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The Witch Hunter's Tale Audiobook by Sam Thomas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sam Thomas) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:53:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witch Hunter's Tale Author: Sam Thomas Narrator: Leila Birch Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Sam Thomas takes listeners back to Puritan England with midwife Bridget Hodgson, hailed by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as "one of the most fascinating detectives in contemporary mystery fiction." Winter has come to the city of York, and with it the threat of witchcraft. As women and children sicken and die, midwife Bridget Hodgson is pulled against her will into a full-scale witch-hunt that threatens to devour all in its path, guilty and innocent alike. Bridget - accompanied once again by her deputy Martha Hawkins and her nephew Will Hodgson - finds herself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse against the most dangerous men in York, as well as her sworn enemy Rebecca Hooke. As the trials begin, and the noose begins to tighten around her neck, Bridget must answer the question: How far will she go to protect the people she loves? Members Reviews: A great story that ends with a surprise. Love it. great story and delivery. one of my favorites. l am loving forward to more. I enjoyed it. Where does The Witch Hunter's Tale rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Enjoyable book. Fairly well developed characters and good plot. Interesting historical period. What about Leila Birchs performance did you like? Narrator was very good. They keep getting better... I Loved this book. Can't wait for the next one. Just had to keep listening.

The Shogun's Daughter Audiobook by Laura Joh Rowland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Laura Joh Rowland) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 06:18:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shogun's Daughter Subtitle: A Novel of Feudal Japan Author: Laura Joh Rowland Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Japan, 1704. In an elegant mansion a young woman named Tsuruhime lies on her deathbed. The death of the Shogun's daughter has immediate consequences on his regime. Faced with his own mortality and beset by troubles, he names as his heir Yoshisato, the seventeen-year-old son he only recently discovered was his. Until five months ago, Yoshisato was raised as the illegitimate son of Yanagisawa, the shogun's favorite advisor. Yanagisawa is also the longtime enemy of Sano Ichiro. When Sano learns that Tsuruhime's death may have been a murder, he sets off on a dangerous investigation as he struggles to keep his pregnant wife and his son safe. Instead, he and his family become the accused. And this time, they may not survive the day. Members Reviews: Not "Samari Fighting" book; Story of Man & Family Where does The Shogun's Daughter rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Story centers on one man's struggle to maintain his personal sense of duty and honor, in the midst of a struggle with those that would have him killed, for their own gain in power. His family's involvement is supportive in the general lay of the plot. There are some things introduced to are not solved, which means there should be an additional book coming, which I would read. :)

Last Act in Palmyra Audiobook by Lindsey Davis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lindsey Davis) — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 02:13:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Act in Palmyra Subtitle: The Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries, Book 6 Author: Lindsey Davis Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Last Act in Palmyra is the sixth book in the best-selling Falco series by Lindsey Davis. The spirit of adventure calls Marcus Didius Falco on a new spying mission for Emperor Vespasian to the untamed East. He picks up extra fees from his old friend, Thalia the snake dancer, as he searches for Sophrona, her lost water organist. With the chief spy, Anacrites, paying his fare, Falco knows anything can go wrong. A dangerous brush with the brother, the sinister ruler of Nabataean Petra, sends Falco and his girlfriend, Helena, on a hasty camel ride to Syria. They join a traveling theater group, which keeps losing members in nonaccidental drownings. The bad acting and poor audiences are almost as bad as the desert and its scorpions - then, as the killer hovers, Falco tries to write a play. Members Reviews: Awful narration but good story What did you love best about Last Act in Palmyra? Helena is my favorite character. It is awesome how she and Falco work together and respect each other, but continue to be very different people. How did the narrator detract from the book? I know the main character has a sense of fun and humor, but the narrator just doesn't get that across. The narrator makes Falco sound mature and serious. DH hears bits of it and keeps commenting on how awful the narration is, and asks when I am going to be done with the series. I keep listening to his narrations because there are no other options on Audible, and I really like the story. I ought to buy up all of the other narrations available on audible now so I get a better narration, even though there are about ten books in between.

Home Sweet Home Audiobook by April Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (April Smith) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:05:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Home Sweet Home Subtitle: A Novel Author: April Smith Narrator: Cady McClain Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the widely praised author of the FBI Special Agent Ana Grey series and A Star for Mrs. Blake, this riveting epic drama follows the Kusek family from New York City to America's heartland, where they are caught up in the panic of McCarthyism, a smear campaign, a sensational trial, and, ultimately, murder. Calvin Kusek, a WWII pilot and attorney, and his wife, Betsy, escape the 1950s conformity of New York City to relocate to a close-knit town in South Dakota. They settle on a ranch and Betsy becomes a visiting nurse, befriending a quirky assortment of rural characters. Their children, Jo and her brother Lance, grow up caring for animals and riding rodeo. Life isn't easy, but it is full and rewarding. When a seat in the State Assembly becomes available, Cal jumps at the chance to repay the community and serves three popular terms. Things change when Cal runs for the US Senate. The FBI investigates Betsy, and a youthful dalliance with the Communist Party surfaces to haunt the Kuseks. Mass hysteria takes over, inflamed by Cal's political enemies. Driven by fear and hate, their neighbors turn, condemning them as enemies and spies. The American Dream falls apart overnight as the Kuseks try to protect their children from the nightmare that follows. The family is vindicated in a successful libel lawsuit, but the story doesn't end there: years later, Lance Kusek and his wife and son are brutally attacked, and the mystery then unfolds as to who committed this coldblooded murder, and are they related to the stunning events of decades earlier? Editorial Reviews: "[In] Smith's terrific new novel....[she] illuminates the force of McCarthyism-generated fear in the Midwest and effectively personalizes it through the persecution the Kusak family endures for their liberal beliefs. The author also skillfully ties together the two time periods, avoiding melodrama." (Publishers Weekly) Critic Reviews: "Smith's second historical novel delves into the McCarthy era and how one family is swept up in its fanaticism....[She] perceptively brings this dark period in US history to light in her dramatic family saga." (Deborah Donovan, Booklist) "With an upbeat narration, Cady McClain sets the tone for this timely look at a shameful episode in American history, the McCarthy era.... The combination of political ignorance and religious bigotry, delivered intelligently by McClain, makes for un-put-down-able listening." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: If you are looking true history this is not the book for you As a native of Rapid City and having friends who live in the areas talked about in the book I was appalled at what she touted as history. Our hospital, for which I work, is just now getting an underground parking structure. The missiles were not hated as indicated but seen as a revenue generator. The wind does not blow all the time. There is so much wrong that I would have to write a book. If you want to write a story that does not even come close to resembling a town then just make up a name.

Behold a Pale Horse Audiobook by Peter Tremayne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Tremayne) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:49:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Behold a Pale Horse Subtitle: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland Author: Peter Tremayne Narrator: Caroline Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A perplexing case of murder and conspiracy in the pagan wilds of Northern Italy... In AD 664, just after the events detailed in Shroud for the Archbishop, Fidelma of Cashel takes a unexpected detour on her trip home from Rome. While in the port at Genua (modern-day Genoa), Fidelma - sister of one Irelands kings and an advocate in her countrys law courts - receives word that one of her old teachers, Brother Ruadan, is reaching the end of his days. Determined to see her old mentor one last time, Fidelma takes the treacherous journey to a remote abbey in the countryside - a place where the old pagan religion still has a hold and where even the Christians are often in bloody conflict with each other. But after she hears her dying teachers last words, Fidelma's most dangerous adventure has just begun. With one murder after the next and a vicious war in the offing, it is up to Fidelma, alone and on her own, to unravel an extraordinary conspiracy before it is too late. Members Reviews: Another great one, but a missed opportunity Another great collaboration and stellar job by Caroline Lennon. But a missed opportunity: there is a very important author's note at the front of this book, that was not part of the audible performance. As all-but-this-one the books/stories follow a chronological order, its context is off without that note.

Whirlwind Audiobook by James Clavell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Clavell) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 18:07:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whirlwind Subtitle: The Asian Saga, Book 6 Author: James Clavell Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 52 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The sixth book in James Clavell's epic Asian Saga tells the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979 - three weeks of passion, self-sacrifice, and heartbreak. When the shah is thrown out of Iran, the nation's turmoil becomes world headlines. Caught in this shifting world of fanaticism, ambition, duplicity, and violent death are the foreign helicopter pilots who have been servicing the oil fields up and down the country. Their one objective is to make a bold, concerted escape to safety across the Gulf. Members Reviews: Excellent Adaption Would you listen to Whirlwind again? Why? No, but only because its so long, its a great performance Who was your favorite character and why? The Gorgon Khan, as always there is an orchestra of bombastic characters and he was one of the best Which scene did you most enjoy? Hard to Choose, but I like the early scence setting set up which contrasts with the chaos of the revoloution later Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I've never stayed awake that long in my life Any additional comments? I read most of Cavell's books while backpacking as a youngster, but didn't finish this. It's hard to concentrate while working on something so long. A great read that does the story true justice Long long book but worth it in the end Lots of mini actions linked to the main story, even more so that in the previous books of the series. So much so that it was difficult to follow unless you are super-concentrated. The last part tied it all together finally An enjoyable yarn but not top-tier Clavell This has all the usual Clavell tropes... a diverse and engaging cast of characters, plenty of inner monologue, multiple sub-plots and an over-arching main plot that takes time to reveal itself. I really liked it, and thought the use of helicopter pilots gave an interesting way into the story. The narrator is very good and brings the characters to life. While not in the class of Shogun or Tai-Pan, this is comfortably better than Gai-Jin. Overall... recommended! An exciting, nail nibbling adventure. Would you listen to Whirlwind again? Why? I will listen again to clarify the characters and their roles. It is a lengthy listen with numerous characters and relatively complex plot. A second listen will sort out a bit of confusion. What was one of the most memorable moments of Whirlwind? A nail biting escape from Iran, but it was not a moment it was frustratingly slow. I wanted to tell them they had to get a move on or they would be discovered. The suspense was brilliant. Have you listened to any of Derek Perkinss other performances? How does this one compare? This was my first encounter with Derek Perkins. His performance was unquestionable. In fact I would not have continued with another less able reader. It took about 20 chapters before I became totally hooked and couldn't put the book down. I would have found it a hard book to read but Derek Perkins performance was compelling. IDEAL FOR XPATS (RE)LIVE THE XPAT3AT LIFE. READ BEFORE YOU GO AS IT IS VERY CLOSE TO REALITY.

The Return Audiobook by James D. Best

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James D. Best) — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 05:43:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Return Subtitle: Steve Dancy Tales, Book 4 Author: James D. Best Narrator: Jim Tedder Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-16 Publisher: James D. Best Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It's the summer of 1880, and Thomas Edison's incandescent bulb is poised to put the gaslight industry out of business. Knowing a good business opportunity, former New York shopkeeper Steve Dancy sets out to obtain a license for Edison's electric lamp. Edison agrees, under one condition: Dancy and his friends must stop the saboteurs who are disrupting his electrification of Wall Street. After two years of misadventures out West, the assignment appears to be right up his alley. But new troubles await him in New York City. Dancy has brought a woman with him, and his high-society family disapproves. More worrisome, he has also unknowingly dragged along a feud that began out West. The feud could cost him Edison's backing...and possibly his life. Members Reviews: loved it! I have enjoyed each installment of this series. I look forward to the next tale. Steve Dancy In New York? Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The Steve Dancy series started with Best's first book "The Shopkeeper" where Steve Dancy comes from his refined eastern upbringing to adventures in the rugged and wild West. In this book his business in the West brings him back to his roots in New York to rub elbows with very familiar celebrities of the time. As usual the author did his homework researching history to give his fictional characters the importance that makes you feel like you were there at a pivotal time in 19th century America. This is an easy but compelling "listen" and cuts the monotony of freeway traffic in Los Angeles. A Good Western Thriller w/Strong Characters THE RETURN: STEVE DANCY TALES, BOOK 4 was a good historical western. I liked the beginning when Dancy was out west and in fact I was drawn in rather quickly. The first part of the story in Leadville was involving but whenever Dancy and (Virginia) set out for NYC to help Thomas Edison, it meandered a little with his family drama and especially his mother who was high-strung and vile. The trouble that followed him reemerged and the story picked back up with fiery suspense. Overall, I think this is a solid tale with great characters, especially Dancy. I didn't listen to the previous episodes but I would suggest doing so because JAMES BEST is a good author and I feel this is more of an epic where one would want to start at the beginning. JIM TEDDER has a perfect voice for westerns. He showed great voice inflections and maintained a slow drawl reminiscent of a rugged cowboy. This was the first time I've listened to him and found him to be a talented narrator. "This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast." Nice Continuation I dont usually read many books from this genre, but I really enjoyed this one. The narration brought the story to life and held my interest throughout. The story was well thought out, complete and will keep you listening. I will be watching for this author in the future. * I was provided a free copy of this book from AudioBookBlast for an honest review. Let there be light: A Western What made the experience of listening to The Return the most enjoyable? Jim Tedder's Narration is a BIG part of this series! This is the third book I have listened to.

