copies of his novels in more than 25 countries. A detective whose inner turmoil threatens to consume him, Erlendur Sveinsson is charged with investigating the death of an Asian boyand confronting forces colder than Icelands frigid clime. Critic Reviews: A remarkable series. ( New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Another great Arnaldur Indridason Iceland mystery Any additional comments? Not sure if other reviewers listened to the same book. This is a wonderful installment of the Erlendur series. The story is rich with atmosphere and George Guidall's narration is again, spot on. For avid followers, this book also provides some interesting insight into Sigurdur Oli. Fails to deliver on many levels I wish I would have checked the reviews before I bought this book. I chose this book after reading Jar City by the same author, which is a decidedly better book than this one. Arctic Chill crawls along at a snail's pace, with little in the way of a plot to engage the reader. None of the characters is fleshed out in much depth, and the final solution to the mystery more or less comes out of nowhere. At best this book could be read as a mood piece of an Iceland that is dark, cold, and bleak. Even the introduction of an immigrant family from Thailand, which could have offered some very interesting opportunities for social commentary and dramatic tension, never ascends much above cliche. All in all, a big disappointment. Disappointed. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? It was the story. And I was shocked. I love this series. I'm dying to find out if anything wierd happened to the little brother! I am not sure that Guidall could have done a thing to help.It seemed like the same witness / suspect interview repeated 150 times! It just went on and on. "Can you think of anyone who would want to hurt him?" "No. Who would have done such a terrible thing?! " I'm sure thats how detective work really is, but I'm hoping for a little bit more entertainment in my escapism. It was all I could do to get to the end. What do you think your next listen will be? I will try another one because this had to be a fluke. Did George Guidall do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? George Guidall does wonderfully in EVERYTHING. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Arctic Chill? About half the interview scenes. Or changed up the dialog at least a little!! Boring, Boring, Boring . I challenged myself to it What disappointed you about Arctic Chill? Hard to follow, slow uninteresting plot, boring to read What was most disappointing about Arnaldur Indridasons story? It did not capture me as a reader as most mysteries to. It was not in league with other Nordic writers such as Jo Nesbo What didnt you like about George Guidalls performance? No problem with the reader it was the book What character would you cut from Arctic Chill? Eliminating a character would not enhance the book Any additional comments? Disappointing, 1st chapter is ok but then it goes downhill Don't waste your credit What disappointed you about Arctic Chill? This book was boring beyond measure. It never went anywhere.

By Its Cover Audiobook by Donna Leon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Leon) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:30:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Its Cover Subtitle: Commissario Guido Brunetti, Book 23 Author: Donna Leon Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 258 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Donna Leon's critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti series has attracted listeners the world over with the beauty of its setting, the humanity of its characters, and its fearlessness in exploring politics, morality, and contemporary Italian culture. In Leon's novels, the beloved conversations of the Brunetti family have drawn on topics of art and literature, but books are at the heart of this novel in a way they never have been before. One afternoon, Commissario Guido Brunetti gets a frantic call from the director of a prestigious Venetian library. Someone has stolen pages out of several rare books. After a round of questioning, the case seems clear: The culprit must be the man who requested the volumes, an American professor from a Kansas university. The only problem-- the man fled the library earlier that day, and after checking his credentials, the American professor doesn't exist. As the investigation proceeds, the suspects multiply. And when a seemingly harmless theologian, who had spent years reading at the library turns up brutally murdered, Brunetti must question his expectations about what makes a man innocent, or guilty. Members Reviews: Colacci is BACK!!! How delighted I was to hear David Colacci narrating this series again. His performance is perfect, as always. But the story is too brief by far, and it ends so abruptly I was caught completely off-guard. Ms. Leon left me sorely missing the familial warmth of earlier mysteries and the wonderful and wry humor of Senorina Electra, along with the many other riches of most Guido Brunetti stories. It is still a 5-star listen, but be prepared for an almost breathless pace compared to the slow and steady soulfulness and the intelligent and cultured ruminations we've come to expect from Comissario Brunetti! Finely crafted, believable characters and situations, up to her usual excellence. More books, many more books please Leon keeps on doing it, and keeps on doing it well. As usual, she starts with some small fact of life, and drop by drop builds a sandcastle that can withstand all waves, based on a current social issue or perhaps even a trial. Her characters are believable and stay so from one book to the next, becoming people you know and usually like. Her stories are solid in themselves and do not depend on gratuitous sex or violence. its not that there isn't a dead body or two or that married or unmarried people sleep together, but if so, it's part of the tale that will keep you reading to the end. Perhaps you will reread even more than once. Interesting subject, but too short Is there anything you would change about this book? I usually enjoy Donna Leon books about Inspector Brunetti, but this one seemed very rushed, with an abrupt ending. It seemed like the author suddenly tired of the story and just wanted to get it over with. Too bad, because the subject of stolen pages from very valuable old books could have been so much more. I knew the audio would be short, but when "the end" came, I could hardly believe it. If youve listened to books by Donna Leon before, how does this one compare? There was much less interaction with Brunetti's wife and children, and his fellow police.

Time Heals No Wounds Audiobook by Hendrik Falkenberg, Patrick F. Brown - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hendrik Falkenberg) — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 09:00:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Time Heals No Wounds Subtitle: A Baltic Sea Crime Novel, Book 1 Author: Hendrik Falkenberg, Patrick F. Brown - translator Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 137 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Freshly trained detective Johannes "Hannes" Niehaus is brand new to the Criminal Investigation Department. And his partner, unconventional veteran detective Fritz Janssen, isn't the least bit thrilled to train a rookie. When a woman's body washes up on the nearby shores of the Baltic Sea, Hannes gets his first taste of real crime - and a chance to prove himself. Quickly the investigation pulls him and Fritz into a whirlpool of dangerous, decades-old cover-ups. As the death count rises, the clues begin to lead them back to the Third Reich - and to harrowing crimes some people will do anything to keep hidden. With the dead woman's beautiful assistant to protect and a missing girl to find, Hannes navigates an ever-twisting maze of concealed horrors and enduring vendettas. Will he be able to catch the murderer before another innocent life gets caught in the killer's dark plan? Members Reviews: Great Characters, Great Premise I highly reccomend this book, despite only three stars. Falkenberg is an excellent master of letters. The characters were charasmatic and well developed. I readily admit my frustration with the mystery is due to my own lack of attention. I know I mssed a couple of key moments, but that s the nature of listening to books. Still, it is a remarkably unique and surprising mystery. I did not enjoy this excellent novel This police procedural murder mystery is set in northeastern Germany on Baltic Sea coast. It is translated from German. Time Heals No Wounds is a profoundly sad and haunting story. While set in the present time the cause of the murders of the adult brother and sister goes back to Nazi Germany. I did not foresee the twist during the final hour of the novel, but it clarifies everything. I cannot recommend this novel but those who like a very sad and haunting story topped off by an unexpected twist will enjoy it. Maybe It Got Lost In Translation? I didn't pay much for this audio book, otherwise, I probably would have returned it. The plot was OK, but the writing wasn't very polished, and the dialog was sometimes painful to listen to. Maybe it just wasn't translated well, but I didn't think much of it. Interesting procedural The plot is interesting and the characters are interesting. There are good twists in the plot that kept me listening attentively. for older readers/listeners it brought back memories of a world that went haywire because of religious bigotry. unfortunately, and not just antisemitism the zealots are on the cusp of dominance unless checked from within

No Darker Place Audiobook by Debra Webb

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Debra Webb) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:54:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Darker Place Subtitle: A Thriller (Shades of Death, Book 1) Author: Debra Webb Narrator: Shannon McManus Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: They want revenge. They need each other. Detective Bobbie Gentry has one objective: to stop the serial killer who robbed her of her husband, her child, and her life. Nick Shade understands Bobbie's pain - and her desire for vengeance. He's on a mission of his own, and the murderer known as the Storyteller is next on his list. Nick knows that the best way to find his target is to stick close to Bobbie. But as she becomes more and more reckless in her attempts to lure the Storyteller out of hiding, he has to make a choice. Will he protect her from herself even if it means passing up the chance to take out one more monster? As for Bobbie, she's forced to decide just how much she can trust this stranger who knows so much about her. And both of them are about to learn whether or not two broken people can save each other. Members Reviews: Book 1 This is the first book in the series. Really enjoyed the characters. Anxious to listen to Book 2

Murder in Hindsight Audiobook by Anne Cleeland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Cleeland) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 06:03:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in Hindsight Subtitle: The New Scotland Yard Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Anne Cleeland Narrator: Marcella Riordan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 167 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Chief Inspector Acton and Detective Sergeant Kathleen Doyle know firsthand how the administration of justice can often follow a labyrinthine path. As they pursue a self-appointed judge, jury, and executioner, Acton's own questionable methods may prove his undoing. The notoriety of being married to the enigmatically brilliant Lord Acton presents its own challenges as newly promoted Detective Sergeant Doyle contends with a series of homicides that seem to point to a vigilante killer. The victims are all criminals who eluded justice - until they ran afoul of an avenger whose modus operandi is a bullet to the back of the head. The key to the vigilante's identity lies in connecting the cold cases and searching for an event that may have triggered retribution after all these years - a daunting task. Meanwhile Doyle finds herself shadowed by a mysterious figure. After the man steps forward to rescue her from harm, she wonders why he is invested in protecting her. But when she learns he's in contact with Acton's nemesis, she fears she's being used in a plot against her husband, whose personal code of justice has the potential to put his reputation - and his life - at risk. For his own part, Acton must outmaneuver an unscrupulous reporter being fed information from someone within the ranks of Scotland Yard. The stakes are high, and both Doyle and Acton must work independently to outwit the players before their lives are brought crashing down like a house of cards. Members Reviews: Not the best one in the series Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I'd rather say that I really liked two previous books in the series, thanks to twisted plot, well developed detective line, intriguing relationships and unusual characters. But this one not so much. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? I wish it would be more dynamic, less predictable, and the main character... well, I would like to see her acting more like a professional detective with special gift rather than damsel in distress with absolutely erratic behavior. Really hope that the next book will get back on trail and again will bring us all intrigue and excitement of first two books in the series. Did Marcella Riordan do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? I'm not a native English speaker and I admit that I couldn't appreciate all sorts of pronunciations but I have to say that sometimes Marcella Riordan interpretation of book's characters sounded to me annoying and distracting,especially when she spoke as the main character Detective Sergeant Kathleen Doyle. I didn't really paid it a lot of attention before as the plot of previous books completely captured me, but this time it just added negative emotion to the whole picture. Good but not the best A little too slow in story line but still good! Not the best writing in terms of developing a real mystery story. Spectacular story; outstanding performance Marcella Riordan's spot-on performance made this already nail-biting tale of suspense literally jump from its pages.

Black and Blue Audiobook by Ian Rankin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Rankin) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 14:17:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black and Blue Subtitle: Inspector Rebus, Book 8 Author: Ian Rankin Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A murdered oil rig worker. A copycat serial killer dubbed, Johnny Bible. And a reopened investigation that doesnt bode well for Detective John Rebus or his mentor, Inspector Lawson Geddes. Rebuss Scotland, along with his malt-soaked psyche, is riddled with trouble. Now hes got to tie up the loose ends if he wants to save his job - or live to see another dark Edinburgh day. Members Reviews: Excellent story but the narration poor. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes.You feel every emotion that Rebus goes through and Rankin, as ever, brings the listener right into his world which, for me, creates a wonderful escape. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, the flow of the story was perfect with a few themes throughout that you could feel were being put together. I was dying to hear if he would be able to pull it off which, of course, he did. What didnt you like about Michael Pages performance? Much of the time I had no idea which character was talking, especially when Rebus was talking to "Jack". Rebus had 2 or 3 different accents and the character Lumsden, who said he was from Gillingham (south coast of England), had an accent that was at times either Yorkshire (north of England) or Scottish. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Yes. Any additional comments? A wonderful story, perhaps James McPherson can be asked to re-record it. Wow! One of the best books I have ever listened to definitely the best of the rebus series so far. The multiple plots all converging in to a climactic finish was great. Narrator is Horrible The story is good but the narrator is incredibly bad. Doesn't do different voices. Just growls in a different key. Too annoying to listen to. Poor reading Not sure if the problem is with Mr Page or the producer but his pronunciation of Scottish place names is dreadful. The Glasgow suburb of GOVAN has a short "o" sound like the sound in "up". His biggest mistake takes him back to Edinburgh where Gorgie has two hard "g"s. Additionally his Scottish dialects are unconvincing. Great Story nonetheless Interesting story based on true life Again Rebus delights & gets his man - I also really enjoyed the delving into Rebus' personal life and thoughts this time

