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Dark Moon Audiobook by Deborah Hawkins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah Hawkins) — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:03:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Moon Subtitle: A Legal Thriller Author: Deborah Hawkins Narrator: Alan Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-17 Publisher: Deborah Hawkins Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Legendary criminal defense attorney Sarah Knight has spent all of her 46 years hiding the unspeakable secrets of her past. Now, newly arrived in San Diego from New York, she is appointed to represent Alexa Reed, a former US Supreme Court clerk and the daughter-in-law of Supreme Court Justice Coleman Reed. Alexa is arrested for the murders of her ex-husband, attorney Michael Reed, and La Jolla psychologist Ronald Brigman. During bitter divorce proceedings, Brigman declared Alexa's reports of Michael's domestic abuse false, diagnosed her with borderline personality disorder, and gave Meggie and Sam, ages six and five, to their abusive father. All the evidence points to Alexa. Her gun was the murder weapon and her cell phone places her at the scene of the murders. Sarah is warned that doing anything more than the minimum for her client will be professional suicide. Coleman Reed wants Alexa sentenced to death without delay. But Sarah and her investigator, ex-FBI agent Jim Mitchell, refuse to be intimidated even after attempts on Sarah and Alexa's lives. They discover Michael Reed's taste for high-priced call girls and his entanglement in an extensive pattern of criminal financial dealings. But when Coleman manipulates the trial judge to exclude Sarah's star witness on the eve of trial, she must risk discovery of her own terrible secret to save Alexa's life. Members Reviews: Dark Moon is a twisted road Dark Moon by Deborah Hawkins is a suspenseful mystery as well a legal procedural . The way it was written reminded me of the noir detective novels , always announcing date and time . In this fashion the narrators did a great job. Very clipped speech. I don't know if it was intentional or not . But I did enjoy it. Full of plot twists , most of which you don't see coming . Truly awful While the legal stuff is acceptable, the personal stories are not. Plot is implausible and completely unrealistic. I regret staying with the book to its finish. A bit corny The descriptions were too over the top--all the women were overwhelmingly beautiful and the man male character had everyone falling in love with his eyes. The storyline was okay, but not very believable. The suspense I was hoping to find in a legal thriller was hampered by the writing style.

Bootlegger's Daughter Audiobook by Margaret Maron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Maron) — Thu, 01 Apr 2004 15:17:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bootlegger's Daughter Author: Margaret Maron Narrator: C.J. Critt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 381 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Filled with the patter of Southern voices and populated with a cast of colorful characters, Bootlegger's Daughter expertly unwinds a funny, cunningly-crafted tale of mystery and deceit in North Carolina's backwoods. Critic Reviews: "Filled with good-ole-boy pitter patter and detailed local color, the story flows smoothly." (Publishers Weekly) "A fine start to a promising new series." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Excellent -book This book is a great read or listen, which ever your preference. It is the first in the series that I listened too, and it got me hooked. I love Judge Deborah Knot series and highly recommend them. While it is true there is a lot going on, it is all connected and well written that I kept finding myself going "Ah ha!" as I put the pieces together. Great for anyone who loves a good tale and likes getting lost in the story! Good read I enjoyed this, the first of the Deborah Knott series of books by Margaret Maron. She writes about where she is from, and she obviously knows well the people and the area. Ms. Maron weaves an enjoyable story combining a mystery with tales of the people of the south. Her characters are likeable and colorful. I look forward to reading more of the series and meeting more of Deborah Knott's family and friends. Wonderful Series I love a good series... one you can settle into and get to know the characters ... and this is just such a series. I'm finishing book #11 now and can honestly say, I like the series and the characters more with each book. I love the consistency of having the same narrator, CJ Critt, and like the fact that she doesn't "overdo" the southern "thang". She has a comfortable, easy listening voice with just enough country in it to fit the setting, in my opinion. Deborah Knott, the main character, is an intelligent, educated woman in her 30's as the series begins. She's been around the block a few times and after a bit of a rough start when she first left home, she settled down, earned a law degree, returned to her hometown in North Carolina and is now running for judge. The stories are a wonderful mix of her life as a judge and her large family, consisting of her father (who was indeed a bootlegger "back in the day") and eleven (yes, 11) older brothers and their wives and assorted nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. That may sound a little much ... but trust me, it all blends well and makes for interesting story lines. Every story has a mystery and somehow Deborah winds up in the middle of it every time, whether by accident or her curiosity that is hard to control. She has an easy way about her and her integrity and feistiness come through in the stories. She still has a respect and love for her country roots, but she's definitely her own woman and there's a lot of humor in the writing. I highly recommend these and hope you enjoy them as much as I have. There are some tough stories, but the books are not gritty and depressing, and are more of a cozy mystery series. Mrs. B. southern syrup and inconsistent heroine What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? herione isn't consistent.

Gone Again Audiobook by James Grippando

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Grippando) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:41:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gone Again Subtitle: A Jack Swyteck Novel, Book 12 Author: James Grippando Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 237 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In this electrifying and fast-paced tale of suspense from the New York Times best-selling author of the acclaimed Cash Landing, Cane and Abe, and Black Horizon, Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck takes on his first death-row client since The Pardon in a case as twisty as it is shocking. Sashi Burgette vanished three years ago on her way to school. The night after the teenager's disappearance, ex-con Dylan Kyle was stopped for drunk driving. An article of Sashi's clothing was found in his truck, and a police videotape of his drunken explanation under interrogation sealed his fate at trial. Now, just days from Kyle's execution, Sashi's mother visits Jack Swyteck, who's doing pro bono work at the Freedom Institute, and delivers shocking news: "Sashi called me." The police dismiss the call as a cruel hoax. The state attorney refuses to consider the new evidence, insisting the case is closed. The governor has already signed the death warrant. An innocent man may be executed, and time is running out - unless his lawyers can locate Sashi. A man of principle who believes in justice, Jack jumps into the investigation. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers that nothing is what it appears to be. Not the victim. Not her alleged killer. And definitely not Sashi's parents, whose grief ruptured their marriage, each openly blaming the other for what happened to their daughter. As their gut-wrenching and hopelessly conflicting version of events unfolds in a Miami courtroom, it becomes clear there is something even more difficult to find than a long-missing girl.... The truth. Members Reviews: Excellent legal thriller with great narration Gone Again is the 12th novel in the 13 novel Jack Swyteck legal thriller series. Like the other audio novels in the Jack Swyteck series I have listened to it is excellent and almost justifies a 5 star rating. There is no doubt that the narration of Jonathan Davis earns a 5 star rating. I do recommend the novels in this legal thriller series. Full of Twists & Turns This is my first book from this Author but definitely won't be my last. At times you didn't know who or what to believe. Love the series Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes. find book one and go from there Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? whodunit from start to finish What about Jonathan Daviss performance did you like? he is excellent in all of his performances Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? interaction between a couple of people Great for a long road trip I got this book to listen to on a vacation trip... I must say it made the drive much more exciting! I was very happy with this purchase. it had me engaged from the very beginning all the way until the end it was a lot of action lots of twists and turns. "Cruel" Would you listen to Gone Again again? Why? sorry, but I own over 150 new stories not yet heard, so no not in the near future. This was a compelling story about a girl whose cruel/ autism spectrum actions caused so much heartache in so many other peoples lives. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? You, just didn't know who to believe. This aspect kept you glued to the listen. In my opinion the editor should have reduced the number of times the name "Sashi" was said.

Heartwood Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:58:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heartwood Subtitle: A Billy Bob Holland Novel, Book 2 Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Few writers in America today combine James Lee Burke's lush prose, cracking story lines, and tremendous sense of history and landscape. In Cimarron Rose, longtime fans of the Dave Robicheaux series found that the struggles of Texas defense attorney Billy Bob Holland show Burke at his best in exploring classic American themes - the sometimes subtle, often violent strains between the haves and the have-nots; the collision of past and present; the inequities in the criminal justice system. Heartwood is a kind of tree that grows in layers. And as Billy Bob's grandfather once told him, you do well in life by keeping the roots in a clear stream and not letting anyone taint the water for you. But in Holland's dusty little hometown of Deaf Smith, in the hill country north of Austin, local kingpin Earl Deitrich has made a fortune running roughshod and tainting anyone who stands in his way. Billy Bob has problems with Deitrich and his shamelessly callous demeanor, but can't shake the legacy of his passion for Deitrich's "heartbreak-beautiful" wife, Peggy Jean. When Holland takes on the defense of Wilbur Pickett - a man accused of stealing an heirloom and three hundred thousand dollars in bonds from Deitrich's office - he finds himself up against not Earl's power and influence, but also a past Billy Bob can't will away. A wonderfully realized novel, rich in Texas atmosphere and lore, and a dazzling portrait of the deadly consequences of self-delusion, Heartwood could only have been written by James Lee Burke, a writer in expert command of his craft. Members Reviews: Not JLB's best, narrator needs coaching What would have made Heartwood better? Definitely a better narrator. It's hard to tell how much the narration is affecting my enjoyment of the book, but it doesn't seem to be one of his best. The other Holland books had a flair for creating really heinous "baddies" similar to his Robichaux series. This one seems bland in comparison. The other characters also seem to be uninteresting and predictable. Maybe not having Will Patton narrate is taking out some of the color. Come back Will!! Being from Texas myself, I'm seeing details that don't reflect regional accuracy. There are no pine trees in this part of Texas, no "levee" on the river. Several other things that I can't remember right now. If youve listened to books by James Lee Burke before, how does this one compare? This story is lacking some of the character development and color that makes Burke one of my favorite writers. What didnt you like about Alan Sklars performance? Sklar definitely needs some coaching on his regional characterizations. His southern accents all sound identical and aren't true Texas accents; he's giving us more of a generic Deep South flavor. His Hispanic accents sound more Puerto Rican or East LA than South Texas. The most aggregious effect is when Sklar drops the final "g" off of EVERY word ending in "ing" in his approximation of southern dialect. Mixing in a few dropped "g's" gives us the idea. A constant use of this device is ridiculous and annoying. He does this even in the narration, which should be toned down somewhat to distinguish it from dialogue.

Capital Kill Audiobook by Marc Rainer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marc Rainer) — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:13:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Capital Kill Subtitle: Jeff Trask Thriller Series, Book 1 Author: Marc Rainer Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-15 Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: A few short blocks from the safety of the museums and monuments on the National Mall, a ruthless killer prowls the streets of Washington, D.C. Federal prosecutor Jeff Trask joins a team of FBI agents and police detectives as they try to solve the series of brutal murders. As the body count rises, the investigation leads to a chilling confrontation with the leader of an international drug smuggling ring, and no one is safe, not even the police. Written by former Washington prosecutor Marc Rainer, Capital Kill is a swirling thrill ride through the labyrinth of a major federal investigation and trial, with a gripping conclusion that no one will see coming. Critic Reviews: "Jeff Trask is an Assistant U.S. Attorney who becomes embroiled in a high-stakes international case.... Characters are well developed. The streets of Washington, D.C. come alive; those who have lived or worked in the nation's capital will recognize Rainer's cunning use of seedy locales to give the action in the book a realistic tone. Trask, an engaging main character, works to find out who is behind the heinous murders plaguing D.C. Despite being extremely intelligent, he comes across as an everyman. The book's intense action, realistic tone and memorable characters will keep readers engrossed in this thriller with a superb payoff." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Entertaining I found the book very entertaining. The narrator did a fine job except for his ethnic accents. They were a bit cartoonish and need to be dialed back a bit. Overall, it was an enjoyable listen. SOPHOMORIC! What disappointed you about Capital Kill? The book was written as if for a child...or was it just the author thinking out loud? This could have been a really good book, but there was too much "explanation" in dialogue. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Nice twist. The ending wasn't a complete surprise, but I liked it. How did the narrator detract from the book? Very poor attempts at accents, especially the Jamaican. Not much differentiation between character voices. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The book has good potential, and a re-write with less obvious content would make it much better. If one is new to legal thrillers, this may be a decent start.

Sycamore Row Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:46:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sycamore Row Author: John Grisham Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 235 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: John Grisham takes you back to where it all began... John Grisham's A Time to Kill is one of the most popular novels of our time. Now we return to that famous courthouse in Clanton as Jake Brigance once again finds himself embroiled in a fiercely controversial trial - a trial that will expose old racial tensions and force Ford County to confront its tortured history. Seth Hubbard is a wealthy man dying of lung cancer. He trusts no one. Before he hangs himself from a sycamore tree, Hubbard leaves a new, handwritten, will. It is an act that drags his adult children, his black maid, and Jake into a conflict as riveting and dramatic as the murder trial that made Brigance one of Ford County's most notorious citizens, just three years earlier. The second will raises far more questions than it answers. Why would Hubbard leave nearly all of his fortune to his maid? Had chemotherapy and painkillers affected his ability to think clearly? And what does it all have to do with a piece of land once known as Sycamore Row? In Sycamore Row, John Grisham returns to the setting and the compelling characters that first established him as America's favorite storyteller. Here, in his most assured and thrilling novel yet, is a powerful testament to the fact that Grisham remains the master of the legal thriller, nearly 25 years after the publication of A Time to Kill. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, a note from the author will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "John Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we've got in the United States these days." (,i>The New York Times Book Review) "John Grisham is exceptionally good at what he does - indeed, right now in this country, nobody does it better." (Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post) "A legal literary legend." ( USA Today) Members Reviews: Grisham Continues to Excel What made the experience of listening to Sycamore Row the most enjoyable? I have listened to all of Grisham's books and they are all good with some being better than others. I felt this was one of his best books and many plot twists and turns. Have you listened to any of Michael Becks other performances before? How does this one compare? Michael Beck couldn't have read this any better - just brilliant. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not particularly. I like to enjoy the suspense and look forward to the next listen when I walk my dog. Any additional comments? You will not be disappointed. Michael Beck One of the best narrators I've heard. Michael Beck makes the story come alive and exciting. Grisham? Really?? Well written but very weak story. Certainly not vintage Grisham, I'm afraid! Nothing new here. Plot twist pulls at readers heartstrings With Grisham cunning pen, he leads listeners down an Old South road that is sure to bring tears. John Grisham Does It Again! I have been reading John Grisham's books for years. My favorite is "A Time to Kill." With this thought in mind, I enjoyed listening to "Sycamore Row" because I was again introduced to some of my favorite characters. The story and the plot held my interest throughout, and had I been reading I would have to say this book was a page turner. I was able to listen and envision every setting from the many coffee tables to the court room.

Innocence Audiobook by David Hosp

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Hosp) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:00:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Innocence Author: David Hosp Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 369 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Lawyer and author David Hosp's novels, including Dark Harbor, are best-sellers. Now lawyer Scott Finn is caught in the middle of a touchy case. A policewoman is left for dead in an alley, and when she recovers she points the finger at an El Salvadorian immigrant with gang ties. But all the evidence is pointing the other way. And as Finn digs deeper, he finds a thin line between guilt and innocence. ©2007 David Hosp; (P)2007 Recorded Books Critic Reviews: "This gripping legal thriller...will be a hit with genre fans across the board." (Booklist) "Clever banter, interesting legalities and compelling characters put Hosp...in the running for a top spot in the Boston legal thriller stakes." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Difficult to turn off I really enjoyed listening to this book. As the story went on it became more difficult to turn off and go to work. It was easy to relate to the characters, setting in Boston was done well and the story developed well! Another entertaining llisten After listening to Dark Harbor I was intrigued enough to download this newest book by Hosp. I wasn't disappointed. Although situations and outcomes are somewhat predictable, that fact doesn't detract from the overall performance. I enjoyed the relationship and banter between Finn and Koz. And although the May-December romance that Hosp injected into the story was a bit of a stretch, the May character was funny and believable. Somehow it all worked. Narrator Guidall was excellent and portrayed characters in a way that left little doubt as to who was doing the talking. I'll continue to download books by Hosp as they become available. Entertaining This was my first Hosp book. I liked the detective,Finn and the private eye, "Koz" although the young associate that works for Finn was a little bit unbelievable ... a little too rough around the edges. The story was interesting with some twists and turns, some great love "scenes" and some tense violent sections, but like another reviewer, I guessed the ending too. It didn't really matter though. I still found it hard to stop listening. I even brought my MP3 Player out of my car and into the office one afternoon so I could continue listening. Georg Guidall, the narrator, is one of my favorites and is one of the reasons I decided to listen to this book. He's great. Listen to the Tony Hillerman books for more of his work. If You Like Great Lawyering . . . Buy This! This one was a great, fun listen. Not that the story was funny. But it is such a joy to listen to George Guidall perform a well-crafted legal mystery. The characters are such that I would want to read/listen to more books featuring them . . . a male lawyer, a female law student-turned-legal-para, and an old-school, lovable male private eye. This trio enjoys a unique work/life relationship and their adventures are full of peril, twists and turns and maybe, even a little romancing between two of them. The court proceedings are interesting and I enjoyed learning more about DNA evidence, how evidence can be faked or set up and how experts can untangle the morass. I can't help but recommend this one. It is good in every way. interesting mystery This mystery was very interesting. I recommend the story, but it had lots of very bad language.

D.C. Dead Audiobook by Stuart Woods

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:35:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D.C. Dead Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 22 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 415 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: After a shocking loss, Stone Barrington is at loose ends, unsure if he wants to stay in New York and continue his work as a partner at Woodman & Weld. It comes as a welcome relief when he's summoned to Washington, D.C., by President Will Lee. The president has a special operation that calls for Stone's unique skill set, and it's a mission that will reunite him with his former partner in crime and in bed, Holly Barker. Members Reviews: The Stone Barrington Series Seems Back on Track The last few Stone Barrington novels have been interesting because they dealt with family, friends and financial wheeling and dealing. They were not horrible but I missed the good old days of Stone and Dino working together to catch the bad guys. DC Dead is a great book with all the things that originally drew me to the Stone novels. Stone and Dino are whisked off to DC in order to investigate what may be a suicide but could also be a murder. As the book progresses and the murders pile up we go on a ride that is half murder mystery and half excellent recipes for perfect cocktails. While I will not mention it here, there is a whole other plot line involving Holly Barker that did not quite seem to make sense so I am assuming it will lead in to the next Stone novel. Hopefully this distraction was not to just fill pages. If you like the Stone Barrington novels, you will really enjoy this one. As always, Tony Roberts done a fantastic job with all the voices throughout. If they ever change Tony out, I might lose interest, he is that good. -Bill Not one of Woods' best efforts Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes, but not strongly. I thought the story had several holes in the detective work, and a couple of dumb conclusions on the part of our heroes Stone and Dino. Appeared they were thinking with the wrong head on several occassions. Stuart seems to be fascinated with Teddy Faye who appears yet again. I've about had all of the exposure to him I care for. Would you be willing to try another book from Stuart Woods? Why or why not? Yes. Woods is one of my favorite authors, and everyone has a not so good effort from time to time. Frequent Listener Talk about a bummer, this one was not what I expected. Tony gets thumbs up from me, one of my favorite narrators. He seems to have these characters down pat. I think if I had to listen to this series with any other narrator it wouldn't be the same. As always, not great literature, but always entertaining. Great typical Stone Barrington story line! Where does D.C. Dead rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Stuart Woods is my favorite audio author. I keep trying to branch out to others but love the story lines and the narrator! Who was your favorite character and why? I love Stone and Holly together in the books. Which character as performed by Tony Roberts was your favorite? Dino! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Of course...but didn't get to... Excellent Read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes.

The Lincoln Lawyer Audiobook by Michael Connelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:44:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lincoln Lawyer Subtitle: Mickey Haller, Book 1 Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Michael Brandon Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-19-06 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Mickey Haller has been in the business a long time, and he knows just how to work it, how to grease the right wheels, and palms, to keep the engine of justice working in his favour. When a Beverly Hills rich boy is arrested for brutally beating a woman, Haller has his first high-paying client in years. The evidence mounts on the defence's side, and he is sure this is going to be a slam-dunk. He might even be in the rare position of defending a client who is actually innocent. But as Haller knows, criminal cases can turn on a dime; when his case starts to fall apart and neither the suspect nor the victim are quite who they seem, Haller quickly discovers that when you swim with the sharks, it's easy to wind up as prey. Members Reviews: A Lawyer's Review I enjoyed the book; very entertaining! The story is a little far-fetched and not likely to occur in your typical criminal-defense cases, and there are a few other legal technicalities mentioned in the book that don't necessarily ring true. But that's why it's fiction; you read novels to be entertained (not to be bored with reality)! What does ring true is the trial and court procedures -- that was done very well! You can tell that Connelly has watched a few criminal trials in his day. But also the novel accurately illustrates that sometimes your clients are not always honest with you and that they even can be out to get you if they are not pleased with your legal work. This is why you need to practice defensive law, and do your due diligence before taking a case. The book and movie complement each other very well; I would recommend both! A "Good" Defense Lawyer What an outstanding read! This is a story about an anti-hero who finds a niche in the legal system that he can exploit for a living, but is portrayed as a generally good guy. The brilliance is the creation of the character Mickey Haller, who even though he makes his living at the expense of the "good" guys, when the chips are down, he has the support he needs to overcome the challenges he is faced with. I loved this story and highly recommend it. Lawyer I enjoyed this book. It shows the flaws within the justice system , however the action scenes seemed more plausible then the details of the case. Just because the prosecutor was quote "green" excuse the fact that he never made a persUasive case . I have see people convicted on much less. Also judge Fulbright who was supposed to identify as a conservative law and order judge gave haller a complete pass. She thought that Mickey knew this rats biography in less than ten minutes while he was ducking for cover. That said the crisis haller faced and the detail in which roulet's character was developed was superb and far outweighed the shallowness of a legal proceeding. This was one of the best connelly books to date. Fantastic Courtroom Drama! I read The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly after watching the movie. I haven't dipped into the mystery/crime thriller genre in a long while and thought it was about time! Both the book and movie impressed me both in characterization and plot organization. So, Mickey Haller isn't your typical male hero that comes in to solve the crime or save the day. He is a defense attorney - he fights for the bad (*ahem* allegedly) guys.

Final Appeal Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 05:59:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Appeal Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Kate Burton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: As Grace searches for the truth, she unearths a six-figure bank account kept by the judge with an alias; breaks into another judge's chambers; and follows a trail of bribery and judicial corruption that's stumped even the FBI. In no time at all, Grace under fire takes on a whole new meaning. Critic Reviews: "Scottoline, an Edgar nominee for her first book, Everywhere That Mary Went, has again pulled together an intriguing cast of characters and a smart mystery to make an exciting, action-packed read." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Not typical Scottoline I've enjoyed all of Lisa Scottoline's books--until now... I slogged through and managed to listen to the whole thing, but didn't enjoy it very much. I can't recommend it. good book Its good Lisa Scottoline read but not one of her best. Good little story I like Lisa Scottolines books a lot; just found them . I like the characters in this book a lot and would like to read about them more; I had a really hard time with the cadence of the narrator; the reading was clear but so rushed it made me anxious at times Very entertaining, fast pacef Rapidly becoming one of my favorite authors. Twisting plot keeps you guessing. Highly recommended. If you like strong female characters you'll love Rossi. Hard to follow... Disappointing after "Everywhere that Mary Went" which was awesome. This was confusing and overdone... Needs a big edit. Writers comments at the end are very nice.

Identical Audiobook by Scott Turow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Turow) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:50:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Identical Author: Scott Turow Narrator: Henry Leyva Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 504 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Identical, based loosely on the myth of Castor and Pollux, is the story of identical twins, Paul and Cass Giannis, and the complex relationships between their family and their former neighbors, the Kronons. The audiobook focuses principally on events in 2008, when Paul is a candidate for Mayor of Kindle County, and Cass is released from the penitentiary, 25 years after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, Athena Kronon. The plot centers on the re-investigation of Athena's murder, carried out together by Evon Miller, an ex-FBI agent who is the head of security for the Kronon family business, and private investigator Tim Brodie, 81, a former homicide detective. The complex web of murder, sex, and betrayal - as only Scott Turow could weave - dramatically unfolds, and the chilling truth is revealed: People will believe what they want to believe. Members Reviews: Courtroom Drama Takes a Back Seat I was so looking forward to this novel, as two of my favorite Turow books, "Innocent" and "Presumed Innocent" are so rich in the details and drama of courtroom action. However, this story does not put the spotlight on the judge or attorneys. Overall this is a complex story of two Greek families over a 25 year period. You need to pay close attention to get the numerous characters straight in your mind at the beginning, or it is easy to become lost. The two main players are Paul and Cass Giannis, identical twin brothers. I found this a difficult review to do since there is so much going on, but I've condensed it to the following: The story starts in 1982 at the home of Zeus Kronon during his annual Labor Day party. Among the guests are Lidia Giannis and her twin boys who are 25 at the time. The Giannis family and Kronon family have a shaky history, especially between Lidia and Zeus, but that doesn't keep their children from being friends. Unfortunately that day turns out to change the future of both families lives. Zeus Kronon's daughter, Dita, is found murdered in her bedroom after the guests have gone home, and Cass Giannis is quickly arrested on circumstantial evidence. He agrees to a 25 year sentence if he can serve it in a minimum security prison. No trial is necessary and the deal is agreed to. Jump ahead to 2008. Paul Giannis is running for mayor. Cass Giannis is about to get out of prison. Dita's brother, Hal, a wealthy businessman, is against it and starts a media campaign to stop his release. This is where the real story starts. Hal asks his head of security, Evon Miller and a former homicide detective, Tim Brodie, to investigate and see if they can turn up any new information from the murder 25 years ago. Hal has never been convinced that Paul wasn't involved in some way, and is using the suggestion of his involvement to stall his campaign for mayor. Back and forth the story is slowly revealed to us over time, from the Labor Day party and the actions of people on that day, then back to the present and what the investigation is turning up. I liked the story, and it had enough momentum to keep me listening. The only small complaints I would mention are 1) the narrator is ok, but gets a little monotone, and 2) there is a lot of extraneous material that just goes nowhere. This is mostly related to Evon's girlfriend who keeps popping up throughout, and has no real relevance to the story. Turow did keep me entertained throughout.

The Emperor of Ocean Park Audiobook by Stephen L. Carter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen L. Carter) — Fri, 16 Apr 2004 01:49:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Emperor of Ocean Park Author: Stephen L. Carter Narrator: Richard Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Set in the era of the Nixon and Reagan presidencies, this novel examines the American conscience while inviting us into the glittering world of the East Coast legal community. Stephen L. Carter's book follows black Ivy League law professor Talcott Garland as he investigates the death of his father, Judge Oliver Garland, the eponymous "Emperor." When Judge Garland received a Supreme Court nomination, a nationally televised humiliation forced his withdrawal, a scandal from which he never recovered. Now his sudden death hints at an even more terrible scandal that links this privileged Martha's Vineyard family to the shadowlands of crime. To follow the clues left by his father, Tal risks everything, and uncovers a tapestry of ambition, family secrets, and justice gone terribly wrong. Critic Reviews: "A thrilling read, driven by a cocktail of plot and character." (The Observer) "An elegantly nuanced novel, with finely drawn characters, a challenging plot, and perfect pacing." (Booklist) "[A] complex literary thriller. Carter deftly weaves together several strands, from the relationships of father and sons and husbands and wives to the politics of the Nixon and Reagan eras." (Bookpage) Members Reviews: Not a bad book but where was the editor? A decent storyline and plausible characters but way to long and repetitive. This book could easily have been condensed in half without reducing the value. I found myself not really listening especially the 2 middle parts and in hindsight it might have been better to get the abridged version. Long, drawn-out and not particularly satisfying This is a curious book - it's not really a thriller as the plot is too thin and there's little action. But then it's not really a literary novel either, which is what it seems to have pretensions to be. As others have commented, the narrator evinces littles sympathy. In fact, none of the characters does. A more self-centred, obnoxious bunch you'd be hard-pressed to find. Where the book works best is in the description of a troubled marriage and the narrator's relationship with his three-year-old son, but this has precious little to do with driving the plot along. There's some good writing scattered throughout the book, but there is way too much padding and pointless meanderings. The abridged version is almost certainly a better bet - this is one title that could be cut to a third of its length without harm. not for everyone it is interesting to see the wide spread of opinions about this book. people seem to love it or hate it, and I am firmly in the first camp. Yes, the book is long, but what a fascinating world the author presents. I was thoroughly engrossed and grew fond of the protagonist despite (or perhaps because of) his foibles. Can't wait to read the author's second book. Oh my goodness put me out of this misery Do not waste a book credit or even 37 cents on this audio book. The plot has some interest at times, but, goodness it goes on forever along tangents that are incomprehensible. The author wrote some wretched dialog and I'm still trying to figure out why the law professor husband didn't just sue and divorce his adulterous wife. Character development was non existent.

Last Chance Lassiter Audiobook by Paul Levine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Levine) — Tue, 09 May 2017 01:54:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Chance Lassiter Author: Paul Levine Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: An aging musician claims a famous hip-hop artist stole his tune... But down-on-his luck Cadillac Johnson has no proof and little hope... Until he hires the ex-linebacker to break down the courthouse door. In this prequel to the series, Jake Lassiter gets fired from his law firm, dumped by his girlfriend, and charged with ethical violations by the Florida Bar...as he fights for justice in his own hard-headed way. Members Reviews: Good legal thriller short story Although this short story is listed as novel 9 in the Jake Lassiter series, it is really a series prequel. It takes place chronologically prior to book 1 in the series when Jack is just setting off on his own legal practice. As usual Luke Daniels does a great job of narration. Attorneys and the musician This book was exciting and full of twists and turns. This attorney , ex football player, was quite the character. I liked how he never gave up. Loved this Prequel What did you love best about Last Chance Lassiter? For Jake Lassitter fans this prequel made a lot of sense and explains the beginnings of why he despises big law firms. It also explains the beginnings of his code of conduct for life. The story itself was believable (for a Jake Lassiter story, that is; I don't know many lawyers who would prod a would-be client into hitting them with a baseball bat), simple and easy to listen in one sitting. I only gave it four stars because I reserve the fifth star for books that will be unforgettable many years from now. I liked this book but I'm not sure I'll remember the details several years from now. What was one of the most memorable moments of Last Chance Lassiter? I liked the dialogue with the psychiatrist when she is evaluating him for anger management issues and she keeps on provoking him by calling him Wrong Way instead of his name. He doesn't bite but when she asks him if it makes him angry when she calls him Wrong Way he calls the whole evaluation bull shit and wants to leave. She warns him that if he leaves she will have to tell the Judge Buxtrom that that he is having difficulty controlling his anger. He yells back that he is not angry, G-d Dam it! Which scene was your favorite? I loved when he showed up in his old law office to negotiate with Lyle Krippendorf and Silky, Krippendorf's client, in Miami Dolphin sweat pants and a T shirt that said: A friend helps you move...A real friend helps you move a body;. Typical Lassiter humor. A second instance is the scene in the Bar Arbitration Hearing. It exemplified in a cartoonish way the worst of the system, when all in the system already have a preconceived notion of what happened regardless of the facts. I liked it, in a perverse way. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Easily did listen in one sitting. Any additional comments? I recommend this book highly to all Jake Lassiter fans. Checks all the boxes This story does its job without exacting a high cost from the reader. I wanted to get back to the story after each occasion to set it down. Well done!

Judgment Calls Audiobook by Alafair Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alafair Burke) — Fri, 13 May 2005 23:55:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Judgment Calls Author: Alafair Burke Narrator: Betty Bobbitt Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-05 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid walks into her office in Portland's Drug and Vice Division one morning to find the sergeant of the police bureau's vice unit waiting for her. A 13-year-old girl has been brutally attacked and left for dead on the city's outskirts. Given the lack of evidence, most lawyers would settle for an assault charge; Samantha, unnerved by the viciousness of the crime, decides to go for attempted murder. But as she prepares for the trial, she uncovers a dangerous trail leading to an earlier high-profile death penalty case, a prostitution ring of underage girls, and a possible serial killer. In Samantha Kincaid, Alafair Burke has created a complex, appealing character. Seamlessly moving between courtroom and criminal investigation, Judgment Calls reveals not only an insider's knowledge of the justice system but a fresh new voice in the world of crime writing. Editorial Reviews: Things aren't as simple as they appear in this thrilling debut from Alafair Burke, the daughter of James Lee Burke, one of the most popular mystery writers of all time. When Deputy District Attorney Samantha Kincaid begins work on what is seemingly a simple assault charge, the intrepid attorney uncovers a mess of illicit and dangerous activity, including a possible serial killer. Performed with an energetic authority by the veteran narrator Betty Bobbitt, Judgment Calls is a suspense-filled audiobook that will keep listeners' hands frozen above the pause button. This debut is sure to prove the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Critic Reviews: "Narrated in a crisp first person and injected with good-natured humor, the book is tightly plotted and detail laden." (Publishers Weekly) "First-rate, suspenseful entertainment...we'll be hearing more from tough, tart, sexy, high-minded Samantha Kincaid." (Washington Post) "Burke blends courtroom drama and criminal investigation with surprising aplomb, and she uses her Northwest setting to good advantage." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Well read above average book Well read! Betty Bobbitt has done an excellent job of reading an above average thriller. The protagonist is a lady DA who has problems that all authors seem to build around any character who is a lady DA, mainly complex relationship with a boyfriend and high principles in a notorious society. If anyone knows of a happily married DA please write a book on her, there seems to be a market for this starting with me. The book is about a trial of a child rapist. But the child, a 13 year old, was soliciting sex and was high on drugs when raped. The defense lawyer is committed to giving a full fight and has a surprise plan to defend her client. While the character building is ordinary, the plot above average, the tension of a who did it good and the reading excellent, the entire package makes the book worth a book credit. Go ahead and download. No hidden disappointments in this one. Loved the Voices - Hated the Mispronunciations Is there anything you would change about this book? The mispronunciations of local place names were incredibly jarring. I live in Portland where the story takes place. Did no one from Oregon review the audio book? What did you like best about this story? Learned a lot about how the local courts actually work.

El impostor [The Impostor] Audio Libro por Jeffrey Archer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Archer) — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 22:58:32 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> Título: El impostor [The Impostor] Autor: Jeffrey Archer Narrador: Jose Garcia Formato: Unabridged Duración: 17 hrs and 21 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-24-16 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 82 votos Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Resumen del editor: Un thriller digno de uno de los maestros del género: una historia de diferencias sociales, corrupción, odio y venganza que reitera la habilidad de un autor consolidado. El joven Danny Cartwright ha sido injustamente condenado por un crimen que no cometió. Desde su ingreso en prisión, el afán por recuperar la libertad y vengarse de quienes han provocado su encarcelamiento le lleva a idear un ingenioso plan para escapar. Jeffrey Archer, un autor que conoce por experiencia propia lo que supone pasar varios años de condena en una celda, sumerge al lector en los claroscuros de la vida carcelaria con una prosa afilada de ritmo lada de ritmo acuciante. Una novela llena de giros inesperados y con un final sorprendente con la que Jeffrey Archer se confirma como uno de los maestros de la novela de intriga contemporánea.Reseñas:Astutos argumentos, estilo refinado. The New York TimesUno de los diez mejores narradores del mundo. Los Angeles Times Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: inteligente entretenida emocionante Novela muy entretenida y brillantemente narrada. Es una verdadera pena que haya terminado. Muy recomendable. Buena novela de intriga. Magníficamente narrada. La novela es una historia de intriga bastante amena, claramente inspirada en El Conde de Montecristo, que también está disponible en audible y es obra maestra absoluta. Un 10 para el narrador. Es formidable. Buenísimo hasta el último segundo Realmente te atrapa y no te deja escapar hasta el último segundo, 100% recomendable... al comienzo comienza lento luego toma forma y no puedes parar... Me encantó , recomendado 100% !! Me ha gustado mucho éste audiolibro. Mantiene en suspenso todo el tiempo, es muy interesante y la manera en la que es narrado. Excelente! Una narración memorable de una historia intensa Sin duda es una novela que engancha del principio al fin, que es lo que yo le pido. Este audiolibro me ha hecho sentir la necesidad de seguir escuchando sin parar y a la vez de parar para intentar que no se acabase. ME HA ENGANCHADO

Michael Gresham: Secrets Girls Keep Audiobook by John Ellsworth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Ellsworth) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:44:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Michael Gresham: Secrets Girls Keep Author: John Ellsworth Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Got a killer in your guest room? Michael Gresham is a criminal attorney whose priest has fathered a son. The boy is now 17, acting out, and arrested for first-degree murder. The priest asks Michael to take his son into his home so he can be released on bail. Michael and his wife agree and the boy, with his snake and mice, moves in. One young client who looks guiltier with each new death. The new houseguest gets questioned by the police for yet a second murder. Michael Gresham and his wife become uneasy and, when the young man begins acting out, they finally move him out. The snake and mice move out with him. One courtroom thriller that curls around and surprises even the keenest listeners. A legal thriller sure to satisfy the most demanding listeners of legal fiction and lawyer novels. For the fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly, the novels of John Ellsworth are burning up the Amazon charts with over 500,000 downloads in the first 25 months of publication. Be the first in your group to discover this amazing writer and his long list of books and exciting characters. Members Reviews: Tugs at the heart strings This novel, Book 2 in the Michael Gresham series, is better than the first book. It is a profoundly disturbing, dark legal thriller. I look forward to Book 3. Gresham is a criminal defense attorney in Chicago who is practicing with his wife. There is lots of action and suspense both inside and outside the courtroom. I'm not a fan of the voice of narrator Stephen Hoye, but he does a more than credible job with this novel. Highly recommended. Oh, and when purchased at Amazon in conjunction with the Kindle version, the Audible book is very inexpensive. Great New Author to follow Great from start to finish. Story was explosive and moved quickly with a few surprises . Character development was strong and consistent. The reader was outstanding. it seemed to be his story and his tone was always appropriate. I will definitely buy more stories from this author.

Alibi Audiobook by Sydney Bauer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sydney Bauer) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:40:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alibi Author: Sydney Bauer Narrator: Bill Ten Eyck Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Jessica Nagoshi, the beautiful heiress to her father's billion-dollar empire, is being groomed, along with her brother Peter, to take control of Nagoshi Inc. That is, until she is brutally murdered in the greenhouse of her father's extensive Wellesley estate. Jessica was in her third year pre-law at the prestigious Deane University, and the police enter the hallowed halls of the most expensive college in America to begin their investigation. Boston criminal defence attorney David Cavanaugh is thrust into this high-society case when James Matheson, a wealthy, connected, but unaffected law student is arrested for Jessica's murder. For in James he sees traces of his younger self - Matheson is dedicated, ambitious, but still idealistic enough to believe that justice will always prevail. From the outset David is hampered by unspoken alliances, corporate malpractice, love, lust, and a disastrous misplace of trust that will leave his case in tatters. But in the end, nothing can prepare him for the truth - and the diabolical lengths some will go to preserve their life of privilege. Critic Reviews: "Terrific legal suspense." (Lee Child) Members Reviews: Good? .... absolutely fantastic! It took me 2 days to get through this 18 hour book. I read reviews where people say "I couldn't put it down" and so on and I think, yeah right, but this I couldn't put down, exciting, well written and the plot ... simply terrific. One of the top 3 most exciting books I have ever read/listened to, and I listen to app. 5 audiobooks a month for the past 3 years... Musread it if you're into thrillers/detectives and well thought through plots. Discovery for me Had not listened to any Sydney Bauer novels prior to Alibi. Now I'm scouring Audible for additional titles. Surprisingly good listen made more so by Bill Ten Eyck's narration. Good plot with complex characters clearly recognizable during the telling. Not your usual, tidily wrapped up conclusion. I enjoyed this novel and narrator planning to download additional Bauer novels. Give it a try. You, too, may be pleasantly surprised. Who Did the Fact Checking? It was obvious that the author was not American. He knows little about US legal education and it pervades the novel. The underlying story is somewhat interesting, but the complete misunderstanding about the US legal system made this an irritating read/listen. Worst book ever. What would have made Alibi better? If I could have gotten past the narrator I might have lasted long enough to know what it was about. I stopped listening after suffering through 25 minutes. How could the performance have been better? Get someone else to do the performance. Held my attention to the end! This was a great read. Very exciting, and the characters were interesting and engaging. I really enjoy this narrator as well.

