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Naked Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Naked Prey Subtitle: Lucas Davenport, Book 14 Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1143 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In Naked Prey, John Sandford puts Lucas Davenport through some changes. His old boss, Rose Marie Roux, has moved up to the state level and taken Lucas with her, creating a special troubleshooter job for him for the cases that are too complicated or politically touchy for others to handle. In addition, Lucas is now married and a new father, both of which are fine with him: He doesn't mind being a family man. But he is a little worried. For every bit of peace you get, you have to pay - and he's waiting for the bill. It comes in the form of two people found hanging from a tree in the woods of northern Minnesota. What makes it particularly sensitive is that the bodies are of a black man and a white woman, and they're naked. "Lynching" is the word that everybody's trying not to say - but, as Lucas begins to discover, in fact the murders are not what they appear to be, and they are not the end of the story. There is worse to come - much, much worse. Filled with the rich characterization and exceptional drama that are his hallmarks, this is Sandford's most suspenseful novel yet. Members Reviews: Love Lucas Davenport I hope this series continues until Lucas and Weather are grandparents. Their children can take up where the parents left off. Meet Letty West! Loved this book. Letty West is one of the best character additions to this great series. She appears in subsequent novels in the series and she is a fabulous character. And this is the book where she makes her debut. The Best one! What made the experience of listening to Naked Prey the most enjoyable? I have listened to all 24 Davenport books and Virgil Flowers books. This one is hands down the best Stanford book ever. What other book might you compare Naked Prey to and why? All the other Davenport and Virgil flowers books are great . Which character as performed by Richard Ferrone was your favorite? Lucan Davenpor, Del and introcused two new wonderful charactors with the BCA. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes, the fires at the West house. Another great one Sandford just gets better. Each one of the Prey series is fantastic to me. I love they way they build on each other. Sandford doesn't leave a cliff hanger like the old serials did in the movies but his books sure lead you to wanting to read the next book in the series. Davenport or Mitch Rapp. Maybe they are equal in my mind. Both are dynamite character's. Enjoy. Just can't get enough Sandford! I love Sandford books but recently been hesitant to purchase them thinking that Lucas Davenport is going to get old and boring. Sandford Never Disappoints. this book is excellent even if you read the later books where he already has some characters introduced by the story you'll still love it. I am not going to hesitate in getting a Sanford book in the future and now going through my library to see if there are any I haven't listened to yet. Im suprised there isn't a whole slew of movies based on Davenport.

Gathering Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:04:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gathering Prey Subtitle: Prey, Book 25 Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3475 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The extraordinary new Lucas Davenport thriller from number-one New York Times best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winner John Sandford. They call them Travelers. They move from city to city, panhandling, committing no crimes - they just like to stay on the move. And now somebody is killing them. Lucas Davenport's adopted daughter, Letty, is home from college when she gets a phone call from a woman Traveler she'd befriended in San Francisco. The woman thinks somebody's killing her friends, she's afraid she knows who it is, and now her male companion has gone missing. She's hiding out in North Dakota, and she doesn't know what to do. Letty tells Lucas she's going to get her, and, though he suspects Letty's getting played, he volunteers to go with her. When he hears the woman's story, though, he begins to think there's something in it. Little does he know. In the days to come, he will embark upon an odyssey through a subculture unlike any he has ever seen, a trip that will not only put the two of them in danger - but just may change the course of his life. Critic Reviews: "Sandford has always been at the top of any list of great mystery writers, and this book shows why. His writing and the appeal of his lead character are as fresh as ever." (The Huffington Post) "There is no limit to John Sandford's ability to keep new breath and blood flowing into his Lucas Davenport novels. This is a series you must be reading if you are not already." (Bookreporter.com) Members Reviews: Terrific as usual! I hope by the way it ended, though, that this is not the last of Lucas and friends! I've come to love them. I especially love hoe Lucas' relationship with Lettie has been fleshed out. I guess we'll have to wait (impatiently) until next year this time. The story really kept going, no slow pacing at all. Richard Ferrone, as always, was a great narrator. He translates Lucas well, where I can almost visualize him. I highly recommend this and all the other Prey novels. If I could give it ten stars I would! Just awesome Another great Lucas Davenport book. A great listen and awsome job by Richard. Would most definitely recommen. Very good! Any weakness Sanford has shown in last few volumes in this series has been blown away by this latest addition. Tight action and dialogues. Excellent! I feel as if I've traveled this road before. Where to start? Well, Richard Ferrone has become Lucas Davenport in my mind and he does a great job in narrating this novel. I'm not going to restate the plot, the promotional blurb does that quite well. I enjoyed "Gathering Prey" I liked the way that Lucas'and Letty's relationship has matured, the way it's transitioning from Adult/Child relationship to an Adult/Young Adult relationship. Lucas still has "Dad" moments, but he is far from being a "helicopter parent". So yes I enjoyed this novel, and after it was over I realized why I enjoyed it. It's because I've read it before.

Body of Evidence Audiobook by Patricia Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Cornwell) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:20:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Body of Evidence Subtitle: A Scarpetta Novel Author: Patricia Cornwell Narrator: C. J. Critt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1081 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Late one night Beryl Madison turns off her burglar alarm, puts down her gun and opens her door to the man who has stalked and terrorized her for months. Hours later, her brutally mutilated body lies in the city morgue. As Scarpetta begins searching for the microscopic clues to the killers identity, one question keeps nagging her: why did Beryl let him in? Members Reviews: Well writen & performed. Kept me guessing . Would you consider the audio edition of Body of Evidence to be better than the print version? I think C.J. Critt is an excellent performer and draws me into the book more than if I were reading it from the written book. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, the evidence that was presented kept me guessing about the motive and who was the culprit. Scarpetta is caught "off guard" and finds herself in a dangerous situation. What about C. J. Critts performance did you like? She does other character voices in such a way that the listener always knows which character is speaking. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, but it wasn't possible. I like listening to books so I can perform tasks at the same time. It makes whatever task I am doing go much faster. Annoying narrator What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If the narrator was better! How did the narrator detract from the book? Narrator kept breathing like she was gasping for air and she sounded like she had a stuffy nose!!! Any additional comments? Someone should give the narrator an oxygen mask and a nasal spray!!!! Worst Performance EVER! Would you try another book from Patricia Cornwell and/or C. J. Critt? I love Patricia Cornwell. I have read many of her books and have enjoyed them a lot. I would never buy another audio book narrated by CJ Critt. What did you like best about this story? I do truly enjoy the Kay Scarpetta books How did the narrator detract from the book? She read so slowly and with an awkward cadence. She took loud breaths every few words. It was so distracting and awful that I can't really even like the book as much as I could have if I had read it. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Good story. Good story line. Too slow..... Is there anything you would change about this book? The performance/reading of the story takes away from the story line - it is slow and you can hear the intake of breath when the narrator is reading the story. What other book might you compare Body of Evidence to and why? I haven't had the experience with another book where the narration is so slow. What didnt you like about C. J. Critts performance? Too long of pauses, sometimes I think my Kindle shut off, intake of breath very apparent when reading. And the overall reading is way too slow. As a result, the story line gets a bit boring. Could you see Body of Evidence being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Not really. Any additional comments? The performance of the book makes the story, even when it is a good story line, if the performance isn't great, it takes away from the book. Worst narrorator ever! Would you try another book from Patricia Cornwell and/or C. J. Critt? I will never purchase anything again that has been narrated by CJ Critt. It sounds like she is sucking on oxygen before every sentence.

The Glass Rainbow Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:45:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Glass Rainbow Subtitle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2851 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: James Lee Burkes eagerly awaited new novel finds Detective Dave Robicheaux back in New Iberia, Louisiana, and embroiled in the most harrowing and dangerous case of his career. Seven young women in neighboring Jefferson Davis Parish have been brutally murdered. While the crimes have all the telltale signs of a serial killer, the death of Bernadette Latiolais, a high-school honor student, doesnt fit: she is not the kind of hapless and marginalized victim psychopaths usually prey upon. Robicheaux and his best friend, Clete Purcel, confront Herman Stanga, a notorious pimp and crack dealer whom both men despise. When Stanga turns up dead shortly after a fierce beating by Purcel, in front of numerous witnesses, the case takes a nasty turn, and Cletes career and life are hanging by threads over the abyss. Adding to Robicheauxs troubles is the matter of his daughter, Alafair, on leave from Stanford Law to put the finishing touches on her novel. Her literary pursuit has led her into the arms of Kermit Abelard, celebrated novelist and scion of a once prominent Louisiana family whose fortunes are slowly sinking into the corruption of Louisianas subculture. Abelards association with best-selling ex-convict author Robert Weingart, a man who uses and discards people like Kleenex, causes Robicheaux to fear that Alafair might be destroyed by the man she loves. As his daughter seems to drift away from him, he wonders if he has become a victim of his own paranoia. But as usual, Robicheauxs instincts are proven correct and he finds himself dealing with a level of evil that is greater than any enemy he has confronted in the past. Set against the backdrop of an Edenic paradise threatened by pernicious forces, James Lee Burkes The Glass Rainbow is already being hailed as perhaps the best novel in the Robicheaux series. Critic Reviews: "MWA Grand Master Burke offers everything his readers expect - brilliant prose, prosaic situations that suddenly become mystic experiences, and a complex plot that repeatedly plumbs the depths of human depravity and the heights of nobility - in his superlative 18th novel featuring Iberia, La., deputy sheriff Dave Robicheaux." ( Publishers Weekly) "[S]uperb suspense leading to a gripping, set-piece finale that is a masterpiece of texture and mood, with the high-energy climax in the foreground both contrasted against and supported by the intensely lyrical, heavily melancholic prose that swells and recedes underneath the action. Not to be missed by any follower of the landmark series." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: God help me if I outlive James Lee Burke Once again, my favorite author and my favorite narrator on the same piece. No one lets you escape or puts you in a place like James Lee Burke and I find myself seaching for Patton's work on Audible just because he is so outstanding. Right up there with "Tin Roof" Best Yet... Almost As I listened I thought three things: 1. Best Robicheaux book yet: descriptive, exciting, convoluted. 2. Will Paton is really the only person who should ever be allowed to narrate these books. 3. Does everybody in Louisiana have a professorial knowledge of classical literature and a poet's eye? The "almost" comes from a real disappointment in the novel which I can't in good conscience list for fear of spoiling what was almost a five star book.

Stolen Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:21:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stolen Prey Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2196 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Lucas Davenport has seen many terrible murder scenes. This is one of the worst. In the small Minnesota town of Deephaven, an entire family has been killed - husband, wife, two daughters, dogs. Theres something about the scene that pokes at Lucass cop instincts - it looks an awful lot like the kind of scorched-earth retribution hes seen in drug killings sometimes. But this is a seriously upscale town, and the husband was an executive vice president at a big bank. It just doesnt seem to fit. Until it does. And where it leads Lucas will take him into the darkest nightmare of his life. Members Reviews: Sandford Gives A Jaw Dropping Ending! Would you listen to Stolen Prey again? Why? I'm already listening to it for a second time, I think there may be a third. What did you like best about this story? It had me seriously involved within the first five minutes. I'm so impressed with how the depth of the two stories had me wanting to keep reading because I just needed to know what was going to happen next. What does Richard Ferrone bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Ferrone needs to work on his breathing, it was slightly distracting but his overall performance was very well done ... As usual. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The best of the entire series. Any additional comments? I have been reading Davenport for years, never missed a release. Some have Impressed me and some not so much. This one is by far his best. I was so shocked at the end that I had to listen to it three times. Sanford writes another winner! I have eagerly awaited this latest book in the Lucas Davenport series and I was not dissappointed. I really would have liked to give in 4 1/2 stars, if it were possible. I very seldom give 5 stars. I save those for extraordinary books (like A Prayer for Owen Meany, Angela's Ashes, and Pride and Prejudice - to name a few). Lucas and Weather now have three children - Letty (adopted), Sam and a new baby girl. There was no mention of Lucas's daughter by Jenny. I really like the character Letty, and she plays an important role in this book .Most of the reoccuring characters from previous Davenport books appear in Stolen Prey. A random crime against Lucas begins the book, followed by an especially gruesome murder of a family. Lucas in involved in investigating the crime and the murders. The murders involve a cruel and dangerous gang from Mexico. The action is fast paced. The dialogue is snappy and witty. Lucas is his typical macho self and still has his personal code of ethics/morals. The narrator does a very good job with this book. I found myself torn about whom was responsible for the murders and violence. Should I blame the relative harmless people who unknowlingly set the viscious gang in motion, or do I blame the viscious gang who performed the attacks - or both? Great book, and it could stand alone if you don't mind references to events or people from previous books. However I believe it would be even more enjoyable if you have been keeping up with the series from the beginning, as I have. Even though I have read or listened to every book in the Lucas Davenport series, there were some references to prevous events that I don't recall. It makes me want to go revisit previous Davenport books.

Birds of a Feather Audiobook by Jacqueline Winspear

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacqueline Winspear) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:03:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Birds of a Feather Subtitle: Maisie Dobbs Mysteries Author: Jacqueline Winspear Narrator: Kim Hicks Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1746 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: What seems a simple case at first becomes complicated when Maisie learns of the recent violent deaths of three of the heiress's old friends. Is there a connection between her mysterious disappearance and the murders? Who would kill such charming young women? As Maisie investigates, she discovers that the answers to all her questions lie in the unforgettable agony of The Great War. Members Reviews: Yikes! This is a problem. I listened to the first book in the series and liked it so much I purchased the second before I was quite finished. I didn't notice that the narrator was different. Within five minutes of beginning the second book I would have asked to return it, if I thought it were possible! This woman speed reads her way through the book, making Maisie sound like a zombie and Billy sound like a total idiot. I have no idea what the narrator of the 3rd and 4th installments is like, but I WILL listen to a preview first. I wish I had taken the time to read this one in print, and I may do that yet, as the awful narration spoiled my enjoyment of the story. I recommend the story - but not the narration. Very Enjoyable I disagree with the bad reviews given to this narrator, Kim Hicks. I enjoyed her just as much as Rita Barrington (the narrator of Maisie Dobbs, the first book in the series.) She did a marvelous job with the various accents, and I didn't feel that it was too fast or grating. I guess it just shows that you should definitely preview the narration before buying! I'm off to get the third in the series, and try Orlaugh Cassidy. Really enjoyed it The adventures of Maisy Dobbs continue in this second book of the series. The character development is great, and I found the mixing of mystery with the main character's skills of intuition, compassion, and integrity very enjoyable. I thoroughly enjoyed the reader's accent and ability to bring characters to life with her change of voices. Her quick manner of speaking took a few minutes to adjust to, but then was not noticed for the rest of the book. It's best to read the first book in the series before reading this one, in order to get a foundation for the characters. Nails-down-the-chalkboard This is the first time I've listened to a book in this series. I enjoyed the story very much, but I have to say that the narrator is the MOST irritating I've ever heard. The main character's voice is fine, at least until the final scene, but several of the others speak with a horrible whining screech. In the early chapters, it is only the women who speak so annoyingly, but as the book progresses, the men too start speaking this way. EEEeergh! speed of narrator detracts from absorbing listen It took me two novels to warm up to Maisie Dobbs. I now think this series superior to similar series in the subgenre of early 20th century women sleuths (Phyrne Fisher, Daisy Dalrymple, et. al.) - almost as good as Mary Russell. I found this listen marred, however, by the speed of the narrator, especially in the first half of the book where she seemed to be trying to add suspense by the rate and pitch of her voice --BUT I think that was inappropriate to the text. It's a slow, atmospheric, character driven mystery with an element of whodunnit, not a cliff-hanging thriller.

Little Girl Lost Audiobook by Carol Wyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol Wyer) — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:52:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Little Girl Lost Subtitle: Detective Robyn Carter Crime Thriller Series, Book 1 Author: Carol Wyer Narrator: Emma Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1134 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A perfect family hiding disturbing secrets. A killer who wants the truth to be told. A little girl in terrible danger. A teacher goes missing under suspicious circumstances and a man is murdered at a local reservoir. For Detective Robyn Carter, there's no obvious link between the cases. But as she starts to delve into them, her investigations lead her to Abigail, perfect wife and mother to beautiful little Izzy. What was Abigail's connection to the victims? And why is she receiving threatening messages from an anonymous number? But as Robyn starts to inch closer to finding the killer, Izzy is abducted. Unless Robyn gets to the twisted individual in time, a little girl will die. Gripping, fast paced and nail-bitingly tense, this serial killer thriller will chill you to the bone. Perfect for fans of MJ Arlidge and Angela Marsons. Discover Carol Wyer's new series today. Members Reviews: Laborious story and less than stellar narration I don't often write a bad review but we all know that a good narration can make a bad book better. Unfortunately, in this case, we have a poor narration making a mediocre and rather implausible story, well, mediocre. I really struggled with Emma Wyman's high pitch delivery, unusual intonation and unconvincing character voices hard to listen to, and the story felt improbable and laboured. Disturbing subject matter I had to stop listening. Be warned this is about a child molester. It was just too disturbing to continue listening to. Little Girl Lost I tried very hard to like this book but wasn't successful. The narrator had an accent that was irritating and she seemed as bored and detached as I was. I was disappointed with the story line as well. After 2 dreadful chapters I had to shut it off to save my sanity. There was NOTHING going on except her voice going on and on and on Kept me listening for hours. The reason for the 4 star overall review is because I think the listeners can do without the disgusting details given during the child molestation. That's too far in my book. That aside it was an amazing book. meh This story was OK. The narrator needs to learn how to take a pause -- especially at the end of chapters! As a result, sometimes I had no idea where we were, who was talking, what was happening and to whom! I predicted the ending (an ironic statement after my third sentence)

Hard Eight Audiobook by Janet Evanovich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janet Evanovich) — Fri, 27 Dec 2002 04:25:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hard Eight Author: Janet Evanovich Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-02 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1871 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Finding a kidnapped child is not Stephanie's thing. But Evelyn's grandmother lives next door to Stephanie's parents, and they're not about to see their neighbor lose her house because of the abduction. Stephanie follows Annie and Evelyn's trail - and finds a lot more than she bargained for. Steven is somehow linked with the very scary Eddie Abruzzi. Trenton cop and on-again, off-again fiancé Joe Morelli, and Stephanie's mentor, Ranger, enter the scene, and because Stephanie needs Ranger's expertise, she accepts his help - even though it might mean paying some past debts. Stephanie, Ranger, Lula, and Evelyn's lawyer/laundromat manager set out to find Annie. The search becomes a race among Stephanie's posse, the True Blue Bonds' agent, and the Abruzzi crew. And did we mention there's a killer rabbit on the loose? This program is produced for mature audiences. Critic Reviews: "The things Evanovich does so well - family angst, sweet eroticism, stealth shopping, that stunning mix of terror and hilarity - are done better than ever here." (Booklist, Starred Review) "Evanovich does it again, delivering an even more suspenseful and more outrageous turn with the unstoppable Stephanie." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Bad Bear, Bad Rabbit What did you love best about Hard Eight? Just all that chaos, one oops and oh well after the other. Murphy's Law has nothing on Stephanie and Lula. What about Lorelei Kings performance did you like? The characters are seriously developed so as they can easily be recognized. Still don't like the way Ranger is portrayed. I thought he was Cuban American, key word American. He sounds like Scarface. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Laughing constantly. Between the funny and the stupid and just plain dumb, it had me in stitches. Hard Eight Highly entertaining......Action packed, hilarious adventures of Stephanie Plum the incredibly inept bounty hunter. During this tale you will feel at home with the characters and their family life. I actually laughed out loud. ENJOY Loved all but one thing... Did Lorelei King do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Great narration and good job differentiating characters, but the voice of Ranger was so cheesy, it almost ruined the entire book for me. Any additional comments? Loved the book overall. So funny at times that I laughed out loud. I just struggled so much to get past the voice of Ranger. Even though the author depicts him to be such a masculine and sexy man of mystery, the voice that Lorelie King gives him made me barely like him. AMUSING It was my first Stephanie Plum book, and while it is far from the best audio book I have gotten, it certainly was amusing. I loved her character and especially Ranger. I will definitely check out more of her books, but would like to start with the first. I think you need to get to know Stephanie from the beginning. Great! Another fun story in the series. Same formula as the earlier books but fun none the less.

Jack of Hearts Audiobook by Christopher Greyson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Greyson) — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:06:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jack of Hearts Subtitle: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series Author: Christopher Greyson Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-17 Publisher: Greyson Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A heart-pounding mystery filled with action, humor, and a dash of romance. Jack Stratton is heading south for some fun in the sun. Already nervous about introducing his girlfriend, Alice, to his parents, the last thing Jack needed was for the dog-sitter to cancel, forcing him to bring Lady, their 120-pound king shepherd, on the plane with them. The dog holds Jack responsible and wants payback. On top of everything, Jack is still waiting for Alice's answer to his marriage proposal. When his mother and the members of her neighborhood book club ask him to catch the Orange Blossom Cove Bandit, a small-time thief who's stealing garden gnomes and peace of mind from their quiet retirement community, how can Jack refuse? The peculiar mystery proves to be more than it appears, and things take a deadly turn. Now Jack finds it's up to him to stop a crazed killer, save his parents, and win the hand of the girl he loves - but if he survives, will it be Jack who ends up with a broken heart? Members Reviews: Fast paced mystery with a little humor & romance thrown in! So, Jack takes his soon to be (hopefully) fiancé to meet his parents. When they arrive with their monster sized dog (thinking Lady might be problematic), they will soon realize they owe her their lives. This is a fast paced mystery with family friendly language and although Jack and his girlfriend are living together, at his parents house Alice gets the bedroom and Jack gets the couch. Good story with an unexpected ending and more than one criminal. These books do not have to be read in order however the relationship between Jack and Alice progresses with continuity through each. Ending is something I would expect from a chic-lit book but hey a romance is ok sometimes. Andrew Tell does a very good job narrating. This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. A new and wonderful Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Jack of Hearts is Book 7 in the Jack Stratton series. It has become one of favorite series and Christopher Greyson has become one of my favorite authors since the audio versions of some of the novels were first released five months ago. The series dwells in the light and fun part of the mystery/thriller genre. The novels also have more romance, but not sex, than most written by male authors. Author Greyson writes about some sympathetic but flawed main characters and he develops them brilliantly. The main characters are ex-cop Jack and his girlfriend Alice (Alice is not called Replacement for the first time in Jack of Hearts). I love the Jack Stratton series and I highly recommend it. The books do not have to be listened to in order; indeed, Book 6 titled And Then She Was Gone should be read first followed by Book 1 titled Girl Jacked followed by Books 2, 3, 4 ,5 and then 7. Andrew Tell narrates all books in the series superbly.

Free Fire Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:58:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Free Fire Author: C. J. Box Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1422 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author C. J. Boxan Anthony and Macavity Award winnerearned starred reviews from both Publishers Weekly and Booklist for this exceptional mystery. Taking advantage of a legal loophole, a lawyer kills four people in Yellowstone National Park and walks away a free man. As the public outcry intensifies, the governor hires former game warden Joe Pickett to conduct a private investigation. Members Reviews: One of the best Joe Pickett books All of the Joe Pickett books are great, but this one is exceptional. Wyoming Game Warden Joe is on temporary assignment to Yellowstone Park, where he comes face to face with part of his traumatic childhood which has not been revealed before. He is also traveling with his bad-ass mirror image, Nate Romanowski, who shows him some of his black ops secrets of Yellowstone. You'll never look at a visitor's center or national park hotel the same way. Another skillful plot by Box, which ties up good-guy local rangers, corrupt bureaucrats, bad/good feds, a very weird legal loophole making murder legal in a corner of the park, and bio-mining skullduggery. Box has an amazing way of capturing the potential for good and evil at all levels of government & the private sector. A very fun read! Free Fire is the best of the three Joe Pickett novels I've "read" so far. The plot is complex, yet not convoluted. The characters act believably. Most of all, it's a fun read. Another great CJ Box book What made the experience of listening to Free Fire the most enjoyable? This entire review contains SPOILERS: David Chandler's narration was outstanding. Because Chandler has done all the CJ Box books I've listened to, he IS Joe Pickett, et al, to me. The story was wrapped around a bizarre legal point about venue and the requirement for local juriesthere are no courts, so no venue, and since no one lives in that part of the park, so a local jury could not be found. The book made the complicated legal mess pretty simple and worked the story into the framework of the laws, or lack thereof. The guy who believed the Yellowstone "volcano" (actually, the Yellowstone Caldera, there are six other super-volcanos hiding under caldera in the world) wasn't crazy, everything he mentioned is supported scientifically. The caldera erupts about every 600,000 years and we are overdue for an eruption.I live about 4 hours away from Yellowstone and will be one of the first to get wiped out by the eruption; most of us here think that's better than having to live with the aftermath of the eruption. The discussion of the thermophiles and the fact they are legally mined in the park was a good center point for the plot to hinge on. It really made you hate the bad guys without revealing who they were until the end. Overall a great book, with a great narrator. A good book to add to any CJ Box enthusiast's collection. This, and Savage Run, are Box's best books. What was one of the most memorable moments of Free Fire? Any of Box's books where Nate Romanoski plays a significant part are among his best. SPOILER: When Nate showed up in the 'Free Fire Zone' and shot the guy with his .454 Casull to save Joe. As an paramedic, I can tell you that the guy probably wouldn't have survived. Each .454 slug is about as big as your little finger.

L.A. Requiem Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:01:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Requiem Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 957 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Edgar Award nominee Robert Crais L.A. Requiem is a gritty, harrowing look into the minds of a serial killer and the men determined to stop him. Elvis Cole and former cop Joe Pike have been partners in a detective agency for 12 years. After an ex-girlfriend of Pikes disappears, the girls father asks them to help the police with the search. When the missing persons case turns into a hunt for a killer who has been stalking victims in Los Angeles, Cole and Pike find themselves battling both a hostile police department and a madman. Ron McLartys masterful narration subtly builds a sense of Coles and Pikes growing desperation to find some link between the victims as the body count continues to grow. Members Reviews: Equal to Bosch and Davenport It surprises me that Crais' name does not get linked with Connolly and Sandford more often. He certainly belongs in that company and, in fact, one of my fantasies is to find out what would happen if Elvis and Harry Bosch got together on a case. This is definitely one of the very best of the Cole/Pike books and is eminently worth your time and credit. Characters and plot are beautifully balanced, and the LA setting is vivid and evocative. if you have not read any Crais, this would not be a bad place to start even though it is well along in the sequence. It does not substantially spoil any previous cases and actually sheds some very interesting light on the underpinnings of the whole series. I thoroughly enjoyed it far beyond the satisfaction of the well designed plot which moved the book along at a satisfying pace. I tried to find a reason to mark it down to four stars but could not. Do yourself a favor and give it a listen. Better than I anticipated I listened to this book with no expectations. It was a random buy where I wanted to try something new from an author I haven't listened to before. Wow, did I luck out! This was one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened too! I was unaware until mid through the book that this is the 8th book in a series. Most of the time you cannot start a book series part way through without it being confusing. However, the author does a great job of including all needed details and not leaving you confused. The story itself is a PI murder mystery and felt very much like watching a Noir style PI film. The pace of the story isn't fast, but like a Noir film feels interesting and almost artistic in the way it bends. The characters were intriguing and left me wanting more (in a good way). The way you feel a sentimental attachment to good characters. The narrator does a great job I have no complaints, he was the perfect narrator for this book and all its characters. Overall, if you aren't familiar with this book series or author and want to try this book. Go for it, the story was great, the narrator fabulous, and even though the storyline didnt feel fast paced the book as a whole felt like a fast read. This book can be read as a stand-alone novel as well. One of my all time Favorites! Last week I finished my first Robert Crais' novel, his newest book "Suspect", which if you are a dog lover is a must read! I was so pleasantly surprised that I chose L.A. Requiem for my next "listen". I rarely rate a book 5 stars, but I had to with this one because I was so completely blown away.

Ghostly Paws Audiobook by Leighann Dobbs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leighann Dobbs) — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:56:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghostly Paws Subtitle: Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1 Author: Leighann Dobbs Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 676 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Middle age can be murder.... At least that's how it seems to former crime journalist Wilhelmina Chance, whose near-fatal accident has given her a strange side effect: She sees ghosts. After a messy divorce sends her fleeing back to her hometown of Mystic Notch, nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Willa finds herself haunted by the tenacious ghost of the town librarian, who insists Willa solve her murder. Luckily she has lots of help, including a quirky cast of small-town characters, the cat she's inherited from her grandmother, and her best friend, Pepper, who claims her herbal teas can work magic. But just when Willa thinks she's discovered who the killer is, she finds out that things are not what they seem in Mystic Notch, and the case takes a strange turn that has Willa adding even some of her longtime friends to her suspect list. Can Willa find the real killer in time to keep the magical balance in Mystic Notch on the side of good, or will evil prevail? Members Reviews: A fun cozy with ghosts and cats Wilhelmina Chance, former crime journalist, after a painful divorce and an even more painful car accident, has returned home to Mystic Notch, New Hampshire. Willa has inherited her grandmother's beautiful Victorian house, as well as her bookstore, specializing in used and antique books. But one side effect of her near-fatal accident is that she sees ghosts. And when she finds Lavinia, the town librarian, lying dead at the foot of a flight of stairs, Lavinia insists that Willa has to find her killer. Along with the house and the bookstore, Willa inherited her grandmother's cat, Pandora. Initially, she's taking care of Pandora out of duty, but the cat keeps growing on her. Sometimes Pandora's meowing almost sounds like words... This book was a lot of fun. I like Willa, her friends and neighbors, and Pandora. But for an experienced crime reporter whom we're told legitimately cracked some cases "down south" (i.e., in Massachusetts), and as smart and observant as she is, she does get focused on one particular suspect, based largely on personal dislike, to the point of being resistant to evidence pointed another way. On the other hand, I did like that the small town cops, Willa's sister Augusta, who is the local sheriff, and Striker, who is the sheriff in the next town over, are smart, capable, and pragmatic. They're not improbable geniuses putting city slickers to shame, but they're not having the wool pulled over their eyes, either, even with fewer resources than a big city police department would have. There are some weaknesses, here, but it's a fun, light read. Recommended. I like light hearted, not predictable. If you don't read books often or like how they turn out just as you feared -er- imagined, then you'll probably enjoy this book. The clues were as blatant as the love line. The characters are all two dimensional, even the main character. Very disappointing since I heard such good reviews. Frustrated by the protagonist's obtuseness, I ended up skipping half the book and missed absolutely nothing. She was still clueless though clues were smacking her in the face and still had the same romantic maturity of an angsty teenager. "Oh, what a jerk! He's so dreamy when he accuses me of murder. I don't like him.

To the Nines Audiobook by Janet Evanovich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janet Evanovich) — Thu, 03 Jul 2003 06:26:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To the Nines Author: Janet Evanovich Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1837 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: But hey, she's from Jersey. Stephanie Plum may not be the best bounty hunter in beautiful downtown Trenton, but she's pretty darn good at turning bad situations her way...and she always gets her man. In To the Nines, her cousin Vinnie (who's also her boss) has posted bail on Samuel Singh, an illegal immigrant. When the elusive Mr. Singh goes missing, Stephanie is on the case. But what she uncovers is far more sinister than anyone imagines and leads to a group of killers who give new meaning to the word hunter. In a race against time that takes her from the Jersey Turnpike to the Vegas Strip, Stephanie Plum is on the chase of her life. The unforgettable characters, nonstop action, high-stakes suspense, and sheer entertainment of To the Nines define Janet Evanovich as unique among today's writers. Members Reviews: hilarious I love this woman's books. when people see me driving down the road laughing my head off they must think I've lost my mind. it's one of those books you just can't stop listening to. the stephanie plum books are like coming home to old friends, joining in a new adventure. they keep you guessing what crazy thing might happen next. the characters and the story suck you right into their world. The Best Yet I love all Evanovich's works, even the ones that are not quite her best. But this one very definitely is, with all the humor, mystery, and, of course, sexual tension you could want. Definitely one worth staying in your car and listening to when you should be doing something else. Stephanie does it again! Great story! I find myself waiting anxiously every year for the next installment in this series. As always, Janet Evanovich has left us hanging until next time! Funny fast paced action! What makes the Stephanie Plum series excellent is the fantastically funny and wild characters of the series. Plum is a bounty hunter but the kind that keeps a gun in the cookie jar seem to run into accidents. As far as narration is concerned, Lorelei King does an excellent job, altough Lori Petty is still my favorite. Definately recommended! Nine adventures and counting. . . This is my first experience with audio books and what a treat! Stephanie's adventures are as intriguing and funny to hear as they are to read. Add her colorful co-workers and a trip to Las Vegas, and be prepared to stay glued to your audio player. This time Stephanie is living with Joe, but still manages to get mixed up with criminals. Ranger is ever-present saving Stephanie from certain doom either in person or with one of his merry men. Lula is trying to become a supermodel-by-protein dieting, and attracts all kinds of animals - mostly the 4-legged kind. Connie gets involved in the chase this time by accompanying Lula and Stephanie to Las Vegas, catching the gambling bug with some interesting consequences. And there's a new addition to the family, but I won't spoil that surprise. In all "To the Nines" provides entertaining listening that goes as quickly as if you were reading the book.

The General's Daughter Audiobook by Nelson DeMille

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nelson DeMille) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:57:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The General's Daughter Author: Nelson DeMille Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1096 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Captain Ann Campbell is a West Point graduate, the daughter of legendary General "Fighting Joe" Campbell. She is the pride of Fort Hadley until, one morning, her body is found, naked and bound, on the firing range. Paul Brenner is a member of the Army's elite undercover investigative unit and the man in charge of this politically explosive case. Teamed with rape specialist Cynthia Sunhill, with whom he once had a tempestuous, doomed affair, Brenner is about to learn just how many people were sexually, emotionally, and dangerously involved with the Army's "golden girl". And how the neatly pressed uniforms and honor codes of the military hide a corruption as rank as Ann Campbell's shocking secret life. ©1999 Nelson DeMille; (P)2009 Hachette Critic Reviews: "Long before the John Travolta film of The General's Daughter...Nelson DeMille's seventh mystery was the breakout hit of his career. The rapid-fire dialogue and scenes are cinematic, and the storytelling puts most movies to shame....This is one racy read, and it crackles with authenticity. DeMille is a Vietnam veteran who does for military justice what John Grisham does for civilians." (Amazon.com review) Members Reviews: One of DeMille's best, an American classic Having been disappointed by some of the more recent DeMille books, I decided to listen to this one, in spite of having read it at least twice since it was published in 1992. I didn't see the 1999 film, but picking this one to listen to was one of my best ideas, ever. It's an amazing story, start to finish -- gripping and tense, but still funny, especially when DeMille's trademark smart-ass protagonist cuts loose. Just a great book. It's always funny how differently a book comes off when you read it yourself, as compared to having it read to you by someone as excellent as Scott Brick. For this one, I knew 'who done it', I even knew why. And yet there was simply no good place to stop listening -- ever. This was one of those books where I kept manufacturing manual tasks so I could keep on listening. The General's Daughter is a far more complex book than just "a murder mystery", as DeMille writes in a long and interesting foreword to this edition. As I was listening, I kept thinking that I wished I had a book club to discuss this one with -- there are so many issues, so many aspects of this tale that deserve discussion, that I longed for another reader to share ideas with. As just one aspect of the story, the book deals with the integration of women into the armed services, not just as file clerks and secretaries, but equal to men in job assignments. DeMille makes the point in his introduction that he's all in favor of such equality in the military, but the book paints a slightly different picture -- or seems to. Even though I spent time as a Women Marine, I'm not at all as sure as DeMille is, that full equality for women across the board, including on the battlefield, is such a great idea. Men and women ARE different, in spite of a trend today to insist that they are not. Whether those differences can be sublimated so that they can easily serve together under battlefield conditions, is open to question -- at least in my mind.

Breaking Point: A Joe Pickett Novel Book 13 Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:15:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking Point: A Joe Pickett Novel Book 13 Author: C. J. Box Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-12-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1270 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The recipient of Edgar, Anthony, and Macavity Awards, New York Times best-selling author C. J. Box has won almost every honor in his field. In Breaking Point, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is glad to catch up with old friend Lyle Pendergast, but then the man goes missing and is named a suspect in the death of two EPA employees. All signs point to Lyles guilt, but the more Joe digs into the case, the more he realizes hes stepped into the middle of a deadly power play. Members Reviews: Darn near a true story... Starting back in the mid 1980's, I was one of the few lawyers who was trying to defend rural landowners like the Roberson's, the endangered protagonists of "Breaking Point". When I say "trying", that's what I mean: As author Box suggests, these federal agents operate outside the Congressionally-enacted law, with unpublished rules and regulations, to the point that it's almost impossible to clear your clients in these cases. Besides, if you try to fight back, they just throw in more charges -- again, as Box suggests. The best you can do is to try to work out some plan that will let your client keep some portion of his land -- although by the time they get done defending themselves, most abandon the farm. Everything they valued has been destroyed. It got so bad that by the mid-1990's, I had to quit. I decided that if I had another sobbing farm wife sitting in my office, listening while I had to explain that there really wasn't much that could be done other than to work out a "deal", I'd go crazy myself. Like my clients, I too walked away. It just hurt too much. A few things in "Breaking Point" are fiction: I never had a client kill, or even try to kill, a federal agent -- but I did have two who killed themselves. The trauma of having your farm -- in your family for over 100 years -- plowed, planted and harvested every year -- suddenly declared a "wetland" and therefore off limits, subject to horrendous penalties if "disturbed", is just too devastating. Can planted acres be a "wetland"? Indeed. Under federal law, a "wetland" is determined by soil type -- it has nothing to do with its being "wet". No self-respecting duck would ever look at this land, let alone land there. All that's required to constitute a "wetland" is a particular soil type -- merely that the land WOULD SUPPORT hydrophytic vegetation IF IT WERE wet, is enough. Kafkaesque, certainly, but entirely true. There's more in this book than just the trauma faced by the Roberson family -- the range fire at the end, the tense escape, is one of the best white-knuckle scenes in history. Box is so good that you can picture the whole thing, feel the heat. As far as I know, C. J. Box is only one of two popular authors who dares to make federal agents the 'bad guys' in some of his books -- P. T. Deutermann being the other. And why not? It's not just pharmaceutical company owners, businessmen, religious leaders and Republicans who do bad things, as virtually every other contemporary author would have you believe.

What Doesn't Kill Her Audiobook by Carla Norton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carla Norton) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:18:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Doesn't Kill Her Subtitle: A Novel Author: Carla Norton Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 460 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Reeve LeClaire is a college student, dammit, not Daryl Wayne Flint's victim. Not anymore-not when Reeve is finally recovering a life of her own after four years of captivity. Flint is safely locked up in Olshaker Psychiatric Hospital, where he belongs. He is walking the grounds of the forensic unit, performing his strange but apparently harmless rituals. It seems that he is still suffering the effects of the head injury he suffered in the car crash that freed Reeve seven years ago. Post-concussive syndrome, they call it. For all that Flint seems like a model patient, he has long been planning his next move. When the moment arrives, he gets clean away from the hospital before the alarm even sounds. And Reeve is shocked out of her new life by her worst nightmare: Her kidnapper has escaped. Less than 24 hours later, Flint kills someone from his past--and Reeve's blocked memories jolt back into consciousness. As much as she would like to forget him, she knows this criminal better than anyone else. When Flint evades capture, baffling authorities and leaving a bloody trail from the psychiatric lock-up to the forests of Washington state, Reeve suddenly realizes that she is the only one who can stop him. Reeve is an irresistibly brave and believable heroine in Carla Norton's heart-stopping new thriller, What Doesn't Kill Her, about a young woman who learns to fight back. Members Reviews: too dramatic What did you like best about What Doesn't Kill Her? What did you like least? This was alittle too elementry for my taste. It was quite drawn out and could have been wrapped up in 6 hours instead of 11. Narrator was very hammy. Too theatrical for me. What three words best describe Christina Delaines voice? ordinary Disappointing Would you try another book from Carla Norton and/or Christina Delaine? Yes, I really enjoyed Edge of Normal so I would try another Carla Norton Book. I am not sure that I would listen to Christina Delaine again though - it would have to be a really compelling book. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Unbelievable, unoriginal. How did the narrator detract from the book? For me, the narrator really over acted through the entire book. There were two things that specifically irritated me: 1 - I listened with ear buds so when the narrator raised her voice (to overact) it hurt my ears and I had to rip the ear buds out of my ears. 2 - The voice that she used for the main character sounded too young and really distracted from the story. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No Any additional comments? The first book in this series was interesting and original. This book took the path of a typical serial killer book that has a killer with excellent luck and almost super human powers. The main character is also less interesting and seems too normal to have experienced everything that she did. Juvenile Drivel, Just Horrible Carla Morton has written what seems to be a very bland teen mystery which is so repetitive and so predictable, it made me roll my eyes in several places. She doesn't use any cuss words in the book and she's dealing with homicide detectives and serial killers. "Oh crap' is the best we get from our heroine who was captured by an escaped serial killer. I tried to listen to this book on a long road trip. All I can say is save your credit. It's absolutely garbage.