Fatal Flaw Audiobook by Marie Force

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marie Force) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:22:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Flaw Author: Marie Force Narrator: Felicity Munroe Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-12 Publisher: Carina Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 363 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Back from their honeymoon, Senator Nick Cappuano and D.C. Police Lieutenant Sam Holland are ready for some normalcy after the whirlwind of their wedding, but someone has other plans for them. When Sam discovers wedding cards containing thinly veiled death threats, she's not sure if she or Nick is the target. Already on edge, Sam and her team start investigating a series of baffling murders. The victims are wellliked with no known enemies, and the murders are carried out in a clean and efficient manner. Unable to find a clear motive for the deaths, she feels like she's chasing her tail. With no obvious connection between the victims, Sam soon suspects that she may be the ultimate prize in the killer's clever game. When the danger starts to hit a little too close to home, she has two goals: find the elusive murderer and manage to live long enough to enjoy her happilyeverafter. Book 4 of the Fatal series. Members Reviews: I loved this book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The story was very well written and the characters feel real What was one of the most memorable moments of Fatal Flaw? The party at Sam and Nicks house Have you listened to any of Felicity Munroes other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes...I really like the way she narrates and her voice is easy to listen to. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, and I did listen to it all in one sitting...more than once! Any additional comments? I absolutely love Marie Force and the whole Fatal Series...I would love to see her other series released by Audible as well Fatal Flaw I hope there's more to come. I love the Fatal Series. I didn't think I would, but I was totally mistaken. Thanks Marie Force. Ok but villain was a little weak This book seemed more like an effort to develop some characters/relationships and less about thriller and who-dun-it mystery, which is ok. It still kept me listening. Narrator was great. Hopefully it was a set up for the books to come. Copy CAT What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This book was so much like a famous writer that has written dozens like this that it made this book boring to say the least. It had similar names characters even the wedding of the detective. The only difference was that her husband was a senator. What do you think your next listen will be? unknown Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Felicity Munroe? not sure If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Fatal Flaw? the entre book, I would say it is too much a copy cat! Any additional comments? Her other books, the series ones were good this one was a total/complete let down! Nothing Flawed with the Fatal Series What made the experience of listening to Fatal Flaw the most enjoyable? Marie Force has created a strong cast of characters that I enjoy reading about in each book in this series. I sincerely hope she continues with this series. What was one of the most memorable moments of Fatal Flaw? The heroine and hero have such a great love story and are so supportive of each other's dreams. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The nation's capitol has never been hotter. Any additional comments? I hope there are many more stories in Marie Force for the Fatal series.

Paw and Order Audiobook by Diane Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Diane Kelly) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:59:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paw and Order Subtitle: Paw Enforcement, Book 2 Author: Diane Kelly Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: After capturing the notorious Fort Worth "Tunabomber", Megan and Brigit are practically celebrities. Which is why the police chief lassoed them into doing rodeo duty - mostly as a public relations stunt for the department. Megan's not a fan of calf roping, bull riding, or goat milking contests. But when a thief appears to be working the circuit, her trusty K-9 partner starts sniffing for clues.... The culprit is Robin Hood, a young Texas golddigger who steals from the rich to give to the poor - namely herself. With Brigit hot on the trail, Megan has to juggle her on-again, off-again reputation in the FWPD with her on-again, off-again relationship with sexy bomb-squader Seth Rutledge. This time Megan is determined to rope in her suspect and her man...before chaos and/or her trusted furry partner is unleashed. Members Reviews: Good story with dogs I love dogs so that was a big plus in this story, although I would say the dogs do have a big part in the story, it's not so big as to put off non dog lovers, and not as big as I would have expected - not like a Chet and Bernie mystery which is mainly dog, more like an Andy Carpenter book where the dogs are an integral part but the mystery and human characters are in the forefront. There are a few very brief, scattered chapters that give the dog's point of view but as I said, very brief and very few, so it seemed almost an afterthought than part of the story. However, I immensely enjoyed the book - kind of like a Stephanie Plum book although not quite as funny, and with a dog. Great book Totally loved both books. When is the next one coming out. Loved the positive feelings during the book Fun, easy listening What made the experience of listening to Paw and Order the most enjoyable? The second book was not quite as gripping as the first, but all in all a good listen, especially if you're a dog lover. I thought the romance back and forth got a little old, but was pleased with the ending. Who was your favorite character and why? Bridgette, of course! Great dog story with a nice human complement What did you love best about Paw and Order? Great little romance for the humans and the dogs, but not to goofy and stupid. What other book might you compare Paw and Order to and why? If you like Diane Kelly, you will like Donna Ball's Raine Stockton series. Great book. Love the Dog Chapters. Loves it. The story flows well and I especially loved the mini chapters where the dog 'Sgt Bridget" was talking.

The Mercedes Coffin Audiobook by Faye Kellerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Faye Kellerman) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:37:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mercedes Coffin Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Fifteen years later, the high-tech CEO reads about another execution-style murder; this time the victim is a Hollywood music producer named Primo Ekerling. There is no obvious connection, but the case is eerily similar to Little's, and Genoa feels the time is right to close Dr. Ben's case once and for all - offering the L.A.P.D. a substantial financial "incentive" if justice is finally served for Little. Lieutenant Peter Decker resents having to commit valuable manpower to a 15-year-old open case simply because a rich woman says "Jump!" Still, the recent murder of Primo Ekerling does bear a disturbing resemblance to Little's case, even though two thug suspects are currently behind bars for the Ekerling murder. Decker can't help but wonder about a connection. His first phone calls are to the two primary investigators in the Little case, retired detectives Calvin Vitton and Arnie Lamar. Lamar is cooperative, but Vitton is not only reluctant to talk, he winds up dead of a suspicious suicide 12 hours later. Decker's team of top investigators not only includes his favorite homicide detectives, Scott Oliver and Marge Dunn, but also his newly minted Hollywood detective daughter, Cindy Kutiel, whose help proves to be invaluable. A relentlessly gripping tale spun by a master, Faye Kellerman's The Mercedes Coffin races through a dangerous urban world of fleeting fame and false dreams, making heart-pumping hairpin turns at each step of a terrifying journey, where truth and justice are fine lines between life and death. Editorial Reviews: Golden Voice George Guidall turns Kellerman's 17th novel featuring LAPD Lt. Peter Decker and his wife, Rina Lazarus, into an intimate listening experience. Computer billionaire Genoa Greeves insists that the LAPD look into a 15-year-old cold case, the homicide of Bennett Alston Little, her favorite high school history teacher, whose bound body the police found, with three shots in the back of his head, in the trunk of Little's Mercedes. The investigation falls to Decker. Guidall's skill at changing voices and accents makes Kellerman's secondary characters ring with truth, while he brings warmth and familial affection to the Decker/Lazarus relationship. Members Reviews: Wonderful people - Decker and his wife and family I really enjoy Faye Kellerman's writing and her characters. I enjoy them as people; they're ethical and real. This story is as gripping as the others. I wish only that there were more of her books that were unabridged on Audible. I only read full versions. A loose book The Mercedes Coffin starts with promised and weaves a good web of intrigue for the first half. However, Ms Kellerman finishes poorly with a loosely developed plot and conveniently uses death of main characters to avoid having to spin a reasonable web to answer the many questions regarding the crimes involved in the plot. She fails to bring the plot to a plausible conclusion, choosing instead to allow the main character to "guess" at what might have happened. Some readers may enjoy a book where many loose ends remain. However, this reader prefers an author, such as David Baldacci, who weaves a complex plot but closes the mystery with facts, rather than suppositions. I, for one, will not invest any more money or time in Ms. Kellerman books. I am a true fan, but.... This was not the author's best work.

Sacred and Profane Audiobook by Faye Kellerman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Faye Kellerman) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:01:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacred and Profane Subtitle: A Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus Novel Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: Mitchell Greenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 391 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Two human skeletons, charred beyond recognition, are identified by a forensic dentist as teenage girls - and for Decker, the father of a 16-year-old daughter, vacation time is over. Throwing himself professionally and emotionally into the murder case, he launches a very personal investigation: a quest that pulls him deep into the crack dens of Hollywood Boulevard and painfully close to the children of the streets and a nightmare world he must make his own. Critic Reviews: "Kellerman brings the case to a resounding resolution, suggesting as well a believable conclusion to Pete's personal dilemma even as she leaves his future with Rina unresolved." (Publishers Weekly) "Bold, taut, with an artful fusion of the down-and-dirty with characters whose personal lives we care about and whose spiritual and emotional growth are as compelling as the events themselves." (Sue Grafton) "Moves crisply and the characters are deep and well drawn - Faye Kellerman is a talented writer." (Chicago Sun-Times) Members Reviews: Love this book and this series! I really like the balance of police procedural, personal relationships and information about the Jewish faith that Faye Kellerman creates in this series. The characters are well-drawn, and the interactions among them very believable. This book deals with the discovery of two bodies by Rina's son, just at the beginning of the book, and the plot involves investigating some of the darkest corners of humanity to solve their murders. However, Peter Decker, the police sergeant who is both there at the original discovery of the bodies and works the case, finds himself torn as the depravity he has to face leads him to question the faith he has been moving toward and brings enormous tension to his relationship with Rina. This is a book with a few somewhat graphic scenes, and I generally prefer not having to listen to descriptions of that sort. But I felt that they were handled by the author as well as possible. This book was written in 1987, which helps provide some understanding of differences between social awareness then and now. I found the narration okay--usually quite good. Just now and again it seemed a little flat. Overall, this was a very good book and listen. Do not listen to in the car with children! I love this series so far. I feel I am learning so much about Jewish Orthodoxy while being entertained by very believable and exciting plots. BUT, I wish it wasn't so sexually graphic. I've decided to download the next in the series because I really do like the characters and I love murder mysteries. We'll see. . . JT Kellerman weaves the mystery of the crime with the mystery of personal relationships that makes the novel alive and real. The realty of how love can motivate one's actions is well written in this novel. Terrific Book I really enjoyed this book - even though I guess it's one of her older ones. I especially enjoyed the history of the Jewish religion. Music, bad idea I like the series a lot, but I REALLY don't like the music at the end and beginning of chapters. Stop that!

Last Laugh Audiobook by Ben Rehder

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ben Rehder) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 00:46:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Laugh Subtitle: Blanco County Mysteries, Book 11 Author: Ben Rehder Narrator: Johnny Peppers Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Benjamin Michael Rehder Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When a Blanco County hog hunter goes missing after a fight with his girlfriend, it's not a laughing matter - even when one of today's hottest blue-collar comedians is a suspect. Game warden John Marlin joins forces with the sheriff's department once again to root through the clues and discover the truth. Meanwhile, two of the county's most notorious poachers - Red O'Brien and Billy Don Craddock - decide to launch an investigation of their own, and the cops are not amused. Members Reviews: Blanco County Fun Always excited when a new book comes out in this series. This one didn't disapppoint. Love the characters and the humor! I really enjoy this author's books. 'Be read nearly all of his books. They are funny, full of mystery. This book is good, but the ending was loose. The ending is just too loose. Great book Great book in a great series, kept me in suspense and did not want to put it down. Five Stars The only problem is waiting for the next book!!! Brightens my day Love the characters, dialogue rings true and at times really funny, good plot. I love this series.

Gun Machine Audiobook by Warren Ellis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Warren Ellis) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:18:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gun Machine Author: Warren Ellis Narrator: Reg E. Cathey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 423 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Warren Ellis reimagines New York City as a puzzle with the most dangerous pieces of all: guns. After a shootout claims the life of his partner in a condemned tenement building on Pearl Street, Detective John Tallow unwittingly stumbles across an apartment stacked high with guns. When examined, each weapon leads to a different, previously unsolved murder. Someone has been killing people for 20 years or more and storing the weapons together for some inexplicable purpose. Confronted with the sudden emergence of hundreds of unsolved homicides, Tallow soon discovers that he's walked into a veritable deal with the devil. An unholy bargain that has made possible the rise of some of Manhattan's most prominent captains of industry. A hunter who performs his deadly acts as a sacrifice to the old gods of Manhattan, who may, quite simply, be the most prolific murderer in New York City's history. Warren Ellis's body of work has been championed by Wired for its "merciless action" and "incorruptible bravery", and steadily amassed legions of diehard fans. His newest audiobook builds on his accomplishments like never before, announcing Ellis as one of today's most daring thriller writers. This is 21st-century suspense writ large. This is Gun Machine. Members Reviews: Perfect marriage between writer and narrator Would you listen to Gun Machine again? Why? Ellis' gritty prose paired with Reg E. Cathey's narration give this whole piece a level of street, humor and realism that makes for an enjoyable listen. What did you like best about this story? Ellis takes what is on the surface could be an episode of Criminal Minds and infuses it with great banter and a unique take on pathology/mythology. The banter between cops is funny without being campy. Any additional comments? Smart writing. Good story. Wonderful narrator. More by him, please! Maybe 3 stars? Would you listen to Gun Machine again? Why? I am ambivalent about "Gun Machine". I won't recount the plot points, because so many other reviewers have done so already, and done it very well. PROS: I really, really liked the writing style, the author is showing his comic book roots and really knows how to plot out a story. And the story starts great, with immediate action and an eerie mystery, and some funny parts too. Finally, without revealing any spoilers, there's a plot twist involving the killer that I rather liked. Not a big surprise or a big deal, but handled in a very matter-of-fact way that just appealed to me. The narrator does a good job and definitely has a way with delivering tricky/conic dialogue. CONS: But it all collapses in the last third of the novel, which is kinda slow. When the ending finally arrives, it is abrupt and flat. Also, most of the characters are common stereotypes. I am particularly tired of the lesbian with the rapacious sexual appetite who can get any beautiful, hot young thing the male protagonist/author desires; she seems to be everywhere lately. great build up, no pay off Would you try another book from Warren Ellis and/or Reg E. Cathey? The book started out amazingly.Great hook, some tragedy. Solid character building. The second act brought in some wonderful supporting characters and plot twists that only dragged you deeper into the story. The third act took all of that and chucked it in the bin leaving you with a rehashed and somewhat cliched police procedural.