Without Fear or Favor Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:31:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Without Fear or Favor Subtitle: A Novel Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: When a cop shoots down the son of a respected inner-city Baptist preacher, the community rises up in anger and demands to have the officer prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But there's something more than a call for justice at work here. There's a plot to bring down the city's police force through a conspiracy so vast and malicious that only Butch Karp, his wife, and his band of truth-seekers can untangle it. Members Reviews: Author Tanenbaum takes on those who use... ...social justice as an excuse for criminality including murder. DA Butck Karp puts a cop killer on trial in Without Fear or Favor. This is only the second novel by Robert K Tanenbaum, but it is now obvious that he is firmly on the side of law ad order. It is also obvious that he can tell a great story. Without Fear or Favor offers strong suspense as well as lots of action inside and outside the courtroom. Tanenbaum takes on social and political issues of the day with moral clarity that is refreshing. It is an outstanding novel. Narration by Peter Berkrot is strong, but not as good as Bob Walter in his narration of Fatal Conceit. I highly recommend this book for those who like legal and political thrillers. 23 of the 29 novels in this series are available at Audible. Only 2 of the 23 have received any Audible reviews. Only 9 of the 23 have received 50 or more ratings from Audible listeners. The Kindle versions of the novels in the series do no better. This is a great series. Maybe, just maybe, the author and publishers would receive more revenue from the series through promotion including price reductions. Butch Karp - Need I say more? It seems as though Robert Tanenbaum and Butch Karp have been around for ever. I started reading this series almost 30 years ago and for the most part have enjoyed every book. I guess it all depended on who his ghost writer was. Anyway, this book is written so well and the storyline is current. It deals with racial issues and the killing of black youths by white police. There is also some yellow journalism, a Reverend who likes to stir up trouble and a young man whose taken the name of Nat X but has absolutely nothing in common with the man he pretends to emulate. It's all smoke and mirrors to cover his own demented agenda. This book has it all, great police procedural taking the lead with equally good courtroom scenes. Vivid characters that you can "see" and and almost smell! Get the book and you'll understand! Peter Berkrot does an outstanding job narrating. One of the characters has Tourette's syndrome and he nails it perfectly. If you have an aversion to foul language this may not be the book for you. This book has my HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION! If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Not bad Not sure if the writer was on a mission toward the end. Great story, but not interested in personal opinions in the story. Gripping story about clash between social activists and police Great story that is very topical for what is currently happening in our society. I miss the longer novels from Tanenbaum and hope that we may see them again. Well worth the credit.

Irresistible Impulse Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:10:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Irresistible Impulse Subtitle: Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi, Book 9 Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In the ninth book of the popular Butch Karp legal thriller series, Karp goes up against a formidable defense attorney in a case that threatens to turn the city against itself. Back as head of the district attorney's homicide bureau, Butch Karp comes up against one of his most bizarre cases yet. A series of racially motivated murders in Harlem prove to be the work of a wealthys uburbanite out to relive a twisted episode from his childhood. The killer's showboating defense attorney will stop at nothing to derail Karp's prosecution - even if it means igniting a race war. But while Karp relentlessly pursues the guilty, his wife, Marlene, risks everything when standing up for victims of domestic abuse crosses into vigilantism. Members Reviews: So far the best Would you listen to Irresistible Impulse again? Why? I think I would. This book was the most interesting to me of this series. What other book might you compare Irresistible Impulse to and why? That's a tuff question. This book added a layer that I didn't feel in the other books of this series. I felt that Marlene was the major focus in this book. Marlene is a much more complex figure than Karp. Tanenbaum did well exploring with her character. What about Traber Burnss performance did you like? He is ok. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes it was. I almost did do that very thing but a Christmas party got in the way. Any additional comments? Tanenbaum did a nice job with this book.

Rogue Lawyer Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:09:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rogue Lawyer Author: John Grisham Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Worldwide best-seller John Grisham goes rogue with his most suspenseful thriller yet.... Sometimes you have to fight dirty to get clean. Sebastian Rudd takes the cases no one else wants to take: the drug-addled punk accused of murdering two little girls; a crime lord on death row; a homeowner accused of shooting at a SWAT team. l Rudd believes that every person accused of a crime is entitled to a fair trial - even if he has to cheat to get one. He antagonises people from both sides of the law: his last office was firebombed, either by drug dealers or cops. He doesn't know or care which. But things are about to get even more complicated for Sebastian. Arch Swanger is the prime suspect in the abduction and presumed murder of 21-year-old Jiliana Kemp, the daughter of the assistant chief of police. When Swanger asks Sebastian to represent him, he lets Sebastian in on a terrible secret . . . one that will threaten everything Sebastian holds dear. Gritty, witty, and impossible to put down, Rogue Lawyer is the master of the legal thriller at his very best. Members Reviews: Excellent novel.. Another of John Grisham's works of art. The man has an art of writing lawyer related books and this one didn't disappoint. Highly enjoyable read and hard to put down. Highly recommended. Rogue lawyer Not the usual John Grisham novel, however it was a good read and can recommend. Awesome read Grisham always does it for me. Now with a clear narration, a lot more is added to both my speed and my enjoyment More connected short stories than a single novel Its not terrible, the main character and the stories are interesting but it isnt a single gripping novel like his best can be. The Rogue Lawyer Absolutely fantastic story. The story is quick paced and narrated perfectly. Can't wait for the next one.

Silent Witness Audiobook by Rebecca Forster

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rebecca Forster) — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:20:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silent Witness Subtitle: The Witness Series, Book 2 Author: Rebecca Forster Narrator: Tara Platt Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-13 Publisher: Silent C Entertainment Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Josie Bates has a full plate caring for a troubled teen, but it's about to get fuller when her ex-cop lover, Archer, is accused of murdering his disabled stepson - a son Josie never knew he had. When Timothy Wren died at California's oldest amusement park it appeared to be a tragic accident. But now Timothy's biological father and the district attorney are out for blood. Is this a criminal action with merit, a vendetta, or a shakedown? For Josie the stakes are personal. Racing against time to prove someone is framing Archer, her faith in him is tested by his honesty regarding his feelings about his stepson. Finally, she finds the truth lies not in Archer's words but with a long-forgotten silent witness. Members Reviews: As Good As the First in the "Witness Series" This book is worthy of your time. It helps a little if you have read the first in the series since one of the supporting characters is carried over from the fist book entitled "Hostile Witness." I understand a third book is close to completion, and I plan to read it as well. If you read the book, ask yourself some questions about the relationship between the heroine lawyer Josie and her Most Favored Companion the retired cop. I'll leave it at that, but I think you will get my drift when you read it. The narrator is OK but not great. She rushes the read and lacks the interpretive skills to add drama to the story...tonal change, pause and emphasis is lacking. If you are an avid Audible fan you understand the value of a great narrator. Cheers, Ken Another Astounding Book in the Witness Series! If you could sum up Silent Witness in three words, what would they be? Amazingly well crafted. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I have found that all of Rebecca Forster's thrillers keep me on the edge of my seat. It is obvious that she does extensive research for her books and the realism of her storylines doesn't just float by. The elements of the story she tellls are current and relevant. You will become invested in the story because that realism and relevance slaps you in the head, grabs you and drags you to the edge of your seat. I find that I am always making mental guesses at 'who dunit', but I try to hold off turning to the end to find out if my guess is correct. Have you listened to any of Tara Platts other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, I have listened to Tara in the past. I am quite fond of her delivery and in the way she gives each character their own character. Her work in Hostile Witness was awesome. She has a voice that you can listen to for hours. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I am a roller coaster lover and was really pulled into the amusement park scenes. Ms. Forster's gift for descriptive style puts a visual in your mind and you can 'see' the story. Couple that gift with Tara Platt's delivery, and you have an audio book that is a riveting experience. Any additional comments? I hope to see many more in the Witness Series, both in print and in audio form. Ruined by the narrator I'm still listening to the book and I "think" the story is good but I'm so distracted by the extremely fast reading , panting, and quick intake of breath of the narrator that I can't enjoy the actual story.

Death on a High Floor Audiobook by Charles Rosenberg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Rosenberg) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:43:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death on a High Floor Author: Charles Rosenberg Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1618 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: On the 85th floor of a glittering high-rise in Los Angeles, Robert Tarza steps into the lobby of the Marbury Marfan law firm to discover his partner Simon Rafer lying in a pool of blood - an ornate dagger plunged into his back. Robert had worked with Simon for decades, and their relationship was fraught with conflict. But he never imagined he would wind up as the prime suspect for his colleagues murder. As the evidence stacks up against him with frightening speed, he quickly falls from his respected position to that of a criminal dragged through the tabloids. With a growing suspicion that hes being expertly framed, Robert digs into the evidence to clear his name. In the process, however, he uncovers a web of fraud among his closest associates. As time runs out, Robert must uncover the real killer or be prepared to go to prison for murder. Members Reviews: Excellent Mystery, Brilliant Narration This story revolves around Robert Tarza, a successful and truly snobby 60 year old attorney who finds himself under suspicion of murder. But unlike most central characters, you don't have to identify or even like this man to enjoy his tale. The reason is the astounding characters that surround him, his 30 year old protege and one of the most formidable defense attorneys in L.A. Not only is he in deep trouble with the law, his case is further complicated by his own arrogant and naive insistence (and against his defense attorney's advice) on investigating his own case. Worse still, his young protege is a brilliant litigator with no criminal experience who insists on being the lead attorney of the defense team. The tensions between the equally brilliant legal minds Tarza and his team leads to a great deal of humor in an ever more mysterious murder. The trial sequences are truly entertaining as they are suspenseful. The narration requires the voice of a snob, an impertinent and sexy protege, a frustrated Latino defense attorney, a wise if snarky female judge in prominent roles. He delivers in spades. Worth your time? It certainly was for me! Didn't See It Coming! This is a great mystery, well developed and well narrated. I didn't see the conclusion coming. The author used an intelligent diversion right from the beginning that blinded me. I was on the wrong path as far as who I thought was the killer. There are well developed minor characters and enough movement and action that held my attention and provided some laughs. This novel included scenes where the two central characters conducted tension-gartering, clandestine investigations and edge of your seat courtroom drama. With this narrator, I never had to consciously think about who was speaking. He was able to make significant changes in his voice to sound womanly and to use the quirks in a couple of the character's voice (eg. stuttering), so I was able to tell who was speaking at all times. Best Mistake I Ever Made! Would you listen to Death on a High Floor again? Why? No, but ONLY because I never listen to the same book twice (so many books, so little time) and it is quite a long story. But this audiobook is one of the wittiest, most fun-filled who-done-its I have read or listened to in a long time. It's not a comedy, don't get me wrong; it's a legitimate mystery, but the interplay among the characters -- and the interpretation given to each character by the narrator -- is superbly done.

Law and Disorder Audiobook by Mike Papantonio

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Papantonio) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 23:17:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Law and Disorder Subtitle: A Legal Thriller Author: Mike Papantonio Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Brash, brilliant, handsome Nicholas Deketomis has built a highly successful career as a lawyer, protecting the rights of the innocent while winning multibillion-dollar lawsuits from the powers that be. "Deke" may have come from the wrong side of the tracks, but he's built a wonderful life for his close-knit family. His wife and two children live in a beautiful house in a seaside community along the Florida Panhandle. But their comfortable life is endangered. In the midst of a highly contentious lawsuit against a powerful pharmaceutical company, as well as publicly advocating for a liberal Florida State Senate candidate, this time Deke may have riled the wrong powerbrokers. Scheming against him are a local Bible-thumping preacher, an ambitious district attorney, and two malicious brothers running one of the country's biggest oil corporations. A vile conspiracy is hatched to bring down Deketomis; setting him up and attempting to convict him on a bogus murder charge would solve many of their problems. Deke is in the trial of his life, which quickly becomes a media circus. But this good man will not go down without a bruising fight - especially when he finds his family threatened. And just as it seems that his enemies may have him cornered, he finds help from the unlikeliest source. Members Reviews: Awesome Loved the legal thriller. Would make a great movie or miniseries. Deke was a compelling character and I would love to read more about him. good story ruined by politics great narrator! story is intriguing, but the politics got in the way. the author even attempts to make the little kids evil because their parents have a certain political belief. it was tiring. story had a great character and a great plot otherwise. nothing exciting! bit monotone loses listener and theres no thrilling storyline either didn't really excite me and there's really nothing dramatic that happens in this book.

The Last Alibi Audiobook by David Ellis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Ellis) — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:15:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Alibi Subtitle: A Jason Kolarich Novel, Book 4 Author: David Ellis Narrator: Luke Daniels, Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 144 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Defense attorney Jason Kolarich is back in another edge-of-your seat thriller...and this time he may find himself in over his head, in more ways than one. James Drinker is a bit of an oddball. A funny-looking, geeky loner, he walks into Jason Kolarichs office one day with a preemptive concern: two women have recently been murdered, seemingly by the same killer, and Drinker thinks he will be the polices main suspect. One woman was his ex-girlfriend, he says, and the other was a friend. Hes the only link between the victims and he has no alibi for the night of either murder - surely the police will realize it soon. Believing hes the target of a frame-up, Drinker hires Kolarich for his defense. Something about James Drinker seems off from the start, but Kolarich doesnt give it too much thought. Until another murder occurs. And then another. And as he begins to probe his clients life and story more closely, it quickly becomes clear that nothing about James Drinker is what it seems...and that the target of the frame-up isnt Drinker, but Kolarich. Unable to stop a serial killer - and prove his own innocence - without breaking his sworn attorney-client privilege, Jason Kolarich must hunt for the truth about James Drinker, the series of brutal murders, and why hes been set up to take the fall. The answers will be beyond anything he could have imagined. Members Reviews: Good but might be better on paper. What made the experience of listening to The Last Alibi the most enjoyable? David Ellis' story Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. I didn't find myself anticipating as many elements as I usually do after over 600 Audible titles and thousands of books before those. How did the narrator detract from the book? Usually I like Luke Daniels just fine. His ONLY, but HUGE, error in this book was Joel Lightner's voice. I have read or heard all of David Ellis' books. I think he would agree and Luke is in danger of becoming a joke like Scott Brick if he keeps doing that. And Tanya Eby just wasn't needed for this book. She wasn't horrible...except every time she did a male voice. It was also a distraction to hear the same character voiced by 2 readers. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Oh, not really...it was just a really good story. Terrible Narration absolutly ruins this book! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Appropriate Narration! Some narrators can convincingly narrate both male & female voices, Dick Hill & Scott Brick are good examples. Luke Daniels can do it, he even does a great job narrating Oberand's (a Dog) in the Iron Druid series.Some of David Baldacci's books are examples of narration done right: a Male does the "male role" & a female performs the "female role". Whoever made the decision to narrate this book needs to apologize to Luke Daniels, Audible listeners, David Ellis, then resign & seek employment at Wal-Mart! What could David Ellis have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Used a single Narrator or let each Narrator read their respective "voices".

The Jury Audiobook by Steve Martini

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Martini) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:21:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jury Subtitle: Paul Madriani, Book 6 Author: Steve Martini Narrator: Erik Bergmann Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Paul Madriani has ample reason to suspect he's representing a guilty man. Dr. David Crone, a respected medical researcher and principal in mapping the human genome, is charged with the murder of a young colleague: 26-year-old Kalista Jordan, an African-American research physician whose body washed up on a beach in San Diego Bay. Forensic evidence links her murder with material in Crone's garage. Crone had both opportunity and motive: Kalista had recently ended their affair, and may have been deserting him professionally as well, moving on to a rival genetic research facility. However, when a key witness for the prosecution dies unexpectedly, leaving an incriminating note behind, Crone's innocence seems confirmed - until Madriani hits upon a potentially damning loose end. Members Reviews: The Jury - excellent Another excellent novel, great story line. Had me until just about the end. Thank you for writing such wonderful books. Loved the book Lots of twists and turns. Just when you thought you knew the answers, more questions and new possibilities. Great book

Cimarron Rose Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:26:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cimarron Rose Subtitle: A Billy Bob Holland Novel, Book 1 Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Tom Stechschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 273 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Texas attorney and former Texas Ranger Billy Bob Holland has many secrets. Among them is Vernon Smother's son, Lucas, a now-teenaged boy about whom few know the truth - Lucas is really Billy Bob's illegitimate son. When Lucas is arrested for murder, Billy Bob must confront the past and serve as the boy's criminal attorney. Billy Bob knows the propensity of the town, Deaf Smith, Texas, to make scapegoats out of the innocent and to exploit and sexually use the powerless. During Lucas's trial, Billy Bob realizes that he will have to bring injury upon Lucas as well as himself in order to save his son. As a result, Billy Bob incurs enemies that are far more dangerous than any he faced as a Texas Ranger. With the same electric language and hard-edged style that brought James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux novels to the forefront of American crime fiction, Cimarron Rose explodes with a new, evocative setting that will establish Billy Bob Holland as James Lee Burke's next great character. Members Reviews: Burke delivers withanother great mystery/hero! Where does Cimarron Rose rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? James Lee Burke is perhaps the best author for audible mystery lovers I know of. I'd have to say this one runs a close second to the Hackberry Holland series, my favorite of his works. What was one of the most memorable moments of Cimarron Rose? The wonderful interactions of the hero Holland interviewing suspects was a lot of fun, but my favorite moments were his conversations with his dead friend. What does Tom Stechschulte bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Tom caught my attention with his stellar performance in No Country For Old Men. I have loved all of Will Patton's work on most of Burke's novels, therefore I was skeptical over the editors choice of Stechshulte. I needn't have been concerned. He delivered big, so much so, I don't think Patton would have done better. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did listen to this in one day! Any additional comments? Though this novel has fewer colorful and exagerated characters than Burke's other series, I found it refreshing and it even made for a More realistic and superior mystery. I just don't see how anyone would not enjoy this book. Don't miss out on this story This is my first listen from James Lee Burke, and definitely not the last. It's one of those stories that keeps you listening when you know you should be doing other things. The characters are a colorful lot, with bits of humor, and lots of deception. Billy Bob finds himself defending his illegitimate son, which leads to learning a whole lot of dirty little secrets from many of the town's residents. It's a suspenseful who done it, with a side monologue from Billy Bob's Grandfather telling his own story straight out of the old west.The narrator does an excellent job, capturing the feel of a small town in Texas. Best Author THE best American author. Past and present. (nothing else needs to be said but I must post 15 words) Buy the other version Any additional comments? I would like to start this review by saying, I am only halfway through the book right now. The story line seems good just as I expected, but unfortunately, the narration could use a little work.

Devil's Corner Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 14:12:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devil's Corner Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 286 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Vicki's suspicions take her to Devil's Corner, a city neighborhood teetering on the brink of ruin; thick with broken souls, innocent youth, and a scourge that preys on both. But the deeper Vicki probes, the more she becomes convinced that the murders weren't random and the killers were more ruthless than she thought. When another murder thrusts Vicki together with an unlikely ally, she buckles up for a wild ride down a dangerous street, and into the cross-hairs of a conspiracy as powerful as it is relentless. Critic Reviews: "Entertaining and exciting." (Booklist) "Scottoline's ability to mix humor with serious subject matter, combined with her intense research of inner city drug trafficking and a side plot involving Vicki's love life, make for compelling entertainment." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Attorney, investigator, smart mouth Scottoline is a master of the "humorous self realization" but cuts them back to write a gritty story of her old neighborhood which has gone from bad to pure urban blight. It is thrilling, touching, but much more serious than some of her other books which are practically light hearted with humor. There is budding romance for those who like that. The writer / narrator is always engaging to TRUE Scottoline fans. (Those who don't hate Rosenblatt's "performance" style or the few mouth noises not edited out). (People can be so prissy about such things.) This is Scottoline at her most serious and she is still fun and very entertaining. solid Scottoline Scottoline's returned to her roots -- to the crisp, snappy stuff she started off, and lured me in, with. If you've been turned off lately by the Rosato & Associates saga, which was getting to sound like a bad mix of soap opera and "Cagney & Lacey," come back for this one. Bennie and the Airheads don't show up at all. Fun, fast, fluffy read. This author is always fun to read. She will never tax your brain with anything serious and you can count on a happy ending. This one is more complicated than most of her story lines, but I promise you that you will not have to dig into your grey matter for extra help. It's fun and fast-paced. Don't think too hard while you listen to it and don't get analytical (this author's characters do a lot of illogical stuff, so leave your critical faculties elsewhere when you read her stuff) and you'll enjoy it more! time for Rosenblatt to retire I agree with many of the other reviews; the story line was interesting, but the narrator messed it up badly. Long, mistimed pauses, constant sucking on a cough drop (nauseating), strange voices for the different characters, and worst of all, she made the heroine sound like an idiot. I will not waste another book credit on a book narrated by Rosenblatt; she just detracts too much from the story. Narrator - BIG UGH! The book was good but the narrator drove me CRAZY! If she swallows ONE MORE TIME!!! UGH!!

The Advocate Audiobook by Teresa Burrell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Teresa Burrell) — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 03:03:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Advocate Subtitle: The Advocate, Book 1 Author: Teresa Burrell Narrator: Summer Rona Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-14 Publisher: Teresa Burrell Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: For Sabre Orin Brown, life is good; she has it all...or would have, if only she could solve the mysterious disappearance of her brother. The search for her brother and her career as a juvenile-court attorney collide when she defends a nine-year-old whose father will go to any length to obtain custody. Sabre finds herself immersed in a case with too many unanswered questions. Her quest for the truth takes her coast to coast and five years into the past. Confronted with mysterious clues and strange occurrences, Sabre is threatened by someone wanting to make her suffer the unbearable anguish of losing everything - including her life. As Sabre's passion to find the answers intensifies, she discovers a twisted history of desperation, deceit, and revenge. And she discovers how obscure and treacherous the truth can be. The Advocate, a legal-suspense murder mystery, is the first book in The Advocate Series. Three characters continue throughout the series, Sabre Orin Brown, defense attorney; her investigator, J.P. Torn; and her colleague Bob Clark. The Advocate is followed by The Advocate's Betrayal Members Reviews: Great story ! If you could sum up The Advocate in three words, what would they be? Exciting, emotional, interesting Who was your favorite character and why? Saber, she just keeps going and does what is right. What about Summer Ronas performance did you like? Her voice was soothing. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? If time allowed I could have listened to the entire book in one sitting. Any additional comments? I began the book with a sinking feeling, I did not want to listen to a sad, twisted tale of child abuse. I quickly realized that this would not be a disgusting story, playing on horror for the sake of horror but a well written story of genuine friendship, a blend of mystery, humor, and sadness to produce a story that kept me interested and did not end as I suspected. Very informative and smooth reading If you could sum up The Advocate in three words, what would they be? Excellent informative touching Who was your favorite character and why? Saber she is a tough litigator who doesn't give up on the children until she is sure they are being taken care of properly Which character as performed by Summer Rona was your favorite? The same. Saber I also like ther friend and sometime confidant Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes as a foster parent I loved reading about all the other things that go into protecting children Love Teresa Burrell Where does The Advocate rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is only my 3rd audiobook, it's also the only book I have completed. The others were hard to follow so shut them off. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Advocate? When Carla and Sabre saw Dr. Steele Which scene was your favorite? The suspense behind Sabre being attacked by the bat. Any additional comments? Love Teresa's ability to draw you in from the beginning..if the first chapter is boring I tend to move on. Her books are clean, funny and full of suspense. I've never read or listened to more than 1 book in a series until now, 2 more and I'll be caught up.

Presumption of Guilt Audiobook by Marti Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marti Green) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 03:52:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Presumption of Guilt Author: Marti Green Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 355 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Twelve years ago, teenager Molly Singer was tried and convicted for murdering her parents. She was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison, torn away from her newborn daughter, and forsaken by those closest to her. But now, a series of anonymous letters proclaim her innocence - and point a finger at a deadly conspiracy. Attorney Dani Trumball specializes in defending the wrongfully imprisoned at the Help Innocent Prisoners Project. But taking Molly's case means taking on a hard-hearted justice system that doesn't like do-overs... and a merciless killer who will do anything to keep a secret history of dirty deals buried. Only the truth will set Molly free and reunite her broken family. And only Dani has any chance of finding it in a showdown that will push her legal talents - and her survival skills - to the very edge. Members Reviews: 3.5 Entertaining But A Little Far Fetched This book starts out, in the first few pages, fairly promisingly---a young girl is accused and convicted of killing her parents, although she is innocent. A group of lawyers involved in an Innocence Project-like practice take on her case. However, the book then takes a turn when the true circumstances of her parents' deaths start to unfold. People start getting killed like flies, in a way that is almost funny in its overkill. The truth involves just about everyone you could possibly imagine that is in power in the fictional Hudson county. The ending is never really in doubt, but first we go through lots of court action repeating plot points. There are also a few times that the book contradicts itself. The most noticeable to me was a newspaper article quoted early in the book saying the jury in the original case took only four hours to deliver a verdict. Later, it becomes a major plot point that the jury took five days to deliver a verdict. That kind of things makes me wonder about the editing here. I think the author was very well meaning. She wanted to illustrate several points, most especially that false confessions occur more often than you would think. However, the first book was better than this one. But the book was still entertaining and I will continue to the next book. Tanya Eby was very good with the delivery of the story Another great story! Very much enjoyed this novel, really felt for Molly. Nice amount of twists and turns throughout the book. Only one negative, I was getting a bit tired and annoyed at having to hear about Dani's son and his impairment, it was definitely over stated and referred to too many times in the first half of this story and not pertinent to the novel. I'm hoping it's barely mentioned in the next book. Excellent legal thriller! Presumption of Guilt is Book 2 in the 4 novel Innocent Prisoners Project series by Marti Green. The story in fascinating and the suspense is intense. A 17 year old girl is wrongfully convicted of murdering her parents and has spent 12 years in prison. This novel clearly shows how our criminal justice system can be manipulated by forced false confections, overzealous DA's, and crooked judges. Tanya Eby does her usual stellar job of narration. I found that narration was best at 1.5x recorded speed. Improved narration at 1.5 speed I purchased Presumption of Guilt for $1.99. It was predictable yet entertaining enough at that price.

A Patriot's Act Audiobook by Kenneth Eade

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kenneth Eade) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:32:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Patriot's Act Subtitle: Brent Marks Legal Thriller Series, Book 2 Author: Kenneth Eade Narrator: Patrick R. Golden Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Valentina Nesterova Eade Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: This fast-paced, action-packed thriller will challenge everything you believe about justice and freedom. It begs the question of what exactly patriotism is - blind allegiance to authority or standing up for what is right as guaranteed in the US Constitution. It's all about delicate balance of power and experience - something gone awry, and something explored through intimate descriptions. Brent Marks, the lawyer from the number-one best-selling financial thriller Predatory Kill is called upon to seek justice for an innocent client held prisoner in Guantanamo Bay. When a naturalized American citizen turns up missing in Iraq, Brent Marks fights the Goliath US Government's Patriot Act with its own constitution. Santa Barbara accountant Ahmed Khury responds to the plea of his brother, Sabeen, a suspected money launderer in Iraq. Before Ahmed realizes what has happened to him, he is sent to Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp as a suspected terrorist and is subjected to torture to extract information he doesn't have. The courtroom drama mounts as the drama outside the courtroom explodes, and when murder, corruption, and cover-up enters the picture, nobody, including Brent, is safe. This political thriller novel will challenge everything you think about patriotism, the war on terror, civil liberties, and freedom. Members Reviews: Author presumes America is another Nazi regime ...you might enjoy this novel. I love the premise of this novel. An American of middle eastern dissent is mistakenly arrested as a spy while visiting a brother in Iraq. He is sent to Cuba, where his rights are ignored and is subseqently tortured. A legal battle ensues to free him. All of this seems plausible and very well might have occurred. There is no question abuses by US personnel occurred at Guantanamo. However, the author falls victim to all or nothing thinking as he relates the story. In the first few chapters of this book, the author clearly assumes everyone hates George W Bush and considers him stupid. Everyone. He is adamant that Guantanamo is exactly like the Nazi prison camps, and assumes it is a foregone conclusion everyone agrees. I found his writing childish and petty, despite the fact his premise was clever. The narration was lacking emotion and very dry. Fiction that reads like fact... Any additional comments? Two things about this book: 1. All of this authors books were given One star by one buyer who did not leave a review. Most of the books in this series stopped right there. I almost passed this book based on that single one star. DO NOT PASS THIS BOOK UP! 2. This is a FANTASTIC book! It is based on a naturalized US citizen who is wrongly suspected of terrorism. His home is illegally searched, he is arrested and taken out of the country to Guantanamo where he is tortured endlessly. The author presents this beautifully. Our hero Brent Marks takes on the case following a catastrophic event and the court room drama that follows is heartbreaking. When the guards from Guantanamo are questioned they of course give very reasonable and "acceptable" answers. It them flashes back to the reality of the situation. One example: when asked if the prisoner was given sustenance answer - Yes.

Media Justice Audiobook by Dennis Carstens

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dennis Carstens) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:11:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Media Justice Subtitle: Marc Kadella Legal Mysteries, Book 3 Author: Dennis Carstens Narrator: Keli Douglass Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Dennis Carstens Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: A young, single mother, a widow, meets a nice young man and begins dating him. Just when she starts to believe she may have found a father for her two year old daughter, the boyfriend and her child disappear in the middle of the night. Frantically she searches for him, terrified of telling her mother the little girl is missing. The police are brought in and when it becomes obvious to them that the boyfriend, who has not been seen by any of the girl's friends, family or coworkers, is a lie, they begin to suspect her. Eventually, the child's remains are found in the Mississippi; all that is left is a skeleton. The investigation turns on the young mother and she is charged with murdering her own daughter. The media is electrified. Coast to coast she is vilified and convicted in the court of public opinion. She becomes one of the most hated people in America. Marc Kadella and the beautiful Madeline Rivers, convinced of her innocence, take the young woman's case and fight for her against the heavy hand of the government and the media who have already found her guilty. All the while, the mysterious boyfriend is lurking around the fringes of the case watching with amusement as his macabre plan unfolds. Members Reviews: Returning this one ... Would you try another book from Dennis Carstens and/or Keli Douglass? Yes What was most disappointing about Dennis Carstenss story? It was too much like the Casey Anthony story - annoyingly so. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? The performance was good - the story was boring. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The narration was good - the writing was good - just too much like the real story. Any additional comments? nope .... The narration was terrible!
The story was good, but the narration was so stilted and halting in places that it ruined the storyline for me.It just proves the fact that you need a good narrator or your story will suffer. Terrible Many mispronounced words. Very poor performance. Would never listen to this narrator again. Poor performance Number 1 for 2017 Without dobt the most enjoyable book I have listen too this year. Great author .

The First Law Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:08:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Law Subtitle: A Dismas Hardy Novel Author: John Lescroart Narrator: Robert Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Glitsky asks the new homicide lieutenant about the case, but the brass tells him to stay out of it. Guided by the Patrol Special - a private police force supervised by the SFPD that is a holdover from San Francisco's vigilante past - the police have already targeted their prime suspect: John Holiday, proprietor of a run-down local bar, and a friend and client of Dismas Hardy. Hardy has ample reason to doubt both his client's guilt and the evidence conveniently stacked against him. Hardy turns to Glitsky for help, but when Holiday is implicated in the grisly killings of two more men, their pleas fall on hostile ears. To avoid arrest, Holiday turns fugitive, and the police believe three things: that Hardy's a liar protecting Holiday, that Holiday is a cold-blooded killer, and that Glitsky's a bad cop on the wrong side of the law. And as the deadly pursuit for a murderer intensifies, Hardy, Glitsky, and even their families are directly threatened by the forces that want to see Holiday brought down. Cut off from the system that they both served, denied justice from the corridors of power, and increasingly isolated at every turn, Hardy and Glitsky face their darkest hour. For when the law that is meant to shield and protect those closest to them fails, they must look to another, more primal law in order to survive. Members Reviews: Good book + horrible performance = waste of money As is my habit, when an author I like comes out with a new title, I go back and start from the beginning and listen to ALL of his books before listenting to the new book. As i went through the Dismas Hardy books this time, I wondered why I didn't have The Oath, The First Law or The Hearing in my library. I purchased and downloaded all 3 WITHOUT rereading the reviews. Then I found out why I had NOT purchased them previously. This is one of the all-time worse narrators every to record a book. It's even more horrible because a couple of these are key book in the series. He actually does a lisping detective (REALLY?!!) What purpose does that serve. Hardy's voice read by Lawrence is nasal and whiny. I can't begin to express how difficult it was to listen to these. BEWARE! Top Notch Legal/Crime Drama Where does The First Law rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This might be my favorite of the Dismas Hardy/Abe Glitzky series Who was your favorite character and why? Glitzky is my favorite character in this audio book, as the embattled former lieutenant in this thrilling story. The author did a great job with the Glitzky character, who has no official authority in this story, but had to take charge in a complex case with corruption and incompetence in the SFPD. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? as usual, the ending is thrilling, pulling the multiple themes together. The various settings in San Francisco are well documented and life like, as I lived in or near the city for 20 years . Any additional comments? this audiobook is a must have for your collection. The best yet lots of suspense and intrique. I've read 6 of Lescroart's books. This is the best yet. I honestly couldn't put it down. Good police procedural I'd been looking for a good police procedural and found it in The First Law - great characters and well crafted plot with unfolding clues.

By Reason of Insanity Audiobook by Randy Singer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Randy Singer) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:11:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Reason of Insanity Author: Randy Singer Narrator: Tom Stecheschulte Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: As the Avenger of Blood systematically executes guilty rapists and the lawyers who finagled their freedom, a reporter has visions of this relentless vigilante in action. To her amazement, she soon finds herself in the slammer, accused of being the notorious serial killer. Deep in despair, she retains an attorney who specializes in the insanity plea. Critic Reviews: "[Randy Singer] is every bit as enjoyable as John Grisham." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great read Singer writes a great book that kept my interest from the beginning to the end. The perp was totally unexpected, and it was interesting how the clues slowly unfold. The reader made the story enjoyable too Lots of twists This was a great book, lots of twists and turns! I like legal thrillers and this one had lots of meat to it. GREAT LISTEN! You know when the narrator reaches the end of a chapter and there's a long gap...when you sometimes think you e run out of battery or somehow disconnected your device. Then, just as you look at it the narrator announces the next chapter and you sigh with relief. Well, at the end of this book I SO wanted to hear another chapter announced but, it was the END. I loved this book. Thanx Randy for a family friendly book What did you love best about By Reason of Insanity? It has an unusual plot with a good story line Who was your favorite character and why? The main character, as he tries to navigate for his client through the many suspects What about Tom Stecheschultes performance did you like? He's always been an easy narrator for me to listen to Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, if time permits Any additional comments? If you've never listened to a Randy Singer book, give him a try, you won't be disappointed. He writes a good mystery, with plenty of twists and turns. Excellent Randy Singer Book! Sometimes tough to listen to, but most excellent listen. Wow, what a surprising ending!

The Hidden Man Audiobook by David Ellis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Ellis) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:24:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hidden Man Author: David Ellis Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Private attorney Jason Kolarich is engaged to defend Audrey's brother. But can he trust the people who hired him? Why are they paying for Sammy's defense and why do they want the case heard so quickly? Why, when Kolarich's investigations lead the police to a buried cache of children's bodies, do they kidnap his brother and threaten his life? And finally, what is Kolarich's own connection to the case? Critic Reviews: "A well-written, surprising, completely original gem. The best suspense novel I've read in a while." (James Patterson) "A fresh take on the legal thriller, crackles with unexpected twists - like Patricia Highsmith with an extra shot of adrenaline." (San Francisco Chronicle) "Who does he think he is - John Grisham? The answer has to be - yes, with any luck. Ellis certainly writes as well as his Georgia colleague, and his plotting is certainly sharper." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: A Very Solid Crime Story The plot is very interesting. I have only listened to one other Ellis book, but it, like this book, offers a BIG surprise at the end that changes ones entire perspective of events in the story. I will most assuredly be reading more of the work of David Ellis, because I love a plot with a good twist! Luke Daniels does a great job with the characters, and in particular manages to create a solid bond between the listener and the protagonist. Not an easy job as the book is very plot/action heavy and the protagonist is not written as a very appealing individual.I like the fact that Ellis does not feel compelled to make his characters perfect people, to me that makes them more believable, but sometimes his characters are hard to like. Overall, a well crafted, solid crime story performed well by Daniels. Story not bad, Didn't like the reader The story was pretty good. However, I found the narrator's speech to be distracting and stilted. Convoluted story arc - great narrator Luke Daniels saved what little could be saved of this mish mash of a novel. It was confusing and made little sense much of the time. No real plot or character development. I bought it because it was narrated by Daniels and I usually enjoy everything he does. I think this one is going back however. For me it was mediocre though others seem to like it. Narrator Made Me Zone Out Often What did you like best about The Hidden Man? What did you like least? The storyline was good; but the narrator was very monotone and I kept finding myself zoning out. I had to "go back 30 seconds or more" so many times, that after hallway thru, I stopped doing it. I just wanted to get the book over and done. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Luke Daniels? Any narrator that adds emotion and doesn't put me to sleep. Do you think The Hidden Man needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I am not sure I care for the main character and I am not sure if that is do to the author or the narrator. I am not left wanting a follow-up book or would look forward to a series. Any additional comments? I like other books by David Ellis, so I will read another of his - as long as it is another narrator and I listen to a long excerpt. Bad, bad, bad What disappointed you about The Hidden Man? I found the plot absurd and really uninteresting.

Guardian of Lies Audiobook by Steve Martini

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Martini) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:45:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guardian of Lies Subtitle: A Paul Madriani Novel Author: Steve Martini Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Together with his partner, Harry Hinds, Madriani must piece together the threads of a decades-old conspiracy involving priceless gold coins, an aging American spy, a disaffected Russian soldier, and a forgotten weapon from the days of JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis. As the separate strands of the story come together, Madriani finds information that will ultimately lead him to the one person who holds the key to it all: a man some call "The Guardian of Lies". Paul Madriani faces his most challenging - and most urgent - case yet, a breathless story that combines fact and fiction and will hold listeners captive until its final, explosive conclusion. Editorial Reviews: Defense Attorney Paul Madriani finds himself accused of involvement in the murder of a rare coin dealer. While representing a Costa Rican woman, also accused of the crime, he uncovers a decades-old conspiracy involving a Russian soldier, nuclear weapons, and a ruthless assassin. George Guidall effortlessly portrays a variety of characters and delivers Spanish and Russian accents as he weaves together the threads of the story. His calm tone and measured pace help build tension, and he delivers the dramatic and emotional passages equally well. Listeners will find it difficult to turn this off once they start. Members Reviews: Guardian of Lies Steve Martini is one of my favorite authors & this story was as great as the other legal thrillers he writes. I love the curmudgeony Harry & the little omissions Hinds & Madriani use to solve their cases. This one had more action than a three ring circus & for a little while, had me believing that this would be the one that Hinds & Madriani finally lost. I didn't like the narrator as much as the one who read the earlier books but in the end, I enjoyed the book immensely even though the scenario was a little unlikely. A good listen with lots of action!! Good, but not Martini's Best! As a fan of Martini, this book has too much action that is not feasible. The Judge and Compelling Evidence are so believeable. Not so in Guardian of Lies. Martini is at his best game with courtroom drama! A Mixed Review A somewhat convoluted plot with multiple agents and motives, mixing murder charges with terrorist plots make for a strange, but not entirely distasteful stew. Guidall, with his remarkable facility for portraying multiple characters with distinct voices, made it fairly easy to recognize who is speaking and acting. With a less talented narrator, the listening experience would have been terribly confusing and unrewarding. If you enjoy plots pitting inept government agencies agains mad terrorists and heroic individuals, alike, you'll enjoy this book; however, if you're looking for an intriguing legal thriller, perhaps you should turn to an earlier Steve Martini. Whoa! What a ride! This book was really exciting. It kept me up late reading to see what would happen next. George Guidall always does such a good job of narrating that he improves the author's work. Loved it This is a great book. There are a number of sub-plots going on and it keeps your attention to the very end. Another great read by Steve Martini.