Murder, She Barked Audiobook by Krista Davis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Krista Davis) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:17:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder, She Barked Subtitle: Paws & Claws Mystery, Book 1 Author: Krista Davis Narrator: Jeanie Kanaley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 303 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Holly Miller's life has gone to the dogs. She has no job, her boyfriend's former flame is sniffing around, and a scruffy but lovable Jack Russell terrier is scattering crumbs all over her borrowed car. Just when she thought things couldn't get worse, a troubling phone call about her grandmother sends her rushing home to the family inn on Wagtail Mountain. The staff - and a frisky calico kitten named Twinkletoes - adopts Holly and her new dog on arrival. Someone in this friendly town is bad to the bone, though. One of the employees at the inn has been killed in a hit-and-run accident, which is looking anything but accidental. Now Holly and her furry companions will have to nose out the murderer before someone else gets muzzled. Members Reviews: A Decent Cozy Mystery First, I need to respond to the user who really slammed the narrator. S/he must be truly spoiled by the multitudes of talented voice actors used in so many Audible books. The narrator is quite acceptable--really! I've experienced MUCH worse in monotone voices who sound like they've just learned to read. Jeanie K is very easy to listen to! The story is intriguing with a lot of room to grow. It's fairly easy to forecast what's likely to happen in the long term relationships. Cozy mystery is the right term. Book candy of the nicest kind! Love this new series I enjoy Krista Davis's Domestic Diva series and I also enjoy this one as well. There's a lot going on and a lot of characters, but Davis does a good job weaving the story together so the reader does not get lost. I can't wait for the next book in this series to be released. Great book, bad narrator The story was great, but the narrator sounded like she was reading a children's book to a group of toddlers. Another Go To Author Once and awhile you just stumble upon something good and this series is really something good. A rescued dog, a cozy mystery, an adorable cat, a handsome childhood friend, and a wonderful grandma! How could things go wrong. Well, there is this pesky "fiancé" who keeps hanging around. A "fiancé" whom Holly needs to dump! Give these books a try, I don't think you will be disappointed! Do not waste your money! Worst narrator I have heard in a LONG TIME! Totally amateurish and juvenile. I have never written such a negative review and hope not to feel it necessary to do so again!

Live to Tell: A Detective D. D. Warren Novel Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:59:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Live to Tell: A Detective D. D. Warren Novel Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Kirsten Potter, Rebecca Lowman, Ann Marie Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2015 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: He knows everything about youincluding the first place youll hide. On a warm summer night in one of Bostons working-class neighborhoods, an unthinkable crime has been committed: Four members of a family have been brutally murdered. The fatherand possible suspectnow lies clinging to life in the ICU. Murder-suicide? Or something worse? Veteran police detective D. D. Warren is certain of only one thing: Theres more to this case than meets the eye. Danielle Burton is a survivor, a dedicated nurse whose passion is to help children at a locked-down pediatric psych ward. But she remains haunted by a family tragedy that shattered her life nearly 25 years ago. The dark anniversary is approaching, and when D. D. Warren and her partner show up at the facility, Danielle immediately realizes: It has started again. A devoted mother, Victoria Oliver has a hard time remembering what normalcy is like. But she will do anything to ensure that her troubled son has some semblance of a childhood. She will love him no matter what. Nurture him. Keep him safe. Protect him. Even when the threat comes from within her own house. In New York Times best-selling author Lisa Gardners most compelling work of suspense to date, the lives of these three women unfold and connect in unexpected ways, as sins from the past emergeand stunning secrets reveal just how tightly blood ties can bind. Sometimes the most devastating crimes are the ones closest to home. Critic Reviews: "Gardner never sensationalizes her story, and the book ends with a resolution that is creatively and emotionally appropriate. An excellent novel." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Live To Tell - 3.5 stars If I had known how depressing this book would be I would have skipped it. Live To Tell is a story about a children's psychiatric ward, family heartbreak and horror. It was very real, very raw and truly heartbreaking. Usually I like my murder mystery without child, infant and baby murders. With that said ... I had to finish till the end because I just needed to know the outcome. The three narraters were the best I have ever listened to and I look forward to listening to them in the future. One of the best I have listened to in a long time! I really enjoyed this book, while the story was sad and heartbreaking I couldnt wait until the outcome. Narration was equally as good, a worthwhile listen. Live to Tell Doesn't Live Up at the End There are some things to like in this story, enough to merit a 3-star rating, but rather than gaining momentum to the end, I liked it less. First, the positives. The multiple narrators were good, particularly since various chapters tell the experiences of different primary characters. The narrator for D.D. Warren was good, and the narrator for the Danielle character seemed a great fit. Also, the theme of disturbed children and the various family and institutional caregivers set up an interesting framework, and presented multiple perspectives that seemed genuine. Now for the reasons my enjoyment and rating sank. I'm not impressed by Detective D.D. Warren. She seems to interject a dislikable, smart-alecky and inappropriate denigration of people she's interviewing. She jumps to scattered presumptions, based on no meaningful evidence.

Hot Six Audiobook by Janet Evanovich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janet Evanovich) — Wed, 07 Jun 2000 07:47:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hot Six Author: Janet Evanovich Narrator: Debi Mazar Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-00 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 944 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Now he's the hunted and Stephanie's the hunter, and it's time for her to test her skills against the master. But if she does catch him...what then? Can she bring herself to turn him in? Plus there are other things keeping Stephanie awake at night. Her grandmother has set up housekeeping in Stephanie's apartment, a homicidal maniac has selected Stephanie as his next victim, her love life is in the toilet, she's adopted a dog with an eating disorder, and she can't button the top snap on her Levi's. Members Reviews: Not that bad I don't think it is bad at all. It's not the best of the series but surely not the worst. I didn't think the reader was as bad as portrayed either. Growing up in Chicagoland I didn't have any trouble with her accent, in fact I think it gives the read a little character. The only thing I hate is paying $11 for 3 hrs. Hot Six sorry to say but this Narrater leaves everything to be desired. She can barely distinquish between charactors and it makes the story very boring. I am actually having to pay more attention to the story to stay up with who is supppose to be talking. i want the full story not the abridged vershion What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? i am not a fan of this abridged recording. Would you be willing to try another book from Janet Evanovich? Why or why not? i like the janet evanovich books about stephine plum they are good stories. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? the abridged recording pissed me off Any additional comments? please get the unabridged recording New narrator please I usually love the Stephanie Plum books and probably would have loved this one if it weren't for the horrible voice of the narrator. Make sure you listen to the samples first. re-record needed I wish books 4, 5 and 6 (especially) would be re-recorded. I like Debi Mazar as an actress in the right part, but she is a terrible narrator. I wanted all of Janet's books on audio but I really hate unabridged books and I really, really disliked the narration by Debi. I may return 4 and 5 too and hope that those 3 books will be re-recorded someday.

Sizzling Sixteen Audiobook by Janet Evanovich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janet Evanovich) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:48:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sizzling Sixteen Subtitle: A Stephanie Plum Novel Author: Janet Evanovich Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2243 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Trenton, New Jersey, bounty hunter Stephanie Plum has inherited a "lucky" bottle from her Uncle Pip. Problem is, Uncle Pip didn't specify if the bottle brought good luck or bad luck.... Bad Luck: Vinnie, of Vincent Plum Bail Bonds, has run up a gambling debt of $786,000 with mobster Bobby Sunflower and is being held until the cash can be produced. Nobody else will pay to get Vinnie back, leaving it up to Stephanie, office manager Connie, and file clerk Lula to raise the money if they want to save their jobs. Good Luck: Being in the business of tracking down people, Stephanie, Lula, and Connie have an advantage in finding Vinnie. If they can rescue him, it will buy them some time to raise the cash. Bad Luck: Finding a safe place to hide Vinnie turns out to be harder than raising $786,000. Vinnie's messing up Mooner's vibe, running up pay-per-view porn charges in Ranger's apartment, and making Stephanie question genetics. Good Luck: Between a bonds office yard sale that has the entire Burg turning out, Mooner's Hobbit-Con charity event, and Uncle Pip's lucky bottle, they just might raise enough money to save the business, and Vinnie, from ruin. Bad Luck: Saving Vincent Plum Bail Bonds means Stephanie can keep being a bounty hunter. In Trenton, this involves hunting down a man wanted for polygamy, a turnpike toilet paper bandit, and a drug dealer with a pet alligator named Mr. Jingles. Good Luck: The job of bounty hunter comes with perks in the guise of Trenton's hottest cop, Joe Morelli, and the dark and dangerous security expert, Ranger. With any luck at all, Uncle Pip's lucky bottle will have Stephanie getting lucky - the only question is...with whom? Sizzling Sixteen - so hot, it might spontaneously combust! Members Reviews: 16... is a fizzle not a sizzle! This one was a real snooze. If it hadn't been for Lorelei King, I might have stopped listening but she is always so entertaining. Evanovich just rehashed all the same characters with all the same descriptions that she has used in previous books. The story line was boring, as well. I have all the Stephanie Plum novels in hard copy and audiobook and this one was a let down. I re-downloaded Ten Big Ones to get my Stephanie fix. "Ten" has new characters, a wedding, an invasion of Ranger's private space, persuit by a gang, an hilarious FTA-doodle lady, etc. Jam packed funny adventure. Sizzling Sixteen is a major disappointment. 15 was a disappointment, 16 was worse I never thought I'd wish for a Plum series book to just be over with. I finished listening about 8 hours ago and I can't even remember the point of the book. Oh, maybe there wasn't one. The narrator like usual was fantastic and Lula's lines were great. Lula was the only bright spot of the book. There were a couple grandma zingers but she wasn't highlighted much. At first when I saw the length of the unabridged book for a full price, I was disappointed. Now I'm thankful it was short. BTW, if you scroll through the length of the Plum series books, they are getting significantly shorter in length. As another reviewer mentioned, perhaps J. Evanovich has run out of Stephanie's adventures. Fluffy This is a light fluffy book, with no pretensions to great plotting or character development. It's an amusing read that doesn't require much of the listener.

The Monkey's Raincoat Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:48:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Monkey's Raincoat Subtitle: An Elvis Cole Novel Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Patrick G. Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 1120 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The search for Ellen's errant husband leads Elvis into the seamier side of Hollywood. He soon learns that Mort Lang is a down-on-his-luck talent agent who associates with a schlocky movie producer, and the last place he was spotted was at a party thrown by a famous and very well-connected ex-Matador. But no one has seen him since - including his B-movie girlfriend. At the same time the police find Mort in his parked car with four gunshots in his chest - and no kid in sight - Ellen disappears. Now nothing is what it seems, and the heat is on. It's up to Elvis Cole and his partner, Joe Pike, to find the connection between sleazy Hollywood players and an ex-Matador. Critic Reviews: "Robert B. Parker has some competition on his hands....Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais' style is fresh and funny." (Sue Grafton) "Is Bob Crais good? Put it this way: if they're taking you out to put you against the firing squad wall, and you want to enjoy your last moments on earth, pass on the last cigarette and ask for an Elvis Cole novel." (Harlan Ellison) Members Reviews: Good book for the first in the series. I really like this style of detective novels. The PI has a smart mouth and guts and know how to back it up. The plot had some unexpected turns which gave me the impression that the author was trying to stretch the books length more than actually following an outline. In the end everything was tied up in a nice neat bow. I will definately be getting the other books in this series. Slaughtered by sickeningly awful reader I purchased this because I'd liked the previous Elvis Cole so much, but what a difference the reader can make! I can't even comment on the writing or the plot because the reader ground both of them down into the sewer. You've got a protagonist who's quietly confident, reserved, competent, so sure of himself and his boundaries that he doesn't ever have to be pushy. So, producers, OF COURSE you hire a reader who portrays him as whiny, know-it-all, desperate for attention and approval, and pompous. Good choice. This reader was such a horrible, incongruent, pushy dweeb that I couldn't bear it. What a disgusting and avoidable mess the publishers made of this! Wrong Voice for the Character I got online to see if anyone else found the narrator distracting. I was glad to see it wasn't just me. The narrator has a fine voice, just not for this first person story. As another reviewer mentioned, the main character, Elvis Cole, comes across whiny. I thought he was more of a quirky tough guy. He sounds like a quirky IT professional with a gun (I'm an IT professional, I know what we sound like). I'm trying to power through this audiobook. I haven't finished it yet, but I also haven't listened in a week since it's not all that enjoyable. The other problem, and maybe it's less of a problem when reading the book or with a different narrator, is that the character seems a little too full of himself.

Cold Vengeance Audiobook by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Preston) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:20:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Vengeance Author: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child Narrator: Rene Auberjonois Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3315 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Devastated by the discovery that his wife, Helen, was murdered, Special Agent Pendergast must have retribution. But revenge is not simple. As he stalks his wife's betrayers - a chase that takes him from the wild moors of Scotland to the bustling streets of New York City and the darkest bayous of Louisiana - he is also forced to dig further into Helen's past. And he is stunned to learn that Helen may have been a collaborator in her own murder. Peeling back the layers of deception, Pendergast realizes that the conspiracy is deeper, goes back generations, and is more monstrous than he could have ever imagined - and everything he's believed, everything he's trusted, everything he's understood... may be a horrific lie. Members Reviews: Powerful Buildup -- Best Pendergast Series Yet! The second of the three Prendergast books, Cold Vengeance is a powerfully written thriller. It does not rely on technology or gimmicks but on good old fashion thrill, suspense and plot twists. In continuation from the first, Pendergast is still trying to find out who killed his wife, or was she killed. In this installment youll find out Im not telling. All of the twists and turns are very much worth it. The authors leave enough major issues open that you cant wait to read the final installment. Yet, Preston and Child still provide enough closure to satisfy. The work has plot, depth, villainy, conflict and it is hard to put down. This book reintroduces an old friend, Corrie Swanson, from a previous thriller -- Still Life with Crows. That novel was weak, Corrie being the only bright spot. It was good to see her back in this novel. This is the second trilogy of the Pendergast series. The first was excellent and the second trilogy is better than the first. I suggest you read the series. Dont read this without first reading Fever Dream or it will not make sense as this novel does not stand on its own. Pendergast - The Romantic? This is the second installment of the Helen Pendergast saga. It is a good story but I hope this series ends with "Two Graves" ? This is particularly so, as the series seems to require reading all 3 books (so far) to get the gist of what's going on. Other references to earlier novels are also included but not required reading. What began as an enjoyable multi--book story is now evolving into an undergraduate course on Pendergast, that requires juggling much information, and with no end in sight. On the upside, Rene Auberjonois does a terrific job with portraying Pendergast, a complicated hero with a multitude of skills, as well as the other myriad characters who come and go in this novel and series. On the downside, the authors' effort to portray Pendergast's love for his elusive wife Helen was clumsy and amateurish. Gazing together upon a "buttery moon" was one of many cringe-inducing scenes that showed the authors are far better at writing fast-paced thrillers with subtle twists than syrupy teenage romances. Bottom line: Still a good read, but let's hope a satisfying conclusion is not too far over the horizon. Waiting for the Next One I love the Pendergast series. Do not read this as your first book. It would be more confusing without the background from some previous books in the series.

Taken in Death Audiobook by J. D. Robb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. D. Robb) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 04:26:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taken in Death Subtitle: In Death, Book 37.5 Author: J. D. Robb Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2348 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Two young children disappear from their East Side home in New York City, their nanny killed in cold blood. As Lieutenant Eve Dallas begins to unravel the crime scene and search for Henry and Gala MacDermit, she's drawn into the twisted mind of a kidnapper who will stop at nothing to take revenge. Horrific threats concerning the brother and sister hit far too close to home for Eve, drawing her back into memories of her own tortured childhood. But Eve knows that there's no time to waste on the past, and with every passing hour her determination to bring the children safely home strengthens. Eve and her team find themselves following an electronic breadcrumb trail left by a boy desperate to escape the evil witch. Their investigation into the kidnapper's sordid past reveals violent coercion, ritualistic killings, and chilling bloodlust - making her terrifying plans for the children abundantly clear. Members Reviews: Was she in a hurry? Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would always recommend J.D. Robb, but I would recommend that her books be read in order, since character development is so important. This shorter story leaves out a lot of the usual interactions and behind the scenes development. I felt that it was just a little "off" from her usual stories, as if she didn't have time to expand it fully. It even seemed to be read a bit more slowly than others in the series! What was one of the most memorable moments of Taken in Death? I liked the relationship between the twins: the communication that they had together. Would have liked more of it, though. Which scene was your favorite? The end: the children showing their gratitude to Eve, who doesn't know how to respond. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did listen to it in one sitting. Always want to, but usually can't because of their length. Any additional comments? I don't know why this book seemed to be abbreviated, but I hope Robb gets back to her usual detail and length. Nevertheless, she remains my favorite author. If you love the series, this is worth your listen This novella is just as powerful as the regular novels in the series. It's worth the credit. Not my favorite What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The story was too short. the story unfolded too quickly I think. What was most disappointing about J. D. Robbs story? This was not one of her best. I've read and listened to all of her books and this one just falls a little short. Maybe the story was too fast. I'll still continue to buy her books! Great Short Eve Dallas Novel In Taken in Death, J.D. Robb has created an engrossing story that keeps you engaged and rooting for the good guys right to the end. And all the good guys are back in this story -- besides Dallas and Roark, the investigation includes Peabody, Macnab, and all the members of Dallas's team. The plot depends on an old, often used plot device which I can't name without being a spoiler, and Robb has given the old device new novelty and shine. The mission in this book involves locating and rescuing two young kidnapped children, and the key to finding them turns out to be a child's toy. The author manages to pour a lot of tension and suspense into a book that is only a bit over 3 hours long.

Pronto Audiobook by Elmore Leonard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elmore Leonard) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:32:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pronto Author: Elmore Leonard Narrator: Alexander Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 798 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The feds want Miami bookmaker Harry Arno to squeal on his wiseguy boss. So they're putting word out on the street that Arno's skimming profits from "Jimmy Cap" Capotorto - which he is, but everybody does it. He was planning to retire to Italy someday anyway, so Harry figures now's a good time to get lost. U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens knows Harry's tricky - the bookie ditched him once in an airport while in the marshal's custody - but not careful. So Raylan's determined to find the fugitive's Italian hideaway before a cold-blooded Sicilian "Zip" does and whacks Arno for fun. After all, it's a "pride thing"...and it might even put Raylan in good stead with Harry's sexy ex-stripper girlfriend Joyce. Members Reviews: Great character, even better dialogue! It's not hard to hard to be swept away by any of Elmore Leonard's characters in his books, and Raylan is one of his best. Rayland exemplifies the very best of an old west sheriff in a modern day world serving in the U.S. Marshall's service. Loaded with characters and dialogue that you will not soon forget. It is not hard to understand why so many of Elmore's books and characters make it to the big screen and television; they are just plain and simple entertainment. Enjoy this listen! Fun Listen This book is a fun listen. Not quite the Raylan Givens that you know from Justified, but close. Snappy dialogue and great characters. JUSTIFIED's Raylan Givens comes to life!! Pronto is the book that introduces Raylan Givens from the TV series, Justified. It's a great mob versus the 'good guy' story. Raylan tends to do everything 'his way' and on his own moral judgments. When a bookie, Harry, is set -up by the Feds to draw in more bad guys, Raylan decides that 'fair is not fair' here. Raylan goes off to Italy to 'bring back' the bookie, and to save him from a mob hit. The character descriptions are marvelous, and Raylan's 'biography' is apply drawn throughout the story as he gets to know Harry's girlfriend---soon to be Raylan's girlfriend. The bad guys range from those looking for any little excuse to kill people, to the big talkers who wimp out when the action calls for gunfire. Scenes in Italy are interspersed with stories of the poet, Ezra Pound. Beauty for one person becomes boredom and confusion for others. Like all great 'bad versus good' hero stories, the good guys win in the end!! If you like the TV series, this is a must read for you!!! Just ok. Nothing special. It kept my interest. I was hoping for the humor and quick wit I found in Out of Sight which had me smiling a lot. I didnt smile while reading this. It was ok though. Most of the characters are wiseguys with wiseguy talk. Some are not very smart. Raylan has a casual southern sound. He is a US Marshall. He has no problem killing bad guys, but he does it in a way that they draw first so he is shooting in self-defense. What was missing? Probably - the main characters didnt draw me in enough. There is a TV show Justified based on the character Raylan Givens. This is the first book in the Raylan series. Genre: crime fiction. Ending: reasonably good feeling.

Accused Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 17:48:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Accused Subtitle: Rosato & DiNunzio, Book 1 Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: January LaVoy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1757 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling and Edgar Award-winning author Lisa Scottoline revolutionized crime fiction when she introduced her all-female law firm of Rosato & Associates, thrilling listeners with her twisty, fast-paced plots and capturing their hearts with her cast of strong and relatable female characters. Now Bennie Rosato, Mary DiNunzio, Judy Carrier, and Anne Murphy are back with all cylinders firing in Accused. Mary Dinuzio has just been promoted to partner and is about to take on her most unusual case yet, brought to the firm by a thirteen-year-old genius with a penchant for beekeeping. Allegra Gardner's sister Fiona was murdered six years ago, and it seemed like an open-and-shut case: the accused, Lonnie Stall, was seen fleeing the scene; his blood was on Fiona and her blood was on him; most damningly, Lonnie Stall pleaded guilty. But Allegra believes Lonnie is innocent and has been wrongly imprisoned. The Gardner family is one of the most powerful in the country and Allegra's parents don't believe in reopening the case, so taking it on is risky. But the Rosato & Associates firm can never resist an underdog. Was justice really served all those years ago? It will take a team of unstoppable female lawyers, plus one thirteen-year-old genius, to find out. Members Reviews: Yet another great Philadelphia tale with women If you could sum up Accused in three words, what would they be? A very fun as well as intriguing mystery with the author's usual sense of place and fine Philly touches. Nice to have a mystery with strong women and not wimpets. What other book might you compare Accused to and why? Probably a Deborah Crombie mystery set in London. I don't much care for comparisons. What about January LaVoys performance did you like? I liked her okay, but thought the voices of the three Tony's was over acted and the sound volume was annoying. I wish she had read it mostly straight and not as if she was on a Vaudeville stage - especially the south Philly scenes. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Pigeon Tony unloaded the bees. Any additional comments? A splendid read and an unexpected outcome. I would have enjoyed it more if the reader had not annoyed me at times. Still, a solid story and wonderful characterizations. Nice to be back with the lawyer women. A "chick" legal thriller Considering the degree to which Accused deals with relationships most people would likely believe women are the audience, a "chick" book. Despite being male, I enjoyed the book. The plot is about a lawyer attempting to free an innocent man convicted of murder. The relationships between the characters are thoroughly explored and are quite interesting. There are two interesting twists near the end that add to the story. RECOMMENDED! narration annoying in part, but a decent story Where does Accused rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The story is average and simply not that memorable. What did you like best about this story? I like that the reoccurring characters continue to mature and change. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? The performance gets a mixed review. The narrator is good except for when she shouts in an attempt to portray Mary's hard of hearing father. Unless you can do a voice well when reading aloud it is best to read in your normal voice.

Field of Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Tue, 06 May 2014 19:60:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Field of Prey Subtitle: Lucas Davenport, Book 24 Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3201 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The extraordinary new Lucas Davenport thriller from number-one New York Times best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize winner John Sandford. The night after the fourth of July, Layton Carlson, Jr., of Red Wing, Minnesota, finally got lucky. And unlucky. Hed picked the perfect spot to lose his virginity to his girlfriend, an abandoned farmyard in the middle of cornfields: nice, private, and quiet. The only problem was...something smelled bad - like, really bad. He mentioned it to a county deputy he knew, and when the cop took a look, he found a body stuffed down a cistern. And then another, and another. By the time Lucas Davenport was called in, the police were up to 15 bodies and counting. And as if that wasnt bad enough, when Lucas began to investigate, he made some disturbing discoveries of his own. The victims had been killed over a great many years, one every summer, regular as clockwork. How could this have happened without anybody noticing? Because one thing was for sure: The killer had to live close by. He was probably even someone they saw every day.... Members Reviews: Sandford and Ferrone deliver What I like about the Prey series is John Sandford's ability to continually create some pretty evil guys. He doesn't disappoint in this installment with the really oily dynamic duo of Horn and R-A. Neither of them have anything even resembling a redeeming social value. They are perfect bad guys. Sanford also introduces a new character, who I hope will appear in upcoming installments. Catrin Mattsson had a baptism of fire in this novel and is deserving of a Virgil Flowers kind of spinoff. I hope we at least see her in future Prey offerings. Finally, Richard Ferrone made this story come to life with his dead-on vocal interpretations. A musician could read music and lyrics from a new song and have an idea of what the finished product would sound like. But hearing the instrumentation and vocals would, for most of us, make for a better experience. Same goes with Audible books. Reading them would be fun but listening to them is much better. And with a narrator like Ferrone, the experience is kicked up a notch. A five-star winner. Keep 'em coming. It Doesn't Get Better Than This I have been reading/listening to the Prey novels since their beginning, back in the eighties, and for me, this was the most engrossing, the most maddening of them all. The whole novel felt like that exciting point that all the Lucas Davenport novels move toward, when all the figuring, all the questioning, all the digging suddenly starts to reveal what is what and who is who, and the action becomes a mad dash or avalanche towards the uncertain and usually pretty dicey ending. I guess one thing that made me feel that from the very beginning was the action of a very strong female character, responding to being attacked bound, and driven off into the night. I felt truly exhilarated by this beginning, and I rarely lost that sense of involvement, as the action and characters developed throughout, "Field of Prey." I have always found that Sandford creates strong and complex women in his Prey books, and they are even stronger in this one. His daughter, Letty, in particular, is so enjoyable in this installment, that I am now hoping she completes her time at Stamford and comes back to the twin cities, to work with Lucas, a lot sooner than four years from now.

Snapshot Audiobook by Brandon Sanderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brandon Sanderson) — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:50:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snapshot Author: Brandon Sanderson Narrator: William DeMeritt Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2211 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: If you could re-create a day, what dark secrets would you uncover? From New York Times number-one best-selling author Brandon Sanderson comes a detective thriller in a police beat like no other. Anthony Davis and his partner, Chaz, are the only real people in a city of 20 million, sent there by court order to find out what happened in the real world 10 days ago so that hidden evidence can be brought to light and located in the real city today. Within the re-created Snapshot of May 1, Davis and Chaz are the ultimate authorities. Flashing their badges will get them past any obstruction and overrule any civil right of the dupes around them. But the crimes the detectives are sent to investigate seem like drudgery - until they stumble upon the grisly results of a mass killing that the precinct headquarters orders them not to investigate. That's one order they have to refuse. The hunt is on. And though the dupes in the replica city have no future once the Snapshot is turned off, that doesn't mean that both Davis and Chaz will walk out of it alive tonight. Critic Reviews: "Narrator William DeMeritt delivers everything one needs in this sci-fi gumshoe novella.... Sanderson's skillful story is made all the more compelling by DeMeritt's deliberate narration." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Yet, Another Universe I hate to sound like a broken record, but Sanderson does it again. He comes up with something entirely different from what he has been writing. Think of your favorite fantasy or sci-fi writers and now think of how many universes they write in. For most it is one. I have lost count of how many Sanderson has invented and so many are great wonders to get lost in. This world is a world within a world or a city-state within a city-state. It is a time travel book. It is easy to get into your head, the rules are not complicated. The story has some twists and turns, some are predictable, but a couple I did not see coming. The universe itself is enough to recommend this book, but I also like the characters. These are cops or detectives who are basically outcasts. In the real world they are losers, outcasts, failures. In this world it is harder for them to screw up and cause damage. They of course don't see themselves this way and are hungry to prove themselves. One cop is OVERLY AGRESSIVE, while they other one is the opposite. Yet, even in a world that really does not exist, crime can still happen and crazies can still torture. If your a Sanderson fan, this is a must and if you don't know him, this is a good place to start. Creative World and Fantastic Mystery Story I have been meaning to try a story by this author for quite some time, but hadn't gotten around to it until now. My loss! The creative worldbuilding, the description of characters and setting, the tight plot with that wow-worthy end twist made for a fantastic first-time encounter. This was a cross between sci-fi and mystery with a good old-fashioned detective noir feel. This shorter story introduces a futuristic situation when technology now allows police to recreate a day and setting from the near-past and send officers into the simulation to find out what happened on a certain day or time to gather facts that will lead to finding evidence in the real world to present in court.

Mind Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:46:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind Prey Subtitle: A Lucas Davenport Novel Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1502 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: John Sandford's acclaimed Prey novels featuring the brilliant Lucas Davenport have plunged millions of readers into the darkest recesses of the criminal mind. Now Lucas has met his match. His newest nemesis is more intelligent, more deadly, than any he has tracked before: a kidnapper, a violator, and a cruel, wanton killer who knows more about mind games than Lucas himself. Members Reviews: Just as good the second time around This is the second time I've listened to and reviewed Mind Prey. I'll let my first one (created in December 2006) pretty much stand. Audible removed and then added the title back which is why I mistakenly downloaded it a second time. But it was worth another listen. The only difference I noted was the addition of silent pauses in places that didn't make much sense. Probably added a few minutes to the listen. Here's what I had to say five years ago: This is the fifth "Prey" book I've listened to and, so far, I think it's Sandford's best. The author has the talent for creating some pretty evil characters and John Mail is no exception. If profanity and sexual references bother you, then don't listen to this book. But if you can tolerate them as part of the story-telling process, then you must listen to this book. The narration is superb, the story is gripping and you will not want to turn off your iPod. This is one of two "Prey" suspense thrillers recently added to Audible's inventory. My next download will be the other one. Fans of Lucas Davenport will not want to miss "Mind Prey." Some of this is hard to listen to As much as I love the Prey series, this is not one of my favorites. If I could give it 3 & 1/2 stars I would. The graphic sexual brutality inflicted on Andy Minette, the adult victim, was very hard for me to listen to. I ended up fast-forwarding through much of it. This is not so much a criticism as a heads-up. I have read and listened to all the books in the series and am now working my way from beginning to end; so you can see I am a fan. Either bad editing or bad performance How did the narrator detract from the book? This was either an unusual bad performance, or truly bad editing. There were MANY pauses that totally detracted from a good book. A Gentler Davenport Davenport and Sloan are on a mission. A young mother and her two daughters are being held by a madman who enjoys playing games with Davenport. The family is wealthy and thus the politics are challenging for the gang at HQ. This story was well paced and kept my interest throughout. Personally I did not find the violent acts bothersome, because although the rapes were mentioned, the author avoided description. In fact, it seemed to me that this author was extremely conservative in this regard. He avoided going into any detail with the rapes; so for me, I found that acceptable. Understandably others feel differently. Overall, I liked this mystery, I would have given it a 3.5 if I could. One of my favorites This is one of my favorite Prey books. Lucas Davenport is in fine style in this novel, frequently touching the ring he has purchased for Weather and has yet to give her. The villian in this novel, John, is quite believable, as are his fantasies about a former psychiatrist.

The Brutal Telling Audiobook by Louise Penny

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louise Penny) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 06:60:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brutal Telling Subtitle: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel Author: Louise Penny Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 250 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Chaos is coming, old son. With those words the peace of Three Pines is shattered. Everybody goes to Olivier's Bistro - including a stranger whose murdered body is found on the floor. When Chief Inspector Gamache is called to investigate, he is dismayed to discover that Olivier's story is full of holes. Why are his fingerprints all over the cabin that's uncovered deep in the wilderness, with priceless antiques and the dead man's blood? And what other secrets and layers of lies are buried in the seemingly idyllic village? Gamache follows a trail of clues and treasures - from first editions of Charlotte's Web and Jane Eyre to a spiderweb with a word mysteriously woven in it - into the woods and across the continent before returning to Three Pines to confront the truth and the final, brutal telling. Members Reviews: Gamache Doesnt Disappoint Once again, an engrossing story, twisty mystery, and this time with a bittersweet solution. On to the next murder in the very macabre Three Pines. Magic! The Brutal Telling is a magical book. The story line depend the characters and our understanding of them. It is in cosy Three Pines, but the story rambles over Canada. Reading it, I understand why tourists like the Clintons want to visit. Read this book. If you have already read it, listen to it on Audible. outstanding the book get better and better. enjoy the details, complexity so that its not easy to figure out. Just switched it off I tried, I tried to get through it but w 4 hours left I don't like any of the characters and it just seems like another book that has an agenda more than a plot. I just wanted a good temporal mystery. And this was a huge bore.

Jack Knifed Audiobook by Christopher Greyson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Greyson) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 07:39:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jack Knifed Subtitle: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery-Thriller, Book 2 Author: Christopher Greyson Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: Greyson Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Jack felt the familiar burn of shame in his chest. Why do I keep doing this...thinking about her? It was so long ago, but I can't get what happened out of my head. I shouldn't let any of that junk define me, but I still do. I'm driving in circles, caught in some loop that I can't break out of. I want to know why she abandoned me...but some things, I guess, I'll never know.... Handsome police officer Jack Stratton is the "hometown hero cop with a heart of gold". Constant nightmares have forced him to seek answers about his rough childhood and the dark secrets hidden there. With Alice (aka Replacement) by his side, Jack travels to Hope Falls to solve a murder that occurred before he was born. Everyone in the small town remembers the unsolved murder of Steven Ritter, but after 27 years, no one thought that someone would look into it - but they don't know Jack. A heart-rending mystery-thriller about lost love, betrayal, and murder, Jack Knifed will keep you on the edge of your seat. Members Reviews: Wonderful detective suspense mystery! I love this very different 6 novel suspense mystery series. The Kindle versions are free to borrow with my Kindle Unlimited account. I read the first 5 novels in 2015 well before audio versions were available and then had to wait one year to read the 6th (And Then She Was Gone). Books 4 and 5 are not yet available in audio. Each book is stand alone. The Detective Jack Stratton mystery series books are unusual and unorthodox. I like them so much that I want all of them in my Audible library. Jack Stratton was raised in the whorehouse where his mother worked. Now in his mid-20's he is a hero police detective with a heart of gold and very strict moral code to which he holds himself. In this novel he is searching for the father he never met and for his mother's history. There is so much to like about the Jack Stratton series. The character development with the vivid characters is outstanding. Alice, who is called Replacement, is a wonderful young lady who has lived in poverty her entire life and who plays a key role in Jack Knifed. The novels are fast paced and they are fun. Of course, there are also twists and turns. As much as I enjoyed the Kindle version, the Audible version is even better thanks to the narration of Andrew Tell. I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ENTIRE SERIES!! Very entertaining fast paced mystery... This is the third book I've listened to in the Jack Stratton series. These are really good books with with an admirable protagonist. He's a young cop with a hot temper and a soft heart. He grew up in foster care and now lives platonically with a young woman who came to live in the same home after he left. Jack grew up thinking of himself as a throw away child who must not have been worthy of keeping. Him mother was an addict and he didn't know who his father was. In this book he goes to a psych hospital and sees his mother for the first time in about 20 years. She mentions his father's name and that someone killed him. Jack and his friend/roommate go to his mother's hometown to solve a 27 year old mystery. Great read, fast paced and interesting plot. The books in this series do not have to be read in order. Each can be read as a stand alone. Andrew Tell does a very good job narrating. I RECOMMEND this book for an easy listen.

Evans Above Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:14:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evans Above Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Roger Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1056 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Evan Evans is a young police constable who has traded in the violence of city life for idyllic Llanfair, a Welsh village tucked far away from trouble. Nestled among the Snowdonia mountain range, Llanfair looks to Constable Evans like a town forgotten by time, but he quickly learns that even the bucolic countryside has its share of eccentric - and deadly - characters. Evans' new neighbors include two competitive ministers vying for the souls of their flock, one lascivious barmaid, and three other Evanses: Evan-the-Meat, Evans-the-Milk, and Evans-the-Post (whose favorite hobby is to read the mail before he delivers it). Before Evans has time to sort through the complicated relationships and rivalries of his new home, he's called to the scene of a crime as brutal and fearsome as any he encountered in the big city. Two hikers have been murdered on the trails of the local mountain, and Evans must hunt down a vicious killer - who may or may not be linked to the mysterious destruction of Mrs. Powell-Jones' prize-winning tomatoes. Evans Above is the first novel in Rhys Bowen's popular Constable Evans Mystery Series. Members Reviews: Interesting.... A good British cozy/village crime novel. The reader was stylistically very good but a bit plodding. Amazingly the performance improved quite noticeably by just upping the speed to 105%. I do recommend trying it at the higher speed. Another great series! Rhys Bowen's versatility is amazing and she doesn't strike a wrong note in this series set in Wales. The narrator is a bit slow but I finally just put it to 1.25 speed and it was fine. Very enjoyable. Enjoyable Cozy Mystery A great cozy mystery with a Welsh mountain village setting and cast of characters. I picked up a few clues along the way, but their relevance was less obvious than I'd thought. Narrator is wonderful. This doesn't have the light touch of the author's Royal Spyness mysteries but it's no less enjoyable. I'm delighted to have found a new (to me) series to enjoy. Has it all A glimpse of small town Welsh life, great characters you know you'll be able to enjoy for many books in the series, a cozy mystery with a bit of excitement, and from Roger Clark, a gorgeous Welsh voice that just about sings the story. Well done! I hope the rest of the series becomes available! Interesting. Having read Rhys Bowen's Spyness series I thought I would branch out and try her other work. Did not have the lightheartedness of the other series and seemed to move rather slowly.

Cold Wind Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:03:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Wind Subtitle: A Joe Pickett Novel Author: C. J. Box Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1479 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Earl Alden is found dead, dangling from a wind turbine, it's his wife, Missy, who is arrested. Unfortunately for game warden Joe Pickett, Missy is his mother-in- law, a woman he dislikes heartily, and now he doesn't know what to do - especially when the early signs point to her being guilty as sin. But then things happen to make Joe wonder: Is Earl's death what it appears to be? Is Missy being set up? He has the county DA and sheriff on one side, his wife on the other, his estranged friend Nate on a lethal mission of his own, and some powerful interests breathing down his neck. Whichever way this goes... it's not going to be good. Editorial Reviews: C. J. Box's newest best seller, Cold Wind, marks his 11th visit to the popular Joe Pickett series. When we are first introduced to the world of Cold Wind it seems to be this wide expanse of big Wyoming emptiness. The events and characters look to be products of small town thinking and petty local politics. Yet you quickly learn that there's much more going on here. Wind turbines are coming to dominate the landscape and the economy. Unlikely new players are amassing huge fortunes and influence. Where you have money and power in play, you've got just the elements you need for conflict, mystery, and murder. It's against this backdrop that Joe Pickett works as a ranger. Ostensibly his job involves counting wildlife and keeping an eye on the local hunters, yet his role also allows him unique leeway to act both as the law as well as outside the law. David Chandler has now narrated 10 of the Joe Pickett books, so he's very familiar with the New West tone and feel for the series. He has a bit of challenge with the number of characters here, but Joes friend Nate stands out. Nate plays counterpoint to Joe they're two sides of the same coin. Where Joe is the thoughtful family man, Nate is the badass wild card unfettered by society and living by his own moral code. You see this particularly in Chandler's voicing of the characters. Where Joe is the everyman voice of reason, Nate is the low menacing whisper of raw emotion and animal drives. In many ways Cold Wind is reminiscent of an old established genre of storytelling that's populated Western literature for generations. It used to be the promise of the gold rush, then conflicts over cattle, then it was the oil boom; now the next big thing shaping the Western provinces is wind power. With Cold Wind, C. J. Box helps continue this proud American tradition of individualism and justice. Cleo Creech Members Reviews: Excellent, edge of my seat the whole time The action starts right from the beginning and the suspense is tight and keeps you glued to the audio long after you should be doing something else. Literally listened to this book every chance I got until it was finished and right to the end was captured by it. C.J. Box is a very talented writer and this latest installment in the Joe Pickett saga may be the best in the series, which says a lot since the series is so good. The narration is great, the story spellbinding I would recommend this book without a single reservation. Already looking forward to the next in the series. New West We could always count on C.J. Box for great plots and his characters are unforgettable. Now, in COLD WIND, he also nails the nuanced ambiance of the real Wyoming, geographically and politically.