Alive and Killing Audiobook by Jeff Carson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Carson) — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 06:59:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alive and Killing Subtitle: David Wolf, Book 3 Author: Jeff Carson Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-17 Publisher: Cross Atlantic Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Just for a day, Colorado cop David Wolf trades slogging through murky meltwaters and even murkier small-town politics for an overnight camping trip in the wilderness with his son. But when a man with fresh burns turns up on their trail, falling from the heavy load in his backpack and running wild from something, Wolf suspects his father-son camping trip may have just taken a turn for the worse. Unfortunately his instincts are spot on, and Wolf is forced into action with the last person he wants by his side in a deadly battle - his only son. When news of their harrowing escape from certain death travels through the valleys, local FBI agents want to take over Wolf's investigation, hoping to halt murder and corruption originating 7000 miles away in Afghanistan. Wolf ignores the FBI's order to stand down, even if the case involves a matter of national security. Not when his son's safety is at stake. In this stomach-dropping third installment of the David Wolf series, Wolf partners with a beautiful FBI agent to bust an inter-continental conspiracy threatening anyone who has the bad enough luck to stumble on it. Alive and Killing is an action-packed mystery-thriller that will grab and pin you down until the very end. Members Reviews: Exceptional Only the first 3 stories are available in this series and I have gone through all 3 in under 5 days - it is that good. And I just can't stop listening - staying up too late! This is a good ole fashion detective type series with likable, honorable good guys and gals. The bad guys are bad. David Wolf is the consummate professional, observant detective & teacher, good dad .. just have to like and root for the guy. The other cast of characters are also well developed. The story moves right along providing enough detail to bring the listener along but not so much that it bogs the story down. Sean Hopkins does a great job on this series. Just what I was looking for... Not too complicated, not too simple. not to macho, not too romantic. A believable confluence of events and an ending that ties it all up nice and neat. Thanks for the tale. Another exceptionally good Sheiff David Wolf novel Alive and Killing could be rated 4 or 5 stars. In any case it is an outstanding suspense mystery. Narration is stellar.

Blowout Audiobook by Catherine Coulter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Coulter) — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:20:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blowout Subtitle: FBI Thriller, Book 9 Author: Catherine Coulter Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A long weekend in the Poconos is cut short when Sherlock and Savich are helicoptered back to Washington to lead the investigation into the brutal murder of a Supreme Court justice. Savich allows Callie Markham, an investigative reporter for The Washington Post, to partner with local Metro Police liaison Ben Raven since she's got the inside track--she's the stepdaughter of the murdered justice. Despite Detective Raven's unwillingness to have a civilian along, Callie Markham ends up riding shotgun to help look for her stepfather's murderer. Within the next 24 hours, a Supreme Court law clerk is found murdered, the M.O. the same. Savich learns he must also solve a 30-year-old crime after a psychic encounter with the murder victim, Samantha Barrister, who suddenly appears in front of his car and hysterically pleads for his help. Savich and Sherlock discover that at the time of her death, Samantha had a six-year-old son who disappeared as a teenager. Savich is convinced the missing boy is the key. In Blowout, Sherlock and Savich are faced with two of the most baffling and shocking cases of their careers. Members Reviews: Hokey! Pathetic! I can't believe I listened to the entire novel. This is the worst Savage and Sherlock novel. Catherine Coulter can and has written more credible novels. The narration was fine. I Don't Understand Is there anything you would change about this book? I don't understand why she insists on getting people married after a week of knowing each other. The books have become predictable and the narrator makes the female characters sound like helpless women even though they are written to be strong. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? More twists and less predictable What do you think the narrator could have done better? Changed the voices of the female characters to be a bit stronger and sound smarter. Disappointing Would you try another book from Catherine Coulter and/or Sandra Burr? I'll think twice before I purchase another Coulter book/I've enjoyed Sandra Burr as a narrator in many other books. What could Catherine Coulter have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? There was to much useless info mixed in to the story, my mind kept wandering. It needed more action/suspense. Did Sandra Burr do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? She did alright, I've heard her do better. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really. Any additional comments? It took 3 attempts and I had to force myself to finish this book. great book I've enjoyed every book in the FBI series and this was no exception. You won't regret purchasing it. FBI Thriller fan since first book Would you consider the audio edition of Blowout to be better than the print version? Only did audio version Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes it is well written with alot of twist. What aspect of Sandra Burrs performance would you have changed? I did not like the way she portrayed character voices at all took away from story line was distracting . Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not really kind of slow pace.

Echoes in Death Audiobook by J. D. Robb

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. D. Robb) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:42:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Echoes in Death Author: J. D. Robb Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES... The chilling suspense novel from the author of Brotherhood in Death. After a party in New York, Lieutenant Eve Dallas rides home with her billionaire husband, Roarke, happy to be done with cocktails and small talk. After another party, not far away, a woman retires to her bedroom with her husband - and walks into a brutal nightmare. Their paths are about to collide... When the young woman - dazed, naked, and bloody - wanders in front of their car, Roarke slams on the brakes just in time, and Eve, still in glittering gown and heels, springs into action. It's been a long night for the tired homicide cop, and it's far from over. Daphne Strazza is rushed to the ER, but it's too late for Dr. Anthony Strazza. A brilliant orthopedic surgeon, he now lies dead amid the wreckage of his obsessively organized town house, his three safes opened and emptied. Daphne would be a valuable witness, but in her terror and shock the only description of the perp she can offer is repeatedly calling him "the devil"... While it emerges that Dr. Strazza was cold, controlling, and widely disliked - and that he treated Daphne like a trophy wife - this is one case where the evidence doesn't point to the spouse as the first suspect. So Eve and her team must get started on the legwork, interviewing everyone from dinner-party guests to professional colleagues to caterers, in a desperate race to answer some crucial questions: What does the devil look like? And where will he show up next? Members Reviews: Book is great but narrator sucks I own every one of the in death series and I have loved them from the beginning. This is the 1st time I purchased the audio version and will be the last. This narrator really did not do the author's words or the characters justice. That terrible accent used when relaying Roarke's words was atrocious. Excellent book Story was exceptional, as always. Must read or listen too. Absolutely love these characters the book is beautifully written. Enjoyed it Ok....Just OK Same old, same old, same old.....you can almost predict what is going to occur.....the characters are so likeable that it gives one the added incentive to continue......a interesting look into Eve's past....not quite sure how she relates this to the victims in this story.... The end has a interesting twist.....an unexpected answer to "Who Done It" Echoes In Death I have loved this series from start to finish. I have both read the books and listened to them. J.D Robb has got to be one of the best writers of all time. Can't wsit for the he t book.

Minor in Possession Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:18:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Minor in Possession Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 8 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 197 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: J. P. Beaumont's trip to Arizona turns into a nightmare when he is framed for the murder of a sleazy, teen-aged drug dealer. Check out more of mysteries. © J. A. Jance; (P)2004 Books in Motion Members Reviews: One of the best J.P. stories Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes I would because it is, so far, one of the very best J.P. stories I've listened to. What other book might you compare Minor in Possession to and why? Some of the previous J.P. stories. Which character as performed by Gene Engene was your favorite? The female Arizona detective did a good impression. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? My listening time is usually limited to only about one hour a day but several times I had problems to quit in right time while listening to this story. Any additional comments? I've been driving on those mountain roads in Arizona during a holliday trip some years ago and therefore it is easy to understand J.P.'s fear while travelling there in a small car together with a female "kamikaze driver" Always a good read The story was not Jance's best, but still kept you in suspense. I missed Seattle. And felt that J.P Beaumont was not at his best. As ALWAYS, Gene Engene's performance was so good. He pulls you into the story, so that you "see" all of the characters, and feel an integral part of the story. I love the continuity of the characters. Start "reading" at Book 1 to get the full story, otherwise you will never know the real truth about Ann Corley. Great detictive book! If you like a book that you don't know who it was till the vary end then ull love this book. J.A. Jance has a talent for writing detective novels that i personally havn't found a equal to. This book will keep u guessing till the vary end.

Reykjavik Nights Audiobook by Arnaldur Indridason

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arnaldur Indridason) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:07:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reykjavik Nights Author: Arnaldur Indridason Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 286 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The loner, Erlendur, has recently joined the police force as a young officer. The beat on the streets in ReykjavIk is busy: traffic accidents, theft, domestic violence, contraband.... And an unexplained death. When a tramp he met regularly on the night shift is found drowned in a ditch, no one seems to care. But his fate haunts Erlendur and drags him inexorably into the strange and dark underworld of the city. Members Reviews: Brings Back Memories of Reykjavik I have only had a problem with one of Indridason's stories, but this is not the one. It is another great who-dun-it with loads of twists and turns in the plot. Just when you are convinced who the killer is, another clue points you in the opposite direction. If you want to listen to a mystery by a non-US author this is a great choice. The narration is steady and keeps you interested. Try it you will like it. Slow Yet... Sort of Hypnotizing I didn't care much about the protagonist in this Indridason story, but I'm not sure that the author did much either. Rather he uses him as a blunt, plodding tool... An irresistible force to unravel a quiet little tale of violence. It's a procedural thing set in a place and just - a tad - different culture that tugged me on through this puzzle. Yep, it is well done and George Guidall as always creates a cast I'll remember. In depth character development and much more I enjoyed this book quite a bit because I have followed the saga of Erlendur, the Icelandic police detective created by Arnaldur Indridason, since I was first hooked by the book "Jar City". In fact, these stories inspired me to travel to Iceland to see first hand the kind, tough, and frank people described in his novels. This book takes us back in time to Erlendur's first case. At times, the story is quite depressing and not a little frustrating, because the reader has long since figured out the plot, while the young Erlendur cannot seem to put the pieces together. For Indridason fans, this is a must read. But I would suggest that people who have not read his books start with "Jar City" and work their way through the other novels. In addition to adding depth and dimension to Erlendur, the book gives us great insight into the Icelandic way of life. One other quibble was the choice of reader. George Guidall's voice was not well suited to the portrayal of a young man struggling to deal with his own ghosts and the sad stories he uncovers as a cop. He sounds like he is very old and world weary and barely has the energy to turn the page, not at all how the character Erlendur is tackling the crimes he has uncovered and his dogged determination to solve the multi-faceted case. Very Good Story, Well Told Would you consider the audio edition of Reykjavik Nights to be better than the print version? Oh my yes, George Guidall is a master story teller, and he conveys every nuance and does it in such a way that I am not really listening to his beautiful voice, something I usually try to do. I am simply at one with the story. What did you like best about this story? This is a prequel to Indridason's Inspector Erlandur series, featuring a young Erlandur, a new police constable on traffic duty and his persistent drive to uncover the truth about the life and death of the street person, Hannibal.

The Stolen Ones Audiobook by Richard Montanari

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Montanari) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:27:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stolen Ones Author: Richard Montanari Narrator: William Hope Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 248 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In Richard Montanari's chilling new suspense tale, a sealed-off network of secret passages connects all of Philadelphia to the killer hidden within. Luther Wade grew up in Cold River, a warehouse for the criminally insane. Two decades ago the hospital closed it doors forever, but Luther never left. He wanders the catacombs beneath the city, channeling the violent dreams of Eduard Kross, Europe's most prolific serial killer of the 20th century. A two-year-old girl is found wandering the streets of Philadelphia in the middle of the night by detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano. She does not speak, but she may hold the key to solving a string of murders committed in and around Priory Park. As the detectives investigate, more bodies are found at Priory Park, and they're drawn closer and closer to the doors of Luther's devious maze and the dark secrets of Cold River. Members Reviews: Good book-would have been better with Scott Brick What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? I don't know what is going on with some of my favorite authors these days. They come up with a winning author/narrator combination and then they switch narrators. All of Montanari's previous books have been narrated by Scott Brick who I thought performed them perfectly, Why the change to someone else? Any additional comments? This was really a good book. Richard Montanari's Bryne/Balzano team is always an exciting roller coaster of a book. From page one the listener or reader is on the edge waiting to find out "who done it". This book however gives one final shock at the end. When I thought the book was finished and was listening to the epilogue wrap everything up the last line in the book BLEW ME AWAY!!!! I had to go back and listen again, I could not believe what I was hearing. I will not spoil this for anyone and don't get me wrong, the rest of the book is good but this was GREAT!!! It's worth the credit. Really, really awesome. Would you listen to The Stolen Ones again? Why? I would 100% listen to this novel again. It was as I said, totally awesome. Twists at ever turn, and you are guessing until the end. The narrator in my opinion is also very good-- he actually does the voices of the characters pleasingly AND when he speaks as the criminals, he is haunting! What did you like best about this story? I could almost guess what was happening, but then I would be wrong. It was highly entertaining and creepy. You could also relate to the characters on an emotional level since they are quite likable which makes the storyline even better. Which scene was your favorite? The end! The last three sentences. Just great. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I was in shock! And it kept me up some nights since the thought of how the murderer reached him victims was just utterly terrifying to me. Any additional comments? Read it! But maybe not when you have to get to bed early. The Reader's Voice The story was overall good. Not to much rehashing over Colleen & Jessica's lives. However, how in the world could every single character sound bored in the story. Another, thing that bugs me about the character Colleen is they never said she was a deaf mute....so why not gave her some type of voice.