Camino Island Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 12:48:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Camino Island Author: John Grisham Narrator: January LaVoy Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: All trails became dead ends. Tips that had at first seemed urgent now faded away. The waiting game began. Whoever had the manuscripts would want money, and a lot of it. They would surface eventually, but where and when, and how much would they want? The most daring and devastating heist in literary history targets a high security vault located deep beneath Princeton University. Valued at $25 million (though some would say priceless), the five manuscripts of F. Scott Fitzgerald's only novels are amongst the most valuable in the world. After an initial flurry of arrests, both they and the ruthless gang of thieves who took them have vanished without trace. Dealing in stolen books is a dark business, and few are initiated to its arts - which puts Bruce Kable right on the FBI's Rare Asset Recovery Unit's watch list. A struggling writer burdened by debts, Mercer Mann spent summers on Florida's idyllic Camino Island as a kid, in her grandmother's beach cottage. Now she is being made an offer she can't refuse: to return to the peace of the island, to write her novel - and get close to a certain infamous bookseller, and his interesting collection of manuscripts.... Members Reviews: Good holiday read A good narrator, clever plot and an interesting end to the story! A holiday read. An Island Story Adrift From its Plot I've always liked a good John Grisham; when he's on form with his legal thrillers he's the master of his domain. My impression is that when he strays off his home turf and tries to play away the results are a little more mixed. Camino Island has done nothing to change my mind. There's the positive in that I found the characters engaging with the decadent literary clique he creates on the island genuinely enjoyable. The story is interesting and the idea is good but the whole thing never took off for me or got the pulse racing. The heist is by modern thrillers fairly standard Ocean's Eleven fayre without the killer cleverness. The plotting isn't of the highest standard. For example one of the highly professional and experienced thieves who had a criminal record chooses to ignore something he really would have known meant serious trouble. The narration by January Lavoy is of her normal high standard. She reads very clearly and at a brisk pace while managing a wide range of character voices. There is one female character on the island that is written as a soft touch to be fair but who ends up coming out as a wet enough blanket to dowse any small house fire! Throughout though there was no great feeling of ongoing jeopardy and the main subject seemed often distant or in the background. This meant that while this is fairly enjoyable reading it never builds up any great head of steam or excitement. In all a pleasant rather than exciting or spectacular read that won't stay long in the mind or make it into most people's Grisham top ten list. Flat ending Well it started well, promising I thought, but slumped. Then it picked up again, again it disappointed at the end. I thought so much more would happen with such a good story line, I almost want to rewrite the book myself. I've enjoyed the previous books by this author and I have another one I've purchased on Audible. I hope it's better than this one. Watch this space.

Bum Luck Audiobook by Paul Levine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Levine) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:13:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bum Luck Author: Paul Levine Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Thirty seconds after the jury announced its verdict, I decided to kill my client. Second-string linebacker turned trial lawyer Jake Lassiter squares off against his toughest, most unpredictable adversary yet: himself. The downward spiral begins when Jake's client, Miami Dolphins' running back Thunder Thurston, is cleared of murdering his wife. Jake didn't expect to win, didn't want to win, since he is sure his client is guilty. When Thurston walks free, Lassiter vows to seek his own kind of justice. Street justice. Vigilante justice. Law partners Steve Solomon and Victoria Lord can't believe their friend has become so deeply, inexplicably obsessed with killing Thurston. Convinced Jake's unhinged behavior is due to concussive brain injuries suffered during his pro football career, they beg him to seek treatment. But as Lassiter's raging fixation on vengeance grows, Solomon and Lord wonder if they're too late to help. Is it game over for Jake's career...and his life? Members Reviews: Bum Book I have been an avid reader of Paul Levine's character (Jake Lassiter). Lassiter has been a fun, engaging and quirky lawyer who battled his way through strange cases and stranger girl friends. Right or wrong, he battled valiantly for his clients. Unfortunately, in Bum Luck, the author turned Jake into a cold blooded murderer with no remorse who totally sabotaged his own client. It has turned me off of Lassiter and the author. Goodbye to both. Almost ruined by a couple of dumb themes OK, I was willing to overlook the tired and cliché pro athlete character, and this had the makings of a truly great book. But it started going south with the theme of the lawyer fighting against his insurance company client, and the "pre-death obituary" scene. Both were just plain stupid! Wrong way Lassiter Jake Lassiter and his bum luck, not your average attorney. He can win a case in spite of himself. As I'm listening to the book and as the story unfolds I honestly thought his luck had run out. This was going to be his last call, but Lady Luck had other unexpected plans, and I was surprised by what they were. Sometimes you can't believe your lying eyes. Good book, I'm glad I got it. Bummer! No More to listen to! This is a great series. The crimes seem doable. Sometimes the pit comes not so much. All in all very entertaining. nice Made drive across 3 states wonderful good story good pace and good character separation by narrator.

Outrage Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:10:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outrage Subtitle: Butch Karp - Marlene Ciampi Series Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Months after a brutal double homicide in uptown Manhattan shocks the city, sensational newspaper headlines herald the arrest and indictment of Felix Acevedo, a shy Bronx teenager who confessed to the horrific crimes. But downtown, in the district attorneys office, Butch Karp is seething. No sooner does he bask in the relief of successfully closing the case on murderous imam Sharif Jabbar than he is thrust into the center of a high-profile prosecution that threatens the integrity of his office. An ambitious young assistant district attorney, seeking career advancement, cuts corners to indict Acevedo, disregarding Karps fundamental rule: Never charge the accused unless the evidence leads inexorably to proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Now, damned by a coerced confession and a frenzied media bent on lynching him, Acevedo sits in jail while a vicious killer stalks the city. Karps wife, Marlene Ciampi, one half of the crime-fighting family proclaimed by the media, hits the streets for clues that will save the unjustly accused defendant. What she discovers puts her on the trail of the true perpetrator - a drug-addicted psychopath with an ax to grind - and a disgruntled police detective who is willing to lie, withhold evidence, and kill to be labeled a hero. But it also puts her in the center of a dangerous race to be the last man standing and if shes not careful, one of the other players will take the prize. From the gruesome crime scene to a trial that will leave listeners on the edge of their seats, Robert K. Tanenbaums unstoppable novel unfolds at breakneck speed as Karp and Ciampi fight for justice in a dramatic and challenging case that will thrill listeners to the bone. Members Reviews: Tanenbaum has 'jumped the shark' If you're not famililar with that term, then this review won't make sense. I have LOVED the Butch Karp series but the last two have just gone too far. I hope Tanenbam moves on to different characters and a new series. I won't buy any more of the ones with Karp. Too bad because I enjoyed his whole family. I am willing to suspend disbelief but throughout this one, I was glad it was only an 8 hour listen. As good as ever! Would you consider the audio edition of Outrage to be better than the print version? I only do audible books these days. I started this series over because there were many of the first ones that weren't available in audible when I started it. Who was your favorite character and why? Butch Karp and the regular characters were as good as ever. It was shorter than most of his books, but I really enjoyed it anyway. What three words best describe Mel Fosters performance? Not favorite reader. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I listened to it every chance I got! Any additional comments? I prefer RIchard Ferrone as a reader for this series. poor narrator didn't do his homework I have read and listened to several of Robert K. Tanenbaum's books. This narrator, Mel Foster, apparently did no homework about the characters before narrating "Outrage". Mr.

The Appeal Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:05:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Appeal Author: John Grisham Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-08 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Who are the nine? How will they vote? Can one be replaced before the case is ultimately decided? The chemical company is owned by a Wall Street predator named Carl Trudeau, and Mr. Trudeau is convinced the Court is not friendly enough. With judicial elections looming, he decides to try to purchase himself a seat on the Court. The cost is a few million dollars, a drop in the bucket for a billionaire like Mr. Trudeau. Through an intricate web of conspiracy and deceit, his political operatives recruit a young, unsuspecting candidate. They finance him, manipulate him, market him, and mold him into a potential Supreme Court justice. Their Supreme Court justice. The Appeal is a powerful, timely, and shocking story of political and legal intrigue, a story that will leave listeners unable to think about our electoral process or judicial system in quite the same way ever again. Members Reviews: Pleasantly Surprised I just finished "The Appeal" in abridged format. I found it to be interesting and well presented. It held my attention to the end. From some other reviews that were posted, I had some concerns about the ending being a disappointment. I have to disagree. Without giving the plot away, I think Grisham wanted to make us think about the subjects he was presenting. As far as I'm concerned, he succeeded. The Appeal I like the fact that it did make me think about how our world works despite how scary it is. However, the ending left me unsatisfied. Appeal-ING What made the experience of listening to The Appeal the most enjoyable? An enjoyable book along with an incredible legal learning curve. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. What does Michael Beck bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Michael Beck is a great narrator. His ability to use multiple voice-overs bring major to the story. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Oh Yes. How close the story is to real-life events. Any additional comments? Very good book. I love Grisham/Beck pair up.

Reversible Errors Audiobook by Scott Turow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Turow) — Fri, 25 Oct 2002 05:60:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reversible Errors Author: Scott Turow Narrator: J. R. Horne Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 440 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Arthur's opponent in the case is Muriel Wynn, Kindle County's formidable chief deputy prosecuting attorney, who is considering a run for her boss' job. Muriel and Larry Starczek, the original detective on the case, don't want to see Rommy escape a fate they long ago determined he deserved. Further complicating the situation is the fact that Gillian Sullivan, the judge who originally found Rommy guilty, is only recently out of prison herself, having served time for taking bribes. Scott Turow's compelling, multidimensional characters take the listener into Kindle County's parallel yet intersecting worlds of police and small-time crooks, airline executives and sophisticated scammers and lawyers of all stripes. No other writer offers such a profound understanding of what is at stake when the state holds the power to end a man's life. Listen to a conversation with . Critic Reviews: "This is a tour de force for a novelist writing at the top of his game." (Amazon.com) "No one on the contemporary scene writes better mystery-suspense novels than Scott Turow." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) Members Reviews: An engaging story I've liked many of Turow's books in the past, and so this was the book I chose as my indoctrination into the wonderful world of audio books and audible.com. I'm not upset at all about my choice. The story is engrossing from the start and maintains that quality throughout. As this was my first audio book, I could see where the narrator is key to enjoying the book. In this case, he(J.R. Horne)was spot on. His accents made the characters' dialogue a breeze to follow and his pacing was quite excellent. It was like being at a play. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great job, Scott, and thanks for the good read, Mr. Horne. Reversible Errors This book offers a very different perspective on our legal system. It is much more about the system than about the man who is rightly/wrongly sentenced to death row. It was captivating and I recommend it highly. Worth reading The author, Scott Turow, put together a book that was more than just a "Who done it". He exposed the conflicts in the legal system by allowing us to view the personalities of the players in the system as real people. The unraveling of the hidden truths throughout the book kept me looking forward to the next chapter. The beginning of the book was difficult to follow because the story jumped from the present to the past. Perhaps it was the reader, but in the beginning it was difficult to tell what time frame the story was in. As the story progressed however the problem of time was resolved. I thouroughly enjoyed the reading but felt a little let down with the ending. The process of getting to the end of the book made the reading worthwile. The personalitites of the players were very well developed in the book. I rate this 4 stars and would recommend this audio as an enjoyable listening experience. Adequate This book could only be described as adequate. I found it confusing with the jumping from past to present. I wondered if I was listening to two love stories or a legal review of this case. Most stories about the legal system are plausible. This case seemed so fraught with legal errors and investigative oversights that I can't imagine it could happen. Ending was very predictable.

Quicksand Audiobook by Malin Persson Giolito

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Malin Persson Giolito) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:11:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quicksand Author: Malin Persson Giolito Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Quicksand is an incisive courtroom thriller and a drama that raises questions about the nature of love, the disastrous side effects of guilt, and the function of justice. A mass shooting has taken place at a prep school in Stockholm's wealthiest suburb. Maja Norberg is 18 years old and on trial for her involvement in the massacre where her boyfriend and best friend were killed. When the novel opens, Maja has spent nine excruciating months in jail awaiting trial. Now the time has come for her to enter the courtroom. But how did Maja, the good girl next door who was popular and excelled at school, become the most hated teenager in the country? What did Maja do? Or is it what she didn't do that brought her here? Members Reviews: Good at times, but not Amazing Would you listen to Quicksand again? Why? I'm drawn to school shooting fiction and was really excited about this book. It started slow but picked, but there were some areas where there was backtracking. I would not listen to it again because it was really long and was repetitive in some areas. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Maybe a change or perspective, or at a faster pace. Have you listened to any of Saskia Maarlevelds other performances before? How does this one compare? No, the narrator was really good though. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No, but it was enjoyable. Any additional comments? It was a good book, kept my interest, but did not blow my mind. Long Can't believe I stuck with this whole story. It was not particularly exciting but it was well narrated and that's probably what kept my attention. No huge surprises so be prepared to coast along till the end. Maybe More Teen-Age Romantic Angst Than Mystery Thin plot line. Focused on ill-fated teen-age romance of the ultra-rich, Repetitive and grows ever more tiresome. Anti-novel. School Shooting Swedish Style Did you ever wonder what it was like inside the mind of an alleged school shooter? One of those kids caught up in a teenage drama with killer overtonesis the heroin in this novel. Incredibly boring What would have made Quicksand better? The monotone delivery of a self absorbed teenager...how could it be made better? Has Quicksand turned you off from other books in this genre? First person novels absolutely depend upon the voice, not the story or other characters or any other element. This one fails utterly. How could the performance have been better? Perhaps delivered by a live narrator? You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? None

Unintended Consequences Audiobook by Marti Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marti Green) — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:07:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unintended Consequences Author: Marti Green Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 893 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Nineteen years ago, Indiana police found the body of a young girl, burned beyond recognition and buried in the woods. They arrested George Calhoun for murdering his daughter, and his wife testified against him at the trial. George maintains he didnt do it. That the body isnt his little Angelina. But thats all hes ever saidno other defense, no other explanation. The jury convicted him. Now his appeals have been exhausted, and his execution is just six weeks away. Dani Trumball, an attorney for the Help Innocent Prisoners Project, wants to believe him. After all, there was no forensic evidence to prove that the body in the woods was Georges daughter. But if the girl isnt Angelina, then who is it? And what happened to the Calhouns missing daughter? Despite the odds, the questions push Dani to take the case. For nineteen years, George Calhoun has stayed silent. But hes ready to talk, and if the story he tells Dani is true, it changes everything. Members Reviews: In the words of Bartok, "I tell you what, Wow!" If you could sum up Unintended Consequences in three words, what would they be? I can sum it up in one word, "Intense." What other book might you compare Unintended Consequences to and why? "The Chamber" or "The Innocent Man" both by John Grisham, because of the intense anxiety that you feel for the legal team, and the defendant (The Chamber). In addition to these feelings you can't help but feel anger and frustration toward the legal system willing to execute a man without a sense of justice behind it (The Innocent Man). What about Tanya Ebys performance did you like? You hear the voice of each character. As a listener Eby allows you to hear the thoughts, emotions, priorities, and sensations of each and every character. Eby transitions so well you don't always realize that you only have one professional narrator. She is absolutely amazing. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When George is telling the story of what really happened to his daughter, I was driving down the interstate. It was necessary for me to take a moment and remind myself that this story is a fictional story. It was nothing happening to anyone I know or love. This was the only way to keep from crying while driving down the road. Any additional comments? The book wasn't even over when I was searching Marti Green to see if there was a sequel to this book. I was nearly bereft at the thought of losing any contact with these characters. Sounds a bit dramatic doesn't it? Well, so it is. But I have read the Harry Potter novels over and over because I just can't say good bye to people I have learned to like and respect without a fight. For the record, this is a debut novel. There are no additional writings by this author at this time. I seriously hope I will hear more from Marti Green. Authors ideology wrapped in an OK story What did you like best about Unintended Consequences? What did you like least? The story concept could be developed into an excellent story. On the downside, the author's ideology and some technical impossibilities make this story something between a 2 and a 3 star. Any additional comments? If you are reading or listening to this story, you have to first be willing to endure a fair amount of Harlequin romance sprinkled throughout the drama.

The Racketeer Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:04:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Racketeer Author: John Grisham Narrator: J. D. Jackson Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Given the importance of what they do, and the controversies that often surround them, and the violent people they sometimes confront, it is remarkable that in the history of this country only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five. Who is the Racketeer? And what does he have to do with the judge's untimely demise? His name, for the moment, is Malcolm Bannister. Job status? Former attorney. Current residence? The Federal Prison Camp near Frostburg, Maryland. On paper, Malcolm's situation isn't looking too good these days, but he's got an ace up his sleeve: He knows who killed Judge Fawcett, and he knows why. The judge's body was found in his remote lakeside cabin. There was no forced entry, no struggle, just two dead bodies: Judge Fawcett and his young secretary. And one large, state-of-the-art, extremely secure safe, opened and emptied. What was in the safe? The FBI would love to know. And Malcolm Bannister would love to tell them. But everything has a price - especially information as explosive as the sequence of events that led to Judge Fawcett's death. And the Racketeer wasn't born yesterday.... Nothing is as it seems and everything's fair game in this wickedly clever new novel from John Grisham, the undisputed master of the legal thriller. Critic Reviews: Critical Acclaim for the Undisputed Master of the Legal Thriller With every new book I appreciate John Grisham a little more, for his feisty critiques of the legal system, his compassion for the underdog, and his willingness to strike out in new directions.Entertainment Weekly John Grisham is exceptionally good at what he doesindeed, right now in this country, nobody does it better . . . Grishams books are also smart, imaginative, and funny, populated by complex interesting people, written by a man who is driven not merely by the desire to entertain but also by genuine (if understated) outrage at human cupidity and venality.Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post The secrets of Grishams success are no secret at all. There are two of them: his pacing, which ranges from fast to breakneck, and his themelittle guy takes on big conspiracy with the little guy getting the win in the end. Time The law, by its nature, creates drama, and a new Grisham promises us an inside look at the dirty machineries of process and power, with plenty of an entertainment. Los Angeles Times John Grisham is about as good a storyteller as weve got in the United States these days.The New York Times Book Review Grisham is a marvelous storyteller who works readers the way a good trial lawyer works a jury.The Philadelphia Inquirer John Grisham owns the legal thriller.The Denver Post John Grisham is not just popular, he is one of the most popular novelists of our time. He is a craftsman and he writes good stories, engaging characters, and clever plots.The Seattle Times A mighty narrative talent and an unerring eye for hot-button issues.Chicago Sun-Times A legal literary legend.USA Today Members Reviews: Hard to get a handle on Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would recommend this book to be read instead of listened to because it was hard to understand what what happening.

Wrong Man Running Audiobook by Alan Hruska

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Hruska) — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:11:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wrong Man Running Author: Alan Hruska Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Brilliant and ambitious, prosecutor Rick Corinth is one of Manhattans top legal minds, the heir-apparent to the New York County District Attorneys seat. When assigned to a case involving a series of sadistic rapes, Corinth is shocked that he knows almost all the women. Then the case takes an unexpected - and unbelievable - turn: the rape victims, all prominent women at the pinnacles of their careers, identify him as their attacker. Its a nasty setup to be sure, a plot to bring his rising star crashing down - or is it? After all, Corinth has a history of blackouts and lost time. Could he be capable of committing such heinous crimes and not even know it? As the physical evidence against him piles up, Corinth goes on the run, desperate to unmask the real perpetrator before the police catch up to him. But will his search ferret out a brutal sadist? Or will he discover a vicious criminal a little closer to home? Wrong Man Running is a taut, deftly written legal thriller, a harrowing tale of what can happen when a presumed hero suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Members Reviews: A lot of unanswered questions I finished this book and still don't know why the perpetrator did what he did. Disappointing, although an interesting concept. Wasted Time First time reading/listening to works by this author. Silly story. Listen to it grudgely

Slow Dollar Audiobook by Margaret Maron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Maron) — Thu, 01 Apr 2004 11:00:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Slow Dollar Author: Margaret Maron Narrator: C.J. Critt Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 128 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Margaret Maron is a winner of the Edgar, Anthony, Agatha, Macavity, and American Mystery Awards. Her captivating mysteries feature quick-witted Deborah Knott, a lawyer, district judge, and devout North Carolinian. At the annual Harvest Festival carnival, while everyone else is playing games and having fun, someone commits murder. As Deborah investigates, she must struggle to win a carny's confidence while a dark web of dangerous secrets begins to unravel. Don't miss the other books in the mystery series. Critic Reviews: "The rural North Carolina dialogue and 'carny' talk are perfect, especially descriptions of food, fashion and enchanting scenery of Indian summer in the South. The author draws family relationships so clearly you feel you could melt right into the crowd for barbecue, biscuits, slaw and cobbler." (Publishers Weekly) "Maron's appealing story races forward at breakneck speed, taking full advantage of familiar characters and both real and fictional locations." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Colorful writing and characterization, good plot This is the best of the Judge Knott series: Good local color and colorful writing, good characters (both main and secondary), and a complex plot that was fun to follow. Good diversion. Great book Although this is the 9th in the series, it does well as a stand alone. I thought the mystery was well written, but the various relationships in the story were also part of the overall pleasure of this book. Even the characters who only had cameo appearances in Deborah's courtroom are...characters. I felt drawn into the story, and was sorry when I finished it. I'm eager to listen to the next one. Re the narrator: I was somewhat dubious about listening to C J Critt read a story set in North Carolina, having heard her read several Stephanie Plum novels which require a very different accent. I needn't have worried. There was nothing about her reading which reminded me of any other series. Another winner in the Deborah Knott series! Loved the family connection revealed in this book. All the Deborah Knott books have been a joy to read and to listen to C.J. Critt is one of my favorite narrators. Very strong reader with great range. I enjoyed reading all these books and even more listening to the series. The characters are all strong and interesting. The story has a strong line and a firm voice. The background of the carnival makes a unique and provocative story come to life. Love Maron's POV style Every time I read a Maron book I enjoy the setting and background information as much as the mystery. This one opened the world of traveling carnivals and carnival slang. Loved it! Slow Dollar - Great Read I discovered this series on Audible less than a year ago and am already a devoted fan. When I want to listen to a book with a great plot, a good mystery and characters I like, the Debra Knott series is the first place I look. One of the things I enjoy about this series is that Margaret Maron has constructed it in a way that allows Debra Knott to be involved in a number of different "environments." This adds alot of variety and interest to the stories. The pace of the story is brisk, there are plenty of new characters along with the continuing characters. There is a great sense of "place". It might be best to read these books in order.

Sidekick: Sycamore Row by John Grisham Audiobook by BookBuddy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (BookBuddy) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:04:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sidekick: Sycamore Row by John Grisham Author: BookBuddy Narrator: Lee Strayer Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-14 Publisher: BookBuddy Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Fans of John Grisham are excited about his very first sequel, Sycamore Row, which follows the characters and setting of A Time to Kill. If you are looking for a deeper reading experience, then this analysis is the perfect companion. In Sycamore Row, we return to the character of Jake Brigance and the town of Clanton, Mississippi. With the Carl Lee Hailey case well behind him, Jake is frustrated and bored with the status of his professional life. But as he immerses himself in defending a will during an intense jury trial against powerful opponents, he gets out of the professional doldrums. The experience seems to breathe new life into his personal affairs, as well. John Grisham crafts a tale of revenge and forgiveness with a gentler voice than in A Time to Kill. Fans will appreciate Grisham's range, as the listener enjoys the building tension as Jake does battle without the threat of death hanging over his head. With this analysis, you will gain a better understanding of the characters and plot while receiving rich insight into the novel's themes and symbolism. Examine Grisham's writing style to see how he expertly builds tension in ways not seen in his previous works. This analysis covers an in-depth view of the setting, including the location, time period, and social issues. A convenient character reference list helps you keep track of the entire cast in Sycamore Row. The chapter-by-chapter analysis covers the plot while adding insightful details. Spoiler alerts tell you when to stop in case you are listening to this analysis along with the book. Learn what drives each key character while you explore the major themes and symbols throughout the novel. Challenge your mind with the discussion questions and responses at the end of the analysis.

El Rey de Los Pleitos [The King of Torts] Audio Libro por John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:17:46 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> Título: El Rey de Los Pleitos [The King of Torts] Autor: John Grisham Narrador: Karl Hoffmann Formato: Abridged Duración: 7 hrs and 29 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-18-06 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 55 votos Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Resumen del editor: A pesar de su juventud, Clay Carter ve su futuro con cierto cinismo. Hace años que ejerce de abogado público de oficio y la situación no parece que vaya a cambiar. De ahí su resignación al abordar un nuevo caso que promete ser como tantos otros: debe defender a un adolescente acusado de asesinato, un hecho corriente en la ciudad de Washington. Sin embargo, cuando Clay empieza a indagar en el pasado de su cliente, se entera de que éste se hallaba bajos los efectos de un fármaco en fase de experimentación cuando cometió el crimen. El laboratorio creador del producto, ansioso de que el suceso no salga a la luz, le propone a Clay un pacto. Para cumplirlo, el joven abogado deberá estar dispuesto a jugar sucio. A pesar de sus reticencias iniciales, Clay acabará aceptando, al entender que ésta puede ser la oportunidad de su vida: la compañía es una de las empresas farmacéuticas más importantes del país. La misión promete ser dura por el complejo entramado de poder e intereses en juego, pero la tentación es demasiado grande: de la noche a la mañana, Clay podría convertirse en el nuevo rey de los pleitos. En su nuevo thriller de corte legal, John Grisham pone al descubierto el enorme poder que poseen ciertos bufetes de abogados, a la vez que analiza las consecuencias que puede tener una ambición desmesurada. Opiniones de los miembros: Funny way of telling an interesting story. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Depends what a friend is expecting. I used it to learn spanish. What didnt you like about Karl Hoffmanns performance? Hoffmann makes the story sound interesting and the variation in voicing different persons is well done but at times the reading out is overdone. Any additional comments? It's a pity the book is abbreviated. Super! Realmente lo disfrut?, la narraci?n es excelente y clara. La novela, como la mayor?a del autor, es casi imposible parar de leer (escuchar) Opps I accidently downloaded this book not knowing it was in Spanish. the one in English was a 5 star

Running from the Law Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 20:49:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Running from the Law Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Karen Allen Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Whether it's poker or trial law, wisecracking Rita Morrone plays to win, especially when she takes on the defense of the Honorable Fiske Hamilton, a prominent federal judge accused of sexual harassment. And it's no coincidence that the judge is her live-in lover's father. Then the action turns deadly, and Rita finds herself at the center of a murder case. She probes deep into the murder, uncovering a secret life and suspects in shocking places. When the killer viciously ups the ante, Rita decides to end this lethal game. She lays it all on the line for the highest stakes ever: her life. (P) and ©1995 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Harper Audio, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Critic Reviews: "Running From the Law is quick, witty, flavorful and absorbing. Ms. Scottoline's distinctive voice makes this book a pleasure to read, and I did so at warp speed." (Richard North Patterson, author of Degree of Guilt) "Readers of courtroom fiction will love this latest by Scottoline." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: A decent mystery I wasn't sure I would like this because I generally prefer unabridged but it was pretty good. I enjoy the author and thought this one of her better efforts. Plot twists and interesting characters make for a good story. Not the best from Scottoline I love Lisa Scottoline books so I was very disappointed with this one. I am drawn to her books for the excellent story line, plot twists, humor and LACK of foul language. This book didnt meet any of those criteria. Its the only book that I have read of hers (and Ive read many) that I did not like at all. Great Read, Love the characters Karen Allen is a great narrator, I will search for books she narrates. Morreno is one feisty attorney. If this is a series I will buy more. Enjoyed story in spite of performance Throughout the story I wanted to hear someone else. The voice sounded like she had a sore throat. Very distracting. Good story Predictable, but fun What made the experience of listening to Running from the Law the most enjoyable? I liked Karen Allen's performance; it was my first time listening to her and she did a great job. Would you recommend Running from the Law to your friends? Why or why not? Yes, though it was a bit predictable, especially what was supposed to be the final "twist" - you could see it coming for a mile. Happy it did end the way it did, though. Which scene was your favorite? The protagonist's discovery of something that changed her life.

The Crossing Audiobook by Michael Connelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 22:04:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crossing Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Titus Welliver Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-15 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Six months ago Harry Bosch left the LAPD before they could fire him and then hired maverick defense attorney Mickey Haller to sue the department for forcing him out. Although it wasn't the way he wanted to go, Harry has to admit that being out of the game has its benefits. Until Mickey asks him to help on one of his cases, and suddenly Harry is back where he belongs, right in the centre of a particularly puzzling murder mystery. The difference is this time Harry is working for the defense, aiming to prevent the accused, Leland Foster, from being convicted. And not only does the prosecution seem to have a cast-iron case, but having crossed over to 'the dark side', as his former colleagues would put it, Harry is in danger of betraying the very principles he's lived by his whole career. Read by the star of Bosch, Titus Welliver. Members Reviews: Hard to beat I'm a convinced Michael Connelly fan. this did not disappoint. Reliably exciting and entertaining Another Gripping Story What made the experience of listening to The Crossing the most enjoyable? In addition to the gripping story, the development of the relationships between Bosch and Haller ans Bosch and his daughter. Did the narration match the pace of the story? I did not like the narrator. He used the same voice for all the characters. Once or twice I thought Haller was speaking when it was Bosch and vice versa. Any additional comments? It was good to have both Bosch and Haller together in one novel. Very good Overall a very good literary experience, both plot, drama and of course reading by Titus. Very disapointing What disappointed you about The Crossing? I have listened to or read everything that Michael has written. This is probably his lowest moment. The plot is extremely improbable and at the same time predictable because it follows the old rogue cop plot that has been used so many times before. This is so bad that I have difficulty in believing that Michael wrote this What do you think your next listen will be? The new John Grisham Which character as performed by Titus Welliver was your favorite? Probably Haller Any additional comments? I will continue to listen to Michael Connelly because he is such a great story teller. I just hope he can recover from this sad effort. Best narrator I've heard Really enjoyed this book, but the narrator is what really makes it. He brings the character to life

Killer Heat Audiobook by Linda Fairstein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Linda Fairstein) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:45:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Heat Author: Linda Fairstein Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-29-08 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Between dodging the bullets of the gang members who are infuriated by Alex's most recent courtroom victory and keeping a rendezvous with a charming restaurateur, a serial killer on the loose is the last thing she needs on her plate right now. Then a third victim is found, and it becomes clear to Alex and her team that time is not on their side. Through Alex's peerless interrogation skills - and one big break - the search becomes focused on someone who has a twisted obsession with the military. And things grow increasingly dangerous when the chase leads to a chain of small, abandoned islands around New York harbor. Once again, Linda Fairstein brilliantly orchestrates a mix of cutting-edge legal issues and forensics, New York City history, and spine-tingling suspense. And at the center of it all is Alex Cooper: stunning, single-minded, accomplished, and not to be trifled with, whether she's in or out of a courtroom. Critic Reviews: "One of the best crime writers in fiction today." (Nelson DeMille) "Fairstein...makes the legal issues more exciting than any high-speed chase." (New York Times) Members Reviews: Simply addicting! I've only read the last few books in the Alex Cooper series, but I've become addicted and this latest book doesn't disappoint. If you like this series, you'll like this book. Great story....so so reader I love the Alex Cooper series, but Bernadette Dunne doesn't do the book justice. Was Barbara Rosenblat otherwise engaged when this was released? Seriously, Ms. Dunne can't vary her voice to match the characters...you really have to listen carefully to figure out when one character stops talking and another one starts. Other than that, I enjoyed the story. Typically, I learned something else about the Big Apple that I didn't know before I read one of Ms. Fairstein's books. As a New Yorker, born and breed, I really love that aspect of her books. Not Good to Change Reader Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Book yes, Reader no. Who was your favorite character and why? Actually I couldn't tell the difference in the people. Not enough personality in the characters. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? It was not a good read. Was Killer Heat worth the listening time? NO Any additional comments? Let me know when this one is redone with the original reader, as was done with JD Robb's book. It's just a shame I didn't realize it wasn't the same reader. Worst Narration I have heard This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I was STRUGGLING to get thru this book and have decided to not finish it. The narration is awful, no passion in the reading of this story. Awful would ask for a refund if I could. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? better narrator What didnt you like about Bernadette Dunnes performance? no passion in her reading very bland What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? didn't finish Great book, wonderful reader but not the same. What made the experience of listening to Killer Heat the most enjoyable? The story involves a serial killer and I loved the inside look at the investigation from the cop's viewpoint. I was interested in the facts & history of serial killers.

Greater Love Audiobook by Robert Whitlow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Whitlow) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:46:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greater Love Author: Robert Whitlow Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Called the John Grisham of the Christian market (Augusta Chronicle), best-selling author Robert Whitlow draws from extensive courtroom experience to deliver riveting legal thrillers. Defending teenaged runaway Jessie Whitewater against a shoplifting charge, new attorney Tami Taylor must determine why Jessie insists on lying to herand why the teen is so terrified. But when the hand of evil strikes close to home, Tami finds herself gripped by the same fear. Members Reviews: Great Story! What did you love best about Greater Love? Great story that captures your attention Any additional comments? This was a great book. Warning, it is a Christian book with Biblical themes. Don't get this book and complain about the Christian themes in it. For those of you who are believers, this book challenges your faith to believe if what God can speak, reveal and do ... yes, even today. I think this book was amaxing....I love it!!!!! I love how Tammy clung to her faith throughout the whole book. She was also seeking God ' s approval for her life . She was a witness of light into a dark world . Tammy got respect from everyone because she did not compromised her faith she followed what the bible said and loved her Father God ..She was a great example of what our lives are suppose to be. I just got done reading all of Charles Martin books. I'm so happy audible suggested this aughor. I am so happy to find anther great authors .. .. This book was a blessing! the whole series was wonderful. I experienced the journey right along with the characters. love the way it ended but sad the series is over. Wow! Even though each of us have a different walk with God the end result is the same. It's the inward person that he sees. What a wonderful story between Zach and Tammy. I really enjoyed this series by Robert Whitlow and Suzy Jackson's narration. Full of mystery and fun. Couldn't put it down A beautiful sweet story of love the way it wasp meant to be. It was full of suspense and love not just between a man and woman but also between friends, friends of all ages. Well done, hope to find out more about Jessie!

Protect and Defend Audiobook by Richard North Patterson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard North Patterson) — Wed, 24 Jan 2001 01:45:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Protect and Defend Subtitle: A Novel Author: Richard North Patterson Narrator: Patricia Kalember Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-24-01 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 203 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: President Kilcannon resolves to nominate Caroline Masters - a brilliant jurist shadowed by a personal secret - as the next chief justice. In the Senate, two men who hope to succeed Kilcannon hold the key to her nomination: Majority Leader Macdonald Gage, and his bitter rival, Chad Palmer, a former military hero noted for his political independence. A hidden alliance between Kilcannon and Palmer is threatened when Mary Ann Tierney's inflammatory, nationally televised lawsuit thrusts the issue of abortion to the forefront of the Senate battle over the Masters nomination. As the Tierney case moves to its dramatic climax, it poses a stark choice - between preserving the life of a potentially doomed fetus and putting Mary Ann's fertility at risk. The trial's legal and political dangers are equally clear: to the future of the pro-choice and pro-life movements; to the gifted but inexperienced woman lawyer who represents Mary Ann Tierney; to the bitterly divided and politicized appellate court that must review the trial, and on which Caroline Masters serves; to the president who has chosen her; to the powerful forces who wish to defeat her by any means at hand. Members Reviews: Future ability to bear children It's only fair to be correct on the central issue of the legal fight in this book - protecting the teenager's ability to have future children, not racing the calendar before the probably-nonviable fetus was beyond 6 months old and permanently damaged the mother's ability to have more children. The legal arguments on both sides of the law requiring teenagers to obtain parental consent to abortion were interesting. In addition, the political maneuvering over the appointment of a Supreme Court judge were too realistic for comfort. I recommend this book with the caviat that you will examine your personal philosophies on abortion, right to privacy, rights of teenagers versus parents, and lifestyle choices of public officials because of the content. Able to see both sides As a father and grandfather I can see the parent's point of view, but I can also see amd understand the daughter's side of the issue. If we are at a pont where we can only write politically neutral books, it's become a sorry state of affairs. All in all it was simply a great political mystery thriller that kept me wishing I could spend more time in the car listening to it to see what would happen next. Wonderful Book This was a great book. I was sorry it had to end. It kept me on the edge, I could not wait to find out what was going to happen. At night I would listen to it for hours. I would recomend to to everyone. Take a chance would will be glad you did. No character is safe, not even the president. Read it for the enjoyment of the story Don't read this book for its stance on politics, only as a good story. I read for enjoyment and this book was very enjoyable. It made you think about the stance between "no abortion" and "justifiable abortion". It was a great read.

On The Street Where You Live Audiobook by Mary Higgins Clark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Higgins Clark) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:38:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On The Street Where You Live Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Jan Maxwell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Following the breakup of her marriage and her pursuit by an obsessed stalker, criminal defense attorney Emily Graham accepts an offer to work in a major Manhattan law firm. Feeling a need for roots, she buys her ancestral home in New Jersey, which her family sold in 1892, after the disappearance of young Madeline Shapley, one of Emily's forebears. Now, more than a century later, as the house is being renovated, the bones of a young woman are found in the backyard. She is identified as Martha Lawrence, who disappeared four years earlier. Clutched in Martha's skeletal hand is the finger bone of another woman with a ring still on it -- a Shapley family heirloom. When Emily investigates the link between her family's past and the recent murder, she provokes a devious and seductive killer, who selects her as his next victim. Members Reviews: A crazy man story Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? No. In general, I love Mary Higgins Clark's books and this is the first disappointment. The story is too unnatural and the characters are not convincing at all. What was most disappointing about Mary Higgins Clarks story? This inter-centuries murders and the story of a crazy man. I am not a psychiatrist, so not in my line. What about Jan Maxwells performance did you like? Great! This was the best part of the whole product. Intonations, accents, timining, stresses - excellent!! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? None. Any additional comments? Everyone - including Mary Higgins Clark - has its ups and downs. Hope this is just one of the downs and in the future, I will enjoy her books as before. Kept me interested throughout the story It was interesting and thought provoking. Interesting to see different perspectives throughout the story. Main character very easy to relate to and feel for. My Girl Mary Higgins Clark! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, I do recommend this book to other audio listeners. The reason why is because she gives a good description of each and every character, very good story plot, and as always, this book keeps you wanting more all the way to the end. Very good mystery and the reader does a fabulous job as well. What other book might you compare On The Street Where You Live to and why? All Around Town by Mary Higgins Clark as well. What does Jan Maxwell bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She brings reality to each character that is mentioned in the book. You can tell who is who, and even though she is a woman, her voice is exquisit to the reading. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? If it was possible yes.

The Firm Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 20:13:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Firm Author: John Grisham Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-14 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: At the top of his class at Harvard Law, he had his choice of the best in America. He made a deadly mistake. When Mitch McDeere signed on with Bendini, Lambert & Locke of Memphis, he thought he and his beautiful wife, Abby, were on their way. The firm leased him a BMW, paid off his school loans, arranged a mortgage, and hired him a decorator. Mitch McDeere should have remembered what his brother Ray - doing 15 years in a Tennessee jail - already knew. You never get nothing for nothing. Now the FBI has the lowdown on Mitch's firm and needs his help. Mitch is caught between a rock and a hard place, with no choice - if he wants to live. Members Reviews: Great Narration, and unique plot. Good narrator but I recognized remants taken from other books. Plot was unique. A real rollercoaster ride. Wow! That was a surprise. Any additional comments? I bought this on a whim as I had just been listening to Steven Kings book On Writing where he describes The Firm as worth a reading. OK think I, its on special offer at 5.99 and I could do with listening to a good thriller and that is exactly what I got. 48 hours and a couple of marathon listens and I complete the audio book. I had to find out what happened next every step of the way. I know there are lots of clichés blah, blah, blah, but as pure entertainment it is great. Trash but good trash. There is a reason why this is one of the all-time bestselling paperbacks and I will give another of his books a try. A good listen but a weak ending I enjoy John Grishams works. I'm going over each of them in audible. I enjoyed the characters in this book and the buildup but perhaps found the ending a tad disappointing. I'd like to have seen more of Mitch on the run and surviving before the big reveal. Still 4/5 though as it kept me thinking for a while and had moments where I didn't want to stop listening. Recommended. The Firm A brilliant book, on the edge of my seat and a most satisfying ending. Well done John Grisham, I love your books Great book - Keeps you thinking the whole way through. The ending could be a bit more detailed, it was built up a bit too much. Overall great!