Two Graves Audiobook by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Preston) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:28:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Graves Author: Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child Narrator: Rene Auberjonois Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3209 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: After his wife, Helen, is brazenly abducted before his eyes, Special Agent Pendergast furiously pursues the kidnappers, chasing them across the country and into Mexico. But then, things go terribly, tragically wrong; the kidnappers escape; and a shattered Pendergast retreats to his New York apartment and shuts out the world. But when a string of bizarre murders erupts across several Manhattan hotels - perpetrated by a boy who seems to have an almost psychic ability to elude capture - NYPD Lieutenant D'Agosta asks his friend Pendergast for help. Reluctant at first, Pendergast soon discovers that the killings are a message from his wife's kidnappers. But why a message? And what does it mean? When the kidnappers strike again at those closest to Pendergast, the FBI agent, filled anew with vengeful fury, sets out to track down and destroy those responsible. His journey takes him deep into the trackless forests of South America, where he ultimately finds himself face to face with an old evil that - rather than having been eradicated - is stirring anew... and with potentially world-altering consequences. Confucius once said: "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves." Pendergast is about to learn the hard way just how true those words still ring. Members Reviews: Whiplash from the emotional rollercaster Everyone you care about shows up in the conclusion of this riveting trilogy. From the first chapters, you are thrown left and right from one event to the next. You barely recover from a harrowing drop to only experience a jolt up then down as the plot spirals twists your emotional gut like a taffy puller. This Prendergast novel is far and away among the best. This is Lincoln and Childs second trilogy within the Prendergast series. The first one, starting with Brimstone and ending with Book of the Dead, was fabulous. This trilogy, starting with Fever Dreams is even better -- you can believe it. I give outstanding marks to Rene Auberjonis, the voice of series. His steady guiding tone makes the story seamless and enjoyable as always. One of the best things about the Prendergast series is all of the characters are multi-dimensional. This trilogy humanizes Prendergast is a way that was badly needed. Good job authors in anticipating the needs from your audience. I have come to know these characters and enjoy seeing how they evolve. Its hard to believe that the authors were able to get so much backstory into this action packed plot. I warn you, you wont always get what you want, but as the song goes, youll get what you need. Two Graves a must, must, listen! Round Robin Stories Any additional comments? I was extremely disappointed with the quality of the plot in this book. These authors are far better than this. There is a hodge podge of all the characters in the series and you are bounced from one feeble story to another without them meaning anything to the other. Pendergrast is not the strong character that we've grown to know and enjoy - he's turned into a miserable weakling that we are supposed to believe is driven to the brink of suicide by the death of someone that he's not even sure if he loves anymore?? The inclusion of all the characters made me feel like I was watching a ping pong match and wondering if there was ever going to be a tie-in or just a book of 4 or 5 stories taking place.

The Skeleton in the Closet Audiobook by Angie Fox

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angie Fox) — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:18:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Skeleton in the Closet Subtitle: Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Angie Fox Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 781 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: From New York Times best seller Angie Fox, the second book in the new Southern Ghost Hunter mysteries. A haunted library is no place for a girl who can see ghosts, but when Verity Long stumbles on a dead body in the middle of the main reading room, she has to believe someone...even a dead someone...must have witnessed the crime. Her ghostly sidekick, Frankie, warns her to stay out of it. The very alive, very handsome deputy sheriff Ellis Wydell inadvertently places her directly in the middle of it. And her ex-fiancé, Ellis' brother, is back with an agenda of his own. Undaunted, Verity presses forward, uncovering scandalous secrets, long-forgotten ghosts, and a shocking trail of clues that places her directly in the path of a killer. Members Reviews: Loved It! I'm really surprised at how much I enjoy this series. The characters and plot are well-developed and realistic. The small town atmosphere and attitudes ring true and add to the humor of the story. I also enjoy the paranormal aspect of the book. Frankie provides lots of comic relief. He's one of my favorite characters in the book. I look forward to the next book. Great to keep your mind off exercising I like all of Angie Fox's books they're fun and I like the way the Tavia performs it. It becomes quite imaginable. Love to get lost in the story while I'm exercising. Wonderful presentation! I was enthralled! I couldn't stop listening! It was an amazing story. I kept guessing till the end who the murderer was. Very well read. I recommend this book to all my friends. Happy listening! Fun story, good pace, great characters Where does The Skeleton in the Closet rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? There are complex plots, complex characters, and just fun books. This book was fun, not deep but I am glad I listened. What other book might you compare The Skeleton in the Closet to and why? Juliet Blackwell, "If Walls Could Talk" they are both light mystery/ romance. Just fun diversions while you work. Have you listened to any of Tavia Gilberts other performances before? How does this one compare? I seek out books by Tavia Gilbert. Tavia is why I bought this book, I was searching books that she performed. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No, it is light. A feel good book and some laughs. Great development of the characters in the Series I am really enjoying this little series and I especially like how much romance is actually second-hand to the stories as a whole. In Skeleton in the Closet, we learn a lot more about the characters we met in Southern Spirits and get to know the town Sugarland, Tennessee a little better. Verity Long and Gangster-Ghost Frankie are back at it again to help solve a murder but this time Verity actually stumbles upon the body and the mystery. I really enjoy the fact the author does such a good job of giving the ghost characters as much life and detail as the living characters. The murder in this story seems simple but the story does get complex and really grabs your attention.

The Girls in the Water Audiobook by Victoria Jenkins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victoria Jenkins) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:20:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girls in the Water Subtitle: Detectives King and Lane, Book 1 Author: Victoria Jenkins Narrator: Katie Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Two gone. One whose past could kill her. When the body of Lola Evans is found in a local park on a cold winter's morning, Detective Alex King and her new recruit Chloe Lane are called in to lead the hunt for the killer. Days later, a second girl goes missing. It seems the two shared a troubled history, and were members of the same support group. Who is the monster preying on these vulnerable girls? As the detectives start to piece together the clues, Chloe realizes that she too is in danger - as she uncovers secrets about her own brother's death, which someone will kill to keep hidden. Alex and Chloe are soon fighting for their lives, and in a race against time to reach the next victim, before it's too late. Chilling and totally compelling with an utterly surprising twist, The Girls in the Water is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Sarah Hilary, and Patricia Gibney. Members Reviews: Great book! Solid writing start to finish. Great character development. interesting plot. Narrator does a wonderful job too. Tell not show? Oh dear. Where was the editor? Everything is told not shown and not only that , it is told again and again, as if the reader is not able to remember anything for more than a couple of minutes. meh...
Narrator was mediocre. Characters were underdeveloped. Ending felt stilted. Just never really got into it. First half boring, 2nd better The first half of this book was not much of a murder mystery. I would define it a character study. Mostly all about the personal relationships and problems in the lives of all the troubled characters. I kept thinking "when does the mystery start?" Finally about 3/4 into the book everything started to move forward and got a bit more exciting. All of the mysteries and questions get answered in the end and it turned out a bit surprising. my advise is skim the first 3/4. Almost wish it were longer. I didn't see the ending coming. Good and not so predictable. looking forward to the next read by author.

In This Bright Future Audiobook by Peter Grainger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Grainger) — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:09:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In This Bright Future Subtitle: DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 5 Author: Peter Grainger Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 336 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Two weeks of rest and recuperation - that's what the doctor ordered. Detective Sergeant DC Smith could listen to some music, make some of his own, and maybe even catch up on his reading; he is almost looking forward to it. And then there is a knock on the door. It's only his next-door neighbor, but it is the beginning of a sequence of events that will bring him face to face with some of the darkest episodes and the most dangerous people from his own past. This is Smith's fifth investigation, but this time it's personal. Members Reviews: Best (so far) of a great series I have enjoyed this entire series on Audible and was looking forward to this book's release - which was perfectly timed for me being flat on my back for a few days. Alas I finished the book in one day which is the best endorsement I can give. Somewhat different from the rest of the series but an excellent story with usual excellent narration. One of the very few books I gave five stars in each category. Looking forward to the next book. Best novel in a marvelous detective series! Detective thrillers do not get better than In the Bright Future! This is Book 5 in the English detective DC Smith series. Smith is on forced leave and he goes to Northern Ireland and deals with people from his past. Gildart Jackson does his usual wonderful job of narration. If you like the mystery/thriller genre, this is a must listen novel. It's definitely one of the best of the year. Brilliant series this is one of my favorite books in the series. I love the writing. lots of background information and character development. I highly recommend this. Best yet. I like the other books in this series that are available on audible but this one, in my opinion, is the best. I was a teen living in the USA during the riots in Northern Ireland and remember (vaguely) children being sent here so that they could get a break from the fighting. Not only was this a great story but it educated me on what was really happening during that time. I hope another D.C. Smith story is available soon. A MUST READ The best yet. D.C. Smith faces old ghosts from his past. This book covers 30 years his early years and his recent life. Woven together in a riveting story. As always in DC Smith stories are multi layered stories and the characters are well developed.

White Nights: A Thriller Audiobook by Ann Cleeves

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Cleeves) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:30:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: White Nights: A Thriller Subtitle: Shetland, Book 2 Author: Ann Cleeves Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 868 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In this second audiobook of the Shetland Quartet to feature Inspector Jimmy Perez, the launch of an exhibition at The Herring House art gallery is disturbed by a stranger who bursts into tears, then claims not to remember who he is or where he comes from. The next day he's found dead, wearing a clown's mask. Set in mid-summer, the audiobook captures the unsettling nature of a landscape where the sun never quite sets and where people are not as they first seem. Members Reviews: Totally input-down-able! More please! Any additional comments? I was first introduced to Anne Cleeves' Shetland series via the BBC's televised series, which I loved. The books are much much better and beautifully read by Gordon Griffin, whose accent is spot-on but remains perfectly accessible to non-Scots. The mystery remained whole until the last fifteen minutes and I would have never guessed the identity of the culprit. But added to the suspense, there is the unfolding of Jimmy Perez, the main detective's, new romance with Fran, as well as the wonderful sense of place and an introduction to the Shetland Island's customs. I thoroughly recommend this audiobook. Picked up where last one left off... This beautifully strange world of characters just this side of cliche, but far enough to this side to be believable and interesting and unpredictable. Could be any place really...once you open the doors and look inside the secret lives of the inhabitants. Wonderful! I'm an enthusiastic fan of mysteries and police procedurals. This book is both those things and much more. This is one of the best series I have read. The author does a superb job of describing Shetland and creating a cast of fascinating characters. Time is taken to describe a number of characters in some detail. If you are looking for an "action packed" story with a high body count, this isn't it. There is a complex mystery that I wasn't able to figure out ahead of time. The pace may seem slow, but everything that happens moves the story along. Gordon Griffin is one of the best narrators I have encountered. I'm sure his narration added a great deal to my enjoyment of this book. I plan to listen to all of the books in this series, and I expect it will be a bit of a let down when I finish the last one. A Great Mystery but not a Thriller! Which was a good thing for me - I can't take thrillers and almost didn't buy this one because of that designation. I got it anyway because I loved Raven Black and had been waiting for the sequel. The mystery starts at the very beginning of the book. I was totally baffled. Many threads must be unraveled before the explanation can revealed. I found the solution very satisfying and enjoyed the book, just not as much as the first in the series, which is why I only gave this one four stars. I loved the narrator in Raven Black. He does a fine job in this one but there was often a creepy quality in his voice which I didn't remember from the first book and which I didn't really like in this one. Also, I don't know if the narrator is old or young but often the characters sounded older than I thought they should. The narration shifts in point of view from character to character and the author delves deeply into the thoughts of whoever the focus is on at the moment.

Sue Grafton GHI Gift Collection Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:25:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sue Grafton GHI Gift Collection Subtitle: 'G' Is for Gumshoe, 'H' Is for Homicide, 'I' Is for Innocent Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Here together for the first time in audio, Santa Teresa P.I. Kinsey Millhone is still on the case. "G" Is for Gumshoe Kinsey Millhone's 33 birthday brings about final renovations to her apartment, a new case, and the top slot on Tyrone Patty's hit list. Obviously, it would turn out to be a birthday to remember. "H" Is for Homicide To the cops, the death of claims adjuster Parnell Perkins looked like a robbery gone sour; to Kinsey Millhone, it looks strangely suspicious. As the evidence leads Kinsey to insurance scammer Bibianna Diaz, she must race to get to her before Bibianna's spurned and violent suitor, Raymond Maldonado, does. "I" Is for Innocent Kenneth Voight thought that justice had not been served when David Barney was acquitted in the shooting death of Voight's ex-wife, Isabelle. Five years later, Voight is the plaintiff in a civil suit in which Barney stands accused of Isabelle's wrongful death. When Voight hires Kinsey to gather the necessary damning evidence, a simple civil case becomes a deadly hunt for someone who once got away with murder - and may again. Members Reviews: GOOD LISTENING SUE GRAFTON'S ALPHABET BOOKS ARE ENJOYABLE LISTENING. WHEN I TRAVEL, I ALWAYS TAKE KINSEY (MAIN CHARACTER) WITH ME. HAVING A PACKAGE OF THREE BOOKS IN ONE, I ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY OF GOOD LISTENING AVAILABLE. mystery these are some of the best books that I have listened to. To bad that we don't have more than 26 letters Always amazing The late Sue Grafton is one of the world's most talented writers. I am so very glad I got to read every book of hers more than 5x's each. I am not really happy with gk's reading of ghi I was not happy with you Judy Kay reading of the series G H I in fact I bought the other book to finish the series i is her innocence because I did not like tdk's reading and also the abridged part of the book Three great yarn's. Judy Kaye has the perfect voice for Kinsey Milhone. Much better than Mary Phieffer. Great background for chores.

Mistaken Identity Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:56:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mistaken Identity Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Kate Burton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 424 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: With the spellbinding crime fiction masterwork Mistaken Identity, Lisa Scottoline rocketed onto the New York Times best-seller list - and she's remained there ever since! A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, this classic from the beloved Edgar Award-winning author once again leads listeners down the gritty streets of Philadelphia and into the offices of the law firm of Rosato & Associates. When a new client who's been accused of murder - and who bears an astonishing resemblance to Bennie Rosato - asks the crusading criminal defense attorney to take her case, Bennie finds herself entangled in a sticky web of murder, corruption, and violence that threatens to reveal the shocking truth about her own past. If you haven't listened to Lisa Scottoline before, Mistaken Identity will prove to you what her many fans already know: Nobody does it better! Members Reviews: Great story! Great ending as well and that's all I will say so as not to spoil it! Five stars all around! I was nervous after I'd purchased the book then saw the reviews not liking the ending but thankfully I don't agree with them. Suspense to the end Another Lisa Scottoline great. A thriller to the end. Highly recommend this book along with all of her other masterpieces. Mistaken Identity This story had many twist .It keeps you gripped and wondering what might happen next. I so enjoyed listening to this book. I will be sure to check out more of her books in the future! I didn't love it Good Narrator, a bit slow. I may try more. the ending was disappointing. Another good one! Once again Lisa creates a mystery that slowly unfolds. I love that I don't know everything until the very end.

Trophy Hunt Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:33:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trophy Hunt Subtitle: A Joe Pickett Novel Author: C. J. Box Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-13-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1203 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's an idyllic late-summer day in Saddlestring, Wyoming, and game warden Joe Pickett is fly-fishing with his two daughters when he stumbles upon the mutilated body of a moose. Whatever - or whoever - attacked the animal was ruthless: half the animal's face has been sliced away, the skin peeled back from the flesh. Shaken by the sight, Joe starts to investigate what he hopes in an isolated incident. Days later, after the discovery of a small herd of mutilated cattle, Joe realizes this is something much more terrifying than he could have imagined. Local authorities are quick to label the attacks the work of a grizzly bear, but Joe knows otherwise. The cuts on the moose and the cattle were too clean, too precise, to have been made by jagged teeth. Are the animals only practice for a killer about to move on to another, more challenging prey? Soon afterward, Joe's worst fears are confirmed. The bodies of two men are found within hours of each other, in separate locations, their wounds eerily similar to those found on the moose and cattle. There's a vicious killer, a modern-day Jack the Ripper, on the loose in Saddlestring - and it appears his rampage is just beginning. Members Reviews: The first CJ Box book I read Where does Trophy Hunt rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top five, easily. What was one of the most memorable moments of Trophy Hunt? When it gets 'western.' Anything with Joe and Nate Romanowski with his cal. .454 Casullthe final showdown at the trailer. Which character as performed by David Chandler was your favorite? Joe Pickett, I've gotten used to listening to Chandler as Joe and he does a very good job. Kudos to the characterizations of Mary Beth, Nate and Sheriff Bynum His characterization of Bynum makes your skin crawl. You either hate him or are beyond extremely annoyed with him. There's no way you can like Bynum. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There were a couple of 'gotcha' moments with the cattle/moose mutilations. When I first encountered this book, I thought, "CJ Box is Wyoming's answer to S. Florida's Carl Hiassen." (He isn't.) This one is a little more 'woo woo' than most of his books. Still, a good solid mystery. Twistingly Complex This is my 4th or 5th Joe Picket novel by C.J. Box. And this may be the most complex plot of them all, growing deeper and deeper. Box knows how to build tension, picking up the pace as the climax nears until I find myself grasping for excuses to drive somewhere, run an errand, anything to have time to listen to more of the story. Besides the main characters, Box creates amazingly memorable secondary characters, such as Not Ike, one of two black men in the town who people constantly mix up. One is Ike, and his cousin becomes known as Not Ike. Where does he come up with this stuff? It all adds to the deep realism that makes me feel like I've been to Saddlestring, Wyoming and met these people. Great story. Highly recommended. Stay sharp or you'll miss a major clue Lots of bad boys and girls in this story but Joe and his wife still believe in truth and honor, He sheriff continues to be less than honorable. Joes friend Nick continues to walk on the edge but continues to put his life on the line for Joe.

Caught Audiobook by Harlan Coben

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harlan Coben) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:35:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Caught Author: Harlan Coben Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie, Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1487 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: From the number-one New York Times best-selling master of suspense comes a fast-paced, emotion-packed novel about guilt, grief, and our capacity to forgive. Seventeen-year-old Haley McWaid is a good girl, the pride of her suburban New Jersey family, captain of the lacrosse team, headed off to college next year with all the hopes and dreams her doting parents can pin on her. Which is why, when her mother wakes one morning to find that Haley never came home the night before, and three months quickly pass without word from the girl, the community assumes the worst. Wendy Tynes is a reporter on a mission, to identify and bring down sexual predators via elaborate and nationally televised sting operations. Working with local police on her news program Caught in the Act, Wendy and her team have publicly shamed dozens of men by the time she encounters her latest target. Dan Mercer is a social worker known as a friend to troubled teens, but his story soon becomes more complicated than Wendy could have imagined. In a novel that challenges as much as it thrills, filled with the astonishing tension and unseen suburban machinations that have become Coben's trademark, Caught tells the story of a missing girl, the community stunned by her loss, the predator who may have taken her, and the reporter who suddenly realizes she can't trust her own instincts about this story - or the motives of the people around her. Members Reviews: Couldn't finish it I have several hundred books in my Audible library and this may be the worst. Don't know how much of it is the narrator, though. All the male characters sound like Mae West. Just awful. Had to delete it without finishing, and I usually slog through it no matter how bad it is. Duped It's hard for me to say 100% how I feel about this book due to the bait and switch with the narrator. I pick my audiobooks extremely carefully, just as often due to the narrator or quality of narration. This particular reader, Carrington MacDuffie I had never heard of so... I played the sample. After hearing a male narrator with a pleasant enough sounding voice, I purchased the book. Due to the fact that the actual narrators name could be either male or female, I naturally assumed it was male because of the sample provided. Wrong. As far as I can tell the sample reader only reads the lead-in, although I can't be positive he does not appear anywhere else due to the fact it is unlistenable. There are certain genres and titles where a female narrator is just fine, but in my opinion they tend to caricaturize male voices, making them sound ridiculous. Picture your mom talking to you sternly as a child. This one is no different. Women characters sound just fine, but the males to a man sound like a bad noir film. I am disappointed Mr Coben did not choose Scott Brick, but at least he did not attempt to read it himself again. The story seems interesting, but the misleading sample really left a bad taste in my mouth. So, members beware: The sample is not the narrator! Agree and Disagree with other reviewers Yes the narration was pretty bad, ok, really bad. The story however, I liked for the following reasons: the premise of someone being accused of molestation and the what if they are innocent conflict is interesting, the realistic portrayal of the relationship between the mother and her teen son was very dear really, and because I recently saw on J.

The Highway Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:48:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Highway Author: C. J. Box Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-30-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 779 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author of Blue Heaven and Back of Beyond, C.J. Box, comes a gripping new thriller. When teenagers Danielle and Gracie Sullivan take a clandestine car trip to visit their friend in Montana, little do they know it's the last time anyone will ever hear from them again. The girls and their car simply vanish. Cody Hoyt, who's just lost his job and has fallen off the wagon after a long stretch of sobriety, is in no condition to investigate. But his son Justin, who the girls were going to visit, and his former partner, Cassie Dewell, convince him to drive south to their last known location. As Cody makes his way to the remote stretch of Montana highway where the girls went missing, Cassie discovers that there have been scores of similar disappearances in the state. There's a serial killer out there roaming the highways, and Cody and Cassie must find him before he takes more lives. Members Reviews: The dark side Would you try another book from C.J. Box and/or Holter Graham? I have read every book C.J. has written and am a big fan. The Highway seemed to take a turn to the dark side and I did not like it, very disturbing and obviously will have a sequel. If youve listened to books by C.J. Box before, how does this one compare? Not as good, too dark. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? disappointment What a twist I am not sure how I will write this review without giving away any plot spoilers, but I promise not to give anything away even at the risk of being to vague for a decent review. This book takes off on some familiar ground and is very entertaining and is obviously setting the stage for another well done, thought provoking, C.J. Box thriller. Bam! out of nowhere something happens that changes the course of all the following events, and I cannot talk about it or it will impact your experience with this book, and I cannot mention the downstream events either, or it will lead you to an obvious plot spoiler. Suffice it to say that Box is one of my favorite authors, he writes great characters and involves them in suspenseful thrillers intelligently written around colorful locals in the American west. I think C.J. Box has yet to write a bad book, and this book continues the unbroken streak. Highly recommended Excellent story. Great Narration. Fast paced story. CJ Box is one of my favorites. This one is a bit sad, but overall a great listen. Not my CJ Box What disappointed you about The Highway? Not you typical CJ Box and Joe Pickett sort of book Would you ever listen to anything by C.J. Box again? Very questionable. What do you think the narrator could have done better? Okay - couldn't get past the story line. No, No, No!!!! The first Cody Hoyt book was terrific, and I was looking forward to following him through a new story, but this was a huge letdown. The primary reason is one I can't share because it would ruin it for anyone who still wants to read the book, but it was a major upset and just plain disappointing ... tell me if you don't agree. Secondary reasons are that the "bad guy" was (a) just too creepy and unpleasant and (b) got way too much focus; the backup detective was very uninteresting and had the depth of a mud puddle; the back story about Hoyt's problems with his superiors was piecemeal and had little heft.

Winter Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:14:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winter Prey Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-10-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2049 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Few writers have explored the human dark side with as much insight and power - and in Winter Prey, his shattering New York Times best-seller, Sandford tells his most ice-blooded tale of all. Minneapolis Lieutenant Lucas Davenport has tracked killers in cities across America. But even he may be unprepared to face the savage murderer hunting human prey in the Wisconsin woods this winter. Members Reviews: Very entertaining Where does Winter Prey rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? 8 It is a well written story, that have you guessing untill the end. What was one of the most memorable moments of Winter Prey? Finding out who the killer was, & why he wanted to kill a particular person Which character as performed by Richard Ferrone was your favorite? Dr Weather Karkeenan Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No. But it made me gasp a couple of times Any additional comments? Sloan's voice is not always the same, but the entire story is good and engaging. Good for going down the highway Davenport...'nuff said Would you consider the audio edition of Winter Prey to be better than the print version? I love Mr. Ferrone's performance. Who was your favorite character and why? I love Weather Have you listened to any of Richard Ferrones other performances before? How does this one compare? I've only heard him as the narrator of this series and so far, I can't imagine another narrator. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I found myself getting emotional when Weather described her parents and when the yellow haired girl ... (don't want to spoil it!) Any additional comments? Great. Can't wait for the next one. So glad this one came out on audible. I'd skipped this one because it wasn't out on audible. I had the intention of going back latter and getting a kindle copy. Then it popped up last week and I grabbed it up. I'm so glad it came through on audible before I bought the kindle copy. This was really good. Lots of tension. Great story. Richard Ferrone does a really good job narrating the series. I'm glad it looks like he's doing the entire series. There are still some holes in front of me in this series and hopefully they'll fill in before I get to them. ... when Lucas met Winter ... Would you listen to Winter Prey again? Why? Sure, I enjoy a re-listen to the entire Prey series, you pick up little things you may have missed or look forward to the scenes & dialog that you remember. Either way, while waiting for the NEXT prey novel I enjoy a revisit to Minneapolis any time. What did you like best about this story? Winter Prey has a good plot line of its own to keep your interest, but this is the one where Lucas meets Weather. It adds to his back story and gives you more insight to Lucas' personal life. Have you listened to any of Richard Ferrones other performances before? How does this one compare? Many ... he is a wonderful narrator, and for me ... he IS Lucas Davenport. He delivers Lucas' lines exactly how I expect them to be spoken. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Lucas gets shot, in the throat ... he can't breathe ... can Weather step in, in time ... Any additional comments? Everyone should add the Prey series to their wish lists. Ferrone does excellent narration! Great book! Loved the twists and turns in this one.

Endangered Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 01:26:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Endangered Author: C. J. Box Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1913 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times - best-selling writer C. J. Box returns with a thrilling new novel featuring Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett. She was gone. Joe Pickett had good reason to dislike Dallas Cates, even if he was a rodeo champion, and now he has even more: Joe's 18-year-old ward, April, has run off with him. And then comes even worse news: The body of a girl has been found in a ditch along the highway - alive but just barely, the victim of blunt-force trauma. It is April, and the doctors aren't sure if she'll recover. Cates denies having anything to do with it - says she ran away from him, too - and there's evidence that points to another man. But Joe knows in his gut who's responsible. What he doesn't know is the kind of danger he's about to encounter. Cates is bad enough, but Cates' family is like none Joe has ever met before. Joe's going to find out the truth even if it kills him. But this time it just might. Members Reviews: Another great Chuck Box book!!! I have a couple of complaints with this book as well as with all of his books. My first complaint is that his books are so enjoyable it is very hard to stop listening to them. Because of this I lose one night of sleep in order to finish the book. My second complaint is that because it takes less than 24 hours to listen to the book I have to wait another 6 months to a year before the next book is released. Thanks Chuck for another great listen! Love narrator David Chandler! Best one yet Great story line. Loved the crazy family with the mother in complete control of her boys. Crazy at its best. Excellent! I'm a big fan of the CJ Box series and this one did not disappoint. I could not put it down and recommend it to all the Joe Pickett fans. Five stars! Best in Joe Pickett series yet. This story line was great and kept you thinking trying to put all the pieces together unit the end. Very good job of blending all the elements and characters. Another great novel in the Joe Pickett series. C J Box has kept me very entertained couldn't stop listening. Listened to the whole book non stop.

Hidden Order Audiobook by Brad Thor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brad Thor) — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:00:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hidden Order Author: Brad Thor Narrator: Armand Schultz Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2222 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Action-packed from the start, Hidden Order demonstrates yet again why Brad Thor is the "master of thrillers". A string of high-profile kidnappings has Washington, D.C., in a frenzy. When the victims begin turning up dead, frenzy turns to panic. And when the ransom demand is finally made public, panic will turn to terror. In Brad Thor's riveting new thriller, the stakes have never been higher, nor the lines between good and evil so hard to discern. Members Reviews: Not what I expected from the author What could Brad Thor have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Just not up to his normal standard. Too much history and a general lack of action. Would you listen to another book narrated by Armand Schultz? yes Any additional comments? Normally I really enjoy his books, but not this one. Sloooow What disappointed you about Hidden Order? I'm a huge Brad Thor fan and have enjoyed all his books but was left some what disappointed with this one. I felt the pace of this one was very slow and found myself speeding through parts. It was forever before there was some action. Waiting for this book to start.... I waited for this book to start and it never did. Scott Harvath has a great resume and occasional tough language but as a character in this book (and much of the series) he is a non factor. In this book, the much better story line was taking place elsewhere. Brad Thor seems to like strong women and builds all of these stories around those women and how they save the day. Let's either make Harvath the hardcore hero or leave him out of the books altogether. So, if you come to this book looking for a Mitch Rapp or a Jack Reacher then move along. There is nothing to see here. On a positive note, Brad Thor does a good job of weaving history into his books. Such a good job in fact that it is much more compelling the his own work of fiction. disappointing I happen to be a great fan of Brad Thor's novels. I love Harvath and his adventures. This was more of a police procedural and history lesson (which is great, as long as that is what you like). The story was very interesting and the information, which I am certain is true, is frightening, however I like Scott in action and kicking a**. He seemed too domesticated in this novel, a back seat character. just didn't like this one. What would have made Hidden Order better? this was more a hardy boys mystery combined with a history class. I appreciated the lesson on the federal reserve and american history. however, there virtually no suspense and no action. I expect more from a harvath novel. ive read them all...this is the only one i would not recommend. I think I miss mitch rapp already. What do you think your next listen will be? maybe go back and re-read some of the rapp books. Did Armand Schultz do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? armand does good overall and does some of the characters very well. however, only george guidall (sp?) can capture the essence of harvath. same goes for mitch rapp. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? pure dissatisfaction. Any additional comments? I hope mr. thor takes scot harvath back to his roots in his next book. and hopefully, George guidall will tell us the story.

True Blue Audiobook by David Baldacci

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Baldacci) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:29:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Blue Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1832 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Mason "Mace" Perry was a firebrand cop on the D.C. police force until she was kidnapped and framed for a crime. She lost everything - her badge, her career, her freedom-and spent two years in prison. Now she's back on the outside and focused on one mission: to be a cop once more. Her only shot to be a true blue again is to solve a major case on her own, and prove she has the right to wear the uniform. But even with her police chief sister on her side, she has to work in the shadows: A vindictive U.S. attorney is looking for any reason to send Mace back behind bars. Then Roy Kingman enters her life. Roy is a young lawyer who aided the poor until he took a high-paying job at a law firm in Washington. Mace and Roy meet after he discovers the dead body of a female partner at the firm. As they investigate the death, they start uncovering surprising secrets from both the private and public world of the nation's capital. Soon, what began as a fairly routine homicide takes a terrifying and unexpected turn-into something complex, diabolical, and possibly lethal. Members Reviews: No connection to new heroine True Blue introduces a new central character Mace Perry. You have to suspend belief further than normal with this storyline. Mace is a (supposedly) framed ex-con cop who has a sister that is chief of the DC police. On her release from prison Mace and her sister committ felony after felony to solve a murder that Mace has no connection with other than her sister is the chief. Mace also teams up with a lawyer and solve the case faster than the entire police squad. There are also ridiculous scenes where the lawyer saves their lives from a killing gang in the bad side of town by challenging the gang leader to game of a basketball. The FBI and CIA also make their way into the story in a way that only the most ardent conspiracy theory buff would appreciate or believe. The largest drawback to me was that I did not like the Mace Perry character. She was porrayed as a action first, think last character with bad judgement. Her actions and reckless behavior were not worthy of a real policeman and she continually placed those close to her in danger for poor reasons. Read the other Baldacci books for much better story lines and characters you can like. Really bad especially from an author I have enjoyed in the past. What happened? It is so poorly plotted and the characters not as described. I would think that Mace really would have been a gritty, hardened police officer turned con. THAT character would have been interesting. Wish I had read Roberts review before purchase. Another Disappointed Fan Count me in the club of disappointed Baldacci fans. I bought the book on the strength of his previous books. This one was weak. The plot resorts to Baldacci's usual formula of corrupt politicians up to their usual skulduggery. It takes a long time for the plot to unfold, and there are parts of it that don't hang together. They're caught in their corruption by characters that are flat and two-dimensional. Mace: I could care less, send her back to jail. The escape from the refrigerator? Puhleeze! Not even a crumb of believability on the shelves. Roy: what's his motivation? The Captain: a familiar Baldacci stereotype.

The Masquerading Magician Audiobook by Gigi Pandian

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gigi Pandian) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:44:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masquerading Magician Subtitle: An Accidental Alchemist Mystery Author: Gigi Pandian Narrator: Julia Motyka Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1185 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Deciphering an ancient alchemy book is more difficult than Zoe Faust bargained for. She'd much rather be gardening and exploring her new hometown of Portland, Oregon - but time is running out for living gargoyle Dorian Robert-Houdin. If Zoe isn't able to unlock an unusual alchemy book's secrets soon, the French gargoyle will remain awake but trapped in stone forever. When Zoe gives herself a rare night out to attend a classic magic show, she realizes the stage magicians are much more than they seem. A murder at the theater leads back to a string of unsolved robberies and murders in Portland's past - and a mystery far more personal than Zoe and Dorian ever imagined. Members Reviews: Good story but repeating past facts over and over felt like she was writing to someone with memory problems. Good story but repeating past facts over and over felt like she was writing to someone with memory problems. I had to stop listening from the annoyance a few times before I finished the book. Performance - great. Story, good concept needs better execution. The issues I have with this series (and writer) are these: 1. She constantly restates what has already been said, sometimes even in the same or adjoining chapter. This includes the continual harping on her dying friend, restating over and over about Max, her brother, Ambrose and so on. 2. Zoe is 300+ years old, if she spent that much time in her head regretting her past - she'd be in a psych ward somewhere - or would have killed herself. Having said that- when you make it past those points, this book got better than the last for the plot. There we're times in the first book that circumstances were really forced and there were far too many conveniences. Good job on the improvement. Also, is there a more charming character than Dorian (sure, impetuous and sometimes immature for being 150 - but hey - no gargoyle is perfect right?), who just flat out saves Zoe from herself, and us from her character (and tendency) of being overly retrospect? Seriously. A good next novel, looking forward to the improvements continuing - and loved the Poirot references :) Like a tour guide looking backward... I'm truly addicted to this series of books by Gigi Pandian because I love the story. I am unnerved however, by Pandian's insistance on repeating what has come before at east four times in every chapter. Like a tour guide looking backward. I wish she would just let us follow the story she's told without reminding us every few pages what it is she's already written. What happened to Gigi here? I've read/listened to several of Gigi Pandian's books. This one, however, was sluggish, with so much repetition of the facts, that it was boring and I listened to several other books before going back to regretfully finishing it. It's disturbing that a female major character is so whiny, depressed, insecure and with such a lack of personal pride as to live the way she does. Please give this character a lift at some point (when does Anything good happen to her?). Great Story and Read! What made the experience of listening to The Masquerading Magician the most enjoyable? I enjoy most the voices that Julia Motyka does for all of the characters. I don't usually enjoy women readers, but I could listen to Ms. Motyka read the phone book.

Bundle of Trouble Audiobook by Diana Orgain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diana Orgain) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:60:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bundle of Trouble Subtitle: A Maternal Instincts Mystery, Book 1 Author: Diana Orgain Narrator: Diana Orgain Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: First-time mom Kate Connelly is bringing up baby - and bringing down a killer. Kate Connelly may have found the perfect work-from-home Mommy job: private investigator. After all, the hours are flexible, she can bring the baby along on stake-outs, and if youre going to be up all night anyway, you might as well solve some crimes. But when a body is pulled from San Francisco Bay that may be her brother-in-law, Kate must crack the case faster than you can say diaper rash in order to keep her family together. Critic Reviews: Cigars all around( Louise Ure, Shamus Award-winning author, on the new Maternal Instincts mystery series) Members Reviews: A good read I like the book but the reader needs to learn to change her voice better so you can tell who is talking. Not Has bad as some readers. The writer did a good job with story line but made the main character sound like a real flake at times. Overall a good read. Hilarious New Mommy Murdee Solver! So many laugh out loud moments! I got all those crazy new mom jokes & couldn't wait for the main character to catch the murderer! Who knew she would go all ninja to protect her baby!?! Great Audible story. I'm off to re-listen! Ok The main character was relatable and I liked her. The story wasn't bad but I didn't like the profanity and taking the Lords name in vain. I knew who the murderer was from the 1st meeting but that wasn't a deal breaker. I won't be listening to any more from this author. Because of the language. Narrator hurried I'd have gotten more enjoyment from this audible book if the narrator had not tried to read it so fast. A bit more Interpretation, a bit less of a rush. Bundle of trouble The story was hard to follow because it was mysteriously writte and as I was reading this book it was good but difficult some e hat to follow

Catch Me Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:23:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catch Me Subtitle: A Novel Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3918 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In four days, someone is going to kill me.... Detective D. D. Warren is hard to surprise. But a lone woman outside D.D.s latest crime scene shocks her with a remarkable proposition: Charlene Rosalind Carter Grant believes that she will be murdered in four days. And she wants Bostons top detective to handle her death investigation. It will be up close and personal. No evidence of forced entry, no sign of struggle. Charlie tells a chilling story: Each year at 8:00 p.m. on January 21, a woman has died. The victims have been childhood best friends from a small town in New Hampshire; the motive remains unknown. Now only one friend, Charlie, remains to count down her final hours. But as D.D. quickly learns, Charlie Grant doesnt plan on going down without a fight. By her own admission, the girl can outshoot, outfight, and outrun anyone in Boston, which begs the question: Is Charlie the next victim, or the perfect perpetrator? As D.D. tracks a vigilante gunman who is killing pedophiles in Boston, she must also delve into the murders of Charlies friends, racing to find answers before the next gruesome January 21 anniversary. Is Charlie truly in danger, or is she hiding a terrifying secret that may turn out to be the biggest threat of all?In four days, someone is going to kill me. But hes gotta catch me first. Members Reviews: Catch this great thriller This is another excellent thriller by Lisa Gardner. It's the latest in the DD Warren series, and there are references and links to other characters in other books. The premise is interesting: a woman goes to the police for help, believing that she will be murdered in four days' time. That's based on the fact that her two best childhood friends were murdered a year apart on the same day. The story alternates between the first-person perspective of Charlie, the woman who thinks she'll be murdered, and the third-person narration concerning Detective DD Warren. The flip back and forth between first and third person works quite well. I thought I had figured out the plot twist fairly early on, but was completely surprised. This is not one which is easy to figure out. The prologue is, as always, the key to the entire book. Detective DD Warren struggles with her new-found status as the mother of a 10-week old baby, and there is a very realistic and sympathetic portrayal of the challenge of walking the line between family and career. It was a little surprising that she would be back at work only 10 weeks after having given birth, but maybe that's the world of policing in Boston. Charlene ("Charlie") grant is a sympathetic but seriously emotionally damaged character, and the clever use of the first-person narration leaves the listener wondering how much is real and how much is mis-perception or mis-remembrance. It's a very effective use of an interesting narrative tool. There's lots of fascinating information about internet predators and the tricks and skills used by pedophiles and other undesirables. The narration is very well done. Kirsten Potter does a marvellous job with the various voices, and her narration is steady. She's not overly breathy or nasal, and she doesn't mispronounce words or pause in all the wrong places. She contributes to the success of the book. The book is a complete page-turner (well, metaphorically anyway). The whodunnit is a complete surprise,but works very well.