Shame Audiobook by Alan Russell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Russell) — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:46:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shame Subtitle: A Novel Author: Alan Russell Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 147 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Caleb Parker has been on the run from his past ever since his father, a serial murderer known by the name of Shame, was electrocuted by the state of Florida. Wishing for nothing more than to start life anew and away from the dark shadows of his past, Caleb tries to distance himself from his fathers legacy by moving to California. But even when hes far from his fathers killing grounds, the past catches up with Caleb when a new series of murders occurs - reminiscent of Shames brutal handiwork. Once more Caleb is thrust into the spotlight - only this time as the prime suspect. With the police hungry to convict him, Caleb seeks help from true-crime author Elizabeth Line, the very writer who became renowned by first surviving his fathers terrible crimes, and then documenting them. Shame is a nail-biting tour de force that will leave listeners glued to their seats. Members Reviews: Fast Paced Exploit of Shame Where does Shame rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the best mysteries! Who was your favorite character and why? Lola, because she adds a certain something. Have you listened to any of Luke Danielss other performances before? How does this one compare? No, but is is an awesome reader! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? True crime writing, fascination with serial killers and radio interviews bring us into the present setting of this incredibly fast paced psychological thriller were nothing is what it appears to be, not even the characters! Remarkable fluidity of the author's pen makes this an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable read. As the title implies, shame is taken under the microscope and analyzed, with twists and turns I was not able to foresee. The novel's premise describes the life of a true crime author, who focuses on a serial killer who apparently reaches out even after his execution. She is pulled back into his story and that is where this brilliantly written book starts. Enjoy! Very entertaining. Audiobook held my attention! My four year old accidentally ordered the audiobook when she grabbed my kindle and started tapping on the screen. On a whim, I decided to listen, and was taken in quite quick with the way the story developed. The audio book performance was top notch, as well! If you like mystery and suspense, give this one a shot. Now I'm interested in checking out some of the author's other books. It's a Shame I wasted a credit on this I have listened to hundreds of books and it is very rare for me to choose to stop listening mid-book. It got to the point where I was shaking my head saying "let's see - he is going to do so something else he shouldn't do so they think he is guilty". I couldn't stand it anymore. I just don't care how it ends...cause if it was up to me - with the choices he made in the book - I would find him guilty and put him away myself. What a waste of a good credit. My 8th Alan Russell novel I really liked the first seven Alan Russell novels and gave most of them 5 stars. Shame is a boring serial murder novel, a bad story As I write this I am 9 hours into this 10 hour novel and I am not going to complete it. Had it been written by an author I was unfamiliar with I would have stopped it much sooner.

Unlucky Day Audiobook by J. R. McLeay

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. R. McLeay) — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:22:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unlucky Day Author: J. R. McLeay Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-15-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: NO ONE IS SAFE... A mysterious sniper is killing random New York City citizens at the same time every day. Detective Joe Bannon and his partner Hannah Trimble follow the breadcrumb trail of clues down repeated blind alleys. With citizens fearing to venture outside, the streets of Manhattan have become nearly deserted. When the sniper begins escalating the profile of his targets, higher level government agencies are pulled in. But the shooter always seems to be one step ahead of the law and slips away whenever the authorities get close. As copycat killings begin spreading to other cities across the U.S., the President hatches a dangerous plan to trap the killer. Can Joe and Hannah catch the assassin before he executes the most closely guarded man in history? Members Reviews: Excellent Police Procedural... I really enjoyed this book a lot. This author is new to me and only has one other book on Audible that I wouldn't be interested in, however I will be keeping an eye out for him in the future. This book is an excellent police procedural with another really twisted antagonist. The two detectives investigating are under an enormous amount of pressure when a sniper begins shooting people in NYC, one person per day. He is excellent with disguises, easily covering a slight facial deformity. He's an excellent shot and he has all of the city afraid to leave their homes as all of his victims are so randomly chosen, or so it appears from the outside looking in. It becomes very personal to Joe (the male detective, his part is a woman, Hannah) when the shooter kills his wife. There are a few times they think they have him but don't. Then they do figure out who but there is no way to prove it and with his antagonistic attitude the detective has a hard time maintaining control. The ending has a good twist that I didn't see coming. Peter Berkrot does an excellent job narrating. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Serial murder by sniper in NYC A sniper starts killing random people at long distance at the same time, just after noon, each day. The Manhattan murders starts with a pregnant woman and then a cop. When Detective Joe Bannon becomes the public head of the investigation, the sniper kills his wife. Later to demonstrate the city is safe the mayor has an outdoor press conference and he is killed by the sniper. The city stays indoors during daylight hours due to fear. As the suspense builds the US president decides to make a speech in public in Manhattan. Unlucky Day builds in intensity. Then near the end there is an incredible twist. This is an excellent novel with outstanding narration. A Gripping & Realistic Thriller Im not sure when the original book was published but Im betting it was before the Vegas shooter took the lives of numerous people attending a concert. But, knowing the story around that and then reading this Unlucky Day made this story even more believable. The story also reminded me a lot of the snipers that were terrorizing the DC area years back. Seemingly random victims were being killed at random with no discernible pattern. The inclusion of how the police and FBI would profile the sniper took this book to another level.

The Reckoning Audiobook by Jane Casey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Casey) — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:09:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reckoning Author: Jane Casey Narrator: Sarah Coomes Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 482 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: To the public, hes a hero: a brutal killer who targets sex offenders. To most of Londons police force, hes the suspect in a gruesome, time-consuming case to be avoided. But to Detective Constable Maeve Kerrigan, hes a murderer - no matter the sins of his victims - and catching him is her job. Assigned to the case with the divisions unreadable new DI, Josh Derwent, young and inexperienced Maeve is determined to prove she has what it takes to make it as a female in the tough world of the London police. But for a killer who strikes with such spectacle, this one is proving remarkably elusive. And when Maeve learns his motive might be about exacting revenge, his acts of incredible violence move from abstract justice to the intensely personal, and become all the more terrifying. Unsure whom she can trust even within her own department, and knowing that her life is at stake, Maeve will have to decide how far shes willing to go to ensure justice is served. Jane Caseys taut, brilliantly executed thriller will have listeners on the edge of their seats from the opening chapter to the stunning conclusion. Members Reviews: WoW! What made the experience of listening to The Reckoning the most enjoyable? Ms. Coomes is an outstanding narrator and perfect for this story. Ms. Casey is a superb mystery writer and, in combination with Ms. Coomes story telling this story comes alive. One aspect of the performance I did not care for was switching the character that Ms. Coomes is representing between Rob and Mave. There is no difference in the voice so it becomes distracting. It is hard to tell who Ms. Coomes is speaking for. I would prefer that the narrator sticks to representing one character. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Reckoning? One very memorable moment is when Mave finds Patricia in the attic of a house that Mave and Liv broke into without a warrent. I don't want to give away the story but it will have you on the edge of your seat. What does Sarah Coomes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? As I said above, Ms. Coomes is at least 50% of the success of this story. She adds the ambiance and, with her accent, you really think and feel like you are listening to Mave. She makes the story come alive. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It did not make me laugh of cry but it did keep me on the edge of my chair. Any additional comments? Great series. I hope Ms. Casey continues to add to it. The second in a new police procedural series. The second book about Maeve, the District Constable fighting crime. In this one, shes been assigned to a new guy who is a veteran of police procedure from another district. Maeve knows right away that this is a man who doesnt like to work with women. He tells Maeve that hell do the work and the thinking and she should stay out of his way and stand around looking pretty. The two of them are to catch what appears to be a serial killer who first tortures and then kills his victims. What his victims have in common is that they are all pedaphiles with records. But now three have died. They have to uncover why they are being captured and killed. In the meantime a former gang boss who was thought to live out of the country comes back to find his daughter, who has either disappeared or been murdered.

Shutter Man Audiobook by Richard Montanari

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Montanari) — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:07:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shutter Man Author: Richard Montanari Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 198 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Billy is an excellent killer: strategic, methodical, ritualistic. If only he knew what his victims looked like. Plagued with a rare disease that prevents him from recognizing faces, Billy carries a photograph in his pocket that is his only way of identifying his next target. Killing is in Billy's bloodline as a member of Philadelphia's dangerous Farren crime family. While Billy stalks Philadelphia, Detective Kevin Byrne is assigned to a series of bizarre home-invasion cases and is joined by his former partner turned assistant district attorney, Jessica Balzano. Their investigations circle Byrne's childhood neighborhood of Devil's Pocket, and they find themselves revisiting a crime from Byrne's past that has haunted him for decades. What Byrne witnessed as a child in Devil's Pocket jeopardizes the Farren family - which makes him the next target on Billy's hit list. A multigenerational story of hardship, guilt, and redemption, Shutter Man is Byrne and Balzano's most tense and personal case to date. Members Reviews: Great Series This was very good especially with Scott Brick narrating. This is not the best storyline in the series, but Mr. Montanari never disappoints. Difficult to get engaged, but satisfying ending. I suspect this is less an issue with the print version, but between skipping from character to character and back and forth in time, I felt frustrated for at least the first third of the book and stopped listening several times. I enjoy Scott Brick's narration. I have also found the author's previous books to be satisfying, so I kept at it. Not one you want to listen to when your attention is divided. Another great story in the series I've read and listened to a few books in the series and love every one. I particularly love listening to Scott Brick narrate. He brings the stories to life. I'm seriously considering him to read my book. Can't wait to see what ride Montanari will take on next. Compelling Characters Richard Montanari has brought to life the characters we've come to love with the help of a flawless performance by narrator Scott Brick. The story, however falls a bit flat, thus 4 stars. The story is dark and fails to have an engaging plot line. The story flashes back in time and seems to have very little to do with what is going on in the present. This book is well worth a listen, but not the author's best of the series . It's okay. Shutter Man is an okay book, but I won't buy the matching hardcover or paperback this time.

The Choirboys Audiobook by Joseph Wambaugh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Wambaugh) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:28:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Choirboys Author: Joseph Wambaugh Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Partners in the Los Angeles Police Department, theyre haunted by terrifying dark secrets of the nightwatch - shared predawn drink and sex sessions they call choir practice. Each wears his cynicism like a bulletproof jockstrap - each has his horror story, his bad dream, his night shriek. He is afraid of his friendshe is afraid of himself. Critic Reviews: "Stark...orgiastic...brilliant. Wambaugh's finest book." (Los Angeles Times) 100 Must-Read Thrillers (International Thriller Writers) Members Reviews: Definitely Funny, Probably Offensive Would you listen to The Choirboys again? Why? I will listen to The Choirboys again; it's memorably funny and fast paced. As the novel is a series of vividly portrayed incidents involving various members of the LAPD nightwatch, it's easy to smile or wince at a particular anecdote - and then move on. The narrator is especially good; his voice acting is incredible. He captures the different characters precisely. It's easy to distinguish the main characters from each other and fun to do so. Frankly, the narration adds so much to the book that I'd listen again to other books the narrator has performed. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Choirboys? It's hard to say which is the most memorable moment - there are so many intense ones. There's the time Roscoe Rules learned a lesson the hard way in "The Time My Balls Blew Up". There's Harold Bloomguard's hilarious footrace with two prostitutes who refused to surrender. Or Roscoe's macabre performance at the scene of a tragic auto accident. And there are the choir practices where some of the LAPD nightwatch share their experiences, cynicism and disillusions. I read The Choirboys twenty years ago and I was amazed at how many scenes, expressions, quotes were still familiar to me. From the Roscoe's repeated threats to put a choke-hold on someone making them "do the chicken" (referring to their spasms) to Whaddayamean Dean's drunken questions. They were still familiar to me when I listened to the audio book. I read one to two books a week and it's rare that I have such strong recollections of so many scenes as I do with this novel. Which scene was your favorite? That's very difficult to say. I'll go with the scene where Roscoe Rules and his partner arrive at what might have become a fistfight between a Black man and a Hispanic man - but which is calming down and dissipating - and Roscoe manages to enrage everyone. A beat down occurs but it's Roscoe who's on the receiving end. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? There was a painfully vivid moment in one officer's background while working child abuse cases. All of the officers go to the drunken choir practices to let off steam and vent their emotions as a way of dealing with issues civilians rarely experience - but some incidents are more disturbing than others. Any additional comments? The officers are raunchy, vulgar and politically incorrect. Their attitudes with respect to women, civilians, homosexuals, racial minorities is dated; to put it mildly. They're not bad men though; they have taken a job that most of us could not handle for even a day and they generally get it done. The personal cost, though, is brutal and destructive.