Above the Law Audiobook by J.F. Freedman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.F. Freedman) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:60:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Above the Law Author: J.F. Freedman Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: District Attorney Nora Ray is called upon to investigate the killing, which she believes is a government cover-up, and calls in Special Prosecutor, and old friend, Luke Garrison to help her find out. Because the DEA has stonewalled its own internal investigation into the killing, Nora suspects that the killer might actually be a member of its investigative task force and that it's being covered up. Nora and Garrison soon uncover a snakepit of intrigue, crime in high places, and lies - ending in a shocking trial that uncovers a wealth of dirty secrets of some of Garrison's closest friends. Members Reviews: Good Book great ending Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. The beginning was a little slow but boy did it pick up! About 1/3 of the way through this took off. This was so convoluted (but in a good way), very complex relationships between characters which is why the beginning was slow, the characters had to be fleshed out. I was not disappointed with the ending. This story was complete and all conflicts resolved which was a plus for this book. What about Dick Hills performance did you like? Dick Hill did an Excellent performance as always. Any additional comments? This book is worth the $ spent on it. Long and complex but I don't think the author would have done it justice had he shortened it. I tend to look for longer books that will occupy me for a while but I also want something that's not going to bore me for 17 hours or more, this one certainly fit my criteria. Hollywood audio The author is a screenwriter? A 60's-type? Why do I think 'Oliver Stone'? PC?....you 'betcha!

The Burden of Lies Audiobook by Richard Beasley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Beasley) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:32:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burden of Lies Subtitle: A Peter Tanner Thriller, Book 2 Author: Richard Beasley Narrator: Bart Welch Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Cocaine. Construction. Corruption. The unholy trinity. Self-made property mogul Tina Leonard has already lost her business, her home and custody of her children because South East Banking Corporation left her bankrupt. Now it appears she is being framed for the murder of her banker, Oliver Randall, a senior executive of the corporation. Her motive? Revenge for ruining her life and her business. When maverick lawyer Peter Tanner is brought in to represent Tina, he bends the law to learn the truth. Was the real killer employed by the bank to silence Randall, who knew too much about their corrupt clientele and business dealings? As Tanner digs deeper, the truth is harder and harder to find. Drug dealers and dodgy cops are a breed apart from corrupt corporate bankers, who'll do anything to keep their names in the clear. Who really silenced Randall? Tanner gets more than he bargained for as he tangles with craven bent banks and a client who can't talk, and danger lurks far too close to home. Members Reviews: Drawling narration I really enjoyed this second book in the series. The story is interesting and builds nicely. I'm unsure why no one else has listened to/written reviews on them yet! I would listen to a 3rd if it existed! My only caveat is the narrator. He speaks really slowly, I even tried it on 1.25x in case that would help! If you can get used to him, as I did then give it a go. It was worth the credit.

A King's Ransom Audiobook by James Grippando

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Grippando) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:25:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A King's Ransom Author: James Grippando Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Two years out of law school, Nick Rey is already on the fast track at a hot Miami law firm. But his dreams of success are overshadowed when his father, Matthew, is abducted while on a business trip to Colombia. The guerillas demand an impossible $3 million ransom - the exact sum Matthew's kidnap-and-ransom insurance policy covers. The insurance company suspects fraud, however, and refuses to pay. And, as Nick soon learns, it isn't the guerillas who hold the key to his father's survival. A group of faceless lawyers at a powerful firm has something to hide and will stop at nothing to keep Nick from discovering the truth. Members Reviews: Good story well told I enjoy Grippando's books, but this is an early one of his so I was a bit reluctant to read. In the book, he powerfully draws u into a family's torment and redemption. Splendid! Exciting, fast paced and unexpected. A great novel, and George Guidall fantastic as always! Absolutely recommended. I tried to like this... I tried to like this, but it rambled for far too long, and was a bit disjointed. Mr. Guidall did an excellent job as always; but even he couldn't hold my interest on this one... Just Okay First, George Guidall is one of my favorite narrators. He can be the deciding factor in my choosing or passing on a book. In this story, though, his interpretation of the lead character is strained. Whenever there's any tension in the scene, his voice becomes high pitched, rapid, and whiney. Nick Ray sounds to me like a self righteous narcissist. It's off putting. Second, the story is loosely constructed. There's a supposedly important "secret" in the plot which really doesn't look all that important when you discover it. And it's never tied into the plot or the resolution. In addition, I've never been a fan of the "deus ex machina" literary device. It's part of this book, although "deus" is probably the wrong word. Finally, if you've read my reviews, you know "the parts you skip" is important to me. Those are the passages that don't move the story, or are repetitive, or just overbearing. In the second half of the book I skipped nearly all the chapters relating to the kidnap victim and missed nothing. Routine hostage drama Would you try another book written by James Grippando or narrated by George Guidall? Standard hostage story.He can do better than this. Well written but not a lot of imagination. Would you be willing to try another book from James Grippando? Why or why not? Maybe but I'm worried he's run out of creative steam What do you think the narrator could have done better? Average Did A King's Ransom inspire you to do anything? No, nothing

Guilt Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:12:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guilt Author: John Lescroart Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 320 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Charged with savagely killing his own wife, Dooher is fighting for his reputation and his life in a high-profile case that is drawing dozens of lives into its wake - from former spouses to former friends, from a beautiful, naïve young attorney to a defense lawyer whose own salvation depends on getting his client off. Now, as the trial builds to a crescendo, as evidence is sifted and witnesses discredited, as a good cop tries to pick up the pieces of his shattered life and a D.A. risks her career, the truth about Mark Dooher is about to explode. For in a trial that will change the lives of everyone it touches, there is one thing that no one knows - until it is much too late... Members Reviews: an exceptionally good read I've always enjoyed Lescroart's books -- but this one is at the top of my list. All the characters are interestingly and insightfuly developed. The author's portrayal of a psychopathic/narcissistic character is especially well written. the reader was also outstanding. I couldn't stop listening once I started and wished it would keep on going, even though the ending was gratifying. Out of Sequence When I first started listening to "Guilt," I thought that this novel, despite the copyright dates, must come chronologically before "A Certain Justice," Lescroart's previous novel. But, actually, Lescroart here has used the risky technique of filling in the back-story missing from "A Certain Justice." I don't think the technique quite works with "Guilt," since it leaves the listener feeling a bit confused until the end, where the story jumps to events after "A Certain Justice." For this reason, I have docked one star from my rating of "Guilt." Otherwise, Lescroart gives us his usual excellent writing, and David Colacci gives us his usual excellent narration. Perhaps, to vent another slight criticism of "Guilt," Lescroart paints the bad guy -- Mark Dooher -- with a bit of cartoonist's brush: portraying a villain so good and likable on the outside that nobody can see the evil on the inside. But we like our bad guys bad, and our good guys good, don't we? We already know, from "A Certain Justice," that Mark Dooher is a bad guy, so we have inside knowledge that the other characters don't have; and we keep wondering when the other characters are going to wake up to Dooher's inner wickedness. Of course, he gets his just deserts in the end. I would recommend "Guilt" to Lescroart fans, suspense fans, and legal thriller fans who have patience for good character development and intricate plotting. Only I might recommend that they listen to "Guilt" before listening to "A Certain Justice," since these two novels seem to have been published out of sequence in Lescroart's San Francisco series. Interesting Twists This was the first Lescroart book I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Mark Dooher is an attorney who has made it to the top. At first glance he has it all, but Lescroart, through other characters, gives very subtle indicators of Dooher's darker side. Dooher ends up indicted for murder of his long-time wife and Wes Farrell, his best friend as well as Christine, the new girlfriend, stand steadfastly by his side.

The Pardon Audiobook by James Grippando

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Grippando) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:02:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pardon Author: James Grippando Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Miami defense attorney Jack Swytek has long rebelled against his father, Harry, now Florida's governor. The two disagree on nearly everything, especially the death penalty. And when Harry allows one of Jack's clients - a man Jack believes is innocent - to die in the electric chair, their estrangement seems complete. But when they are faced with a psychopath's twisted game of vengeance, father and son have nowhere to turn but to each other. Members Reviews: Disappointing Maybe Grippando's later works reflect greater sophistication and originality, but this debut effort is a hackneyed, by-the-numbers story. The prose is leaden and graceless; the shallow characters move around like marionettes; the plot is artificial and implausible. The irritating courtroom scenes are made-for-TV simplistic. These deficiencies are compounded by Ron McLarty's wooden narration. McLarty's pacing seems too slow and metronomic, lacking the kind of inflection that might add some drama to the story. His rendering of the villain's voice, in particular, is distractingly whiny and grating. On a scale of 1 to 10, with George Guidall as a 10, McLarty is about a 3.5. Maybe I was simply expecting too much. I love a good legal thriller and was hoping that The Pardon would be the first of a top-quality series that I could look forward to enjoying. In the end, I just felt cheated. Though I stuck with the book to the bitter end, I now wish I had never started it in the first place. Astonishingly bad My review is only based on the first 2.5 hours of listening to this book. I suppose there is a chance that it got better after I could listen no longer. But I found it so poor in plot, with such lousy characterization, lacking in believability or ingenuity, that I simply could not go any further. Even with my favorite narrator, Ron McLarty, reading the book (and this job is no great credit to him either). There are so many glaring holes from the onset. How can the reader believe for a moment that the governor should issue a pardon with absolutely no evidence given of possible innocence? There was no explanation of why the Goss videotaped confession was thrown out and what else went so wrong that this cartoon bad guy got off. Jack is an absolute buffoon, he grates on the listener with his unsympathetic nature and simply unbelievable instincts and reactions. Every character is as thin as tracing paper, every description is a hackneyed cliche, there is no suspense, nothing is plausible. I am stunned to think that anyone could have enjoyed this book, in print or audible format. Loved it! This book had alot of twists and turns and alot of time I figure them out, but not this time! Great storyline, great charaters, great listening. Ron McLarty is the best narrator by far. BRILLIANT, Positively gripping to the very end. Obsession and a bloodthirsty need for Revenge have always exacted a terrible price, A TERRIBLE PRICE INDEED. Highly beneficial lesson for here in the Real World. It was suspenseful and intrigue love it Great reader and a page turning story one of the best I read . Would highly recommend

Murder in Plain Sight Audiobook by Marta Perry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marta Perry) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:09:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in Plain Sight Author: Marta Perry Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-10 Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Did a sweet-faced Amish teenager brutally murder a young woman? To save her career, big-city lawyer Jessica Langdon is determined to defend him against the community's bitter and even violent outrage. Yet without an understanding of Amish culture, Jessica must rely on arrogant businessman Trey Morgan, who has ties to the Amish community and believes in the boy's guilt. Jessica has threats coming from all sides: a local fanatic, stirred up by the biased publicity of the case; the dead girl's boyfriend; even from the person she's learned to trust the most, Trey Morgan. But just when Jessica fears she's placed her trust in the wrong man, Trey saves her life. And now they must both reach into a dangerous past to protect everyone's future, including their own. Members Reviews: Great very good book was a great ending to a triology. I loved it !!!! Very good listen. Nice story, but not "steamy" This was a good story. It was a murder story and accurate info about the Amish culture, however I purchased it as a "Romance" package choice and it was just a hint here and there of feelings between characters. Not enough for a steamy build up and no sex scenes. More of a murder mystery with two people attracted to each other. Good storyline and moved along well, okay narration, just not really in the genre category it is presented to be. Engaging Mystery With just the right amount of romance, Perry's Murder in Plain Sight is an enjoyable read. Well-executed--I highly recommend! Really liking marta perry stories Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes i would very good story Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Plot was well written and interesting Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I spent much more time listening than i do A pretty good story. I liked the idea of an Amish mystery and love story all in one. I do not know much about this group of people. There were some inconsistencies . I can't picture a leader of the Amish community driving a modern pick up truck, nor getting mixed up with an English lawyer. It will be interesting to see what the next book does with this couple.

High Crimes Audiobook by Joseph Finder

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Finder) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:29:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: High Crimes Author: Joseph Finder Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 257 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Claire Heller Chapman, a Harvard Law School professor and a high-powered attorney, has just attained a national reputation for her work on several high-profile cases. Her second husband, Tom Chapman, is a successful moneymanager who adores Claire and her six-year-old daughter. They live in a beautiful house and lead a glamorous and happy life. Then a random burglary turns their world upside down. A routine police investigation reveals that Tom is not who he says he is. He never attended the college he said he did. He once had a different name. He once was, Claire learns, a secret operative for the U.S. government. When he is suddenly arrested and put on trial for a crime he insists he didn't commit - an unspeakable atrocity carried out 13 years ago - she puts her reputation on the line to defend him. The case is tried in a top-secret court-martial conducted by the Pentagon, in which all the evidence is classified, and the rules are unlike any Claire has ever known. The audio includes an excerpt from Vanished, the first Nick Heller novel. Critic Reviews: "Rattling good entertainment right to the final inevitable twist." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Once again, book better than the movie!! Joseph Finder has yet to fail me as an author of fast passed , intriguing, real life thrillers! Once again, HIGH CRIMES, presents a situation that makes me shudder with possibilities of happenings that boggle the mind. In this story, Harvard Law Professor, Clair Chapman, is called upon to defend the man who has been her husband for three years. She has known him as Tom Chapman, a great husband, and father to her 6 year old daughter, Annie. But the military has arrested him as Ron Kubik, a brutal murderer of 87 innocent men., women and children in an offensive action in San Salvador 13 years earlier. Clair wonders who this man really is, as he has told her a complete past history that does not involve the military in any way. Can she believe anything he says? But the man she knows would never commit such terrible acts of violence! Clair, and defense lawyers used to the military counts, find themselves up against a formidable prosecutor, and a 'take no prisoners' judge. The court marshall scenes and legal actions add great interest and suspense to this 'believe him or not' mystery. Finder puts the reader in a plausible situation that would give nightmares if this were a situation that the reader ever found themselves maneuvering through in their own family. great read!! Four Stars for High Crimes This was my first Joseph Finder book and it held my interest throughout. I am somewhat unfamiliar with the military code of justice, as well as the differences between that and civilian law, and it was interesting to learn some of the nuances of each. I did not know which of the main characters were the good guys until the end, and although I did feel that there were a few loose ends when the book finished, generally this was an exciting story that held my interest, with an excellent reader. Definitely worth a credit. Not for me I think your political views might impact your enjoyment of this story. I didn't like the premise and I don't share those views, so I didn't care for the book--and yet, I did find it interesting. There are a lot of twists and turns in the plot line, and I like a book that keeps me guessing.

The Firm Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 16:01:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Firm Author: John Grisham Narrator: D.W. Moffett Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Mitchell McDeere, raised in the coal-mining region of rural Kentucky, has worked hard to get where he is: third in his class at Harvard Law. He's young. He's bright. He's ambitious. Mitch could have his pick of the big firms in New York and Chicago, but he's chosen the Memphis tax firm Bendini, Lambert, & Locke. They're selective. They pay outrageous salaries. They have a turnover rate of zero. And Mitch is about to find out why. Several events fuel Mitch's suspicions: 2 of the partners die in a suspicious diving accident off Grand Cayman; the senior partners seem unduly proud of the fact that no one has ever resigned; and security measures at the office are, even for a company with billionaire clients, more than a little extreme. Then Mitch makes an explosive discovery: The firm is owned and operated by the most powerful organized crime family in Chicago. Even as Mitch discovers the truth, he finds himself caught between the FBI, who wants an informant inside the firm, and the firm itself, which will make him a very rich man - or a very dead one. ©1991 John Grisham; (P)1991 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc. Members Reviews: The Firm I wanted to read the book before I watch it. I love Grisham books and D.W. Moffett as narrator... Yes I have already recommended to others!{*_*} Simply Brilliant John Grisham is a story weaver! I'm so impressed with his clever way of surprising us. A must have Fam! A disappointing listen I'm new to the world of audiobooks, and so purchased this without realizing it was the abridged version. That, combined with the cliched writing of Grisham in the first place, made this a chore to get through, so its being abridged turned out to be a good thing! The narrator wasn't up to the task of changing voices for all the different weird characters. All the women sounded ridiculous, and the West Indian who had a Russian accent was just too much for me. Typical John Grisham superb story Great story, i really enjoyed it, but if i could change anything, I'd get rid of the annoying 80s music. Don't need music in an audiobook!!!

El Intermediario [The Broker] Audio Libro por John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:45:46 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> Título: El Intermediario [The Broker] Autor: John Grisham Narrador: Karl Hoffmann Formato: Abridged Duración: 6 hrs and 20 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-17-06 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 60 votos Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Resumen del editor: Gracias a un indulto presidencial, Joel Backman es liberado tras seis años de confinamiento por uso indebido de una información altamente confidencial. Backman había obtenido un programa capaz de poner en peligro el sistema de vigilancia por vía satélite mas sofisticado del mundo, cuando dirigía un poderoso bufete de abogados, y era conocido como "El Intermediario". En vez de informar sobre el descubrimiento a las autoridades de su país, decidió hacer el negocio de su vida vendiendo dicha información, pero las cosas salieron mal y fue condenado por traición a veinte años de cárcel. A pesar de la gravedad del asunto, la CIA logra que Backman sea liberado mucho antes y, argumentando que son muchos los que desearían acabar con su vida, lo saca del país oculto en un avión militar. Su destino es Italia donde podrá empezar una nueva vida bajo una identidad oculta y la protección de la CIA. Sin embargo, Backman, no solo desconfía de las buenas intenciones de esta, sino que sospecha! que todo pueda ser una trampa. Un emocionante thriller que aborda con realismo los intereses que mueven las altas esferas y el enorme poder que tienen las principales agencias de espionaje del mundo. Opiniones de los miembros: Corny music Would you try another book from John Grisham and/or Karl Hoffmann? Yes What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) It's a typical suspense novel. What three words best describe Karl Hoffmanns voice? Dramatic if corny. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from El Intermediario [The Broker]? None. Any additional comments? I wish the audio track did NOT inlclude corny organ music playing throughout the entire narration. me encantó la narración fue cautivante , el texto maneja una trama que provoca no despegarse y conocer lo que sigue a continuación. lo recomiendo interesante Lo he leido del tirón. me ha gustado y tambien el narrador. Normalmente no me gustan los narradores hispano-americanos cuando el libro es europeo o historico, ej. : medieval. Es como hoy a alguien de Texas hablar con acento londinense, pero en este caso quedaba bien. más o menos Prefiero historias menos previsibles. Me quedé con el diccionario en la mano y nunca lo usé. Me encantó como arrancamos pero, el final no se corresponde con ese entusiasmo inicial. Very good story, interesting and well documented What did you like about this audiobook? Get aquatinted with the justice system in the United States, the way the story is told kept me interested at all times How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? Not enough to make me look for more books in this subject Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this? Yes the information is very interesting, details are given with deep knowledge of the matter. He describes and supports the descriptions very well. The characters are enough in number to give the necessary information and different points of view in this subject. What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? Nothing

Rumpole's Return Audiobook by John Mortimer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Mortimer) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:22:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumpole's Return Author: John Mortimer Narrator: Leo McKern Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-10 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: "It's just no good. He can't fight it. He tells the police he's guilty. The bloody knife's in the dustbin. He's identified by at least three witnesses at the tube station and he writes some spooky letter in his victim's blood. The case is as dead as mutton." "Just the sort of case Rumpole would have enjoyed." And where is Rumpole, that eccentric barrister famous for his knowledge of bloodstains, blood groups, and forgery by typewriter? He is supposed by one and all to be enjoying his well-earned retirement in the Florida sunshine with his son, Nick; daughter-in-law, Erica; and, of course, She Who Must Be Obeyed. But Rumpole is made of sterner stuff, and the nearest whiff of a tricky blood case and he abandons the pleasure of Florida orange juice and descends on the dear old Chambers to take command once again. Editorial Reviews: Rumpole is the astute, and often outlandish, London barrister who was created by real life English barrister John Mortimer in 1975. Therefore, duty calls. And whether he likes it or not, our fair Rumpole leaves the sun and returns to Britain to find out if he is still the best crack sleuth this side of Sherlock Holmes. Members Reviews: Rumpole Forever I love the Rumpole books and the TV series and the audio is excellent, especially as it is read by Leo McKern; Rumpole himself! Highly recommended for any Rumpole fan. Rumpole Narrator and story were both very wonderful. I really enjoy this one and often have it on, just as background noise. Best of the Rumpole seriesYes I would Would you listen to Rumpole's Return again? Why? Yes, I would listen to Rumpole Return again because it is very entertaining. What did you like best about this story? The many different characters performed by Rumpole Which character as performed by Leo McKern was your favorite? Rumpole himself. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes

The 13th Juror Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:10:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 13th Juror Subtitle: A Dismas Hardy Novel Author: John Lescroart Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 319 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Hardy is now driven to seek an alternative truth a jury can believe. As the trial progresses, the complex truth itself begins to change, to bend, to fade in and out of focus as the clock keeps ticking on Jennifer's fate, until there seems only one person left to convince, and she is "the 13th juror" - the judge. Members Reviews: Another first rate author-reader collaboration Again Lescroart has produced a legal thriller (written in 1994) that works on many levels. For one thing, it's a well crafted book whose title enhances and cements the plot. And the narrator, David Colacci: what a reader! Those voices, that well timed drawl, the enjoyment of the humour. I hope that the Lesocraut-Colacci collaborations keep coming. The characters. Lawyer, Dismas Hardy: as always, endearing in his humanity, his single mindedness, his capacity for friendship and creative, lateral thinking. Franny: his wife -- Franny, I thought you were a bit rough on Dismas this time, sending confused messages about his family obligations and at the same time, huge concern for his client. There's Freeman: reassuringly his own man, and a brilliant lawyer. And the judge: that was a strong portrayal. And finally, the plot: satisfying, clever, smooth, twists and turns that weren't gratuitous but interesting side travels. A mix of arresting dialogue, dramatic high moments and, as always, the background of San Francisco's beauty and lifestyle (I enjoy Lew the Greeks!) As a person who is part of a society with gun control and where capital punishment has been abolished since 1967, I was riveted by the way the issues of capital punishment and gun ownership were presented. Heart rending and rewarding 5 stars Straight I served as court clerk for 7 years and find this story very believable and deeply entertaining. Caveat to lawyers Interesting story and well read by David Colacci, one of my favorite narrators, BUT, if you are a lawyer and are bothered by books with fundamental legal errors (just a few here), then you must be able to ignore them in order to enjoy the book. Mistake fixed by Audible My compliments to Audible for listening to prior reviews and fixing the problem. I had initially wrote a bad rexiew but now applaud Audible for quickly fixing it. GREAT SEVICE-THANK YOU Boring to the point of irritability. I could not get past the first half an hour. It would be bad enough if it put me to sleep, but it was too irritating for that.

Involuntary Witness Audiobook by Gianrico Carofiglio

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gianrico Carofiglio) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:24:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Involuntary Witness Subtitle: Guido Guerrieri Series, Book 1 Author: Gianrico Carofiglio Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1240 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: A nine-year-old boy is found murdered at the bottom of a well near a popular beach resort in southern Italy. In what looks like a hopeless case for Guido Guerrieri, a Senegalese peddler is accused of the crime. Faced with small-town racism, Guido attempts to exploit the esoteric workings of the Italian courts. The voice of Sean Barrett brings this gritty Italian detective series to life. Critic Reviews: Hard-boiled and sun-dried in equal parts. Where Philip Marlowe would be knocking back bourbon and listening to the snap of fist on jaw, Guido Guerrieri prefers Sicilian wine and Leonard Cohen. The role of Guerrieri is to take on impossible cases that have little chance of success. His efforts to prove his client's innocence bring him into dangerous conflict with Mafia interests. Everything a legal thriller should be. (Financial Times) ''At one level an exciting courtroom thriller, but what places it in a superior league is the portrayal of a slice of Italian society not normally encountered in crime fiction and an immensely appealing flawed hero." (The Times, London) Members Reviews: Surprisingly Poignant What did you love best about Involuntary Witness? The protagonist of Involuntary Witness is very likable and warm. He is a man whose life is falling apart and the novel tells the story of how he fights back, through the defense of a client accused of murder. Have you listened to any of Sean Barretts other performances before? How does this one compare? I have never listened to Sean Barrett before, but I will again. He is an exceptional performer. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Sean Barrett's performance of Abbou, the Senegalese man accused of murder, was surprisingly moving. That character seemed so real to me, my heart went out to him. Any additional comments? I am definitely coming for more books in the Guerrieri series. Carofiglio is a great find. Excellence Carofiglio has imagined this story from the benefit of his real life experiences as an Italian magistrate (similar to much better known attorneys-turned-authors, Grisham and Turow). The peculiarities of the italian legal system are effortlessly woven into the routine of the main character's life so that they are interesting to outsiders, and easily understood. Patrick Creagh's fluid translation coupled with Sean Barrett's elegant and versatile voice gives the illusion that this book was originally written in English. It is easy to take their efforts for granted, but successfully translated audiobooks are not that common ("The Thief" comes to mind as a poor effort). Great series...hope audible gets all these books! I heard an interview of Giancarlo Carofiglio on the Alan Farley radio show Book Talk and subsequently read the last book in the series from my library. It was awesome, and so I've been listening to all the audible copies (books one to three at this point). I love the character's inner dialog, the tight court procedurals, and the life lessons he learns or experiences in each book. The author resists the temptation to preach his point, and lets the action tell the story. I think the reader has just the right tone too.

Falcon Seven Audiobook by James W. Huston

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James W. Huston) — Tue, 11 May 2010 05:54:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Falcon Seven Author: James W. Huston Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author James W. Huston returns with his most powerful thriller to date. Exploding with international intrigue, sizzling courtroom drama, and heart-stopping action, Falcon Seven delivers an all-too-realistic tale of America under fire. A U.S. Navy F/A-18 flying over Afghanistan is suddenly diverted and ordered to bomb a building in Pakistan, where a meeting between al Qaeda and the Taliban is taking place. After destroying their target, the fighter jet is immediately hit by Stinger missiles and the pilots eject over Pakistan. They are captured, assaulted, and dragged through the streets of Peshawar. The world is on edge. The fliers are quickly forced onto a secret Falcon jet headed for the Netherlands, where theyll stand trial for war crimes at the International Criminal Court. The building they hit was actually a medical post constructed by Europeans for Afghan refugees - and 65 innocent people were killed. Its up to Washington criminal-defense lawyer and former Navy SEAL Jack Caskey to defend the two navy officers and get to the bottom on what is beginning to seem like an orchestrated event. The National Security Council pushes President Obama to employ the act passed under George W. Bush that authorizes the use of force to extract Americans held by the International Criminal Court. While the president initially approves a special operations team to grab the Americans, he later withdraws to cooperate with the ICC. Already fighting a losing battle for his clients, an outraged Caskey works with his contacts in the shadowy world of special operations and CIA operatives to free his clients himself...or help them battle through an international show trial and face imprisonment - for life. Members Reviews: Simply Excellent This is a very intelligently written mystery/legal drama novel. James Huston does a phenomenal job with character and story line development in this international legal thriller. Scott Sowers adds to the intrigue of this novel with his accents and variable intensity of his voice as he reads this captivating story. Simply one of the best audio books I've listened to. Not as good as Marine One I really enjoyed Marine One, so I thought I would enjoy Falcon Seven. Not so much. I found the story more than a bit implausible (not that this is an insurmountable problem, but an impediment to enjoyment), but much worse I found the characters kind of wooden. I hate the Europeans and the internationalists as much as any red-blooded American, but even I don't think they would stoop as low as they do in this story. I willingly suspend disbelief all the time, but this story went more than a bit too far for my taste. Navy Seal turned lawyer The author is a navy pilot turned lawyer in an international firm. His familiarity with the issues of the story come out lound an clear and make the story sound like it could happen. It is the story of 2 navy pilots shot down over Aghanistan who are immediately captured and tried the International Criminal Court for war crimes. The story takes place in the present and President Obama is portrayed as willing to let the trial proceed even though the US never signed the treaty establishing the ICC and does not recgonize the ICC authority.

No Time to Run Audiobook by J. D. Trafford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. D. Trafford) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:24:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Time to Run Subtitle: A Legal Thriller Featuring Michael Collins, Book 1 Author: J. D. Trafford Narrator: Gregory Silva Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-13 Publisher: J.D. Trafford Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Like John Grisham and D. W. Buffa, award-winning author J. D. Trafford created a smart legal thriller that keeps the listeners engaged. Michael Collins burned his suits and ties in a beautiful bonfire before leaving New York and taking up residence at Hut No. 7 in a run-down Mexican resort. He dropped out, giving up a future of billable hours and big law firm paychecks. But, there are millions of dollars missing from a client's account and a lot of people who want Michael Collins to come back. When his girlfriend is accused of murder, he knows that there really isn't much choice. No Time To Run has been an Amazon top-25 best seller and number-one Amazon legal thriller. Winner of the National Legal Fiction Writing Competition for Lawyers Members Reviews: why audible needs to tell us when self published! AND apparently self REVIEWED....author compares self to Grisham. single worst quality recording...in a bathroom???...and narration EVER. DO NOT BE FOOLED. I have respect for authors who try to make their dreams come true, but I want to know when a book is self published so I can choose to make a decision. LISTEN TO SAMPLE before buying... Overall, a decent book but the narration is awful. What made the experience of listening to No Time to Run the most enjoyable? The book had a few clichés but overall kept you on your toes. What did you like best about this story? I liked the mystery behind the main character. I was intrigued to find out the how and why of how he was being indicted by the FBI. Also, the murder trial was pretty interesting from the get go with federal lawyers showing up to wisk the trial out of state court so that they could pursue the death penalty in federal court. Would you be willing to try another one of Gregory Silvas performances? With much fear. I'm not sure if its because the story began with the main character in a hang over, but the author seemed to slur words and sound intoxicated during the entire reading. On second thought the reader may have a speech imediment or something but it made the story feel more like it took place in the middle of a drunken haze. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When the main character seemed excited (seriously wtf! If I was the girlfriend that might spell the end of the relationship, he was acting like a trial lawyer not a boyfriend during that entire phase of the book) that the federal lawyers wanted to move the trial to federal court. After the hearing, his explanation to his girlfriend/client had a lot of excitement for a guy who was only back for one case. I knew right then his days in court weren't over and he would make a comeback. On a hunch I googled the book and found there were several sequels that I will probably read. I may listen to it if there is a different narrator. Worst Narration I've Come Across Would you try another book from J. D. Trafford and/or Gregory Silva? I read the book and thought it was well-written and very enjoyable before picking it up on Audible when I wanted to listen to it while driving. What a disappointment!! I've dealt with other Audible books that had less than wonderful narrators, but Greg Silva has pushed it to a new low level.

Proof Positive Audiobook by Phillip Margolin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phillip Margolin) — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:20:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proof Positive Author: Phillip Margolin Narrator: Nanette Savard Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Doug Weaver is a defense attorney who believes the best of his clients, until he's confronted with seemingly unshakable evidence that a man he's thought innocent must be guilty. Bernard Cashman is a forensic expert at the Oregon State Crime Lab with his own ideas about what's right and wrong, and his own plans and methods for carrying out what he thinks is a fair sentence. When Doug, Amanda, and Cashman's goals collide, danger and death ensue, and each must decided for them self how much they're willing to risk to expose their version of the truth. Editorial Reviews: Margolin's third legal thriller featuring lawyer Amanda Jaffee is proof positive that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts - especially when boosted by a competent narrator like this one. Nanette Savard saves the day by propelling listeners through some implausible legal shenanigans and equally trite dialogue. Jaffee defends a troubled man accused of murder while her father, also a lawyer, is hired to defend a gangster, similarly accused. Both are unaware that the cases are linked and evidence has been tampered with. Savard's crisp narration makes the listening experience pleasurable. Critic Reviews: "Enough clever twists to satisfy faithful fans and newcomers." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Margolin's Worst, Yet For some strange reason, in a book in which most of the voices are male, the producer chose a woman to perform. She is constantly reading in a hoarse voice in an attempt to sound "male." This makes listening most unbearable. Then, of course there is the ridiculous plot. A sad sack attorney who convinces his client to plead guilty in a death penalty case...WITHOUT A SENTENCE AGREEMENT! I don't think so. It goes down hill from there. Drug dealers killing themselves, who cares! A forensic tech who is falisfying evidence, gee wonder where that came from...since it was all over the news a year ago. But of course Margolin's tech commits an unbelivably horrid murder when discovered. This is just a bad book on all levels, do yourself a favor and skip it. Part Legal Drama / Part CSI Thriller I read this book back in 2006 (9 years ago) but since I didnt remember anything about it, it was like a free book! I rated it 2 stars back then, but this time I would give it 3. Part legal drama & part CSI thriller, it was suspenseful and intriguing not really a whodunit, more like a howwillhegetcaught. This is Book 4 in a series and I am curious about other books, I went back to the start and added book 1 (Wild Justice) to my wishlist Im hoping it will be a good legal thriller. Well see! Better characters I generally think of Margolin as better on action that character development. Here he brings back an old character which is good for a writer who does not emphasize this aspect as you already feel you know them a little. He then goes on to add some of interesting characters. Still, there are some believability flaws and the action is what keeps you reading.

Personal Injuries Audiobook by Scott Turow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Turow) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 21:13:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Personal Injuries Author: Scott Turow Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 189 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: To Robbie Feaver the law is all about making a play - to a client, a jury, or a judge. But when the flashy, womanizing, multimillion-dollar personal injury lawyer is caught offering bribes, he's forced to wear a wire. Even as the besieged attorney looks after his ailing wife, Feaver must also make tapes that will hurl his friends, his enemies, his city, and a particular FBI undercover agent into a crisis of conscience and law. Now Robbie Feaver is making the play of his life. Members Reviews: Do not buy IF.. Do not buy if the Mystery Thriller books you listen to must be plot driven and contain action cliff-hangers. Read this for the characters and their development. Publishers Weekly says it better than I can. Turow has always been more interested in character than plot, and in Robbie Feaver, a lawyer on the make who ends up fighting for his life, he has created his richest and most compelling figure yet. .for Feaver is a character of almost Shakespearean contradictions. A charming, brash womanizer who nevertheless shows superhuman reserves of love and patience to his dying wife at home, he is always several jumps ahead of the prosecutors, the FBI and the reader, winning sympathy, even admiration, where there should be none. Read the Publishers summary for the plot. A big disappointment I consider myself a Scott Turow fan. I have read all his books available on Audible and several in hard copy, never with less than overall appreciation for his ability to draw the reader into his narrative and his skill as a writer. Until now. I feel both puzzled and disappointed by Personal Injuries. Several reviewers have described the plot as boring, presumably because it moves along very slowly, frequently punctuated by digressive descriptions of minor characters and descriptive details of settings, clothing etc. It is, in short, more "literary" than the typical crime procedural mystery. My criticisms are more specific and do not take the author to task for writing a book that departs from my general expectations. I would argue that the books fails in ways that transcend genre. For example, the tensions between Robbie, the protagonist anti-hero sleazeball lawyer, and Evon, the constipated FBI agent assigned to undercover duty in Robbie's office, are artificial, tortured, and ultimately the stuff of television soap opera. Throwing in Robbie's wife dying a slow, painful death from ALS over the span of the story only reinforces this unfortunate impression. The cast of corrupt cops and judges comes across as more caricature than credible. Even poor Sandy Stern, the stately Argentine-American attorney from earlier Turow novels, is dragged in toward the end for a cameo appearance. In desperation perhaps, to lend some credibility? Finally one point that some might regard as nitpicking: the story is told in the person by George. George wafts in and out of the storyline, sometimes omniscient (or nearly so) and other times a relatively uninteresting and incurious observer of events. Turow attempts some unconvincing justification of how George could be cognizant of virtually all the things that are going on in the lives and thoughts of the other characters but it just doesn't fly. Creative writing technique aside, it is never a good thing when the reader is distracted by wondering who is narrating and why.

Ad occhi chiusi Audiolibro di Gianrico Carofiglio

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gianrico Carofiglio) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:00:19 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> Titolo: Ad occhi chiusi Autore: Gianrico Carofiglio Narratore: Gianrico Carofiglio Formato: Unabridged Durata: 5 hrs and 42 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 03-30-11 Editore: Emons Edizioni Valutazioni: 4 su 5 su 9 voti Categoria: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Riepilogo Editore: Da ascoltare tutto d'un fiato, arriva il secondo volume della trilogia dell'avvocato Guerrieri, ora alle prese con un caso di quelli che sembrano fatti apposta per crearti dei nemici potenti. A convincerlo a occuparsi del caso scottante, una donna insolita con giubbotto di cuoio nero, jeans, un'aura di inquietudine: suor Claudia. Ancora una volta la voce suadente, dalla dolce inflessione barese, di Carofiglio ti trascina dentro il personaggio Guerrieri, puro, appena gradasso, con un desiderio frustrato di riuscire a essere un po' più mascalzone. ©2003 Sellerio Editore; (P)2008 Emons Italia Recensioni dei membri: Realista e molto interessante Trovo che lo scrittore riesce a farti immergere nella storia. La raccomando come il primo libro del avvocato Guerrieri.

The Killing King of Gratis Audiobook by Jay Jackson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Jackson) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 20:49:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killing King of Gratis Author: Jay Jackson Narrator: Jonathan Hall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-15 Publisher: Jay Jackson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Delroy Jones isn't exactly coasting through life. He's divorced, drinks too much, and takes care of his law clients better than he takes care of himself. He's facing a long, hot summer in his hometown of Gratis and has more than enough demons to deal with without dead bodies popping up. Dead bodies do pop up, however, in unnerving numbers, and soon Delroy has more than just a bad drinking habit and memories of an ex-wife to worry about. He'll have to face the wrath of a rich, heartbroken father, private investigators from Atlanta, a determined sheriff, a shameless prosecutor, and one increasingly demented killer. If he fails it could cost the freedom of his old client, Newt, and the two children he loves the most. Members Reviews: Fun, melts in your mind southern murder mystery The narrator's southern accent was pitch perfect and captured the humor and humanity of life and death in Gratis, Georgia.

The Case of the Glamorous Ghost Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 22:12:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Glamorous Ghost Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Though some think they saw a ghost, it was a real, live woman in the (mostly exposed) flesh flitting through Sierra Vista Park. Eleanor Corbin has a taste for trouble - and a talent for getting out of it using the most outrageous means to cover her tracks. Now her scandalized half-sister, Olga, fears Eleanor may be using lascivious antics to camouflage more larcenous acts. Enter Perry Mason - retained by Olga to keep the press at bay while pressing Eleanor for the sordid details of her latest escapade. The glamorous "ghost" claims she can't recall anything except eloping with a smooth-talking gambler...and a terrifying car crash. But a hidden cache of precious gems has another story to tell. And so does a murdered corpse that speaks louder than words. Members Reviews: Erle Stanley Garner writes good detective stories I have listened to three Perry Mason novels now. This one was the best so far. The dated nature of his stories is part of his appeal. It is a window into how it used to be. The 'who done it' is done with such polish it borders on greatness. I am sheepish to admit I think so much of Garner as a writer. I respect his technique.

A Raging Dawn Audiobook by CJ Lyons

biacuaduc@gmail.com (CJ Lyons) — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:31:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Raging Dawn Subtitle: Fatal Insomnia, Book 2 Author: CJ Lyons Narrator: Sarah Naughton Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: "I may be dying, but I've finally found someone to live for.... " It's been a sleepless month since Dr. Angela Rossi was diagnosed with fatal insomnia after a not-quite-dead nun reached out directly to Angela's mind and set her on the path to hunt down a serial killer. After learning she has only a few months left to live, Angela has left the ER and has one final case to testify at for the Advocacy Center. As soon as she brings justice to her last victim, a woman who was raped and brutalized seven months ago, Angela plans to take control of what little time she has left by escaping the sullen Pennsylvania December to a remote tropical island and ending it all on her terms. Her one regret is leaving Detective Matthew Ryder - he's been her solace in the midst of the chaos her life has deteriorated into. When the rape victim is murdered on the day she's scheduled to testify and the rapist goes free without naming his accomplices, Angela makes it her mission to bring him to justice...one way or the other. She's helped by streetwise Devon Price, who doesn't care about the law but does care about justice. He argues that Angela could be the perfect vigilante if she wanted, given that she no longer has anything to lose or to fear. When a loved one is targeted, Angela is forced to betray everything she holds dear in an effort to stop the killers. Unfortunately there's a thin line between justice and vengeance. Critic Reviews: "A heroine you'll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed." (Tess Gerritsen, NYT best-selling author) Members Reviews: Great story Loved it. Cj does such a great job of telling a story. I love all of her books.