Satan's Lullaby Audiobook by Priscilla Royal

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Priscilla Royal) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:51:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Satan's Lullaby Subtitle: A Medieval Mystery Author: Priscilla Royal Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is the autumn of 1278. The harvest is in. The air is crisp. Dusty summer breathes a last sigh before the dark seasons arrive. For Prioress Eleanor, dark times arrive early in Norfolk. The head of her order, Abbess Isabeau, has sent Father Etienne Davoir from their headquarters in France to inspect all aspects of Tyndal Priory, from its morals to its roofs. Surely the abbess would not have chosen her own brother for this rare and thorough investigation unless the cause was serious and she had reason to fear intervention from Rome. Prioress Eleanor knows something is terribly amiss. The situation turns calamitous when Davoir's sick clerk dies from a potion sent by Sister Anne, Tyndal's subinfirmarian. Is Sister Anne guilty of simple incompetence - or murder? Or, Davoir asks, did Prioress Eleanor order the death to frighten him away before he discovered the truth behind accusations that she is unfit for her position? When Davoir himself is threatened, the priest roars for justice. Even expectant father Crowner Ralf, the local representative of the king's justice, has lost all objectivity. The most likely suspects are Anne, the woman Ralf once loved; the prioress he respects; and the Tyndal monk, Thomas, who is his closest friend. Who among the French and English assembled at Tyndal has succumbed to Satan's lullaby? Members Reviews: 11th in the series... Priscilla Royal's new mystery, "Satan's Lullaby: A Medieval Mystery" is the 11th book in her Medieval Mystery series. I've read all the series books over the years and this latest is an excellent return to Prioress Eleanor, Brother Thomas, and the others - both religious and secular - at Tyndal Priory in Norfolk. Eleanor is the leader of the Priory, which supports both male and female religious. It is one of the few houses where a woman is the leader of the order. "Satan's Lullaby" does not really have much of a plot. The order is being "visited" by Father Etienne Davoir, who is the brother of Abbess Isabeau, of the Fondevraud Abbey in France, which is the "mother" house of Tyndal Priory. He's come with some aides to check out the finances and structural strength of the Priory, along with the rumor of impropriety between two members of the clergy, One of his clerks - with whom Father Etienne has a close relationship - is found dead during the visit. Etienne suspects the young man has been poisoned and points out Sister Anne, the chapter's sub-infirmarian who is a whiz with natural medicines, as the probable killer. Anne is tossed into confinement, not allowed to practice her healing ways. There are also some odd characters skulking around the grounds and, as usual, some people are not who they seem to be. Father Etienne is a blustering bully, Prioress Eleanor is diplomatic, Crowner Ralf is investigative, Gytha is pregnant, and Brother Thomas is still a hunk. Other reoccurring characters are included and as with any good series, the reader is brought up-to-date with the lives of these characters. The story is brought to an end in somewhat desultory fashion - remember, you're probably not reading it for the plot. But Priscilla Royal is a whiz at creating both interesting characters and interesting settings.

A Christmas Hope Audiobook by Anne Perry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anne Perry) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 06:35:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Hope Subtitle: A Novel Author: Anne Perry Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A Christmas Hope is just as delectable, the gripping story of an unforgettable battle between goodness and evil in Victorian London - and a lonely woman's search for meaning in her life. Claudine Burroughs, a volunteer in Hester Monk's clinic for sick and injured prostitutes, no longer expects closeness with her coldly ambitious husband and dreads the holidays. Then, at a glittering Yuletide gala, she meets the attractive poet Dai Tregarron, and suddenly her spirits lift. But an hour later, this fascinating man is enmeshed in a nightmare - accused of killing a young streetwalker who had been smuggled into the party. Even though she suspects that an upper-class clique is quickly closing ranks to protect the real killer, Claudine and the clinic's disreputable bookkeeper, Squeaky Robinson, vow to do their utmost for Dai. It seems, however, that hypocritical London society would rather send an innocent poet to the gallows than expose the shocking truth about one of their own. Nevertheless, it's the season of miracles, and Claudine and Squeaky finally see a glimmer of hope - not only for Dai but for an innocent young woman teetering on the brink of a lifetime of unhappiness. Anne Perry's heartwarming new holiday novel is a celebration of courage, faith, and love for all seasons. Members Reviews: Sad but Sweet A little dry and slow-moving, but probably a more realistic view of the time period than you usually get with holiday historical fiction. A real snoozer I really wanted to like this book, but it was so dry and boring. The characters were all so stuffy and there were way too many of them to keep up with in this tiny little murder mystery. I couldn't get past the second hour of this novella. Good Read Enjoyed the historical mystery. Loved the way she intertwined the main character's life and the mystery!

Killer Smile Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 02:56:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Smile Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Kate Burton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Mary DiNunzio gets a terrifying telephone call while she's working late, then goes home to find a shadow lurking at her front door. When a lawyer close to her turns up dead, Mary begins to suspect that the case she's been working on, involving the suicide of an Italian-American in an internment camp during World War II, may not be ancient history after all. ©2004 Lisa Scottoline; (P)2004 2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Scottoline skillfully weaves a complicated, gripping, and fast-paced tale, at turns comical, nerve-wracking, and enlightening." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: As well read as written A very well written, witty and nicely read audiobook. Dan Brown should read this to reference how to structure a plot for a book and not a movie! You'll be smiling by the end of this book! Scottoline is best know for her medical thrillers. This book, which covers territory personally familiar to her, is much, much better and less formulaic. Not a thriller, but definitely a mystery to be solved, it is handled deftly, with humor and is thoroughly enjoyable.

Slave Queen Audiobook by H. B. Moore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H. B. Moore) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:06:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Slave Queen Subtitle: An Omar Zagouri Thriller Author: H. B. Moore Narrator: Bon Shaw Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Special Agent Omar Zagouri's latest case is his most dangerous - and his most personal yet. The discovery of secret sixteenth-century letters unveils a plot between the sultan Suleyman and his chief wife, Roxelane, to change the course of the Ottoman Empire. A descendent of Roxelane, Zagouri learns he has an enemy whose revenge has been centuries in the making. Targeted by an antiquities collector who's also descended from a chief rival for the ancient throne, Zagouri soon uncovers a modern-day conspiracy that threatens the lives of his family and the security of a nation. To expose the plot, Zagouri must team up with Naim, the son of his nemesis, who heads an international black-market operation that may have ties to the killings. From ancient Constantinople to the present-day Middle East, Zagouri is on a collision course with history. Time is running out to solve a royal mystery and stop a ruthless killer - one who has Zagouri's name on his hit list. Members Reviews: Good Read Interesting story, great performance. I liked the flow of the book. It kept my mind busy while working.

The Uninvited Guest Audiobook by Sarah Woodbury

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Woodbury) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:07:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Uninvited Guest Subtitle: A Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mystery, Book 2 Author: Sarah Woodbury Narrator: Laurel Schroeder Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-16 Publisher: Sarah Woodbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is the winter of 1143 and all is not well in the court of Owain, King of North Wales: His future in-laws are untrustworthy; the Norman lords on his eastern border are restless; and among his wedding guests lurks a cold-blooded killer. Gareth and Gwen have marriage plans of their own, but their love will have to wait while the pair race to separate truth from lies, friends from foes, and unravel the mystery before King Owain - and his new bride - fall victim to their uninvited guest. Members Reviews: Haven't read the book but the audio was great Where does The Uninvited Guest rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I'd give it a top 12 at least ;). It's really good. What other book might you compare The Uninvited Guest to and why? Well considering I'm not usually fond of murder mysteries I don't really have a comparison to it, but I do like historical novels. So I'd say probably anything by Phillipa Gregory in terms of research potential and historical fact mixed with artistic liberties wrapped around fictional events. Which character as performed by Laurel Schroeder was your favorite? Oddly? Christina. That heifer amuses me to no end. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I wanted to listen to all of them in one sitting, but unfortunately life and work prevent that. I did listen to it as fast as I possible though. greatly enjoyed! I am rather enjoying this series. I listen to audio books while I work to make the time go faster. I have found this series engaging without being distracting. Great mystery with a medival setting - LOVED IT If you could sum up The Uninvited Guest in three words, what would they be? Inviting Interesting Intrigue What did you like best about this story? The characters and the humor. Also I love trying to figure out whodunit while I read. Which scene was your favorite? When Gwen finds Gareth in the woods. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes when the girl realized that her father really loves her. Any additional comments? Love all of the author's books. This is a new series for me and I love it too. The narrator is awesome too. Enjoyable story, but reader is not the best I read this because I enjoy the Cadfael mysteries by Ellis Peters. It was a good story with likable characters. I really want to listen to other books in the series, however, the reader was a bit tiresome. She did not do a great job differentiating between characters. Still is you like historical mysteries, you should give this a listen How to make a great book even BETTER! I read this book before but enjoyed it even more while working outside Great time gardening and listening to a great book

Target Lancer Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:40:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Target Lancer Subtitle: Nathan Heller, Book 16 Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: 1963: John Fitzgerald Kennedy is a lightning rod for public opinion. The handsome, youthful leader, who is prepared to take America into a brighter future, earns love from cheering crowds. But those who oppose his political agenda - including some who consider themselves betrayed by the Kennedy clan - dare to think the unthinkable: kill an American president. Nathan Heller is Chicagos most celebrated private detective, hobnobbing with Hugh Hefner, getting written up in Life magazine, enjoying the fruits of a long career that began in a one-room office and now is a coast-to-coast agency. When he does a small favor for a friend - who handles PR for the Teamsters - Heller runs into an old West Side mob crony, a small-time hustler named Jack Ruby. And when that friend is found dead, warning signals start to flash. Suddenly Jimmy Hoffa wants to talk to Nate...and so does Hoffas arch enemy, U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Back in 61, Heller acted as the reluctant matchmaker in the ungodly marriage between the Mob and the CIA that created the ill-fated, JFK-sanctioned plot to assassinate Fidel Castro. Now JFK is coming to Chicago and Cuban assassins have been reported in the Windy City. RFK appoints Heller as a "consultant" to the local Secret Service, knowing that Nate understands why conspirators might well target the man code-named "Lancer". Its a big job for a PI. But with a murder to avenge and a mystery to solve, Hellers up for the challenge. Rigorously researched, fleshing out a little-known but vital piece of the JFK assassination puzzle, Target Lancer is charged with the electric suspense of real events, and is far more truth than fiction. Members Reviews: The Best Nate Heller Yet Well, maybe it's the best yet because it's the latest. Every one of the books in the Nathan Heller series has been excellent: meticulously researched and expertly written by Max Allan Collins, and narrated with perfect pitch and atmosphere by Dan John Miller. Foremost on my mind when I downloaded this book the day it was released were the recent disappointments I had suffered with other latest books by my favorite authors. John Grisham brought me to tears with The Broker: it was that bad. Hordes of fans stood in virtual lines to download Michael Connelly's latest Harry Bosch, only to find a so-so story read by a blah narrator. This book sure wasn't a disappointment. It has everything we've come to expect from Nathan Heller and the A-1 Detective Agency: mobsters, famous politicians, petty crooks, labor union thugs, cops, and fan-dancers, all combined in a wonderful period piece set in 1963 Chicago. It's the month before John Kennedy's assassination and the town is crawling with made men, mad Cubans, and an ex-Marine who bears a strong resemblance to Lee Harvey Oswald. Nate gets recruited by Attorney General Bobby Kennedy to help out with the protection of the president during his upcoming visit to Chicago. The presidential motorcade route goes right through a warehouse district (where the ex-Marine works) where the cars have to slow for a turn onto a downtown street. Brush up on the history of Kennedy's assassination before you read this one: lots of familiar players pop up. Dan John Miller has the perfect voice for the wise-cracking but tough as nails Private Eye.