Special Operations Audiobook by W. E. B. Griffin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W. E. B. Griffin) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:38:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Special Operations Subtitle: Badge of Honor, Book 2 Author: W. E. B. Griffin Narrator: Michael Russotto Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this exciting new series, W.E.B. Griffin reveals a city police force with all the authentic detail and drama that made The Corps and Brotherhood of the War phenomenal best sellers. Here is an explosive novel of the men and women behind the badge. Facing a desperate public, a hostile press, and reluctant witnesses, the Philadelphia Police Department must try and stop a new reign of violence - a terrifying spree of kidnapping and assault that has plunged the city into fear. Members Reviews: Entertaining This series was suggested to me by a cop friend. They are pretty entertaining and the characters are likable. You really don't even have to be a huge fan of cop dramas to enjoy them but it helps. They are based in the 70s so they can be dated at times but that's kind of the charm of them as well. Good story, but chock o block with anachronisms Getting lazy in research just kills a novel like this. Author needs to write 1973 on his palm... Multiple Reads!! I never tire of going back to this series for a reread! The characters are great and I love the setting in the early books, 1970's Philadelphia. Growing up in the 70's, I like the setting because it reminds me how things were, especially never being able to get in touch with someone. Life before cell phones. There is a grittiness in the books that comes with the time and Griffin captures the feeling of big city 1970's turmoil. Michael Russotto is also one of my favorite narrators. Some of the characters have similar dialects by Russotto, but his voice is great for the setting and characters. If you like Griffin's other books, you love this series. Each book gets better Each book in the series gets better! Can not put it down snd once I am done with a book, I can't wait to start the next. Awful! This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Anyone who likes repetition, overstatement and wordiness. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Michael Russotto? Just about anyone. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointed as all get out. Any additional comments? Maybe the the author is better to read than to listen to.

Bull Mountain Audiobook by Brian Panowich

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Panowich) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:00:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bull Mountain Author: Brian Panowich Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1338 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The Godfather meets Daniel Woodrell in this Southern debut, a multigenerational saga of crime, family, and vengeance. Clayton Burroughs comes from a long line of outlaws. For generations the Burroughs clan has made their home on Bull Mountain in North Georgia, running shine, pot, and meth over six state lines, virtually untouched by the rule of law. To distance himself from his family's criminal empire, Clayton takes the job of sheriff in a neighboring community to keep what peace he can. But when a federal agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms shows up at Clayton's office with a plan to shut down the mountain, his hidden agenda will pit brother against brother and test loyalties and could lead Clayton down a path to self-destruction. Members Reviews: Lawful VS. Lawless Among Blood Ties Brian Panowich's debut novel, "Bull Mountain", is without doubt a page turner, an exploration into a multi-generational criminal family from the deep, dense mountains of Northern Georgia. The author craftily develops the experiences of children coming to adulthood in a multi generational crime family living in this harsh part of the country. The novel uses the classic good vs. evil themes while also showing the grey zones as well as the complications that arise when one member of the family tries to leave the "bad" family and become "good". There is excitement, intrigue, and mystery but also because the characters are violent and crude people, it follows that there is a lot of violence in this book. The violence is not out-of-context but it is none-the-less present and harsh. The treatment of women is abusive with much violence and disrespect aimed at them throughout the criminal side of the novel which is most likely true in these types of outlaw communities. However, I experienced the characters as (sorry, folks) stereotypical (the good too good and the bad too bad) and I would have enjoyed a little more character development. Overall, I do recommend this novel for its fast pace, ongoing tension, and its historical value in exploring this family of outlaws from past to present. Comes at you like a pack of rabid canines ..it's awful not to be loved. It's the worst thing in the world...It makes you mean, and violent, and cruel. John Steinbeck, East of Eden From the first sentence of Panowich's novel, you get the feeling that you're waiting for detonation: '"Family," the old man said to no one. The word hung in a puff of frozen breath before dissipating into the early morning fog. Riley Burroughs used that word the same way a master carpenter used a hammer. Sometimes he just gave it a gentle tap....but sometimes he used it with all the subtlety of a nine-pound sledge." The same can be said of the way Panowich puts words on paper; from prose at times as dazzling as Steinbeck's and as lush as Burke's, to a complex multi-generational saga as intense as McCarthy's, and as granite-edged as Woodrell's -- the story releases itself like an exploding keg of dynamite. His characters feel saturated in violence and tragedy, bound to Bull Mountain by some family curse passed on from when Cain slew Abel.

Scent of Evil Audiobook by Archer Mayor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Archer Mayor) — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 05:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scent of Evil Subtitle: The Joe Gunther Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Archer Mayor Narrator: Tom Taylorson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When the body of a fast-living young stockbroker is found in a shallow grave, suspicion first falls on a cuckolded policeman. Lieutenant Joe Gunther investigates the increasingly bizarre details of the crime, but he's too far behind events to prevent a second murder. Indeed, whoever is responsible always seems to be a few steps ahead, as if there's a leak in the police force. Sweltering August heat does nothing to calm the increasingly agitated town selectmen, who demand results. Members Reviews: Almost earns 5 stars! Scent of Evil is Book 3 in the 28 novel Joe Gunther police procedural mystery series by Archer Mayor. Of the five series novels I have listened to it is easily the best due mostly to the way suspense is built. Tom Taylorson does an excellent job of narration. Good enough A nice easy listening mystrry, the reader 's voice comfortable to curl up with. If you like lots of police procedural,, you will like this one. Too much foul language There is entirely to much foul language within the story line. I found it to be very uncomfortable to listen to the narrative. OK plot, awkward writing The plot is good. Brattleboro setting is refreshingly different. Nice sense of place. The characters are likeable -- and it's a relief to read a police novel where the mayor or the police chief or the detective's best friend is NOT the murderer. But for me the writing was like fingernails across a blackboard. Too many usage mistakes and wrong-word errors. If this sort of thing doesn't bother you, good novel. If this sort of thing does bother you, beware.

Drained Audiobook by E.H. Reinhard

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (E.H. Reinhard) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:18:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Drained Subtitle: An Agent Hank Rawlings FBI Thriller Series, Book 1 Author: E.H. Reinhard Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A known serial killer is once again taking lives in Chicago. Bodies drained of blood are being strewn across the city. For former Tampa homicide sergeant, Hank Rawlings, tracking down the man responsible for the killings becomes his first assignment at his new position, agent in the FBI's homicide division of the serial crimes unit. Almost before the ink dries on the new job's acceptance papers, Hank finds himself in Chicago, knee-deep in an investigation with a mounting body count. While every lead brings him and his partner closer to the killer, the one that puts them directly in front of him threatens them most. Members Reviews: Super Thriller - O wanted more!! Have you listened to any of Todd McLarens other performances before? How does this one compare? I have never heard anything Todd McLaren has narrated before but would definitely listen to and recommend him as a narrator. I thought he did a great job. Any additional comments? This book reminds me very much of the Owen Laukkanen books (The Professionals, The Stolen Ones & more). The protagonist in this book Hank Rawlings and his partner are following the trail of a serial killer who drains the blood from his victims and leaves their bodies in not too hidden places around the city. This you can read in the book description. What you can't read in the synopsis is the really great bantering that goes on between the partners. You also won't get the hysterical control his wife has over the mundane things in his life. Things like picking out what car they buy or what clothes he's going to wear - like a pink tie so he will stand out and be noticed but is considering letting him pick out his own clothes to see how he does!Meanwhile you find out early on who the killer is but obviously the thrill is in the chase. I really really liked this book and hope that this is just the beginning of a new series. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. CREEPY AND REALISTIC Good story, liked the partner relationship. The killer was creepy and realistic. It could have been longer or differently paced maybe? not sure, but something was missing. I wish there were more E.H. Leinhard audiobooks... ...in both the Agent Hank Rawlings series and the Lieutenant Kane series. Thanks to Audible listener Shelley's review I became aware of Drained being available at Audible. Drained is an outstanding FBI serial murder thriller. Boring No character development but boring descriptions of everyday character life. The author does little beyond giving you a heinous serial crime. Boring The premise of the story had potential but the execution was boring. The book becomes mired with police procedure. I expected a fast past story with agents working by the seat of their pants with the tension of preventing another murder. I should have given the Amazon ratings more credence.

Remains of Innocence Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:28:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Remains of Innocence Subtitle: A Brady Novel of Suspense Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 584 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Sheriff Joanna Brady must solve two perplexing cases that may be tied together in New York Times best-selling author J. A. Jance's thrilling tale of suspense that brings to life Arizona's Cochise County and the desert Southwest in all its beauty and mystery. An old woman, a hoarder, is dying of emphysema in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. In cleaning out her house, her daughter, Liza Machett, discovers a fortune in hundred dollar bills hidden in the tall stacks of books and magazines that crowd every corner. Tracing the money's origins will take Liza on a journey that will end in Cochise County, where Sheriff Joanna Brady is embroiled in a personal mystery of her own. A man she considers a family friend is found dead at the bottom of a hole in a limestone cavern near Bisbee. And now there is the mystery of Liza and the money. Are the two disparate cases connected? It's up to Joanna to find out. Members Reviews: Terrible Narrator Where does Remains of Innocence rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was an interesting storyline but the terrible narration took away from the audio book. How could the performance have been better? The narrator could have acted like she was enjoying reading the story. I've heard children with more emotion in their reading than this narrator. Tired Narrator What did you like best about Remains of Innocence? What did you like least? The two separate stories are intriguing and held my interest. I kept listening because of the story. The narrator was awful. I've read Joanna Brady mysteries previously and have imagined her as energetic but in the hands of this narrator she is tired and a "one note" character. Who was your favorite character and why? The book is read with such low energy I can't say I had a favorite character, it was the plot that was my favorite part of the book. How could the performance have been better? Another narrator with more energy would definitely be in order. With audio books the narrator is the make or break part of the book. In this case the reader "broke" the book. Interesting Story; Awful Narration Another good one from J.A. Jance. The narration was terrible. The book was not "performed." It was simply read. For the first 1/3 of the book there was no voice change at all from man to woman to adult to child. An identical voice for all. This meant paying close attention to a conversation because it was easy to lose track of who was talking. Then suddenly, one of the lead characters developed a slight Boston accent. This (as opposed to the story line) almost made me jump out of my chair. Then the accent went away; later it came back; and so on. There were a few other stabs at the occasional accent, but for the most part everyone had the same voice. This was really strange. I love all JA Jance stories! I like that her stories have great plots but don't have unnecessary foul language, sex for the sake of sex and explicit violence. Sheriff Brady Shines This was my introduction to Janices series. And even though you have to suspend belief in parts of the plot, the book still shines. Sheriff Brady is a great female lead that is definitely a role model. I really enjoyed and could relate to all of the characters.

Murder in Containment Audiobook by Anne Cleeland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Cleeland) — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:20:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in Containment Subtitle: Doyle and Acton Scotland Yard Mysteries, Book 4 Author: Anne Cleeland Narrator: Marnye Young Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-17 Publisher: Anne Cleeland Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: In this, the fourth installment of the Doyle and Acton mystery series, Detective Sergeant Doyle realizes that several apparently unrelated murders are actually "containment" murders - murders to contain an ominous scandal that could reach into the highest levels of Scotland Yard's CID. In the process of tracking down the killers, however, she comes to the unsettling conclusion that Chief Inspector Acton has committed a containment murder or two of his own. Members Reviews: Poor narrator does huge disservice to a fine book I was thrilled when I discovered that the 4th novel in Anne Cleelands Acton and Doyle series had been released by Audible, and immediately purchased it as I own all novels in this series and have read them over and over. This is a superb series, compelling and well crafted, about a modern-day husband and wife who work at Londons Scotland Yard. The husband, Michael Sinclair, Lord Acton, is of the British peerage and is a powerful Detective Chief Inspector. He is wealthy and a more than a bit aloof, and is known throughout the Yard as Holmes for his intelligence and almost mystical talent in solving crimes. Kathleen Doyle, his wife, is Irish and was a lowly first year Constable at Scotland Yard when she met DCI Acton, but the chemistry between them was immediate, and to make things even more interesting she is a bit fey and can tell when someone is lying. Together theyre an excellent, if sometimes unconventional, team. All of the characters both the two major ones and all of the supporting ones are complex, fascinating and enjoyable studies and at times even overshadow the main crime/mystery. The audio narrator for the first three books in this series is fabulous. So I had High Hopes for this latest release and could hardly wait to listen to it. Ugh! Was I ever disappointed! A new narrator was chosen and, to put it bluntly, she does an incredible disservice to the great writing. Although Ms. Young attempts to speak with an Irish accent, she fails miserably. She slurs words, swallows parts of many words (for instance often saying at instead of that, could instead of couldnt, inact instead of in fact, medially instead of immediately etcetcetc), mispronounces words (took me a while to guess a reporcher was really a reporter, and that slint really meant silent) and often leaves words out entirely. Her style of narrating is uneven; she pauses in the middle of some sentences, then rushes and reads other sentences altogether in a jumble. She makes little or no attempt to distinguish between characters voices, so during many conversations its difficult to determine who is saying what, as theyre all read in the same peculiar faux accent, whether theyre Irish characters or not. After five chapters I was so frustrated with trying to make sense of what the narrator was saying or attempting to say that I had a roaring headache. I stopped, unable to endure any more. Not only is this book poorly narrated, but the audio editing is terrible as well. Just in the five chapters I struggled through there were dozens of pops, skips, repeats and sound fading in and out. So very disheartening! I hope Audible will refund my money.