The Whistleblower Onslaught Audiobook by David P. Warren

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David P. Warren) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 02:02:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whistleblower Onslaught Author: David P. Warren Narrator: Christopher Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: David P. Warren Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: When experienced employment attorney Scott Winslow takes on a whistle-blower case for fired energy company executive Kevin Walters, actions are set in motion that will change lives forever. Scott pursues a lawsuit alleging that his client was fired for complaining about unsafe conditions in the company's mines that endangered workers. Along the way, Scott discovers that government records were altered in the wake of an explosion that killed one mine worker and injured three others. As they search, Scott and his team discover blackmail, sanitized records and a corporate cover-up. And something else - there is someone out there who wants the case dismissed at all costs, enough to threaten them and then to come after Kevin Walters, as well as Scott and his family. They all find themselves targets of that someone with his own agenda as they chase the evidence they need to prove the case at trial. Members Reviews: 2 hours of story CRAMMED into 13.5 hours Where to begin? I like good courtroom battle stories with a good (please forgive the oxymoron) lawyer be it defense, prosecutor or otherwise, springing the trap on the other (and more common) bad lawyer. Mix it with action, a la John Grisham - Sycamore Row or Michael Connelly - Lincoln Lawyer, and I am completely engrossed. This is NONE of that. FULL DISCLOSURE, I only made it to Chapter 23 of 41 before I threw my hands up and surrendered. The synopsis of the book seemed as though it could be a good legal thriller. The premise COULD HAVE BEEN developed into a great story. Instead, I had to keep my finger on the Fast-Forward button constantly. There are 3 PARAGRAPHS of story related information or character and plot development and then 3 CHAPTERS of the main protagonist lawyer talking to his 4-year-old daughter: "isn't she just the most adorable thing with her mispronunciation of Good Lawyer that comes out Good LIAR?" And for a break from that, we do just 1 paragraph on his six-year-old sons baseball games and sullen personality. That equated to 30 seconds of story related dialogue and 10 or 15 minutes sometimes of tripe that I assume, was supposed to make the main character likable and human. This happens over and over not just in one place. As for the great legal maneuvering that we were given in those brief 30 seconds of relevant conversation, it was as dry as reading the transcripts from a motion hearing on discovery. The hero lawyer, an "Employment Attorney" is representing an executive from an energy company that was fired after he reported multiple mine safety violations in a coal mine owned by the energy company. According to the synopsis, this whistle-blower set off a chain of events that would change lives and communities forever. But, more than 1/2 way through the book, NOTHING. A Lawsuit with a single corporate counsel that slowly or improperly responds to the plaintiffs demand for discovery and is generally unlikable. The READER and the Audio Editing is probably the worst or maybe second worst I have ever heard. Audio Editing was horrible. At one point in chapter 11, the reader in mid-sentence clears his throat - Um hmmmm - then restarts the paragraph from the beginning. I just shook my head. I actually thought for a time that the book was really the Google Text To Voice program reading the book. Inflections are weird and the cadence halting and slow.

Custody of the State Audiobook by Craig Parshall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Craig Parshall) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:52:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Custody of the State Author: Craig Parshall Narrator: Alan Nebelthau Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Craig Parshall is renowned for his Christian inspirational novelsthat expose the inadequacies of the American justice system. Ted Baehr, Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission,hails this novel as not only a great mystery, but also a deeply redemptive book. A small-town farmer and his young wife are falsely accused of having committed a heinous act against their own child. Forced to flee from the law, the mother seeks the legal aid of courageous attorney Will Chambers. Members Reviews: Another greatbopk Another great book by Craig partial. I am hooked on the series. These books are so exciting and they are true to life and you feel like you were part of it Great Writing! I loves this book. It's the second in the Chamber of Justice series. This book catches your attention and holds it through to the end. Excellent! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good legal suspense novel. Believable, and Well Written Being both a Christian and a legal junkie, I enjoyed the way Craig blended both into a believable story. I also appreciated how he presented the weaknesses of a system designed to protect, when it is abused by those who would twist it for their own ends. Exceptionally Excellent Exceptionally Excellent in all categories!! I'm starting book 3 Right Now! 1 was great also

Law of Attraction Audiobook by Allison Leotta

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Allison Leotta) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:49:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Law of Attraction Subtitle: A Novel Author: Allison Leotta Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: As a newly minted assistant U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., Anna Curtis has already developed a thick skin to help her deal with the unsettling brutality she encounters daily with her overflowing stack of domestic violence cases. Yet when Laprea Johnson walks into Anna's life - battered by her boyfriend on the morning after Valentine's Day - there's something about this particular case that Anna can't quite shake, something that reminds the prosecutor of her own troubled past. At the trial, Laprea makes a last-minute reversal, lying on the witness stand to free her boyfriend. Shortly after he is freed, Anna is horrified to hear the news that Laprea's body has been found in a trash heap. Hastily assigned to prosecute the murder case, alongside the handsome and intimidating chief homicide prosecutor, Jack Bailey, Anna finds herself trapped in a difficult situation when she discovers that her boyfriend, public defender Nick Wagner, plans to sit across from her in the courtroom, representing Laprea's boyfriend and suspected murderer. Caught between seeking justice for Laprea and saving her personal life, Anna makes a series of choices that jeopardize her career, her relationships, and her very life as she uncovers the shocking truth behind the murder. Taking listeners on a thrilling ride through D.C.'s criminal justice system, from the back rooms of the U.S. attorney's office to the gritty streets of Anacostia, Law of Attraction is a gripping debut - sure to appeal to suspense and romance readers alike - from an exciting new talent. Editorial Reviews: This debut legal thriller from Allison Leotta has something for everyone romance, action, courtroom drama, a strong sense of place, and interesting characters. Talented narrator Tavia Gilbert gives an energetic performance, moving the novel along at a brisk pace. The Audie-nominated performer deftly switches among a diverse cast of characters, although her portrayals of female characters are much stronger than the leading males. Gilbert is at her best during dramatic and tense scenes, of which there are many. Anna Curtis, a green Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Domestic Violence Division, has a haunted past that drives her to help women who sometimes have trouble helping themselves. When Laprea Johnson gets brutally beaten by her boyfriend, Dmarco, Anna is determined to see justice served. However, Laprea lies on the stand to protect Dmarco and then later turns up dead. Wracked with guilt, Anna is assigned to the case with the Homicide Chief, Jack. Things are complicated by Annas romantic relationship with Dmarcos public defender, Nick. As the case heats up, so does Annas personal life. Author Allison Leotta is a prosecutor of sex crimes and domestic violence in Washington, D.C. The city becomes another character and the listener is taken on a tour of the best and worst parts of the nations capital. Her real-life experiences give glimpses into the inner workings of the local criminal system, as well as the psychology behind domestic abuse. Annas own past with domestic violence and her coming to terms with it wrap up too neatly and quickly, and leave some undeveloped potential to that storyline. Perhaps the author is leaving room for a sequel, but it makes the book feel a bit thin. Overall, though, its a strong first effort.

Final Witness Audiobook by James Scott Bell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Scott Bell) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:60:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Witness Author: James Scott Bell Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: A cold-blooded killer is destroying all who oppose him. Will there be a final witness to the truth? Young, idealistic law clerk Rachel Ybarra has just been handed a career-making opportunity - helping in the prosecution of an infamous leader of the Russian Mafia. But when the star witness turns up dead, Rachel discovers the case is not merely a battle for the truth - it's a battle for her life. Members Reviews: thoroughly enjoyable Enjoyed this legal thriller. Story was excellent and reader was top-notch. Good, clean story. Wouldn't mind other books with the same characters. Always the best I could not put this book down. In fact, I stop reading another book to read this book because James Scott Bell always non stop suspense.

Death Come Quickly Audiobook by Susan Wittig Albert

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Wittig Albert) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:28:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death Come Quickly Subtitle: China Bayles, Book 22 Author: Susan Wittig Albert Narrator: Julia Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-03-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: One of the most endearing and personable amateur sleuths" (Midwest Book Review), herbalist and ex-lawyer China Bayles is back. In Death Come Quickly, a friend's murder may be the key to solving a fifteen-year-old cold case. When China's and Ruby's friend Karen Prior is mugged in a mall parking lot and dies a few days later, China begins to suspect that her friend's death was not a random assault. Karen was a filmmaker supervising a student documentary about the fifteen-year-old murder of a woman named Christine Morris and the acquittal of the man accused of the crime. Is it possible that the same person who killed Christine Morris targeted Karen? Delving into the cold case, China learns the motive for the first murder may be related to a valuable collection of Mexican art. Enlisting the help of her San Antonio lawyer friend Justine Wyzinski - aka the Whiz - China is determined to track down the murderer. But is she painting herself into a corner from which there's no escape? Members Reviews: Excellent - as always Which character as performed by Julia Gibson was your favorite? I love Julia's Ruby. I sometimes have to remind myself that it is indeed one voice actress. Ms. Gibson is one of my all time favourite narrators. I'm not a connoisseur of accents - so if there's any imperfections in the Southern accents - I'm blissfully ignorant. Any additional comments? One of my favourite things about this series is you never know what Susan Wittig Albert will do with her well established characters. Will she stay in Pecan Springs? Travel back in time, or remain in the present. I always enjoy the China Bayles' books and wherever they might take me. *** Small note in regards to the sound editing. there were at least three places where the one sentence was said twice, back to back. Someone missed it when editing the book together :-( Wish I Could Gobble Up the Whole Book in One Sit Thank you, Susan, for staying with the China Bayle series. I can't get enough of this series. Death Come Quickly is a great read, but the narrator's weak rendition of Ruby doesn't match the voice in my head of a strong vibrant woman. Otherwise, all is as it should be and I can't stop listening once I start. Extremely good writing and plot. Well done. Enjoyed it Read it weeks ago, had stockpiled audiobooks for a busy spell, am reviewing to keep track of what's read and to be a little bit of assistance. Can't remember additional comments, with apologies! Painful!! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Would recommend the book but NOT this audiobook Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Plot was very good, as usual. Love the China Bayles series How could the performance have been better? The performer spoke in such an obnoxious twang that even I, a native Texan who can make my name, Pat, into a two-sylable word, cringed as if listening the nails on a chalkboard. Will be certain to avoid her performances at all costs Was Death Come Quickly worth the listening time? Barely Great series What did you love best about Death Come Quickly? The author does a very good job, it's well written, plenty of twists and turns and side plots to keep you interested.

The Motive Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Tue, 27 May 2008 22:50:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Motive Subtitle: A Dismas Hardy Novel Author: John Lescroart Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 250 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Dan Cuneo, the officer already working the case, is immediately wary of Glitsky and doesn't hide his distrust. Matters are made worse when Cuneo starts to focus on his primary suspect - who also happens to be an old girlfriend of Dismas Hardy. For Hardy and Glitsky, this is an awkward and uncomfortable coincidence. But for Cuneo, it's proof positive of collusion, and yet another instance of Glitsky cheating with his insider friends and cronies. Convinced that Hardy's client is the wrong suspect, Glitsky breaks ranks within the police department to continue his own investigation. As Hardy's murder trial builds to its stunning conclusion, Glitsky's search for the truth does more than fuel suspicion against the two men. It reveals a trail of deception that leads beyond San Francisco, where exposing desperate secrets can be the most deadly offense. Members Reviews: One of the best of the great Hardy-Glitsky series. This is a great mystery story. Although there are enough hints to anticipate the big surprise, it didn't detract from wanting to find out who and why! Readers new to the series are likely to get bored with all the details of the Hardy and Glitsky families, but if, as I do, I find their relationships and histories interesting and realistic, you won't mind. Further, the characters age and change, so it is best to read most of this series in sequence. Colacci does his usual excellent work as narrator. Highly recommended. Last hour lost it a star I came across this title in paperback and was intrigued by a Washington Post blurb on the back cover that read, "Surpasses anything Grisham ever wrote ... " I like Grisham so I checked the availability on Audible and ultimately downloaded it. The good news is that the listen was a good one. The bad news is that the Washington Post was wrong. This novel told a couple of stories that were skillfully linked. I truly enjoyed both the investigative pursuits and the courtroom dialogue. I correctly guessed "who done it" about halfway through the listen and was pleased when some of the assumptions I made were revealed. There is misdirection but Lescroart gives the reader enough information to deduce what might have happened. What disappointed me was the history behind the "culprit" and what drove him/her to commit the crime. I thought it was a tad far fetched. But don't let that stop you from giving a listen to this otherwise entertaining book. I'll try another in the Hardy series. Pretty good ... with reservation The story was engaging, the characters good, not great and not easily discernible. Too many look-alike women, cars, etc. Different format, with the book being broken into parts that feature Glitsky then Hardy. An odd thing happened near the end: Past tense changed to present tense during the high tension "solving" of the crime. Odd to me, disjointed in the hearing/reading. I think I would have liked more integration of the various story lines rather than what felt like discrete parts. Glitsky played a stronger role, which I do like, and Franny fell into the same old "perfect wife" role that Trea also does. Not my favorite, but not the least liked either. Not as good as he should be Lescroart wanders into areas he doesn't know well enough, to the story's detriment.

Hostage Audiobook by Don Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Don Brown) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:42:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hostage Subtitle: Navy Justice, Book 2 Author: Don Brown Narrator: James Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: JAG Officer Zack Brewer's prosecution of three terrorists posing as Navy chaplains was called the "court martial of the century" by the press. Now, with the limelight behind him, all Zack wants to do is forget. But the radical Islamic organization behind the chaplains has a long memory - and a thirst for revenge. Now the Navy has a need for Zack that eclipses all else. When an unthinkable act of aggression brings Israel and its Arab neighbors to the brink of war, Zack and co-counsel Diane Colcernian are called to the case of a lifetime. As leading nations focus their gaze upon these two, other eyes are watching as well. Zack and Diane are in harm's way. A kidnapping, an ultimatum...and suddenly, Zack faces an impossible choice. If he loses this case, the world could explode into war. If he wins, his partner - the woman he loves - will die. And Zack himself may not survive to make the decision. Members Reviews: A mixed bag Would you consider the audio edition of Hostage to be better than the print version? Since I problems reading for any length of time audio books are my salvation. This format satisfies my Jones for a good book and I enjoy it very much. The print version is probably wonderful but not an option for me anymore. What did you like best about this story? I think that I enjoyed the kind of dark mood the author sets. Some of it is hard to listen too but it is all very enjoyable. No bulletproof red white and blue here. The book exposes how vulnerable we as a nation can be and why we are that way. Makes me proud of my country and proud of my service to it. Have you listened to any of James Adamss other performances before? How does this one compare? This was a first for me James Adams is a great reader. I enjoyed him thoroughly. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? If I were going to make a film of this book it would be, Any additional comments? This book skirts corny but never quite crosses over, I didn't like some things about the the book but none of what didn't like was about the writing the performance or the story, what I didn't like was mainly about the plot and how exposed and vulnerable it makes me feel about my country. Hostage: Outstanding Book is outstanding. The plot flows well, a page turner. Can't put it down. Clean Military Fiction...5 STARS The British narrating is easy to bypass w the talent of this engaging 3 book read. All 3 have suspense & a believable plot in which you never know what's coming. I enjoyed this military trilogy, as Don Brown is the cleanest author I know of. If U are wanting a clean military story mixed with some court room appeal, this is the best imo. Needs American accented narrator Was Hostage worth the listening time? Yes Any additional comments? Whlie the narrator does a good job, I don't understand why someone with a distinctly British/Canadian accent would be selected to read a story with primarily American characters. Hearing "schedule" pronounced as "shedule" was only one of the many things that disconcerted me with the narration. It's like listening to Gone With The Wind read by someone with a heavy Boston accent. Hostage: Navy Justice Book 2 This not the genre of fiction which I would normally choose to read or listen to and I have to admit that I did find it a bit heavy going and somewhat fragmented in places.

Guilty as Sin Audiobook by Tami Hoag

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tami Hoag) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:31:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guilty as Sin Author: Tami Hoag Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Prosecutor Ellen North believes she's building a case against a guilty man - and that he has an accomplice in the shadows. As she prepares for the trial of her career, Ellen suddenly finds herself swept into a cruel contest of twisted wits, a dark game of life and death...with an evil mind as guilty as sin. Members Reviews: Excellent book. Excellent finish to first book Excellent book. Excellent finish to first book. Outstanding read Outstanding read; I could not put it down. Five Stars Another great book from Tami Hoag Excellent read. I love the way she continued from ... Excellent read. I love the way she continued from Deer Lake Book 1. Excellent As always very well thought out plot. Excellent book

Degree of Guilt Audiobook by Richard North Patterson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard North Patterson) — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:59:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Degree of Guilt Author: Richard North Patterson Narrator: Alexander Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 267 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Now a television journalist, Mary is charged in an eminent novelist's death. Her defense is attempted rape, and she wants Paget to defend her. But a fateful question remains: was it self-defense...or murder? Critic Reviews: "One intense courtroom clash after another....An intelligent and gripping thriller." (Washington Post) Members Reviews: A must listen for most This is a good book. It is well written and read. The characters are intense and the relationships handled in the story complex. The plot dwells around rape and sexual abuse, but the book is also about the way multiple relationships function while handling complex issues. There are powerful husband-wife, son-father, girlfriends, friends and more relationships scenes in the book that may touch you. And, yes there is a super plot full of suspense and excellent courtroom drama with an intelligent judge who became one of my favorite characters in the book. Who, why, how did it question in the book makes it even more gripping. It is a classic thriller that provided me with a great time! Let not the size of the book nor the year of publication give you second thoughts?download now and you will not be disappointed. Degree of Guilt There must have been a book prior to this one that contains the story between Christopher Paget and Mary Carelli and I didn't read it. I kept feeling like I was missing some information. I kept having to fill in the blanks with what I thought must have happened. Great Court Room and Family Drama Ignore the naysayers -- this is an outstanding novel featuring an engrossing court room drama. The story is lengthy but superb in terms of characters, legal drama and pace. Some say it needed a different/better narrator, but I appreciated Adams' performance because it did not get in the way of the story. He simply told it, using a minimum of different voices. If you are a fan of legal/court room dramas, this is a must read. Patterson truly nailed it. All about sex "Degree of Guilt" verges on pornography, at times -- actually, lots of times -- however, only a disturbed person could find any titillation in the porn depicted here. This extraordinary novel might offend many people; and I would advise anyone with delicate or devout sensibilities to bypass this audiobook. It concerns perverted, sick, non-romantic sex. Surprisingly, Richard North Patterson does a commendable, reasonably accurate job of portraying this distasteful subject from a woman's point of view -- or, rather, from the viewpoint of several abused women. I would never label "Degree of Guilt" a pleasant read -- definitely not fun escape-fiction -- but it remains timely, pertinent, and important, even despite its old publication date. This audiobook will make you think. It has an intricate, well-crafted plot, in which Patterson gradually unfolds needed backstory with intermittent flashbacks, while skillfully developing each of the intriguing characters. I have two minor complaints with this audiobook. First, I didn't like the choice of reader: Alexander Adams has an unpleasant voice, reads too fast, and doesn't distinguish the characters from one another adequately. Clearly, this novel should have been read by a top female actor, like Barbara Rosenblat, for instance. Secondly, I cite my pet production peeve: bookmarks too far apart.

Murdering Lawyers Audiobook by Larry Fine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Larry Fine) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:57:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murdering Lawyers Author: Larry Fine Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Larry Fine Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In the novel Murdering Lawyers you will find Marc Wilson, a jobless young attorney, once idealistic but now willing to bend a few rules to help his career. After a few minutes of dishonesty begin paying shocking dividends, he becomes a litigator at a prestigious international law firm, finds himself living in a luxury apartment, and enters into a romantic relationship with the boss' daughter - but not without paying a heavy price. Soon he is caught up with an ancient cabal committed to bringing the most unspeakable evil into the world, and he must find a way to defeat these forces or face the death of everything he loves. Warning - Before you purchase this book please be aware that Murdering Lawyers is an extremely controversial mystery suspense thriller. The book contains graphic language, violence, and sexual content which is critical to the plot. Critic Reviews: "A smoothly written mystery/suspense novel by a master storyteller, Larry Fine's Murdering Lawyers is a solid entertainment from first page to last" (Midwest Book Review) Members Reviews: Devils Advocate Meets a Nice Boy from Brooklyn I don't think I would have selected this book based on the description because I am not usually attracted to legal thrillers. What had me at "hello" was my favorite narrator, Scott Brick. He could read me the dictionary and I would be captivated. Beyond that, the book sounded dicey so I gave it a try. The story grabbed me right from the beginning and I was hooked all the way to to the end. This was my first time listening to a Larry Fine book and it won't be my last. Too often, I listen to authors that play it safe and this one did the opposite which was so refreshing! There is a little bit of the occult and a smidge of fantasy mixed into a great thril ride! The book was less of a legal thriller and more of a suspense horror with intense and graphic sexual violence which adds depth to the plot and delivers characters you will route for and others you will love to hate. Here is how I break it out: Suspense/Psychological: 70% Horror: 20% Romance: 5% Legal thriller: 5% The story feels slightly like the movie, "the devil''s advocate" although that's just at the surface level. The story itself is unique and read by the best narrator in the business, Scott Brick. Bottomline, you can't go wrong choosing this story. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Not what I was expecting, but oh so much more!!! This is a well written book that is expertly narrated by Scott Brick Someone is killing the lawyers in new York city. This book has everything that you could want in a book it has romance, action and adventure, murder mystery, and devil worshiping lawyers. Highly recommend this book. Was voluntarily provided this review copy by the author, publisher or narrator NC-17 and pretty good Let's get the Performance rated since that is easiest - Brick is very good, he makes good books very good, bad books tolerable. In fact, without him reading I probably would not have chosen it. There are some disturbing events that occur between both consenting adults and not, some with children so be warned but it was not over-the-top graphic(with the kids) and was needed to demonstrate the level of evil of the antagonists. The main character, Mark, was quite a dichotomy.

The Last Good Girl Audiobook by Allison Leotta

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Allison Leotta) — Tue, 03 May 2016 13:03:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Good Girl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Allison Leotta Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: From Allison Leotta, the "highly entertaining storyteller" (George Pelecanos) who writes "in a style that's as real as it gets" (USA Today), a ripped-from-the-headlines novel featuring prosecutor Anna Curtis at the center of a national story involving campus rape and the disappearance of a young woman. Emma, a freshman at a Michigan university, has gone missing. She was last seen leaving a bar near the prestigious and secretive fraternity known on campus as "the rape factory". The main suspect is Dylan Brooks, the son of one of the most powerful politicians in the state. But so far the only clues are pieced-together surveillance footage of Emma leaving the bar that night...and Dylan running down the street after her. When Anna discovers the video diary Emma kept over her first few months at college, it exposes the history she had with Dylan: She had accused him of rape before disappearing. Emma's disappearance gets media attention and support from Title IX activists across the country, but Anna's investigation hits a wall. Now Anna is looking for something - anything - she can use to find Emma alive. But without a body or any physical evidence, she's under threat from people who tell her to think hard before she ruins the name of an "innocent young man". Inspired by real-life stories, The Last Good Girl shines a light on campus rape and the powerful emotional dynamics that affect the families of the men and women on both sides. Members Reviews: Just a stupid book The main character in this book feels totally pathetic. Also, as a criminal defense attorney myself, I can say that her job as a "federal prosecutor" is completely unrealistic. I could barely get through this. The narrator is good, which is about the only positive thing I can say. Great book Was well written and with good narrator The story stayed intriguing until the end of book Excellent page turner This was an excellent page turner, keeping my interest till the last word. The ending was a surprise, one I did not see coming. Highly recommend!

A Game of Proof Audiobook by Tim Vicary

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Vicary) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 23:04:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Game of Proof Subtitle: The Trials of Sarah Newby, Book 1 Author: Tim Vicary Narrator: Susan Edmonds Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: White Owl Publications Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: A mother's worst nightmare - can her son be guilty of murder? Sarah Newby, who left school at 15, and was living as a teenage single parent on an inner-city estate, has worked her way up to begin a career as a criminal barrister. But what should she do when her own son, Simon, is arrested and charged with a series of brutal rapes and murders? Has Sarah, in her single-minded determination to create a career for herself, neglected her son so much that she no longer knows him? He has often lied to her in the past, so how can she trust him when he says he is innocent this time? And what should she do when she herself uncovers evidence that seems to suggest his guilt? Members Reviews: Delectable Legal Procedural Story! Loved it! This is an outstanding legal procedural -- with lots of mystery twisting and turning throughout the story. Sarah Newby is a 40-something who has achieved her lifelong goal of becoming a barrister after a rough start as a teenage mother. Enter a husband who embraced her and her fatherless young son and the teenage daughter they had together. . . this is an imperfect family at best; and Sarah's relentless pursuit of her career goals don't add much to domestic tranquility. She is incredibly adept in the courtroom, even as a junior barrister -- and her skills are tested to the core when she represents her own son in a murder investigation. I loved the way the author provided insights from the characters' silent thoughts throughout the story and gave us sketches of their backgrounds that have influenced them throughout their lives. A very good story -- and an excellent story set within the British legal system. Burden of Proof While the American justice system is largely based on the British, there are many differences. In the first place, we do not distinguish between a barrister and a solicitor. Nor do our trial attorneys need to wear wigs and robes. Much of the language used is also somewhat specific to British courts as opposed to American phraseology. For instance one hears the solicitor offer that he or she suggests something--if you watch any of the British TV shows you've seen this. But, interestingly, TV and movie dramas do not immerse you to the same level as a good novel. Or at least not to the depth of this novel. We find ourselves entranced by the defense of an alleged rapist, a thoroughly loathsome character, but the bottom line is the need for the court to present evidence proving Beyond Reasonable Doubt that the defendant did the crime of which he is accused. As in Law and Order, we see the interaction of police and attorneys, the gathering of evidence and the presenting thereof. The drama is compelling, the narration [AUDIO] is excellent and the story gripping. 4 stars for A Game of Proof Would you listen to A Game of Proof again? Why? Absolutely. This was a gripping read. Although it was quite slow to start and had some minor errors, (ie: Sarah's hair was brown in 2 instances and then black, fibula mentioned as bone in arm when it is a bone in leg, Lucy Sampson for 1st half of book-- then Lucy Parsons for 2nd half) this was a story that had so many elements that I'm not sure that I picked them all up the first time around.

Pleading Guilty Audiobook by Scott Turow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Turow) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:28:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pleading Guilty Author: Scott Turow Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Welcome back to Kindle County, where skies are generally gray, the truth is seldom simple, and the partners of a top-drawer corporate law firm are counting on one world-weary attorney to save them from front-page scandal and financial ruin. When Gage & Griswell's star litigator suddenly disappears - along with $5.6 million of its most important client's money - the assignment of locating both goes to Mack Malloy, a 50ish ex-cop, almost ex-drunk, and partner-on-the-wane at G&G. Mack's search takes him into the treacherous inner sanctum of his firm and through the shadowy heart of the city itself, on a path that soon runs him up against his longtime nemesis - the odious Pigeyes - as he plucks the threads of a dangerous web of corruption, deceit, and murder. An edge-of-the-chair journey into an ominous and enthralling world, Pleading Guilty is at once a brilliantly constructed puzzle, a relentlessly entertaining character study, and as suspenseful a story as any listener could want - a masterpiece of midwestern menace that could come only from Scott Turow. Critic Reviews: "Though every element of the novel is polished and professional, the charisma of Mack's narration is its triumph. Add that to a taut, twist-filled plot, expert pacing, colorful and well-rendered supporting characters, and an appealing whiff of larceny, and Turow surpasses Grisham hands down." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: All in all, not so great. Would you try another book from Scott Turow and/or Robert Petkoff? Yes. I think that Robert Petkoff is wonderful. I have already searched his work on the Audible site, and will listen to a couple of his other narrations. It is Scott Turow that I have more reservations about. He can certainly write, but the plot of this book is just plain incomprehensible. There are so many paragraphs of exposition towards the end of the book, it is almost as if he knows how confusing the whole thing is. In the acknowledgements he thanks a number of people. I find it hard to believe that none of these people told him the truth: that the story in the book is, as a whole, fine, but in the details it is a gigantic mess. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? I don't know where I would start. This is a very good question, though. There is the material and the style to create a book that is understandable and suspenseful, and fun to read. But what we have here is so doubled- and tripled-back that it adds up to nonsense. There are some good characters, like the protagonist Melloy and his lawyer/sometime girlfriend Brushy. However, there are so many other characters and plot twists that the whole thing is like a huge tangle of yarn, so to speak. Sorry, I really didn't intend that one. In any case, you could cut out at least a third of the material and the story would be much better, much less confusing, and more believable. Which character as performed by Robert Petkoff was your favorite? Hard to have a favorite when I didn't really like the book, but I guess Melloy will have to serve. He is a neurotic mess and something of a sociopath. The book is his story, in the form of a dictation that is wholly unnecessary, that doesn't move the plot in any way, and is just one of many of the things that could be tossed out. It would accomplish one of my favorite things: addition by subtraction.

Last Call Audiobook by James Grippando

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Grippando) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:39:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Call Author: James Grippando Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Many years ago, Jack Swyteck saved Theo Knight's life. Theo grew up on the streets of Miami's roughest neighborhood and lost his mother to a violent crime. Although his uncle Cy tried his best to raise him right, by the time he was a teenager, Theo was on death row for a murder he didn't commit. Jack was the lawyer who proved him innocent. Now a successful bar owner, Theo has turned things around. But he needs Jack's help again, this time more than ever. An escaped convict from the old neighborhood shows up at Theo's back door, asking for help. In return, he'll finger the man who murdered Theo's mother. But the answers aren't so simple, and soon Theo's own life is in danger. Jack and Theo must piece together a 20-year-old conspiracy of greed and corruption that leads to the very top of Miami's elite while revisiting a past that Theo has tried hard to forget. But Theo also has the opportunity to seek the revenge that has fueled him since the day he found his mother dead in the street on a hot Miami night. Last Call is a brilliant and bullet-fast thriller, complete with revelations that no listener will ever forget. Members Reviews: Excellent book Excellent book, the characters were real, I agonized over Theo's pain, dreaded the possibility that Uncle Cy might have been the killer, or that Theo would die before he could find out who really killed his mother. The music between 'cd's was annoying. Someone could have edited out the filler that is used to provide transitions for cd's. Great Grippando's books never let me down..they are always first class. Keeps me guessing until the very end. Excellent work by the narrator. Also liked the music and sounds during the audio, gave an extra feel of suspense. Uncle Cy's jazz at the end of the audio was a beautiful ending. Keep me trying to figure out the end I liked this story. It kept me interested and wanting to listen to more. I like a story that I can't figure out immediately and this one did just that. It keeps the listener intrigued to figure out who killed Theo's mom. The narrator is excellent and easy to listen to. He has a great voice for each character and somehow makes them come alive. Awesome! Annoying Music Excellent Book...............but the music (?) between chapters has to be the most annoying I have ever experienced in an audiobook. Great book This is a typical Grippando story with great character development, twisty plot and a narrator who truly 'plays' the characters. The terrible thing about this recording is the music which is loud, discordant and totally inappropriate to the story line.

Betrayal Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:24:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Betrayal Subtitle: A Dismas Hardy Novel Author: John Lescroart Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Two rapid-fire events in Iraq conspired to bring the men into fatal conflict: Nolan's relationship with Evan's girlfriend, Tara, a beautiful schoolteacher back home in the states, followed by a deadly incident in which Nolan's apparent mistake results in the death of an innocent Iraqi family as well as seven men in Evan's platoon. As the murky relationship between the U.S. government and its private contractors plays out in the personal drama of these two men, and the consequences for Evan become a desperate matter of life and death, Dismas Hardy begins to uncover a terrible and perilous truth that takes him far beyond the case and into the realm of assassination and treason. From the treacherous streets of Iraq to the courtrooms of California, Betrayal is a magnificent tour de force of pure storytelling. Critic Reviews: "Full of believable characters and crisp dialogue. A first-rate addition to the author's ongoing series." ( Publishers Weekly)"Who needs John Grisham when we have homegrown John Lescroart?" ( San Francisco magazine) "Exciting and believable, thanks to strong narration." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Not enough Dismas; too much back-story I listened to and enjoyed the first two Dismas Hardy titles available from Audible (Guilt and Mercy). I'm pleased with the several new releases that have become recently available and will probably buy and listen to all of them. But this is not the Dismas Hardy book for new "readers" or old fans. The first fifteen minutes or so set up a couple of back- stories that involve none of the Dismas Hardy characters. These back-stories take up AT LEAST 75% of the book! And they are tedious. 2.5 because of the "bait and switch" ; else 3* I did not take the reviewers seriously, so I had to suffer through hours and hours of war playing, some interesting interactions among some non-Hardy/Glitsky characters, etc. The war stuff was so intolerable (I did not enlist to read about Iraq), that I had to skip past much of it, thus a wasted credit (though I paid a reduced cash price for it). I have read most of the series, though not in order, and I found it funny to hear Abe characterized/voiced as he was. The later books are more appealing to me. BTW: I loathed Ms. Tara, what a wuss! When Hardy, et al finally showed up, it was great, as expected, and it reached all of the series' high notes. However, I am miffed over the long pre-story to explain the characters' later actions. That part (the documentary portion) could have been a half or a quarter its length. It felt like a soapbox for the author to take aim at the war, the govt, the FBI, etc., etc. And, while all those shots were probably at least partially accurate, and probably need(ed) airing, this was not the place for it. It's like being in a class and the required textbook is the instructor's own. I am disappointed in it because the hours I spent listening (waiting) for the Hardy/Glitsky book to begin, I could have been listening to something else. The outcome was classsic Lescroart/Hardy... satisfying even more for the the slick twist at the end. Left me wondering just when I blacked out or if I did black out, or if I am just pretending to have blacked out during some of the long exposition and frequent fight passages.

Terminal City Audiobook by Linda Fairstein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Linda Fairstein) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:26:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terminal City Author: Linda Fairstein Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 279 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: With her newest Alexandra Cooper novel, Terminal City, New York Times best-selling author Linda Fairstein delivers another breakneck thriller that captures the essence of New York City - its glamour, its possibilities, and its endless capacity for darkness. Linda Fairstein is well-known for illuminating the dark histories in many of New York's forgotten corners - and sometimes in the city's most popular landmarks. In Terminal City, Fairstein turns her attention to one of New York's most iconic structures - Grand Central Terminal. Grand Central Terminal is the very center of the city. It's also the sixth-most-visited tourist attraction in the world. From the world's largest Tiffany clock decorating the 42nd Street entrance to its use of electric trains since the early 1900s, Grand Central has been a symbol of beauty and innovation in New York City for more than 100 years. But "the world's loveliest station" is hiding more than just an underground train system, and in Terminal City Alex Cooper and Mike Chapman must contend with Grand Central's dark secrets as well as their own changing relationship. Members Reviews: Truly disappointing What disappointed you about Terminal City? It was as if Linda Fairstein gave her formula to a ghostwriter who just didn't get the tone right. Although I generally love her books, and in particular love the details that they generally include regarding the particular area of the New York that she's talking about, in this case,it was way too much about trains. Moreover, the interaction between Alex and Mike was just not believable. Also, and all the other books Alex has been a strong, determined female lead. In this book, she was somewhat simpering and whimpering. What about Barbara Rosenblats performance did you like? Barbara Rosenblatt is one of my favorite readers and she was very good with this book as well If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Terminal City? The amount of description regarding the trains, the under ground tunnels and the people who live and then became really tiresome. And as a result, it cut from the time that could have been spent on the relationship between the characters in the book. Beginning to Lose Interest I've listened to every one of the books in this series and generally liked them. Linda Fairstein always chooses some part of NYC to focus on, imparting tons of information that most people wouldn't know. I like that part. Though I no longer live outside New York, I enjoy learning about that great city. However (there's always a however in reviews), the story lines seem a bit extreme, though usually based on some real life incidents. When the series began, I always wondered why Alexandra never got together with her sometime partner, Mike. Now that they seem to be moving closer, I'm actually uncomfortable with it - go figure. Guess I changed my mind about their chemistry. I'm not exactly looking forward to the next book to see where this pairing leads. My last comment is about the narrator. I've always loved Barbara Rosenblatt, especially her reading of the Amelia Peabody series. However, the longer I listen to her as Alex Cooper, the more it feels that this character is a 60 year old dowager. Her interpretation is just grating.

Wild Justice Audiobook by Phillip Margolin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phillip Margolin) — Wed, 06 Sep 2000 15:00:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Justice Author: Phillip Margolin Narrator: Margaret Whitton Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 09-06-00 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In a mountain cabin, a detective opens a Pandora's box of horror that will haunt him to his dying day. Within hours, Vincent Cardoni - a brilliant surgeon with a history of violence and drug abuse - is arrested for the heinous crime. Facing a seemingly insurmountable wall of evidence, he turns to top criminal defense attorney Frank Jaffe and his daughter Amanda. Her first taste of criminal defense work raises moral questions Amanda is loathe to address. Is she defending an innocent man or using her considerable skills to set a monster free? Then, Cardoni mysteriously disappears. Four years later, a second set of killings begins...Has Cardoni resurfaced? Is this the work of a copy-cat killer? Or has the real killer been someone else all along? Following a twisting trail of clues, including a harrowing diary that clinically records the killer's deeds, Amanda and detective Bobby Vasquez become targets of the first genuinely monstrous psychopath of the new century. ©2000 Phillip M. Margolin; (P) and ©2000 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Critic Reviews: "Skillful plotting, good writing, an excellent cast of characters." (Nelson DeMille ) "It takes a really crafty storyteller to put people on the edge of their seats and keep them there. Phillip Margolin does just that." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Wild INjustice Margret Whitton's narration of Wild Justice does an extreme injustice to the book. While her natural speaking voice is pleasant, when she attempts to mimic male voices, I get the image of someone who is tucking their chin in and taking a deep breath in order to achive a lower register with the voice. Which leaves the resulting audio rather uninteligible. I gave up after 40 mins of trying to listen and wish Margret had simply read in her normal voice. I give this a 1 star - not for the author or book, but for the narration.

The Enoch Effect Audiobook by Rick Acker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Acker) — Tue, 23 May 2017 06:27:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enoch Effect Author: Rick Acker Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Insurance litigator Leigh Collins has a knack for turning up that missing e-mail that wins the day or breaking down complex facts to sway a jury. So she's hoping to make partner with her latest case: cancer researcher Dr. Elijah Rhodes and his life's work are lost in a lab fire, and Biosolutions looks to cash in on a $100 million policy. Unfortunately, she's up against Daniel Rubinelli, assistant general counsel for the biotech giant, who has a personal vendetta against cancer. In court, Leigh and Daniel clash from the beginning, ensuring a grueling case. But soon greater concerns emerge. The late doctor might have found a "kill switch" for cancer cells - potentially wiping cancer off the face of the earth. While most of his findings were lost in the fire, he likely backed up his data, though encrypted beyond recovery. Now, in this edge-of-your-seat thriller, two contentious lawyers must set aside their differences to locate the research before the doctor's greatest discovery falls into the wrong hands...and the secret to life ends in death. Members Reviews: Read the Kindle version!! The Enoch Effect audio book desperately needs either a narrator capable of credibly doing male and female voices or both a male and a female narrator. This audio book is literally unfit to listen to due to the limited voice range of narrator Timothy Andres Pabon. Fortunately, the price of the Kindle and Audible versions combined purchased at Amazon is less than the cost of the lowest priced Audible credit, so I already had access to the Kindle version which I read after trying unsuccessfully to listen to the Audible version. Rating the Kindle version this is a 5 star read. Rating the audio book the narration is so confusing and distracting that it is worse than 1 star. The Enoch Effect is about an almost successful attempt to literally enable humans to live forever, to end human death due to "natural" causes. It deals directly and intelligently with the advantages and disadvantages of such a medical breakthrough. It could be considered a legal thriller because the lawyer are fighting, or a medical thriller since The Enoch Effect deals with fundamental medical issues, or maybe it's contemporary sci-fi. I recommend the ebook version of this novel, but I cannot recommend the audio book version due to narration issues.