The Fyre Mirror Audiobook by Karen Harper

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Harper) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 10:36:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fyre Mirror Author: Karen Harper Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Smitten with spring fever, Elizabeth Tudor escapes London for fantastical Nonsuch Palace in the sweet Surrey countryside. There she hopes to relax and pose for the official royal portrait for which she is holding a competition. But one of her artists is burned to death, and portraits of the queen are going up in flames. When she hears that her rival, the dangerous Mary, Queen of Scots, has been peering in mirrors and announcing, "I see the next queen of England!" Elizabeth summons her Privy Plot Council. Has the arsonist been sent by foreign foes or is it someone in her own court? Or is the "running boy" apparition really a ghost out to avenge a terrible past tragedy caused by the Tudors? Time is running out, because the enemy who stalks the queen means to destroy not only her portraits and artists, but her very life. Members Reviews: A different side of Elizabeth I Karen Harper's Queen Elizabeth series are a rich feast for the senses. Harper has an excellent grasp of the times and her writing is rich in period detail--everything from Elizabethean fashion to the cuisine of the day comes alive under the influence of her pen. Historical fiction doesn't get much more pleasurable than this. The seventh book in the series finds Elizabeth attempting to hunt down a murdered whose weapon of choice is the mirror. It's an intriguing and innovative premise but that is characteristic of this series. Harper deftly weaves together history and fiction to create an antagonist who has a very interesting motive for murder. The twists and turns that the queen must take to finally determine the identity of the murderer are interesting and the final confrontation is spectacular. The very imagery of it leaps off the page. Though Elizabeth I is a spectacular and fascinating subject in her own right, in Harper's hands she truly comes alive. Harper's queen is passionate and mercurial but also mindful of those who serve her well. It is this characterization of one of the most dynamic figures in history that is the real strength of Harper's writing. My only complaint about this book--and the only thing that kept me from giving it five stars--is that Elizabeth is a bit too prone to portentious speeches, which must end every chapter or chapter segment. This rang too falsely at times for me and took me out of the story a bit. Along with the main mystery is an engrossing subplot about Gil Sharpe, a recurring character in the novels. His travels in Italy and his discoveries of Italian painting techniques make for a fascinating read. He is also a wonderful character, displaying yet again the aptitude that Harper has for creating believeable and interesting characters. Harper could probably get by solely by focusing on Elizabeth but she does her readers a great service by surrounding the queen with a cast of vibrant characters. Before Sherlock Holmes there wasQueen Elizabeth I... Love these yarns because historically they include real events and persons, but adds another dimension with the fictional activities of solving murders around the Royal household and environs. The real and fictional characters are well-written and it's a fun read. mirrors and fire! What a wonderful read. I am a great fan of Karen Harper and hope she writes more on Elizabeth the Sluth. Her detail of life, clothes and habits of the time are fascinating.

Archive 17 Audiobook by Sam Eastland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sam Eastland) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:14:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Archive 17 Subtitle: A Novel of Suspense Author: Sam Eastland Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Stalins most trusted secret agent, the legendary Inspector Pekkala, is on his deadliest mission - one that could save his country... or plunge it into the abyss. It is 1939. Russia teeters on the verge of war with Germany. It is also on the brink of bankruptcy. To preserve his regime, Stalin orders a search for the legendary missing gold of Tsar Nicholas II. For this task, he chooses Pekkala, the former investigator for the Tsar. To accomplish his mission, Pekkala will go undercover, returning to Siberia and the nightmare of his own past, where he was once a prisoner in the notorious Gulag known as Borodok. Pekkala must infiltrate a gang of convicts still loyal to the Tsar who, it is rumored, know the whereabouts of the precious gold. He soon learns that the best-kept secrets are those that no one even knows exist. In the brutal frozen fortress where his survival once made him a myth, he begins to unravel the true identity of a murdered inmate, whose own mission to Siberia has lain buried for years deep within the mysterious Archive 17, where long-lost files obscure a shocking conspiracy that could decide the future of the Soviet Union itself. As more people die around him, Pekkala must decide where his true loyalties lie, or else take his place among the dead. With the superb research and stunning suspense that are his trademarks, Sam Eastland delivers his most powerful Pekkala novel yet - the best in a mystery series riveting readers and reviewers alike. From the Hardcover edition. Members Reviews: One of My Favorite Series I am now a huge Inspector Pekkala fan. While it's hard to beat the introductory novel, The "Eye of the Red Tsar", I found this book to be just as entertaining. Some of the same characters live on in this sequel with new characters well developed, and a solid story that follows true historical event and held my attention throughout. If you have not listened to or read the first book, I definitely recommend taking them in order. Paul Michael is a very good narrator and does a great job here. Highly recommended. Great Read Would you listen to Archive 17 again? Why? I love this series of Eastland's books. They are well written and historically accurate. I can not put them down. I listen to them on my way to and from work and hate to turn them off when I get to my destination. What did you like best about this story? The storyline puts you there and the reader is great. Which scene was your favorite? Pekala's meetings with Stalin. You can almost believe that is what would happen. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It certainly was Any additional comments? My favorite mystery series. When is the next one coming out? great amazing story and narrator. This is literary crack. I am absolutely addicted to these books.

Chains of Folly Audiobook by Roberta Gellis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roberta Gellis) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:16:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chains of Folly Subtitle: A Magdalene la Batarde Mystery, Book 4 Author: Roberta Gellis Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: That Nelda Roundheels had been murdered would have been of little interest to anyone - except that her body turned up in the bishop of Winchester's bedchamber with a letter to the bishop, from the king's most important enemy, rolled up in her breastband. The bishop and his knight, Sir Bellamy of Itchen, realize immediately that the purpose of putting the body in Winchester's bedchamber is to embarrass and discredit the bishop. And the reason for this attack on Winchester is his calling of a convocation to chastise the king for acting high-handedly against the bishop of Salisbury. Had the king himself ordered this outrage? Had the king's favorite, Waleran de Meulan, ordered it? Unfortunately the answer is not so simple to find; there are many other noblemen who want the king's favor and might attack Winchester to get it. To save Winchester's reputation it is urgently necessary to discover who killed the woman and who placed her in Winchester's bedchamber. Bell, to his mingled joy and distress, is ordered to ask Magdalene la Batarde, whoremistress of the Old Priory Guesthouse, once his lover but now estranged, to help him solve the mystery. Members Reviews: Great book. A real shame about the narrator. Would you consider the audio edition of Chains of Folly to be better than the print version? Sadly, no, the print edition is much better. This is a wonderful story - much more involving that the first three books. (As hard as that is to believe! The first three were amazing!) The narrator made this recording painful. What was one of the most memorable moments of Chains of Folly? I would have to re-read the book. Thinking back at the recording I've just finished, I keep grinding my teeth at the painful "personality" the reader tried to give the characters, and can't get past them. I think perhaps the early battle scene where Bel protects the Bishop? What didnt you like about Susan Duerdens performance? Her narration was sing-song. Her characterizations were massively irritating. The Bishop always snarled. Bel always hissed and drawled. Magdalene sounded continuously air-headed. Diot sounded like a back alley tough. Although everyone was "speaking" French, one character had an affected French accent. Right up until the narrator forgot who was talking, then the wrong painful "voice" said the next line which didn't belong to them. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A lighthearted bit of slap and tickle is a lot of fun - right up until someone steals the state secrets. Any additional comments? Re-Record? Please? My First Audible Return.... What disappointed you about Chains of Folly? The narrator was horrible - I don't believe she had read/listened to any of the earlier works. She made Madelaine sound simpering and stupid. I couldn't get past the first few chapters. What was most disappointing about Roberta Gelliss story? The narrator How did the narrator detract from the book? Didn't understand the characters - completely distracting Any additional comments? Miss May did a wonderful job with the earlier books - I encourage the publisher to record this one again... I miss Nadia May's reading Good story but this narrator is too sing-song-y for my taste. Every sentence seems to have the same rhythm, the same inflection.

To Ruin a Queen Audiobook by Fiona Buckley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fiona Buckley) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:46:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Ruin a Queen Author: Fiona Buckley Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: With surprises at every turn and a highly suspenseful setting, To Ruin a Queen is the best novel yet from an author whose series continues to gain momentum and whose heroine becomes more beguiling with each new tale. Critic Reviews: "A heroine to reckon with." (Kirkus Reviews) "Buckley's tantalizing re-creation of Elizabethan life and manner is told with intelligence and gentle wit." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Un interesting Un everything This is a Mills & Boon historical fiction. What a waste of time and money. It should be listed under 'romance' not 'history'. Factually/historically inaccurate in its elaborate descriptions. I have no idea how it ended because I died of boredom before I reached the finish. Very disappointing. 4/4 This is book four available here. I have enjoyed them and hope the rest will follow. The narrator, Nadia May, records under several pseudonyms and is excellent in all of them. Loved it Great characters, good plot and an intriguing heroine are just the obvious checks in the plus column for this book. If you enjoy a lively read with some female perspective this series is for you. I have only one complaint. There are several more books but they aren't in the Audible library!!! Not as good as the first in this series I enjoyed the first of this series "To Shield The Queen" so much that I bought this book as soon as I finished the first. Overall, this second one is alright but not as well written as the first. There's too much minutiae and rambling on and on about things which add nothing to the story. Also Ursula is a bit out of control here, engaging in acts which are totally implausible during her "CSI: Gloriana" undercover work, especially for a rookie investigator in an era before formal forensics. Even my favorite Audible.com narrator, Nadia May, falters with this reading. Normally a master of different voices and dialects, I don't know what happened with her rendition of Gladys, the derelict "town witch". Allegedly Welsh, Gladys alternately sounds like she's either Pakistani or Jamaican! It becomes a bit irritating after a while since May's command of both American and European accents, both past and present, is always excellent; her narration soothing and animated in the all the right places. This is still a good book but just don't listen to it right after the first one, thinking that it will be comparable. I wasn't so disappointed that I was put off from getting "Queen's Ransom", the third book in the series as soon as I finished this one. I'll just wait a week or so, listening to a few other books by different authors and narrators first. Love It!!! Would you consider the audio edition of To Ruin a Queen to be better than the print version? I have not read the printed version of this book, but the narrator is wonderful. Who was your favorite character and why? Ursula of course is my favorite character. She is smart and courageous. Just absolutely enjoy her her. Have you listened to any of Nadia Mays other performances before? How does this one compare? Ms. May is just amazing in her performance of Ms, Buckley's books... If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A roller coaster ride called Mystery. Any additional comments? Please consider getting the entire series of Ursula Blanchard.