The Fallen Angel: Gabriel Allon, Book 12 Audiobook by Daniel Silva

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Silva) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:41:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fallen Angel: Gabriel Allon, Book 12 Author: Daniel Silva Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2244 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: After narrowly surviving his last operation, Gabriel Allon, the wayward son of Israeli intelligence, has taken refuge behind the walls of the Vatican, where he is restoring one of Caravaggio's greatest masterpieces. But early one morning, he is summoned to St. Peter's Basilica by Monsignor Luigi Donati, the all-powerful private secretary to his Holiness Pope Paul VII. The body of a beautiful woman lies broken beneath Michelangelo's magnificent dome. The Vatican police suspect suicide, though Gabriel believes otherwise. So, it seems, does Donati. But the monsignor is fearful that a public inquiry might inflict another scandal on the Church, and so he calls upon Gabriel to quietly pursue the truth - with one caveat. "Rule number one at the Vatican," Donati said. "Don't ask too many questions." Gabriel learns that the dead woman had uncovered a dangerous secret - a secret that threatens a global criminal enterprise that is looting timeless treasures of antiquity and selling them to the highest bidder. But there is more to this network than just greed. A mysterious operative is plotting an act of sabotage that will plunge the world into a conflict of apocalyptic proportions.... Members Reviews: Fact or Fiction I felt like I was watching an entire season of Homeland. Daniel Silva is a master storyteller and his protagonist, the retired Israeli spy turned art restorer, Gabriel Alon, is constantly being jolted out of retirement to foil yet another murder and solve another mystery. Gabriel jumps from book to book from plot to plot, the quintessential good guy with plenty of guts, charisma and brains. In this book Gabriel is busy restoring a Caravaggio in the Vatican when he is called to solve the murder of Dr. Claudia Andreatti who is found on the marble floor of St. Peters Basilica. Her death, masked as a suicide, looks suspicious. Pope Paul VII put Monsignor Donati, his secretary and right hand man on the case. Enter, Gabriel Alon who carefully examines the body, surroundings and circumstance and springs into action. Familiar characters from Silvas previous novels come into play, Ari Sharom, Uzi Navot and Eli Lavon and of course Gabriels second wife Chiara. Alons search for the murderer takes him from Rome to Paris, Denmark, Vienna, Berlin and of course Israel. His investigation leads him to foil terrorist attacks carefully planned by Hezbollah. There was even a torture scene, which brought to mind the movie Zero Dark Thirty. This book is steeped in the conflict of the Middle East, and it brings forward the reality of the region and the very real problems Israel is up against from neighbouring terrorists. To be honest I felt quite unnerved at the end of Fallen Angel. Although Silvas book is fiction, it hits a little too close to home, and confirms the reality of what is happening to our world. Through the eyes and actions of his characters, Silva verifies that the Middle East war is very real. That part is not fiction. I finished this book on January 27, which is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Being a daughter of two holocaust survivors, Fallen Angel unnerved me.

Jacks Are Wild Audiobook by Christopher Greyson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Greyson) — Tue, 09 May 2017 23:30:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jacks Are Wild Subtitle: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series, Book 3 Author: Christopher Greyson Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Greyson Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Handsome white-knight police officer Jack Stratton is back in this action-packed, thrilling adventure. When his sexy old flame disappears, no one thinks it's suspicious except Jack and one unbalanced witness. Jack feels in his gut that something is wrong. He knows that Marisa has a past, and if it ever caught up with her - it would be deadly. Determined to buck the critics and listen to his instincts, he and his feisty sidekick Alice (aka Replacement) plunge ahead and start tracking down leads, hoping to find Marisa in time. The trail leads them into all sorts of trouble - landing them smack in the middle of an all-out mob war between the Italian Mafia and the Japanese Yakuza. When evidence surfaces that Marisa was kidnapped, Jack must navigate through the warring parties, assassins, and cold-blooded hit men to outwit the cunning kidnappers before it is too late. As the body count rises, the stakes in this game are life and death, with no rules except one - Jacks Are Wild. If you love a strong hero, smart women sleuths, and more twists and turns than a piece of licorice - you have found your book! Members Reviews: Great story with gret narration! Jacks Are Wild is the third novel in the Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller series. I read the entire 6 novel series before any novels were available in audio format. I love this offbeat series about a young police detective raised in a whorehouse where his mother worked as he goes about his job with a heart of gold. This story is about the kidnapping of the woman Jack is dating. My favorite character continues to be Alice (also known as Replacement) who is the enthusiastic young woman Jack rescued and who now shares his apartment in a platonic relationship. Andrew Tell narrates perfectly. Novels 4 and 5 in the series are not yet available in audio, but I hope they will be soon. Great Action and New Characters This audiobook is terrific. Lots of suspense and action. New and old characters blend well and didn't figure out this ending. Now I can't wait for more from this author. Narrator did a great job, too. great book, great series love the characters love the writing great story you really root for the main character. I'm going to continue to read the rest of the series can't wait to hear what happens next A Good Read Ive read a few of Jack Stratton Mysterys and I really enjoy them. All so far have been light, funny and with characters that you enjoy reading about. Most of the time I read Si-Fi and Super Hero books but once in a while I want something different but good and these mysteries hit the spot. If your looking for something fun and light with a few books in the series these are the books for you. Plenty of swearing but no foul language... I like Greyson's books. Plenty of excitement, humor and suspense, but the swearing ruins it for me. No foul language, but still, if you aren't used to it, it just ruins the story. It doesn't take bad language to make a plotline come together. I've never known an author who lost readers because their books did not contain swearing, but I've known a few who lost some because they included it. Deborah Owen, Creative Writing Institute

Murder on the Mind Audiobook by L.L. Bartlett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (L.L. Bartlett) — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:40:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on the Mind Subtitle: The Jeff Resnick Mystery Series, Book 1 Author: L.L. Bartlett Narrator: Steven Barnett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-15 Publisher: Lorraine Bartlett Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Jeff Resnick hardly knew his well-heeled half-brother. But after suffering a fractured skull in a vicious mugging, he reluctantly accepts the fact that he has a long and brutal recovery to face - and his closest of kin can provide him with the time and place to do it. Now, Jeff is haunted by unexplained visions of a heinous crime - a banker, stalked, killed, and eviscerated like a 10-point buck. When Matt Sumner's murder is discovered, a still-recovering Jeff realizes this was what he had seen. Jeff must not only convince himself of his new-found psychic ability, but also his skeptical brother, Richard Alpert. Since Sumner was Richard's banker, both brothers have a stake in finding out what happened. With Richard's reluctant help, Jeff's investigation leads him to Sumner's belligerent family and hard-nosed business associates, none of whom want him snooping around. When Jeff discovers a second victim, he knows he must relentlessly chase his quarry - even if it means risking his brother's life. Members Reviews: Murder On The Mind Intriguing story. Kept my interest throughout. Steven Barnett's a very talented narrator. I highly recommend. Psychic If you could sum up Murder on the Mind in three words, what would they be? Psychic Brain damage Have you listened to any of Steven Barnetts other performances before? How does this one compare? yes I really enjoyed the audio. Steven Barnett really bring the characters to life and the relationship between Jeff and Richard. Any additional comments? This story is well written with believable characters. Excellent story and narration Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would and will be recommending it as it is an excellent story and wonderful narration. What was one of the most memorable moments of Murder on the Mind? One of the most memorable moments was when Jeff convinced his brother to go hunt for the dead man's viscera with him, knowing he couldn't shovel. Have you listened to any of Steven Barnetts other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, I have listened to other Steven Barnett performances, and this is one of my favorite. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I tried to listen to it in on sitting. Good first book in the series. Where does Murder on the Mind rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? As this is the only suspense audio I've read so far, I can't accurately compare it to any I've listened to in another genre as far as a story goes. Comparing quality, I'd say it was very professional. A few I've listened to were not done as well; story or narration. What about Steven Barnetts performance did you like? He did a very good job of distinguishing the different characters. Outstanding in both content and performance! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I will recommend this audiobook to everyone I know. It is one of the very best audiobooks I have ever listened, and I will listen to it again and again. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The author hooked me on the story from the first chapter on.

Dust Audiobook by Patricia Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Cornwell) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:44:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dust Subtitle: Kay Scarpetta, Book 21 Author: Patricia Cornwell Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1383 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: After working one of the worst mass killings in U.S. history, Scarpetta returns home to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Exhausted and ill, she's recovering at home when she receives an unsettling call. The body of a young woman has been discovered on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's rugby field. The victim, a graduate student named Gail Shipman, is oddly draped in ivory linen and posed in a way that is too deliberate to be the killer's first strike. A preliminary examination in the sea of red mud where the body has been left also reveals a bizarre residue that fluoresces blood red, emerald green, and sapphire blue. Physical evidence links the case to a series of uniquely weird homicides in Washington, D.C., where Scarpetta's FBI husband has been deployed to help capture a serial killer dubbed the Capital Murderer. The cases all connect and yet seem to conflict. Gail Shipman was murdered for financial gain - or was she? It will require the usual ensemble of characters to find out the truth, including Scarpetta's sidekick Pete Marino, who has undergone a drastic change in his life that places him center stage in a Cambridge investigation that puts everyone at risk. Members Reviews: Way too much angst What disappointed you about Dust? There was so much self talk that the story got lost. I couldn't remember where I was, in the morgue, at the scene, at Scarpetta's home? She would go on about things past or what she was worried about or how someone else might feel ad nauseum. It isn't that I wanted a cold just the facts story but it was so lengthy and the whinneyness of it got overwhelming.Cornwell has been moving in this direction for some time now and this was just too much. I didn't want to listen to it anymore at one point. I stuck it out and it got a little better near the end. What could Patricia Cornwell have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? This book could have been several hours shorter easily. I would not cut out any of the storyline but an editor should have slashed heavily at all the inner dialogue that went on. Yes Lucy has a big truck, great, I'm got it, I don't need to be told 16 times. What do you think the narrator could have done better? I have a windows phone and I can't change the speed so that colors it somewhat for me. If I could have sped it up I think I would have had no issues with the narrator. At the speed I have listen it was too slow. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It has the characters that we've come to know so well. But it just didn't hold my interest. Any additional comments? So far my least favorite of the Scarpetta series. If this had been the first book I would not have bought others. I give up I keep trying new Scarpetta books, Cornwell is just too full of herself to write an engaging mystery...the series that made her. The story wasn't bad, if it hadn't been for her need to write an epic novel maybe she could get back to basics. I suspect the over inflated ego and self importance of Kay Scarpetta is a reflection of the writer. To bad, but I won't be wasting anymore time or money on Ms. Cornwell's literary illusions. What happened to Scarpetta? I was terribly disappointed in this book. I've read everything by Ms. Cornwell and I love this series.

Blood Memory Audiobook by Greg Iles

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Greg Iles) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:09:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Memory Author: Greg Iles Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1492 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Cat's latest case involves a disturbing murder in New Orleans. Banishing her personal demons, she focuses on the potential killer, until one morning she's paralyzed by a panic attack at a grisly murder scene. Praying the attack is a onetime event, she continues her job as a consultant to the New Orleans Police Department, but when another victim dies in the same shocking way - raising fears that a serial killer is at large - Cat blacks out over the victim's mutilated corpse. Suspended from the FBI task force, plagued by nightmares, and at odds with her married lover - a homicide detective - Cat finally reaches her breaking point. In a desperate effort to regain control over a life spiraling out of control, Cat retreats to her hometown of Natchez, Mississippi. But her family's secluded antebellum estate provides no sanctuary. When some of Cat's forensic chemicals are spilled in her childhood bedroom, two bloody footprints are revealed. This sight shocks her more than any corpse she has seen in her career. Cat's father was murdered when she was eight years old, but she always believed the crime occurred in the garden outside their home. The bloody footprints suggest otherwise. Driven by this fragment of her past, Cat attempts a forensic reconstruction of the decades-old crime, even as developments with the New Orleans task force pull her back into the case she left behind. Members Reviews: So enthralled in story I left my car running! I got so involved in listening to this book I got out of my car while listening and went off and left it running! I loved this book. Cat is a flawed woman who many of us will relate to. Though she lives with issues that could be crippling to some (alcoholic and bi-polar) she has incredible strength to live her life intelligently and with courage. Though the story line is a nail-biter the real lesson for me was that if we can honestly evaluate our own condition and fully understand how it affects our emotional responses and our situational reactions we can function in a positive and at times heroic way. One of the previous reviewers was critical of the reader, and I couldn't disagree more. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the reading of it. Powerful... with a theme that haunts I was overjoyed when Audible included author Greg Iles. It's such a personal charge to find an author so compelling, so gifted that I go searching the web for more information about what makes them tick, who they are as individuals. Greg Iles is such an author! Blood Memory takes incest and weaves a story with a sledge hammer kind of nuance - I promise you won't forget it! Well done! If you could sum up Blood Memory in three words, what would they be? I was so burned out on the cookie cutter thriller/mystery that I almost did not get this one. It seemed a bit different so I took the chance. I am thrilled that I did! Pun intended. This was a very good book. Yes, there were moments when the over the top reaction of the main character went to far, but that's the only downside. Narration was almost perfect. Having a female partner for years that worked on the NOPD I can say I thought I was listening to her again! Mr. Iles reallly seems to capture the human element, our worst fears, dreams, reactions. I just finished Spandau and that was amazing too, just different.

The Redeemer Audiobook by Jo Nesb, Don Bartlett (translator)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jo Nesb) — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:13:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Redeemer Subtitle: Harry Hole, Book 6 Author: Jo Nesb, Don Bartlett (translator) Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 829 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Christmas shoppers stop to hear a Salvation Army concert on a crowded Oslo street. An explosion cuts through the music and the bitter cold: One of the singers falls dead, shot in the head at point-blank range. Harry Hole - the Oslo Police Departments best investigator and worst civil servant - has little to work with: no suspect, no weapon, and no motive. But Harrys troubles will multiply. As the search closes in, the killer becomes increasingly desperate, and Harrys chase takes him to the most forbidden corners of the former Yugoslavia. Yet its when he returns to Oslo that he encounters true darkness: among the homeless junkies and Salvationists, eagerly awaiting a savior to deliver them from misery - whether he brings new life or immediate death. With its shrewdly vertiginous narrative, acid-etched characters, and white-hot pace, The Redeemer is resounding proof of Jo Nesbs standing as one of the best crime writers of our time. Members Reviews: Love Harry Hole, RIP Robin Sachs :( What did you love best about The Redeemer? I love this book-- classic HH, with a thoughtful plot that takes place, as usual, between several countries. I was deeply saddened to hear the short tribute to Robin Sachs at the beginning, who passed away earlier this year. His beautiful narration was my favorite part of the previous audio HH books, but John Lee does an excellent job with the reading. It actually brought a tear to my eye-- when you fall in love with a series and the narrator, losing them is like losing an old friend. I gave the story four instead of five stars, only because this book seems a bit more expositional and features Harry's friends and family less. One thing I've grown to love about these books is the wonderful supporting cast of characters. It's always fun to hear about Harry's relationships with his colleagues, and this installation in the series didn't have much of that. However, it's still very strong, a bit different than the other books, and minus the presence of Raquel and Oleg (they do make very minor appearances, emphasis on minor). It's also the first book with Gunnar Hagen as Harry's boss, and some of the playful interchanges between Harry and his old boss aren't there simply because his old boss has left Oslo. I missed more of those character moments. They are present in the book, but in much shorter supply than in previous and later HH stories. However, the same attention to multi-faceted characters is still very much alive in the writing of this story-- it's just applied to new characters, the Salvation Army contingent, Harry's new love interest, and the unstoppable hitman. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, thought it's a bit more slowly-moving than other HH stories. However, it's always moving forward, and the action is expertly inter-woven between each character's story. It has moments of thrilling suspense, and many unexpected moments as well. As in the other books, Nesbo takes us into the mind of the antagonist, and that is always a treat. He treats his killers, crazies, and psychos as if they are humans, just like the rest of us, which makes them impossible to dismiss outright as just evil. In The Redeemer, we care about the "bad guy" and as with other HH stories too, the main villain is complicated, and has a strong reason for doing what he does.

J Is for Judgment Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:17:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: J Is for Judgment Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Mary Peiffer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 389 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Wendell Jaffe, mastermind of a real-estate scam, disappeared at sea, no body was found. Now, five years later, he's declared legally dead, and California Fidelity has to pay up on his life insurance policy, to the tune of half-a-million dollars. Soon after, the tune slides off-key when Jaffe is spotted in Mexico and Fidelity hires Kinsey Millhone to sort things out. Oddly enough, Kinsey's investigation of the con man's past triggers a surprising inquiry into her own family history. And, as the two stories intertwine, our favorite P.I. finds herself facing dangerous consequences. Members Reviews: A worthwhile addition to the series. I enjoy this series, even if some of Kinsey's behavior is inconsistent. I really like Mary Pfeiffer's narration. These are always a great palate cleanser between heavier stuff like Clancy. Reliable I like this series. Always interesting and never a let-down. I also like her slightly sarcastic style - makes me smile. Narrator oopsy The only one that should narrate the Kinsey Millhone Mystery is Judy Kaye. Did not like the narrative with Mary Peiffer. Narrator Really prefer Judy Kaye as your narrator! Anxious to read your next book. Great reads and plots. The Whole Series is Great I am on my second time reading the series. This series really is a classic , and the best of the female detective genre.

Secret Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:57:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Prey Subtitle: Lucas Davenport, Book 9 Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1100 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The company chairman lay on the cold ground of the woods, his eyes unseeing, his orange hunting jacket punctured by a rifle bullet at close range. Around him stood the four executives with whom he had been hunting, each with his or her own complicated agenda, each with a reason not to be sorrowful about the man's death. If he read it in a book, Lucas Davenport thought, it would seem like one of those classic murder mysteries, the kind where the detective gathers everyone together at the end and solves the case with a little speech. But it wasn't going to be that easy, he knew. There were currents running through this group, hints and whispers of something much greater than the murder of a single man. He had felt this way not long before, sensed the curling of an indefinable evil, and not only had it nearly gotten him killed, it had lost him his fiancee, who'd never been able to recover from the violence of the encounter. Sometime soon, unless he could stop it, there would be another death, and then still another, and Davenport couldn't help but wonder if maybe this time, the final death might not be his own.... John Sandford has written extraordinary thrillers before, but nothing to top the startling twists and unrelenting suspense of Secret Prey. Members Reviews: Very good Davenport take. I thoroughly enjoy the "Prey" series by John Sandford, starring Lucas Davenport. I find that I usually read these in clumps. I'll read a number of books that are more literary in nature and then desire something that I can just enjoy and have fun with. For this purpose, Sandford's novels are perfect. The characters, Davenport in particular, are well developed and have all grown as the series has progressed. The stories are different than most detective fiction, in that we almost always know who the killer is early in the plot's development. It's not a whodunit but rather a how do we catch them. I wholeheartedly recommend this and all the "Prey" novels as an excellent escape from mundane daily life. Murder? Who You Gonna Call? Lucas D.... Of Course Who do you trust? No one, especially while on a hunting trip with a group of "friends". Everybody has guns and everybody has something to gain by the death of the Chairman, somebody pulls the trigger killing the "top man" and nobody is sorry that he's dead.... wow! a murder mystery for Lucas Davenport to solve. This is where the skills and intuition of Lucas Davenport steps in to solve the case. But it was not going to be easy because the same people who are supposed to be the man's friends contains at least one man or woman who was willing to pull the trigger, and would benefit from the man's death. There are twists and turns in the storyline that keeps the story interesting and the listener guessing whodunit. Ferrone, the narrator, is the voice of Lucas Davenport.

Killer on the Fens Audiobook by Joy Ellis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joy Ellis) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:18:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer on the Fens Subtitle: DI Nikki Galena Series, Book 4 Author: Joy Ellis Narrator: Henrietta Meire Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 289 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: DI Nikki Galena faces a personal challenge which will stretch her to the limit. She must fulfill her father's dying wish and discover who the mysterious Eve is. Meanwhile, a dead drug dealer is found on an abandoned airfield that the locals say is haunted. The trail of both mysteries will lead to the most shocking discovery of Nikki's career and put her whole team in mortal danger. Full of twists and turns, this is a crime thriller that will keep you riveted until the shocking ending. Members Reviews:
This is how much I have enjoyed this series. I am usually extremely tough on narrators who mispronounce words, and editors who let them slide. It's not the kindest part of my nature. But when Nikki said that one of her fellow characters was an "aficiando" of history, for me, that malaprop was Nikki's, not Ms. Meire's, and I had a nice chuckle. That's how real the characters came to be for me, in Ms. Meire's versatile voice. The plots in these books are unique, and involving, but it's my involvement with great characters that keeps me coming back every time. Jay Thomas Not as strong as the others But do love these characters and the narrator; kept me engaged but not breathless for the next installment. Another great 'on the Fens' suspense thriller! The books in this wonderful detective series by British author Joy Ellis are being released in audio monthly. I have listened to the first 4 in order. Ellis is an excellent story teller. Protagonist Detective Inspector Nikki Galena is a complex and fascinating character. In this case I wish I could award award 4.5 stars. Narrator Henrietta Meire is superb. So much melodrama and contrived shock value Becoming increasingly formulaic- bizarre happenings, personal threats and danger to team, so much killing for one small town. It feels like she is just trying to come up with more and more bizarre storylines. I still can't get over how useless and contrived the mask wars were in the first book. I keep listening because I do like some of the characters, but I find myself more disinterested and wanting to skip ahead. It doesn't help that some of the accents are painful - not sure if they are just true to region, but still grating. A fan of continuing series I have really enjoyed the DI Galena series. The characters are interesting and the plots are intriguing. I will be sad to be done with the available titles and eagerly await a new one .

Easy Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:05:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Easy Prey Subtitle: Lucas Davenport, Book 11 Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 958 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In life she was a high-profile model. In death she is the focus of a media firestorm that's demanding action from Lucas Davenport. One of his own men is a suspect in her murder. But when a series of bizarre, seemingly unrelated slayings rock the city, Davenport suspects a connection that runs deeper than anyone had imagined - one that leads to an ingenious killer more ruthless than anyone had feared.... Members Reviews: I Like Sanford. Easy Prey Works First off, don't start Lucas Davenport books with Easy Prey... Why? It's filled with spoilers regarding the ten books that came before. Books you'll enjoy reading when you get hooked by Sanford. So.... "Easy Prey" => Good Starting with "Easy Prey" => Bad, even though "Easy Prey" => Good :-) Oh, Richard Ferrone IS Lucas Davenport! Boring and Tiresome..... The plot is disjointed ... it's all over the place..... unbelievable, unrealistic and unappealing. Too many characters and false leads ... it was hard to follow. Worst of all is the bad guy was not the first suspect, not even the second... no common sense in this story. The publisher's summary is ok. Recommend passing this one by .... move on to another... Stolen Prey and Silken Prey are good ones. Disappointing for Sandford I love John Sandford's books. I especially like the ones featuring Virgil Flowers but I also enjoy the Lucas Davenport series (especially the ones written in the past 10 - 12 years). The problem with "Easy Prey" is that the plot is all over the place, the murderer isn't really introduced until the last 25 - 50 pages, the motivation is contrived (even for a genre novel) and then there are the WOMEN. One of them is Weather, who, imo, is an attractive character with flaws - in other words, realistic and appealing. Then there is a woman who is intrinsic to the plot and since Weather and Lucas are broken up why shouldn't he have a little fling? But the third woman is just added weight - she's boring and tiresome and I did not for a second buy into the attraction Lucas supposedly has for her. In short, I think there are way better Sandford books available on Audible (I give 5 stars to ALL the Virgil Flowers books) and I recommend choosing one of them and passing on Easy Prey. Disappointing What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Does not move like other Davenport novels. Somehow disjointed. Had a problem getting to the end. Different but not bad I read the poor reviews prior to reading the book and feared the worst, but it honestly wasn't as bad as I feared. I think you see a much different Davenport in this novel, Sandford definitely goes heavy on the womanizer aspect of Davenport's character which makes him seem a little less likable than in other books. Also, the plot is filled with allot of characters that make it tough to keep track, but again, not as bad as some of the reviews make it sound. I think some readers enjoy "being the detective" and predicting the outcome which is hard in this one, but also pretty realistic. True life crime isn't always a tidy narrative and sometimes the break does come right at the end. Not his best work, but don't skip if you are a Davenport fan.

Silent Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:02:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silent Prey Subtitle: Lucas Davenport, Book 4 Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1533 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In Eyes of Prey, Bekker, an insane pathologist who experiments with his patients pain thresholds, is finally brought down by an unrelenting Lucas Davenport, who brutally maims the doctors beautiful face but leaves him alive. You should have killed me, were Bekkers parting and prophetic words. In this sequel to Eyes of Prey, Bekker endures the indignities and horrors of imprisonment, taking comfort in the fact that it is only a matter of time before he will make Lucas Davenport pay. Members Reviews: Couldn't Stop Listening I just couldn't stop listening to this book. The plot and exposition, especially the sub-plot about the "Robin Hood" cops just held me until it was over. It also got me thinking. This story takes place mostly in NYC during the last days of the Dinkins administration, when the city is on the brink of falling apart. The subplot about the Robin Hood cops who decide to take out some of the more egregious low-lifes making the city a hell-hole, presents some great arguments both pro & con. However, history shows that when the next administration, headed by Rudy Giuliani came in and started enforcing ALL the laws, especially the quality of life laws lawlessness went way down. The city now seems quite decent. This kept running through my head all the while reading the book. I used to live in NY state, not too far from the city and saw all this happen, so the story resonates with me, and I could understand the discouragement of those cops. Never too late to love Sandford There's really no need to review this NYC cop thriller because everyone knows Sandford's the bomb, but if you're on the fence about using a credit for this title, don't hesitate. Richard Ferrone expertly spins the Lucas Davenport tale and Sandford doesn't disappoint. Eerie bad guy. Cheeky good guy. Nutty dialogue. Edge of your seat fare. Click add to cart and you'll be happy. So I finally broke down and bought this book . . . in spite of the cover illustration. I wasn't going to, since I figured any book represented by that illustration would have to be sickening. I had a whole day to wait for release of the latest in the series, though, and this was the only one I didn't have, and I figured how awful could a Davenport book really be? So I took a chance, and the book is fine, though the subject matter with all the police problems was really nerve-wracking, and the psycho was still a psycho. By the end of the book I still couldn't figure out why they would put such a cover on it. I looked at the books on Amazon, and the hard copies and Kindle version have civilized covers, so why does the audio copy have to have such junk as it's illustration? It seems like some sort of anti-audio discrimination. Can't Audible do something about that? If they'd change it, I'd go back and add a couple of stars. Frustrating. I love Lucas Davenport -- which is why I don't like this book at all. The Lucas Davenport I like is the smart, wise-cracking, deucedly clever cop -- I love his city as he describes it, the guys he works for, his friends and family -- this is a little early for Weather, but...

Cold Earth Audiobook by Ann Cleeves

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Cleeves) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:56:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Earth Subtitle: A Shetland Mystery Author: Ann Cleeves Narrator: Kenny Blyth Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 512 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In the dark days of a Shetland winter, torrential rain triggers a landslide that crosses the main road and sweeps down to the sea. At the burial of his old friend Magnus Tait, Jimmy Perez watches the flood of mud and water smash through a house in its path. Everyone thinks the home is uninhabited, but in the wreckage he finds the body of a dark-haired woman wearing a red silk dress. Perez soon becomes obsessed with tracing her identity and realizes he must find out who she was and how she died. Cold Earth is the next audiobook in Ann Cleeves' beloved Shetland series, which is now a major success for the BBC. Members Reviews: Wonderful Return to Shetland Ann Cleeves brooding detective Jimmy Perez is back with a new murder to solve. This story delves less into island life than some earlier books, but we get a glimpse into a bit of Jimmy's inner turmoil. Unique Setting and Characters This has become one of my favorite mystery series. Before discovering these stories on television and in books I knew nothing about Shetland. Now I look forward to every literary visit to this place. The characters in a story must appeal to me if I am to enjoy their story. I like Jimmy Perez. He is complex. He is brave. He is smart. He is gentle and loving. He has experienced difficult times through this series of stories. He has learned from his experience and managed to heal and survive without turning bitter or angry. My enjoyment of this book does not rest solely on the "puzzle" of the crime to be solved. The author creates a cast of characters that I care about in a place that is fascinating. That is enough. Narrator Kenny Blyth is superb. Ann Cleeves wonderful as always What made the experience of listening to Cold Earth the most enjoyable? Another fabulous chapter in the Shetland series What other book might you compare Cold Earth to and why? Ann's Vera series. She has a way with making the location an equal to her characters. She creates a mood theme as well as very good mystery. Which character as performed by Kenny Blyth was your favorite? Kenny Blyth is Shetland. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No, just hope the next one will be in the near future. Any additional comments? I am not big on stars, commentary means more to me when I read reviews. If you like Ann Cleeves you will love this book. If you have not read her works start at the beginning if you can. Not sure how this would work as a stand alone, and the characters are not quite the same as the wonderful TV series. Reader Makes the Story Come Alive I really enjoyed the TV series because of the unique setting of The Shetland Islands. This tale reveals the unique lives of those who make the islands their home. Kenny Blyth with his Scottish accent adds so much to the atmosphere. This is not a fast paced story but more an in-depth study of the characters, interesting people. I was hooked from the beginning when a house slides down a hill in the heavy rains during a funeral. There's an unidentified woman inside. The story develops from there as Inspector Perez searches beyond his own fantasies. Overall good book. Excellent reader. Disappointing - end is a summary, not an ending What disappointed you about Cold Earth? The end, the last quarter or so, was so badly done - just rushed and summarized, like she couldn't be bothered to write it properly.

Deader Homes and Gardens Audiobook by Angie Fox

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angie Fox) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:39:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deader Homes and Gardens Author: Angie Fox Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 537 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: USA Today best-selling series! Southern belle Verity Long is back in business - as a ghost hunter. Now all she has to do is visit the town's creepiest mansion and exorcise a family of vengeful spirits. Piece of cake. After all, ghosts love her and need her...that is until she meets the ghosts of Rock Fall mansion. They'll do anything to keep their murderous secrets hidden within the cliffside fortress - even if that means getting rid of one meddling ghost hunter. With the entire town skeptical and scrutinizing her every move, Verity struggles to uncover the century-old mystery behind the house. And when she stumbles upon a very fresh, very dead body, she realizes there's more to it than she ever imagined. With the help of her sexy cop boyfriend, Ellis, and her ghostly gangster sidekick, Frankie, she braves the overgrown gardens, the desolate family cemetery, and the haunted mansion that have been locked away for generations. But can Verity unearth the truth before she's the next one buried on the deadly grounds? Members Reviews: Series is doing a great job of being a consistent So I really enjoyed this book and loved watching Verity commit to being a ghost hunter and heading straight into a job. I think the best part of the book though was that Verity really handled much of this book on her own. Ellis was very much a supporting character in this story versus being with her for all the adventures and Frankie was just plain not willing to help. The mystery was fabulous and very different from what I expecting with a book series being so entrenched in the southern culture. Mummies and Egyptian curses was a great addition to Sugarlands already rich history. Verity and Ellis relationship is still too cute for words and I enjoy how accepting he is of her and Lucy the skunk. I guess by only issue with the book and why I didnt give it 5 stars is new dynamic to Verity and Frankies relationship because I personally felt Frankie was a total ass in this book and his last minute pep talk to Verity seemed very out of place for him considering how he treated her throughout the rest of the book. His whole reluctance to be even remotely helpful seemed very out of character for him based on the past books. I understand being tied to Veritys property is a drain on him and honestly Im kind of ready for that to be over. Angie Fox did a fabulous job of describing the house and grounds of Rock Fall mansion and it painted a very detailed in my head. The other good thing Angie does is keep Verity true to her character and I love that. The character has stayed consistent throughout the four books and hasnt started to annoy me yet which usually happens by now in most series. I also have no complaints as Tavia Gilbert has now become the voice of Verity and I will accept now substitutes. Concerns: Either give her a good steady job with income or paying clients cause after this fourth book if I have to read about Dollar Store Ramen noodles I think Im going to scream. Humorous and Suspenseful Paranormal Mystery Killer title, right? Yeah, sorry couldn't resist that one, but it's really what snagged my attention first. The whimsical cover screamed cozy mystery to me and that's fine because I've been meaning to try more of them. But then hey...

Killing Season Audiobook by Faye Kellerman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Faye Kellerman) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:48:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killing Season Subtitle: A Thriller Author: Faye Kellerman Narrator: Charlie Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Faye Kellerman delivers an electrifying crime novel of suspense as a young man's obsessive investigation into his sister's death draws him into the path of a sadistic serial killer. He went searching for the truth. Now a killer has found him. The more you know, the more there is to fear.... Three years ago, 15-year-old Ellen Vicksburg went missing in the quiet town of River Remez, New Mexico. Ellen was kind, studious, and universally liked. Her younger brother, Ben, could imagine nothing worse than never knowing what happened to her - until, on the first anniversary of her death, he found her body in a shallow grave by the river's edge. Ben, now 17, is relentlessly driven to find answers to Ellen's homicide. Police believe she was the victim of a psychopath known as the Demon. But Ben's analytical mind sees patterns that don't fit, tiny threads and clues that are derived from other unsolved murders he has researched. Despite his all-consuming push for a real solution to the crime, Ben has hit a wall, until he gains an unlikely ally - the school's popular new girl, Ro Majors, who has secrets of her own. As the body count rises, a picture emerges of an adversary who is as cunning and methodical as deadly. And uncovering the truth may not be enough to keep Ben, Ro, and their loved ones safe from a twisted and fixated killer who has nothing left to lose. Members Reviews: Do not buy Easily the worst audiobook Ive purchased this year. The storytelling was juvenile, there were long stretches of pointless, repetitive dialogue, and it set womens lib back fifty years. I was officially done when the main character and Ros ex boyfriend started negotiating the times theyd spend with her. Like hed take her to the prom but not winter finale, so they agreed other boy could take her to the latter. At that point I was in wtf mode and gave up. Who does that?! Its 2017! The story dragged on, there was no insight into the killer or their identity by the end of the first part-which I stuck with. I had an hour left on the first part before I threw in the towel. Im sure this wouldve been ok as a YA novel but it wasnt on par with other mystery/thriller offerings. Dont waste your time or credit on this one. A real stinker that I returned. Disappointing After starting to listen to this book, I thought it must have been written for teenage girls. I really have like Kellermans other stories. Just not my cup of tea. Juvenile The book seems to be geared towards young adults. Characters completely unbelievable. Dialogue is stilted. I would swear this was written by a hormonal teenage boy. Not up to Faye Kellerman Standards The characters here are cartoonish, the dialogue cookie-cutter and pedantic, the plot uninteresting and emotionally vapid. Very disappointing. Someone owes me 17 hrs of my life back Too long, characters whiny and not very likable. I found myself rolling my eyes several times throughout.

Free Fall Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:36:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Free Fall Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 4 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 595 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Five minutes after his new client leaves his office, Elvis and his partner, the enigmatic Joe Pike, are hip-deep in a deadly situation as they plummet into a world of South Central gangs, corrupt cops, and conspiracies of silence. And before the case is through, every cop in the LAPD will be gunning for a pair of escaped armed-and-dangerous killers: Elvis Cole and Joe Pike. Members Reviews: story better than reader Crais is always a good, reliable listen. This reader almost ruins it, but not quite. I dislike buying abridged books, but in this case I wish I'd bought the abridged version with a better reader. Ugh! The Narrator! I have listened to all of R.C. books with various narrators and loved them all (included the newest one, The First Rule). I gave lesser stars for this work because the narrator was so awful that I abandoned the audio version for the print version. As usual a great "read" If you could sum up Free Fall in three words, what would they be? Noir Elvis Style What did you like best about this story? The wise-cracking P.I. Elvis Cole and his deadly side kick Joe Pike Have you listened to any of Mel Fosters other performances before? How does this one compare? This is my first listen to Mel - He pegged Elvis Cole and the tone of the book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? You could break this one up or listen all the way through and come away satisfied. Agree with other reviewers: This one you can skip. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Different narrator. Mel Foster would be good for other books, but reduces Joe Pike from everybody's personal hero to just some sidekick with a few guns. And a better-suited narrator would have helped overcome the frustrations brought on by the lead female character. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Rewrite the female lead character to be way less annoying. Being somewhat annoying is part of her charm; her draw. I get that. But when you wish you could reach through the speakers and strangle this lead character that Elvis Cole somehow has any patience for, the whole listening experience is way too frustrating. This aspect made it difficult to develop any connection with some very important characters. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Mel Foster? Luke Daniels or Robert Crais. Both do Pike as he was meant to be heard. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Free Fall? None. I don't think there are scenes that detract from the story or slow the pace too much. Along these lines, I never choose an abridged version over an unabridged.

Stone Cold: Joe Pickett, Book 14 Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:00:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stone Cold: Joe Pickett, Book 14 Author: C. J. Box Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1416 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Everything about the man is a mystery: The massive ranch in the remote Black Hills of Wyoming that nobody ever visits, the women who live with him, the secret philanthropies, the private airstrip, the sudden disappearances. And especially the persistent rumors that the mans wealth comes from killing people. Joe Pickett, still officially a game warden but now mostly a troubleshooter for the governor, is assigned to find out what the truth is, but he discovers a lot more than hed bargained for. There are two other men living up at that ranch. One is a stone-cold killer who takes an instant dislike to Joe. The other is new - but Joe knows him all too well. The first man doesnt frighten Joe. The second is another story entirely. Members Reviews: Didn't expect to like it as much as I did STORY (game warden/detective) - This is Book 14 in the Joe Picket series, but it's my first. From reading other reviews, I learned that the series has great characters and that you're missing out if you don't start with Book 1. I agree and disagree. I loved the characters in the book even though I just "met" them, but I can see how the experience would be greatly enriched by starting from Book 1...which I plan to do! The story is set in rural Wyoming, present day. Joe Picket, the main character, is a game warden but is working for the Governor in this book, trying to spy on someone accused of major crimes. What follows is a nice, easy listen that kept me coming back every second I could. There is mystery, action and suspense, but it's not constant or gut-wrenching. Everything that happens is believable as opposed to "over the top." And in between are wonderful descriptions of the wintery Wyoming countryside. PERFORMANCE - I love it when narrators are able to give different voices to most of the main characters. And in this case, they're all very realistic. Great job! (And I especially love the husky voice given to the mysterious Nate Romanowski.) OVERALL - There is no sex, but there is cursing and violence. There are a couple pretty gnarly descriptions of bodies as well. Not recommended for kids except MAYBE older teens. I'm squeamish, but these descriptions were fairly short so I had no problem hearing them. The story stands alone. I think this would be a great book for a husband/wife road trip. Another great story Joe Pickett is the man. It's hard not to like a man who works hard, loves his family, & has unquestionable integrity. I really enjoyed the book as I have all the Joe Pickett stories written by CJ Box. David Chandler does an excellent job narrating. If I had to suggest an area for Improvment it would be that the author might have included just a little too much anti-federal government rhetoric this time. Then, of course, there is the obvious complaint that the book is too short ;) Great book, clean, and entertaining! Highly recommended! Great series I love this series, the writing is fantastic and the characters are great. Game Warden Joe Pickett is asked by the Govenor, (off the record), to go to a small Wyoming town to Investigate the mysterious death of his undercover representative. The representative was originally sent in to find out, just why, a millionaire mogul would build a ranch in the middle of nowhere. Joe uses his status as a neighboring Game Warden as a ruse that he is there to observe and report on their local Game Warden.