Exile Audiobook by Richard North Patterson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard North Patterson) — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:27:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exile Author: Richard North Patterson Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-07 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1250 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: The day after Hana's call, the prime minister of Israel is assassinated by a suicide bomber - and soon Hana is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder. Now David must make an agonizing decision: will he, a Jew, represent Hana, who may well be guilty, or will he turn away a woman he can never forget? Ultimately David's quest takes him to Israel and the West Bank, where, in a series of harrowing encounters, he learns that appearances are not at all what they seem. Culminating in a tense and startling trial with international ramifications, Exile is that rare audiobook that both entertains and enlightens. At once an intricate tale of betrayal and deception, a moving love story, and a fascinating journey into the lethal politics of the Middle East, this is Richard North Patterson at his most brilliant and engrossing. Critic Reviews: "Action abounds, culminating in courtroom drama." (Booklist) "Exile is a novel worth reading by anyone who is trying to understand, at least in part, one of the Middle East's political nightmares....Through his artful writing, Patterson presents compelling arguments for both sides while avoiding a preachy tone - a pitfall a lesser writer easily could succumb to." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Exile This is an excellent "read"...one learns so much about the middle east problems in a novel setting that is both informative and exciting at the same time...loved it! Great Listen I was very impressed with the authors ability to write whole heartedly from all perspectives. He took a volatile issue and gave each side of it a human face. They cease to be political and become someones life story. It's a love story, an adventure, a legal thriller, mystery, and a journey through Israel and Palestine. I would recommend the Unabridged version of this book - it's long, but a great listen! Through fiction, you learn about what is going on in Israel and Palestine from ALL sides - and you'll find there are many. It makes no judgments, and gives you the information to decide for yourself. We hear from a Holocaust survivor, a Muslim extremist, and most importantly the two people (a Muslim woman and Jewish man) searching for a moderate answer to this complex situation - personally and politically. Excellent in All Respects As others have said, this book, as well as the narration, set a new standard in excellence. As a fan of Richard North Patterson, I actually had the hardcover of "Exile" on my bookshelf, unread, for many months, somewhat daunted by its length and its background of Middle East politics. I decided to see whether I could access the book more easily through the audio version, and I'm glad I did. The story is both gripping and educational -- without the education ever over-intruding and hitting you over the head. He does a great job of presenting both Israeli and Palestinian views of the Middle East conflict without proselytizing and without, it seems overtly choosing sides -- which, I can understand, may trouble some.

The Vig Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:03:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vig Subtitle: A Dismas Hardy Novel Author: John Lescroart Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 441 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Down-and-out-lawyer Rusty Ingraham left behind a murdered woman and a houseboat splattered with blood. All the evidence said Ingraham was in San Francisco Bay. Dead. But a friend of Ingraham's, former cop and prosecutor Dismas Hardy, isn't so sure. And Hardy has to find out, because a stone-cold killer, now paroled, once threatened to kill Ingraham and Dismas Hardy both. Now, to save his own skin, Dismas must face down liars and killers on both sides of the law. From mob foot soldiers to brokenhearted lovers to renegade cops, a dozen lives are tied to the fate of Rusty Ingraham - and the payback has only just begun. Members Reviews: Decent story, but... This is a decent story as such, but, quite unusual for me, I figured out what had really happened less than halfway through. So I spent most of the rest of the book wanting to smack the characters on the back of the head and suggest they take into account what seemed blatant obvious to me. I do like to come up with the solution while listening to the story, but have never done it this early in the game. Since it is highly unlikely ;-) that I have miraculously gained intelligence since the previous books I listened to, it must be too easy to guess. If you leave out that it's a bit hard to believe that everyone chasing the bad guys suddenly (i.e. as opposed to other novels in this series) seem to have developed a blank spot in their thinking, it is a good story. Never disappointed If you could sum up The Vig in three words, what would they be? Who did it Any additional comments? I'm never disappointed by books from John Lescroart. I've read all of them from #3 on, but finally went back and listened to #1 & 2. Was fun to get more of the history of Dismas and Abe. I thought I had this one figured out, but nope. Great & complicated plot, but I figured out "who done it" two hours before the book ended. I don't expect that with ales roar. Save your money and time Rain you may need a program to keep the characters in this book straight unless you prefer to stay confused A Good Read A good and satisfying read. Gives us some past history for Ditmas Hardy. A good story even if the connection between the sub-plots seemed forced. Well narrated also but not great.

The Second Chair Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:54:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second Chair Subtitle: A Dismas Hardy Novel Author: John Lescroart Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 224 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: As the Bartlett case moves swiftly to trial, another series of murders grips the city. An unseen killer seems to be shooting citizens wantonly, and as fear and anxiety build around the Executioner (as he is quickly dubbed in the ensuing media frenzy), Abe Glitsky, the newly promoted deputy chief of the Investigations Bureau, leads the desperate hunt to stop him. With the city on the verge of panic, Hardy and Glitsky are locked in a race against time - to save a client and to catch a murderer. But nothing is what it seems, and as both men's cases twist and turn to their shocking conclusions, the very foundations of San Francisco's legal system will be shaken to the core. Members Reviews: An insider's view of law-enforcement As always, John Lescroart delivers an totally satisfying read with "The Second Chair." Also as always, David Colacci brings this novel to life with his excellent narration. Anyone contemplating listening to "The Second Chair" will probably enjoy it more if they have already listened to the previous novel in this series, "The First Law;" because "The Second Chair" makes several references back to events in "The First Law." These events, in turn, explain the anguish that our protagonists -- best friends Dismus Hardy and Abe Glitsky -- are suffering here. In general, it will reward the reader to listen to Mr. Lescroart's novels in sequence, because, as the characters develop over time, we begin taking proprietary interest in their lives and their predicaments. Lescroart's novels can accurately be called legal thrillers -- because most of them do contain a trial, and they always involve clever legal shenanigans -- but they can also be categorized as mysteries, police procedurals, and dramas. For instance, we learn from Mr. Lescroart's stories that defense lawyers need to generally assume the guilt of their clients, and work around that guilt. But, in the case of "The Second Chair" (and several other novels in this series), we discover that the attorney is actually defending an innocent person ... just as the attorney herself is making that discovery. Then the attorney must resort to the "SODDIT" ("Some Other Dude Did It") defense. The SODDIT defense works best if the attorney -- with or without the help of police detectives -- can discover the identity of the "other dude." The ensuing investigation transforms the novel into a thriller. "The Second Chair" definitely provides thrills, along with the requisite surprise ending. One of the best of the series. I really enjoyed this one. It is a mystery with enough clues to allow the reader to guess the villain without being terribly disappointed by the ending. I've read most of the books in the Dismas Hardy series, and this is one of the more believable, action-packed stories, with substantial character development of Amy Wu and others besides the usual insights and foibles of Hardy and Glitsky. Hardy & Glitsky age throughout the series so this would not be the best place to start. I recommend going back at least to book 3, Hard Evidence. Exquisite Character Development It's like they're all real people... My companions for months now. I don't know what I'll do when I've consumed every Dismas Hardy adventure.

The Partner Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:46:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Partner Author: John Grisham Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: They watched Danilo Silva for days before they finally grabbed him. He was living alone, a quiet life on a shady street in a small town in Brazil; a simple life in a modest home, certainly not one of luxury. Certainly no evidence of the fortune they thought he had stolen. He was much thinner and his face had been altered. He spoke a different language, and spoke it very well. But Danilo had a past with many chapters. Four years earlier he had been Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a prominent Biloxi law firm. He had a pretty wife, a new daughter, and a bright future. Then one cold winter night Patrick was trapped in a burning car and died a horrible death. When he was buried his casket held nothing more than his ashes. From a short distance away, Patrick watched his own burial. Then he fled. Six weeks later, a fortune was stolen from his ex-law firm's offshore account. And Patrick fled some more. But they found him. ©1997 John Grisham; (P)1997 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc. Members Reviews: Grisham's all-time best! My personal all-time favorite of the whole Grisham collection!! Having read it a couple of times and now someone who did it for me, only this time did it include the scene by scene background music which added to and complimented the drama of each setting!!! Top entertainment Would you consider the audio edition of The Partner to be better than the print version? I have not read the book. The Audio Edition of The Partner is so extremely well read, I'd rather - in this one rare case - have the narrators voice in my ear than my own diction. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The plot keeps twisting and turning; one follows breathlessly! Which character as performed by Michael Beck was your favorite? All Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Well yes, but I do have a life to live besides listing to Audio books. Partner Would you listen to The Partner again? Why? I read this book years ago, but wanted to hear it on Audible. I feel I received it much better the second time. No, I would not listen to it again; once is surely good enough. Eva should have left her man some of the glory $$$ loot, after all, she learned her grand skills from the master himself :( She ended up being a grave disappointment. Who was your favorite character and why? Sandy. A true friend; very smart. Which scene was your favorite? Too many to say; I think my favorite scene was when Patrick begins to share his incredible story with his pal, the judge, on how he staged the corpse. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes, I have to admit! I really thought (or wished) Eva would have used her bimbo head and stayed faithful and true. I was greatly disappointed, though I believe it had to end this way to keep readers at the edge of their seats. Any additional comments? John Grisham should develop "The Partner, Part II," where someone among Patrick's many, many haters, were not happy that he appeared to get away scott-free. Eva returns, all smiles trying to pick up where the two left off; the glory $$$ loot is found by Patrick and, a series of high-speed chases ensue in an attempt to destroy them. Patrick, who is smarter than smart, moves his loot, shifting it to other banks, impossible to find and unbeknown to anyone, even Eva.

The Runaway Jury Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:12:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Runaway Jury Author: John Grisham Narrator: Michael Beck Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-12 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In Biloxi, Mississippi, a landmark tobacco trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake begins routinely, then swerves mysteriously off course. The jury is behaving strangely, and at least one juror is convinced he's being watched. Soon they have to be sequestered. Then a tip from an anonymous young woman suggests she is able to predict the juror's increasingly odd behavior. Is the jury somehow being manipulated, or even controlled? If so, by whom? And, more important, why? Members Reviews: Yet another great book by John Grisham I enjoyed reading this book for many reasons. For one, being a former smoker myself I found it to be very informative on the very real effects tobacco can have on ones lungs & in turn health. As always John Grisham did his research. This is not the first time I've read this book & I'm sure it won't be my last! Awesome book! My favorite book of all time! So much fun to listen to as well! I highly recommend for any time you want some entertainment. Favorite book ever I absolutely love this book. I listen to it at least once a week if not more! hugely disappointing What disappointed you about The Runaway Jury? There is weird and distracting music between chapters and at random times. What was most disappointing about John Grishams story? Having seen the movie first, the book is difficult to listen to. Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Becks performances? Yes, definitely. Bought this for Michael Beck's great performance, especially Sycamore Row and A Time to Kill. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? John Grisham's books and Michael Beck's narration are generally excellent. JURY Would you listen to The Runaway Jury again? Why? Yes. Great storyline, kept my interest. Who was your favorite character and why? Favorite: NicolasReason: Very smooth What about Michael Becks performance did you like? STELLAR! I have listened to 98% of his books. GREAT, GREAT VOICE. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No...not an extreme. I was sorry the blind man was bumped but other than that...no. Any additional comments? Great book and another good one for John G. Though this book was written years back, I enjoyed it more than Sycamore Row (S.R.) And though S. R. was a great book, it became a major disappointment when I became suspicious of Judge Rubin Atlee, who was alive, (ALIVE), sitting on his porch talking about his two sons, Ray and Forrest. Ray and Forrest? Aren't they in the Summons? In the book, the Summons, Rubin Atlee died and his two sons were called home to handle his estate, found a boat load of money in the house and Forrest, ran off with it (though the book doesn't say he did. What? Really John? Awww, now that was a major disappointment for me ... MAJOR!!!

No Lesser Plea Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:23:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Lesser Plea Subtitle: Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi, Book 1 Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Roger "Butch" Karp has been around New York long enough to realize that the judicial system can be dirty and cynical. But he still believes in justice. So when a vicious sociopath tries to dodge a brutal murder charge by convincing the court he is incompetent to stand trial, Karp teams up with firecracker Assistant DA Marlene Ciampi to unleash the full force of their relentless energy, hardboiled wit, and passion for the truth to put the killer away for good. They will accept no lesser plea. Members Reviews: Lesser Plea If you could sum up No Lesser Plea in three words, what would they be? A nice introduction. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I wouldn't say on the edge but it kept my attention. What three words best describe Traber Burnss voice? Interesting at best. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? No escape. Any additional comments? I had listened to Tanenbaum before and decided to start the series in order. No Lesser Plea is nice first book. It sets the characters well. I mostly likely will listen to a few more books then decide if I will continue with the series. Tanenbaum and Burns may grow on me but at this time they aren't my favorite. Star and Stop Rollercoaster - mostly coasts What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Ugh.. There is way too much distractions with office relationships. When it appears that it is going to pick up steam it just dies and goes back to office chit-chat. What do you think your next listen will be? Not this author unless his next books pull back on the sex and off-color stuff Best of the best! I was so delighted to see this whole series on Audible -- at least it appears the first 15 are here, those that Michael Gruber either wrote, or co-wrote, depending on who you believe. The books with Gruber are excellent, just excellent -- action packed, filled with moments of pure hilarity followed by white-knuckle situations, all played out with very likable characters, and best of all, so filled with inside stories of what goes on in the legal system it's impossible to put down. This is the first of the series, where Butch and the love of his life, Marlene Ciampi meet -- a good introduction, because the series gets even more interesting later, after they're married and have a child who turns out to be a language prodigy, speaking any number of languages fluently, including Chinese. Her unique abilities lead the books in whole new directions and every one of them are just marvelous. I read the whole series when they started to come out in the 1980's. I loved them so much I packed and moved my creased and tattered paperbacks every time I moved for decades. Now that I can get them on Audible -- or on Kindle, I see -- I can finally let the paper versions go. As I listened to this one again, I was reminded of how little things have changed in the world of criminal justice since the 1980's. The same people are still committing the same crimes, being put into the same criminal justice systems, with the same woeful result.

The Good Daughter Audiobook by Karin Slaughter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karin Slaughter) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 19:46:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Good Daughter Author: Karin Slaughter Narrator: Susie James Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: The stunning new stand-alone audiobook, with a chilling edge of psychological suspense, from the number one best-selling author of the Will Trent and Grant County series. Two girls are forced into the woods at gunpoint. One runs for her life. One is left behind. Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's happy small-town family life was torn apart by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead. It left their father - Pikeville's notorious defence attorney - devastated. And it left the family fractured beyond repair, consumed by secrets from that terrible night. Twenty-eight years later, Charlie has followed in her father's footsteps to become a lawyer herself - the archetypal good daughter. But when violence comes to Pikeville again - and a shocking tragedy leaves the whole town traumatised - Charlie is plunged into a nightmare. Not only is she the first witness on the scene, but it's a case which can't help triggering the terrible memories she's spent so long trying to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime which destroyed her family nearly 30 years ago won't stay buried forever. Critic Reviews: "This is a great writer at the peak of her powers. Karin Slaughter is at her nail biting, heart stopping, emotionally draining best." (Peter James) "Karin Slaughter has - by far - the best name of all of us mystery novelists. More to the point, The Good Daughter is Karin Slaughter's most ambitious, most emotional, and best novel. So far, anyway." (James Patterson) "Simply the best book you'll read all year. Raw, powerful and utterly gripping - yet written with a tenderness and empathy that will break your heart." (Kathryn Stockett, best-selling author of The Help) Members Reviews: I loved it I loved this brilliant, gripping and unpredictable story. A five star book. Kathleen Early's narration is excellent. Entertaining Story captures your attention from the start. Little details become available all through the book to keep the audience's attention. Enjoyed it very much. Narrator was a little dull at times but all in all worth the listen. outstanding I didn't think Karin Slaughter could get any better but wow, this could very well be her best yet :) activating characters and a truly gripping story Really good Engaging characters and storyline, psychologically intriguing, great narration. A bit sad, made me cry from time to time. Disappointed I'm a diehard fan of Karin Slaughter and was so excited to listen to her latest offering. However, this book left me rather disappointed. It is by no means up to her usual gripping standards - I in fact found it rather dull and tedious. The narrator did nothing to help matters either. I don't like being negative but this really wasn't great.

The Partner Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:10:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Partner Author: John Grisham Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-14 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: They watched Danilo Silva for days before they finally grabbed him. He was living alone, a quiet life on a shady street in Brazil; a simple life in a modest home, certainly not one of luxury. Certainly no evidence of the fortune they thought he had stolen. He was much thinner and his face had been altered. He spoke a different language, and spoke it very well. But Danilo had a past with many chapters. Four years earlier he had been Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a prominent Biloxi law firm. He had a pretty wife, a new daughter, and a bright future. Then one cold winter night Patrick was trapped in a burning car and died a horrible death. When he was buried his casket held nothing more than his ashes. From a short distance away, Patrick watched his own burial. Then he fled. Six weeks later, a fortune was stolen from his ex-law firm's offshore account. And Patrick fled some more. But they found him. Critic Reviews: "All the ingredients of suspense, drama and meticulous attention to detail that have made Grisham's novels bestsellers... A terrific read" (Sunday Mirror) "A narrative triumph and a stylish joy, this novel has me gasping for more" (Daily Telegraph) "One terrific booksmart, fast, stingingly satiric, and almost criminally entertaining" (Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: The Partner As usual John Grisham delivers hours of enjoyment. I really liked the way he allows the detail of the story to be rolled out slowly. I was able to see in my mind the various places and happenings in my mind as I listened and I adored the accents used by the narrator. Loved it. Book ruined by an over dramatic narrator It was hard to like this book with such and over dramatic narrator. It is a book filled with suspense, but it is over done to the point of distraction. Gripping story, poor performance Loved John Grisham's work as usual but the narrator spoke like a Hollywood film trailer throughout. John Grisham does it again Brilliant plot, suspense and what an ending. Good narration. True Grisham style with excellent crafting of tale. Highly recommend it. Corruption with a twist Very clever plot Twists and turns throughout the story to keep the reader interested Introduces corruption by legal professions Espionage, romance, friendship and loss, interesting read.

By Reason of Insanity Audiobook by Stephen Penner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Penner) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 03:44:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By Reason of Insanity Subtitle: David Brunelle Legal Thriller Series, Book 3 Author: Stephen Penner Narrator: Paul Costanzo Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Sometimes the easiest cases are the hardest. The defendant absolutely, positively murdered her own mother. She is also absolutely, positively mentally ill. Homicide prosecutor David Brunelle is tasked with holding her responsible despite the best efforts of her defense team, which includes a psychologist who's convinced that she's innocent. As the case proceeds, the pressures mount, and Brunelle begins to question his own sanity. Will Brunelle crack the case, or will the case crack him? Members Reviews: Good legal thriller with lots of courtroom action By Reason of Insanity is Book 3 in the David Brunelle legal thriller series. It is the second book in the series I have listened to and reviewed. The novel investigates the issues of whether a deeply mentally ill young woman should be put on trial for her life (she was) and what defense is most effective. The defendant is definitely psychotic. She believed herself to be a zombie when she destroyed her mother's head with a hatchet. Brunelle is the prosecutor. There is a surprise ending. Narration is excellent. This novel is worthwhile; I do recommend it because of the profound legal issues involved.

Desperate Justice Audiobook by Dennis Carstens

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dennis Carstens) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 22:24:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Desperate Justice Subtitle: Marc Kadella Legal Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Dennis Carstens Narrator: Randal Schaffer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-17 Publisher: Dennis Carstens Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Marc Kadella is back and he has a new client. His antagonist on the Hennepin County bench, Judge Gordon Prentiss, has been accused of a murder. Despite his lack of respect for Marc, Prentiss wants him to represent him because he is innocent and knows Marc will fight hard for him. Marc's initial reaction is to let Prentiss have whatever he gets, but he becomes convinced that the judge is in fact innocent so he agrees to take the case. A criminal defense lawyer does not have to like his client. In fact, they rarely do. Fighting for the judge's life, Marc and his investigators, the beautiful and deadly Maddy Rivers and the street wise ex-cop, Tony Carvelli, uncover a criminal organization that is corrupting the entire community, including Gordon Prentiss. When it looks like Prentiss will get out from under it, he is framed for the murder. Except the gangster that Marc believes is responsible is an asset of the federal government and is totally protected no matter what he does including drug dealing, gambling, prostitution and even murder. The gangster makes a huge mistake when he crosses paths with the matriarch of a very wealthy and connected family. A mistake he will come to regret, because even the feds cannot protect him from her. Members Reviews: Desperate Injustice? Desperate Justice is another good Marc Kadella legal thriller. As usual Mr. Carstens has more than one storyline going which adds to the interest of what would otherwise have been a mundane plot line. My only serious complaint is that Carstens has too many characters and it is hard to remember who is who. While the final judgment that was rendered by the jury may have been inaccurate for the particular crime, it may be a perfect rendering for the client. I was a bit confused as it appeared there were originally 2 murderers and wasn't quite certain what Carstens was thinking as he didn't flesh this part of the novel out. A pro was hired to do a killing, yet a woman testifies it was a suicide and she has proof. So what really happened with the professional hit? Carstens always manages to flesh out his main characters, add new ones with interesting roles, I just wish he wouldn't add so many that are peripheral to the main storyline. This would help to keep the reader on point and remove the confusion caused in my earlier statement regarding who actually killed who. Marc is making quite a name for himself as a criminal lawyer and the cases are always convoluted but interesting. Carstens is not the best writer but he has interesting stories and this one leaves the reader with a moral dilemma regarding the jury's findings and the guilt of the convicted. Something to ponder. Since I enjoy legal thrillers I will continue to read Carstens and hope his writing improves with each new novel. The Political Agenda Put Me Off I really liked the story in this book. It needs some editing, but only for some missed typos. I would normally give this book at least four and maybe five stars. However, there was an under current of a political agenda I could not get past. It diminished my enjoyment. It was not the obvious conservative bent of all the "likable" characters, but the dismissive way even the mention of a progressive was handled. For all the self righteousness of the protagonist, Marc, he was actually very shallow.

Compelling Evidence & Prime Witness Audiobook by Steve Martini

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Martini) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:18:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Compelling Evidence & Prime Witness Subtitle: 2-in-1 Edition, Paul Madriani Books 1 and 2 Author: Steve Martini Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Compelling Evidence Paul Madriani was once a promising associate with the prestigious Potter, Skarpellos law firm, co-founded by his mentor, Ben Potter. But after a scandalous affair with Ben's wife, Talia, Paul left the firm to begin a brilliant career as a criminal defense attorney. Ben's impeccable reputation has made him a leading candidate for the Supreme Court, until he is found dead on the eve of the nomination, and Talia becomes the prime suspect. As the evidence against her snowballs, Talia hires her former lover to defend her against the ruthless chief prosecutor, who wants to send her to the gas chamber. Prime Witness In a period of five days, the rural college town of Davenport, California, has been rocked by two sets of brutal double murders. When another set of bodies is found, Paul Madriani, special prosecutor, must find the killer...and quickly. Physical and trace evidence lead to the arraignment of a college security guard on multiple charges of murder. While the evidence linking the suspect to the first four killings is solid, something is clearly different with the last two, and Madriani slowly begins to realize there is another killer in their midst. It is only during the trial, as he is fighting for both the conviction of one killer and the identity of another, that Madriani discovers shocking answers that go far deeper than anyone could have imagined. Members Reviews: Indeed, Compelling This book is the first I've read of Mr. Martin's, but will not be the last. The drama of the trial, with all the interplay of the lawyer's and the judge, unfairness of some of the rulings, was eye opening. Explanations of law and courtroom procedures was well explained throughout the book. I am an avid reader of good fiction, and thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. On to the 2nd in sequence. Perfect Starter for the Paul Madriani Series Meet Paul Madriani, attorney, in Compelling Evidence, the first book in the popular series by author Steve Martini. The story begins when Paul Madriani has been asked by his friend and fellow lawyer, Ben Potter, to do some probate work on the death of a mutual friend's daughter who was recently killed in an automobile accident. Ben confides in Paul that he will be nominated for the Supreme Court by the President in the next day or two and won't have time to do it. Paul was previously at the powerful multi-million dollar law firm of Potter and Skarpellos, was assigned to help Potter's wife, Talia, with some real estate issues, and ended up having an affair with her; Paul left the firm after the affair and went into private practice. Ben assures Paul that all is forgiven now, and makes an appointment to meet at a restaurant to discuss the details of the probate case. However, Ben doesn't show up at the restaurant and Paul soon learns that Ben Potter has been murdered. Talia Potter is arrested, charged with the murder, and requests that Madriani represent her. Ben's partner, Tony Skarpellos, arranges for financing and brings in a totally incompetent attorney to take the lead, who messes up the preliminary hearing. Talia, even though she is innocent and the minimal evidence is circumstantial, is bound over for first degree murder.

Solomon vs. Lord Audiobook by Paul Levine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Levine) — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 16:18:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Solomon vs. Lord Author: Paul Levine Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: She's old-money Miami. He's barefoot Coconut Grove. The only thing they had in common was the law, until they faced each other in the steamiest murder trial of the century, a case that would make sparks fly, headlines scream, and opposites attract. Surrounded by crooks, con men, and a cast of colorful characters, Steve Solomon and Vickie Lord must solve the crime before they end up in ruin, in jail, or, worse, in bed. ©2005 Paul Levine; (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: " "Former attorney and reporter Levine delivers a funny, fast-paced legal thriller." (Publishers Weekly) "Levine makes the most of his characters, as well as the South Florida setting both in and out of the courthouse." (Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel) Members Reviews: thoroughly delightful this is a perfect book for those that love a legal mystery but appreciate clever characters and humor as well. This author gave us much more than a whodunit. He gave us memorable moments and pathos. I look forward to his next book. Great couples listen My wife and I love audio books on long car trips, and this has been one of our all-time favorites! Great film-noir snappy dialogue and moving sub-plots, but the book is really about character development and interplay, just like the best in Spencer/Hepburn or a good Cary Grant movie. My only disappointment was to find that this is the only book by the author on Audible. BRING ON THE SEQUEL!! Piquant Plot- Delicious Dialogue Combining clever conception and facetious expression, Solomon Vs Lord is Katherine Hepburn Spencer Tracy circa 21st Century. Laugh out loud funny in this-fast-paced legal thriller. There are plots and sub plots Plenty of romance. Even a grieving widow who's been charged with murdering her wealthy husband during a kinky sexcapade. Then there is the young autistic nephew who steals the story and warms your heart. You wont put this one down. It is worth 2 of your book credits, its that good! Delightfully funny! If you think that the Law lacks humor, think again. Paul Levine shows us that the Law has its own special kind of Jewish humor. I don't know if we could technically call "Solomon vs. Lord" a legal thriller; but it definitely keeps the listener's attention. Mr. Levine has conceived an hilarious plot device of pitting a brilliant, by-the-book female attorney against a brilliant, by-the-seat-of-his-pants male attorney. We get to sit back and watch the sparks fly. These two were meant for each other. Plus, Mr. Levine treats us to a heart-warming, gut-wrenching sub-plot involving an adorable, special little boy. Christopher Lane narrates this audiobook with consummate expertise, giving unique voices to all the characters. I highly recommend this audiobook to anybody who enjoys humor with a little romance on the side. The Best Audible Book to Date I've been listening to Audible Books for just over a year. This book was a real delight. From the start it engaged the listener into the basis of the book, the relationship between Soloman and Lord. The bantering back and forth was very reminiscent of William Powell and Myrna Loy in the, "Thin Man" movie series. There were several very nice subplots woven in which gave a nice flavor and depth to the listen. I recommend this listen very highly.

The Defense Audiobook by Steve Cavanagh

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Cavanagh) — Tue, 03 May 2016 02:27:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Defense Subtitle: A Novel Author: Steve Cavanagh Narrator: Adam Sims Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Eddie Flynn used to be a con artist. Then he became a lawyer. Turns out the two aren't that different. Former con artist turned lawyer Eddie Flynn gave up the law a year ago after a disastrous case, and he vowed never to step foot in a courtroom again. But now he doesn't have a choice. The head of the Russian mob in New York City, on trial for murder, has kidnapped Eddie's 10-year-old daughter: Eddie has to take this case whether he likes it or not. Using his razor-sharp wit and every con, bluff, grift, and trick in the book, Eddie has only 48 hours to defend an impossible murder trial. And if he loses this case, he loses everything. Critic Reviews: "If you're a fan of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Brad Meltzer, then you will be a fan of Steve Cavanagh's The Defense." (Nelson DeMille, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Radiant Angel) "This audiobook goes from zero to ninety out of the box and doesn't flag until The End, so fasten your seat belt.... [Narrator] Adam Sims gives a bravura performance so at one with the text that you hardly notice he's there beside you on the edge of your seat." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: This is a page turner! This is a fun read if you like Grisham and that genre'!! It's face paced there are bad guys and good guys and a hero that is totally likable! Hope Steve Cavanagh writes another soon! Thrilling and upbeat.... sometimes just too much This book has you hooked from the very forest sentence until the last chapter which was good and made it easy to finish within a skirt time. My only issue with that is I wish there had been more character development... which of course doesn't really happen within 24 hours.... regardless, a great book. Very fun read. Hard to read because of poor grammar! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? If the reader enjoys intelligent writing that challenges the mind, I would not recommend this book. The story was good enough, but the author's constant use of poor grammar and other errors (that were not caught by the editor) was a big problem. I cringed every time I heard things like "the group are..." (does Cavanagh not understand what collective nouns are?) and "Federal Bureau of Investigations" (it's not plural). It made the book very hard to listen to and I'll never read/listen to anything from this author again. Wonderful storytelling, the author is a true talen The craftsmanship of the story and creativity displayed is a rare thing. Can't wait for more books to read here in the US. OK but not great Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Maybe What about Adam Simss performance did you like? He does great accents. His style doesn't distract from the narrative. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No Any additional comments? It's a good enough listen for the gym. YOu kind of have to suspend credibility as there are many implausible moments. The excellent reader brought it up to pretty good.

The Oath Audiobook by John Lescroart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lescroart) — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:17:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oath Subtitle: A Dismas Hardy Novel Author: John Lescroart Narrator: Robert Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 220 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Homicide lieutenant Abe Glitsky, though hindered by the inept bungling of two politically appointed cops assigned to the investigation, quickly sets his sights on Kensing. Desperate and in need of an attorney, Kensing turns to lawyer Dismas Hardy for his defense. But as the pressure mounts to indict Kensing, Hardy goes on the offensive, believing that the murder had little to do with his client, and everything to do with business. Hardy knows that all is not well with the HMO, and makes a terrifying discovery: too many patients have been dying, many of them victims of murder - and it looks like it is the hospital that is killing them. His own marriage tested and his family strained as he struggles to save his client, Hardy must uncover a twisting conspiracy of avarice and violence that takes the lives it is sworn to save. A timely and gripping novel that puts lives - and a long-standing friendship - at grave risk. Members Reviews: I'm an IDIOT! Don't YOU be an idiot. Skip this one As is my habit, when an author I like comes out with a new title, I go back and start from the beginning and listen to ALL of his books before listenting to the new book. As i went through the Dismas Hardy books this time, I wondered why I didn't have The Oath, The First Law or The Hearing in my library. I purchased and downloaded all 3 WITHOUT rereading the reviews. Then I found out why I had NOT purchased them previously. This is one of the all-time worse narrators every to record a book. It's even more horrible because a couple of these are key book in the series. He actually does a lisping detective (REALLY?!!) What purpose does that serve. Hardy's voice read by Lawrence is nasal and whiny. I can't begin to express how difficult it was to listen to these. BEWARE! Excellent Hospital Crime Drama in San Francisco Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If you enjoy the Dismas Hardy series, I would definitely recommend this audio book What was one of the most memorable moments of The Oath? Oath starts out a little slow but often this is necessary, to set the various scenes. I enjoyed this audio book and once i got to part 2, I could not stop listening Which character as performed by Robert Lawrence was your favorite? I thought the Hospital CEO , who was corrupt , was fascinating. Enjoyable story, but the narration is pretty bad Since when does Moses McGuire have a (bad) Irish brogue? I was a bit annoyed with the narration of this book. Lawrence also narrated The Hearing, which sounded terrible. This was a little better, but sheesh, the accents! Stop it! Especially when it makes no sense for the character! As for the book itself, it was well-written, as always. I like Lescroart's mysteries. Good and Bad The beginning of this book dragged with many characters that I found difficult to remember. That difficulty stemmed from narration that I would consider to be not the best. Differentiation was created more by accents that I was not sure were true (southern, english, etc.) and the female voices were awful. However, the story is a good one and worth the listen. I look forward to other books by this author, but not by this narrator. A well-written story The plot is decent, the details are adequate, and the characters are nicely developed.

Conviction Audiobook by Richard North Patterson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard North Patterson) — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 07:40:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conviction Author: Richard North Patterson Narrator: Patricia Kalember Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Rennell, along with his older brother, Payton, was found guilty of the heinous crime, and the conviction has been upheld through one appeal after another. But as Terri spends time with Rennell and re-creates the events that put him on death row, she starts to understand the forces that shaped Rennell and the reason he has never been able to defend himself adequately. As Terri prepares for a last appeal, she gets a new weapon for her battle: fresh evidence suggesting that another man, not Rennell, helped Payton commit the atrocity. But the grim machinery of capital punishment is already in motion. As more people are drawn into Terri's last-ditch battle, this much is clear: the serious doubts about Rennell's guilt may not be enough to save him. Conviction raises issues of ethics, political expediency, and personal trauma that will shake readers to their core. Patterson illuminates the mysterious precincts between justice and truth, where the fate of one man involves not only his own life and the lives he has affected but the moral life of a nation. Critic Reviews: "As with his previous novels, Patterson examines a complex issue through the lens of a compelling, gripping story. Readers familiar with his characters and those looking for a powerful courtroom drama will not be disappointed." (Booklist) Members Reviews: The Nature of Richard North Patterson, who has transcended the legal-thriller genre a few books ago has created a novel which explains how the appeals process in death penalty cases has become a stylized dance of arbitrary rules where political expediency trumps justice, fairness and truth. In telling the story of a last minute appeal of a retarded, and probably innocent man facing execution we are taken step by step through a grinding, mindnumbing and depressing process which exposes, in explicit terms, some very troubling truths about the death penalty today. Patterson, in using a fictional case, has made a baroque and irrational system accessible to those open to be challenged on their assumptions about "activist courts" "coddled criminals" and other cleverly framed phrases which cloud the truth about a justice system which metes out the ultimate punishment without much concern for guilt or innocence. This is not a fun book. However, it is an important book for those who truly want to understand an important issue, and how it defines us as a people. And Patterson does provide an excellent road map, for those with the courage and character, to proceed down that road. Long and drawn out This book started well, but quickly became mired in an overly extended journey through the justice system, which was interesting to start, but quickly became monotonous and added very little to the book. To my mind, the story could have been told in half the time / pages. I many times debated just not finishing it. A Lecture... Not a Novel I've enjoyed Patterson's other books, but this was just one, long, dull lecture about the process involved in a death row appeal. It's unrelentingly grim-- unbelievably so. Everyone who isn't the lawyer and her friends is a cheat, a junkie, a murderer, and/or a child molester.

Perry Mason and the Case of the Lucky Legs Audiobook by M. J. Elliott, Erle Stanley Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. J. Elliott) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:08:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perry Mason and the Case of the Lucky Legs Subtitle: A Radio Dramatization Author: M. J. Elliott, Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: The Colonial Radio Players, Jerry Robbins Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-11 Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Criminal lawyer and all-time number-one mystery author Erle Stanley Gardner wrote close to 150 novels that have sold 300 million copies worldwide. His most popular books starred the incomparable attorney-sleuth Perry Mason. The Case of the Lucky Legs is the story of a confidence man who promoted fake beauty pageants in small California towns. Marjorie Clune was one of his winning victims, "The Girl with the Lucky Legs". She was promised a Hollywood movie contract, but the scam artist fled with the money. Marjorie fled too; left her hometown in shame to try and prove herself in Hollywood. Perry Mason is hired to track her down, but when the deceitful pageant promoter turns up murdered, Marjorie becomes the prime suspect in this edge of your seat murder mystery. Members Reviews: I'm enjoying these dramatizations I wasn't sure if I would like these radio-stories or not. I do. In fact I like them quite a bit and hope more come to audible. I've enjoyed reading a lot of the books in print and I think Jerry Robbins does great justice to Perry Mason. I always found that in the books Perry was more edgy than the TV version. In fact when you read the books you really see WHY the DA hates Perry so much.... These dramatizations are definitely show this side of Perry too. Colonial Radio Theater did it again!! Erle Stanley Gardner would be proud of this production!! Perry is the best. The CRT players liven up this great story. The best entertainment ever. Thanks for a great production. Uhm... close, but no cigar? This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Amazingly, there is NO courtroom drama in this Perry Mason, courtroom drama story. Also, the writer of this new. but not improved version of Gardner's original story, decided to change the identity of the murderer. As far as performances go, none were standout great. The actress playing Della Street had a very hard. hostile edge to her -- uncharacteristic for Della. MIA: Lt. Tragg and Gertie. Thankfully this was a cheap title so I didn't part with too much cash. If you're really interested in this title, watch the TV episode--much truer to the original. What could Erle Stanley Gardner and M. J. Elliott have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Perry Mason's claim to fame were his courtroom antics. Any production of Perry Mason must include the courtroom part. Elementary. What about Jerry Robbins and The Colonial Radio Players s performance did you like? Perry had a new. fast-talking edginess that was unique and clearly separated the actor from Mr. Burr's classic PM Margie sounded about 10 years old... might use an actress with more ...er... maturity to her voice...Margie was an ingenue but not a child. Absolutely a waste of money I read the book on which this radio play is based about 15 years ago, and so I wasn't really critiquing all the short cuts they did. Still, the scene transitions are abrupt and unexpected, and the plot is better suited to a show on Nickelodeon. For example, in the first scene, Perry says he hopes the guy he's been talking about comes to see him soon. Then 2 seconds of silence later, that guy knocks on the door.

The Two-Witness Rule Audiobook by William Eleazer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Eleazer) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:51:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Two-Witness Rule Subtitle: A Novel Author: William Eleazer Narrator: Bob Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-23-17 Publisher: William R. Eleazer Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Assistant District Attorney Scott Marino has been assigned a tough case: the prosecution of Max Gordon, one of the nation's most prominent and successful defense attorneys, who was accused of paying witnesses to commit perjury in a Savannah criminal trial. Some crimes are just different. Murder is the most serious crime committed on an individual, but perjury is the most dangerous to the criminal justice system. While one witness is legally sufficient to prove murder, for perjury, the two-witness rule applies. But the young prosecutor is challenged by more than this unique rule. He must prosecute a cunning lawyer who is defended by another just as crafty. He wants this dishonest attorney disbarred and put away for 10 years. With the stakes so high, Marino faces threats to both his integrity and his life as he prepares for the biggest trial of his young career. This is the third novel by William Eleazer. All of his novels - Savannah Law, The Indictments, and now, The Two-Witness Rule - share the same locale: beautiful and quaint Savannah, Georgia. Members Reviews: Engrossing William Eleazer is a new author for me as is the narrator, Bob Johnson. The story takes place in Savannah, Georgia. Our protagonist is Assistant District Attorney Scott Marino. He is trying a well-known defense attorney for witness tampering. They want Marino off the case. They frame him for a crime so the DA will remove him. The book is well written. The story grabbed my attention immediately. The next thing I knew it is one a.m. I could hardly put the book down. The characters are interesting and well developed. Enjoyed the courtroom action. I understand this is Eleazers third book. I will go now go back and read his other two books. The book is seven hours long. Bob Johnson does a good job narrating the book. Johnson is a voice artist and audiobook narrator. Witness Rule I loved Savannah Law and did not know about the follow up book The Indictments I would have loved to read it before reading the Two Witness Rule . This book however can be read as a standalone and has continued the story line of assistant DA Scott Marino. Scott prosecutes defense lawyer Max Gordon, whom he had gone up against in Savanah Law Max is charged with paying off witnesses to commit perjury and influencing witnesses. The Two-Witness Rule is once again set Savannah Georgia. I listened to the audio book version and once again enjoyed the narration and story line. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Enjoyable!!! Would you try another book from William Eleazer and/or Bob Johnson? I would! I enjoyed the plot. I liked the characters. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Not really. I felt part of the plot moved too fast, while other aspects were a bit slow. It didn't keep me guessing, but I did the story line What aspect of Bob Johnsons performance would you have changed? I had to get use to Mr. Johnson's cadence. At first, I had difficulty telling the difference between him reading the plot versus when a character was talking. Once I figured out how he spoke, it was all good & I had no issues. Do you think The Two-Witness Rule needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I do. There were some unanswered questions. I believe this book is in a series. I did not listen to the other books first. I am going to.