The Dove of Death Audiobook by Peter Tremayne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Tremayne) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:28:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dove of Death Subtitle: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland Author: Peter Tremayne Narrator: Caroline Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In A.D. 670, an Irish merchant ship is attacked by a pirate vessel off the southern coast of the Breton peninsula. Merchad, the ship's captain, and Bressal, a prince from the Irish kingdom of Muman, are killed in cold blood after they have surrendered. Among the other passengers who manage to escape the slaughter are Fidelma of Cashel and her faithful companion, Brother Eadulf. Once safely ashore, Fidelma - sister to the King of Muman and an advocate of the Brehon law courts - is determined to bring the killers to justice, not only because her training demands it but also because one of the victims was her cousin. The only clue to the killers identity is the symbol of the dove on the attacking ship's sails, a clue that leads her on a dangerous quest to confront the man known as The Dove of Death. Members Reviews: fun to follow along with Fidelma in a foreign land with dubious authority. Fidelma and Eadulf are returning home from the last book and chance upon her cousin in Breton as well as the ship's captain from a while ago. The ship is taken by pirates and those men are killed while Fidelma and Eadulf jump into the sea. Fidelma's sense of honor demands she find the culprit. As usual she finds much more. The culprits were easier to discover than the motives, but fun to follow along with Fidelma in a foreign land with dubious authority. A Bit Disappointing I am a big Sister Fidelma fan. I read this book on Kindle & was a bit disappointed. The setting for this book is the European continent (as opposed to the Irish island)in the 7th century AD. I found it very frustrating that I couldn't place the location in my mind because I wasn't sufficiently versed in the ancient place names for the area & whether the location was Brittany or Burgundy. I don't know if the paper edition included a map, but a map would have been very enlightening. Actually, an actual map of the setting & a fictitious map of the relation of the fictional locations to each other would have been ideal. The events of the book occur as Fidelma & Aedulf are returning from the Conference at Atun in Burgandy, France which is the setting of the book immediately preceding this oneThe Council of the Cursed (The Sister Fidelma of Cashel). The pair are onboard a ship when they are attacked by pirates & end up marooned on a small island where they are assisted by a monk. They make their way back to the mainland where they attempt to identify and apprehend the pirates. While I am aware that the rift between the Celtic Church & Rome was a major component of the time period in which Fidelma lives, the constant encounter of nasty, oppositional clerics over the course of a number of books is beginning to wear on me. Conversely, I felt the differences between the 7th century Irish culture & the culture of Brittany, which is alluded to in the book, could have been further elucidated. The characters were well drawn, as one would expect from Mr. Tremayne, but the sheer number of new characters was daunting. The plotting was excellent and kept me riveted until the final page.

Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Volume 9 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (I. A. Watson) — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:54:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Volume 9 Author: I. A. Watson, Fred Adams Jr., Erik Franklin, Aaron Smith Narrator: George Kuch Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-17 Publisher: RadioArchives.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Once again, hidden on the fog shrouded streets of London are heinous criminals set upon their nefarious schemes. All that stands in their way are two men, stalwart and unafraid to take on villainy in all its insidious disguises: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. In this, the ninth entry in this best-selling series, the crime-solving friends tackle five brand new mysteries that are totally different to any of their previous adventures. Among these: An entire crew of a shoreline lighthouse vanishes during a raging storm, one of Watson's old army colleagues is accused of murder, and a former Baker Street Irregular seeks out their aid on behalf of his crippled father. These three cases and two others are brilliantly delivered by writers I. A. Watson, Fred Adams Jr., Erik Franklin, and Aaron Smith, proving once again there is only one Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective. Members Reviews: This is volume nine in the ongoing series by Airship 27. There are five short stories in the book. All are very well written! The Consulting Detective Series Marches On! âThe Adventure of the Failing Lightâ by IA Watson opens the book with a bang! This is the true story of the missing lighthouse keepers on Eilean Mor, off the coast of northwestern Scotland. The keepers were discovered missing without a trace in December 1900. The Flannan Isles Lighthouse had been inoperative for some time, endangering ships. The only permanent residents of Eilean Mor were sheep. This is what may have happened if Sherlock Holmes had been consulted. âThe Adventure of the Three-Strand Garroteâ by Fred Adams, Jr deals with Holmes investigating a series of murders. Wiggins brings the case to Holmes because his Uncle and his Uncleâs friend, both wounded veterans of the Afghan War, are suspected in the deathsâ This story is runner-up and honorable mention, as far as I am concerned! âThe Betrayalâ by Erick Franklin finds a friend of Watson, a fellow veteran of the Afghan War and also wounded at Maiwand, accused of murder. Watsonâs gut feeling tells him that his friend is innocent. Holmesâ investigation has the suspicion of guilt being a probability of guilt. The two friends clash, neither backing down. âThe Adventure of the Picked Pocketâ by Fred Adams, Jr deals with a problem most unusual. A man has evidence of a crime lost from his possession when a pick-pocket decides on him for a victim! Two crimes, one victim, and a deadly ending make for naming the story second runner-up! âThe Adventure of the Brazilian Beetleâ by Aaron Smith takes âBest in Book!â from me. An artist makes a chance acquaintance of a young Brazilian woman in Highgate Cemetery. The woman has agreed to pose for the artist but fails to keep the appointment. While attempting to find her, he discovers a carved silver beetle she wore as a brooch lying in the street. He could have never suspected what the investigation would ultimately uncover! The book is a fine addition to this wonderful series! I give it five stars plus! Quoth the Ravenâ Very enjoyable I found these stories very enjoyable and very much keeping close to the Doyle spirit. I definitely would recommend this book. Five Stars Excellent all are good and this is no exception i have the entire series of consulting detective, all are good and this is no exception.

Arms of Nemesis Audiobook by Steven Saylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven Saylor) — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:57:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arms of Nemesis Subtitle: A Novel of Ancient Rome Author: Steven Saylor Narrator: Scott Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: To Gordianus the Finder falls the fateful task of resolving this riddle from Hades. In a house filled with secrets, the truth is slow to emerge. And as the hour of the massacre approaches, Gordianus realizes that the labyrinthine path he has chosen may just lead to his own destruction. Critic Reviews: "A compulsively entertaining whodunit." ( New York Times Book Review)"Entertaining...Saylor's sense of style and elegantly witty writing make the most of this genre transference." ( Boston Guide) Members Reviews: Awful narrator! Would you listen to Arms of Nemesis again? Why? No. Harrison is horrible. Had I noticed who was reading before I spent the credits I never would have downloaded this book. What didnt you like about Scott Harrisons performance? Dead, dead, dead voice. He has one tone and its boring. I'm Hooked! I love the characters. Steven Saylor places me in Rome each time I listen. I wish I could find the entire series here! Crassus crassus rich as Croesus If you could sum up Arms of Nemesis in three words, what would they be? Murder and mayhem at the foot of Vesubius What did you like best about this story? I liked Olympia's apprentice, forget her name. Any additional comments? Enjoyed listening to it during my commute Good crime book This series is really nice. Good crime books with the twist of glimpses into the life in ancient Rome. Very interesting. Good voice but not amazing (for my taste).

Il senso del dolore Audiolibro di Maurizio de Giovanni

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maurizio de Giovanni) — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 23:60:27 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> Titolo: Il senso del dolore Sottotitolo: L'inverno del commissario Ricciardi Autore: Maurizio de Giovanni Narratore: Paolo Cresta Formato: Unabridged Durata: 6 hrs and 9 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 02-09-17 Editore: Emons Edizioni Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 5 voti Categoria: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Riepilogo Editore: 1931. La primavera si fa attendere e un vento freddo sferza le strade di Napoli. Al Teatro San Carlo, il grande tenore Arnaldo Vezzi viene trovato morto nel suo camerino prima della rappresentazione de "I Pagliacci", la gola squarciata da un frammento di specchio. Artista di fama internazionale, venerato dal pubblico, amico del Duce, il cantante è un uomo egoista e meschino, con parecchi nemici. Il primo caso del commissario Ricciardi della Squadra Mobile della Regia Questura di Napoli. ©2007 Maurizio de Giovanni (P)2017 Emons Italia srl

Seduction of the Innocent Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:33:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seduction of the Innocent Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 02-19-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Comics kill. Or so the esteemed Dr. Werner Frederick would have people believe - people like the Congressmen holding hearings on banning violent crime and horror "funny books". And when the crusade provokes a most un-funny murder, Jack Starr - comics syndicate troubleshooter - has no shortage of suspects. Was it the knife-wielding juvenile delinquent or the naked seductress? Perhaps a frustrated publisher or an outraged cartoonist. Or was it a comic book reader? No One Delivers Like Max Allan Collins. Inspired by the real-life 1950s witch-hunt against Tales From the Crypt publisher EC Comics, Seduction of the Innocent pulls back the curtain for an insiders view of the history of comics. Critic Reviews: "Collins masterfully blends fact and fictiontranscends the historical thriller." (Jeffery Deaver) "Collins makes it sound as though it really happened." (New York Daily News) "Collins witty, hard-boiled prose would make Raymond Chandler proud." (Entertainment Weekly) Members Reviews: Fun enough Is there anything you would change about this book? I'm a long-time Collins fan, and this does the trick: good atmosphere and good historical research. The plot's unusually predictable, though. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The comic industry history. How could the performance have been better? The narrator has a fine voice and he's a pleasure to listen to, but he does female (and gay) characters without a trace of subtlety. It got so clumsy at times that I nearly stopped listening. Always a good listen This author/narrator combination never disappoints. Story lines are drawn from the headlines of the day. Dan John Miller is an outstanding narrator. His transition from one character or one accent to another is flawless. He brings each character into separate focus while blending them together to follow the story. It is always a pleasure to find another of these books. Always a good listen. Seduction, but miss many sexual ones. Brave. Only a 3 star overall because. i like several of his other books more. He is an author to check out. most of his stories push in one direction then 'bamb' a 360 degree turn. if you like comics-strip or books, gives some insights. if you like a hero underated, this is good. if you like the passion of nontraditional person and use creativity in quite strong matter, then this book is for you. Quick read. Audio great. Worth the small price. Recommended.

The Jingler's Luck Audiobook by John Pilkington

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Pilkington) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:24:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jingler's Luck Subtitle: Thomas the Falconer, Book 6 Author: John Pilkington Narrator: Jeremy Clyde Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Thomas's friend Ben Mallam, the streetwise jingler (a dealer in used horses) returns to aid him. After a run of bad luck, perhaps Ben's fortunes will change as he helps Thomas unravel a deadly plot which strikes at the very heart of Tudor England, threatening the security of the nation itself. Members Reviews: Great book! All John Pilkington's books are well written, eminently readable, holds one's interest and develops characters that seem real. Thomas the Falconer is one of my favorite fictional protagonists. THE JINGLER'S LUCK is the latest in a fine series.

A Death by Arson Audiobook by Caroline Dunford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Caroline Dunford) — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:29:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Death by Arson Author: Caroline Dunford Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The ninth in the Euphemia Martins series of historical murder mysteries by Caroline Dunford, which follows Euphemia's escapades in the women's suffrage movement. Euphemia is glad to leave London - but before long she finds herself mixed up in another nefarious situation, when a body is found burned to death on a country estate. It's up to Euphemia and her friends and employers, the Staplefords, to get to the bottom of things. Members Reviews: So much potential, but by book 9 I'm getting tired of waiting for it to be fulfilled. This series both delights and infuriates me. Firstly, the pacing is hideous. After chapters of development the author tries to wrap things up in haste. It has not been satisfactory for the last several entries.. This time to boot the story ends in a heck of a cliffhanger, which isn't the done thing in this genre. Finally, please let this author's publishers hire a decent copy editor for the next book. There are egregious errors (comfortable where context makes clear the word should read uncomfortable) and some truly twisted syntax. Lord A Mighty Rating not changed due to proofreading or lack thereof. Characters still living life through a spider's web knots and tangelos. Stumbling through clues to solve as amateurs the mysteries of the castle both old and new. Just when you think they've got it...To be continued. Enough to infuriated the loyal reader that ordinarily would have to wait for a subsequent publication to put an end to this, however I am playing catch-up and will continue on and wrap up this series. If it indeed has an end. Hate the ending!! Seriously! Ugh, loved the books but enough with dragging out all the "secrets" and the horrible cliffhanger at the end is just annoying. Mysteries do not do to be continued's! LOVE EUPHREMIA MARTIN - A WOMAN AHEAD OF HER TIME l thoroughly enjoy these books, they move along, and are hard to put down, Ephremia is bright,daring, spirited and analytical. She has a charitable nature among all her investigations and if you like Tommy and Tuppence from Agatha Christie, this book is for you Only part one I like this series of books but I'm sorry that I wasn't warned that this contains only part of the story which will be finished in another book.