The Simple Truth Audiobook by David Baldacci

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Baldacci) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:21:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Simple Truth Author: David Baldacci Narrator: Jonathan Marosz Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 931 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: David Baldacci's novels have been called "sizzling" (USA Today) and "superior" (Houston Chronicle). Now Baldacci is back, with the story of a death row inmate, a Supreme Court clerk, and a crime that is costing people their lives. Michael Fiske broke the law when he took Rufus Harms's prison letter from the Supreme Court. But he also sealed his own fate. Now Michael's brother, a cop turned attorney, is coming to Washington to find out why his brother was murdered - and what it had to do with a crime that Rufus Harms committed 25 years before. In his new novel of corruption, romance, family, and justice at the heart of the American republic, David Baldacci takes us on a journey of harrowing conspiracy - and proves once again that in the realm of suspense, he is in a league of his own. The simple truth... it's never what it seems. Members Reviews: Can't finish because of narrator. Is there anything you would change about this book? I couldn't get past the first few chapters because the narration was so monotone and dull. Love this author, I guess I'll read the book. narration outstanding author...love to read him...terrible terrible narration stopped after 3 chapters. should get my money back Bad bad narrator. The narrator greatly detracts from the book. His cadence and rhythm never changes and it is maddening. Disappoint? Balcacci? Not Likely! As a plotter, Baldacci seems to be among the most playful thriller writers. And in the Simple Truth we all get to play his game. The point is that the book goes from point A to point END as if it's supposed to go that way. Too many authors in this genre seem to turn their endings into the last two minutes of an NBA game. You know, where all heel explodes and the preceding stuff was just there to get the fans through their beers and back-slapping. In the Simple Truth the entire story arc's got game. And you aren't left wanting another stopping place or wondering why there were so many parts left over as you pull the plot apart in backward glances. The simple truth is that the characters, feelings, and plot all work. Cool! Good read. It will capture your attention & time It takes time for the story to develop. Once the story develops it's a riveting story with twists and turns. I hated to see it end

Creole Belle Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:28:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Creole Belle Subtitle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel, Book 19 Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2279 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Dave Robicheaux is back, in a gorgeously written, visceral thriller by James Lee Burke, the heavy weight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed (Michael Connelly). Creole Belle begins where the last book in the Dave Robicheaux series, The Glass Rainbow, ended. Dave is in a recovery unit in New Orleans, where a Creole girl named Tee Jolie Melton visits him and leaves him an iPod with the country blues song "Creole Belle" on it. Then she disappears. Dave becomes obsessed with the song and the memory of Tee Jolie and goes in search of her sister, who later turns up inside a block of ice floating in the Gulf. Meanwhile, there has been an oil well blowout on the Gulf, threatening the cherished environs of the bayous. Creole Belle is James Lee Burke at his very best, with beloved series hero Dave Robicheaux leading the charge against the destruction of both the land and the people he has sworn to protect. Critic Reviews: This tale plays out much like The Glass Rainbowintimations of mortality; melancholic musing on the pillaging of once-Edenic South Louisiana; cathartic, guns-blazing climaxbut, as always, Burke brings something new to the table...Dave and Clete may still be unbowed, but they are certainly brokenand all the more interesting for it. ( Booklist) Another stunner from a modern master. ( Publishers Weekly) Great news for readers who feared that Burke had left Iberia Parish Sheriffs Deputy Dave Robicheaux dying at the end of The Glass Rainbow (2010); Dave and his old friend Clete Purcel are back for an even more heaven-storming round of homicide, New Orleansstyle.... A darkly magnificent treat for Daves legion of admirers. ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Burke & Patton -- Synergistic Phenomenon Two tops in their fields bring their A-game to this production and the result of this perfect union is Creole Belle. Burke is so highly regarded in the literary world that any praise seems redundant and almost cliche; if you've read his works, you know this already. One critic said that "nobody can touch Burke in lyrical expression..." Will Patton, with his smart interpretation skills, is one of the best narrators in the business. With a voice rich in texture and hypnotic appeal, he enhances everything I've heard him read. The two of them together are a match made in audible heaven. I could listen to this collaboration and be lost in words and voice - almost forget to hear the story if it wasn't so explosive. I'm assuming that readers of this 19th in the Robicheaux series know the basics. This book picks up at The Glass Rainbow's conclusion, and begins a new adventure for the well-seasoned team of Dave Robicheaux and Clete Purcel. A darker and more complex plot than previous books, involving drug runners, human trafficking, art forgery, Nazi war criminals, the Gulf oil *spill,* and as always...a cast of characters as wonderful as their names, and the ruination of Robicheaux's beloved Louisiana wetlands. (With some fascinating, and alarming, insights in to oil rigs - Burke himself having worked on oil rigs in the gulf). Burke has stated that Dave and Clete are "actually one character; they are opposite sides of the same coin," and this time he focuses more sharply on Clete, revealing the differences, and the similarities, in this duo.

Pardonable Lies Audiobook by Jacqueline Winspear

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacqueline Winspear) — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:14:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pardonable Lies Subtitle: A Maisie Dobbs Novel Author: Jacqueline Winspear Narrator: Orlaugh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-05 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1199 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone. Alexander McCall Smith's Precious Ramotswe. Every once in a while, a detective bursts on the scene who captures readers' hearts, and imaginations, and doesn't let go. And so it was with Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs, who made her debut just two years ago in the eponymously titled first book of the series, and is already on her way to becoming a household name. A deathbed plea from his wife leads Sir Cecil Lawton to seek the aid of Maisie Dobbs, psychologist and investigator. As Maisie soon learns, Agnes Lawton never accepted that her aviator son was killed in the Great War, a torment that led her not only to the edge of madness but to the doors of those who practice the dark arts and commune with the spirit world. In accepting the assignment, Maisie finds her spiritual strength tested, as well as her regard for her mentor, Maurice Blanche. The mission also brings her together once again with her college friend Priscilla Evernden, who served in France and who lost three brothers to the war, one of whom, it turns out, had an intriguing connection to the missing Ralph Lawton. Critic Reviews: "Agatha-winner Winspear's engrossing third Maisie Dobbs novel maintains the high quality of its predecessors....Filled with convincing characters, this is a complex tale of healing, of truth and half-truth, of long-held secrets, some, perhaps, to be held forever. Winspear writes seamlessly." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Problem with part 1 I believe there is file a problem with Part 1 of Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear. I burned this book to CDs and put it on iPod; same issue exists with both devices. I also re-downloaded the file - no change. At about the 293 minute point, the book integrity is lost - it starts repeating - the chapters make no sense based on previous content, previous sections are repeated until 264 minutes from the end of part 1, when it gets back on track. The story is great; the electronic filefor Part 1 is the problem which Audible needs to fix. Maisie Does It Again I am a Maisie Dobbs fan. I've read her two previous books but I decided to listen to her third--Pardonable Lies. The narration by the author was well done and this made the book very enjoyable to listen to. I also enjoyed the interview with the author at the end of the book. please find someone else to narrate. I have just begun Pardonable Lies. I am very disappointed in the narration. I was going to let it pass, but after listening to the very illuminating interview with Jacqueline Winspear which follows Messenger of Truth I feel impelled to say something. These books are quite good. The detection of crime is but one element; the books are very strong anti-war statements. Ms. Winspears research is far reaching and her depiction of the physical, moral and psychological devastation in England during and after WW1, and the consequent enforced poverty, is powerful and heartbreaking. Ms. Winspear says in the interview that she actually hears the voices of her characters in her head. This narrator (Orlaugh Cassidy) shows us little in this regard. Frequently a sentimental approach is taken (which blunts an affect) and with a one dimensional painting of the characters. There is seemingly little understanding of who or what it is she is reading.

Mortal Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 18:00:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mortal Prey Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-04 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1384 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The FBI and DEA draft Davenport to help track her down, and with his fiance deep in wedding preparations, he's really just as happy to go, but he has no idea what he's getting into. For Rinker is as unpredictable as ever, and between her, her old bosses in the St. Louis mob, the Mexican druglord, and the combined, sometimes warring, forces of U.S. law enforcement, this is one case that will get more dangerous as it goes along. And when the crossfire comes, anyone standing in the middle won't stand a chance. Filled with the rich characterization and exceptional drama that are his hallmarks, Mortal Prey proves that John Sandford just keeps getting better. Critic Reviews: "Sandford's eye for the tell-all character quirk remains finely tuned, as does his deadpan humor, rivaled by few in the crime-drama ranks." (Publishers Weekly) "With lyrical Southern accents and charm, Eric Conger transports the listener to the Deep South as he dramatizes Sandford's latest suspense-filled thriller." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: DON'T PISS SANDFORD OFF!! WOW! OK.... That's a word every reviewer should avoid.... Yet... This is the Best Lucas Davenport novel ever.... EVER!!! And I reeeeeeely liked each of the earlier 12. But of course I'm writing a glowing review of "Mortal Prey" because it's twists are so fiendishly clever that well, I'm not going to get John Sanford PO'd at me. No way. Stuff just keeps on coming out of the Sanford chute and I dare you to duck every time. What makes it so edge-of-your-seat gripping is that Sanford is a devilishly smart craftsman. He doesn't waste a period in "Mortal Prey". And he seduces you into... Well damn, I can't tell you without a spoiler. But you will find your Clara Rinker sympathies molded by this guy like... Well, you ever see people who make butter sculptures? I mean, who the H molds butter???? The stuff's got no useful shelf life. Those things are almost gone before they're finished yet some of them are amazing and.... (SLAP!) Allright! Stop. I'm digressing. But the point is that this novel's better planned than a NYC skyscraper. YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY's WORTH! And I hope all of that is complimentary enough because Sandford absolutely proves in "Mortal Prey" that if you get this guy perturbed well, he can plan a cunningly ghastly revenge. So 15 stars... count 'em... 15! While I totally appreciate Richard Ferrone's dramatic sense, I sort of wish he could do accents better, particularly Spanish. Still he is Lucas Davenport and no substitute will do I know it's overused... In fact when it comes to reviewing, "WOW!" is the opiate of the unimaginative, but still, as I listened to "We hope you've enjoyed..." What kept banging around in my head was... "WOW!!!" BTW: I Did something stupid. Erroneously I posted this review to "Chosen Prey" which at this time I have yet to listen to. Audible has nicely taken that erroneous posting to "Chosen Prey" down and I intend to review it whenever I get to that book. Sanford, over the years, has done a lot of prey-ing. However, If this caused anyone confusion... sorry. When stupidity is sufficient explanation... Why look farther, huh? Great Story This book is one of my favorite "Shoot-Em-Up" stories.

Brownies and Broomsticks Audiobook by Bailey Cates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bailey Cates) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:47:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brownies and Broomsticks Subtitle: A Magical Bakery Mystery, Book 1 Author: Bailey Cates Narrator: Johanna Parker Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1367 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Katie Lightfoot's tired of loafing around as the assistant manager of an Ohio bakery. So when her aunt Lucy and uncle Ben open a bakery in Savannah's quaint downtown district and ask Katie to join them, she enthusiastically agrees. While working at the Honeybee Bakery - named after Lucy's cat - Katie notices that her aunt is adding mysterious herbs to her recipes. Turns out these herbal enhancements aren't just tasty - Aunt Lucy is a witch and her recipes are actually spells! When a curmudgeonly customer is murdered outside the Honeybee Bakery, Uncle Ben becomes the prime suspect. With the help of handsome journalist Steve Dawes, charming firefighter Declan McCarthy, and a few spells, Katie and Aunt Lucy stir up some toil and trouble to clear Ben's name and find the real killer.... Members Reviews: A Little Mystery with your Magic Johanna Parker is an excellent narrator as always, and Bailey Cates has created a quirky coven of colorful characters that are worth spending some relaxing hours with. As a cozy mystery, this story doesn't require deep thinking or puzzling. Actually, I think the fun might crumble in the face of too much over-thinking. If you enjoy baking, the recipes included in the book are available on a pdf at the publisher's website with a code given at the beginning of the recording. I haven't downloaded them yet, but there are a lot of yummy-sounding items at the bakery. If you enjoy things magical, the basic practices, symbols and herbs discussed are true to tradition as far as my experience. I always wonder about that in a fiction book, so that was a nice discovery. As far as negatives go, while the female characters are alive and textured, the male characters are flat and fall into stereotypes -- good guy fireman, slimy reporter, cranky detective, thug, nearly invisible husband. Also, since it's the first book in a series, and there are a so many characters, more time is spent introducing people than developing the mystery. I guessed whodunnit within minutes of the murder. That said, I enjoyed these people enough to listen a second time while I was doing other things around the house, and I will be happy to buy the second book in the series when it comes out in audiobook. I was wrong! I was very reluctant to use a credit on this. Oh, just another cute bakery and witches story. I throughly enjoyed the book. It's an easy listen, moves along very well. Do not buy it if you want sex, profanity, blood and gore. IT WAS FUN! Light and funny Although the subject of witches may seem silly, the book is light but not silly. Great as a respite between serious books! Cute I thought this story was cute, it didn't require you to think to hard about anything. The mystery aspect of the story was nice, and most of the characters were interesting. This book is definitely directed more towards younger girls, I think they would enjoy it the most. Light Fun Sleuth Novel Any additional comments? Its light. Its fun. It is not thought provoking, or emotionally challenging. It took a minute to get out of the Sookie Stackhouse frame of mind due to the narrator but after I got into it it was ok. It was a nice setup novel, just a hint of romance but the setup for a angsty love triangle is created. The story was amusing but not as funny as a Molly Harper or Janet Evanovich.

A Morning for Flamingoes Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:43:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Morning for Flamingoes Subtitle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Mark Hammer Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1269 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It had started out as an ordinary prisoner transfer, then turned into a blood bath when the convicted murderer got hold of a gun. Robicheaux could still hear that contemptible laughter, replacing the horrors from 'Nam he relived every night, echoing in the still of his darkened bedroom. When Boggs is spotted in New Orleans, Robicheaux follows, joining a DEA sting operation in the Quarter. Poised for revenge, he prepares to face his fears and silence the laughter once and for all. But, in the murky water of the Pearl River, Robicheaux finds that some things are more important than sweet, simple revenge. Critic Reviews: "A highly spiced gumbo of vice, violence, voodoo." (Observer) Members Reviews: Burke is an outstanding novelist James Lee Burke is in my top five list of talented novelists. He's one of the few that can tell a really good story while using imagery that adds to the experience instead of simply subscribing to the theory that the more metaphors, the better. This was a marvelous story with several well-developed and interesting characters. Occasionally the narrator made it difficult to discern who was speaking but he did an otherwise exceptional job. I really can't say anything bad about this novel and picked it because of previous good listens by the author. I will listen to another. PLEASE LEARN TO PRONOUNCE THE WORDS! I loved the plot, love Dave, loved the book ... but the mispronunciation of so many South Louisiana words - particularly names of places - was terribly distracting. Except for this single but distracting problem, Hammer, the reader, does a fine job with the local dialect. But Mark - PLEASE call someone who lives in the area, and learn to pronounce unfamiliar terms before you do a day's work in the reading room. Couldn't Get Past Narration! This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I usually love James Lee Burke books...but only the ones narrated by Will Patton. This narrator made every character sound the same to the point where I got lost in the story and could not finish the book. I agree with another comment on this page.....if you are going to select this book...read it don't listen to it. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Narrator was the worst. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Mark Hammer? Will Patton You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The author is awesome and his other books narrated by Will Patton are the best. Great Listen Another GREAT Listen from JLB!! There wasn't quite as much from the dark side in this story as you might see in other JLB efforts, but his mastery of mixing with the different levels of evil in this world was still second to none! It was interesting to spend more time in Robichaux' head and less time spent on the interaction with the reeeeaaally bad guy "Boggs" in this case. Probably the best Mark Hammer performance I have heard. He (narrator) did a great job!! Probably about 1/2 way up the totem pole on my list of JLB favorites, and definitely recommended. Buy the setup, it's fined James Lee Burke writes poetry. He wrote it better in the last book in this series, but it's still very fine here. I had trouble buying Dave Robicheaux's motivation for this undercover adventure.

The Devil's Star Audiobook by Jo Nesb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jo Nesb) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:23:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Star Author: Jo Nesb Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1454 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A young woman is murdered in her Oslo flat. One finger has been severed from her left hand, and behind her eyelid is secreted a tiny red diamond in the shape of a five-pointed star - a pentagram, the devils star. Detective Harry Hole is assigned to the case with his long-time adversary Tom Waaler and initially wants no part in it. But Harry is already on notice to quit the force and is left with little alternative but to drag himself out of his alcoholic stupor and get to work. A wave of similar murders is on the horizon. An emerging pattern suggests that Oslo has a serial killer on its hands, and the five-pointed devils star is key to solving the riddle. Members Reviews: New Steig Larsson? Hah! The new Raymond Chandler! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Dynamite outing by Nesbo. I would call it a page-turner if there were pages. Captivating, fun and with the usual Nesbo twists and turns. It will speed your commute, ease the pain of your workout, or provide a not-so-soothing time alone with a peculiar evil. What did you like best about this story? The characters, of course. Have you listened to any of Robin Sachss other performances before? How does this one compare? Robin is one of my favorites. Now, the fact that the Norwegian characters lurch into Liverpudlian dialects could be distracting if you pay attention, but it gets the point across and his Norwegian place-names and pacing are crackerjack. Four thumbs up! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes- but too long to acccommodate. Also quite good in bite-sized ear bits. Any additional comments? How a uniquely American art form- the noire tale- became bread-and-butter for our Scandanavian cousins is quite remarkable. Still, I suppose if the dry Soccoro winds in LA that made the meek housewife with her carving knife eye her irritating husband's neck, it may be that the endless night of winter brings on a similar taste of Seasonal Adjusted Madness.... Jo Nesbo is unreal For years Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series has been my very favorite. After listening to my first Jo Nesbo book "The Snowman" I was hooked and downloaded everyone of his books the main character Harry Hole is now my second favorite series. I have to commit on the narrator Robin Sachs as the narrator can make or brake a great book he is one of the best you can always tell what character is talking with out doubt his narrating will keep you on the edge of you seat. If your looking for a new series then look no further. Gripping, especially if you have read Red Breast I could not put the story down at the end because of the way it wrapped up the Red Breast story. If you are looking for the right book to pick up after Red Breast, this is it. Nesbo's stories are complex enough that it is a good idea to have both the written and audible portion. Note to Amazon: Whispersync was not working even though my accounts said it would. Great detective work, clever lines. A Really Great Mystery, Well read! Absolutely my favorite new writer, Nesbo's character development, plot, the twists and suspense rival Thomas Harris and Larsson. I loved every second of this and The Snowman. My 2nd Nesbo This is a great book, intense, a page turner. Nesbo is a very imaginative author, he tells a good, tight story with good human insight. I can't wait for my next one.

Voodoo River Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:23:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voodoo River Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 5 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 537 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: L.A. private eye Elvis Cole is hired by popular television star Jodie Taylor to delve into her past and identify the biological parents who gave her up for adoption 36 years before. Cole's assignment is to find out their biological history and report back. It seems all too clear cut. But when he gets to Louisiana and begins his search, he finds out there's something much darker going on. Other people are also looking for Taylor's parents - and some are ending up dead. And when Cole realizes that his employer knew more than she was telling, Voodoo River becomes a twisting tale of identity, secrets, and murder. Critic Reviews: "Cole, in his fifth appearance, is in fine form. He's as tough, witty, and clever as ever, and his partner Pike exudes danger like no one in suspense fiction this side of Spenser's Hawk. The series has been nominated for Edgars and has won Anthonys. This installment is every bit as good as its predecessors." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Wonderful story...great narrator If you like Elvis, he's in fine form in this Crais offering. Outstanding mystery with just a note of sadness. Compelling characters, delightful plotting that clips along. This is Crais at his best. Who worte this book It doesn't appear to have been Robert Crais. Elvis and Pike are here, Pike a lot more to character than Elvis. The story drags, Elvis acts in was not like Elvis. The one main flaw... Mel Foster has to go. He doesn't get the characters. I believe I tried to listen to this story a while back, Luther the snapping turtle jolted my memory. I think I got bored and never finished it. Well this time I did finish, and I'm disappointed. Narrator's Voice Did Not Fit the Narrative Narrator's voice was too deep. Did not match my mental image of Elvis Cole. The narrator did not do other voices well at all, especially female voices. You can skip this one Story - average for all, below average Cole/Pike. Narrator - bad, sounds a lot like Dick Hill, his Cajun is strained and just wrong at times, his Joe Pike is way off. Not sure if authors are part of the process to choose narrators, but Cole's quirky personality which comes through with all other narrators in the series is completely lost here. Sounds as dry as a procedural. Don't waste your credits. great story. good characters. Nice Romance.

Elvis is quite enjoyable as a smart alec private eye. romance with Lady attorney was quite touching. you know by the end there has to be more at the next story. narration was weak. he had trouble giving authentic voices to other characters. this did not take away substantially from the enjoyment of the story. I look forward to more Elvis Cole stories.

An Accidental Death Audiobook by Peter Grainger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Grainger) — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:11:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Accidental Death Subtitle: A DC Smith Investigation Series, Book 1 Author: Peter Grainger Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2409 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The story opens with the apparently accidental drowning of a sixth form student in the Norfolk countryside. As a matter of routine, or so it seems, the case passes across the desk of Detective Sergeant Smith, recently returned to work after an internal investigation into another case that has led to tensions between officers at Kings Lake police headquarters. As an ex-DCI, Smith could have retired by now, and it is clear that some of his superiors wish that he would do so. The latest trainee detective to work with him is the son of a member of his former team, and together they begin to unravel the truth about what happened to Wayne Fletcher. As the investigation proceeds, it becomes clear that others are involved - some seem determined to prevent it, some seem to be taking too much interest. In the end, Smith operates alone, having stepped too far outside standard procedures to ask for support. He knows that his own life might be at risk but he has not calculated on the life of his young assistant also being put in danger. Members Reviews: Excellent British Mystery Peter Grainger is a wonderful writer. His primary character. Detective Sergeant DS Smith is an older, former Detective Chief Inspector who now works to solve cases rather than supervise. He is interesting, smart, multi-faceted, and his interactions with his subordinate team members provide a window into his character. He's honest and a gentleman, with a unique way of looking at crimes. I have actually read all 5 of Mr. Granger's books in this series. As with a number of other authors whose books I enjoy enough to read multiple times (Agatha Christie, PD James, Josephine Tey, Dick Francis, Jodi Taylor, Patricia Wentworth and others), I will buy his audiobooks as they become available and listen when I can't read. An excellent narrator makes for great company. Gildart Jackson is a good choice as narrator. As everyone knows, the narrator can ruin an excellent book but that won't happen here. For those who like classic British mysteries, I highly recommend this writer. An Accidental Read Just happened on this first in a series and had no expectations when I started reading. A very satisfying read. The primary character, DC Smith is someone I am looking forward to getting to know better. While there is still a great deal of back story to fill in, this relatively short book introduces a complex hero who takes the form of a somewhat shabby, bumbling detective, well past his prime, whom everyone hopes will retire - immediately. I was very impressed with the character development, especially the use of the grown child of an ex-partner, someone Smith first knew as a very little boy, to illustrate just how long he has been around, yet how relevant he still is. And as usual my favorite aspect of this British police procedural suspense novel is that a wonderful mystery is presented and then solved with very little violence and with no guns. So many US mystery writers have replaced plot with gratuitous and graphic violence and endless gun battles that do nothing to move the story forward. I thought the narrator did an excellent job! Split decision My husband and I listened to this book together. He liked it very well--while I found it okay or pretty good.

Broadchurch Audiobook by Chris Chibnall, Erin Kelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Chibnall) — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:48:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broadchurch Author: Chris Chibnall, Erin Kelly Narrator: Carolyn Pickles Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 155 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In the sleepy British seaside town of Broadchurch, Detective Ellie Miller has just returned from vacation, only to learn that shes been passed over for a promotion at work in favor of outsider Alec Hardy. He, escaping the spectacular failure of his last case, is having trouble finding his way into this tight-knit community wary of new faces. But professional rivalry aside, both detectives are about to receive some terrible news: 11-year-old Danny Latimer has been found murdered on the beach.For Ellie it's a personal blow; Danny was her older sons best friend. She cant believe anyone in Broadchurch would ever have harmed him. But Alec considers everyone, even Dannys parents, suspect in his death. Its a living nightmare for everyone involvedeven before the press arrive and start stirring up the secrets every town member keeps hidden behind closed doors.An intimate portrait of a town and the ordinary grievances that have slowly simmered for years before boiling over in an unthinkable crime, this remarkable adaptation of the hit television show Broadchurch tells the story of a shattered family, a reeling town, and the two imperfect detectives trying to bring them answers. Members Reviews: Amazingly visual experience What did you like best about this story? Without saying any thing that might "spoil" the ending, I love the way in the end the loose ends come together/pay off. Every character has a purpose. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Very compelling. Any additional comments? I just started watching the TV series having first listened to this. And I keep feeling like I have already SEEN it. The way this is written and narrated I experienced the story completely, including visualizing it. Engaging as the series. The novel format of this series is inspired. I loved the internal dialogue and felt every gut punch along with the characters. Book and TV show in one day I listened to the book and then watched the TV show bit by bit going back and forth.This was an interesting way to consume the content. I will have to say that near the end it was difficult to listen to some of the descriptions. They were not pornographic but they were vary disturbing. brilliant what a great book, excellent story,character development, suprized and entertaining. I do recommend this book A "who done it", that is a drag Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? No. It is a little too syrupy with way too possibilities of who "did it". Almost to the point of not having a real plot. I guess I can appreciate the character development and Ms. Pickles performance but the story line was drudgingly hard to get through, for me. More action less soap. What about Carolyn Pickless performance did you like? Her voice is nice on the ears. Did Broadchurch inspire you to do anything? ? Sleep?

The David Wolf Mystery Thriller Series: Books 1-4 Audiobook by Jeff Carson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Carson) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 01:00:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The David Wolf Mystery Thriller Series: Books 1-4 Author: Jeff Carson Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-17 Publisher: Cross Atlantic Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: If you love mysteries with action, suspense and a touch of humor and romance, then the David Wolf series is for you. Foreign Deceit Sergeant David Wolf of the Sluice County SD headquartered in the ski resort town of Rocky Points, Colorado, receives word that his brother has committed suicide in the Alps of Italy. The Silversmith Deputy Sergeant David Wolf has been waiting sixteen years for today's opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his late father and become Sheriff of the Sluice County SD, headquartered in the small ski resort town of Rocky Points, Colorado. What he's offered, however, isn't quite what he's expecting. And for Wolf, refusing turns out to be harder, and much deadlier, than he could have anticipated. Alive and Killing Just for a day, Colorado Sheriff David Wolf trades slogging through murky meltwaters and even murkier small-town politics for an overnight camping trip in the wilderness with his son. But when a man with fresh burns turns up on their trail, falling from the heavy load in his backpack and running wild from something, Wolf suspects his father-son camping trip may have just taken a turn for the worse. Deadly Conditions The small town of Rocky Points, Colorado has just been hit with an epic snowstorm. When the snow removal process uncovers a dead body a young woman brutally murdered and clearly marked with some sort of cryptic message Sheriff David Wolf and his deputies are left scrambling to find a killer before he strikes again. Members Reviews: Good, solid, Western mystery. If you like Longmire or other Western, macho mysteries youll like these. Great driving stories that even kept my husband interested.

U Is for Undertow Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:43:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: U Is for Undertow Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1797 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's a question worth pondering. Through 20 excursions into the dark side of the human soul, Sue Grafton has never written the same book twice. And so it is with this, her 21st. Once again, she breaks genre formulas, giving us a twisting, complex, surprise-filled, and totally satisfying thriller. It's April 1988, a month before Kinsey Millhone's 38th birthday, and she's alone in her office doing paperwork when a young man arrives unannounced. He has a preppy air about him and looks as if he'd be carded if he tried to buy booze, but Michael Sutton is 27, an unemployed college dropout. Twenty-one years earlier, a four-year-old girl disappeared. A recent reference to her kidnapping has triggered a flood of memories. Sutton now believes he stumbled on her lonely burial when he was six years old. He wants Kinsey's help in locating the child's remains and finding the men who killed her. It's a long shot, but he's willing to pay cash up front, and Kinsey agrees to give him one day. As her investigation unfolds, she discovers Michael Sutton has an uneasy relationship with the truth. In essence, he's the boy who cried wolf. Is his current story true, or simply one more in a long line of fabrications? Grafton moves the narrative between the 80s and the 60s, changing points of view, building multiple subplots, and creating memorable characters. Gradually, we see how they all connect. But at the beating center of the novel is Kinsey Millhone, sharp-tongued, observant, a loner - "a heroine", said The New York Times Book Review, "with foibles you can laugh at and faults you can forgive." Critic Reviews: "As this master of suspense continues to demonstrate in superb mystery after mystery, there are more ugly twists in the human heart than there are letters in the alphabet." ( Entertainment Weekly)"It's as if Grafton purposely begins with a standard situation-and then gleefully sets about breaking every cardinal rule of the mystery novel." ( Los Angeles Times Book Review) Members Reviews: A brilliant departure from the familiar Who'd a thunk it? 21 installments into a series and, far from being a return to a comfort zone, Sue Grafton's latest effort is something of a departure from the routine. As the book opens private investigator Kinsey Millhone is asked to do a day's work by a young man, Michael Sutton. When he was six years old he saw two men burying something in the woods and he now believes they may have been burying the body of Mary Claire Fitzhugh, a four-year-old child who was kidnapped in 1967 and has never been seen since. Kinsey soon learns that it's not as clear-cut as Michael thought but, as always, she doggedly nuts out all the facts and builds her case. With respect to the doggedness of Kinsey the book is as familiar as an old cardigan but the surprising element was that Kinsey's is only one of several stories that unfold. In addition there's a thread in the 1960's featuring a woman called Deborah Unrah whose grown son returns home greatly changed by the flower power movement and drug culture of the time and another 1988 thread featuring a middle-aged Walker McNally who is a repugnant alcoholic.

The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag Audiobook by Alan Bradley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:07:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag Subtitle: A Flavia de Luce Mystery Author: Alan Bradley Narrator: Jayne Entwistle Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1460 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: From Dagger Award-winning and internationally best-selling author Alan Bradley comes this utterly beguiling mystery, starring one of fictions most remarkable sleuths: Flavia de Luce, a dangerously brilliant 11-year-old with a passion for chemistry and a genius for solving murders. This time, Flavia finds herself untangling two deathsseparated by time but linked by the unlikeliest of threads. Flavia thinks that her days of crime-solving in the bucolic English hamlet of Bishops Lacy are overand then Rupert Porson has an unfortunate rendezvous with electricity. The beloved puppeteer has had his own strings sizzled, but whod do such a thing and why? For Flavia, the questions are intriguing enough to make her put aside her chemistry experiments and schemes of vengeance against her insufferable big sisters. Astride Gladys, her trusty bicycle, Flavia sets out from the de Luces crumbling family mansion in search of Bishops Laceys deadliest secrets. Does the madwoman who lives in Gibbet Wood know more than shes letting on? What of the vicars odd ministrations to the catatonic woman in the dovecote? Then theres a German pilot obsessed with the Brontë sisters, a reproachful spinster aunt, and even a box of poisoned chocolates. Most troubling of all is Porsons assistant, the charming but erratic Nialla. All clues point toward a suspicious death years earlier and a case the local constables cant solvewithout Flavias help. But in getting so close to whos secretly pulling the strings of this dance of death, has our precocious heroine finally gotten in way over her head? Critic Reviews: "Billiant, irresistible and incorrigible, Flavia has a long future ahead of her. Bradley's mystery debut is a standout." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: delightful! This is one of two (so far) Flavia de Luce books by Alan Bradley - both are delightful. I can't recommend them more highly. The main character is a smart, witty, observant, precocious (but in fun and amusing kind of way) Pippi Longstocking type character - full of mischief, independent spirit and bursting with the sheer joy of being alive. Flavia loves scientific experients and solving mysteries, and peppers her observations of science and life with historical facts that never get in the way of the flow of the story. The descriptions of English country life and of the landscape and village characters are also good and add to the experience of the story. Thank you Audible, for pairing this delightful heroine, the11 year old Flavia de Luce, with the pitch perfect narration of Jayne Entwhistle! It's a great combination. I have been a member of audible for years and cannot remember enjoying a character or a story more. The combination of character and narrator really add to what is already a fun and absorbing story! This was not written as a children's book, but it will appeal to the adventurous young girl within readers of all ages. This book (as well as The Sweetness at The Bottom of the Pie) have made me laugh and smile with the wit, spunkiness and sheer joy in life that Entwhistle conveys through her narration of the character of Flavia. Please bring us more, Mr. Bradley, and please have Entwhistle narrate any forthcoming books in the series, Audible. Thank you for bringing this lovely character to life through these audio books.

Killing Hope Audiobook by Keith Houghton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Keith Houghton) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 04:50:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killing Hope Subtitle: Gabe Quinn Thriller, Book 1 Author: Keith Houghton Narrator: David Doersch Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Scriptacular Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 292 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: If you could save a million lives by taking one...would you? When LAPD homicide detective Gabe Quinn investigates a series of ritualistic murders, it soon becomes clear that the killer is on a personal mission to bring him to his knees, luring him into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the odds aren't stacked in his favor, and there can be only one winner. One man stands in the way of countless deaths.... One man will try to stop him.... Only one will succeed.... Author note: The back story in Killing Hope continues into the second book, Crossing Lines. To enjoy the whole experience as intended, I recommend listening to the Gabe Quinn Thrillers in numerological order. Members Reviews: Amazing Fast Paced Thriller!!! If you could sum up Killing Hope in three words, what would they be? Exhilarating, Relentless, Shocking! What other book might you compare Killing Hope to and why? This is a crime thriller which some compare to the likes of James Patterson. And while I think that is a good comparison to explain to you the type of book this is, I personally feel that this book far exceeds Patterson or any other writers I've read in this genre. In fact, it is hands down the best thriller of its kind that I have read. Easily the best! I read the book first on Kindle and was overjoyed to find out it had been made into an audible book. In fact, this book is the very reason that I finally started an audible subscription! Just like the first time I read the book, I was so sad when it was over because I wanted it to never end! The ending is shocking and mind blowing which is not something that can be said of many other books in this category. It is unforgettable and I can't wait until books 2 and 3 of this series also come to audible. I will definitely be buying them the day they come out. What about David Doerschs performance did you like? Having read the Kindle book first, it was really fun to hear good ole Gabe Quinn come to life! I enjoyed his gruff, Southern accent and thought David Doersch did a great job with all the characters and he certainly did this book justice with his performance. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? What really stood out to me pretty much immediately when reading/hearing this book is the way Keith Houghton describes the scenes. He does it in a way that really makes you feel like you're right there with Detective Quinn! The weather, the atmosphere, the setting...it's all l laid out in great detail without an over-abundance of words. That is what certainly impressed me right away. He is able to capture a moment and a feeling so descriptively, yet so concisely that it's a very noticeable and striking contrast to most books I've read. Any additional comments? The ending of this book literally had my head spinning. I just COULD NOT BELIEVE what I was reading! I had read a long string of crime thrillers prior to picking up Killing Hope and since I almost always guess the end of such books, I was so sure I knew who the killer was in this one too. That is, until the ending actually came and practically hit me over the head like a ton of bricks! It was such a great thrill to be genuinely flabbergasted and gobsmacked! I cannot recommend this book enough and I highly encourage everyone to pick up this audible book and also the Kindle edition.

The Boyfriend Audiobook by Thomas Perry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Perry) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:16:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boyfriend Author: Thomas Perry Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 825 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Jack Till, who has retired from the LAPD after a respected career as a homicide detective, now works as a private investigator, comfortable chasing down routine cases while visiting his 24-year-old daughter, Holly, who has Down Syndrome. But when the parents of a recently murdered young girl, about Holly's age, ask for his help when the police come up empty, Till reluctantly takes the case. It was discovered after her death that the victim had been working as a high-class prostitute, and the police are content to assume she was killed by a client, common in such a dangerous line of work. Yet as Till digs deeper, he realizes that the victim is just one of several young female escorts killed in different cities in the exact same way - all had strawberry blonde hair, and all were shot with a 9mm handgun in the sanctity of their apartments. Till must find his way around the tawdry and secretive online escort business, and decode ads placed by young women who all use false names, sometimes advertise using other women's pictures, and move from city to city every few months. Yet when Till is finally able to catch up with the killer, he finds that the man he's after is far more dangerous and volatile than he ever could have imagined. As the body count rises, Till must risk his life to find this seductive and ruthless killer whose murderous spree masks a far deadlier agenda. Members Reviews: I wanted to love this book but it fell flat This is my first Thomas Perry novel and I wasn't impressed. I found the Jack Till character to be boring. I kept expecting him to develop more but it just didn't happen. Don't get me started about the end of the story. It was very abrupt. The whole story could have been made better by an epilogue. Typical Thomas Perry A typical Thomas Perry novel, similar in plot and form to Pursuit (which is slightly superior) and featuring Jack Till, the detective from Silence. The writing is solid without being showy or demanding, the characters hold one's attention, and the plot is suspenseful but not twisty. This is fine, but I rate it a notch below Perry's best books (such as Strip). A Good Story That Finishes Flat Well, the sex was good for me! This book takes us into the ultimate male fantasy. Yes they are escorts, but they are stunningly beautiful, equally intelligent, and only too happy to please. I loved the father daughter relationship featured in the story. Maybe it's because I've never been around the world of escorts, but I just couldn't believe the rest of the story. I should have been paid to listen to this book! Would you try another book from Thomas Perry and/or Robertson Dean? Only if it was free Would you ever listen to anything by Thomas Perry again? Only if it was free What three words best describe Robertson Deans voice? compelling, expressive, nice tone If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Boyfriend? cut the lunch with the girls and history about the original victim. Cut the whole not sure about having sex with the call girl. and speed it up.

In Plain Sight Audiobook by C. J. Box

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Box) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:00:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Plain Sight Subtitle: A Joe Pickett Novel Author: C. J. Box Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1016 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In Plain Sight sees game warden Joe Pickett's life take a turn for the worse after millionaire Opal Scarlett goes missing. As Pickett discovers more and more disturbing truths, it becomes clear that someone wants the dogged game warden to keep his nose out of the investigation. Critic Reviews: "Edgar-finalist Box...expertly evokes Wyoming's landscape, wildlife, people and politics." ( Publishers Weekly) "Box puts on a hell of a show." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Raw & Real I absolutely love Joe Picket so perhaps I am biased, but this is is a extremely well read audio book, the listener can hear the pain and emotion that only David Chandler can display. The story itself is intense, real and super raw. It is graphic and cutting edge. I highly recommend!! A++ Good series, EXCELLENT narration I hate that Joe P is such a pansy so often. I wish he would speak up for himself more often instead of letting people treat him like dirt. I positively DESPISE Missy the idiot sheriff Kyle Mc (how did people ever elect him anyway?!) and this Randy Pope creep. I think MaryBeth should speak up more FOR Joe when her skank mom runs him down. She is pure evil and trash .... Another satisfying C.J. Box tale One of C.J. Box's best. Rich lady rancher disappears leaving three wild and nutso sons, thought-dead foster daughter's real daddy comes to the area to avenge the crimes of Winterkill, Sheridan Pickett once again in the middle of it all, family featured prominently - this has all the best ingredients of C.J. Box's plotting, and is more realistic than the previous two in the series. The plot also sets up circumstances for future plots and draws us further in to the Pickett family. Really a great listen Would you consider the audio edition of In Plain Sight to be better than the print version? The way the author can discribe the simplest things for a eletric heater to the dust created by a spooked Pronghorn. C.J.Box makes the book very educational, very entertaining and suppensfull. Can't to listen to the next in the series. Recomend highly if you like to hunt and fish or concerned with the issues of saving the wilderness. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, Nate adds an edgy side to the story Which character as performed by David Chandler was your favorite? Nate, Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes if possible. A great traveling book. Still great to listen in 10 to 20 minute intervals if you can shut it off. I will wait in my parking stall to hear what happens Any additional comments? I highly recommend it . The way he describes the sun, wind, light and feeling of the environment is amazing. The narrator needs to work on his Southern accent. I like the narrator in this series, but as a Southerner, his accent is lacking. I've never met anyone with an accent like that.

Real Murders Audiobook by Charlaine Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlaine Harris) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:59:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Real Murders Subtitle: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Book 1 Author: Charlaine Harris Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2296 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Though a small town at heart, Lawrenceton, Georgia, has its dark side - and its crime buffs. One of them is librarian Aurora "Roe" Teagarden, a member of the Real Murders Club, which meets once a month to analyze famous cases. It's a harmless pastime - until the night she finds a member killed in a manner that eerily resembles the crime the club was about to discuss. As other brutal "copycat" killings follow, Roe will have to uncover the person behind the terrifying game, one that casts all the members of Real Murders, herself included, as prime suspects - or potential victims. Critic Reviews: "An ingenious plot and sufficient flow of blood keep the pages flying....Harris draws the guilty and the innocent into an engrossing tale while inventing a heroine as capable and potentially complex as P. D. James's Cordelia Gray." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Adjusting expectations For any fan of Charlaine Harris, it is first necessary to understand that this first book in a series isn't like her Sookie Stackhouse or Harper Conolly series--nothing supernatural. Second, it is an earlier work and, while the trademark humor and wit are there, the style and plotting aren't as fully developed as later works. Third, while many characters are introduced in this book, they are not as well-developed as one might like, but they do turn up again in later books so don't dismiss them. Fourth, this story and ones that follow are more like a leisurely stroll through a residential neighborhood than a car chase with spectacular crashes. Often, the story is as much a chronicle of Aurora's life as it is a mystery to be solved. Fifth, Aurora is still finding herself so don't think that the sweet librarian in this book remains static and a fixed character in future books. There was enough of interest in this first in the series for me to continue with more and it can't be compared to Sookie or Harper. It shouldn't be. It isn't deep, fast-paced, or overly complex. Aurora is not a super-sleuth or the most prudent person you will meet, but she is an interesting enough character for me to find it worthwhile to spend a few hours with as she lives her life and stumbles onto murder scenes. I so love Aurora Teagarden These books are really fun. After reading all of Charlaine Harris's Sookie books and then all of the Harris's Harper Connelly books, I figured that the Aurora Teagarden series would naturally be next on the list. At first I really thought they were a bit cheesey, but Aurora started to grow on me. While it doesn't have any of the supernatural aspects of the other series and would be more of a PG rating, instead of the maybe PG-13 or R rating of the other series. This is a fun, quirky, easy read. The narrator is great & the character is lovable. After a slow start with the 1st book not knowing what to expect, I began to love the characters that were introduced and re introduced throughout the series, so by the time I got to the 8th book (within a weeks time) I will say each book in this series gets better. The only thing I do not like in the narration is how the mens voices are done.