Manhattan Is My Beat Audiobook by Jeffery Deaver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffery Deaver) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:14:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Manhattan Is My Beat Subtitle: Rune Series, Book 1 Author: Jeffery Deaver Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Five feet two inches of slick repartee, near-purple hair, and poetic imagination, 20-year-old Rune hasn't been in Manhattan for very long. But she's crafty enough to have found a squatter's paradise in an empty TriBeca loft and a video store job that feeds her passion for old movies. It's a passion she shares with her favorite customer, Mr. Kelly, a lonely old man who rents the same video over and over. The flick is a noir classic based on a real-life unsolved bank heist and a million missing dollars. It's called Manhattan Is My Beat. That's the tape Rune is picking up from Mr. Kelly's shabby apartment when she finds him shot to death. The police suspect a robbery gone wrong, but Rune is certain the key to solving the murder is hidden somewhere in the hazy, black-and-white frames of Mr. Kelly's beloved movie. But as Rune hits the mean streets of New York to find answers, she gets caught up in a dangerous adventure more chilling than anything Hollywood could dream up. As her story draws to its terrifying conclusion, Rune's final close-up may include the killer of a costar. Critic Reviews: "Deaver writes with clarity, compassion, and intelligence, and with a decidedly human and contemporary slant" (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Terrible book and performance Would you try another book from Jeffery Deaver and/or Tanya Eby? No, I would not try another book from Tanya Eby nor Jeffery Deaver Would you be willing to try another one of Tanya Ebys performances? Absolutely NOT What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Definite disappointment

Bad Wolf Audiobook by Nele Neuhaus

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nele Neuhaus) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 01:24:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Wolf Subtitle: Bodenstein & Kirchhoff, Book 2 Author: Nele Neuhaus Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 333 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The thrilling next book in the internationally best-selling series that began with Snow White Must Die On a hot June day the body of a 16-year-old girl washes up on a river bank outside of Frankfurt. She has been brutally murdered, but no one comes forward with any information as to her identity. Even weeks later, the local police have not been able to identify her. Then a new case comes in: a popular television reporter is attacked, raped, and locked in the trunk of her own car. She survives - barely - and is able to supply certain hints to the police having to do with her recent investigations into a child welfare organization and the potential uncovering of a child pornography ring with members from the highest echelon of society. As the two cases collide, Inspectors Pia Kirchhoff and Oliver von Bodenstein dig deep into the past and underneath the veneer of bourgeois society to come up against a terrible secret that is about to impact their personal lives as well. In Nele Neuhaus' second US publication of her enormously popular series, tensions run high, and a complex and unpredictable plot propels her characters forward at breakneck speed. Critic Reviews: "Neuhauss sequel to Snow White Must Die demonstrates the authors maturing skills...this nuanced effort suggests why the author is a bestseller in her native Germany." ( Publishers Weekly) "[T]his thriller works! Fans of Jo Nesbös gritty thrillers will enjoy the intricacies of the plot." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: A Grim Tale The Atlantic ocean seems to have gotten a little smaller since the success of Larsson's Dragon Tattoo series. Foreign modern crime thrillers have gained momentum, the translations giving us access to authors like Nesbo, Vargas, Lemaitre, Indridason, Mankell, et al. When Nele Neuhaus' Snow White Must Die appeared in book stores I had high hopes, largely based on high praise and a catchy title (I'm not chic enough to claim, *I simply adore European novels*) . . . turned out to be more a tumble to the ground than an all out splatt. Regrettably, not enough of a nose-dive to keep me from reaching out again to this German author. This is gritty, brutal, and for the hard-gutted. (Sounds fun, no?) Subject matter aside (I dealt with much worse cases of abuse in my profession, and am sadly too familiar with the subject), the book was tough for me to get through because of a disconnect that went beyond a language barrier. Authors that have previously tackled such heinous topics successfully have wisely layered a foundation for contained depravity as the story evolves, a kind of etiology that establishes a psychological contract between the author and reader. I now understand the importance of that structure, that 'leash to incredulity' and shock -- without that understanding, this kind of crime, especially dealing with children, lacks the human dimension and becomes perverse sensationalism. The best authors in this genre are able to make atrocities as palatable as possible because of talent/great writing.

Cold Snap Audiobook by Allison Brennan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Allison Brennan) — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:06:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Snap Subtitle: Lucy Kincaid, Book 7 Author: Allison Brennan Narrator: Kate Udell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The Kincaid Family Christmas Reunion is threatened by murder.... All Roads Home On his way home to San Diego, P.I. Patrick Kincaid takes a detour through San Francisco to check on the wellbeing of a family friend who's mysteriously been unreachable. What he doesn't expect is to be shot at before he can find out why attorney Elle Santana won't ask the police for help in finding a missing girl. Soon, he's on the run from both good guys and bad as he and Elle race to find the witness and take down a sweatshop run by a corrupt businessman with a penchant for violence. Lead to Dead Ends Newly sworn FBI Agent Lucy Kincaid can't remember the last time she spent the holidays with her whole family, but getting home by December 25th is proving to be a bit of a problem. A blizzard shut down the airports and she and her boyfriend Sean Rogan are stuck in a Denver hotel...with a dead body. And if that wasn't all, back in San Diego Colonel Kincaid ends up in the hospital, where an even greater danger awaits...a man with a vendetta who will kill anyone who gets in his way. This Christmas, the Kincaid family needs nothing less than a miracle to survive. And time is running out. Cold Snap is the seventh Lucy Kincaid Novel from New York Times best-selling author Allison Brennan. Members Reviews: This is not for mystery / thriller vetrans A family who loves each other, sweetness oozing out of each line of communication, all involved in police / PI or FBI etc. All love each other and this nice loving family solves mediocre crimes - 3 in this one book while busy expressing love for each other.This is not meant for folks who like Micheal Connely.This is for people who want to grow out of Nancy Drew. I am stunned at the high ratting these series is getting. To many little stories in this book. I had trouble with this book because it jumped from one story to the next. I like this author, but would prefer her to write one story, and save the next two for another book. Bla Bla I couldn't get through this one. Horrid.. No investment in the characters, which were way too many.. I was lost. waste of credit

Will to Live Audiobook by Rachel Amphlett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rachel Amphlett) — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 23:17:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Will to Live Subtitle: Detective Kay Hunter, Book 2 Author: Rachel Amphlett Narrator: Alison Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-17 Publisher: Saxon Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Reputation is everything. When a packed commuter train runs over a body on a stretch of track known to locals as "Suicide Mile", it soon transpires that the man was a victim of a calculated murder. As the investigation evolves and a pattern of murders is uncovered, Detective Sergeant Kay Hunter realizes the railway's recent reputation may be the work of a brutal serial killer. With a backlog of cold cases to investigate and attempting to uncover who is behind a professional vendetta against her, Kay must keep one step ahead of both the killer and her own adversaries. When a second murder takes place within a week of the first, she realizes the killer's timetable has changed, and she's running out of time to stop him.... Will to Live is the second book in a new crime thriller series featuring Kay Hunter - a detective with a hidden past and an uncertain future.... Members Reviews: The Truth Will Out! I enjoyed listening to Will to Live, the 2nd in the authors Detective Kay Hunter series. In this super chilling mystery, the plot is a unique one and imaginatively done, with chapters that are from the evildoers POV making it even more disturbing to hear his thoughts in his own inner creepy mind! Recent deaths on a mile long section of railway track, already known for its high rate of suicides, begin to look suspicious when a dog walker discovers a man tied down to the tracks- and its too late to stop the train. Hunter and her team do a deft job of digging back into recent suicides to find links between those, while also investigating new deaths that start happening at an alarming rate! The author has written a great female lead- she is tough, not dysfunctional, a good leader and role model. I enjoyed the subplot of her investigation into who is setting her up at her own job. Read it and find out! Here we also see more of Hunters personal life- she has a great husband and refreshing to see a healthy relationship on the pages. Overall well done and I look forward to seeing the plots get even better as the series progresses! Alison Campbell is excellent narrating, as usual, and brings the tale to life. Recommended. Another great book for to Detective Kay Hunter I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This was another great police detective thriller. As with the first one, it was gritty, realistic, and suspenseful. The author does a great job of continuing to develop the main character. The narrator also continues to do a great job of bringing this story to life. Well worth a credit, I will definitely be interested in book 3. VERY PLEASED10 Times better than book one. Thomas, in Sarasota Florida Looking forward to reading book 3. Allison Campbell, Is my favorite narrator. She is so great Love the series I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I'm a dedicated fan of detective stories and love the some of the series with strong female protagonists. This is one of the better ones I have read. No random sex scenes added for no apparent reason other than to tickle one's libido... no silly airheads... no macho- fearless, superwoman. Just an intelligent female detective... Great storylines keep me listening.

Death of a Red Heroine Audiobook by Qiu Xiaolong

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Qiu Xiaolong) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 21:17:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of a Red Heroine Subtitle: Inspector Chen Series, Book 1 Author: Qiu Xiaolong Narrator: David Shih Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Qiu Xiaolong's Anthony Award-winning debut introduces Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police. A young "national model worker," renowned for her adherence to the principles of the Communist Party, turns up dead in a Shanghai canal. As Inspector Chen Cao of the Shanghai Special Cases Bureau struggles to trace the hidden threads of her past, he finds himself challenging the very political forces that have guided his life since birth. Chen must tiptoe around his superiors if he wants to get to the bottom of this crime, and risk his career-perhaps even his life-to see justice done. Members Reviews: interesting insight into Chinese an Chines Culture The book was a nice peek into Chinese culture and how PRC society functions. The ending had a different version of a plot twist; but nevertheless, it illustrated well how the government twist things to continue it's control over the population. The added literary references an added bonus.

Payment in Kind Audiobook by J. A. Jance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:38:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Payment in Kind Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 9 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: The bloody corpses in the broom closet of a Seattle School District building looked like a classic crime of passion, but 20-year-old clues point J. P. Beaumont to something much more sinister. Check out more of mysteries. © J. A. Jance; (P)1993 Books in Motion Members Reviews: Great book and great website This website is great. Easy, fast, and inexpensive audio book downloads. I would definitely recommend it to all my audio book readers. Well Done--Enjoyed Interesting and well performed. Plot only somewhat predictable. Well enough written that I have purchased several other J A Jance books. Don't Fit In My J.P. Beaumont Top List Would you try another book from J. A. Jance and/or Gene Engene? Yes I will, several of them because J.A. Jance is one of my favorite authors. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Rather different and unexpected. What three words best describe Gene Engenes performance? He is doing a fair job but a male & female performance team would be appreciated. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? J.A. Jance is doing well in several parts of the story. Any additional comments? Too much space for that Kramer creep who turns this story to be comic. Good for insomniacs What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The story! Normally I can't stop listening, this was literally sending me to sleep. What was most disappointing about J. A. Jances story? It just didn't draw me in at all. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? I love this reader normally, he sounded bored and so I was bored. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment

Ties That Bind Audiobook by Anne Patrick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Patrick) — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:33:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ties That Bind Author: Anne Patrick Narrator: Leonor A Woodworth Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-15 Publisher: Anne Patrick Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Jo McDaniels has an unusual gift, a special tool she uses in her job. Jo is an FBI profiler with the ability to sense what victims felt prior to death; not only their emotions, but their pain as well. Sheriff Austin Garrett is willing to try anything to catch the vicious serial killer decapitating victims in his jurisdiction. He's never faced such a monster and is happy to accept FBI help, particularly from this beautiful, sassy agent. Working together, they come closer to the killer with each body - but will the monster change the game and decide Jo would be the ultimate kill? Members Reviews: Really Enjoyed! This was really really good, though I did figure out who the bad guy was early on. Jo McDaniels is an awesome character and one I know I'd love to revisit. She is smart, brave and easily to relate to. She is an FBI Criminal Profiler and very good at what she does. She also has a hidden ability, she can sense what happened with the victims of the crime. This along with her ears of experience, makes her the go to gal for all high profile cases. Then we have the Sheriff Austin Garrett. He isn't very happy to have the FBI called into his case but is willing to do anything to catch the killer that is decapitating victims. I have to say that I loved the dynamics between Jo and Austin. It felt real, though a little rushed. It started off slow but got intense towards the end. The plot was fast paced and gripping. I love a good forensics book, but when you add in Jos ability and a serial killer, then you have the makings of a great book! Thankfully, the author succeeded in making it great. Even though I had an idea of who the bad guy was, there was still enough suspicious people to keep the suspense alive throughout. In all, a really great listen. With amazing characters and a thrilling plot, this is a must read. I really hope we see these characters again soon. Leonor A Woodworth did an amazing job with Jo. She captured the fear and terror that she felt through the visions perfectly. She ramped up the tension when needed and really brought the book alive. *I received a copy of this for review. This in no way affects my thoughts.* Romantic suspense at it's best! --I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review Anne Patrick again delivers the perfect amount of suspense and romance in Ties That Bind. From the minute it started til the very end, it will keep you guessing. I love books that contain forensics, and this one was very interesting. The mind of serial killers is always very interesting. The main character, Jo, estranged from her family is called home to work a serial murder case as an FBI profiler. She works with Sheriff Austin Garrett through 6 murders and many dinners. Jo, being a psychic is able to feel the emotions of the murder victims and murderer when touching the bodies, or going to the place where the bodies were found. While listening to this book, there were several characters I thought could have done it, but as soon as I was sure of who it was, my mind was changed! Love these kinds of stories. The romance between Austin and Jo was just enough, keeping you rooting for the couple, but wanting the case to be solved. Leonor A Woodworth narrates this book. She always delivers a convincing portrayal. The inflection and emotions she conveys makes the narration full of life and always keeps me listening.