Elegy for April Audiobook by Benjamin Black

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Benjamin Black) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:35:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elegy for April Subtitle: A Novel Author: Benjamin Black Narrator: Timothy Dalton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 204 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: April Lavery has vanished. A junior doctor at a local hospital, she is something of a trail-blazer in the deeply conservative and highly patriarchal society of 1950s Dublin. Though her family is one of the most respected in the city, she is known for being independent-minded; her taste in men, for instance, is decidedly unconventional, as evidenced by her current boyfriend, a handsome and charismatic medical student from Nigeria. Then April disappears, and Phoebe Griffin, her best friend, immediately suspects the worst. Frantic, Phoebe seeks out Quirke, her brilliant but erratic father, and asks him for help. Sober again after intensive treatment for alcoholism, Quirke soon learns that his old sparring partner, Detective Inspector Hackett, has been assigned to the high-profile case. This time, Hackett welcomes Quirkes helpthe pathologists knowledge of the darker byways of the city may allow him to uncover crucial information about Aprils whereabouts. And as Quirke becomes deeply involved in Aprils murky story, he encounters complicated and ugly truths about race-hatred, Catholic ruthlessness, and family savagery. Both an absorbing crime novel and a brilliant portrait of the difficult and relentless love between a father and his daughter, this is Benjamin Black at his sparkling best. Critic Reviews: "Quirke, the haunted Dublin pathologist and haphazard sleuth, returns in the third in Black's superb series of sharply etched, nearly Jamesian mysteries.... In Black's atmospheric and penetrating works of Irish noir, pain, prejudice, greed, and violence brew behind lace curtains." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great Series, Excellent Narration This is the third in a trilogy (so far) of Quirke mysteries. The stories are compelling, the characters very real and Timothy Dalton's eloquent narration is spot on. I've listened to all three novels and he enunciates so well I haven't missed a word. Best narration I've heard of the twenty books I've purchased from Audible so far. Excellent Very enjoyable and absorbing novel. Struggling Dad Comes Through Quirk's daughter, Phoebe, hasn't heard from her friend, April, who usually called her once a day. She asks her father to help her check into April's "disappearance." Along the way, Quirk struggles with alcohol and, although not stated outright, depression. Timothy Dalton's narration is wonderful. Mr. Black seems to get better with each story, The overall development of plot and characters demonstrates the author's ability to draw in the audience and capture their interset. When uou combine this with Mr. Dalton's magnificient narration, you have an excellent listen of a fine drama. No one but Dalton will do . . . What about Timothy Daltons performance did you like? This writer gives us such sharply delineated descriptions of his character's moment by moment experiences, and Timothy Dalton makes the most of each and every moment. As before, this reader brings a Shakespearian brilliance to every word of his narration. I'm afraid he's ruined me for most other readers. I'm so bummed to see that this is the last of the series read by T.D. Judging by the sample of the next book's reader I'm afraid I can't continue, and I so wanted to. Wasn't Simon Vance or Gerard Doyle available?

Arrowood Audiobook by Mick Finlay

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mick Finlay) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:36:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arrowood Subtitle: An Arrowood Mystery Author: Mick Finlay Narrator: Malk Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The year is 1895. London is scared. A killer haunts the city's streets. The poor are hungry. Crime bosses are taking control. The police force is stretched to the breaking point. The rich turn to Sherlock Holmes, but the celebrated private detective rarely visits the densely populated streets of South London, where the crimes are sleazier and the people are poorer. In the dark corner of Southwark, victims turn to a man who despises Holmes, his wealthy clientele, and his showy forensic approach to crime: Arrowood - self-taught psychologist, occasional drunkard, and private investigator. When a man mysteriously disappears and Arrowood's best lead is viciously stabbed before his eyes, he and his sidekick, Barnett, face their toughest quest yet: to capture the head of the most notorious gang in London. In the best-selling tradition of Anthony Horowitz and Andrew Taylor, this gloriously dark crime debut will haunt listeners long after it is over. Members Reviews: A must have for a Sherlock Holmes fans I enjoyed this visit to the Sherlock Holmes universe. Particularly the main characters dislike for Holmes. Defiantly worth a listen

The Surgeon's Mate Audiobook by Patrick O'Brian

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick O'Brian) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:25:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Surgeon's Mate Subtitle: Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 7 Author: Patrick O'Brian Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin are ordered home by despatch vessel to bring the news of their latest victory to the government. But Maturin is a marked man for the havoc he has wrought in the French intelligence network in the New World, and the attentions of two privateers soon become menacing. The chase that follows through the fogs and shallows of the Grand Banks is as thrilling, as tense, and as unexpected in its culmination as anything Patrick O'Brian has written. Then, among other things, follows a shipwreck and a particularly sinister internment in the notorious Temple Prison in Paris. Once again, the tigerish and fascinating Diana Villiers redresses the balance in this man's world of seamanship and war. Members Reviews: Fine Writing, Great Characters, Immersive World The Surgeon's Mate (1980) is the 7th novel in Patrick O'Brian's addicting series of age of sail novels about the lives, loves, and careers of the British navy captain Jack Aubrey and the naturalist-spy-ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin. It takes place during the War of 1812 and begins with the HMS Shannon sailing into Halifax in Nova Scotia with its American prize frigate the Chesapeake, captured after the ferocious fifteen-minute battle that closed the sixth novel, The Fortune of War (1979). Although ecstatic about finally having a British naval victory over the Americans to celebrate, Jack is afflicted by a badly healing broken arm, the uncertain state of his financial affairs back home in England, and absent letters from his wife Sophie. Stephen is pleased to have escaped from Boston with a passel of helpful American intelligence documents, including names of American spies among the British, and with Diana Villiers, the woman he has loved for years (and the previous six books in the series), and who has finally agreed to marry him. However, despite the obvious benefits of marrying Stephen, including regaining her British citizenship, she is getting cold feet, and Stephen himself is having to deal with a kind of void where his passion and love for her once burned. This book shares the strong points of the earlier entries in the series. First, without boring veteran readers O'Brian efficiently brings new readers up to speed, here by having Jack and Stephen report about their recent actions to their superiors and colleagues. Second, O'Brian evokes a believable, fully-realized historical world, that of the Napoleonic wars, with characters thinking, speaking, and acting the way one might expect them to think, speak, and act back then and there, rather than as 20th century people transported to the early 19th century. Third, he excels at making long periods of inaction compelling and then suddenly disrupting them with brief, intense scenes of suspenseful, never repetitive action of various types, in this book ranging from naval battles and storms to covert actions and interrogations. Finally, the deep friendship between the perfectly complementary odd couple, Jack and Stephen, is a pleasure to behold. Jack is huge, florid, loud, emotional, good natured, open; Stephen small, sallow, circumspect, intellectual, misanthropic, secretive. At sea on land, Jack is an instinctive and confident leader aboard a ship; adept ashore, Stephen is quite out of place, if not in the way, aboard a ship.

Death's Door Audiobook by James R. Benn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James R. Benn) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:13:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death's Door Subtitle: A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery, Book 7 Author: James R. Benn Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Lieutenant Billy Boyle could have used a rest after his last case. But when his girlfriend, Diana Seaton, a British spy, goes missing in the Vatican, where she was working undercover, he insists on being assigned to a murder investigation there so he can try to help her. Members Reviews: Very enjoyable The characterizations, as usual, are top notch. Many of the characters are clergy, so it gives this one a different flavor. The narrator is better than he was in #6.

The Jerusalem Diamond Audiobook by Noah Gordon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Noah Gordon) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 09:27:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jerusalem Diamond Author: Noah Gordon Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A man travels to Israel to uncover a diamond's remarkable past in this vivid historical saga from the New York Times best-selling author of The Physician. A diamond cutter and seller from a long, respected line of precious-gem dealers, New Yorker Harry Hopeman is intrigued by the story of the so-called "Jerusalem Diamond", a magnificent yellow jewel rumored to date back to the biblical time of King Solomon. So when he's asked to broker a deal that will return the legendary gemstone to Israel, he eagerly accepts. Arriving in the volatile Middle East, Hopeman soon discovers that his assignment will be anything but easy. Representatives of the Holy Land's three major religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - are all laying claim to the priceless jewel that once adorned the miter of Pope Gregory, and they will do anything to possess it. Partnering with Israeli government agent Tamar Strauss - a beautiful and courageous Yemenite war widow who inspires the visiting American's passion as well as his respect - Hopeman is soon entangled in a web of mystery and intrigue that crosses continents and stretches back thousands of years. As the duo follows the twisting travels of the gem and the bloody conflicts it has ignited throughout its extraordinary past - a history that intertwines with Hopeman's own family saga - the story of a breathtaking land and its people unfolds in all its drama and glory. International best-selling author Noah Gordon - whose acclaimed historical novel The Physician was the inspiration for the major motion picture of the same name starring Ben Kingsley - "has packed a suspense tale with religious, historical and archeological underpinnings, along with fascinating insights into an industry whose conduct is generally shrouded from outside scrutiny" (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Members Reviews: Amazing This book weaves history, science, religion and the true meaning of living into a delightful novel where nothing is purely black or white. Motives, histories, the personal perception of identity showcase the many actors in this book, exposing eerily the lives that we choose to lead, the cost and rewards of those choices. A great book for a few rainy days... you don't want to put it down Page Turner... Well, at least for me. One capsule review likened the book to The da Vinci Code, which is way off-base, from my point of view. But it is a well-written and engaging story, one that kept me up past my bedtime, as it mixed historical periods, a romance, a mystery, and interesting details of the diamond business, history, and Jewish life and culture. a good read. Intrigue, some history,some mystery, all of the good things that make a book by Noah Gordon a pleasurable experience from beginning to end.. Who would have thought that the history of a diamond could be fleshed out so well and with so much clever interesting characters. Very good. Tov me'od. Excellent narration of Jewish history, the State of Israel and diamonds. There is one error. The Vatican stopped calling for the internationalization of Jerusalem in the 1950's and instead can!led for international guarantees for the Holy Places. Another fine novel The authors books always manage to grab my imagination and keep me deeply interested.

Teetotaled Audiobook by Maia Chance

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maia Chance) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:20:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teetotaled Author: Maia Chance Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Thirty-year-old society matron Lola Woodby has survived her loveless marriage with an unholy mixture of highballs, detective novels, and chocolate layer cake, until her husband dies suddenly, leaving her his fortune. Or so Lola thought. As it turns out, all she inherits from Alfie is a big pile of debt. Pretty soon, Lola and her stalwart Swedish cook, Berta, are reduced to hiding out in the secret love nest Alfie kept in New York City. Charming, witty, often laugh-out-loud funny, Maia Chance's Discreet Retrieval Agency series introduces a sparkling new voice in crime fiction. Maia Chance was a finalist for the 2004 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award and is a PhD candidate at the University of Washington. She is writing her dissertation on 19th-century American literature. Members Reviews: Second on just as good as the first! I loved the first book in this series, and I am SO happy to see that the second book is just as good, if not better, than the first one! I preordered this MONTHS ago, because I was so excited to see that it was forthcoming. This series is fun, fast paced, well written. I love, love, love the characters. In this genre it is hard to find a unique character, and while hardly a unique setting, the characters have their own voices. It's just a fun great read. If you are a fan of "Cozies" or period mysteries. Start this series! I wish I wouldn't have to wait probably another year for the next one to come out! Took Awhile I had enjoyed the first instalment of this series and had no hesitation in downloading the second when I saw it. I actually struggled with the beginning of this book. The plot was a little convoluted and Lola annoyed me. An unconventional woman going to great lengths to avoid her mother? The plot did hit its stride about two thirds of the way in and finished with Lola moving on in her new life. So I guess I ended up giving this a more favourable rating than I was going to. A Colorful Comical Mystery. A nearly flat broke Lola Woodby and her cook Berta take a seemingly simple job of retrieving a diary only to find themselves in the center of a murder. The sequel to the book "Come Hell or Highball" brings back the ladies of the Discreet Retreval agency for more mystery and mayhem in an entertaning yet comical mystery. Just like the first book in the series I highly recommend this read for anyone who loves mystery. What a fun read! I love this series! In this installment, down and out society girl Lola, and her partner/former cook Berta, go to a health farm to try to retrieve a diary for a client. Murder and mayhem ensue. The 1920s setting is great and the characters are engaging. Looking forward to the next one! Great author. I really enjoy her books Great author. I really enjoy her books.

Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance Audiobook by Gyles Brandreth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gyles Brandreth) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:10:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oscar Wilde and a Death of No Importance Author: Gyles Brandreth Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: London, 1889. Oscar Wilde, celebrated poet, wit, playwright, and raconteur is the literary sensation of his age. All Europe lies at his feet. Yet when he chances across the naked corpse of sixteen-year-old Billy Wood, posed by candlelight in a dark stifling attic room, he cannot ignore the brutal murder. With the help of fellow author Arthur Conan Doyle he sets out to solve the crime - but it is Wilde's unparalleled access to all degrees of late Victorian life, from society drawing rooms to the underclass, that will prove the decisive factor in their investigation of what turns out to be a series of brutal killings. Oscar Wilde anda Death of No Importance is a classic murder mystery in the tradition of Dorothy L. Sayers and Arthur Conan Doyle! Members Reviews: needs glue I started listening with great expectations, based on the novel's inventive premise; this often sets me up to under-evaluate a book. I expected a clever mystery. It seems to be a clever recreation of a clever Oscar Wilde half-heartedly involved in a mystery that touched his historical life. Although It's an imaginative portrait of Wilde and his London and Paris, it's a so-so mystery - And although the mystery is not the main point of this novel, Wilde playing Sherlock Holmes grated on me. The retrospective narration (of the story, not the audiobook) didn't mesh well with the mystery which in turn didn't mesh well with the excellent settings. It needed some literary glue to make strands work together. Even Bill Wallis didn't make the listen lively. I think some might love this series-- perhaps if I were more familliar with Wilde, I'd delight in his witticisms quoted in the context of a novel- however, I couldn't get engaged in the listen. I wouldn't download another installment, but I would download a bio of Wilde by this author. Delicious Story of a Decadent Hedonist In this delicious mystery, the flamboyant author Oscar Wilde and his friends (including the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) explore 1890s London in search of a murderer. Wilde's powers of observation hint that he is clearly the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes, and is perspicacity and wit pepper the book. The story is littered with the quirky peculiarities of the 1890s culture, and stuffed with the gluttony of Wilde's endless train of Champagne, Pouilly Fuisse, Claret and oysters. When he's not solving the mystery, Wilde is having a good time or eating another course. The narrator sounds a little too old and stuffy to make this book sing in audio format, unfortunately. Alan Cumming would have been perfect.

SPQR V: Saturnalia Audiobook by John Maddox Roberts

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Maddox Roberts) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 09:59:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: SPQR V: Saturnalia Author: John Maddox Roberts Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 182 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: This eagerly awaited fifth book in John Maddox Roberts's Edgar-nominated historical mystery series once again takes the reader back to the Rome of Julius Caesar and the Roman Senator Decius Caecilius Metellus the Younger. Decius has won himself a reputation as both an investigator and, most unfortunately, a bit of a playboy. Having been banished by his family for sometimes embarrassing activities to a rather leisurely lifestyle on Rhodes, he is puzzled to be suddenly and unexpectedly summoned home to assist in an investigation. Quintus Caecilius Metellus Celer, a relative of Decius and his family and the head of a powerful political clan, has been poisoned, and his infamous wife, Clodia, is immediately suspected of disposing of her rather inconvenient husband. Not entirely convinced of Clodia's guilt, Decius delves into the intricacies of Rome's ruling class and discovers that a clandestine, forbidden witches' cult is inextricably intertwined with some very highborn people. A trial for Clodia would be most unwelcome, as it could bring to light some well-kept secrets. To get to the bottom of the corruption that accompanies the intoxicating allure of this ancient city, Decius must form an uneasy alliance with Clodius, Clodia's brother and his sworn enemy, and be extremely careful not to step on any toes. Members Reviews: It just keeps getting better Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, if they were a fan of historical detective fiction. Any additional comments? This series gets better with every book. I have just finished book 5. I love the historical detail and the characters are becoming more interesting as they are met in each book. Great historical Fiction It's really great to have a historical fiction murder mystery book, where the characters do not have to be politically correct by today's standards. It is a must read! The book includes all the great Roman historical figures, and as far as I can tell its historically accurate Although I need to do more research on the history of the Vatican grounds which the book describes in some interesting ways Each story in series gets better Where does SPQR V: Saturnalia rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? As far a historical novels in a series, it is one of the most exciting and interisting. John Maddox Roberts knows his history and keeps the time lines perfect. What did you like best about this story? I really like the way Decius and his betrothed are working together to figure out the plots and mysteries. Julia is starting to help him, and it's a nice feature. Also in this story Decius really does get rid of the bad guy. What does John Lee bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I love John Lee as a narrator, he is one of my favorites and he's wonderful with emothions and voices. I'm so glad that when they changed from Simon Vance, who is also one of my favorites they changed to John Lee. Any additional comments? It seems every book in this series is getting better, and the characters that we know are interacting and we learn more about who they are and why they behave the way they do. There is some deep thought going into many of the stories. Looking forward to the next in series. Saturnalia I love this series. Roberts is not only a talented writer, he is also an accomplished historian.

Uncommon Danger Audiobook by Eric Ambler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Ambler) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:12:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Uncommon Danger Author: Eric Ambler Narrator: Simon Poland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Kentons career as a journalist depends on his facility with languages, his knowledge of European politics and his quick judgement. Where his judgement sometimes fails him, however, is in his personal life. When he travels to Nuremberg to investigate a story about a top-level meeting of Nazi officials, he inadvertently finds himself on a train bound for Austria after a bad night of gambling. Stranded with no money, Kenton jumps at the chance to earn a fee helping a refugee smuggle securities across the border. Yet he soon discovers that the documents he holds have far more than cash value and that they could cost him his life... Members Reviews: Intelligent, fast-paced thriller I recommend Eric Ambler to fans of John LeCarre and Alan Furst. The setting of Uncommon Danger is Europe in the early years of naziism and fascism. The story reminds me of something that Alfred Hitchcock might have made into a film a la "The 39 Steps." The protagonist is like a seedier version of the sort of character that Jimmie Stewart might've played in a movie. The story really moves and despite the age of the book I never felt like I was having to make allowances for it or that it was dated. Ambler writes with vivid details and with economy. He has the knack for incorporating details that at first seem to be merely descriptive, and turning them into crucial elements of the plot, so it really keeps you on your toes. Simon Poland does a fine job with the narration. Not as bad as sitting in a room full of ants This book took me a while to get through, for the simple reason that my tires whining along the pavement was more entertaining than this audio book. The lead character was unlikeable, and his cohort made no sense, you never learned his motives for constantly pulling the journalists fat out of the fire, and you never learned the villeins motives either, it seemed everyone was trying to kill each other over some pictures the significance of which was never clear. So as you gather I did not care for the plot, or lack of one. Another thing the politics of this book were beyond stupid, a guy from Stalinist Russia trying to save a Brit from corrupt capitalists over -?- never defined, they just wanted those darn pictures. Anyway the narration was well done, I will give it that but as a war time British spy novel, one of the worst I have ever heard. Gravely poor plot, poor character development, long bouts of tedious poorly written dialog. Not recommended. Solid thriller Yet another solid thriller from Eric Ambler. What I appreciate most is the dynamics and spareness: he says what he has to say - and no more - to keep the reader engaged and the plot unfolding at a good pace. Good Story, Good Writing Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This is a classic spy novel written by one of the originators of this genre. It is story that will grab your attention quickly and hold it throughout. The writing and narration are both excellent. great "noir" writing Night trains, dark streets, seedy hotel rooms, body on the floor, fire escapes, car chases, desperate border crossings, creative ways of killing enemies, elegance and odd little Englishmen set the scenes for secrets, spies and betrayal. WW11 is on the way and alliances are sought while a freelance jouno is worrying about how to pay a few small debts. Well narrated, great writing in this classic 'noir' intrigue.

A Spectacle of Corruption Audiobook by David Liss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Liss) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:34:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Spectacle of Corruption Author: David Liss Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: While inquiring into some threatening notes sent to a Church of England priest, Weaver is arrested for the murder of a dockworker. After his conviction, engineered by a crooked judge who has blatantly instructed the jury to disregard the truth, Weaver escapes from prison, intent upon proving his innocence. Meanwhile, Great Britain is reeling from a financial scandal that has sent the economy into a downward spiral; it is also preparing for a general parliamentary election - an event that happens only every seven years. Not generally someone to get caught up in politics, Benjamin Weaver finds himself caught in the crossfire of election trickery as he attempts to clear his name. The question remains, however: What good is proving his innocence, again, when having done so once only resulted in conviction? Instead, he is determined to work against his enemies and learn their secrets to try to discover why he has been singled out for this prosecution. The most likely engineer of his ruin is Dennis Dogmill, a tobacco importer and the election agent of the Whig candidate for the Westminster Parliamentary seat. Dogmill's opponent, and Weaver's unlikely ally, is Griffin Melbury, the Tory candidate and the husband of his cousin's widow, Miriam, whom Weaver once sought to marry. To discover the truth about the plot against him, Weaver disguises himself as a newly returned West Indian plantation owner. He must integrate himself with London society and political manipulators in order to learn the truth. Members Reviews: Liss-less This story just didn't hold my attention, Even when I replayed the recording when I realized my mind had wandered I just could not stay with the story. Benjamin Weaver just seems to be excessively tooting his own horn in every adventure he relates. How he treats his friends makes my wonder why he has any friends. There was something there because I am going to listen to the second book of the series. Very Good Story, Read by an Extraordinary Narrator This is my second David Liss novel -- the first was the equally impressive "The Coffee Trader," whose main character is also a Jew living among Gentiles -- in that case, a former Portuguese commodities broker living among the Dutch, while the protagonist here is Benjamin Weaver, a "thief taker" (someone who hires himself out to retrieve stolen property from the thief -- shades of Travis McGee in the John D. MacDonald series!) living in 1620s London, who finds himself first wrongfully accused and then wrongfully convicted of murder. (Weaver may be a distant relative of the protagonist in "The Coffee Trader," as Liss drops a hint that they both share the same family name from their Portuguese roots.) Liss does an excellent job recreating the historical period in which this story is set, and weaves an engrossing story despite the somewhat obscure political hijinks that give rise to the main character's difficulties. Despite choosing such unfamiliar terrain -- a scheme involving "Whigs," "Jacobites," and "Tories" -- the book's introduction gives a helpful "road map" to the main historical intrigues, so that they become part of the background of the story, which can thereafter be followed with relative ease.

The North Water Audiobook by Ian McGuire

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian McGuire) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:13:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The North Water Author: Ian McGuire Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-16 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A 19th-century whaling ship sets sail for the Arctic with a killer aboard in this dark, sharp, and highly original tale that grips like a thriller. Behold the man: Stinking, drunk, brutal and bloodthirsty, Henry Drax is a harpooner on the Volunteer, a Yorkshire whaling ship bound for the hunting waters of the Arctic Circle. Also aboard is Patrick Sumner, an ex-army surgeon with a shattered reputation, no money, and no better option than to embark as ship's medic on this ill-fated voyage. In India during the Siege of Delhi, Sumner thought he had experienced the depths to which a man can stoop and imagined he'd find respite on the Volunteer, but now, trapped in the wooden belly of the ship with Drax, he encounters pure evil and is forced to act. As the true purposes of the expedition become clear, the confrontation between the two men plays out in the freezing darkness of an Arctic winter. Critic Reviews: "Fast-paced, gripping. A tour de force of narrative tension and a masterful reconstruction of a lost world." (Hilary Mantel) "Utterly convincing and compelling, remorselessly vivid and insidiously witty. A startling achievement." (Martin Amis) Members Reviews: gripping story. rivetingly told and written Loved it. Couldn't turn it off. the narrator is fantastic and it is beautifully viscerally engaging Good writing, believable characters and plot Ian McGuire is a good writer. The story clips along, the characters are believable and the plot plausible. Enjoyed it. Fast paced, rated 18+ Great writing, great performance, fast paced and graphic. Some chapters not for the faint hearted! Totally sucked me in. needlessly horrific A macho wet dream that didn't need to be written. It starts with the rape of a young child and goes downhill from there. A glorious and disturbing assault on the senses This is a brutal but magnificent tale set on a whaling ship in the 1850's and telling the tale of Patrick Sumner, an Irish surgeon with a dubious past, who plans to spend his voyage reading Homer and feeding his laudanum habit. His plans quickly unravel when a cabin boy is raped and murdered during the voyage. Sumner is not prepared to allow the wrong man hang for the crime and thus finds himself pitched against the harpoon man Henry Drax who must be by far the most honest and unrelentingly evil depiction of a psychopath ever described in fiction. This book however, is not merely a thriller but is something that completely engulfs your senses. Not only do you see and hear the characters but you are also able to smell and taste the foul and corrupt stenches that emit from the wholesale butchery of animals and from the men themselves. It depicts the overwhelming desire to survive, where even a broken barrel will be reconstructed, rather than squandered, but also the despair of men who begin to realise there is no longer any hope. The hero of this story is not a brooding macho character but is nonetheless somebody who thrills you with the sheer tenacity of his spirit and the humanity of his actions.