Deja Dead Audiobook by Kathy Reichs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathy Reichs) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:27:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deja Dead Author: Kathy Reichs Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1199 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's June in Montreal, and Dr. Temperance Brennan, who has left a shaky marriage back home in North Carolina to take on the challenging assignment of Director of Forensic Anthropology for the province of Quebec, looks forward to a relaxing weekend in beautiful Quebec City. First, though, she must stop at a newly uncovered burial site in the heart of the city. The remains are probably old and only of archeological interest, but Tempe must make sure they're not a case for the police. One look at the decomposed and decapitated corpse, stored neatly in plastic bags, tells her she'll spend the weekend in the crime lab. Something about the crime scene is familiar to Tempe: the stashing of the body parts; the meticulous dismemberment. As a pattern continues to emerge, Tempe calls upon all her forensic skills, including bone, tooth/dental, and bitemark analysis and x-ray microflourescence to convince the police that the cases are related and to try to stop the killer before he strikes again. Told with lacerating authenticity and passion, Déjà Dead is both poignant and terrifying as it hurtles toward its breathtaking conclusion and instantly catapults Kathy Reich into the top ranks of crime authors. Critic Reviews: "Accomplished and chilling." ( People) "Kathy Reichs knows how to put all [of her] exotic experience into a novel....Quebec's own Southern gal give[s] Cornwell a run for the money." (Margaret Cannon, Globe and Mail) "What makes Déjà Dead so compelling, in addition to the authoritative descriptions of how a forensic scientist 'reads' the story the bones tell, is the character of Brennan - smart, persistent, gutsy, ironic yet vulnerable." (Judy Stoffman, Toronto Star) Members Reviews: Perplexed over other reviews about the narrator I was surprised at the negative reviews of the narration of this book. I've listened to a number books narrated by Barbara Rosenblat and have always been impressed by her interpretations. Normally, I listen to books in the car, so possibly have not heard some of the "offending sounds" others have pointed out because of background road noise. But I think her performances are terrific. She has a way of creating a mood, a personality for the characters she reads. Subtleties in voice, in accent, denote and differentiate the characters beautifully. I have bought books she's narrated simply because she was the reader. Now, the book. I have enjoyed most of the Temperance Brennen stories. A forensic anthropologist, Brennen is called in on cases where the mostly unidentifiable remains require extensive analysis and investigation to solve murder cases. There is thoughtful description of how these analyses are done, which I find fascinating. How anthropomorphic details like size,age, sex, etc. can be deciphered from clues in often very deteriorated human remains. The detailed police tactics involved in the case are also intriguing and interesting, because she describes enough detail to reveal the logic and rationale for how cases are handled. The story is convoluted, and engaging.

Falling Glass Audiobook by Adrian McKinty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrian McKinty) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:47:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Falling Glass Author: Adrian McKinty Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2384 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Richard Coulter is a man who has everything. His beautiful new wife is pregnant, his upstart airline is undercutting the competition and moving from strength to strength, his diversification into the casino business in Macau has been successful, and his fabulous Art Deco house on an Irish cliff top has just been featured in Architectural Digest. But then, for some reason, his ex-wife Rachel doesnt keep her side of the custody agreement and vanishes off the face of the earth with Richards two daughters. Richard hires Killian, a formidable ex-enforcer for the IRA, to track her down before Rachel, a recovering drug addict, harms herself or the girls. As Killian follows Rachels trail, he begins to see that there is a lot more to this case than first meets the eye and that a 30-year-old secret is going to put all of them in terrible danger. Falling Glass is an Audible.com Best Thriller of 2011. Editorial Reviews: By now, Adrian McKintys reputation for solidly crafted Irish crime novels is well-established. Equally familiar is the context into which this latest narrative is dropped. McKinty spent his childhood in Belfast at the height of paramilitary conflict there, and Falling Glass centers around a minor character from his Michael Forsythe trilogy that is steeped in precisely those historical influences. Killian, a legendary IRA heavy, emerges from retirement for what appears to be an easy money job of rescuing some rich businessmans kids from their drug-addled mother. Naturally, complications abound and Killian soon finds himself in fierce competition with an apparently invincible Russian hit man on a case that evolves into something much uglier than a straightforward kidnapping scheme. Throughout this debacle, Killians Pavee senses of humor and realism never abandon him. He has the dry wit and keen improvisational reflexes of a man raised among the Irish gypsies, which gets him into and out of trouble in equal measure. McKinty has a discerning ear for Killians banter, colorfully supported by Gerard Doyles authentic brogue. Doyle has won numerous audio awards, but perhaps more importantly, has also been with McKinty every step of the way. As narrator for the entire Michael Forsythe trilogy, Doyle is not only aware of this new novels background, but has also already established a clear sense of voice for many of this novels chief characters. Although Forsythe takes a back seat in this story, fans of the previous trilogy will be gratified by the return of Doyles vision for the voice work, and find a credible set of new developments among beloved characters. But this novel is also quite capable of standing alone, and listeners who are coming fresh to Adrian McKintys work will not have any trouble picking up the storys thread, thanks in part to Gerard Doyles confident hold on the reins of the narration. McKinty and Doyle obviously have a good chemistry going, and the conclusion of Falling Glass satisfyingly leaves plenty of room for the development of a Killian trilogy. Megan Volpert Members Reviews: Hold on to your seat!!! Adrian McKinty is a darn good storyteller. Hes the real thing and keeps getting better and better. Dont let this book fool you. Yes, its an action-packed thriller, but its much more than that. The story is brutal but beautifully, hauntingly, and lyrically written. Imagine a cross pollination of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Chuck Palahniuk. Or James Joyce and Quentin Tarantino.

Hide Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:33:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hide Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Maggi-Meg Reed Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2435 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Bobby's only lead is wrapped around a dead woman's neck. Annabelle Granger's childhood was a blur of new cities and assumed identities. But what or who her family was running from, she never knew. Now a body is unearthed from a grave, wearing a necklace bearing Annabelle's name, and the danger is too close to escape. Dodge knows he must solve the mystery of Annabelle Granger, and to do that, he must team up with his former lover, partner, and friend D. D. Warren from the Boston P.D. From its beginning to its shocking climax, Hide is a thriller that delves into our deepest, darkest fears - where there is no one to trust, where there is no place left to hide. Critic Reviews: "Through expert use of red herrings, Gardner takes the reader on a nail-biting ride to the thrilling climax." (Publishers Weekly) "Gardner fans look out: this one will take your breath away." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!! If you are looking for a great listen that combines an excellent story with an outstanding story teller, then look no more. Ms. Reed is by far one of the best readers yet! Her talents combined with Ms. Gardner is . . . well I like to think of it, "when the clouds part and the stars are just right." You will not be disappointed with this selection because Ms. Gardner is one of the best authors of the times. Ms. Reed is, again, an outstanding story teller. Thank you both for one of the best works that I've had the pleasure to listen to in a long time! Gripped I won't outline the plot as others have already done this, but I was quite gripped by this book. I recently listened to and enjoyed the "Survivors club" and if anything I think I enjoyed this novel even more. The plot certainly kept me guessing to the last - download and enjoy. Wonderful book! I literally coulnd't put the MP3 player down! I have never read any of Lisa Gardner's books before, but I am about to DL more! Excellent first read This was my first Lisa Gardner, excellent. I blew through it in two days. I'll listen to some more, for sure. It was fast paced, action packed, interesting characters. It seemed to be a step above the normal thriller. Fabulous This book is great. Lisa Gardner had the ability to capture your attention and hold it from start to finish. She keeps you wondering who the villain is or if there is a villain until the end of the book. Be sure to also read "Gone" if you have not done so. It will give you more depth into the characters in "Hide. She consistantly writes great suspense.

Track of the Cat Audiobook by Nevada Barr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nevada Barr) — Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:19:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Track of the Cat Author: Nevada Barr Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 969 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The young naturalist, Anna Pigeon, has moved to the Southwest wilderness to be a park ranger. There, her days are filled with the physical demands of working in the Guadalupe Mountains and the satisfaction of living in this splendid land. Her peace is shattered one morning, though, when she discovers the body of another ranger deep in Dog Canyon. How did the usually cautious woman die? Although at first the evidence indicates an attack by a mountain lion, Anna soon suspects that there are craftier predators afoot in the wild grasses. Fast-paced suspense and sharply defined characters will immediately sweep you up in the force of this compelling mystery. By the end, you'll be nodding in satisfaction at the final twist and anticipating the next book in the Anna Pigeon series. Narrator Barbara Rosenblat's performance highlights Anna's savvy courage and determination to catch her prey. Critic Reviews: "Thrilling...Ms. Barr has a naturalist's eye for detail and an environmentalist's fury at the destruction of the wilderness." (The New York Times Book Review) "The texture, scents and sounds of the West Texas wilderness permeate this forceful debut....A park ranger herself, Barr develops a complex, credible and capable heroine who believes in truth and justice while remaining conscious of the ambiguities of human existence." (Publishers Weekly) "Spectacular descriptions, psychological insight, and a refreshingly independent heroine." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Inspired Narration for a First-Rate Mystery Barbara Rosenblatt's narration is brilliant. She really brings Anna Pigeon alive. Nevada Barr is a terrific writer, as most mystery fans know. However, Rosenblatt's inspired narration might just make listening to Barr even better than reading her. Guadalupe Mountain Mystery This award winning first book in a mystery series is set in a real/actual place in West Texas. The main character, strong and likable Anna, is a park ranger in the Guadalupe Mountain National Park. The park is known for its fossil reef, hiking and backpacking. The vivid description of hiking and backpacking and the sense of place are all strong in the story. The book captures the wilderness, the dangers and the beauty of the setting. The narration starts out slow--but give it time--it gets better. Rosenblat sounds a bit worn out at first but I think the voice was intentional and captures the character of Anna well. I enjoyed the story and thought that the mystery was well thought out and held my interest. It kept me thinking right up until the end. The engaging writing and strong character development make this book worth the time spent listening. A good start to a new to me series that I plan to continue. Excellent story, Love this character... Anna Pigeon is a real woman with her insecuritites and flaws and intelligence. I really like this character and with one book have become a fan of the series. I will definately read more. A Trek through the Guadalupes This was my first Nevada Barr book and I've read four since. She has a great idea for a mystery series--a ranger solves crimes in national parks and you get quirky, fascinating background on the park as well as a generally satisfying mystery. Sometimes her plots or endings are a bit shaky, but the colorful writing is well worth a listen.

Say You're Sorry Audiobook by Michael Robotham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Robotham) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:53:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Say You're Sorry Author: Michael Robotham Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 683 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Two missing girls. Two brutal murders. All connected to one farm house. Who is to blame? When pretty and popular teenagers Piper Hadley and Tash McBain disappear one Sunday morning, the investigation captivates a nation but the girls are never found. Convinced that Piper or Tash might still be alive, clinical psychologist Joe O' Loughlin and ex-cop Vincent Ruiz, persuade the police to re-open the investigation. But they are racing against time to save the girls from someone with an evil, calculating and twisted mind.... Members Reviews: Whew--To Hell And Back! My third Robotham novel and not the last! It was a very good story and it kept me in suspense 'til the very end, which is what I usually hope for. I find Robatham and narrator, Sean Barrett, an unbeatable combination, as I have said before. I don't think I would even listen to a book in this series that was not narrated by Barrett. He seeps into the characters and becomes a necessary element. This story had a certain "uneasiness" quality for me, a sense of dread and worry. My fears were allayed at the end, happily for me. It seems that for me, there is a fine line between enjoyment and discomfort. While this book came close to that line, it didn't jump over the line and cause too much anxiety for me. What really surprised me is that I shed a few tears at the very end, at an unsuspected moment of kindness. I really like books that evoke strong feelings and this book did not disappoint. So, while I really liked the book and do recommend it as a great listen, I have a few caveats I need to make. This book is not for the faint of heart, as you can see from the very few less than stellar reviews. Also, I would recommend you not read this book first, as it is 5th in the series. Make it a bunch more enjoyable for yourself and get to know the main characters a bit, those being psychologist Joe O'Loughlin and ex-cop Victor Ruiz. A little knowledge beforehand can make a book much more enjoyable, I have found. Robotham is the real deal! He knows how to spin a yarn with great characters, fast pacing and terrific suspense. No I don't like everything about this series, but Robotham consistently delivers a 4 star performance. You will like this book if you enjoy police procedurals, flawed heroes, a unique mystery and tremendous suspense. Sean Barrett is stellar with the narration. Story Could Have Been Better What did you like best about Say You're Sorry? What did you like least? The performance was wonderful, otherwise I would have stopped listening. What could Michael Robotham have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? The story about a psychologist who is very good a interpreting evidence to solve crimes is intriguing -- but I would have appreciated a plot that was not centered around sexual violence and abuse against adolescents. That was very disturbing and really not necessary. Robotham is a very good writer, but choose a different subject. What about Sean Barretts performance did you like? Captivating performance. I will seek out more books narrated by Barrett. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No, because of the sexual violence against adolescents. Warning: Intimate molestations of young girls Michael Robotham's convinced that morality is not built into nature.

Phantom Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:34:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Phantom Prey Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1289 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Lucas Davenport has had disturbing cases before - but never one quite like this, in the shocking new Prey work from the #1 New York Times best-selling author. ©2008 John Sandford; (P)2008 Penguin Audiobooks Members Reviews: Another great "Prey" I'm a big fan of the this series. I find time just flies when I"m listening to a good detective novel. I like Sandford's characters and Lucas seems like an old pal by now. I don't really get the negative comments about Ferrone's reading. I like his voice and his characterizations. Those saying that he can't do women's voices....seriously? The guy has a deep baritone so I don't know what you expect. His interpretation of the women in this book are spot on if you ask me, so I guess it's all a matter of opinion. If you like Sandford and the Prey serious, don't let negatives about Ferrone put you off. I think he is the perfect voice for the character. Get off Richard Ferrone's back! I thought that the spacy voice of the Fairy character was right on. I have heard women speak like that. Really. Whiny, self-indulgent types. Ones who would have to retreat somewhere "to heal," after stress. And I could easily tell which was Fairy and which were the other females. Also, I got a kick out of Weather bossing Lucas around, and him feeling like it was his duty to indulge her. Story was good and so was Ferrone I'm amazed at the reviewers who had a problem with Ferrone's rendition of Fairy and other female characters. Fairy's voice was "over the top" because Fairy was "over the top." Her character was crystal clear because of the voice Ferrone used. The voices he used for other female characters were as good as they get for a gravelly voiced man doing female voices. You always new who was talking without attribution. That's the mark of a good narrator. This story was interesting, if not a little unbelievable. It had Hitchcockian elements that were revealed a little earlier than may have been the case with the director of Psycho fame. Bottom line: Fans of Sandford and Ferrone will like this listen. Keep the Prey series coming. FERRONE DOES IT ALL I wish the mewling about Richard Ferrone's so-called "inability" to do female voices would cease. He can do women, children singing, and multiple male character voices. Get a life! You already have one of the top tier mystery/thriller writers working today. THE MASTER The Prey Series is what got me reading books to begin with. I am married to a police sergeant/internal affairs investigator. John Sandford is the only author that truly gets the dialogue accurate. It's amazing. I get so upset when I finish one of his books. I can't wait for the next one to begin. The entire prey series is amazing. Lucas Davenport is delicious. Keep them coming!

Precious and Grace Audiobook by Alexander McCall Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 23:29:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Precious and Grace Subtitle: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Book 17 Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 705 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The delightful 17th installment of the ever-popular, perennially best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe, Botswana's premier lady detective, is a little short on help. The codirector of the agency, Grace Makutsi, is busy with her own case, her client none other than their erstwhile assistant, Mr. Polopetsi, who has unwittingly involved himself in a pyramid scheme. The agency's other assistant, Charlie, may also need more help than he can offer, as he is newly embroiled in a romance with a glamorous woman about whom the others have their doubts. So when a young Canadian woman approaches Mma Ramotswe with a complex case, it's up to her alone to solve it - with her signature intuition and insight, of course. The young woman spent part of her childhood in Botswana and needs help finding a long-lost acquaintance. But much time has passed, and her memory yields few clues. The difficult search - and the unexpected results - will remind them all that sometimes it's those we think we know best who most surprise us. Critic Reviews: "It's delicious to visit with old friends, and that's certainly the case in Lisette Lecat's lovely performance of Alexander McCall Smith's newest No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency mystery. South African-born Lecat, who has long narrated the series, understands the characters and atmosphere perfectly; thus, the listener can trust that all sounds as it should in the company of Botswana's Mma Ramotswe and her compatriots." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: One of the best in the series Yes, these women are like dear old friends, the narrator a comforting voice, and the writing a fabulous international trip, but this one has a message and a true heart. There's a double meaning in the title: the two words are the names of the characters and also point to where the story is going to lead. There are a few of these titles I might not suggest, but this one is a must for the Number 1 Ladies fans. A wonderfult series, That is well known. The traditionally built lady detective of Botswana Mma Precious Remotswe is back for novel #17 in this wonderful series. Joining her is her mechanic husband and proprietor of Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, their adopted children Motholeli and Puso, her secretary/business partner Grace "97%" Makutsi, ex-apprentice mechanic and current apprentice detective Charlie, mechanic Fanwell, chemist and part time detective and mechanic Mr. Polopetsi, orphan farm matron Mma Portokwane, and of course Grace's long time nemesis Violet Sephotho. All 17 novels in this glorious light detective series are in my Audible library. Precious and Grace is a wonderful addition. The setting is Gaborone the capital city of the democratic landlocked south African country of Botswana. The novels in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series are as much about the adventures and eccentricity of the various characters as they are about solving mysteries; there are always valuable life lessons learned. Lisette Lecat narrates all novels in this series in Botswana's speech patters in English. Lecat is very, very good with regional accents. I highly recommend this book and this series with the understanding that they are more about the foibles of the characters than with high adventure or strong suspense.

The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax Audiobook by Dorothy Gilman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothy Gilman) — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:06:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax Author: Dorothy Gilman Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1966 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Emily Pollifax is one of a precious few gray-haired female sleuths who solve their cases through unflagging determination, moral courage and wisdom that comes with age. In The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax, Emily answers the call of that nice Mr. Carstairs to go to Istanbul as a courier and search for a missing agent. Members Reviews: Wonderful story, perfect narration! I have read and reread all of the Mrs. Pollifax books in hard copy and was thrilled to discover that not only had they come to Audible but that my favorite narrator of all time, Barbara Rosenblat, is reading them. As a senior myself, I can promise that my voice is not as young and resonant as it once was and I have no problem with Ms. Rosenblat's portrayal of the character. The listener needs to keep in mind that Mrs. Pollifax IS a senior and that is what makes her so "amazing". After all, the reason the CIA wanted her was because she is the perfect grandmotherly type. constantly caught up in everyone's troubles and heartaches and thus the most unlikely "spy" ever. This series is fun, exciting and well worth a listen. Try it - you'll like it! A Delightful Series!! I was really unsure about selecting the 1st book in this series - The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax! But, I was truly impressed with the story line and the narration. I just love Barbara Rosenblat! She is amazing to listen too, she takes you into the story with her! I have just finished listening to the Amazing Mrs. Pollifax and it was wonderful. I really cannot say enough about it. I was laughing, smiling and even a small tear. Each book is a seperate story, with only the main charaters reappearing and new ones introduced. Thank you Dorothy Gilman and Barbara Rosenblat. I have downloaded all the books except 2 as they are not offered on Audible. And Thank you Audible for sharing these great stories with me! Another exotic locale Where does The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was as good as the other Mrs Pollifax stories I've listened to, which means it was fabulous. What did you like best about this story? This series is like comfort food - you go back to them because you know you're going to enjoy them and although there is a familiarity to them, they are never boring. I also love the exotic and unusual places Mrs Pollifax travels to, and the way those cities and countries are described. Delightful! The widowed Mrs. Pollifax , bored with retirement, becomes a courier for the FBI. In "The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax" she is sent to Istanbul to meet with a defecting Russian double agent, carrying a passport and money to give her so she can fly to the the US for sanction. If you have read or heard any of Mrs. Pollifax books you know nothing is that simple, nothing ever goes as planned. She can get into and out of situations that have you laughing out loud. In "The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax", Mrs. Polifax keeps losing the agent she came to help and finding her again. The ruthless kidnappers are relentless in their pursuit, and just when Mrs. Polifax believes they have escaped, they are caught again. The bodyguard sent with her for protection is killed, and she does not return to the Hotel, so no-one knows where she is, as she sets out to accomplish the job she was hired to do. Only Mrs.

Outrage Audiobook by T. R. Ragan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. R. Ragan) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:41:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outrage Subtitle: Faith McMann Trilogy, Book 2 Author: T. R. Ragan Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1257 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The happy life Faith McMann knew as a wife, mother, and teacher was destroyed when vicious criminals murdered her husband, kidnapped her children, and left her for dead. After paralyzing grief, fear, and despair, there was nothing left for her to feel...except fury. But striking a staggering blow against a brutal ring of human traffickers was just the beginning of her uphill battle. Though her daughter remains missing and her son is lost in the wilderness, Faith's relentless efforts have reunited some children with their families. They've also made her and the rest of her family the targets of a sadistic crime boss. But Faith has learned plenty about survival in the lawless underworld she's storming. And she's forged an unbreakable bond with two no-holds-barred allies in the war against evil. As they dodge assassins and take down predators, Faith travels deeper into the heart of darkness, determined to rescue her children at any cost. Members Reviews: Outstanding I couldn't put it down. This book is way better than the first one, and the first one was great. Can't wait for the next one. Excellent narration. Great plot, Suspense, drama. Just a great book Storyline good, pronunciation sometimes not. Good number two book in the trilogy, and I will go to number three. The author kept my attention but the reader had some pronunciation blunders. She is reading California place names, and is obviously not from there. This may not bother anyone from the other 49 states, but it was distracting to me. For example, the first "a" in Vacaville is pronounced like a short letter "o"...a Spanish derivative. Could not stop listening The second book in the series was just as good as the first. can not wait for the 3rd book to come out. wish there was a way to get an alert to know when it is coming out. These are not usually the type of books I buy but this series has made me open up to new types of books. going to be buying more books by T.R. Ragan. As good as her Lizzy Gardner series! TR Ragan writes outstanding crime thrillers. But beware, unlike the Lizzy Gardner series the novels in the Faith McMann series are not stand alone; they end in a cliffhanger situation which is to be resolved in following books in the series; that is, it is a serialized series. To understand this book (Outrage) the prior book, Furious, must be listened to first. Good follow up. The story of Faith continues. Read the first book first. All the sorrow and frustration still resonates in this second installment. The head of the trafficking racket has declared war on Faith, her, and friends. At least 80% of her family have been physically assaulted. There is no quick fix to this sick epidemic in our society or for Faith. This book leaves Faith with many more questions and searches. The characters of Rage and Beast is expanded. Faith was consumed so much with her situation that she did not note anything of her friends. In this installment, T. R. Ragan took time to tell more of their story. Rage is an exceptional character and her story is truly one of strength. These mothers (Faith and Rage) illustrate what mothers will do for the safety of their children. Beast and Rage feel the need to help Faith based upon their personal losses. Beast is anything but a beast.

After I'm Gone Audiobook by Laura Lippman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Lippman) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:55:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After I'm Gone Subtitle: A Novel Author: Laura Lippman Narrator: Linda Emond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 664 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The acclaimed New York Times best-selling author of The Most Dangerous Thing, I'd Know You Anywhere, and What the Dead Know returns with an addictive story that explores how one man's disappearance echoes through the lives of the five women he left behind - his wife, his daughters, and his mistress. Dead is dead. Missing is gone. When Felix Brewer meets nineteen-year-old Bernadette "Bambi" Gottschalk at a Valentine's Day dance in 1959, he charms her with wild promises, some of which he actually keeps. Thanks to his lucrative - if not all legal - businesses, she and their three little girls live in luxury. But on the Fourth of July in 1976, Bambi's comfortable world implodes when Felix, facing prison, vanishes. Though Bambi has no idea where her husband - or his money - might be, she suspects one woman does: his devoted young mistress, Julie. When Julie disappears ten years to the day after Felix went on the lam, everyone assumes she's left to join her old lover - until her remains are discovered in a secluded park. Now, twenty-six years later, Roberto "Sandy" Sanchez, a retired Baltimore detective working cold cases for some extra cash, is investigating her murder. What he discovers is a tangled web of bitterness, jealousy, resentment, greed, and longing stretching over five decades. And at its center is the man who, though long gone, has never been forgotten by the five women who loved him: the enigmatic Felix Brewer. Felix Brewer left five women behind. Now there are four. Does at least one of them know the truth? Critic Reviews: "Despite the murder at its center, this is less a suspenseful whodunit than a masterly novel of character, with secrets skillfully and gradually revealed. Revel in the pace and pleasures of this book." (Publishers Weekly) "[S]mart and mesmerizing.... an involving and elegant novel of the psychological ravages of crime." (Booklist) "Shes one of the best novelists around, period." (Washington Post) Members Reviews: Cannot rate this highly enough! It isn't often I do this, but I finished this book in 4 short days. Typically I take weeks to complete an audiobook; this is a rare exception. I have read all of Laura Lippman's previous books and enjoy her characters and stories, so didn't concern myself with reading any listener reviews for this one. While this book is a whodunit, it is more of a study of characters - their lives, relationships, motivations, machinations, etc. I found this to be a stellar story and listen. Often I find I am somewhat neutral where the narrator is concerned but not in this instance. Linda Edmond's reading enhances the book, and her Baltimore accent is spot on. The story jumps back and forth between the present and the previous 50 or so years, but is not confusing in the least. Lippman's characters (to use a cliche', but an apt one) leap off the "page" they are so fully-developed - she astonishes me in her ability to create such real people. There isn't one false note of dialogue, either. The story is engrossing, but easy to follow, and wonderful in portraying loss, betrayal and the effects of both on a variety of vibrant people. As far as the whodunit is concerned, while really secondary to the overall story, it kept me guessing.

N is for Noose Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Wed, 05 May 2004 10:36:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: N is for Noose Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Mary Peiffer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 456 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Newquist's widow didn't doubt the coroner's report. But Selma couldn't accept not knowing what had so bothered Tom in the last six weeks of his life, and the only way she'd get closure was if she found out what it was that had made him prowl restlessly at night, that had him brooding constantly. Kinsey should have dumped the case. It was vague and hopeless, like looking for a needle in a haystack. Instead, she set up shop in Nota Lake, where she found that looking for a needle in a haystack can draw blood. Very likely, her own. Members Reviews: Quite good until the very end yes, we all know she has to write 26 books and some have been disappointing, but this one was really one of her much better efforts -- you don't know what's going on until almost the end (even tho you might suspect), but she blows it with a really limp ending in the last paragraph or 2. Oh well...................... still worth a listen. N is for Noose I have listened to all of Sue Grafton's books to date. As usual I can't wait for the new one to come out. They just get better and better!! Fabulous Kinsey is at the top of her game. Edge of you seat excitment. Narrator awful I think that all books that are narrated by Mary Peiffer should be redone with Judy Kaye. Kinsey Millhone just is not the same without the voice from Judy Kaye. Best PI Novel Series I've Found I love this series and this is the last one narrated by Mary Peiffer. I enjoy listening to her voice and her comic description of certain events dappled throughout the story lines has made me laugh out loud with every Alphabet Novel by Sue Grafton thus far. I don't know what happened with The narrator Mary Peiffer but I do know I'm really gonna miss hearing her voice keeping me company in the car throughout my long road trips.

Dead Weight Audiobook by T. R. Ragan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. R. Ragan) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:31:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Weight Subtitle: Lizzy Gardner, Book 2 Author: T. R. Ragan Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1036 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Twenty-one years ago, Carol Fullerton's car was found abandoned by the side of a California highway. The teenager hasn't been seen or heard from since, and the case has long since gone cold. Now Carol's mother is dying. But before she draws her last breath she wants to know, once and for all, exactly what happened to her daughter.... Six months ago, Diane Kramer emptied her savings account and vanished. According to her sister, Andrea, the only clue to her whereabouts is her obsession with a charismatic weight-loss guru known for his unorthodox methods. Now Andrea fears Diane's body issues may have cost her more than she bargained for.... Kidnapped and terrorized as a teenager by a serial killer, Sacramento PI Lizzy Gardner knows better than anyone that letting go is easier said than done. The police have had their chance to save these women. Now it's Lizzy's turn. Members Reviews: The Lizzy Gardner series is addictive Dead Weight is Book 2 of Theresa Ragan's six novel Lizzy Gardner series. The series is best read in order, which I did not do. Book 6, when Lizzy leaves the private detective business, seems to complete the series. That is unfortunate because Lizzy and her weird group of cohorts are really interesting as are her cases. Kate Rudd, who narrates the entire series, is one of the best. Typical but Good If you could sum up Dead Weight in three words, what would they be? Good Not Great What did you like best about this story? It moved fairly quickly. Which character as performed by Kate Rudd was your favorite? Hailey - I wish there was more Hailey. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Dying to be thin? keeps you listening Would you consider the audio edition of Dead Weight to be better than the print version? I didn't read the print version What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? It's a pretty good mystery. How did the narrator detract from the book? This is the second book I've listened to in the series. I do enjoy the books, but the reader can be a bit distracting at times. It's like she's trying to read to a five-year old at times. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Sitting? That's the whole point of audiobooks, so we don't have to sit. Any additional comments? I like Kate Rudd. I just with she would relax a little in her reading. Sometimes it's like she's trying to read to a child. Not as good as the first, but still worth a listen I had no sooner finished book 1, Abducted, when I bought books 2 and 3. I liked this book, but not as much as the first. I multi-task while I listen, and change the type of books I read depending on my activity and need to concentrate on the task vs. the book. This book required a little more attention, particularly in the beginning where you get the set up of the two plot threads. While some readers found the book disjointed because of the two stories, I did not. It seemed perfectly reasonable that a PI would work on multiple cases simultaneously, especially when she has other employees. However, I did have to go back and remind myself which secondary characters were in which thread at one point because I hadn't committed it well enough in my head the first go-round.

Broken Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 23:16:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken Prey Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1452 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Lucas Davenport and his team quickly hone in on a possible suspect, a man named Charlie Pope, who was released from the same hospital prison a few weeks earlier, and who now seems to have cut himself free from his court-imposed ankle bracelet and disappeared. But is he really the one? And why do the Big Three look so agitated? Brilliantly suspenseful, consistently surprising, once again, Sandford has outdone himself. Critic Reviews: " is tough, unstoppable, white-knuckle fiction." (Publishers Weekly) "The 17th Prey thriller is a cut above recent entries in the series....It contains supersized servings of all the elements readers have come to treasure in the series: Davenport's quirky, self-deprecating, and ironic worldview; plenty of graveyard humor; and a dynamic sense of place....An extra treat is Davenport's ongoing mental gyrations as he compiles a list of rock's 100 greatest tunes for his new I-pod." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Top drawer entertainment - as usual! Personally, I found Broken Prey to be just as entertaining and captivating as all his other stories. Sandford is of my all time favorite authors, and Ferrone is one of my favorite readers, and I was not disappointed. Couldn't put the story down. Wonderful Thriller! I love the Prey series and I've read or/and listened to most of them. This book is just as good as the previous ones. It can be a bit graphic in parts, but so can real police work (I would think). Anyway, there's plenty of action, mystery and suspense to keep you listening until the end. I love all of the characters, and the author does a wonderful job of making them seem so real. I thought that the reader was fantastic, too! The usual group of psychopaths If you've read through most of these customer reviews, you'll understand that very few readers are neutral on Sandford's Prey series and narrator Ferrone. If this was the first Sandford book you've listened to, then it's understandable that you would not like it if you're adverse to graphic descriptions of violence. It is trademark of the Prey series, along with one or more psychopaths who redefine evil. Broken Prey had several who fit into this category and were collectively about as horrid as you could get. This book differs from the other Prey books I've listened to because this one kept you guessing as to who the primary villian was. I don't think this book was the best in the Prey series, but it was entertaining given the genre. And Farrone is perfect for the Prey series and was excellent with the narration of this book. If you like the Prey series, you'll like Broken Prey. At His Best Davenport is at his best in this book. It moved quickly, and you couldn't wait to reach the end. If you like Davenport's character from the other prey novels, you'll like this one too. WOW - SICK - SURPRISING - AWESOME This is an LD favorite for me. Sometimes Sanford let's you know right up front who the bad guys are but in this one he keeps you guessing and it really pays off in the end. I really enjoyed the build up of a pair of characters who you don't know their relationship to the plot until the very end. It was interesting the way he tells the tale.

Arctic Drift Audiobook by Clive Cussler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clive Cussler) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:30:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arctic Drift Author: Clive Cussler Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 614 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: NUMA director Dirk Pitt and his children, Dirk. Jr. and Summer, have reason to believe there's a connection here somewhere, but they also know they have very little time to find it before events escalate out of control. Their only real clue might just be a mysterious silvery mineral traced to a long-ago expedition in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. But no one survived from that doomed mission, captain and crew perished to a man - and if Pitt and his colleague Al Giordino aren't careful, the very same fate may await them. Filled with the breathtaking suspense and audacious imagination that have become his hallmarks, this is a tour de force - further proof that when it comes to adventure writing, nobody beats Clive Cussler. Members Reviews: Cussler is the best Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? For those who love adventures that put you on the edge of your seat, this is terrific. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The story is rich in information. The twists and turns give you the feeling that our heros will never win. Then, just as all hope is gone, the solution is there. You can breath again. Which character as performed by Scott Brick was your favorite? Scott Brick does a great job defining the characters in the story. I so admire his articulation. Any additional comments? I would read any Cussler book and this one was great. Cussler does it again Once again Clive Cussler proves that his hero, Dirk Pitt, not only is a man of adventure, mystery and action but also timeless. Keeping with current events and evolving appropriately Cussler once again delivers a book I couldn't put down. I truly hope that he continues this series and anxiously await the next installment. A must read for a true Cussler and NUMA fan. Political Nonsense Saps All the Fun From Book I like Clive Cussler's earlier work, but the heavy handed Al Gore-esque environmentalism is a massive turn off, and had me rolling my eyes so hard I was afraid I might injure myself... do yourself a favor and skip this installment unless you thought An Inconvenient Truth was an enjoyable and realistic film except for missing Diek Pitt in its plot. Excellent read Great adventure. Dirk Pitt stands tall tackling all adversity. The hero that's part James Bond and part Captain America. He takes on all comers and has more lives than a cat. A great read. Others more worthy of praise Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? There are so many Clive Cussler books that I would recommend. But not this one. Would you be willing to try another book from Clive Cussler? Why or why not? Of course I would I have read almost all of his work and found most to be very enjoyable. Was Arctic Drift worth the listening time? The last couple of hours were.

Almost Dead Audiobook by T.R. Ragan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T.R. Ragan) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 20:36:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Almost Dead Subtitle: Lizzy Gardner, Book 5 Author: T.R. Ragan Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 753 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Life for private investigator Lizzy Gardner will never be the same. It's been three weeks since her fiancé Jared, was shot on what was supposed to be their wedding day. He's in a coma now, and Lizzy is being forced to make a decision she might not be able to live with. But a string of deaths has forced her to get back to work. While they appear to be unrelated accidents at first glance, a closer look shows they all have something in common. More than a decade earlier, the victims were all members of the Ambassador Club at a Sacramento high school: a posh posse that bullied other students, one of whom remains tormented years later. In this pulse-pounding thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author T.R. Ragan, Lizzy will need her colleagues and what's left of her wits to help her track down a cunning killer with a deadly revenge list before the next name - maybe hers - is crossed off for good. Members Reviews: Author giveths & takeths....has failed Lizzie. I have enjoyed books 1-4 but found this one to be deplorable to Lizzie. The entire series Ms. Ragan has had Jared help rebuild Lizzie's heart, soul..everything and then Ms. Ragan decides to take away? For me this was a ignorant move for character writing. I did not enjoy what has happened in this book. Quoting Lizzie "nobody alive knows me". I think a lot of the readers of the series thought they did based on the reviews throughout the series until this book. Apparently Ms. Ragan did not. One plus is I always enjoy Katie Rudd's narration of Audible books and she had done an awesome job for this series. I wish book 6 well as I won't be reading it or recommending. Multiple story lines, fast easy read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. This is a pretty good easy book to listen to. Fast paced with multiple concurrent stories. What was one of the most memorable moments of Almost Dead? In the beginning of the book you find out what happened to Jarred (I won't spoil this) but it left me wondering throughout the book how it would conclude. What about Kate Rudds performance did you like? Kate Rudd has read all of the Lizzy Gardner books and for me anyway she is her voice. I think she did a fine job. Any additional comments? I thought this was very good and suspenseful. I like that the pace was consistent through out the book. I think I liked the last book a little better but that might be because this one was a little sad at times. I think I can see where the author is going with the next story or possibly the one after and am curious to find out if I'm right. I think Lizzy is going to get involved with the detective she always seems to butt heads with but I guess I'll have to wait to find out. I also liked that Haley and Kitally's characters were developed even more and that they are developing their own story lines. Certainly worth the price! I recommend this one. what a weird ending to the series... disappointed I loved the storyline of the female serial killer but all that stuff going on with lizzy and Jared was a bit much. don't want to give story away but did not like the ending and how lizzy an Jared relationship ends There are a lot of murders in Sacramneto! Theresa (T. R.) Ragan has a lot going on in this novel.

The Bootlegger Audiobook by Clive Cussler, Justin Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clive Cussler) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:28:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bootlegger Subtitle: An Isaac Bell Adventure, Book 7 Author: Clive Cussler, Justin Scott Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1537 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Detective Isaac Bell returns in the extraordinary new adventure in The New York Times' best-selling series. It is 1920, and both Prohibition and bootlegging are in full swing. When Isaac Bells boss and lifelong friend Joseph Van Dorn is shot and nearly killed leading the high-speed chase of a rum-running vessel, Bell swears to him that he will hunt down the lawbreakers, but he doesnt know what he is getting into. When a witness to Van Dorns shooting is executed in a ruthlessly efficient manner invented by the Russian secret police, it becomes clear that these are no ordinary criminals. Bell is up against a team of Bolshevik assassins and saboteurs - and they are intent on overthrowing the government of the United States. Members Reviews: You will not be disappointed in this one! I found this a fun fast listen, the look inside what it must have been like during prohibition was fun. (If you are a fan of Clive Cussler books you will enjoy this,) Me and my husband listened to this book together and you can not get a more entertaining snow day adventure than this. Another solid offering in the Isaac Bell series What about Scott Bricks performance did you like? I like Scott Brick's narration better than some folks. I think some find him a little too melodramatic. I find if I listen to him at a faster speed it makes it a much more enjoyable listen. Any additional comments? Takes place during Prohibition and examines the complete disregard many had for that particular law, and how *gangsters* got rich because of it. A typical Cussler yarn, but from me that's a compliment. The historical setting is interesting as well. An easy listen, but worth it. Cussler does it again! action-adventure, Isaac Bell, thriller/suspense Nobody does action, adventure, suspense, and a solid historical background in a novel like Clive Cussler! During the time of the Volstead Act and the rise of communism, Isaac Bell takes on the bootleggers who nearly killed Joe Van Dorn. Gripping tale despite my nerdy tendency to check the historicity of the background as the spirit strikes. Scott Brick does Cussler proud as usual. Communist radicals bootlegging liquor! This book is set in thee early 1920's which is almost a decade later than any other novel in the Isaac Bell series. The book brings together two seemingly unrelated events: the 1919 passage of Amendment 16 in the US Constitution outlawing the sale and consumption of alcohol and the communist revolution in Russia a year earlier. Much of the bootlegging in the US was by Russian and domestic communist radicals to finance the overthrow of the US government. A reminder that Book 9 in the series, The Gangster, will be released tomorrow. I highly recommend all of the novels in the wonderful Isaac Bell series. Also, Scott Brick narrates all of them. Another good Cussler adventure well worth the time to listen. plausible story line and good action. keeps the Isaaccount Bell story line going.