Night and Day Audiobook by Robert B. Parker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert B. Parker) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:25:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night and Day Author: Robert B. Parker Narrator: James Naughton Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: At the same time, the women of Paradise are being threatened by a tormented voyeur, dubbed "The Night Hawk," who's been scouring suburban neighborhoods as evening falls. Initially he's content to simply peer through windows, but as pressure builds, he becomes more reckless, entering homes, forcing his victims to strip at gunpoint, then photographing them at their most vulnerable. And according to the notes he's sending, he's not satisfied to stop there. It's up to Jesse to catch the Night Hawk, before it's too late. Members Reviews: Really Liked It This is one my favorites of the RBP written novels in the series as Jesse continues to evolve from cop only to town leader. Here he has to deal not only with crime but a series of sexual or sexually related situations. First the principal of the middle school does a panty check on a number of the female students in the school; naturally enough enraging the girls parents. A peeper is humiliated by a woman which serves to escalate the seriousness of his disorder. As he spirals out of control Jesse checks out the local swingers group for clues and assistance. The daughter of a couple of members in this group comes to Jesse asking him to make them stop and Jesse and Suit discover an abuser and his abused spouse; a situation Jesse deals with in a unique manner. With all this going on Jesse reunites with Sunny Randall as he moves further away from his mutually dependent relationship with his ex-wife Jen. Jen has not surprisingly gotten herself mixed up in yet another bad scene as her long term plan to screw her way to the top echelon of show business, or at least the local news goes astray. She comes to Jesse with a story that is more fiction than fact and Jesse, ever the loyal Saint Bernard comes to the rescue; along with Sunny; now there's a situation just made for a Hard R film. As always James Naughton does a masterful job in narrating; becoming the voice of Jesse Stone. An excellent listen. Fair to Midlin' Parker Robert B Parker is a master at tight storylines, great characters and perfect dialogue. This is standard Parker -- exactly what you expect, with a lot of sex driven stuff that makes me think maybe he's working out some issues. The story is listenable...but like most of Parker's stuff, it's over way too soon -- which I suppose is a good thing. Night and Day A fun read. Good story, classic Robert Parker What did you like best about Night and Day? What did you like least? Liked the story, liked the reader. For audio format, should consider omitting the "he said", "she said" tags. In the written format, they are indicators of who is talking. In the audio format, this goal could be achieved by voice inflection of the reader, with less distraction from the story. Typical Parker I enjoyed Night and Day. But then, i'm a big Parker Fan. Jesse Stone is right up there with Spencer for Parker fans. The story isn't anyhting special but Parker is second to none when it comes to dialog!

The Baltimore Chronicles Audiobook by Treasure Hernandez

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Treasure Hernandez) — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:54:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Baltimore Chronicles Subtitle: Volumes 1 - 4 Author: Treasure Hernandez Narrator: Jules Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: From the same author that brought you the Flint series, comes a new town...a new drama. Treasure Hernandez is back with her second street series chronicling both sides of Baltimore's black market. Derek Fuller is the head detective of the Baltimore Narcotics Division. His team has been assigned to take down the biggest drug operation in the city. There's only one problem...the head of the operation is his twin brother, Scar Johnson. Separated in Baltimore's foster care system, they came from two different walks of life, but both met at the top on opposite sides of the law. With the Assistant District Attorney in their back pocket, this was a marriage made in heaven - until the drama and deceit enters. Delve into this treacherous story of love, deceit, lies, and murder. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and once one brother feels betrayed, the only retribution is death. Members Reviews: 2 thumbs up Would you listen to The Baltimore Chronicles again? Why? Absolutely. Great plot, interesting characters, nicely paced. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. This book was unpedictable without being unrealistic. You want to know what's going to happen to the characters in the end, but the journey there pulls the reader in. What does Jules Williamson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He did an awesome job bringing out each character's distinct personality. He didn't just read, he performed. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes! All 18 hours if I could have. Any additional comments? I was hesitant when I didn't see any reviews but Im glad I checked this out. This should be on TV. Really enjoyed this read. A Winner Selection - Love books by TH What I loved about this book was two very distinct things it was 18 hours long and it was GOOOOOOD! I like long books, but only if they are good. The narrator, what a voice, yummm (sorry), but it added to the entire project. I live near B-more on the Virginia side and have heard about the wire etc, so to draw from that knowledge base made it so true. This was like a movie in my head. A great love, widespread corruption, deception, karma like a MUG, lol, politics, book smart w/o street smart and vice versa. Wont disappoint! Ready for more Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, the story was well put together. The voices and lingo were realistic. The people and/or situations were relatable. What other book might you compare The Baltimore Chronicles to and why? none Which character as performed by Jules Williamson was your favorite? Tiffany If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Sex and Corruption Any additional comments? The narrator was awesome! Great Job Treasure! Great story line and performance! The book kept my attention throughout the whole recording. I need more of this type of book. Sooooooooooooooo GOOD! !! Awesome read. thriller from minute one this dam roller coaster book was gripping. I mean the bomb baby. I was so gone on how each character interconnected & errr body had a vicious agendas to get to the top & all fell short from greed. I especially love how the 1 long book than the book123 shit..lol I was heartbroken when Tiffany died & Day ohhh that made me cry like really. ..

Alien Blues Audiobook by Lynn Hightower

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lynn Hightower) — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:51:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alien Blues Subtitle: Elaki Book 1 Author: Lynn Hightower Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: A jaded homicide detective working a serial murder case is teamed up with a new partner - a law enforcer from an alien race. Big-city life in the near future is full of violence and tension for Saigo City homicide detective David Silver. His latest assignment is to track down a serial killer dubbed "Machete Man" because he hacks his victims to pieces. But Silver and his partner Mel Burnett just caught a break: One of Machete Man's intended victims - an elderly woman who would've been number six - escapes. And the killer left some DNA behind. Too bad the bureaucrats in charge have brought in a third wheel to assist the Homicide Task Force. Hailing from a superior race gifted with advanced technology, the Elaki have come to Earth to advise in everything from politics to medicine to big business - and now, it seems, police fieldwork. Standing seven feet tall with scales that ripple in the breeze, String resembles a stingray and smells like fresh lime. But he's turning out to be an unexpected asset in a case that's quickly morphing into something even more sinister: a far-reaching conspiracy that could leave a lot more people dead, including Detective Silver. A twisting, complex crime tale with intriguing characters, including Silver's DEA-turned-enforcer wife, Rose, and an Elaki named the Puzzle Solver, Alien Blues realistically depicts a world in which aliens and humans can coexist. Members Reviews: A pleasent surprise I was expecting, from the summary, something like Alien Nation and a buddy flic. However, I went with the comments by other authors and am glad I did. Very character driven, interesting aliens, fast paced, and compkex people tgat weren't explained to death, making me interested in the sequels. I recommend. ... read two books in this series now and have enjoyed them both I've read two books in this series now and have enjoyed them both. Characters are complex, the world building is very interesting, the plots have plenty of action. Planning on getting the rest of the series to read. Matchless Blend of Detective Fiction and Sci Fi/Fantasy; Read This One! Alien Blues, the first in the David Silver series, was originally written in the 90âs, when I was busy returning to school, having my fourth child and raising the first three. I mention this only because I am dumbfounded that I missed this amazing series the first time around, and thatâs the only possible reason; I was too busy trying to find a few minutes in which to sleep back then. Thank goodness Open Road Integrated Media has re-published it digitally. After reading and being really impressed by Flashpoint, another of Hightowerâs terrific novels, I searched Net Galley for anything else she had written that was available to read and review, and I scored this little treasure. Itâs a brave, bold genre cross of detective fiction and science fiction, and if I can read the others in the series, you had best believe I will. First, of course, we have a murderer. Machete Man, as he is known, enjoys hacking his victims and their belongings into portable pieces. A nice touch is the would-be victim that gets away and can describe him. He hacks up all her stuff, and we know that if she hadnât been as quick as she was, she would have been among the sliced and diced items in her bedroom.

Chained Guilt Audiobook by Terry Keys

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Keys) — Thu, 11 May 2017 08:54:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chained Guilt Author: Terry Keys Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: Terry Keys Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Love is blind and lust is too... Detective David Porter had just closed the file on his latest serial killer case when horrific murders with the same MO start happening in and around Houston. A 15-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, Porter was one of the best serial killer detectives in the country, his talents known worldwide. The recently promoted officer couldn't ask for much more. He was husband to one of the hottest women on the planet, former-model-turned-news-anchor Miranda Porter. He also had two beautiful daughters. Yes, life was good... or so it seemed. A cunning serial killer was on the prowl, brutally killing every child he could get his hands on. Porter was hot on his trail, but the killer was an expert - no mistakes. A late night of work, a storm and a car accident would lead David head first into another case - a kidnapping - and this time it was personal. Could there be a connection between the two? David was staring face-first down the barrel of both cases and time was running out. Does Detective Porter have what it takes to bring these criminals to justice? Will the good life he once enjoyed elude him forever? Only time will tell. Members Reviews: Thrilling and chilling tale. If you could sum up Chained Guilt in three words, what would they be? Frightening, sad, and exciting. Who was your favorite character and why? Karen because of her sweet innocence. Did the narration match the pace of the story? Yes, but changing of characters a little boring. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Miranda is found and tells David not to feel guilty because he didn't know she was alive. Not sure I would be so forgiving. Any additional comments? Cliffhanger.

Protected by the Shadows Audiobook by Helene Tursten, Marlaine Delargy - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helene Tursten) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:38:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Protected by the Shadows Author: Helene Tursten, Marlaine Delargy - translator Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: With gang violence escalating in Goteborg, Sweden, the Organized Crimes Unit pairs with the Violent Crimes Unit to help defuse the situation. But could there be a mole on the force? In this final installment of the internationally best-selling Irene Huss Investigations, the gang warfare that has been brewing in Goteborg is about to explode. A member of a notorious biker gang has been set on fire - alive. Even in a culture where ritual killings are common, this brutal assault attracts the attention of both Irene's unit and the Organized Crimes Unit. Anticipating a counterattack, the two units team up to patrol the lavish party of a rival gang, but that doesn't stop another murder from occurring just outside the event hall. And that's not the only thing going up in flames. Someone has planted a bomb under Irene's husband's car. Fearing for her family's safety, Irene sends her husband and daughters into hiding and takes up residence at a colleague's apartment. Still, she can't shake the feeling that she is being stalked. Somehow, the gangs are always one step ahead of the police. Someone is leaking information. But who? Irene's life depends on discovering the answer. Members Reviews: I'm glad this is the last in the series. Constant doggy talk, cookery hints and tips, a preoccupation with motorcycle gangs, the main character's family bring menaced... Sound familiar? If so you have probably read one of (or all) the previous books in this series. If you haven't you may enjoy this one, otherwise you may think you are just re-reading one of the earlier ones. I have to say I really enjoyed the first couple of Irene Huss novels but I'm glad this is the last as I wouldn't be buying any more. I've tried to rate this book on its own merits but it is difficult when it is just replaying elements from the previous stories. The translator seemed to be unsure if it was intended for British or American audiences. Some terms, for example 'pacifier' are American, others, like Customs & Excise, seem to be aimed at British readers/listeners. (Even though C&E ceased to exist in the UK in 2005, long before the book was written or translated.) Some of the narrator's pronunciations were a bit idiosyncratic and did jar a bit, but only briefly. I don't think you need to have read any of the others to enjoy this one, in fact probably best if you haven't.