The War of the Worlds Murder Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:30:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The War of the Worlds Murder Subtitle: Disaster Series Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: On October 30, 1938, rising radio star Orson Welles boondoggles the American public into believing that Martians have attacked Earth. With his clever adaptation of The War of the Worlds, the great showman proves he can get away with anything - maybe even murder. Minutes before the fictitious invasion goes live on the air, a dead body is found in the studio and the polarizing Welles is the obvious suspect. Convinced that the star has been framed, Walter Gibson - creator of pulp superhero the Shadow - has exactly one hour, the length of the radio show, to solve the murder. But in show business, appearances are deceptive, and the facts of this case are not what they seem. The sixth in the series of Max Allan Collinss disaster thrillers, The War of the Worlds Murder offers up historical high jinks of Welles-ian proportions. Members Reviews: Hoax within a hoax Meticulous historical research as always. But this is the worst of the series. It is a hoax within a hoax and the worst hoax is on the reader. The only thing you feel after reading it is - why did I waste my time with this thing. Very disappointing. Best One Yet I have thoroughly enjoyed all of this series but this one is the best. I love that the author changes his style to match that of the featured author that is the protagonist. And the narration has been excellent throughout. But this narrator truly became the characters. I kept forgetting that Orson Welles and John Houseman are deceased and couldn't be actually participating. I'm really going to be sad when I finish the series and have no more to enjoy. It was free and I still feel tempted to return it Is there anything you would change about this book? The entire story was disorganized and did not meet the expectations given by the title. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? This story could have been organized with a clear point and clear characters. It had the promise, just no follow through. What three words best describe Dan John Millers voice? Better than Average. Was The War of the Worlds Murder worth the listening time? Probably not. I've been forcing myself to let it play through. Any additional comments? N/A Unique style I love the Max Alan Collins Disaster series. This one is really good but just a bit different than the others. I will now have to listen to the actual broadcast of Orson Welles. Ran Out Of Heller Books Soooo... Any additional comments? I would highly recommend that before you read or listen to this that you first pick up the MP3 or Audible file of the actual radio broadcast of Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater from 1938. The two together are great fun.

The Tinner's Corpse Audiobook by Bernard Knight

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Knight) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:46:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tinner's Corpse Author: Bernard Knight Narrator: Paul Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-13 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Crowner John is summoned to investigate the murder of a tin miner. The victim worked for Devon's most powerful and successful mine owner, Walter Knapman. There seems, to be only one motive - to sabotage Walter's business. But the tinners have their own laws, and they are none too pleased at Crowner John's interference. How on earth can Crowner John sort all this out when his own life is in turmoil? Members Reviews: The Cranky Crowner So refreshing to meet an unapologetically flawed character. Crowner John, the man in black, cheats on his wife and his mistress but defends the right of the accused criminal to fair treatment. He shouts, he stomps, he hates his in-laws. You've got to love it. I've been reading a lot of historical mysteries and this may be my new favorite. The author easily weaves medieval history, culture and vocabulary into the story. The settings are gritty and real. I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 only because I didn't like the ending; I felt the author took the easy way out. That said, I will be visiting Crowner John again soon. mediocre What disappointed you about The Tinner's Corpse? same old plot Would you ever listen to anything by Bernard Knight again? might do , might not How did the narrator detract from the book? did the best of a bad job What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? disappointment Any additional comments? like most of the other crowner john books but not this one The Tinner's Corpse I like medieval mysteries and this was horoughly enjoyable, as are all Bernard Knight's Crowner John books.

The Lusitania Murders Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:43:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lusitania Murders Subtitle: Disaster Series, Book 4 Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Under the pseudonym S.S. Van Dine, Wright has booked passage on what would be the luxury liners disastrous final crossing. He claims to be interviewing celebrity passengers, but the reporter is actually investigating rumors that the ship is ferrying an illegal cache of weapons to aid the British war against Germany. His investigation is put on hold when three German stowaways are discovered and then - in an unexpected and violent twist - killed. Wright, also the writer of mystery novels, joins forces with lovely, über-competent Detective Philomina Vance to solve the crime. With threats of a torpedo attack hanging over the ship, the pair races to unmask the murderer and derail a conspiracy to take down the Lusitania. Members Reviews: I Want a Sequel! This reminded my of an Agatha Christie murder mystery: a predictable set of charismatic characters in a closed environment style whodunit. I loved the two main characters and their relationship; I really got into it and rooted for them, in fact at times I cared more about them than I did for the mystery. I want a sequel surrounded on their lives! I was impressed with the authors description of life aboard the Lusitania; I want to read a non-fiction book about it now. I read it all in one shot on a flight; it was a great diversion since my media-screen wasnt working and I could not watch any movies! Another good entry into this series Intriguing plot with a well researched historical setting that readers of this series have come to expect. The factual information in the afterword is as interesting as the book itself.

The Fallen Princess Audiobook by Sarah Woodbury

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Woodbury) — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:25:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fallen Princess Subtitle: A Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mystery Author: Sarah Woodbury Narrator: Laurel Schroeder Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-16 Publisher: Sarah Woodbury Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Hallowmas 1144. With the harvest festival approaching, Gareth has returned from fighting in the south, hoping for a few months of peace with Gwen before the birth of their first child. But when an innocent foray to the beach turns up the murdered body of Prince Hywel's long lost cousin, a woman thought to have run away with a Dane five years earlier, it is Gareth and Gwen who are charged with discovering her killer. The trail has long since gone cold, or so Gareth and Gwen think, until their investigation threatens to expose dangerous truths that everyone else from king to killer would prefer to keep buried. No secret is safe, and no man, whether lord or peasant, can escape the spirit of Hallowmas in The Fallen Princess, the fourth Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mystery. Members Reviews: Haven't read the book but the audio was great Would you listen to The Fallen Princess again? Why? Absolutely. It's a great story and of course, Laura is excellent with the reading of it. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Some parts did. I'm not usually a fan of the crime drama genre but these are pretty interesting. Might be the setting more than the genre though. Have you listened to any of Laurel Schroeders other performances before? How does this one compare? Excellent like all the others. She's read all of Sarah's books, which of course I have :). If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Why can't it keep the one from the book description? I like it. It suits. Plus the word Hallowmas is kinda awesome. Any additional comments? These are really good books while I'm waiting for book 11 of the the After Cilmeri series *grins*. Plus they really help make work go faster.

Sacrilege Audiobook by S.J. Parris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (S.J. Parris) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:23:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacrilege Subtitle: A Novel Author: S.J. Parris Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Sacrilege is a gripping historical thriller set in 16th-century England and centered on the highly secretive cult of Saint Thomas Becket, the 12th-century archbishop murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. London, summer of 1584: Radical philosopher, ex-monk, and spy Giordano Bruno suspects he is being followed by an old enemy. He is shocked to discover that his pursuer is in fact Sophia Underhill, a young woman with whom he was once in love. When Bruno learns that Sophia has been accused of murdering her husband, a prominent magistrate in Canterbury, he agrees to do anything he can to help clear her name. In the city that was once England's greatest center of pilgrimage, Bruno begins to uncover unsuspected secrets that point to the dead man being part of a larger and more dangerous plot in the making. He must turn his detective's eye on history - on Saint Thomas Becket, the 12-century archbishop murdered in Canterbury Cathedral, and on the legend surrounding the disappearance of his body - in order to solve the crime. As Bruno's feelings for Sophia grow more intense, so does his fear that another murder is about to take place - perhaps his own. But more than Bruno's life is at stake in this vividly rendered, impeccably researched, and addictively compelling whodunit - the stability of the kingdom hangs in the balance as Bruno hunts down a brutal murderer in the shadows of England's most ancient cathedral. Critic Reviews: "Parris interweaves historical fact with psychological insight as Bruno, a humanist dangerously ahead of his time, begins his quest to light the fire of enlightenment in Europe." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Even John Lee Can't Make This Story Entertaining A predictable tale of 16th Century murder masquerading as Umberto Eco's, "The Name of the Rose." A wise monk with unorthodox views is drawn into a murder intrigue and uses his wits and unearned forensic skills to rescue a damsel in distress. The problem is that this monk seems to stumble upon all the murders and clues like a kid on an Easter Egg Hunt (look Mom, I found another one). John Lee, can't even rescue this one so don't bother. Fab Just excellent. I sure wish Treachery and Conspiracy were on Audible as well ... Hint Hint... Can't Wait To Get More of Giordano! Any additional comments? I loved this... as I have enjoyed the whole series! Parris' novels are a bit easier to read than Eco's "The Name of the Rose", "Focualt's Pendulum", and "The Prague Cemetery", but no less impressive in their depth, scope, and imaginativeness!

The Devil in the Marshalsea Audiobook by Antonia Hodgson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Antonia Hodgson) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:04:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil in the Marshalsea Author: Antonia Hodgson Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It's 1727. Tom Hawkins is damned if he's going to follow in his father's footsteps and become a country parson. Not for him a quiet life of prayer and propriety. His preference is for wine, women, and cards. But there's a sense of honor there too, and Tom won't pull family strings to get himself out of debt - not even when faced with the appalling horrors of London's notorious debtors' prison: The Marshalsea Gaol. Within moments of his arrival in the Marshalsea, Hawkins learns there's a murderer on the loose, a ghost is haunting the gaol, and that he'll have to scrounge up the money to pay for his food, bed, and drink. He's quick to accept an offer of free room and board from the mysterious Samuel Fleet-only to find out just hours later that it was Fleet's last roommate who turned up dead. Tom's choice is clear: get to the truth of the murder-or be the next to die. Critic Reviews: "[Hodson] conjures up scenes of Dickensian squalor and marries them to a crackerjack plot, in her impressive first novel. . . . Hodgson makes the stench, as well as the despair, almost palpable." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Well researched riveting historical fiction I had been searching for new books narrated by John Lee - he is one of my favorite narrators - and found Marshalsea. I knew nothing about history of debtors prisons in England, so this book was educational as well as entertaining. The characters are well developed and believable. The author illuminates the complexity of human attachments and emotions, delivering a thoughtful description of inner "grayness" of souls. No one is perfect, every one is flawed in one way or another. I loved the book. It has a satisfying ending and the historical information is well researched. Mixed Bag The Devil in the Marshalsea had some very strong points and some very weak points, and some points that are very difficult for any author of his genre to escape with me. The strength is in the character building and the duality that Hodgson manages to create in almost every character, while still staying true to their individual natures. We really don't know who to suspect, who to like or dislike, or what the outcome and motive is going to be until the mystery is solved. Unfortunately, the solution to the mystery is a head-scratcher on a number of levels, and ultimately a letdown. The resolution of the mystery isn't the end of the story. Hodgson decided to spend the end of the story resolving some relationship lines, and that drags it out a bit, but it provided a couple more twists that weren't bad. The point that she couldn't escape with me is the "Scooby-Doo" feeling of murder mysteries, and hers having a Dickensian flare made it maybe a bit more pronounced for me. Overall, I loved the characters, and missed them after I finished the book, but the story architecture had some serious issues. It was still an enjoyable read that I would probably recommend to someone who likes a mystery that has sufficient twists and very well-written dualities of character to keep it interesting enough to the end, with a warning that the ending can (but didn't for me) make the story feel like a waste of time in the "no way, really? I just read this whole story for >that

Requiem Audiobook by Skye Knizley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Skye Knizley) — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 18:09:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Requiem Subtitle: The Penny Dreadfuls, Book 1 Author: Skye Knizley Narrator: Julie Hoverson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: CHBB Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: London, 18-- A bizarre and vicious rash of murders has wrapped the city in the cold grip of fear and a curfew is in place to protect young women from the clutches of an unknown madman. Chastity MacLeod, a young investigator for the secretive Order of St. Raphael, is assigned the case. With only a woman's severed head and a handful of macabre clues, Chastity must use all of her experience and training to find a killer that leaves no trace, no weapon, and no blood. Beneath gathering storm clouds, rumbling thunder, and vicious lightning, Chastity and her new companion, Inspector Price, must confront an evil thought long dead, or lose their souls trying. Members Reviews: An interesting mix of characters What made the experience of listening to Requiem the most enjoyable? I love listening to Julie Hoverson. She brings the characters to life. She handles the mix of English, Scottish, and Western USA accents very well. Which scene was your favorite? I think the final confrontation was the best scene. Next to that was the carriage ride across the Thames. Great listen The narrator did an excellent job on an already great book. Well worth reading and/or listening to!