Low Pressure Audiobook by Sandra Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandra Brown) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:33:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Low Pressure Author: Sandra Brown Narrator: Stephen Lang Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 889 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Bellamy Lyston was only 12 years old when her older sister Susan was killed on a stormy Memorial Day. Bellamy's fear of storms is a legacy of the tornado that destroyed the crime scene along with her memory of what really happened during the day's most devastating moments. Now, 18 years later, Bellamy has written a sensational, best-selling novel based on Susan's murder. Because the book was inspired by the tragic event that still pains her family, she published it under a pseudonym to protect them from unwanted publicity. But when an opportunistic reporter for a tabloid newspaper discovers that the book is based on fact, Bellamy's identity is exposed along with the family scandal. Moreover, Bellamy becomes the target of an unnamed assailant who either wants the truth about Susan's murder to remain unknown or, even more threatening, is determined to get vengeance for a man wrongfully accused and punished. In order to identify her stalker, Bellamy must confront the ghosts of her past, including Dent Carter, Susan's wayward and reckless boyfriend - and an original suspect in the murder case. Dent, with this and other stains on his past, is intent on clearing his name, and he needs Bellamy's sealed memory to do it. But her safeguarded recollections - once unlocked - pose dangers that neither could foresee and put both their lives in peril. As Bellamy delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Susan's slaying, she discovers disturbing elements of the crime which call into question the people she holds most dear. Haunted by partial memories, conflicted over her feelings for Dent, but determined to learn the truth, she won't stop until she reveals Susan's killer. That is, unless Susan's killer strikes her first.... Members Reviews: Excellent! After listening to, and really enjoying, "Envy" by Sandra Brown, I thought I would try this book. I reserve five stars for those books that I would definitely listen to again. This is one of those books. Both the story and the narrator kept me listening to the point where I hated to stop. I did not find the outcome to be predictable. I will definitely be looking for more of this author's work. Sandra Brown - A Truly Awesome Talent Low Pressure by Sandra Brown is another example of her awesome talent. Wow. I just marvel at her ability to set scenes and develop characters, and I love her use of the English language. Stephen Lang is an amazing narrator. I had no trouble at all differentiating his voices between characters. Another credit worthy novelEnjoy! Kept us awake My husband and I had to drive from Florida to New Jersey a few weeks ago, so I downloaded Low Pressure to listen to in the car. I wanted a story we both would be interested in, so I looked for a mystery. We listened to most of it on the way up and then finished it on the way back home. We stopped it and discussed the facts from time to time and made our predictions. It kept us awake and interested as we drove along I95 for hours and it was fun listening to it together!! I would read more of her books. Swiss Cheese Model of error accumulation The example of the Swiss Cheese Model for error analysis alone was worth the price of this audio. I had never heard of this model.

Police Audiobook by Jo Nesb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jo Nesb) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 09:50:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Police Subtitle: A Harry Hole Novel, Book 10 Author: Jo Nesb Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1188 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Harry Hole returns - or does he? - in a terrifyingly paced, vertiginous new roller coaster of a thriller by the internationally best-selling author of The Snowman and The Redeemer, "the king of Scandinavian crime fiction" (Kirkus). The police urgently need Harry Hole. A killer is stalking Oslo's streets. Police officers are being slain at the scenes of crimes they once investigated but failed to solve. The murders are brutal, the media reaction hysterical. But this time, Harry can't help.... For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the center of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. His dedication to his job and his brilliant insights have saved the lives of countless people. But now, with those he loves most facing terrible danger, Harry is not in a position to protect anyone. Least of all himself... Members Reviews: Simply the Best Detective Series In any Language If this isn't your first Harry Hole novel, all you really need to know that Police is every bit as good as Snowman, The Bat and Devil's Star. And it's read by the best British narrator, john Lee. If you've never listened to a book by Jo Nesbo, now is the time to start. It's the best in its genre including all the great American and British works. The police work is gritty, meticulous, competitive and brilliant. The story is simply magnificent. It's mystery is unique and, well, mysterious. Sometimes I hate reviewing books because I simply cannot devote the time to do it justice. Do yourself a favor and listen to Police. Thank you Jo! What a wonderful continuation of the saga. I will leave any description of the story to others... Suffice it to say that Mr. Nesb does not disappoint and in fact rewards the reader with hours of enjoyment. However being a fan of audio books to bring additional interest to activities like biking, running, laundry, etc. I found myself incredibly disappointed with the book as performed my John Lee. I felt his interpretation of many of the voices to be offputting, especially the females. He just could not capture the essence of the characters that Jo Nesb has spent 10 books crafting. Using a Welsh brogue for one of the characters was just weird. Sean Barrett also narrates this book. And is far superior and giving you the haunting feel as the plot twists and turns. Please Jo...no more Lee. And I totally understand that the majority of listeners are simply enthralled with Mr. Lee. I am not one of them. If only Robin Sachs were still with us...both he and Sean were far better equipped to handle the special needs required to really bring Jo Nesb books to life. Let Mr. Lee stick with period piece novels like the Century Trilogy at which he is exceedingly good. Serialized Harry HoleDeadUndeadDeadUndead??? Jo Nesbo can do gritty-city-OMG as well as any of the best contemporary writers publishing today. So, why in this novel do we have to experience the very predictable - "is he deadnot deaddeadnot dead" gimmicks of serialized comic strip writers. Of course he's not dead. If he were dead we would all pack it in and download Arnaldur Indridason instead of Jo Nesbo. Serial killers are Nesbo's forte, but I am going to have to say (if reluctantly) that this Harry Hole Novel will leave you feeling a victim of serial manipulation. Please note that I own every Nesbo audiobook available and I know I will buy more.

A Dark Mind Audiobook by T. R. Ragan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. R. Ragan) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:33:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dark Mind Subtitle: Lizzy Gardner, Book 3 Author: T. R. Ragan Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 911 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: They call him the Lovebird Killer, a merciless fiend unleashing a flood of unspeakable cruelty upon Sacramentos most loving couples, young and old. This real-life monsters reign of terror has left the citys residents paralyzed with fear. All but Lizzy Gardner. Because hiding from monsters isnt Lizzys style, not since she faced the madman who kidnapped and terrorized her as a teenager. So when a routine workers compensation case suddenly leads her and her two young assistants onto the killers trail, Lizzy revels in the chase. She is determined to bring this psychopath to justice before he has the chance to claim another victim. She never imagines he could be two steps ahead, watching her every move and plotting his bloodiest, most triumphant conquest of all. He knows Lizzy wont go down without a fight. And thats just the way he likes it. Members Reviews: Good Thriller Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. Very good and plausible suspense thriller. Which character as performed by Kate Rudd was your favorite? I thought Kate Rudd did a great job narrating all. Any additional comments? Very good 3rd book in the series. I don't see any more and certainly hope that Ragan will continue with these. Although there is quite a bit of jumping from past to present it is done in a coherent way that is easy to follow. I also really liked that at the beginning of each chapter there were quotes from real life well known serial murderers. I thought this added to the credibility of this book. Great Book! Did not want to put it down If you could sum up A Dark Mind in three words, what would they be? Amazing, Thriller, Action Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It was a book I did not want to stop. Any additional comments? After readying the other reviews I almost didnt download it. There is nothing I hate more in a book that does not wrap everything up. For the person that made the comment about the couple being attacked by those guys. Please go back they did tell what happened to them and it was resolved. I'm not sure if you missed it or did not realize what happened. the book does jump timelines quite a bit which was some times a little hard to follow but i would def recommend this book! too many characters... Too many characters stuggle to finish. Half way through I lost track of who was who. Why did the serial killer need three names? Well really 4 or 5? Then the extra story about the adoption could have been left out. Way too much going on in this book. I enjoy her novels so I will keep going in the series. But good grief the last time I took notes while reading I was in college studying for finals. Reading should be entertaining not work. Another great Lizzy Gardner thriller! A Dark Mind is Book 3 in T. R. Ragen's six book Lizzy Gardner thriller series.It completes my listening to the series. It is a superb thriller as are the other 5 novels in the series. Kate Rudd does an great job of narration of all six novels. I highly recommend this entire series. Thrillers are my genre of choice for fiction while romance novels are just the opposite. I remain impressed that romance writers such as Theresa (T. R.) Ragen, Jessica Ann (J.A.) Redmerski, and Lisa Gardner (who writes romance novels as Alicia Scott) also write great thrillers. I suppose I should also mention Nora Roberts who writes thrillers as J. D Robb.

Cover Your Eyes Audiobook by Mary Burton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Burton) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:35:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cover Your Eyes Author: Mary Burton Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 373 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Don't Look. At first, they struggle to escape. Then a torrent of blows rains down upon their bodies until their eyes cloud over in final agony. The killer shows no remorse - just a twisted need to witness each victim's last terrified moments. Don't Speak. Public defender Rachel Wainwright is struggling to reopen a decades-old case, convinced that the wrong man is in prison. Homicide detective Deke Morgan doesn't want to agree. But if Rachel's hunch is correct, whoever fatally bludgeoned young, beautiful Annie Dawson 30 years ago could be the source of a new string of brutal slayings. Just Prepare To Die. Rachel's investigation is about to reveal answers - but at a price she never thought to pay. Now she's become the target of a rage honed by years of jealousy and madness. And a murderer is ready to show her just how vicious the truth can be Members Reviews: Great Mystery Romance Would you listen to Cover Your Eyes again? Why? I love the reader Karen White and I found this great mystery looking for her current read. I like a variety of Romance and Mystery. This book was a mystery first and had romance woven all through the book. This is NOT F.S.O.G type romance. Romance is subtle between H & H. The hero's siblings could have spin off stories the author could write as independents books, the tie being the family unit. What other book might you compare Cover Your Eyes to and why? Clever outline from the author and reader made the whole story a non-stop listen. I am a core romance listener and have been adding lots of mysteries to my library. Sandra Browns books are closest to this type of mystery, see Mean Streak. Which character as performed by Karen White was your favorite? All of the characters were given such life by Ms White voice. I love her male voices the best and when there is sarcasm from them, it is the best. See Julie James author for the best reads from K.W. Author Jill Shelves/ K.W. reads are very good as well. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YES, I did! I Iost some sleep over this good listen. Yes, I did figure out some of the clues, but hey isn't that what I am suppose to do? This is not a hard core mystery like Michael Connelly's but all the characters were good and added to this story. This has a large cast of females who add depth to this story and will not disappoint if you like mystery/romance type listens. Any additional comments? Ms Burton, please continue to have Karen read your work. A reader can make or break a listen. Well written & enjoyable book /performance I enjoyed this book although I wish I'd known to listen to this one before Be Afraid (I think that's what the next one was called). I listened to them out of order but both were still good. I like that this has plot twists and some depth. The characters are interesting and make you care so the listening experience is so much more entertaining. Great book on who done it What a nice surprise! Got the book on sale and now I'm going to read the next one in series. Should be more stars available for each category. This is one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time. Performance, story line, etc was outstanding. If In order not to give away spoiler... but the killer cannot be in two places at once. made the entire book confusing and left me annoyed

Celine Audiobook by Peter Heller

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Heller) — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 07:59:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celine Subtitle: A Novel Author: Peter Heller Narrator: Kimberly Farr Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 155 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of The Dog Stars and The Painter, a luminous, masterful novel of suspense - the story of Celine, an elegant, aristocratic private eye who specializes in reuniting families, trying to make amends for a loss in her own past. Working out of her jewel box of an apartment at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, Celine has made a career of tracking down missing persons, and she has a better record at it than the FBI. But when a young woman, Gabriela, asks for her help, a world of mystery and sorrow opens up. Gabriela's father was a photographer who went missing on the border of Montana and Wyoming. He was assumed to have died from a grizzly mauling, but his body was never found. Now, as Celine and her partner head to Yellowstone National Park, investigating a trail gone cold, it becomes clear that they are being followed - that this is a case someone desperately wants to keep closed. Combining the exquisite plotting and gorgeous evocation of nature that have become his hallmark, with a wildly engrossing story of family, privilege, and childhood loss, Peter Heller gives us his finest work to date. Members Reviews: Murder HE Wrote Peter Heller wrote my sentimental favorite, The Dog Stars, with the precious ol' Jasper; devoted to Hig, flying the fuel restricted circumference day after day perched in the co-pilot's seat on a stack of handmade quilts. (I always think of that joke when I think of Dog Stars...*the dyslexic pilot whose co-pilot was DOG.*) Besides the sure sell of a furry character, the poetic styling, rugged outdoorsiness, the touch of philosophical pensiveness had me carrying a burning torch for Heller's zen-like edginess. And so, I devoured his next novel, The Painter, with nearly the same enthusiasm and dreamy reverie. I think Heller can thank me for selling probably a hundred copies at least of Dog Stars. Margaret Atwood reflected on failure in an article for The Guardian: "Who set the bar so high that most of our attempts to sail gracefully over it on the viewless wings of Poesy end in an undignified scramble or a nasty fall into the mud?" After the disappointment of Celine: A Novel, I thought about Atwood's remarks, and about my disappointment with Heller's new direction -- because this felt like a set up for a series. Celine still has some of the hallmarks of Heller's talents, his landscapes are just as vivid, and at times he hits some of the poetic prose, but overall it falls immensely short if you're comparing it to his previous works that *sailed so gracefully on the wings of Poesy.* He is in his element talking about the awe-inspiring landscapes of Yellowstone, Montana, and Wyoming. He is also in his element when he describes women -- and if you've read Heller's journalistic treatment of *grapefruit breasted* women you'll understand that concerning the female gender, the guy is leaden rather than golden. Here let's talk about the elephant in the pages...the old, wrinkly, wizened, graying senior citizen, emphysemic, "old woman" Celine. The 'ol gal is all of 67. (Hope Heller never intends on asking Christie Brinkley for a date.) Celine is the "Prada P.I," not your ordinary, uh, private dick.

Flesh and Blood Audiobook by Patricia Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Cornwell) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:55:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flesh and Blood Subtitle: A Scarpetta Novel, Book 22 Author: Patricia Cornwell Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1366 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Number one New York Times best-selling author Patricia Cornwell delivers the next enthralling thriller in her high-stakes series starring Kay Scarpetta - a complex tale involving a serial sniper who strikes chillingly close to the forensic sleuth herself. It's Dr. Kay Scarpetta's birthday, and she's about to head to Miami for a vacation with Benton Wesley, her FBI profiler husband, when she notices seven pennies on a wall behind their Cambridge house. Is this a kids' game? If so, why are all of the coins dated 1981 and so shiny they could be newly minted? Her cellphone rings, and Detective Pete Marino tells her there's been a homicide five minutes away. A high school music teacher has been shot with uncanny precision as he unloaded groceries from his car. No one has heard or seen a thing. In this twenty-second Scarpetta novel, the master forensic sleuth finds herself in the unsettling pursuit of a serial sniper who leaves no incriminating evidence except fragments of copper. The shots seem impossible, yet they are so perfect they cause instant death. The victims appear to have had nothing in common, and there is no pattern to indicate where the killer will strike next. First New Jersey, then Massachusetts, and then the murky depths off the coast of South Florida, where Scarpetta investigates a shipwreck, looking for answers that only she can discover and analyze. And it is there that she comes face to face with shocking evidence that implicates her techno genius niece, Lucy, Scarpetta's own flesh and blood. Members Reviews: Series badly needs to change focus There are so many things about the novel I do not like, I hardly know where to start. The novel starts with seven pennies against a wall and a shooting -- so far so good. But Cornwell does the same, tired thing, she make this whole novel about her inner circle casting doubt on those close to her. With so much intelligence and abilities in her, Benton, Lucy, and Marino, your would like that she could conjure up a plot line that doesn't have one of her own family suspected of stuff (I won't spoil). You see her laying some groundwork for future additions to the series which is okay. She really needs to get out of this self-doubt kick with Scarpetta and get everyone sharing information with each other taking a nasty as hell crime with intricacies like she has done in the past. A little more depth on supporting cast will do and it would be nice to see the character grow a bit -- okay maybe there was a little in this novel, but we need to see more. This plot is tired -- time for a change. I love Lorelie King -- but NOT in the Scapetta series. For those of you who know, she narrates the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. Stephanie is a ditzy comic character. Her voice makes Scapetta sound like Plum and Benton like Joe Morelli -- not a compliment. Go back to having Kate Reading do the narration -- no disrespect to Lorelie King. Overall, this story is a meh. Try not to be too disappointed, it's worth the credit but I wouldn't rush to listen to it like I did. Wrong Narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This book is better than the last, though still the main characters are a little too tortured. What didnt you like about Lorelei Kings performance? Everything. I hated her voice for this book. She sounded like a peppy junior high girl.

The Monkey's Raincoat Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:03:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Monkey's Raincoat Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 1 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: David Stuart Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Ellen Lang's husband disappears with their son, she hires Elvis Cole to track him down. A quiet and seemingly submissive wife, Ellen can't even write a check without him. All she wants is to get him and her son back - no questions asked. The search for Ellen's errant husband leads Elvis into the seamier side of Hollywood. He soon learns that Mort Lang is a down-on-his-luck talent agent who associates with a schlocky movie producer, and the last place he was spotted was at a party thrown by a famous and very well-connected ex-Matador. But no one has seen him since - including his B-movie girlfriend. At the same time the police find Mort in his parked car with four gunshots in his chest - and no kid in sight - Ellen disappears. Now nothing is what it seems, and the heat is on. It's up to Elvis Cole and his partner Joe Pike to find the connection between sleazy Hollywood players and an ex-Matador. Critic Reviews: "Far and away the most satisfying private eye novel in years. Grab this one - it's a winner!" (Lawrence Block) "Robert B. Parker has some competition on his hands....Elvis Cole is an appealing character and Crais' style is fresh and funny." (Sue Grafton) "Is Bob Crais good? Put it this way: if they're taking you out to put you against the firing squad wall, and you want to enjoy your last moments on earth, pass on the last cigarette and ask for an Elvis Cole novel." (Harlan Ellison) Members Reviews: This guy is interesting - and fun I started off liking Elvis Cole, and through out the book it gets better and more interesting. He's got class, character. David Stuart (narrator) nails it. Robert does a great job not only with the main characters, Elvis and Pike, but the whole cast. You've met these people, seen them on the street, in a library or at the local PD. Robert knows how to write a gripping story without the sensationalism that most authors resort to in an attempt to make a story interesting. Enjoy! First Time Listener Big fan of mystery novels with ongoing lead characters. This one did not disappoint. Fast moving, well read, witty, and entertaining. Elvis Cole is now on my list of titles. Good start to series My 1st Elvis Cole Joe Pike story. Loved it. Great characters. Can't wait to listen to the next one. Elvis Cole is a Favorite! This was a great story and I loved David Stuart's narration! Well worth your time. bet Crais has read some Spenser This is light in mood, plenty of macho and plenty of suspense. Action got a little improbable (unsurvivable)

The Last Child Audiobook by John Hart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hart) — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:14:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Child Author: John Hart Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1707 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Detective Clyde Hunt has devoted an entire year to Alyssa's case, and it shows: haunted and sleepless, he's lost his wife and put his shield at risk. But he can't put the case behind him - he won't - and when another girl goes missing, the failures of the past year harden into iron determination. Refusing to lose another child, Hunt knows he has to break the rules to make the case; and maybe, just maybe, the missing girl will lead him to Alyssa... The Last Child is a tale of boundaries: county borders and circles on a map, the hard edge between good and evil, life and death, hopelessness and faith. Perfectly blending character and plot, emotion and action, John Hart again transcends the barrier between thrillers and literature to craft a story as heartrending as it is redemptive. Members Reviews: Stick With It! This is one of THE most compelling books I have read in a very, very long time. It took me 6 or 7 tries to get past the first 30 minutes due to the narrator, but once the story thread is picked up, you just can't stop listening. The only reason I gave 4 stars is due to the narration. So, stick with it! As far as plots and storylines go, this book is a winner. Good story poorly read Because of the number of negative comments about the quality of the reader I listened to the sample before downloading this title. It didn't seem so bad in the sample, but I admit that by the time I got half way through listening, I was worn out with a false southern accent of no known region that I'm familiar with -certainly not a North Carolinian sound. Worse, the cadence of reading one-word-at-a-time instead of reading sentences with comprehension and insight made it a difficult listen. I stuck with it because the story is worth it. I would strongly recommend it as a book, not so much as an audio book. Choices and consequences in the face of adversity The last child is heart wrenching tale of a young boy searching for his abucted sister; of the dangers he faces while searching for her in dangerous places; and of thefriends and unlikely allies that join him in his search and his fight for surviving abuse and dangerous enemies encountered while protecting what is left of a mother unable to cope with the tragedy and who is no longer aware that he still needs her love and protection. If you ever wondered what happens to people touched by a heinous crime after the reporters leave town?; of how investigators forever haunted deal with their failure to find the victims? of what happens to the lifes of survivors that have no closure?, of if a decision can forever change the life all those touched by a tragic event?, of what is the value of one child's life measured against the future of your own child? of what is the "right choice" if you question where your loyalties lie? So if you ever wonder about those questions then you will like this book. I for once did not guess the complete solution which made the book even better. An audio "page turner" I really enjoyed The Last Child. This murder mystery rollicked along with interesting characters. Amazing how many bad things can happen in one little Southern town. My only negative was that I found the narrator some how distracting for the first few hours. Though it takes a fair dose of willing suspension of disbelief, it is an engrossing story.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder Audiobook by Joanne Fluke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joanne Fluke) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:36:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder Author: Joanne Fluke Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In her first foray into the sleuthing game, resourceful, red-headed Hannah Swensen must find the right ingredients to solve two perplexing murders. One chilly morning on her way to The Cookie Jar, Hannah discovers Ron, the dairy delivery man, shot dead in his truck. When she begins to investigate, she suspects the dairy owner. But when he, too, is murdered, Hannah must look further afield for the culprit. ©2006 Joanne Fluke; (P)2007 Recorded Books Members Reviews: Fun read What did you love best about Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder? Fun enjoyable light read with pleasant characters. Not deep or even 100% believable but that makes it fun sometimes Who was your favorite character and why? Hannah. She's hard working and fair and gemnerous. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? We listened during a long drive and had no problem continuing in one drive Spoilers- Buy this book at your risk I love cozy mysteries that feature cooks. However, I could not love this book. My life is far from perfect, and I don't know anyone who has a perfect life. There for I could not read about such a person. Her biggest problem is that her mother is a nag. It made no since for her to be involved in solving the problem in the story. Her brother-in-law, a police asked her to nose around an help him get a promotion. He might not need a promotion if Hannah is going to solve the crime. Everyone is thrilled to talk to Hannah and spill all of their secrets. She goes to a casino, and even though she doesn't gamble or even like to gamble, she wins a jackpot. I wish my life could be that easy. I confess I did not finish the book. I could not. I like my mysteries to have realistic characters with realistic lives. This was not one of those books. I will however buy the recipe book that Joanne Fluke is going to put out with recipes from this series. First and last book of the series for me What disappointed you about Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder? It feels like the author was trying to mix all the necessary ingredients of a good cozy mystery (a small town, a small shop, a cat, even cookie recipes), but the dish just did not work out. I could not make myself to care for the characters; the location was neither interesting nor atmospheric, the mystery itself, especially the outcome, was just not good enough, or subtle enough. I do not think I will be listening to any more books in the series. That's how the cookie crumbles, I guess. so disappointed ... Would you try another book from Joanne Fluke and/or Suzanne Toren? no ... I have loved similar mysteries with women involved in solving the crime but this one seemed so simplistic, predictable, and unbelievable. The hardest part was the reader. I will always wonder if I had read the book rather than listening - who knows, I might have liked the book more. What didnt you like about Suzanne Torens performance? amatur-ish ... she would have been better off not changing her voice for each character. I managed to finish the book only because I distracted myself with my quilting projects while listening to her horrible characterizations. I didn't need too much concentration to keep track of the plot lines in this one. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? boredom ... what a yawn ... I kept wanting it to grow on me ... didn't happen - Any additional comments? very sad ...

The Child Audiobook by Fiona Barton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fiona Barton) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:57:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Child Author: Fiona Barton Narrator: Full Cast, Mandy Williams, Rosalyn Landor Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 642 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The author of the stunning New York Times best seller The Widow returns with a brand-new novel of twisting psychological suspense. As an old house is demolished in a gentrifying section of London, a workman discovers a tiny skeleton, buried for years. For journalist Kate Waters, it's a story that deserves attention. She cobbles together a piece for her newspaper, but at a loss for answers, she can only pose a question: Who is the Building Site Baby? As Kate investigates, she unearths connections to a crime that rocked the city decades earlier: A newborn baby was stolen from the maternity ward in a local hospital and was never found. Her heartbroken parents were left devastated by the loss. But there is more to the story, and Kate is drawn - house by house - into the pasts of the people who once lived in this neighborhood that has given up its greatest mystery. And she soon finds herself the keeper of unexpected secrets that erupt in the lives of three women - and torn between what she can and cannot tell. Members Reviews: Pacing Problems Had this not been so highly recommended by a friend, I don't think I could have pushed on to finish this book because of the painstakingly slow progress and the straight recounting style the author, a former journalist herself, uses to tell this story. Usually, I appreciate a *show-don't-tell* type of read, feeling engaged in the process of fleshing out a novel. Too often Barton seemed to dawdle on the details in her procedural, until what were supposed to be interesting pieces of a puzzle felt like belabored points. This is a book that is probably best as a companion for a couple of days, one to listen to a little while, set down at night, and pick up at your leisure. A good book for occupying time, because it's not a bad book, it's just not a book that holds you by the throat or one that is written with beautiful prose you might scribble down in a journal. Myself, by the end of what felt like a long slog, I felt too worn down to even care about the heart-rending journey I'd just listened to. About the narration: Barton does very well including multiple points of view through her characters. The cast does a good job in most cases with their narration but I felt the total presentation lacked consistency. Some of the transitions between characters were confusing. Avid mystery story listener loved this audio book! This is now one of my top rated listens! Great narration, interesting story and characters. Really nicely done! Lost in Narration Any additional comments? It's a good story. I did confuse the characters as the narrator's voices were not distinct and the name Anna is not that much different from Emma. As noted by previous reviewers, I too was bored by the endless ruminating and internal dialogue. Tedious The storyline is very labored. Coupled with strange narration this made for a very boring audiobook experience. Not interesting enough to continue listening. Listen to this if you enjoyed "The Widow" This is a bit of a slow starter, with several shifting POVs that require attention to keep the characters separate. It helps that there are multiple narrators. Unfortunately, the voices were not particularly engaging. The outcome of the disparate plot lines was apparent to me at about the 2/3 point, but it was rewarding to have everything nicely concluded with an emotional ending.

Fear Nothing Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:09:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fear Nothing Subtitle: Detective D. D. Warren, Book 7 Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Kirsten Potter Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2273 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: My name is Dr. Adeline Glen. Due to a genetic condition, I cant feel pain. I never have. I never will. The last thing Boston Detective D. D. Warren remembers is walking the crime scene after dark. Then, a creaking floorboard, a low voice crooning in her ear She is later told she managed to discharge her weapon three times. All she knows is that she is seriously injured, unable to move her left arm, unable to return to work. My sister is Shana Day, a notorious murderer who first killed at fourteen. Incarcerated for thirty years, she has now murdered more people while in prison than she did as a free woman. Six weeks later, a second woman is discovered murdered in her own bed, her room containing the same calling cards from a previous crime scene: A bottle of champagne and a single red rose. The only person who may have seen the killer: Detective D. D. Warren, who still cant lift her child, load her gun, or recall a single detail from the night that may have cost her everything. Our father was Harry Day, an infamous serial killer who buried young women beneath the floor of our home. He has been dead for forty years. Except the Rose Killer knows things about my father he shouldnt. My sister claims she can help catch him. I think just because I cant feel pain doesnt mean my family cant hurt me. D.D. may not be back on the job, but she is back on the hunt. Because the Rose Killer isnt just targeting lone women, he is targeting D.D. And D.D. knows there is only one way to take him down: Fear nothing. Members Reviews: Fascinating look at a killer family! I listened to this just after finishing Broken Harbor by Tana French. In my review of that book I made reference to part of the story being far fetched. Perhaps I should have said inaccurate, because Fear Nothing may be strange subject matter, but it delivers remarkably entertaining suspense. If you are familiar with the former great Indianapolis Colt coach Tony Dungy you may know his son Jordan has the same genetic disorder as the main character in this book. A while back, Dungy gave a speech entitled The Blessing of Pain, about his youngest son, Jordan, who has a rare condition that doesnt allow him to feel pain. If you haven't read it, it's well worth your time to look it up online. In Fear Nothing, Gardner goes into great detail describing just how dangerous and cumbersome this defect really is. Our heroine, D.D.Warren suffers a terrible injury that threatens her career. She's forced into months of excruciatingly painful physical therapy, which lands her in the care of Psychiatrist who specializes in pain management. Ironically this doctor has this genetic disorder that prevents her from feeling pain. But that's not the doctor's only issue. She is the daughter of a notorious serial killer, long dead, and her big sister is in prison for following in their dad's footsteps. Through a series of murderous events, these two professional women are forced to hunt a serial killer bent on their destruction. It's complicated, but it works! I found this novel fascinating and extremely entertaining. Gardner is not only a great writer, her research is impeccable. a psychological thriller Recovering from a fall down a flight of stairs at a crime scene Detective D.D. Warren is sent to Adeline Glen, M.D. a pain specialist.

Long Lost Audiobook by Harlan Coben

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harlan Coben) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:50:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Long Lost Author: Harlan Coben Narrator: Steven Weber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1236 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When she gets there he's been murdered, and she's a suspect. But then comes a startling piece of evidence that turns the entire case upside down, laying bare Terese's long-buried family secrets in a most shocking way and leaving Myron nowhere to turn for help. Caught in a foreign landscape where nothing is as it seems, he must tear apart the city - and eventually the globe - fighting for answers to unfathomable questions that will take Myron, and millions of Harlan Coben readers, where they have never gone before. Critic Reviews: "[A] compulsive page-turner... The 'this could be me' factor lends poignancy to the thrills and chills." (Publishers Weekly starred review) "[Coben's] genius is to make the seemingly mundane terrifying." (Booklist starred review) Members Reviews: Highly recommend/but prefer Marosz over Weber This is a more ambitious story line than earlier books in the series...an interesting departure from the signature backdrop of the sports world... the plot was engrossing and the familiar characters true to form. But I missed Marosz as narrator. Weber is ok, but because for me, Jonathan Marosz is to Myron & Win what Will Patton is to Robicheaux & Clete, it took more than a few chapters to adjust to his interpretation of the characters. Please, please, please bring back Jonathon Marosz! I have listened to all but one of the Myron Bolitar series on Audiobook. And I have to tell you that Steve Webber does not do it justice! Myron was too whiny, Win was not pompous enough, and Esperanza was just horrible. She is suppose to be hispanic not an old lady. I hope you bring back Jonathon Marose. If not I will not be able to listen to another Bolitar novel. Having said that I liked the story line. It was very good and a bit different from the previous books. I can't wait to see what Harlan Coben has instore for Myron and Win in the future! It's a Hit Coban continues to create great plots that keep me waiting for his next book. Alas the narrator was lacking. Please bring Jason back, he's the man who makes Myron, Win, Esperansa and Big Cindy alive and exciting. Steven may be a good narrator but not for Coban's Bolitar characters. If only... If only the book had been narrated by another person, I would have loved this audiobook as much as I love all the Myron Bolitar audiobooks. Although I became accustomed to Steven Weber's weak-voiced (certainly not 6'4", 220 lbs.) Myron Bolitar, it was as though no thought whatsoever was given to the secondary characters. Words cannot describe how badly Steven Weber's characterization of Esperanza grated on my nerves. Win was a nonentity. I was looking forward to this continuation of the series, but the narration was almost insulting, it was so bad. New Narrator a Major disappointment How can Myron Bolitar sound so 'weak' and Wynn sound like the normal 'next door neighbor' instead of our beloved 'upscale snob? And WHY is thise narrator pronouncing Terese, whom we have known for 3 books, Ter-ez. After listening to every Myron Bolitar book since the beginning, I am through with all the narrator changes.

Obsessed Audiobook by T. R. Ragan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. R. Ragan) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:07:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Obsessed Subtitle: The Lizzy Gardner Series , Book 4 Author: T. R. Ragan Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 834 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Desperate for better ratings, radio psychologist Madeline Blair tells her listeners shes being stalked, unaware that her long-time listener and biggest fan, Seth Brown, will do anything to protect her. When her publicity stunt is revealed, Seth becomes enraged by her deceit and dangerously unhinged. When her friends mysteriously begin to vanish and damning evidence points to Madeline, she turns to private investigator Lizzy Gardner for help. Lizzy knows her way around a murderers mind, after surviving her own horrifying ordeal at the hands of a serial killer years ago. As Lizzy closes in, Seth Brown is undeterred. Madeline wanted a stalker and now she has one. Nothing is going to stop him. Hes obsessed. Members Reviews: Best in the series! GREAT CLIFFHANGER!!!! Where does Obsessed rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book was really good and would fall in the top half of my books as opposed to the bottom. Which character as performed by Kate Rudd was your favorite? I thought Kate Rudd did a fine job narrating. Although sometimes a little whiney, I can picture the character she is performing being the same. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? OMG the END! I will not say more. Any additional comments? I think this was the best in the Lizzy Gardner series. Great plot, characters fleshed out, backgrounds filled in and a really twisted seriel killer who is OBSESSED. If you listened to the first 3 in the series and liked them, then there is no reason to even hesitate for a moment. This is certainly worth the $. Not for me! Tried to get into this book but no luck. Dragged and was not believable. Too many characters that were BORING. Great thriller!! T. R. Ragen's Lizzy Gardner series keeps getting better. It would be difficult to imagine a more evil villain than the one in this book. Abducted, the first of the series, was a mild disappointment, but others are much better. Kate Rudd's narration is stellar. I'm Obsessed with this series! Radio personality psychiatrist, Madeline Blair's, ratings are slipping. In a desperate attempt to draw attention to her show, she has her audience believing that she is the target of a stalker. But one listener takes her seriously - he thinks he has to protect Maddy. When the listener finds out Maddy has been lying to her listeners, his focus changes from protecting to teaching her a lesson. He becomes obsessed in his relentless pursuit. The same stupid type of ending I like the books but the same old ending from this author is getting old

Bleed for Me Audiobook by Michael Robotham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Robotham) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:03:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bleed for Me Author: Michael Robotham Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-27-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 670 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: She's standing at the front door. Covered in blood. Is she the victim of a crime? Or the perpetrator? A teenage girl - Sienna, a troubled friend of his daughter - comes to Joe O'Loughlin's door one night. She is terrorized, incoherent-and covered in blood. The police find Sienna's father, a celebrated former cop, murdered in the home he shared with Sienna. Tests confirm that it's his blood on Sienna. She says she remembers nothing. Joe O'Loughlin is a psychologist with troubles of his own. His marriage is coming to an end and his daughter will barely speak to him. He tries to help Sienna, hoping that if he succeeds it will win back his daughter's affection. But Sienna is unreachable, unable to mourn her father's death or to explain it. Investigators take aim at Sienna. O'Loughlin senses something different is happening, something subterranean and terrifying to Sienna. It may be something in her mind. Or it may be something real. Someone real. Someone capable of the most grim and gruesome murder, and willing to kill again if anyone gets too close. His newest thriller is further evidence that Michael Robotham is, as David Baldacci has said, "the real deal - we only hope he will write faster." Critic Reviews: "This remarkable novel offers everything those 'literary' detective novelsought to but usually don't. This is crime fiction of the highest order." ( Booklist) "A taut thriller....O'Loughlin continues to be an appealingly flawed hero." ( Publishers Weekly) "One of the best novels to come out of the chaos of Iraq; a penetrating peek through the fog of war." (Nelson DeMille) Members Reviews: Outstanding Thriller Any additional comments? This was a great psychological thriller. Michael Robotham has the touch on this one. I recommend it highly. Brilliant, but very melancholy Suspenseful, brilliantly written, wonderful characterizations of truly tortured souls including the protagonist. I loved the previous books in this series - as a neurologist, the psychologist with Parkinson's disease fascinates me, particularly since the depiction is excellent and very accurate. However, this book was really depressing. Everything just keeps going downhill for our hero, no matter how hard he tries to do the right thing. I almost stopped listening during the scene with the animal torture - I really couldn't stomach that at all. I don't think I'll be listening to any more books in this series, not without a hefty dose of Prozac in any case. Narration was outstanding. Good, not great. This is my first book of this series, and I know I'm at a bit of a disadvantage. The main character is enormously likeable ... but I really thought I might be able to understand more if I'd listened to the first books in the series. That said, it is a good listen for the most part. The plot moves along but some of the details are depressing. One of the best mystery writers I've read! I've listened to the first four books in the series in quick succession - I just can't get enough! As an avid print reader and now voracious Audible listener (I haven't counted, but I'm sure I've listened to more than 100 books), this series is one of my favorites.

Dearly Devoted Dexter Audiobook by Jeff Lindsay

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Lindsay) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:47:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dearly Devoted Dexter Subtitle: Dexter, Book 2 Author: Jeff Lindsay Narrator: Jeff Lindsay Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 883 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Hes a charming monster.... A macabre hero.... A serial killer who only kills bad people.... Dexter Morgan has been under considerable pressure. Its just not easy being an ethical serial killer - especially while trying to avoid the unshakable suspicions of the dangerous Sergeant Doakes (who believes Dexter is a homicidal maniac... which, of course, he is). In an attempt to throw Doakes off his trail, Dexter has had to slip deep into his foolproof disguise. While not working as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department, he now spends nearly all his time with his cheerful girlfriend, Rita, and her two children, sipping light beer and slowly becoming the worlds first serial couch potato. But how long can Dexter play Kick the Can instead of Slice the Slasher? How long before his Dark Passenger forces him to drop the charade and let his inner monster run free? In trying times, opportunity knocks. A particularly nasty psychopath is cutting a trail through Miami - a man whose twisted technique leaves even Dexter speechless. As Dexters dark appetite is revived, his sister, Deborah (a newly minted, tough-as-nails Miami detective) is drawn headlong into the case. It quickly becomes clear that it will take a monster to catch a monster - but it isnt until his archnemesis is abducted that Dex can finally throw himself into the search for a new plaything. Unless, of course, his plaything finds him first.... With the incredible wit and freshness that drew widespread acclaim to Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Jeff Lindsay now takes Dexter Morgan to a new level of macabre appeal and gives us one of the most original, colorful narrators in years. Critic Reviews: "Dearly Devoted Dexter is fascinating, entertaining, and brilliant. Let Jeff Lindsay introduce you to the serial killer next door - Dexter (and his Dark Passenger) are the freshest, most terrifying creations you are ever likely to meet... and live to tell about. (New York Times best selling author Robert Crais) A macabre tour de force... so snappy and smart. (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Another great Dexter story! I'm really enjoying going through and listening to all of the books in the Dexter series. Having discovered the TV series first, I was a big fan, and this is like rediscovering it all over again, because these are all different stories than the TV show. Fans of Dexter, I recommend you read (or listen to it) the book series that it was based off of! Dearly Devoted Dexter I thought this was a great book! It was not the same as season 2 of Dexter, if you've seen it on TV. I got wrapped up in it quickly and found it hard to stop listening. I'm undecided on Jeff Lindsay's performance, though. I found his need to have a different voice for each character somewhat distracting. I also think that part of my indecision stems from the fact that I was a fan of the show first, and so it's hard to not want to hear Michael C Hall voicing Dexter (but I realize this is a personal hangup). Anyway- I am really enjoying the Dexter book series as much as the show, and from here I couldn't wait to get book 3! Lots of Lizard Brain Fun Jeff Lindsay does a great job of narrating his own book. I will continue to read this series. Dexter Part Deux What did you love best about Dearly Devoted Dexter? I miss the series on SHO so much that this is the only way to get my Dexter fix.