A Murder of Crows Audiobook by Tom Lowe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Lowe) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:17:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Murder of Crows Author: Tom Lowe Narrator: Michael David Axtell Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When Joe Billie stops a grave robber from unearthing a Seminole Indian burial site, Joe becomes the prime suspect in a bizarre murder. For Sean O'Brien, the first challenge is getting Joe to talk about the circumstances surrounding the killing. As Joe faces first-degree murder charges, O'Brien thinks he knows why his old friend is evasive. But proving it will send O'Brien deep into Seminole history to uncover a greedy killer hell-bent on creating a modern-day Trail of Tears. Critic Reviews: Winner of the 2016 Florida Book Award for Popular Fiction Members Reviews: O'Brian At His Best Another great entry from Tom Lowe in Sean O'Brian series with all the regulars including little Max the dachshund. This is the first time I have listened vs reading and found the narration to be excellent. Tom Lowe writes a spiraling sequence of events... ...That you would never think could come together but somehow he manages to wrap everything up at the end to make one heck of a really good and satisfying book. In this book Sean O'Brien's friend (a Native American) Joe Billie is accused of murdering a man he has already had a confrontation with in the past. He's arrested and Sean sets about finding the real story and person who is responsible for committing the crime. The story then becomes very convoluted at this point and many more characters come in to play, including some from Sean's past as a homicide detective in Miami. As the story unfolds so many motives also are revealed and debunked. Because many of the characters are Native American, their laws also have an impact on the investigation. The local police do not appreciate Sen's interference and block his efforts at every turn with threats of their own. This book has a realistic and satisfying conclusion. Michael David Axtell narrates this as well as the other books in this series. He does an EXCELLENT job. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. great book and reader
must listen carefully very intense and great Indian lore to learn and to understand great My first Sean O'Brien series novel by Tom Lowe I've just purchased the other 7 novels in this mystery/thriller series. Audible listener Shelley recently reviewed this novel. She is the best person to follow for those who love the mystery/thriller genre. I urge other mystery/thriller fans to read her review of A Murder of Crows and to follow her.

Outside the Law Audiobook by Phillip Thompson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Phillip Thompson) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:19:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outside the Law Author: Phillip Thompson Narrator: J. Rodney Turner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: Brash Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: There's a new badge in the land of crime fiction...and it's pinned on a man who can stand tall alongside lawmen like Raylan Givens, Walt Longmire, and Jesse Stone. Sheriff Colt Harper lives by his own moral code. His relentless crusade against drug crimes in his rural Mississippi county infuriates a Memphis mobster who sends Hack, his cold-blooded assassin, to stop him. ATF Special Agent Molly McDonough, looking to save her troubled career, follows Hack's trail of corpses to Harper's turf. The fates of Harper, McDonough, and Hack collide in a bloody, brutal showdown for justice, redemption, and survival that can only be fought outside the law. Critic Reviews: "Tough, fast-paced...Thompson's convincing characters race toward an inevitable and explosive showdown." (Publishers Weekly) "Sheriff Harper is an old-west gunfighter in the modern world. The action doesn't stop." (David Morrell, New York Times best-selling author of First Blood, the novel that introduced Rambo) Members Reviews: Great story, can't wait for more. Very well written story. Old school feel, very 1970s. The story was fast paced and had no fluff. It filled in the back stories when needed and made you enjoy the company of the characters. Small town life mixed with big city brutality brings the realities of the drug trade to life. As soon as the book was finished, I went looking for a potential next book, not because it leaves off on a cliffhanger (it does not), but because i enjoyed living in their world and did not want to leave. I highly recommend this book. J. Rodney Turner did a great job. As soon as I heard his voice, i realized he had also narrated Hell Hollow. His voice and accent bring an authenticity to the southern stories he narrates, whether it is a western, cops and robbers or coming of age horror. I definitely look forward to more by Mr. Turner in the future. I receive a free copy of this audiobook and I am leaving a voluntary review. A combo of Longmire and Dirty Harry that works... As the title suggests, Sheriff Colt Harper, takes tough and no nonsense approach to law enforcement in this fast-paced police thriller. Obviously the good guys versus the bad guys, but when revenge, remorse, and life-long relationships converge the lines between good and bad become a little blurred. Thompson characters (sheriffs, ATF agents, drug lords, hit-men, dealers, and rednecks) are well developed while taking several twists and turns along the way and come together in an explosive ending. The writing is descriptive and brings the listener right into the setting. This is complemented by the narration of J. Rodney Turner who brings the characters to life with his southern drawl in a steady paced tone. The only drawback to the narration is that I found that I was unable to lay down and listen at night as his smooth voice lulled me to sleep. I suppose that could actually be a plus in some cases. LoL I would recommend this book to those that enjoy stories about small town lawmen. A review copy of this audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in return for this unbiased review. My hope is that this review helps in your decision to obtain this book. I love a great white hat/black hat story There was no question who the good guys and the bad guys are in this story.

Yesterday Audiobook by Felicia Yap

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Felicia Yap) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:04:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yesterday Author: Felicia Yap Narrator: Rory Kinnear, Indira Varma Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: How do you solve a murder when you can remember only yesterday? Imagine a world in which classes are divided not by wealth or religion but by how much each group can remember. Monos, the majority, have only one day's worth of memory; elite Duos have two. In this stratified society, where Monos are excluded from holding high office and demanding jobs, Claire and Mark are a rare mixed marriage. Clare is a conscientious Mono housewife, Mark a novelist-turned-politician Duo on the rise. They are a shining example of a new vision of tolerance and equality - until... A beautiful woman is found dead, her body dumped in England's River Cam. The woman is Mark's mistress, and he is the prime suspect in her murder. The detective investigating the case has secrets of his own. So did the victim. And when both the investigator's and the suspect's memories are constantly erased - how can anyone learn the truth? Told from four different perspectives, those of Mark, Claire, the detective on the case, and the victim, Felicia Yap's staggeringly inventive debut leads us on a race against an ever-resetting clock to find the killer. With the science fiction world building of Philip K. Dick and the twisted ingenuity of Memento, Yesterday is a thriller you'll never forget. Critic Reviews: "At once a high-concept thriller with a sci-fi premise and an old-school noir, Felicia Yap's Yesterday is a tasty, satisfyingly grounded blend. A rich, rewarding debut that shows the ways that memory can betray us as painfully - and perhaps as inevitably - as those we love." (Andrew Pyper, best-selling author of The Demonologist) "Hypnotic and haunting, Yesterday confidently blends suspense, noir, and science fiction to construct a truly original, breathtaking story. Felicia Yap's debut is a work of genius." (Hilary Davidson, author of Blood Always Tells) "A compelling debut.... The piecing together of disparate memories and the surprise ending to this speculative fiction world will thrill mystery fans." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Tedious and boring What would have made Yesterday better? Indistinct plot complicated by needless detail, drawn out far too long, for far too meaningless of a payoff. With such a great base premise, why not include some of the intricacies of short memory? Sad to see a good idea flushed so thoroughly. What was most disappointing about Felicia Yaps story? Painfully boring plot that drags, and drags, and drags, ignoring the most interesting facet aside from diving headfirst in the tedium of diary maintenance. Listening to a blow-by-blow of an HR meeting would be more entertaining. Would you be willing to try another one of Rory Kinnear and Indira Varma s performances? Can't blame the performers -- they had terrible material to work from. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Yesterday? That whole section between chapter 1 and 31. The story gimmick is a great one. Perhaps the writer should work to to make it a central part of the plot instead of some side distraction. Any additional comments? Great idea, poorly executed. a great thriller I enjoyed it. I typically don't enjoy thrillers about mystery murders. This book has the ingredients to keep you interested and also surprised. you won't believe the last bit of chapters.

Big Lake Audiobook by Nick Russell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nick Russell) — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:12:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Lake Author: Nick Russell Narrator: Bruce Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-13 Publisher: Nick Russell Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: When an armored car hijacking leaves two men dead, Arizona Sheriff Jim Weber takes the crime personally, because one of the dead men is his brother-in-law. His hunt for the killers leads him into a world of sordid sex, deceit, and violence, with a suspect list that includes jilted women, a family of anti-government survivalists, and the beautiful wife of the richest man in town. With a plot that has more twists and turns than an Arizona mountain road, a cast of characters you won't soon forget, and a shocking ending that shakes the town of Big Lake to its very foundation, this first book in the Big Lake series will keep you captive to the very end! Members Reviews: Always Something Happening What did you like best about this story? There was always something happening. It never got boring. Just when I thought I was getting an idea of who did it the author added another twist to keep me guessing. What about Bruce Miless performance did you like? The narrator had distinctive voices for each of the main characters and his dramatic reading was very entertaining. I doube anyone else could do better. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Really loved this book Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would loved to have listened to it all at once if I had the time. The story line kept my interest. Can't wait for the next one to come out at Audible.com I couldn't finish... Any chance this mediocre book had of drawing me in was completely destroyed by the narrator. And since the rest of this series seem to be read by Bruce Miles, I doubt I will buy any more of them. I read mediocre literature all the time; for us Mystery, Crime and Thriller fans, there just aren't enough quality choices out there for prolific readers. But narration can make or break average writing. Take The Dresden Files for example. The writing, while better than this, is nowhere close to great literature, yet James Marsters' narration takes them to another level. Not so here... I got as far as chapter 10. Neither the plot, the writing, nor the dialogue was able to get me past Mile's narration. His default voice is pleasant enough and so the narrative parts were acceptable, though the cadence was too sing-songish. But for some inexplicable reason almost ALL dialogue, also too sing-songish, whether male or female, was delivered in some variation of a high pitched, strained rasp which just grated on my nerves until I could no longer pay attention to the story. The most irritating were the females. Everyone sounded the same and had the same inflection, except some were louder than others. The tone of this narration did not suit a crime novel at all. I'd say if someone wanted to read this series, the hard copies are likely to be more enjoyable. Fun read/listen Very easy listening. Entertaining. Great for listening to in the car. I highly recommend it Big lake I would very much recommend this book to anyone. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it!

Fixin' to Die Audiobook by Tonya Kappes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tonya Kappes) — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:04:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/394/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fixin' to Die Author: Tonya Kappes Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals Publisher's Summary: Kenni Lowry likes to think the zero crime rate in Cottonwood, Kentucky is due to her being sheriff, but she quickly discovers the ghost of her grandfather, the town's previous sheriff, has been scaring off any would-be criminals since she was elected. When the town's most beloved doctor is found murdered on the very same day as a jewelry store robbery and a mysterious symbol ties the crime scenes together, Kenni must satisfy her hankerin' for justice by nabbing the culprits. With the help of her poppa, a lone deputy, and an annoyingly cute, too-big-for-his-britches State Reserve officer, Kenni must solve both cases and prove to the whole town - and herself - that she's worth her salt before time runs out. Members Reviews: problematic cozy Is there anything you would change about this book? The women acted very juvenile. "Oh, he's so hot"! Really, adult women who can't act professionally when having to work with a good looking guy. That is just bad writing unless of course you think women are idiots. Would you recommend Fixin' to Die to your friends? Why or why not? Probably not. What aspect of Hillary Hubers performance would you have changed? The narration was very good. Do you think Fixin' to Die needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I think it has possibilities as a series if the main character just wasn't so dumbed down. It is a nice idea with the grandpa ghost helping out his granddaughter who has become sheriff. Any additional comments? A fun little cozy with some problems. I mostly enjoyed this but there were some negative aspects. First off, it was totally obvious very early on 'who did it'. I never suspected anyone else. Then the women in the story who were supposed to be adult professionals become juveniles when in the presence of a handsome man. Finn (Mr. Handsome), has come to town to help in the investigation of a major crime. The sheriff can't concentrate on her JOB because Finn raked his hand through his hair, or he was wearing sunglasses that made him look 'hot'. You have got to be kidding me. All of the women seem to become stupid around a handsome guy. Have they never seen a good-looking male before? It would be helpful if Sheriff Kenni was more intelligent and better at her job, The mystery is solved, but it is a fluke as opposed to rational deduction. Fixin To Die earns 5/5 Hot Brown Sandwiches! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? YES! I love audiobooks, and this one doesn't disappoint. Hillary Huber provides the perfect tone, various entertaining southern accents, and the suspense and emotion that greatly enhances the already engaging mystery. Who was your favorite character and why? Kenni is my favorite character, although I'm not sure I could be as accommodating as she is with people thinking a woman's place is somewhere else. She is a delightful, strong-willed woman who tries hard to follow some of the proper southern lady conventions, but dressed in her brown uniform her mother dislikes and her position of power as sheriff tends to put her in conflict with those demands. She has to ignore it when told a crime scene is not the proper place for a young lady or the threats that a person of interest might report her to her mama for her tone. She has good instincts, and her relationship with her mom is familiar.