I is for Innocent Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Wed, 05 May 2004 03:29:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I is for Innocent Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: When David Barney was acquitted in the shooting death of his wife, Isabelle, a good many thought that justice had not been served, including Kenneth Voight, Isabelle's former husband. Now, five years later, Voight is the plaintiff in a civil suit in which Barney stands accused of Isabelle's wrongful death. The stakes are high (Isabelle's estate is worth millions), but time is running short: the statute of limitations will cut Voight off in only a matter of weeks. Enter sexy, savvy ex-cop-turned-P.I. Kinsey Millhone, brought in by Voight to gather the necessary damning evidence. It doesn't take long, however, for Kinsey to find that while a lot of people hate David Barney, a lot more hated Isabelle. Suddenly, a simple civil case becomes a deadly hunt for someone who once got away with murder, and may again. Don't miss the other titles in the Alphabet Mystery Series. ©1992 Sue Grafton; (P)1992 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Members Reviews: over the top narration the book like all Sue Grafton mysteries is very good the narrator does an interesting voice for Kinsey but all other characters have a similar shrill accent-something like cartoon hillbilly-hardly southern California it is very grating and distracting from the characters

Cimarron Rose Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:21:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cimarron Rose Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Texas attorney and former Texas Ranger Billy Bob Holland has many secrets. Among them is Vernon Smother's son, Lucas, a now-teenaged boy about whom few know the truth: Lucas is really Billy Bob's illegitimate son. When Lucas is arrested for murder, Billy Bob must confront the past and serve as the boy's criminal attorney. As a result, he incurs enemies that are far more dangerous than any he faced as a Texas Ranger. ©1997 James Lee Burke. All rights reserved; (P)1997 Simon and Schuster Inc. All rights reserved. Critic Reviews: "Will Patton's narration [is] delivered with the appropriate blend of swagger and country-western grit." (Chicago Tribune) "Cimarron Rose is a fine, multitextured novel, full of Burke's lilting, elegiac prose and unflinching in its portrait of the human heart in turmoil." (Booklist) Members Reviews: worth it I have started a collection of Will Patton read books now. What a combo, Will Patton and Burke. Abridged Sad that the story was so chopped up when the author and narrator have such talent Anything Burke Writes.... I am a big fan of anything James Lee Burke writes and Will Patton narates. PERIOD. This was the first of this character series for me. I will "read" the others.

Reckless Endangerment Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:40:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reckless Endangerment Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: James Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-05-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi discover themselves working on two sides of the same case when a set of double homicides rocks downtown Manhattan. A bloody warning scrawled on the wall above a murdered elderly couple sends the Jewish community reeling into a tension-filled confrontation with the city's Arab population. In neighboring Brooklyn, a 16-year-old Arab runaway seeks refuge in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen, where she becomes caught up in the ugly world of prostitution and drugs. After murderously defending herself against a malicious pimp, she escapes into a woman's shelter on the Lower East Side, into the helping hands of Marlene. As special prosecutor, Butch joins the hunt for the double murderers, finding himself in conflict with his own Jewish heritage, and with the realization that Marlene's case is inextricably linked with his own. As tensions build and fear escalates, New York City becomes a powder-keg of twisted emotions in a case of kill or be killed. Members Reviews: Coming of age Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Recommend? Yes of course. I have found that writers who write series such as the Karp series take a few books to really develop the characters and theme. The first several books Tanenbaum wrote in this series felt to me like he was searching for his characters identity. I think he has found them. Who was your favorite character and why? Marlene of course. She is such a wild character. Lucy is a close second. What aspect of James Danielss performance would you have changed? Pat first I thought what in the world. He seemed to speak to fast and his inflections seemed off but the longer I listened I kind of liked his narration. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? After the girl was kidnaped and Lucy told her dad what happened. Karp came alive. Any additional comments? I hope the next books in this series become available very soon. Very enjoyable Would you consider the audio edition of Reckless Endangerment to be better than the print version? Yes. What other book might you compare Reckless Endangerment to and why? I've read most of Tanenbaum's books. Good author, but the stories got very weird in his later books. Lots of terrorist crap. The early works are very fun. New Narrater Races through the Story It's difficult to get accustomed to a new narrater in a series and unfortunately his speed reading ruined a good story. "For Honor and Respect" Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The Author had too much background information on ethnic characters, which for me, made the story drag. I wanted a fast pace mystery and got a history lesson. If not for the reader, who made this story come to life, no his author is not for me. I listened to the re recorded sample of this book, with another reader, and he is too slow. With this drawn out story, which for me, not other reviewers, seem to need better editing. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? This seemed to play like the old "Key Stone Cops" silent movie scripts. I did like the relationship of our main hero/heroine, but it took so long for me to realize they were the main characters that I found myself saying "just finish" as you like anything J.D. reads. I purchased 2 yrs ago, and listened without re reading the outline, my mistake.

Speak of the Devil Audiobook by Allison Leotta

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Allison Leotta) — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:21:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speak of the Devil Subtitle: A Novel Author: Allison Leotta Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Speak of the Devil - and he will appear. On the very night she gets engaged to the man she loves, sex-crimes prosecutor Anna Curtiss professional life takes a shocking turn that threatens everything she holds dear. While Anna is enjoying a romantic dinner capped off by a marriage proposal, a few miles away two separate groups are gearing up to raid a brothel. A vicious killer known as Diablo - the Devil - leads one group. A few minutes later, Annas own investigative team heads in to search the brothel, as part of the fight against human trafficking in D.C. Both groups are caught off guard, with deadly results. As Anna investigates the bloody face-off, the boundaries between her work and home life begin to blur. Though eager to focus on her new fiancé, the chief homicide prosecutor Jack Bailey, and her soon-to-be stepdaughter, Olivia, this case and the search for Diablo are never far from her mind. When Anna discovers a web of long-buried secrets and official lies leading straight to her doorstep, the truth about this case threatens to rob her of the happiness she seemed so close to securing. And everything Anna counted on becomes a question mark as Diablo moves in for yet another kill. Allison Leotta draws on her experience as a D.C. sex-crimes prosecutor to take listeners into the back rooms of the U.S. Attorneys Office, the hidden world of the Witness Protection Program, and the secret rituals of one of Americas most dangerous gangs. Universally praised by best-selling authors from Catherine Coulter and George Pelecanos to Lisa Scottoline and David Baldacci, Leotta weaves fact and fiction to create her best novel yet. Members Reviews: Great Crime Drama Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book, First the author is a great story teller, with true life characters, second, the series is one that keeps you sucked in until the end; third, the narrator is one of the great ones, who brings to life all of the characters in the novel, and the feeling of keeping you in suspense until the end makes this a great book. Who was your favorite character and why? Anna was my favorite, her character could have been someone I knew What about Tavia Gilberts performance did you like? She is one of my favorite Performer Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I did, and it made me laugh and very sad. Did not cry, but the sad feelings stayed for some time. Any additional comments? Just completed Speak of the Devil, very deep breath regarding the last chapter. I felt very bad and upset regarding Anna's demise. Great book, with a lot of unanswered Q/A. Well built suspense, just wanting for it all to fall as expected for everyone. Great novel, with Mystery, romance, huge disappointment (not about the novel, but regards to a character)

No Time To Die Audiobook by J.D. Trafford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.D. Trafford) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:31:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Time To Die Subtitle: Legal Thriller Featuring Michael Collins, Book 2 Author: J.D. Trafford Narrator: Gregory Silva Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-06-13 Publisher: J.D. Trafford Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In No Time To Die, Michael Collins is back at the Sunset Resort and Hostel with the other misfits and drop-outs. He reluctantly agrees to find a local boy's missing father and soon finds himself back in the United States, harassed by the local sheriff, hunted by the FBI, and trying to win the biggest lawsuit of his life against all odds. J.D. Trafford is the winner of the National Legal Fiction Writing Award for Lawyers. Like John Grisham and D.W. Buffa, No Time To Die delivers another smart, page-turning legal thriller. Members Reviews: Quick "read" The story was good if somewhat predictable. I did not like the reader's intonation.

Buying Time Audiobook by Pamela Samuels Young

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pamela Samuels Young) — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:31:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buying Time Subtitle: Angela Evans Series No. 1 Author: Pamela Samuels Young Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-12 Publisher: Goldman House Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Waverly Sloan is a down-on-his-luck lawyer. But just when he's about to hit rock bottom, he stumbles upon a business with the potential to solve all of his problems. In Waverly's new line of work, he comes to the aid of people in desperate need of cash. But there's a catch. His clients must be terminally ill and willing to sign over rights to their life insurance policies before they can collect a dime. Waverly then finds investors eager to advance them thousands of dollars - including a hefty broker's fee for himself - in exchange for a significant return on their investment once the clients take their last breath. The stakes get higher when Waverly brokers the policy of the cancer-stricken wife of Lawrence Erickson, a high-powered lawyer who's bucking to become the next U.S. Attorney General. When Waverly's clients start dying sooner than they should, both Waverly and Erickson - who has some skeletons of his own to hide - are unwittingly drawn into a perilous web of greed, blackmail, and murder. Members Reviews: crazyness There is a lot of craziness going on with this one, and I loved it. While walking the treadmill at the gym and listening to this book, I lost track of time. Some days I just sat in the car listening to this madness. I needed to know what would happen next. Needless to say I just bought three more from this author. The narrator hit it out the park, looking for more of his work to. Great surprise! Recommended this book to all of my friends. Kept me listening to the point I stayed in the car. Great characters and welcomed new story! Greed, Blackmail, and Murder ... I enjoyed this listen, the characters are easy to follow, and it's fast paced. This story is about Waverly Sloan, a lawyer who is being disbarred, and it is just a couple of weeks before he's truly at rock bottom. An old friend tells him about a business with the potential to solve all of his financial problems. This business is called Viatical Settlements, a kind of insurance company with a twist. The sick and terminally ill people who are in desperate need of fast cash, sell their insurance policies for less than their mature value in order to benefit from the money while they are alive or because money is needed for medical and other reasons. It's Waverly's job to find investors willing to advance thousands of dollars in exchange for a "significant" return on their investment when the client is dead. When Waverly's clients start dying sooner than they should, he is unknowingly drawn into a dangerous web of greed, blackmail, and murder. There are a few twists and unexpected turns along the way. As one reviewer, so succinctly said, "Just when you think you know what's going on, the author drops another bone in the pot!" The narrator, R.C. Bray, is one of the audible's best. However, when the action really got going, I had to rewind a few times to clarify who was speaking. It became difficult to tell the male characters apart. Nevertheless, Bray did an excellent job. Recommend.... FANTASTIC This story had me from the start. I love a good mystery and R.C. Bray is one of the best narrators I have listened to.

Dead Man Switch Audiobook by Matthew Quirk

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Quirk) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 21:40:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Man Switch Author: Matthew Quirk Narrator: Peter Coleman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Someone is hunting down America's most elite special ops soldiers - in their homes. A deadly fall on a rugged stretch of California coast. A burglary gone wrong in Virginia. These incidents seem unrelated, but the victims were living undercover, their true identities closely held secrets. They are members of a classified team, the last line of defense against foreign threats. Now someone is assassinating them one by one, taking out family members and innocent bystanders to make the deaths seem like accidents. Captain John Hayes, a special operations legend, has left the military to settle down with his family. But when he pieces together a pattern behind the murders and discovers that his protégée, Claire Rhodes, a brilliant assassin, is the prime suspect, he returns to duty to unmask the attackers. With every success, the killers grow bolder. Their ultimate goal: lure Hayes and his remaining fellow soldiers to Manhattan, to eliminate them all in a single devastating strike. To save his teammates and thousands of innocent lives, Hayes must find a way to stop a seemingly unstoppable weapon. Dead Man Switch delivers nonstop twists, turns, and action in a high-stakes thriller about what happens when the fight abroad follows our covert operators home - and their painstakingly constructed double lives are shattered. Critic Reviews: "Dazzling.... Right up to the tense finale in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza, Quirk never strikes a dull or off-key note." (Publishers Weekly) "Quirk's deft plotting and superior action scenes are what make the book tick. But the author also has a nice way of getting the most out of his characters and his varied locales without falling back on clichés. An excellent follow-up to Cold Barrel Zero, this is a standout thriller." (Kirkus Reviews) "A fine thriller.... Quirk is a master at organizing details - smoke, a chill wind, a splash of water - to create suspense.... Fans of special-ops thrillers will devour this latest entry in Quirk's fiery action series." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Absolute page turner An absolute page turner, can't put it down, great characters, lots of fun.... Can't wait for the next one Five Stars Have enjioyed all his books including this one Enjoyable Well done, good solid writing. Five Stars Action packed novel. Full of Suspense! Can't Put it down! Love this book! Can't put it down! The character development and suspense will keep you reading all night! My favorite book by Matt Quirk!

The Color of Law Audiobook by Mark Gimenez

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Gimenez) — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 06:22:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Color of Law Subtitle: A Novel Author: Mark Gimenez Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 239 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: A poor-boy college football hero turned successful partner at a prominent Dallas firm, who long ago checked his conscience at the door, catches a case that forces him to choose between his enviable lifestyle and doing the right thing in this masterful debut legal thriller. Clark McCall, ne'er-do-well son of Texas millionaire senator and presidential hopeful Mack McCall, puts a major crimp in his father's election plans when he winds up murdered, apparently by Shawanda Jones, a heroin-addicted hooker, after a tawdry night of booze, drugs, and rough sex. Scott Fenney, who's worked his way to being a partner at an elite Dallas law firm, is assigned to provide Shawanda's pro bono defense after the federal judge on the case hears him deliver an inspiring, altruistic, and completely insincere, speech to the local bar association. Scott plans to farm the case out to an old law school buddy, do-good-attorney Bobby Herrin. But his plans go awry when Shawanda puts her foot down in court and refuses to be passed off to the lawyer she considers the lesser attorney. As the case unfolds, pressure is exerted on Scott to deter him from being too aggressive in his defense of Shawanda. That pressure becomes palpable as Scott is slowly stripped of the things he's come to care for most. Will he do the right thing, at a terrible cost, or the easy thing and keep his hard-earned fabulous life? With echoes of early John Grisham, The Color of Law is a provocative listen that marked the stunning debut of a major new talent. Critic Reviews: "This is a well-calibrated contemporary morality play, set in get-rich-quick Dallas, with tours of country clubs and gated communities, and knowledgeable forays into Darwinian legal tactics. Gimenez also gives us a hateful character who becomes more sympathetic the more he fails. Fast-paced and thought-provoking fare." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A Delight Having never heard of the author, I took a chance and was rewarded by a listen that was well-crafted, entertaining and had a serious message that could be a wake-up call for our society. Yeah, the plot is a little predictable and the good guy is a little bit of a cartoon character, but this one is worth it. Easy listening I have listened to this book twice. Just found it to be pleasant enjoyable book. Not a thriller or suspensful story, but a good story of people who's world gets turned upside down and have to make some tough decissions for the best. Carlsbad reader The story line is predictable, but the character development is good, and it held my interest. However, it had such a Perry Mason ending as to make it totally unbelievable. It almost seemed as if the author said that the book had to end now, and just pulled out an "I can't tell a lie...I did it!" ending. Very disappointing! best ever i tead this book 3x and listened to it on audible. it is one of the best books ever Great writing, plot and characters Fresh characters, compelling integration of strong story and the ethical struggles for lawyers.

The Best Defense Audiobook by Kate Wilhelm

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Wilhelm) — Tue, 11 May 2004 00:04:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best Defense Subtitle: A Barbara Holloway Novel Author: Kate Wilhelm Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 250 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: After her recent harrowing experiences, attorney Barbara Holloway isn't looking to take on any new courtroom cases; instead she's happy working from a booth in a cafe in the local working-class neighborhood. But when the sister of "Baby Killer" Kennerman asks for help, Barbara reluctantly looks into matters and finds that incompetent lawyers and a smear campaign from the local right-wing press are going to allow a killer to go free. The deeper Barbara delves into the case, the more atrocities she finds and the more she believes that the best defense may not be enough. With this extraordinary novel, Kate Wilhelm returns to the marvelous milieu of Death Qualified, bringing us a legal thriller of the finest caliber. Members Reviews: Couldn't put it down Anna Fields now has a fan in me for her character readings. And Kate Wilhelm's plot is full of surprises and new twists. Great investigative and courtroom scenes. I could not put it down, and found myself looking for an excuse to get back to the book. It is a great sequel to Death Qualified. I highly recommend it. Wilhelm books do not disappoint Because it was a recent release, I got it thinking it was next in the series. It is actually an earlier novel, and that is the only thing I regretted. The book kept my interest and the narration brings the characters alive. I recommend. Triple Winner This book is a winner three times over for its characters, plot and narration. Once again, Kate Wilhelm has written a compelling, creative, and challenging story that is very hard to put down until the very end. Barbara Holloway is a complex character and despite the brilliance of her legal acumen, her humanity is what comes through most clearly on every page. The plot takes a remarkable number of disparate facts and weaves them together slowly until the very end when the entire picture becomes suddenly clear -- the result of Wilhelm's masterful writing. The continually developing relationship between Barbara and her father is another intriquing element of the plot that captures the most human elements of Barbara's character, necessary to counter the brilliance of her skills as a trial lawyer. Anna Fields narration is another fine example of her skilled mastery of an artform. I highly recommend this book, but also recommend it best for a long drive or flight, as it is very difficult to put down once you begin. Love this author! I have read another of Kate Wilheim's from Audible and absolutely loved both of them. Your interest never wanes and the pace of the story is such you don't want to quit listening. Also, the narrator is so good, I Googled her and was not surprised how "seasoned" she is in her craft. Changing her voice for the various characters is amazing. Don't miss this one! Love the author, love the reader I first downloaded this book in 2006. I really like Barbara Holloway and her dad and Bailey - Just relistening for the 3rd time.

Jury of One Audiobook by David Ellis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Ellis) — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:18:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jury of One Author: David Ellis Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Then comes the shocker: Shelly fears that she has a connection to this boy, something she has kept secret for years, knowledge that she has hidden from her family and friends for most of her adult life. And as the evidence against the boy mounts, she finds that nothing - not legal ethics, not a statewide political campaign that could swing in the balance - will stop her from keeping him off death row. For with this client, she is truly a jury of one. Members Reviews: Bad narration Don't bother with this book. I only got through the first 25 minutes before giving up, largely because of the narrator. One of David Ellis' best. I've read/listen to many books by David Ellis and this is one of my favorites. I was caught up immediately and could stop listening. I didn't think I would like the narration by a woman but Sandra Burr did an excellent job. Good story Good performance. Excellent court scene and thinking on the fly I really enjoyed this book especially when it got into the court scene. There was some very interesting twists an exciting turns throughout the story

The Gods of Guilt Audiobook by Michael Connelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:42:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gods of Guilt Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Peter Giles Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Defense attorney Mickey Haller returns with a haunting case in the gripping new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly. Mickey Haller gets the text, "Call me ASAP - 187," and the California penal code for murder immediately gets his attention. Murder cases have the highest stakes and the biggest paydays, and they always mean Haller has to be at the top of his game. When Mickey learns that the victim was his own former client, a prostitute he thought he had rescued and put on the straight and narrow path, he knows he is on the hook for this one. He soon finds out that she was back in LA and back in the life. Far from saving her, Mickey may have been the one who put her in danger. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Mickey must work tirelessly and bring all his skill to bear on a case that could mean his ultimate redemption or proof of his ultimate guilt. The Gods of Guilt shows once again why "Michael Connelly excels, easily surpassing John Grisham in the building of courtroom suspense." (Los Angeles Times). Critic Reviews: "The combination of this fast-paced courtroom drama and Giles's steady and consistent narration makes for an engrossing listening experienceGiles's rich portrayals help listeners differentiate the multiple characters as Haller becomes convinced that his client is not only innocent but also the victim of an elaborate setup involving local police and DEA agents." ( AudioFile) "Connelly knows when to put his foot on the gas and when to take it off. Once he has you on board, turning the pages, you won't want to climb off." ( Boston Globe) "Haller is the kind of slick, cynical showman who can't resist making high drama out of every legal procedure....There's always something deadly serious behind Connelly's entertaining courtroom high jinks" ( New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Narrator The narrator was hard to understand sometimes .Too deep a voice. Always enjoy Michael Connelly books.

The Advocate's Dilemma Audiobook by Teresa Burrell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Teresa Burrell) — Fri, 02 May 2014 05:11:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Advocate's Dilemma Subtitle: The Advocate Series, Book 4 Author: Teresa Burrell Narrator: Laurel Schroeder Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: Teresa Burrell Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Attorney Sabre Brown's day is going well until she walks into her office and finds a dead man sprawled across her desk. When, Bob, her best friend and colleague is suspected of the murder, and Sabre's minor client has information that might clear him, Sabre has a dilemma. How does she help her best friend without betraying the confidence of the child she is sworn to protect? Members Reviews: Should've skipped this one The narrator sounds completely bored, her performance was flat and completely uninspiring. Couldn't wait to finish it, what a painful 'listen'. Did not care for the story, too preachy for my taste, and redundant at times. Where was the drama that the synopsis promised? The first 3 books were fine, I assumed this one would follow suit. Now I'm not sure about the next ones in the series, so for now, I'll be taking a long break from Sabre. They Just keep getting better! Have you listened to any of Laurel Schroeders other performances before? How does this one compare? I have only listened to 4 books, two of them narrated by Laurel. She is fantastic. Any additional comments? When Sabre opens her office in the morning she is suprised to find a dead body sprawled across her desk. It starts to get interesting when the body is identified as the husband of one of Bob's clients. We add a cop who has a grudge against JP and things heat up fast. It doesn't look good for Bob. Again the book has its lighthearted moments and still addresses the problems parents pass on to their children. The cases assigned to the lawyers reflect everyday life and things children must endure in the real world but the author is not on a soap box. There is always an unexpected twist. JP's expressions alone are worth the cost of the book and are an added bonus. I loved the book and would recommend it to all my friends. Great Naration and Better Story What made the experience of listening to The Advocate's Dilemma the most enjoyable? What do you do when Privilege keeps you from sharing information that could get your best friend and Colleague out if jail. What other book might you compare The Advocate's Dilemma to and why? Some of Joseph Finder's intellectual thrillers as well as Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware procedural and ethical situations. Any additional comments? Teresa Burell's 4th book in the Advocate Series is the best yet. I say that having reviewed the previous 3 books. I am attached to the characters and their relationships and personalities. When Sabre Brown finds a body in her office and it's the father of children she is representing questions arise for all involved. Who killed the children's father, why did the killer involve Sabre.

The Concealers Audiobook by James J. Kaufman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James J. Kaufman) — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 22:21:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Concealers Subtitle: The Collectibles Trilogy, Book 2 Author: James J. Kaufman Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 337 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Katherine Kelly's mentor says she has the makings of a good reporter, but to be great she must learn to find the emotional core of a story and not hold back in its telling. Then he suggests one last graduate-school assignment: Find someone who has influenced her family, and tell that story. Katherine decides to pursue the only family story that has eluded her all her life: the identity of the father she never knew. Her mother, knowing her persistent daughter won't stop until she gets the truth, breaks her years of silence and makes the call she always swore she would never make. The reality of her father stands in stark contrast to the father of her dreams, and Katherine realizes she must decide for herself who her father really is: the guardian of a group of wounded souls he calls the Collectibles, the attentive father of a newly discovered daughter, the person of interest in a bank-fraud investigation, or a little of all three. Blood is deeper than principle, or so she is told. And a great journalist follows a story wherever it leads. It's Katherine's call, and only she can make it. Members Reviews: James Kaufman is a true storyteller What about Joe Barretts performance did you like? Everything!! Any additional comments? The Concealers is the second book in the "Collectibles" trilogy. This book like the first is extremely memorable in the messages the author has tried (and I think succeeded) to convey. The protagonist Preston Wilson is also from the first book. You can listen to this one without the first but I think the follow through is better if listened to in order. This book deals with Preston getting to know the other Collectibles, the people he promised Joe Hart he would look after for life. He also meets his 24 year old daughter that he did not know he had. And finally he finds himself once again in the cross hairs of an investigation. Being a man once driven by greed there much inner turmoil. Along with this he is learning to deal with his year old hearing impaired son and the guilt and denial that come with having a child with a disability. Joe Barrett as always gives an outstanding performance. His voice is perfect for this book. This is an EXCELLENT follow up to the first book. James Kaufman is a gifted storyteller. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Read in Order Narration spot on! I feel like I personally know Preston! Not as fun as Book 1, but the storytelling is just as good. I'm looking forward to starting Book 3 immediately. Excellent series! The great story continues The Concealers is Book 2 of the Collectibles Trilogy. The three audiobooks must be listened to in order. This is an absolutely must read series. The genre is legal thrillers. This series is better than the best that John Grisham ever wrote. As a bonus Joe Barrett narrates. The best way to buy the audiobook series is to buy the Kindle version for $0.99 each and then using Whispersync for Voice but the audiobooks for $2.99 each. I understand this is a limited time offer at these prices. Relapses, Regrets, and Realizations Book two in The Collectibles Trilogy is like a bridge . . . you have to cross it to get to where you are going . . . a not-too-sturdy scaffold spanning a dark past and leading to the promise of a new and clean future . . . and a path strewn with choices . . .

Informant Audiobook by Larry A. Winters

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Larry A. Winters) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:38:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Informant Subtitle: Jessie Black Legal Thriller Series, Book 2 Author: Larry A. Winters Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Prosecutor Jessie Black has an airtight case against Tyrone Nash, a gang thug who shot a man behind a bar in West Philly. But what should be an easy trial turns complicated when Nash somehow intimidates her eyewitness, and he recants his testimony on the eve of the trial. Now Jessie's only move to stop the killer from walking is to call a witness she had hoped to avoid - Reggie Tuck, a smooth-talking jailhouse snitch who claims Nash confessed to him during a short time they shared a cell. Worse, there are other people with an interest in the trial - people intent on silencing Reggie's big mouth, permanently. Soon Jessie and Reggie find themselves trapped in a courthouse taken hostage by armed assailants. She must find a way to keep both Reggie and herself alive long enough to learn who they are and how to stop them. But is Reggie Tuck's life worth protecting at the risk of her own? Members Reviews: I really liked the plot... Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes and no. I knew there was something about the jailhouse snitch that made him a likable character but you don't get to find out what until almost the very end. The rest of the book has lots of action but I found much of it to be kind of predictable. The lunatics take over the asylum but they're not the most brilliant lunatics! Some of the stunts were not exactly realistic but hey, it's fiction and I did enjoy the book so I guess it to each his own. Which character as performed by Xe Sands was your favorite? I think Xe Sands is a very good narrator. Job well done! Any additional comments? I recommend this book when you are in between a couple of heavy books and need something light and fast. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Lots of action and suspense! Informant is the second novel in the ADA Jesse Black series. There is lots of action, but not much of it is in a courtroom. The suspense is extreme. I hope this series continues! Xe Sands is a very accomplished narrator. riding a tractor creates a low bar but.... Any additional comments? The plot made suspension of disbelief a bridge too far, but for me the most disconcerting element was the presentation of interior thoughts: I expect those thoughts to be of interest, and to come from only one character. This violated both my rules on that score.

Rogue Lawyer Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:28:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rogue Lawyer Author: John Grisham Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: On the right side of the law. Sort of. Sebastian Rudd is not your typical street lawyer. He works out of a customized bulletproof van, complete with Wi-Fi, a bar, a small fridge, fine leather chairs, a hidden gun compartment, and a heavily armed driver. He has no firm, no partners, no associates, and only one employee: his driver, who's also his bodyguard, law clerk, confidant, and golf caddy. He lives alone in a small but extremely safe penthouse apartment, and his primary piece of furniture is a vintage pool table. He drinks small-batch bourbon and carries a gun. Sebastian defends people other lawyers won't go near: a drug-addled, tattooed kid rumored to be in a satanic cult, who is accused of molesting and murdering two little girls; a vicious crime lord on death row; a homeowner arrested for shooting at a SWAT team that mistakenly invaded his house. Why these clients? Because he believes everyone is entitled to a fair trial, even if he, Sebastian, has to cheat to secure one. He hates injustice and doesn't like insurance companies, banks, or big corporations; he distrusts all levels of government and laughs at the justice system's notions of ethical behavior. Sebastian Rudd is one of John Grisham's most colorful, outrageous, and vividly drawn characters yet. Gritty, witty, and impossible to put down, Rogue Lawyer showcases the master of the legal thriller at his very best. Members Reviews: Ever Changing Stories Just when you think this book has ended, another story line begins. So much excitement! As Always Loved It Grisham never disappoints. very enjoyable. Listened while driving through CO to OK and the time flew by. recommend. Grisham at his best Loved this one. Main character is wonderfully sarcastic in his pov on the whole system. Hoping to see a sequel! Part 3 was my favorite but the entire read was great John Grisham has done it again! I will definitely read this again! Heartfelt, suspenseful and funny I absolutely loved this book.... The narrator was very entertaining. Book entertaining. It was well worth the money I spent to listen to it. I will definitely be buying more Grisham audiobooks.

Spilled Blood Audiobook by Brian Freeman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Freeman) — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:39:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spilled Blood Subtitle: A Novel Author: Brian Freeman Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 340 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: A taut thriller about two rural Minnesota towns locked in a deadly feudand a teenage girl caught in the crossfire. Linked by the Spirit River, the two towns couldnt be more different: in affluent Barron, a powerful and secretive scientific research corporation enriches its residents, while downriver in blue-collar St. Croix, victims of that companys carcinogenic waste struggle to survive. The bad blood between the communities escalates into open warfare when the beautiful Ashlynn, daughter of the corporations president, is found shot deadand a St. Croix girl, Olivia Hawk, is accused of the crime. Reluctantly, Olivias mother summons her estranged husband, Christopher, a Minneapolis lawyer, to come defend his daughter. As Christopher struggles to unravel the mystery of Ashlynns murder and save his own daughter, he uncovers some ugly truths that endanger the residents of both towns. And looming over everything are the chilling, apocalyptic threats from a murderous psychopath known only as "Aquarius". Critic Reviews: Brian Freeman is, quite simply, a first-rate storyteller. (Nelson DeMille,New York Timesbest-selling author) This guy can tell a story. (Michael Connelly) Harrowing. Freeman ratchets up the suspense steadily, and then provides a cataclysmic ending. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent story A mystery built more on character development than on the plot itself. And, while some of the relationships seem a tad too pat (the divorced couple that gets along like few married couples do, for example), overall I thought it was extremely entertaining. Quite frankly, I had a hard time putting it down and was sorry when it was over. As others have said, there is a feud between two towns, a murder, and the ex-wife calls her husband (the main character) when their daughter is arrested as the #1 suspect. At first, it seems like an open and shut case...except our guy starts uncovering layer upon layer of deceit. By the end, I was quite glad i did not live in a small town! I thought the narrator was excellent. Yes, he overdid the Minnesota accent a couple of times...but, not being from there, I could live with it. He did an amazing job with all the rest. Yes, I would definitely recommend this. I'm ready for another Brian Freeman book now! Gosh, this one was a winner. It's about adults and their struggles but the teens who are involved make this a richer book and story. I was completely engaged throughout the entire book. Freeman is a master with story and somehow pulling in so many facets of people and possibilities. Joe Barrett does a great job with the narration. I have enjoyed him on other Brian Freeman books and will be looking for this duo for the next one. I'm going shopping right now! A Brian Freeman stand-alone, very good. Another novel from Brian Freeman, a stand-alone, this time about southern Minnesota. Freeman is particularly good at describing scenery. Two towns on the Spirit River: one a prosperous town with a plant that manufactures pesticides and genetically modified grain.

The Litigators Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:57:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Litigators Author: John Grisham Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: The partners at Finley & Figgall two of themoften refer to themselves as a boutique law firm. Boutique, as in chic, selective, and prosperous. They are, of course, none of these things. What they are is a two-bit operation always in search of their big break, ambulance chasers whove been in the trenches much too long making way too little. Their specialties, so to speak, are quickie divorces and DUIs, with the occasional jackpot of an actual car wreck thrown in. After 20-plus years together, Oscar Finley and Wally Figg bicker like an old married couple but somehow continue to scratch out a half-decent living from their seedy bungalow offices in southwest Chicago. And then change comes their way. More accurately, it stumbles in. David Zinc, a young but already burned-out attorney, walks away from his fast-track career at a fancy downtown firm, goes on a serious bender, and finds himself literally at the doorstep of our boutique firm. Once David sobers up and comes to grips with the fact that hes suddenly unemployed, any jobeven one with Finley & Figglooks okay to him. With their new associate on board, F&F is ready to tackle a really big case, a case that could make the partners rich without requiring them to actually practice much law. An extremely popular drug, Krayoxx, the number one cholesterol reducer for the dangerously overweight, produced by Varrick Labs, a giant pharmaceutical company with annual sales of $25 billion, has recently come under fire after several patients taking it have suffered heart attacks. Wally smells money. A little online research confirms Wallys suspicionsa huge plaintiffs firm in Florida is putting together a class action suit against Varrick. All Finley & Figg has to do is find a handful of people who have had heart attacks while taking Krayoxx, convince them to become clients, join the class action, and ride along to fame and fortune. With any luck, they wont even have to enter a courtroom! It almost seems too good to be true. And it is. The Litigators is a tremendously entertaining romp, filled with the kind of courtroom strategies, theatrics, and suspense that have made John Grisham Americas favorite storyteller. Members Reviews: WHAT HAPPENED TO JOHN GRISHAM? Would you try another book from John Grisham and/or Dennis Boutsikaris? It's hard to believe that John Grisham was willing to put his name on this book and sell it. It's as though someone took all of Grisham's hallmark (and now cliched) characters and plot lines and mashed them together in a meandering, pointless narrative only absent the excitement. This one has the "ominous, controlling mega-law-firm," the "slimy and slightly dumb injury lawyers," the "cantankerous old judge" and, of course, the "bright, young associate looking to break free of his lawyerly existence." This book is filled with the worst stereotypical characters from any legal thriller and, worse, it's hard to even know for whom you are supposed to be rooting. Grisham imbues everyone involved with terrible motives. The production value of the audio book was fine. The story, however, was horrible.

The Attorney Audiobook by Steve Martini

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Martini) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 07:55:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Attorney Subtitle: Paul Madriani, Book 5 Author: Steve Martini Narrator: Erik Bergmann Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: "Rivetinga suspenseful tale, right up to the satisfying climax", wrote Publishers Weekly in praise of The Judge. "Legal thrillers don't get much better than this." Kirkus Reviews hailed Undue Influence as the "courtroom novel of the year". Now Martini delivers Paul Madriani's most challenging case yet: One pitting a drug-addicted mother against her daughter's newly rich grandfather in a contentious custody case that leads to criminal accusations and ultimately murder. Having moved to San Diego to be closer to the woman in his life, Madriani takes on the case of Jonah Hale, an elderly man in terrible straits. As a result of their only child Jessica's longtime drug addiction, Jonah and his wife have been raising their eight-year-old granddaughter, Amanda. On the heels of Jonah's multimillion-dollar state lottery win, Jessica revives her interest in mothering. When Jonah won't deal - maternal rights for a mega-bucks payoff - Jessica plays dirty: She accuses the old man of having sexually abused her as a child and similarly abusing Amanda now. Enter Zo Suade - a flamboyant, feminist activist with a penchant for making the objects of custody battles and their mother/plaintiffs "disappear". True to form, a week after Zo takes on Jessica's case, mother and daughter vanish. When Zo's body turns up, Jonah becomes the prime suspect. And Madriani is the man who can prove his innocence. Filled with action in and out of court, rich in characters with motives obvious and subtle, The Attorney marks the much-anticipated return of Paul Madriani. Members Reviews: Good Courtroom Drama I was just fishing around for anything to read and remembered Martini. I used to read his paperbacks years ago. I am so glad to find him on audio now. This tale seems to have a bit of everything, love, murder, innocence, betrayal and compassion. All these things woven into a well thought out plot but dropping hints like bread crumbs along the way. The narrator did a great job with his reading keeping tempo with the rhythm of the events. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. A little lengthy! The court process was being too lengthy and lots of repeated events. A little boring and the narrator is also not as good! I find Dan Warren as the best narrator so far!! Good Mystery Madrianni strikes again. Good twists and turns. A little predictable. Not Martini's best but a good read. slow mover struggled to finish because of the lengthy descriptions of the weather....and how one of the characters looks in a dress.

Summary & Analysis - Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham Audiobook by Book Junkie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Book Junkie) — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:34:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary & Analysis - Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham Author: Book Junkie Narrator: Doug Greene Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-17 Publisher: S&S Publishing Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Sebastian Rudd is a lawyer who works on the fringes of society. He takes cases that few other lawyers would risk their careers for and uses all measures to ensure that all of his clients receive a fair trial. Following Sebastian as he defends high profile criminals and innocent citizens alike can be a tumultuous ride full of legal jargon. This summary will keep you on track. What's inside? Disclaimer: This book serves as an accompaniment to the best seller Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham. It is meant to broaden the listener's understanding of the book and to offer some insights which can easily be overlooked. You should order a copy of the actual book before listening to this.

Infamy Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:29:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Infamy Subtitle: A Butch Karp-Marlene Ciampi Thriller, Book 28 Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: When a former army veteran suddenly murders a colonel in New York, he claims that he had to do it because he was being used in mind control experiments. Surprisingly, a top Wall Street criminal defense lawyer, one with ties to the White House, decides to defend the killer, arguing that his client suffered from post-traumatic stress from his tours in Afghanistan and that it's his patriotic duty to assist him. As New York District Attorney Roger "Butch" Karp prepares a murder case against the veteran, he meets an investigative reporter who suspects that this was not to a random act of violence but a hired killing that goes to the top levels of our nation. Members Reviews: One for the prosecution Tanenbaum brought it all together. I have enjoyed the books about Marlene and Lucy but it was time for Butch. Dissappointing What disappointed you about Infamy? The Karp/Ciampi series has been declining for years, and this installment does nothing to change that trend. It hardly seems feasible to think that the same person who wrote the highly entertaining No Lesser Plea also wrote this book.