Witch Is When It All Began Audiobook by Adele Abbott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adele Abbott) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:41:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Witch Is When It All Began Subtitle: A Witch P.I. Mystery Author: Adele Abbott Narrator: Hannah Platts Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Implode Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: What would you do if you discovered you were a witch? That's exactly what happens to private investigator Jill Gooder. And as if that wasn't enough, she has a serial killer to catch. More magic, mystery, and laughs than you can shake a stick at. Members Reviews: Fun light-weight listen. Superb narration!!! Fun! A nice break from more intense complex mysteries. Suitable for listening when car pooling with children as there aren't any sex scenes or foul language. The narrator is absolutely superb!!! Hannah Platts is as good as such great narrators; Katherine Kellgren, Simon Vance, George Guidall, etc. With over 600 audible books owned, I truly appreciate a good narrator. They can make or break a book for me. She made this book come to life. I'm hopeful that she is at the beginning of her career and will continue to narrate more books (currently, she had only a few). Fun story paired with the perfect narrator Where does Witch Is When It All Began rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is a great little story that has a lot of promise, magic and discovery. It ranks at the top because I can't wait to listen to book 2, the narration is FAB (and totally fits the character, story, and is simply delightful to listen to). Decent enough A fun little romp. Light and clean. Tried to be a mystery and a paranormal, didn't do either especially well, but the pace and tone were fine, so was an enjoyable few hours. Interesting Interesting theme. A P.A. that knits and apparently that's her true calling, a talking one-eyed, cheeky cat and a P.I./newby witch who is the main character. Add all these to the mix and stir well ... Now you have a sweet murder/mystery/witchy story. Quite entertaining. Witches? Really This was the first i had read by this author. I am always looking for cute cozy mysteries. This one did not disappoint. I look forward to reading/listening to more.

Secrets of the Dead Audiobook by Carol Wyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol Wyer) — Wed, 24 May 2017 09:18:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets of the Dead Subtitle: Detective Robyn Carter Crime Thriller Series, Book 2 Author: Carol Wyer Narrator: Emma Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-17 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Three murders. Three innocent victims. What secrets did they share with their killer? A bottle of bubble bath and colorful, plastic boats were scattered in small puddles on the floor. In the bathtub lay Linda Upton, fully-clothed, her lips a shade of blue, and her bloodshot eyes wide open. When a young mother is found drowned in the bath, clutching a receipt saying 'all debts paid', Detective Robyn Carter knows it's just the beginning of a harrowing case. She recognizes the signs of a serial killer, and when a second victim with a receipt is found, her worst fears are confirmed. With the local press whipping the public into a frenzy, Robyn is under pressure to solve the crime yesterday. But her team can't find a link between the two bodies, and the cracks are starting to show. With the local press whipping the public into a frenzy, Robyn is under pressure to solve the crime yesterday. But her team can't find a link between the two bodies, and the cracks are starting to show. The press call him The Leopard for his stealth, speed, and brutality. Can Robyn stop the most twisted killer of her career before it's too late? A heart-pounding, toe-curling, one-sitting serial killer thriller that will hook you from the first minute till the last. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott, and Karin Slaughter. Members Reviews: Loved it!!! Another great book from Carol Wyer. She is officially one of my favorite authors. It's not about figuring out who is doing the killing in this book, it's the how and who's next that keeps you intrigued. Great plot - disappointing narration What made the experience of listening to Secrets of the Dead the most enjoyable? The plot was interesting although the police break with usual procedure constantly for no good reason. Would you be willing to try another one of Emma Newmans performances? Really not sure. Her narration is stilted as if she's in primary school reading the story for the first time. Poor emphasis & inflection. It really detracts from the plot. I'm still halfway through the story & it's driving me mad. I rarely write review but just had to say something. I came believe that the 48 other reviewers thought this was adequate narration! Narrator makes book less enjoyable This is my second Carol Wyer book and is as good as the first--not spectacular, but solid. I love police procedurals set in England and this fits the bill. The detective and her colleagues are believable and for the most part likable; the others who are not meant to be likable are indeed off-putting. But the entire experience is marred by a dreadful narrator. She has the softspoken voice of a kindergarten teacher, not a good fit for reading a police procedural with a reasonably tough female detective as the protagonist. But worst of all is her unfathomable habit of pronouncing the article "a" as a long a (to rhyme with day) the way an insecure second grade reader might. She is capable of using the more typical schwa and does this part of the time as well. I could find no rhyme or reason for her choices and it became quite distracting and annoying.

Q is for Quarry Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:13:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Q is for Quarry Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 746 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: That was 18 years ago. Now, the two men who found the body, both nearing the end of long careers in law enforcement, want one last shot at the case. Old and ill, they need someone to do the legwork for them, and they turn to Kinsey Millhone. They will, they tell her, find closure if they can just identify the victim. Kinsey is intrigued by the challenge and agrees to work with them. But revisiting the past can be a dangerous business, and what begins with the pursuit of Jane Doe's real identity ends in a high-risk hunt for her killer. Critic Reviews: "An intriguing plot, fully drawn characters, and wry humor prove why Grafton's series is one of the best." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Loved it! Kindsy Millhone has become a comfortable, old friend. I can think of no reader other than Judy Kaye to portray her. Never boring. The sound person may have been asleep at the switch, but it wasn't bad. Certainly wasn't Judy Kaye's fault. Her reading, as always, was flawless. I loved the book. the formula Sue Grafton is a wonderful writer and her story lines always move right along. This book is no exception, but it is wearing a little thin now. Q is for Quarry is filled with the delights of Kinsey, however the details are getting to be to much and the plotline is a little over developed in my opinion. not fast enough these just don't come out fast enough for me, read or heard them all and i always eagerly await the next. the stories are always solid and not so easy that you guess from the beginning. Grafton doesn't disapoint in this one either. Judy kaye is my favorite reader, she meters out the lines like you would yourself. Nice, but boring in the middle I have read most of the Alphabet Queen's novels, and many of them are absolutely brilliant. Not this one, though, and it seems that Grafton is loosing her touch. There are many lengths in the novel, and the plot is not as gripping as in some of her earlier work. The true crime angel and the great showdown make up for some of the shortcomings. A great friend Kinsey has become an old friend and continues on her way with another submission that is better than the last. Sue Grafton continues to weave the history of Kinsey and friends which is getting pretty difficult while telling a different mystery in each book. Does anyone else catch the 1 to 3 unusual word choices that are in every book? She must do some real digging to come up with them. My only regret is that we are getting close to "Z" and I don't think there will be an "AA". I have been re-reading her earlier works and they are just as much fun each time I read them. Sue Grafton is the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle of our times.

R is for Ricochet Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 18:35:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: R is for Ricochet Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 732 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It seems a straightforward assignment for Kinsey: baby-sit Reba until she settles in, make sure she follows all the rules of her parole. Maybe all of a week's work. Nothing untoward, the woman seems remorseful and friendly. And the money is good. But life is never that simple, and Reba is out of prison less than 24 hours when one of her old crowd comes circling around. Readers have come to expect the unexpected from Sue Grafton, and R is for Ricochet is no exception. In it, a complex and clever money-laundering scheme is just a cover for a novel that is all about love: love gone wrong, love betrayed, love denied. And love avenged. For Reba Lafferty, its moral is clear: Sometimes what you hand out in life comes back to bite you in the ass. Sometimes the good guys win, even when they lose. Critic Reviews: "Sexy adventure....Grafton as usual creates believable and enduring characters and a strong sense of place in her town of Santa Teresa circa 1987." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Kinsey in Love? I have listened my way through Sue Grafton's alphabet and been rewarded with better and better tales. This is no exception. This is a nice listen ~ an exciting story with engaging characters we can grow to care about. Grafton is particularly successful in "maturing" Kinsey ~ the irreverence is still present, but it is less overpowering. Instead, we meet a more grown-up Kinsey, someone capable of really caring about others (even a cat!), of intense self-examination, of emotional growth and of committed romance. This is not the Kinsey of the early alphabet ~ this is a much more real character and one it is much easier to care for. It is especially welcome to see Kinsey begin to develop friendships (romantic and otherwise). Such relationships have never seemed quite real in the past, in part because Grafton crafted Kinsey as a loner. Now the shell is cracking a bit, and a new Kinsey seems to be emerging. The other characters are equally well developed. We can empathize with them, become frustrated by them, or disapprove of their behavior. We learn a bit more about the regulars (Henry, William, Rosie) and we meet some very well drawn episodic characters. Grafton does an especially good job with the "villains" ~ both great and small. They are certainly bad enough, but Grafton gives them credible motivations for their behavior. No one likes to admit they are evil and these "bad guys" all have their own motivations and explanations that leave them less blameworthy, less evil (at least in their own eyes). This is how the real world works, and it is refreshing to see it reflected so aptly in fiction. I've read through some of the other reviews and I do not understand the thoroughly negative ones. Grafton has never rushed her stories, and the extra details she offers help round out her characters and the world they inhabit. This leads to longish (11 hour) but certainly not overly long tales and, importantly, a series that develops and matures. Too long for you? Speed up your playback or shift to an abridged version. For me, and happily for most other reviewers, this is just the right length and a creditworthy addition to the Kinsey Millhone series. With it, Sue Grafton is coming into her own.

The Haunted Heist Audiobook by Angie Fox

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angie Fox) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 17:37:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Haunted Heist Author: Angie Fox Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 541 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: USA Today Best-Selling Series! Just because she can see the dead doesn't mean Verity Long wants to spend her days hunting ghosts. Instead she's over the moon to land a marketing job at the local bank...until she finds her new boss dead in the vault. Even her ghost friend, Frankie, knows that's no way to start a career. Relieved to let the police take charge, Verity steps aside, bound and determined to keep her ghost sightings to herself. But when she learns the main suspect in the murder is a very crooked, very dead mobster, Verity knows it's up to her to solve the case. She teams up with her ghostly gangster buddy, Frankie, as well as the irresistible and charming Ellis, and the three of them search haunted mob hideouts, hidden passageways, and historic cemeteries for the facts behind the heist of the century - and a modern-day motive for murder. Too bad uncovering the truth could very well make Verity the next victim.... Members Reviews: Wild ride Another great tale from the Verity Long series. Each book gets better and better. I enjoy listening to these books at work, riding in my car. They make me laugh and laugh. I love all the characters and even meeting new ones such as Suds. I look forward to the next adventure. So far This is my favorite so far. It seemed to be a little more hopeful, better rhythm and cadence. Seems there are many future options to take the story. Fun and entertaining The last one was better but this one was good also. I enjoyed the characters and how they are developing. I look forward to the next one. Getting a job What can you do when at a job interview they think they hear a ghost. Pray but no somebody got killed Love these!!! These are so awesome. I can't wait to hear what comes next. On to the next audiobook!!

Micro Audiobook by Richard Preston, Michael Crichton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Preston) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:48:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Micro Subtitle: A Novel Author: Richard Preston, Michael Crichton Narrator: John Bedford Lloyd Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1391 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In Jurassic Park, he created a terrifying new world. Now, in Micro, Michael Crichton reveals a universe too small to see and too dangerous to ignore. In a locked Honolulu office building, three men are found dead with no sign of struggle except for the ultrafine, razor-sharp cuts covering their bodies. The only clue left behind is a tiny bladed robot, nearly invisible to the human eye. In the lush forests of Oahu, groundbreaking technology has ushered in a revolutionary era of biological prospecting. Trillions of microorganisms, tens of thousands of bacteria species, are being discovered; they are feeding a search for priceless drugs and applications on a scale beyond anything previously imagined. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, seven graduate students at the forefront of their fields are recruited by a pioneering microbiology start-up. Nanigen MicroTechnologies dispatches the group to a mysterious lab in Hawaii, where they are promised access to tools that will open a whole new scientific frontier. But once in the Oahu rain forest, the scientists are thrust into a hostile wilderness that reveals profound and surprising dangers at every turn. Armed only with their knowledge of the natural world, they find themselves prey to a technology of radical and unbridled power. To survive, they must harness the inherent forces of nature itself. An instant classic, Micro pits nature against technology in vintage Crichton fashion. Completed by visionary science writer Richard Preston, this boundary-pushing thriller melds scientific fact with pulse-pounding fiction to create yet another masterpiece of sophisticated, cutting-edge entertainment. Members Reviews: Train wreck This book is just plain horrible. The characters are unbelievable and boring going on long tirades about nature. The sci-fi technology aspects of the book are quickly glossed over almost like they were just getting in the way of the nature tirades. It was so bad I gave up. I listened for 6 annoying hours and had to stop. I don't know how much Crichton had to do with this book but it is by far the worst thing with his name on it. Save your money, save your credit, pass on this book. Honey, I Shrunk Your I.Q. I'm a huge fan of previous Crichton books. Of course I was a little nervous if this one would work out, since it was only a partial manuscript found after his death, and the majority of the book was written by someone else (Richard Preston). Since Mr. Preston wrote far more of the book than Crichton did, it seems disingenuous for Crichton to be "Headlining" the cover. While I know this is a cliche to say... I really wanted to like this book. The first scene was appropriately creepy, and I got excited for what was to come. Then it devolved into what was (for me) the audiobook equivalent of nails on a chalkboard. There is a way for a good author to get his readers to a place where they are willing to accept the fantastical, and are able to go along on what would otherwise be an unbelievable adventure - it's done all the time.

Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series Audiobook by Christopher Greyson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Greyson) — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:53:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series Subtitle: Data Jack Author: Christopher Greyson Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-17 Publisher: Greyson Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Jack Stratton's back is up against the wall. He's broke, kicked off the force, and his new bounty hunting business has slowed to a trickle. With no money coming in, Jack's license to carry suspended, and no good job prospects on the horizon, Jack's got it tough. He thinks things are turning around when Alice (aka Replacement) gets a lucrative job setting up a home data network. That is, until he discovers it's for a handsome, jet-setting software tycoon. The "boy billionaire" as Jack grudgingly refers to him, takes a liking to computer-savvy Alice. Jealous, Jack thinks life can't get any worse, but when the computer program the CEO invented becomes the key tool in an international data heist, things turn deadly. In this digital age of hackers, spyware, and cyber terrorism--data is more valuable than gold. The thieves plan to steal the keys to the digital kingdom and with this much money at stake, they'll kill for it. Can Jack and Alice stop the pack of ruthless criminals before they can Data Jack? Members Reviews: Jack Stratton to the rescue! This newest addition to the Jack Stratton series is as expected; good , light and fast paced. I really enjoyed this, I just wish these books were a little longer. In this book Jack is working as a bounty hunter and Replacement is working for a billionaire. Meanwhile as Jack is earning little things at Replacement's job are getting dangerous. People are getting hurt and Jack's apartment is broken into. They know someone on the job with Replacement is doing something underhanded and Jack is kind of on the job, nothing official but... add in some corporate espionage, some guns a few guys with Russian accents a little romance and you have a very entertaining book. Andrew Tell does an excellent job narrating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Jack Stratton is down on his luck in Book 5 He's been kicked off the police force, had his license to carry a gun revoked, and is out of money. But he still has Alice, aka Replacement, who was raised by the same wonderful foster mother as he. He becomes a bounty hunter hunting bad guys without a gun while Replacement finds a job setting up a home data network for a handsome and single young billionaire. Jack is a little jealous. This is a fast paced novel that build suspense nicely while also dealing with Jack's and Replacement's unfulfilled romantic relationship. Data Jack is Book 5 in this consistently outstanding suspense thriller series. Author Christopher Greyson delivers in every novel and is unusually talented in both story telling and character development. Book 7 is not yet available in audio. The series order should be rearranged to chronological order by the characters age. Book 6 should be listened to first. Andrew Tell does a stellar job narrating the entire series. I love the Jack Stratton series and recommend it. Well written but not my cup of tea ... Based on a series with many readers and high reviews, I purchased Data Jack in the WhisperSync format. Reading the commercial briefs about the flavor of the Detective Jack Stratton, series, I expected a more hardened protagonist - maybe like Mike Connellys Harry Bosch. Much to my surprise I found the characters to be rather naive.

All That Remains Audiobook by Patricia Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Cornwell) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:33:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All That Remains Subtitle: A Scarpetta Novel Author: Patricia Cornwell Narrator: C. J. Critt Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1066 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A serial killer is stalking Virginias young lovers, taking their lives and taunting police with a single clue: a jack of hearts. For two years, the meaning of this card has eluded FBI investigators. But as Scarpetta begins searching the victims remains for microscopic clues, she begins to suspect that someone in the FBI knows more about the murderer. Members Reviews: Good early one... It's good to remember how good these early Scarpetta books are, before the dreadful Lucy co-opted the series with her myriad of woes. "All That Remains" has Scarpetta at her best -- dedicated to her job, interesting with her cooking skills, open and friendly -- and most of all, being nice to Marino -- as compared to latter books, where she openly makes fun of him. I suppose Patricia Cornwell took a lot of heat from her feminist friends, for her early books like this that had Marino as a "good' character, in spite of his rough exterior. Too bad Cornwell caved in. I like Marino, always have. And in this book, you can see why. Interesting, too, to hear this book read -- first time for me, although I've probably read it twice, maybe more. For Scarpetta fans, we know that Benton Wesley continues to play a major role throughout this series. In print, he seems like an okay-enough guy, maybe as good a counterpart for Kay as any man could be. But hearing how narrator C. J. Critt renders him, the voice she gives him, he comes across as a total loser as a human, friend or certainly love interest -- he sounds cold, nasty and self-absorbed. No criticism of Miz Critt intended -- her interpretation is just as valid as mine. It was just interesting to see this character in a very different way. Good listen. I enjoyed it. Glad I didn't skip this one! Would you consider the audio edition of All That Remains to be better than the print version? I didn't read the print version. What was one of the most memorable moments of All That Remains? Serious character development of peripheral characters- some cute Moreno moments. What does C. J. Critt bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I enjoy her reading if Moreno and his New York accent. Any additional comments? I'm so glad I didn't let other reviews sway me from purchasing this book. I'm going through the Scarpetta series for the first time and other readers had me worried. I have no idea what they were talking about! This story is smart, twisty, and dark like the pervious Kay novels. Abby Turnbull returns. Additionally, we learn a lot more about Moreno and Wesley in this installment.I enjoyed the whole story and it definitely kept me listening, waiting to see whodunit. For anyone reading the whole series, I can't imagine not including this book in the lineup! Worth the listen. Story was slow, anti-climatic - Critts destroys it Would you try another book from Patricia Cornwell and/or C. J. Critt? Cornwell - yes. Critt - NO What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Boring, predictable. How could the performance have been better? It could have been read by someone else. Critt takes pauses that are so long, I have checked numerous times to see if my device has died. Her voice for Benton is absurd - some snarky, angry-at-the-world jerk that snaps every word he says. Not Benton at all.

Blood Lure Audiobook by Nevada Barr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nevada Barr) — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 08:29:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Lure Author: Nevada Barr Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 328 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The Anna Pigeon mysteries are a New York Times best-selling series. Each addition is eagerly anticipated by fans of its award-winning author Nevada Barr, who uses her experience as a park ranger to create stunningly authentic details. Blood Lure takes Park Ranger Anna Pigeon high into Glacier Park and deep into a grisly murder case. Anna has joined a bear research team in the vast park that spreads from Montana into Canada. They hope to gather enough information to form a picture of its Grizzly bear population. Instead, one terrifying night, a bear finds them. By morning, their camp is in ruins, and the youngest member of the team is missing. A few hours later, the body of a camper is discovered: the neck broken and face mutilated. As Anna sets out to find what, or who, is responsible for the carnage, her search will stretch all her resources, physical, mental, and moral, to new limits. Audie Award-winning narrator Barbara Rosenblat's voice is perfect for Anna, capturing all her courage and vulnerability. Listen to more mysteries. (P)2001 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "The latest entry in this excellent series featuring National Park Service ranger Anna Pigeon is one of Barr's best....A tightly plotted, satisfying read. The author's masterful descriptions of the natural world immeasurably enhance an exciting, suspenseful story." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Edge of your seat... Have enjoyed Nevada Barr for years. Really liked the flow of this book. Great story. Recommend to anyone. Probably My Last Anna Pigeon Book Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Not really. This is my 4th Anna Pigeon book and likely my last. Anna seems to be getting less intelligent with every year of her life and every difficult situation. She still does things like going for walks in the dark with murder suspects and and pushing people so far that I'm not even upset when something bad happens to her. Would you be willing to try another book from Nevada Barr? Why or why not? Maybe. The first two books in the series were great, and the writing is still excellent, but if Anna doesn't start getting smarter, I'm done. Which character as performed by Barbara Rosenblat was your favorite? Maybe Joan. got better the further you got in to it. kind of slow at start but mystry and dry jokes and over all got alot better as book progressed. Good, but..... I thoroughly enjoyed the author's writing and prose. The narrator is quite talented and can effectively create a number of different voices, although I do have to agree with the other reviewers about the swallowing sounds that the narrator imparts that can be a bit distracting at times. 95% of the book is a superb detective story, but unfortunately, the ending is somewhat disappointing as Anna really doesn't solve the crime as much as she stumbles into the solution. But it's a story worth listening to and I intend on listening to some of the author's other works. Mystifying Couldn't stop listening. This is my 3rd Navada Barr in the Anna Pigeon series, I will listen to them all. Barbara Rosenblatt brings the characters to life but the extraneous noises, such as swallowing, should be eliminated. I highly recommend this book.

Double Whammy Audiobook by Gretchen Archer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gretchen Archer) — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:24:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Double Whammy Subtitle: A Davis Way Crime Caper, Book 1 Author: Gretchen Archer Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 411 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Davis Way thinks she's hit the jackpot when she lands a job as the fifth wheel on an elite security team at the fabulous Bellissimo Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. But once there, she runs straight into her ex-ex husband, a rigged slot machine, her evil twin, and a trail of dead bodies. Davis learns the truth, and it does not set her free - in fact, it lands her in the pokey. Buried under a mistaken identity, unable to seek help from her family, her hot streak runs cold until her landlord, Bradley Cole, steps in. Make that her landlord, lawyer, and love interest. With his help, Davis must win this high-stakes game before her luck runs out. This book is part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all! Double Whammy is the first book in the Davis Way humorous mystery series. Critic Reviews: "Funny & wonderful & human. It gets the Stephanie Plum seal of approval." (Janet Evanovich) "Archer navigates a satisfyingly complex plot and injects plenty of humor as she goes. This madcap debut is a winning hand for fans of Janet Evanovich and Deborah Coonts." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Another excellent reading by Dina Pearlman Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would be comfortable recommending this to any fan of cozy mysteries. While there is some romantic tension and violence, it does not proceed beyond a level acceptible for most cozy mystery lovers. I also continue to enjoy the reading/performance of Dina Pearlman. I have listened to many of her other audiobooks and find that she is consistently excellent. What was one of the most memorable moments of Double Whammy? Davis's encounters with Maxine and Mary at the Double Whammy machines. i also enjoyed Teeth and No Hair in all their intimidating glory. Which character as performed by Dina Pearlman was your favorite? Morgan George Sr.was my favorite character beyond Davis. Any additional comments? Hoping that Double Dip will also make its way to audio. Entertaining story. Awesome narrator. Would you listen to Double Whammy again? Why? Yes. Because some of the character's thoughts are so funny. I would enjoy listening again. Who was your favorite character and why? Davis Way. Because of her name, where she is from, her personality and sarcasm. Which character as performed by Dina Pearlman was your favorite? Davis Way, definitely. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Just entertaining overall. The author and narrator did a great job making me feel the characters and understand their thoughts/actions. Any additional comments? Can't wait for the next book in the series! Please keep Dina Pearlman as the narrator -- she IS Davis Way. Hilarious fun! Can't wait for more I totally enjoyed this book! It was so funny. Davis Way is a little bit pathetic (but in a funny way), quite ingenious and completely hilarious. I am so glad that I stumbled upon this book here on audible and decided to give it a try. I bought the kindle book (well worth the $2.99) and the discounted audible book (also well worth the money or the credit). Dina Perlman does a great job narrating but the book reads well in print, too (I mostly listened to it but did read some of it). I will definitely be watching out for the next book in this series.

Lost Audiobook by Michael Robotham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Robotham) — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 04:24:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Author: Michael Robotham Narrator: Ray Lonnen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-06 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1176 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Michael Robotham's Suspect, hailed as "a lightning-paced debut" by Entertainment Weekly, was an international best seller that raised the bar for thrillers. Now two characters from that acclaimed novel, Detective Vincent Ruiz and psychologist Joe O'Loughlin, return for the electrifying Lost. When Detective Ruiz is pulled from the Thames, he has a bullet in his leg, a photograph of a missing (and presumed dead) girl in his pocket, and absolutely no memory of what happened. ©2006 Michael Robotham; (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "A thoughtful and subtle thriller, with convincing, three-dimensional characters." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: EXCELLENT I have been an Audible subscriber for several years and I stumbled on this title after navigating around authors who I enjoy like James Lee Burke, Robert Ludlum (Paris Option; Hades Factor; Janson Directive; Sigma Protocol), Ian Fleming (From Russia With Love), Scott Turow (Ordinary Heros), and this ranks at the top. The plot is intriguing, characters are colorful, and narration is fantastic. This is a very stylish departure from the standard modern detective / mystery, and a fine specimen of raw storytelling. Couldnt put it down I enjoyed this book; perhaps in part because it was a bit "slow" in spots -- the violence was not over done. I found it an intriguing story, liked the characters, and loved the narrator. I looked at it as sort of a hard boiled version of Adam Dalgliesh; there are lots of descriptive passages, which to some are dull, but to me, bring the scene alive. The narrator, Ray Lonnen, has a voice and a tone for each character, which really was masterfully done. I couldn't put it down. Good enough story, but not entirely to my liking I was looking forward to following psychologist Joseph O'Loughlin again as he cracks another case, this time involving none other that DI Vincent Ruiz, his sworn enemy in the first book, who has been fished out of the Thames with a grave leg shot wound and a missing finger, but no memory whatsoever of the events that got him in that situation. But I was sorely disappointed that the narration this time had been handed over to Ruiz telling the events from his perspective, with O'Loughlin only playing a secondary role. The story that emerges is a good one and held my attention all along: a little girl has gone missing without a trace while making her way from the fifth floor of her apartment building to the ground floor where a friend was waiting to meet her. There are mean gangsters and a huge cache of diamonds thrown in the mix which also held my interest, but I could have done without the pedophile who is suspected of having killed the girla story element I thoroughly dislike in any book, no matter how well put together. I still may continue with this series, if only to see where Robotham takes it next, now that he's gotten the pedophile out of his system. Just when you think the well's gone dry! Michael Robotham can just plain write. His character vibrate with plausibility as the work their way into credibility and resonance with the reader. Flawed but tenacious as a terrier, DI Lewis will not cease his journey for justice no matter how formidable the resistance or nagging his occasional self-doubt.

Evanly Choirs Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:36:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evanly Choirs Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Roger Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 413 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Constable Evan Evans is persuaded to join the local male choir for the upcoming eisteddfod (cultural festival), he doesn't think the addition of his mediocre voice will do them much good. In spite of all the effort that choirmaster Mostyn Phillips puts in to the choir, it is not exactly first class. Hope arrives in the form of world-renowned tenor Ifor Llewelyn, come home to Llanfair to rest, on doctor's orders. Llewelyn immediately sets about renewing old friendships, and Mostyn even persuades him to sing with the choir. But Ifor isn't in Llanfair long before the residents decide that his presence is a mixed blessing. Noisy fights between Ifor and his wife, a threatening stranger, and Ifor's own warped sense of humor make life in Llanfair increasingly tense. When he announces that he is planning to write his memoir, telling all about his numerous relationships with famous and infamous women, he jokes that some people won't be happy. But is someone unhappy enough to commit murder to stop him? While tracking down a dangerous killer, Constable Evans also manages to navigate the treacherous waters of neighborhood rivalries, lusty barmaids, and local gossip. With her third book in this acclaimed series, Rhys Bowen offers another pause-resisting tale of small-town mayhem and murder in Evanly Choirs. Members Reviews: Good but not Bowen's best work I enjoyed this little mystery, that unfolds in Wales, with the good-hearted Constable Evan Evans at work doing what he does best--using his knowledge of local people and his keen intuitions to solve the murder the higher-ups cannot. It's also fun to get a sense of the local Welsh names and customs. This short series precedes the "Royal Spyness" stories, where I think Rhys Bowen has created a more engaging set of characters. But they are a pleasant listen in their way. I thought this one was a little flat (perhaps due to the narration as much as the story), and it was a bit choppy in getting all the characters and clues in place. But it has mostly well-drawn characters, and the ending was not obvious throughout the story. It is interesting to put these two series side by side to see Bowen's development as an author, and a good read, if you are not seeking anything too flashy. This is a good cozy mystery--certainly worth a listen. But the quality of the recording is not as good as one might wish, and that detracts from what is less than stellar narration. I guess what this book was missing was anything that made it "pop" (as they say about colors and styles). Get it, enjoy it, just know it's more like a cup of herbal tea than an exciting cocktail. One good thing about this series--they can be read out of order (which I did, years ago) with no real loss of continuity. Good for escape to wilds of wales Perfect for not-scary, fun (if not complex) characters with Welsh accents. Not as much laughing as Her Royal Spyness, yet smiles of amusement frequently. Why are next books in series not available? It's a a bit like your pub refusing to refill your glass... Picture Perfect Book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a great story in the series. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The romance was worth waiting for... What about Roger Clarks performance did you like? Mr.

The 9th Girl Audiobook by Tami Hoag

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tami Hoag) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:35:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 9th Girl Author: Tami Hoag Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2461 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: "Kovac had seen more dead bodies than he could count: men, women, children; victims of shootings, stabbings, strangulations, beatings; fresh corpses and bodies that had been left for days in the trunks of cars in the dead of summer. But he had never seen anything quite like this...." On a frigid New Years Eve in Minneapolis, a young womans brutalized body falls from the trunk of a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Questions as to whether she was alive or dead when she hit the icy pavement result in her macabre nickname, Zombie Doe. Unidentified and unidentifiable, she is the ninth nameless female victim of the year, and homicide detectives Sam Kovac and Nikki Liska are charged with the task of not only finding out who Zombie Doe is but who in her life hated her enough to destroy her. Was it personal? Or could it just have been a crime of opportunity? Their greatest fear is that not only is she their ninth Jane Doe of the year but that she may be the ninth victim of a vicious, transient serial killer they have come to call Doc Holiday. Crisscrossing Americas heartland, Doc Holiday chooses his victims at random, snatching them in one city and leaving them in another, always on a holiday. If Zombie Doe is one of his victims, he has brought his gruesome game to a new and more terrifying level. But as Kovac and Liska begin to uncover the truth, they will find that the monsters in their ninth girls life may have lived closer to home. And even as another young woman disappears, they have to ask the question: Which is the greater evil - the devil you know or the devil you dont? Members Reviews: Not Fond of Narrator, Characters Sterotypical Zombie Doe, a young girl who had been tortured and was dead or nearly dead by New Years Eve, is thrown from the trunk of a dark sedan into the path of a party limousine. If she wasn't dead before she certainly was after she fell into a snarl of holiday traffic. Thus begins another of the Nikki and Sam serial killer adventures set in midwinter Minnesota. Pros: Hoag is a competent writer so I don't regret buying and listening to this novel. Cons: This is a narrator that I am not familiar with and I don't particularly care for his reading style. His female voices are particularly annoying. The characters are lacking in development. I really had no emotional attachment to the kids (and Hoag generally does kids well) or to any of the victims. Usually there is a bit of ambiguity about the adult characters in her previous books leading to suspense, but it was clear right off who the bad guys were. I also think that Hoag made a mistake making this a "message" story. There was a theme involving bullying in high school that sometimes had me skipping pages. I would cheerfully have turned most of the kids over to the serial killer. Georges St. Pierre got mentioned a lot and I finally broke down and googled him while writing this. I missed the Sam and Tinks' (Nikki) cohesiveness as a Homicide partnership present in most of the other books. Tinks and Sam both seemed tired.

The Last Detective Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:10:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Detective Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 9 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: James Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 613 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Joining forces with his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, Elvis frantically searches for Ben with the help of LAPD Detective Carol Starkey, as Lucy's wealthy, oil-industry ex-husband attempts to wrest control of the investigation. Amid the maelstrom of personal conflicts, Elvis and Joe are forced to consider a more troubling lead - one indicating that Ben's disappearance is connected to a terrible, long-held secret from Elvis Cole's past. Venturing deep inside a complex psyche, Crais explores Elvis' need for family - the military that embraced him during a troubled adolescence, his rock-solid partnership with Pike, and his floundering relationship with Lucy - as they race the clock in their search for Ben. The Last Detective is Robert Crais' richest, most intense tale of suspense yet. Members Reviews: A Scheme that Backfires!! This is a good tale of suspense highlighting how an under-handed scheme can backfire. The Audible description of this story is good. The real thick of this story revolves around the question: At what lengths will a person go to in order to get what they want? Be careful of the scheme you concoct for it can become your worst nightmare! This is an enjoyable story. I found no fault with the narrator. One book and I was hooked Any additional comments? I came to crime fiction quite by accident and surprised myself about 2 years ago when i was looking for a new book and found THE FIFTH WITNESS by Michael Connelly. now I don't much want to read anything else.I found the Elvis and Joe series via Crais' SUSPECT, which I loved. I immediately bought the first three Cole/Pike-s. I have now been through most of them I was reluctant read the Pike-centric books because I am so wild about Elvis, but I now love the Still Zen quality of Joe. I hate guns. I am not so into this much violence, but I still really like the books. the Last Detective and LA Requiem are my favorites, but I like the whole series very much. not as much as Michael Connelly, but I like Crais enough to be wondering what will come next. To me, finding new authors is one of the great pleasures of reading. Great listen! Great narrator! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If you like Jack Reacher then you should love the Elvis Cole and Joe Pike duo. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good story line, fast paced but with emotions you can identify with. What other book might you compare The Last Detective to and why? I would compare to Lee Child's Reacher series. What does James Daniels bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? James Daniels brings humor and down to earth emotion to his characters. They have flaws but they continue to struggle onward. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? As soon as I finished this book, I looked for the next one in the series with the same author! Any additional comments? I really enjoy the way Joe's character plays off Elvis's. Can't get enough Since I read the first book in this series I cannot get enough of Elvis and Joe. The books are gripping from start to finish. Crais needs to start turning them out because I'm almost at the end of the series. I give these 5 stars. Outstanding! The story and narration were exceptional.

Minutes to Kill Audiobook by Melinda Leigh

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melinda Leigh) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 06:00:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Minutes to Kill Author: Melinda Leigh Narrator: Cris Dukehart Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 877 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: After corporate attorney Hannah Barrett tries - and fails - to stop a kidnapping in Vegas, she can't shake the haunting image of the terrified young girl she couldn't save. She tells herself that a visit to her hometown in Scarlet Falls could be a welcome distraction. But soon, Hannah realizes the kidnappers have all the info they need to track her every move. And when chilling e-mails about the victim appear in her inbox, it's frighteningly clear what happened in Vegas has followed her home. Eight months after a terrible family tragedy, Hannah turns to Detective Brody McNamara once again. Brody is eager to help, though he's embroiled in the investigation of a brutal murder. But the closer they work together, the stronger their feelings grow...and the more they stand to lose when two seemingly unrelated, but equally deadly, cases collide. Minutes to Kill is the pulse-racing second novel in bestselling author Melinda Leigh's Scarlet Falls series. Members Reviews: Excellent detective novel! Minutes to Kill is an excellent detective novel with lots of suspense. Narration is disappointing. Great story.. Horrible narration.. Any additional comments? Loved the storyline and the players: Brody and Hannah were a great twosome. It was wonderful seeing Grant and Ellie and Carson again. The bad guys, Mick and Sam were so bad and sooo disgusting and sooo very, very mean. You really couldnt help but hate them with your whole being. BUT I did love Hannah! She could seriously kick some a$$. The book was constantly exciting, from Las Vegas to New York, something was always happening. Theres never a whole lot of sexual tension in her books but theres some and she writes very good bedroom scenes. Because it makes me crazy that every single romance has one thing in common, from now on, Im going to mention the heroine biting her lip. Worrying her lip. Chewing at her lip or nibbling at her lip, or doing whatever to her lip. No one bit their lip. Yay! As to the narration: Let me start by saying, the narrator was truly awful, and Im pretty sure within a couple of days Ill get a not helpful vote from her. At the end of her sentences she comes to an abrupt halt and her male voices simply sucked. I mean, Sam and Royce and Chet and Frank, the coroner, the detective in Las Vegas, Herb, almost every male voice, sounded like cartoon characters, almost like she was holding her nose to try to give them all a nasally sound, even Mac, Hannahs brother. If he EVER has his own story this narrator will destroy the book. Youd think, with this being 2015, a lot of these narrators would have listened to the readers complaints and tried to improve but I think some of them think they are so good they dont need improvement. Thats some pretty wrong thinking. I have listened to Ms.Dukehart for the last time. Even the 3 reviews written on Audible one person, God know why, gave her 4 stars, and the others 2 gave her 2 stars and mine will be 1 star so that should tell you something about her narration. I would like to say that the description tells us what the book is about or we can zip over to Amazon and look at reviews. This is AUDIBLE! What we need to review is the narrator. Does he or she suck? Why? Is he or she too nasal-y, too sweet for the kind of book he or she is reading, to gruff, too bland, too robotic, lacks emotion.

The One You Love Audiobook by Paul Pilkington

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Pilkington) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:59:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The One You Love Subtitle: Emma Holden Suspense Mystery, Book 1 Author: Paul Pilkington Narrator: Fiona Hardingham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-14 Publisher: Paul Pilkington Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 788 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Emma Holden's nightmare has just begun. Her fiancé vanishes, leaving the battered and bloodied body of his brother in their London apartment. Someone is stalking her, watching her every move. And her family is hiding a horrifying secret; a secret that threatens all those she loves. In a desperate race against time, Emma must uncover the truth if she ever wants to see her fiancé alive again. Members Reviews: This trilogy has promise My 4 star rating of The One You Love is a bit generous, but the trilogy has promise. It was very late in the novel that I first guessed the identity of the bad guy. This is worthwhile suspense novel. Very predictable Not a great story. No suspense. Free on kindle and I know why. Would not recmmend this book is terrible none if the characters seem invested in their own fates. the cops seem to do all investigation by random guessing. for instance instead of checking a phone log to see if a guy had gotten a threatening phone call, they simply assume it is a bad dream. the dialogue is totally unbelievable. Excellent Good storyline maybe a little predictable, but I would recommend it to a friend. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Read it Worth a read- I hate writing reviews! You are dictated to write more words than are necessary. Won't do another one.

In Like Flynn Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:07:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/575/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Like Flynn Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 857 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A woman private eye in a man's world, Molly Murphy is having a hard time succeeding as a New York shamus. That's why she agrees to go undercover for the NYPD to expose a pair of spiritualist sisters as con-artists even though the offer comes from police captain Daniel Sullivan. Sullivan had once won Molly's heart - until she discovered he already had a socialite fiancée and an upcoming wedding. Now Molly's masquerading as a cousin from Ireland at the Hudson River mansion of Senator Barney Flynn. Flynn's invalid wife hopes the psychic sisters can contact her dead son, kidnapped and lost in a sensational crime. After an eerie séance, Molly isn't so sure the sisters are fakes, but she's certain the police bungled the kidnapping case. Soon Molly's questions are leading her toward danger, and her own sixth sense is warning her - murder lies ahead! Members Reviews: The book is excellent but there are audio issues Any additional comments? The books is an excellent, well researched, historical cozy mystery but, unfortunately, whomever did the editing had some serious technical issues. There are multiple 2 - 3 second segments of what is obviously another book (narrated by a man) interspersed in this recording as well as the first 3 other books in the series (there may be more but I"m only on book 4 right now). It's extremely jarring even though it doesn't seem that any of the book is missing (i.e. the errant recording is cut in but doesn't seem to replace any content). The other review of the recording notes the same errors so it's not just a problem with the download I got. I hope Audible (who did the recording) reedits the books and takes these glitches out. Wonderful Molly Adventure! If you could sum up In Like Flynn in three words, what would they be? This book takes you out of New York City and into the upper class lifestyle as Molly goes undercover once again! It is suspenseful and well worth the read. However, the audio does some strange things, at times another story seems to pop into this one you don't seem to miss any important information but it is very surprising. I believe it is just an editing error but it is too bad .I Hope you enjoy this suspenseful and at times chilling story. First Experience If you could sum up In Like Flynn in three words, what would they be? Great first listen Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Kept me awake more than I like Which scene was your favorite? Whilst making love to Daniel realising that 24yrs was long enough to be a virgin. Please note that this is my wife's comment. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? An Irish American Phryne Fisher has to succeed Any additional comments? Need to brush up on my Irish accent but can't wait now to listen to the whole series I love Molly Murphy expect for . all the pondering!! Its a bit much and can become rather tedious at times. Aside from that one and only complaint, Im having a great time working my way through the series; so glad I came across it! On to Book 5! I SOOOOO wanted to like this book... I have tried so hard to get into this series, because I love Rhys Bowen and her Georgie series! But I just can't get behind a love interest who is such a slime-ball! I've been trying and trying, but the conclusion of this book was too much.