Jury Town Audiobook by Stephen Frey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Frey) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 03:38:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jury Town Author: Stephen Frey Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Two Hundred Jurors Completely Isolated from Society - Can Their Impartiality Lead to Justice? Even the most incorruptible juror can be unwittingly influenced by others' opinions in the digital age, but more sinister forces are at work: Jury tampering has reached all-time highs. Unexpected verdicts are coming down more and more often, indicating that shadowy groups may be blackmailing jurors - and leaving the American justice system in shambles. Is impartiality even possible anymore? Victoria Lewis, former governor of Virginia, thinks it is - and she has a plan to fix the broken system. Her home state is about to select 200 citizens to become full-time jurors. Those chosen will live in a refurbished prison for two years, where they'll be completely isolated from society and protected from all outside influences. But someone always finds a way to cheat the system. And when a deadly political conspiracy reveals corruption that poisons even the highest echelons of government, everything Victoria has created stands on the brink of destruction. Can she protect the jurors, the justice system - or even herself? Members Reviews: Not the Good Listen I Had Hoped. This one missed the mark for me. From the beginning, it seemed poorly contrived and grossly over-written. And then things got worse. And worse. Perhaps had this been labeled sci-fi, I could have accepted things as they were: the commonwealth of Virginia allowing its Supreme Court to covertly select permanent jurors who would be paid $1m a year and required to live sequestered for that year in a converted state prison. This was ostensibly undertaken to quell jury tampering, something that had supposedly led to the imprisonment of the former governor's father when she was a child. Meanwhile, jury tampering was unabated. But the concept just never clicked. Not my cup of tea, sad to report! A Fun Listen What an imagination this author has!! Paying jurors, and sequestering them while they are in service....hmmm! But what a fun listen! On two separate occasions, I waited in my car to hear the end of a chapter...it was that interesting! "Audible 20 review sweepstakes entry" Loved the story from beginning to end Totally captured from the first chapter to last word. Makes you wonder about this world we live in and how much could potentially not be fiction. Jury Town I loved this book. The narration was great and the story moved along well. Good listen. jury town I really enjoyed the book. It held my attention tion the whole way through. I look forward to reading more of his books

Illegal Audiobook by Paul Levine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Levine) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:13:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Illegal Subtitle: A Novel Author: Paul Levine Narrator: Chris Andrew Ciulla Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Trial lawyer Jimmy Royal Payne was his own worst enemy - until now. Haunted by personal tragedy and wanted by the cops, Payne needs to skip town. What he doesnt need is Tino Perez, a gutsy twelve-year-old Mexican boy in search of his missing - and undocumented - mother. But Paynes ex-wife, an L.A.P.D. detective he still loves, makes him a deal: help the boy or go to jail. Soon Payne is following Tino into the darker side of the American dream. From bloody Mexicali to the bullet-ridden San Joaquin Valley, Payne is be swept into the dark current of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and sexual slavery - all the while, navigating the twisted border between justice and revenge. Editorial Reviews: Paul Levines thriller follows lawyer Jimmy "Royal" Payne as he flees painful memories as well as angry men looking to inflict real physical pain. Bad luck and poor decisions have led him to this dark place when he meets Tino Perez, a 12-year-old Mexican illegal immigrant whose mother has gone missing while crossing the border. To help young Tino, Payne must enter a world of human trafficking, rape, and murder in this hard-boiled edge-of-your-seat audiobook. Chris Ciulla lends the story a hard and fast performance with a touch of cynicism that Royal wears like badge. This is a modern thriller whose sordid backdrop is described in great detail and which you won't want to pause. Members Reviews: Great opening chapters; very vivid characters! There is a lot to like about Illegal. The book starts off with a great scene and the characters are vivid. Although the protagonist is a lawyer, the novel is really an action thriller rather than a legal thriller. One the negative side the novel gets repetitive and boring in the middle chapters of the book; nevertheless, based on the strength of the opening and closing chapters Illegal earns a solid 4 star rating. RECOMMENDED! Nice Legal Thriller Would you consider the audio edition of Illegal to be better than the print version? Yeah, I think so. The narrator did a great job with the tension, the situations, and the different people. It added a lot to the story, where your imagination may not take you there otherwise. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. I didn't know what the outcome was going to be for Tino, for Jimmy, Marisol, etc. It had a really good mix of suspense and violence. Paul Levine is a good author. Which character as performed by Chris Andrew Ciulla was your favorite? Loved Jimmy Payne as the lead. Also liked Chitwood, and Simeon Rutledge. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Sad story about human trafficking and a scumbag rancher. But it's fiction. I'm cool with it. Great listen and what an intense ride Where does Illegal rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Second Who was your favorite character and why? Jimmy Payne. The intensity and cadence in the narrator's voice really portrayed Jimmy's internal straggle. What about Chris Andrew Ciullas performance did you like? He was completely dialed in to the performance.

Cold Truth Audiobook by Joel Goldman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joel Goldman) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 22:58:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Truth Subtitle: Lou Mason Thrillers, Book 3 Author: Joel Goldman Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: ADM Enterprises LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: If it bleeds, it leads - and Gina Davenport's death led the local news that day. News cameraman, Ted Phillips, captured the plunge of therapist and best selling author, Gina Davenport, from an eighth story window - live - on what had begun as a slow news day. The shattered glass fell like rain. The camera rolled. And Davenport lay mangled on the concrete as a dark pool of blood spread out from her head. Was it suicide, or cold-blooded murder? Attorney Lou Mason had no doubt it was murder. Suicides jump out of open windows. Murderers break the glass. He couldn't keep his mind off Gina Davenport's murder. How could he? When an enigmatic young woman turns herself in, claiming she murdered Davenport, Mason takes the case. But something about her story just doesn't add up. Trying to crack the case, Mason dives deep into a black market underworld - one that runs on drugs and dirty money where truth comes at the highest possible price - life. Members Reviews: I'm impressed by Goldman's legal/crime thrillers After listening to the two Alex Stone legal thrillers by Joel Goldman I decided to try some of Goldman's older books starting with Cold Truth (Book 3 in his Lou Mason series). The novel does not disappoint. Great book. Great book with many twists and turns. It will keep you glued to the book. Plenty of action, blood, guts and shooting. A bang up thriller with a happy ending. It has a little something for everyone. It was an okay read. best of all.. .Great. Narrator! super believable. good. flowed smoothly, but sudden and incomplete. Ending i feel that the listeners deserved more.

Depraved Indifference Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:16:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Depraved Indifference Subtitle: Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi, Book 2 Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Butch Karp has never shied away from a difficult case, and when Croatian terrorists hijack a plane and kill an NYPD bomb squad cop in a bomb blast, hes eager to prosecute the high-profile killers. But Karps aggression puts him at risk when his investigations uncover messy government secrets. Certain elements of the FBI and CIA don't want the trial to go forward, and are willing to go to extremes to sabotage Karps case. Mired in local bureaucracy and international intrigue, only Karps dogged determination - along with the help of his crime-fighting partner and girlfriend, Marlene Ciampi - can once again deliver justice. Members Reviews: ROFL! This is a farce. Nope, not an indictment, a definition. Whoever wrote this book, and there's a bunch of controversy over that (Was it someone named Tanenbaum? Does anyone named Tanenbaum exist? Was it some guy named Michael Gruber? Does he exist? My head's going to explode... Go Google 'em and you decide.) But I digress... Listen to "Depraved Indifference" as a slow-starting, over the top, jump the shark, broad and blue-humored FARCE! Do that and this book's fun. Oh, it's dirty as a 1970s Red Foxx at work in a smokey grownups' supper club... Adult stuff. And if you watch life through a PC filter... Don't... I'm warning ya'.... DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS BOOK! You will be sooooooo offended that you will become incontinent for weeks. Me? I'll probably get the next book in this series :-} Entertaining This was a better listen than I was expecting from a number of the online reviews. Most of those were critical of the lack of realism in the plot. There is some truth to that in the context of a 2015 terrorist case, but back in the day when this were set, days when smoking was permitted on all parts of the plane and they only took away your machete at the gate if you were twirling it recklessly (and then not all the time and they gave it back to when you were seated), maybe the criticism is a bit too pointed. Also, this is a fun book, with a fun sub-text and a couple (or six) very engaging characters. So maybe strict realism was not the whole deal. I, for one, did not find the lack of realism too off-putting. On top of that, I like the little personal Butch twist at the end and I was looking forward to his next incarnation, up the pecking order in the DA's office. Traber Burns continues to capture the players well. I suspect that he will be part of the fabric before too long and, if I ever pick up a real book to read the exploits of Butch and Marlene, all I'll hear in my hear is Burns. Enjoyable Series This is great escapist writing. It isn't literature. It isn't a documentary (at least, I hope not). People do things and get away with things that would never match a real life story. However, there are characters, some of whom are real "Characters!". There are some funny scenes, and some sad ones. There's humor, backstabbing, manipulation and loyalty. There's love, friendship and family. Just dive in and enjoy some time away from reality. Have a little fun.

Summer of the Dead Audiobook by Julia Keller

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julia Keller) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 21:58:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summer of the Dead Subtitle: Bell Elkins, Book 3 Author: Julia Keller Narrator: Shannon McManus Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: High summer in Acker's Gap, West Virginia - but no one's enjoying the rugged natural landscape. Not while a killer stalks the small town and its hard-luck inhabitants. County prosecutor Bell Elkins and Sheriff Nick Fogelsong are stymied by a murderer who seems to come and go like smoke on the mountain. At the same time, Bell must deal with the return from prison of her sister, Shirley - who, like Bell, carries the indelible scars of a savage past. In Summer of the Dead, the third Julia Keller mystery chronicling the journey of Bell Elkins and her return to her Appalachian hometown, we also meet Lindy Crabtree - a coal miner's daughter with dark secrets of her own, secrets that threaten to explode into even more violence. Acker's Gap is a place of loveliness and brutality, of isolation and fierce attachments - a place where the dead rub shoulders with the living, and demand their due. Members Reviews: Unsatisfying conclusion I love the description of the hot summer and the interesting characters but the solution to the mystery I didn't like at all. I won't reread this one, but I will finish the series. Disappointing. I really liked the first two novels I read by Julia Keller. Her protagonist, Belle Elkin, was tough and smart, which are admirable qualities. I even like the West Virginia hill country she described but this book was not as good as the first two. I felt as though Ms. Keller was trying to stretch the book by adding descriptive paragraphs. Maybe she finished the book and it wasn't long enough so the editor said, "add something, make it longer." How many lines do you really need to describe the cold air coming from the basement? I found it very tiring and also caused me to lose interest in the story. Sorry but I can't recommend this book. I guess everyone gets a dog every now and then Would you try another book from Julia Keller and/or Shannon McManus? I will give Julia Keller one more chance, but the ending of this book was close to unforgivably bad. Granted, this is summer reading, and so it doesn't have to be realistic, but this ending was singularly horrible. I have seen bad adaptations of John Grisham novels that were more believable than the ending of this book. It makes me feel like I want the previous 9:30 back. Just wretched! I love Bell Elkins; I love Rhon Rhon; I love the rest of the supporting cast (Nick, etc.) and none of them played enough of a role in this book. It was all strangers and then a preposterously stupid conspiracy and a "surprise" resolution to part of the violence that violates most of PD James's rules about what constitutes good murder mystery. Shannon McManus, however, is impeccable. She's a joy to listen to. What do you think your next listen will be? Standing in Another Man's Grave by Ian Rankin What about Shannon McManuss performance did you like? She nails the accent and she has wonderful pacing. She over-enunciates the letter "t" at the end of words from time to time, but it's a nice affectation. She's almost as good as George Guidall. I'd listen to her read the phone book, especially if it were for a southern city. Did Summer of the Dead inspire you to do anything? It almost inspired me to throw my ipod across the room when the reveal happened at the end. Really dreadful ending.

Long Knives Audiobook by Charles Rosenberg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Rosenberg) — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 09:28:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Long Knives Author: Charles Rosenberg Narrator: Kate Rudd, Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 237 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Jenna James life has been smooth-sailing since she left the high-powered law firm of Marbury Marfan. Shes happily ensconced as a professor at a prestigious law school, where shes well liked by her students, coupled up with a handsome colleague, and on track for tenure. But things take a shocking turn one morning when a student, Primo, comes to Jennas office seeking her advice about a treasure map he recently inherited. When Primo turns up dead and Jenna is suddenly the prime suspect in a murder investigation, everyone turns on her. Desperate for help, she calls on two old friends: Robert Tarza, her old law partner from Marbury Marfan, and Oscar Quesana, an odd-duck solo practitioner. The three race to save Jennas career - and perhaps her life - in this whip-smart thriller of treasure maps, murder, and law school politics. Members Reviews: Disaster on Campus And it wasn't the murder either. The first book in this series, Death On A High Floor, was clever, witty, had excellent courtroom intrigue, great characters and was brilliantly narrator. This one has not wit, no intrigue, is populated by miserable characters, (foremost the main character), and the narration is monotonous. Jen is no longer the brilliant and funny protege, but a stodgy, hyper- sensitive law professor with no friends and no life. Robert is still a snob, but with no sense of humor. Oscar is the only saving grace. Don't bother with this one. Slow and Unorganized Story Would you try another book from Charles Rosenberg and/or Kate Rudd and Christopher Lane ? No I think one is enough What was most disappointing about Charles Rosenbergs story? It was so slow moving and very unrealistic and disorganized Did the narration match the pace of the story? Sure You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No I did not finish it - gave up half way through it. I really tried to get through this! I bought this book in spite of the bad reviews because I enjoyed Death on the Eighty- fifth Floor so much. I really don't know if the book is any good because the narrator is so bad you can't stand to listen to her. I thought that it would get better when the Italian died and I didn't have to listen to her bad Italian accent but her other characterizations were almost as awful. Take the advice of the reviewers and skip this one! Jenna, What Happened To Ya? Listen to Charles Rosenberg's delightful "Death On A High Floor" before this one. That's VERY important. Set five years after that adventure, Jenna James, has lost a lot of her perk. To some degree it's the fault of casting Kate Rudd, only because I was used to Christopher Lee's brilliant creation of Jenna's character in book 1 of this series. Oddly, Lane did that Jenna better than the excellent actress Rudd.. does in this book. BTW, for some inexplicable reason I wrote Lane's name as Lee in my review of "High Floor" and wish that we could edit our reviews. I feel awful grumble. But maybe this book lets me down just a bit because Jenna James lost her perkiness. Her impetuosity, her sexual, um, spontaneity.Rosenberg's earlier work jumped the shark, but Lane's wonderful read made it work. Here, he only carries half of the water, so maybe that makes it more difficult to accept the improbabilities of this interpretation of academic politics. Dumno..

The Rainmaker Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:16:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rainmaker Author: John Grisham Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-14 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: It's summer in Memphis. The sweat is sticking to Rudy Baylor's shirt and creditors are nipping at his heels. Once he had aspirations of breezing through law school and punching his ticket to the good life. Now he doesn't have a job or a prayer - except for one: an insurance dispute that leaves a family devastated and opens the door for a lawsuit, if Rudy can find a way to file it. By the time Rudy gets to court, a heavyweight corporate defense team is there to meet him. And suddenly he's in over his head, plunged into a nightmare of lies and legal maneuverings. A case that started small is exploding into a thunderous million-dollar war of nerves, skill, and outright violence - a fight that could cost one young lawyer his life, or turn him into the biggest rainmaker in the land. Members Reviews: Favourite Grisham Book I love this book. Lots of plots within plots with the prevailing story being the inexperienced lawyer facing the massive firm. A true Favid and Goliath story. I prefer Grishams early books and think this is his best. Very good legal drama well read by the narrator. utterly brilliant couldn't stop listening narrator and story were totally as one. I loved it every chapter couldn't recommend it more highly. Another Great Grisham. Not bad Good story. Weak ending. Three interwoven narratives. One of the weakest provides the conclusion. Brilliant Absolutely love john Grisham. Read most of them twice. Totally recommend all of his books. My favourite John Grisham book! Brilliant narrator with great voices. Lovely story funny but also very sad. A must read.

The Advocate's Geocache Audiobook by Teresa Burrell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Teresa Burrell) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 09:03:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Advocate's Geocache Subtitle: The Advocate Series, Book 7 Author: Teresa Burrell Narrator: John Bell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Teresa Burrell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Attorney Sabre Brown is having a great time geocaching, the Internet's version of a treasure hunt. The fun ceases when she "caches" a container with an official death certificate citing "murder by poison" as the cause of death. Even more disturbing is that the date of death is 10 days in the future. Sabre is forced to search cache after cache, each revealing more clues, until they take an unexpected twist and shockingly point to one of her court cases. Is the murderer a rejected child, a well-known plastic surgeon, a scorned ex, a crooked lab technician, or a politician in line for the highest office in the land? Or, is someone playing Sabre in an ugly geocache of life and death? Members Reviews: Geocaching and CPS--Right Up My Alley I HAD to try this book. It's very simple. I am an avid geocacher, having logged over 1800 finds (I know, brag, brag) and I spent 22 years working in the child welfare system (including the courts). This book was a bit disappointing for me, which I found surprising given the consistently rave reviews and subject matter. I am giving it 3 1/2 stars, rounded to 3. Here's why: Pros: The author really knows the child welfare system, having been an attorney in juvenile court in California. That was very evident, and that part of the story stirred alot of memories up for me. As to geocaching, I am guessing Teresa Burrell is herself a geocacher, as she really knows the ins and outs. Otherwise, she did phenomenal research on geocaching. I applaud her either way. My comments on the narrator go both ways. This is an unusual story in that it has so many different speaking roles. I don't see how any narrator could come up with THAT many good voices. It goes beyond what should be asked of a narrator. I do commend John Bell for giving it his best in what must have been a very frustrating process of trying to come up for a new voice for each character and remembering them all! Lastly, the story was engaging enough to keep me listening and wondering how the author was going to tie things up. And now, the Cons: First for the narration, as that is what stands out in my mind most. The main character, JP, Sabre's boyfriend, wasn't at all engaging to me. I hated JP"s Texas accent--he sounded much older than Sabre, too. Then, there was not a hint of spark between the two of them. It was described as a somewhat new relationship and for the life of me, I couldn't understand why they were together. No sex here, implied or otherwise, just a "smooch" now and then. Neither Sabre or JP came across as interesting or very likeable, nor were they developed characters. This con, I see as shared between the author and the narrator. And yes, some of Bell's many "voices" were truly cringe-worthy or downright laughable. For me, the story was pretty far-fetched, yet there had to be some way to make geocaching and integral part of the story. While a bit bizarre, the ending was also too pat and too much was tied up in a pretty ribbon, a too happily-ever-after ending for me. And perhaps too nit-picky on my part, child welfare cases are really social worker-driven and in this story, the social worker was a mere ghost, a shadow of a character.

Prime Witness Audiobook by Steve Martini

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Martini) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:51:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prime Witness Subtitle: A Paul Madriani Novel Author: Steve Martini Narrator: Joe Mantegna Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-25-10 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In a period of five days, the rural college town of Davenport, California, has been rocked by two sets of brutal double murders. When another set of bodies is found, Paul Madriani, special prosecutor, must find the killer...and quickly. Physical and trace evidence lead to the arraignment of a college security guard on multiple charges of murder. But things begin to spin out of control when Madriani confronts Adrian Chambers, a defense attorney with a checkered past and a deep-seated desire for revenge against him. Worse, while the evidence linking the suspect to the first four killings is solid, something is clearly different with the last two, and Madriani slowly begins to realize there is another killer in their midst. It is only during the trial - when he is fighting for both the conviction of one killer and the identity of another - that Madriani discovers shocking answers that go far deeper than anyone could have imagined. Members Reviews: Too abridged, plot suffered. I usually avoid abridged versions, but made an exception because I love the author and the narrator; especially the narrator, Joe Mantegna. But this was so chopped up that I had to listen to the first chapter twice to make sense of what was going on, and then it was still an awkward listen. Would love to have had this in an unabridged version. Didn't notice this was abridged. BIG MISTAKE! What disappointed you about Prime Witness? This is the first time I listened to an abridged story. It was own mistake in ordering it as I did not notice it was abridged. Never again. I was listening to it and kept thinking it had skipped a chapter. Well, I guess it skipped something. I was lost. It was the same feeling I get when watching a bad movie "based on" a great book. Would you ever listen to anything by Steve Martini again? Yes. But not abridged. Would you be willing to try another one of Joe Mantegnas performances? Maybe, Did ot care much for his performance in this book. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? It was empty. But again, I did not get the story as written.

Kill All the Lawyers Audiobook by Paul Levine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Levine) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:33:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kill All the Lawyers Author: Paul Levine Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Why does an ex-client want to kill Steve Solomon? Who doesn't want to kill a lawyer? Still, a 300-pound marlin stuck in your front door is a weird death threat, even by south Florida standards. How can Steve Solomon explain to his partner why an ex-client wants him dead? When Victoria Lord learns the reason, she's angry enough to murder her law partner, too, or at least break up Solomon & Lord. But while a psychopathic ex-con comes between the squabbling Miami lawyers, his real target catches them both off guard. Critic Reviews: "This clever, colorful thriller...focuses as much on the age-old conflict between Mars and Venus as on delivering legal wisecracks and page-turning suspense...." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: HORRIBLE I so LOVED the first book. I was disappointed with the 2nd and I HATED the 3rd. I couldn't finish it and it was a free listen! Steve was great, everyone was great in book one, book two he was losing intelligence now he's an idiot. It's not all the narrators fault. He just amplified the bad story I'm so disappointed Fun book I enjoyed this. It would make a good summer beach book. The author allowed his political views to come out too much. but in spite of that, I still liked it. The Solomon character was not politically correct, which for me makes him interesting. He is the polar opposite of the Lord character and that allows for colorful interaction between them. I need to go back and read the earlier books. Enjoyable I did not like this one as much as I liked Soloman vs. Lord, but was still enjoyable & entertaining & credit worthy. Enjoyed hearing of the local places in Key West I have visited. I really like the sense of humor, among the chaos that Levine puts in his books. The author cracks me up The Author cracks me up. This is light listening and it's just plain funny. The story is great with lots of twists and turns. The Narrator was just perfect for the Book. Two Thumbs up from Tomzgreat Should be funny--isn't ! I'm writing this before I finish this tedious book. The previous one I listened to by Paul Levine was awful; and at that time I vowed never to read his books again. Wooed by a sale, and need of books, I made the same mistake, again. Levine used to be interesting 20 years ago--but no longer. He tries way too hard to be humorous; but it comes off as trite and rinky-dink. I always get the feeling it is self-serving; that the suave, handsome protagonist is a thinly veiled self characterization--good looking Miami attorney. But, even worse than the shallow non-plot, and the over-the-top characurizations; is the narration. He endows every voice but Steve's as whiny, squeaky, and high-pitched. Plus, he tries to articulate, but over-articulates--with annoying mispronunciations. Like young children and women who sound childlike, he mispronounces words with a "d" followed by "n't"; such as "didn't" as"di-dent", rather than "did-nt". The same with "wouldn't, shouldn't", etc. it is so distracting, it is almost more annoying than the whiny voices. Now, I absolutely vow to never again pay for one of his books.

Mission Flats Audiobook by William Landay

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Landay) — Thu, 25 Sep 2003 13:58:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mission Flats Author: William Landay Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Former DA and rookie writer William Landay delivers a white-hot thriller. When a Boston DA is found brutally murdered in a lakeside cabin in rural Maine, local Police Chief Ben Truman is forced to head down to Boston to follow the few fragile leads he has in the case. From a retired Boston cop, he learns the ropes of big-city policing, and finds that it is a more corrupt and cynical endeavor than the job he's been doing back in Versailles, Maine. The search for the murderer will lead Ben to the highest echelons of the Boston Police Department, where the ghosts of past crimes haunt the present case, and Ben finds himself defending his own innocence while trying to uncover the truth about the murder. ©2003 William Landay; (P) 2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Lyrical, keenly observed, and sometimes as dark as a wrong turn at midnight." (Steven White) Members Reviews: Amazing first novel! I was surprised to learn that Mission Flats was the author's first novel, as it reads like it was written by an old pro. Part Spencer, part Harry Bosch, and part like no one I've read before, the author brings you into his world and his story, and keeps you there and, most importantly, makes you care about his characters. The story is compelling, the characters are believable, the ending is surprising. Good job! Can't wait for his next. Good book -- Good author -- Good reader! I "read" this book because my wife had bought it and read it. She thought it was, "OK." I thought it was excellent. The Book: An excellent departure from standard mystery novel formulas. A most interesting story based on two ideas which can engender a great deal of thought -- 1. One action can trigger a series of events that lead inexorably from one to the other and which may be impossible to stop. 2. Good people sometimes . . . I have to stop there to avoid giving away important plot information. I had moments during the plot development when I felt we were going in a pointless (and frankly annoying) direction. But no, we were in a series of events that . . . well, you understand. The Author: First rate character development and an excellent ear for completely realistic dialogue. On top of that, Landay writes with style and language that clearly says "good writer", not just a "good typist". I've read quite a few books by typists. Come on Mr. Landay -- more books! The Reader: Sorry, Mr. Dufris, but I was really upset by your opening words in this book. My reaction was that I simply could not listen to this guy through a complete abridged book. Then I GOT IT! William Dufris is an excellent reader. Not just multiple voices (though they are very well done), but multiple personalities. None of the characters were aural characatures. All became real people with real accents, real vocal inflections, real personalities. Scott Brick has a reader/brother. Do I gush? Yeah, I guess I do. I really liked this book! They're both right! One reviewer on this site gives "Mission Flats" five stars, another gives it one. Who's right? Well, both are. This is a brilliantly written mystery -- right up there with Michael Connelly. (Hard to believe it's a first novel!!) Five stars for story and style.

Heaven to Betsy (What Doesnt Kill You, #5) Audiobook by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Pamela Fagan Hutchins) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 22:30:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heaven to Betsy (What Doesnt Kill You, #5) Subtitle: An Emily Romantic Mystery Author: Pamela Fagan Hutchins Narrator: Tracy Hundley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Pamela Fagan Hutchins Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling and award-winning author of the Katie & Annalise books comes a spin-off series! Heaven to Betsy features Emily, Katie's stateside best friend, in her own hilarious adventures. When a dead body swan dives from a balcony into the pool at a wedding, gossip about disgraced paralegal and former rodeo queen Emily - whose husband left her for a woman who's really a man - comes to a halt. Enter Jack, a secretive attorney who is a sexy mix of cowboy and Indian. Emily refuses to work for him until she learns about the disappearance of the six-year-old daughter of his notorious client, Sofia, the wedding shooter, who is also an illegal immigrant. Emily feels a strange affinity for the girl and launches a desperate search for her. Bodies pile up across Texas and New Mexico in her wake, as the walls around her own secrets begin to crumble, and the authorities question whether the child is anything but a figment of her imagination. See why Pamela Fagan Hutchins' novels have won contest after contest. A former attorney and native Texan from Amarillo, who spent 10 years in the Caribbean, Pamela splits her time between Houston and a little place called Nowheresville. Members Reviews: Dumb This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I can't really answer this without being insulting and I apologize in advance. This book aggravated me. First, it's aimed at women which isn't what bothers me. Someone who would read this book who lives in a dry county, naive, lives a sheltered life, conservative, very silly. The writing is fine and so is the narration, I just couldn't stand the content. Silly, silly book. I couldn't finish the book. What was most disappointing about Pamela Fagan Hutchinss story? Emotional silly heroine who is weak and naive. I can't stand women who act like their reproductive organs are the center of the universe. Would the author stop having the heroine passing out and bleeding from her "girlie parts" please? It doesn't take a genius to reproduce. There is more to the world than babies, and marriage. It's a big world out there.. That and the heroine is just dumb! Since when do women lose 100 IQ points due to their reproductive hormones? How does she get up in the mornings without hurting herself? Same goes for her silly mother. Did I mention silly? She (the author and her heroine) put women back a hundred years. A lot of judgmental, nosy characters. One word -ADOPT. What does Tracy Hundley bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I wouldn't even crack open the book. I obviously didn't look closely when I ordered the book. My bad. Serves me right for not taking the time to read the synopsis closer. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Annoyance and a waste of time. I didn't finish the book. Any additional comments? Do people like this actually exist in real life? I hope not. I do not mean to insult the author or the readers who love this book. I just didn't like the heroine and her boo hooing over her reproductive system. There are always options.

Rumpole and the Reign of Terror Audiobook by John Mortimer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Mortimer) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:51:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumpole and the Reign of Terror Author: John Mortimer Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: In the dark days of the war on terror, only one man can be counted on to fight injustice, defend the innocent, and insist on a fair and decent trial for all, contrary to New Labour's new anti-terrorism laws. Rumpole's wig may be yellowing at the roots, his gown might be in tatters, but the oldest inhabitant of 4 Equity Court has no use for the word 'retirement'. There's the larcenous Timson family to defend, suicide bombers to dodge, Pommeroy's Wine Bar to frequent, and the financing of the Rumpole household - with Hilda's indulgence in luxury cleaning products - to look after. But when the beautiful Tiffany Timson's husband is arrested on suspicion of terrorism, Rumpole prepares to drop everything and take on his biggest challenge yet. Horrified to learn that the accused doesn't even know what he's charged with, he determines to insist upon a fair trial for the Pakistani doctor. But battling against the new legislation, and the slippery Home Secretary, proves a tricky task. And when She Who Must Be Obeyed starts locking herself in the box room, 'minding her own business', Rumpole finds himself losing the plot, clueless about the goings on, even in his own mansion flat. Is the Anglophile doctor really an Al Qaeda agent? Will Rumpole discover Hilda's secret before it's too late? Will the Timson family ever forgive him for defending a 'terrorist'? Members Reviews: Reign of Terror If you are not a real Rumpole fan skip this one. The audio quality is not good which spoils it for me. The story is not quite up to par for Rumpole also. I love this Book! This is my fave thus far! And I've been reading Rumpole for years! Hilda needs her own book too! a triumph Reign is one of Mortimer's best Rumpole stories. And Bill Wallis is brilliant as always. She Who Must Be Obeyed Strikes Back! Hilda starts writing her memoirs and commands a portion of this very well done statement on the effect of fear of terrorism on the British judicial system. "The person who is willing to trade freedom for security deserves neither." Ben Franklin Poor quality audio Skip this one until they remaster the audio, which sounds like it was recorded through a cardboard tube in an empty garage.

Justice Delayed Audiobook by Marti Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marti Green) — Tue, 09 May 2017 14:29:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justice Delayed Author: Marti Green Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: The fifth legal thriller in the award-winning Help Innocent Prisoners Project series is Dani Trumball's most personal case yet, as she races to stop an execution and identify the real killer. The brutal murder of sixteen-year-old Kelly Braden sends shock waves through a community - and an intellectually disabled man to jail. The only witness to Kelly's murder is the five-year-old cousin she was babysitting. The young girl names their neighbor, Jack Osgood, as the bat-wielding criminal. Two decades later, Osgood faces execution. Defense Attorney Dani Trumball and her partner, investigator Tommy Noorland, are summoned to the Georgia prison where Osgood is on death row. With no friends or family of his own, there is no one left to believe Jack didn't kill Kelly but Dani and her Help Innocent Prisoners Project. With a mentally disabled son of her own, defending Osgood could be her most heartrending case yet. While fighting a system that blocks her attempts to overturn his conviction, Dani must race to identify the real killer before Osgood's time runs out - and the murderer strikes again. Members Reviews: I'm addicted to this legal thriller series Justice Delayed, released today, is the 5th novel in Marti Green's Innocent Prisoners Project series (Audible does not yet have Justice Delayed listed as part of the series). The protagonists are defense attorney Dani Turnball and her investigator Tommy Noorland. This novel concerns a mentally challenged man on death row in Georgia for a murder he did not commit. Dani and Tommy must find the serial killer who committed this and other murders of young women. Narration by Tanya Eby is superb. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Justice Delayed and the prior 4 novels in the Innocent Prisoners Project series. Another Good One Another good offering from Marti Green.Good plot. So so narration.I hesitate a little with four stars because I get tired of "the too good to be true" Dan I Trumball. Also don't care for all the mini lectures. Still the series and this book is very interesting and mostly enjoyable. I love the writings of Marti Green It was the best one yet. I'm looking forward to more novels about Dani and her family. Great series, looking forward to more . . . This is the first time I have ever read a series in record time and I must say all of Marti Green's novels were captivating. When's the next one coming out? This was one of the best books this month. I can't wait for the next adventure in California. This entire series is good.

The Price of Justice Audiobook by Laurence Leamer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurence Leamer) — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:04:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Price of Justice Subtitle: A True Story of Greed and Corruption Author: Laurence Leamer Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: This nonfiction legal thriller traces the 14-year struggle of two lawyers to bring the most powerful coal baron in American history to justice. Don Blankenship, head of Massey Energy since the early 1990s, ran an industry that provides nearly half of Americas electric power. But wealth and influence werent enough for Blankenship and his company, as they set about destroying corporate and personal rivals, challenging the Constitution, purchasing the West Virginia judiciary, and willfully disregarding safety standards in the companys mines - mines in which scores died unnecessarily. As Blankenship hobnobbed with a West Virginia Supreme Court justice in France, his company polluted the drinking water of hundreds of citizens; he himself fostered baroque vendettas against anyone who dared challenge his sovereignty over coal country. Just about the only thing that stood in the way of Blankenships tyranny over a state and an industry was a pair of odd-couple attorneys, Dave Fawcett and Bruce Stanley, who undertook a legal quest to bring justice to this corner of America. From the backwoods courtrooms of West Virginia they pursued their case all the way to the US Supreme Court and to a dramatic decision declaring that the wealthy and powerful are not entitled to purchase their own brand of law. The Price of Justiceis a story of corporate corruption so far-reaching and devastating it could have been written a hundred years ago by Ida Tarbell or Lincoln Steffens. And as Laurence Leamer demonstrates in this captivating tale, because its true, its scarier than fiction. Critic Reviews: "Laurence Leamer does a superb job of condensing this 15-year legal brawl into a highly readable and entertaining narrative. Greed, arrogance, injustice, corruption - it has it all, and, sadly, its all true. Fortunately, it also has some heroes. This is a book I wish I had written." (John Grisham, number-one New York Timesbest-selling author) "Laurence Leamer has produced a masterful legal thriller that will stun readers at every page. He tells a riveting story of intrigue, corrupt politics, and the corrosive effects of power if left unchecked. But the real story is about a pair of vigilant lawyers who ensure that in Americas democracy - even in its back-country courthouses - justice cant be sold to the highest bidder. Leamers new book is a tour de force; it will stand up against the best legal dramas of our time." (Ken Gormley, New York Timesbest-selling author) " The Price of Justiceis the nail-biting, harrowing story of two courageous trial lawyers facing down corporate greed, Wall Street law firms, powerful politicians, and corrupt judges in the hardscrabble and dangerous coal fields of West Virginia to protect the safety of miners and the health of our nation. I have nothing but admiration for these lawyers and this modern-day David and Goliath tale." (Morris Dees,founder and chief trial counsel,Southern Poverty Law Center) Members Reviews: A good story This was a good four star book and story. The character development was good and the story line was average to good.

Reversible Error Audiobook by Robert K. Tanenbaum

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Tanenbaum) — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:04:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reversible Error Subtitle: Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi Series, Book 4 Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Narrator: Traber Burns Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Assistant District Attorney Butch Karp is finally recognized for his heroic service to New York City when a group of politicians back him for the top job as Manhattan's district attorney. But a series of cases involving vigilante murders begins to reveal the true motives of those civil servants standing by his side. It's Karp versus the dirty city in one of Tanenbaum's most revealing and caustic legal thrillers - a stunning indictment of civil corruption and overreach. Members Reviews: Another Good Installment In The Series Tanenbaum returns with Karp and Ciampi - two ADA's in the NY prosecutor's office, also a couple out of the office. In this installment of the long running series drug dealers are being killed across the five buroughs. The questions are simple - by whom and who is set to gain from the murders? Ciampi is working a serial rape case. She is sure there is a pattern and just as sure he will escalate. But rape isn't a priority in the DA's office and she wants to pursue the pattern angle of the crime. Finally one of the victims presents her with the opportunity to explore the pattern angle. At the same time the drug killings become too close to home for the NYPD. Is a cop killing drug kingpins? Why? And Karp is being wooed to be the next DA by powerful men with the money to make it happen. The story-lines dovetail nicely and the wrap up is perfectly imperfect. This book dates the series as Ciampi continues to drink and smoke during her pregnancy. Otherwise this is a great listen- you feel like you are sitting in a chair in the corner of the room watching those with the best intentions battle the bureaucracy of the DA's office where you never get everything you want but you can still 'put asses in jail'. Another solid delivery of the story by Traber Burns More Fun with B and M Another in the Butch Karp/Marlene Ciampi series, this one is perhaps not as interesting as the previous three, but still fun. I like the direction the series is taking (into the politics of the DA system, a system that is completely foreign to the way we practice in Oz). Butch is on the cusp of the big jump into the political arena, but is he cut out for the half-truths and even more deals than he has to do just to get through a regular day? I also like the slowly evolving relationship between the genders (pitched in and at an age when equality hadn't become the byword it now is). Karp is a big goofball, but not dump; perhaps the opposite of dumb. He's tough and sharp (in a good sense) in Court. Ciampi is smart, not yet a feminist (in the modern sense), but militant and sexy at the same time. She's on the verge of motherhood. How will that change her career path? Will it change it at all? Then there's the surrounding entourage of quirky dingbats that populate the DA's office in NY in the aftermath of the Knapp Commission's drive to identify and eliminate systemic corruption in the NYPD.

Aftershock Audiobook by Andrew Vachss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Vachss) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:30:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aftershock Author: Andrew Vachss Narrator: Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: After a life in various war zones, Dell and Dolly have settled in this town, fulfilling Dolly's lifelong dream. Though she has given up her nursing career and moved smoothly into civilian life, Dell had been a mercenary, so they both have to sacrifice their prior identities. When the star of the girls' softball team shoots and kills the most popular boy in school, Dolly asks Dell to uncover the motive behind this inexplicable crime. It doesn't take him long to uncover a horrifying rite of passage. The pitcher's guilt is not in doubt, yet she deserves a trial, so Dell and Dolly must put together a defense. What they discover culminates in a decision to put the town itself on trial. Critic Reviews: "...[Dell] could give Dirty Harry a run for his money." (Kirkus Reviews) "...readers will stick with the story, and the series, because the steadfast, relentless Dell, with his uncompromising morality, commands attention." (Publishers Weekly) "Razor-edged and compulsively readable..." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Vachss hits a solid triple What made the experience of listening to Aftershock the most enjoyable? The story was well developed and had a very tantalizing back story. What other book might you compare Aftershock to and why? I don't think anyone else writes like Vachss. There were some parallels to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series, but only because the subject matter covered some similar ground; built in system of violence against women. Which scene was your favorite? The flash backs to when the protagonist and his partner met. Any additional comments? A very well done story. The characters were interesting and the timeline flowed very well. More great Vachss Very good voice acting overall, appropriate to the genre and characters. But the French ... I have never heard such atrociously pronounced French in my life. Beyond painful- it was incomprehensible. Eye Opener Would you try another book from Andrew Vachss and/or Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross ? I love N. ross and P Gigante, so I purchased this book. Not sure if I like Andrew Vachss as the book started out very dark. Subject very different...I did not realize this was not a romance story. Anything but, and it turned out to be a good listen Which scene was your favorite? when the "big boyfriend" practices his testimony Did Aftershock inspire you to do anything? Lots of thoughts came from listening this story. the youth of today!! Liked other Vachss series, not this one I have read several of the Burke series, but this one simply has too many holes in it. Serial killings, child rape, and mercenary torture, and there's never one mention of the police and any such action they may be taking against these events. It's like Dell simply operates in a vacuum, with no other outside influences from the city or community that he lives in. No mention of these events in the newspaper or TV. Like no one knows anything is happening except for Dell! Aftershock By Vachss Rocks! Would you listen to Aftershock again? Why? I would definitely listen to Aftershock again and again. It reminds me of Hard Candy by Vachss which I read over a decade and a half ago. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

The Gods of Guilt Audiobook by Michael Connelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:35:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/572/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gods of Guilt Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Peter Giles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-13 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Mickey Haller gets the text, "Call me ASAP - 187," and the California penal code for murder immediately gets his attention. Murder cases have the highest stakes and the biggest paydays, and they always mean Haller has to be at the top of his game. When Mickey learns that the victim was his own former client, a prostitute he thought he had rescued and put on the straight and narrow path, he knows he is on the hook for this one. He soon finds out that she was back in LA and back in the life. Far from saving her, Mickey may have been the one who put her in danger. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Mickey must work tirelessly and bring all his skill to bear on a case that could mean his ultimate redemption or proof of his ultimate guilt. Members Reviews: Another great Connelly Book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes I have read or listened every Connelly Book and enjoyed them all What other book might you compare The Gods of Guilt to and why? All of the Lincoln lawyer series What does Peter Giles bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? great neuration Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The car accident WARING ABRIDGED What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? it actually being unabridged as advertised...otherwise great book but very upset that it misses cruical info Outstanding story and excellent narrative. What did you love best about The Gods of Guilt? I really enjoyed the story line by Michael Connelly. As usual I could not stop listening to the story. Even found myself doing my grocery shopping listening as I was so glued to the story line. What did you like best about this story? I thought the narrative was excellent. Held my attention. Which character as performed by Peter Giles was your favorite? To be frank I thought they were all excellent characters. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes definitely. Great story. Story is gripping, at times tugging at the heart strings too. You feel empathy for the characters. Story, although fiction, is believable. Descriptive detail creates clear images in the readers mind. Its a long one and totally worth the credit. Peter Giles does a great job giving each character their own voice and remembering it when the character appears again. I think this is one of my favorite Michael Connelly books even though I am a Bosch fan through and through. Ive finished all Connellys books. Where to next I wonder? Another spellbinding Mickey Haller courtoom romp Connelly is a masterful writer whose awesome skills have never been more effectively applied than in this engaging story of the dangerous fight to set an (almost) innocent man free. Having produced thousands of voice-overs, I'd have to rate Peter Giles up there with Humphrey Bower as one of the best narrators (actors) I've ever heard.