The Witch Hunter Audiobook by Bernard Knight

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Knight) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 01:31:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witch Hunter Author: Bernard Knight Narrator: Paul Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Exeter, 1195. When a prominent burgess and guild-master falls dead across his horse, Crowner John declines to hold an inquest as the man had been complaining of chest pains and shows no sign of injury. Events take a sinister turn, however, when a straw-doll is discovered hidden under the man's saddle, a spike driven through its heart... Members Reviews: An historical novel you care about Would you consider the audio edition of The Witch Hunter to be better than the print version? Not sure. I liked the fact that the narration was clear and straight-forward without any gimmicks but would probably have felt the same about this book if i had read it myself. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Witch Hunter? The rescue of Nesta from the Bush tavern. The scene at the burning tavern was very well realised. Which character as performed by Paul Matthews was your favourite? Crowner John as he came across as a decent man who cared about other people. However he was a character within the time in which the novel was set so had his faults and was far from perfect which made him more likeable. If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Witch or wisewoman? Time to make up your mind. Any additional comments? Historical setting obviously well researched and so gave a lot of interesting information. Characters very believable and even had me feeling sorry for the supporters of King Richard, knowing his brother would soon be on the throne! Another excellent Crowner John! If you could sum up The Witch Hunter in three words, what would they be? Superb, fascinating read! Who was your favorite character and why? Crowner John is a complex, diverse and totally believable character who has many dimensions to his character including his mistresses! Which scene did you most enjoy? When Crowner John declines to hold an inquest; he is usually so keen to exert his influence and this change of tack was an interesting diversion from the usual ride roughshod and do his duty! If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Crowner John faces unknown, sInister and medieval trials to his authority Any additional comments? Another rip roaring Crowner John mystery ! Slightly different in its approach but Bernard Knight is always finding new ways to enthrall his readers. The fact that his long term mistress Nesta is facing accusations as a witch is a welcome added dimension. The Witch Hunter I like a medieval mystery and Bernard Knight's Crowner John books are great, and he characters build in each one. captivating first time for a sort of who done it.fantastic book great characters and made all the more good by a brilliant reader who put a lot into each person in the book. really well done. Another fantastic Crowner John mystery! Another fantastic Crowner John story! I'd recommend this to all fans of historical murder mysteries.

The Calling of the Grave Audiobook by Simon Beckett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon Beckett) — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:13:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Calling of the Grave Author: Simon Beckett Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: At first glance it could have been anything a stone, a knotted root until you looked more closely. Thrusting out of the wet earth, its bones visible through rags of flesh, was a decomposing handIt was eight years ago that they found the body buried on the moor. They were certain that this was one of psychotic rapist and multiple murderer Jerome Monks teenage victims. Which left just two more bodies to find? But the ill-conceived search ended badly. And with Monk safely behind bars, the momentum faltered. For forensics expert David Hunter, and those others who were part of the recovery team, life moved on. And the dead were left undisturbed. Now, though, a nightmare scenario unfurls. Monk has escaped and seems to be targeting anyone involved in that original ill-fated operation. Lured back to the moors by a desperate call for help, Hunter begins to realise that neither the events unfolding now nor those of eight years ago are quite what they seem. And as the maniacs violent trail edges ever closer, the past is suddenly anything but dead and buried Members Reviews: A Course in Forensics This is not Simon Beckett's first novel centered around forensic anthropology, but it is the first available on Audible. The plot--the search for a corpse believed to be a victim of an imprisoned serial killer--keeps twisting as little can be taken for the truth. Oh Dear The readers performance does much to salvage this book. The plot however is overfilled with ridiculous contrivances and hackneyed plot devices. I spent too much time to tutting and rolling my eyes during this one. The good doctor gets pulled in and pulls us along If you could sum up The Calling of the Grave in three words, what would they be? Linear, effective momentum What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? It was interesting how effective it was to have a protagonist (Dr. David Hunter) who's essentially passive as a character----or who at least is an obvious vehicle for the reader to get pulled along into the story. He gets pulled into the whole "Where are the bodies of the dead missing girls and the guy who killed them?" saga, allowing himself to be available to several other characters with more active personas. You would think this would make him a boring or contemptible character, but while Dr. Hunter's not the most wildly exciting person on his own, his amenableness to enter exciting situations brings us interest and he never comes off as totally clueless. Also, although the story itself was quite linear and simple-- agreeable forensic doctor gets pulled into potentially dangerous amateur sleuthing, with increasingly perilous encounters--the author made different choices for several of the characters than I would have expected. I liked that. There were several notable surprises related to both minor and major characters, some life-altering and shocking, others simply a matter of the character's motivations or choices being different than I half-consciously assumed based on their familiar character "type" when first introduced to us. What does Jonathan Keeble bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I bought this audiobook specifically because I wanted more mysteries narrated by Keeble. He's really good for this genre.

Folly du Jour Audiobook by Barbara Cleverly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Cleverly) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:52:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Folly du Jour Author: Barbara Cleverly Narrator: Terry Wale Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-08 Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Assistance for Joe comes from an entirely unexpected quarter: Francine, a young usherette, clawing her way into the world of the Paris Music Hall. It is she who becomes Joe's guide through this treacherous place, where the killer is sure to be lurking. Members Reviews: A wonderful step back to the 20s and mystery This series is perfect for those who enjoy a good old fashion mystery from circa 1920. The characters are interesting, the dialogue is great, and the resolution of the mystery is satisfying. Sort of a mixture of The Saint, Bulldog Drummond, and Hercule Poirot. ok, but somehow didn't hold my attention I listen to a lot of audio books but in this case I found that my attention often drifted and I missed important points. I don't know if that was the speaker or the content. ok story, but nothing special. Up to par Once again Joe keeps us 'metaphorically' turning the pages. We meet some old friends/characters and catch some background and links with earlier stories too......... The series whilst appearing to be out of order actually works very well as I started with the newest one and then decided I wanted the whole series and have since started from Book 1, but I find no disadvantage. Overall I just enjoy the clever plots and well drawn people along with interesting little historical asides. This particular tale kept me guessing for a long time..... Enjoy.

Strong Spirits Audiobook by Alice Duncan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alice Duncan) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 10:49:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strong Spirits Subtitle: A Daisy Gumm Majesty Mystery, Book 1 Author: Alice Duncan Narrator: Denice Stradling Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Alice Duncan Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1920s Pasadena, California, Daisy Gumm Majesty caters to the rich and famous as a medium who puts the "con" in conjurer. When she's blackmailed by Detective Sam Rotondo into spying on the wealthy Kincaid family, Daisy isn't quite sure what he's trying to sniff out. When Daisy gives Sam his own private reading, she tells him the spirits have a lot more in store for him. Original. Members Reviews: Fabulous Daisy! Loved everything about this story. From Daisy's family life with a husband crippled by the war (her love for him is so sweet) to her work as a spiritualist. The story flows smoothly via the narrator Denice Stradling who brought the characters to life. Will be purchasing all of series! excellent start to a very enjoyable series daisy gumm, family, friends and clients always provide a fun low-key read and listen. this is a comeback series (comeback and listen) when you need to chill out and feel good.

INVADER Audiobook by Simon Scarrow, T. J. Andrews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon Scarrow) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:25:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: INVADER Author: Simon Scarrow, T. J. Andrews Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Headline Digital Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Roman Britain, AD 44. General Plautius' hard-won defeat of Caratacus should have brought peace. But though the land is conquered, it is far from tamed. A puppet king is doing little to calm the hatred of the tribes and bring them under Roman rule. Fighting is in Optio Horatius Figulus' blood. His Celtic ancestry is mocked by his fellow soldiers, but it gives him the toughness essential for survival. His Centurion, though, is a very different kind of soldier - one who seems to care more about paperwork than leading his men into battle. Sent on a thankless mission deep in hostile territory, in the knowledge that to fail will bring the end of his military career, Figulus finds his courage - and that of his men - tested to the very limit. And, more than anyone, Figulus understands the Celtic mind. He knows that, even utterly crushed in battle, their warriors routed and the Druids driven from their hill forts, the tribesmen of Britannia will sooner die than surrender. Critic Reviews: "I really don't need this kind of competition.... It's a great read." (Bernard Cornwell) "Blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down.... Highly recommended." (Historical Novels Review) "A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller." (BBC History Magazine) Members Reviews: Excellent I have listened to all of the Eagles series and was pleased to find another to keep me going. All link together to entertain. Bit samey Same story , same setting but without Cato and Macro. Pity to dump established characters which help enliven a tired theme Great It was very great audio - if you read Cato & Macro then this for you. Entertaining and enjoyable A great yarn, with many twists and turns as it plays out. Perhaps predictable in the accepted genre, but we buy it to enjoy, and this is enjoyable in the extreme. The character of Figulus does develop during the story highlighting the tensions of an optio being directed by situations and forces outside of himself to a more commanding role. Apart from the story itself, the narrator, Jonathan Keeble, delivers yet another amazing performance, moving the characters forward in his inimitable style. Battle descriptions seem to be his forte and he relishes the action, blood and gore of this bygone age. Does one detect a still remaining shadow from Uhtred of Bebbanburg? A great production, highly recommended. quite entertaining and historically interesting easy to follow with lots of action good story line and historically fascinating recommended for any one who likes historical fiction

The Glass of Time Audiobook by Michael Cox

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Cox) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:46:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Glass of Time Subtitle: A Novel Author: Michael Cox Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the autumn of 1876, 19-year-old orphan Esperanza Gorst arrives at the great country house of Evenwood to become a lady's maid to the 26th Baroness Tansor. But Esperanza is no ordinary servant. She has been sent by her guardian, the mysterious Madame de l'Orme, to uncover the secrets that her new mistress has sought to conceal and to set right a past injustice in which Esperanza's own life is bound up. At Evenwood, she meets Lady Tansor's two dashing sons, Perseus and Randolph, and finds herself enmeshed in a complicated web of seduction, intrigue, deceit, betrayal, and murder. Few writers are as gifted at evoking the sensibility of the 19th century as Michael Cox, who has made the world of Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins his own. Critic Reviews: "[Listeners] will find themselves deeply engaged by the elegant descriptive prose." (Publishers Weekly) "Atmospheric and engrossing.... Strongly recommended." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Satisfying and Engaging I was interested in this book primarily because I read and enjoyed the previous book in this series, "The Meaning of Night" and was eager to find out the resolution of the drama played out in that story. Though at first I wasn't crazy about Ms. Bailey's narration - she didn't epitomize the protagonist to me - after just an hour or two I couldn't imagine the story being read by anyone else. She was wonderful, and her renderings of the characters were evocative and compelling. "The Glass of Time" is gothic Victoriana at its best, and it's got everything that genre demands: deadly family secrets, forbidden romances, murder, lifelong obsession, and conflict that spans generations. Esperanza, the protagonist, is an interesting and complex heroine, and although her motivations grow murky toward the end of the tale, they are no more confusing than those of the average 19-year-old. I was deeply satisfied by the conclusion of the story and very much enjoyed it as an audiobook. Listening to it also prevented me from skipping ahead in order to find out what happened (a very bad habit of mine). Highly recommended! A good read The Glass of Time is a pretty good read. There are no real surprises for a reader who's paying attention, and the tense shifting can be somewhat jarring , but overall it was enjoyable. The author may have overestimated the power, or at least the endurance, of love, and that tends to make the story feel less genuine, but it is still a fun story of intrigue that carries the reader along for the ride. As always, Josephine Bailey is wonderful. Fabulous read This is a wonderful story to follow The Meaning of Night. The narration is engaging and the plot, although somewhat predictable, a really well-thoughtout story. Soap opera but well narrated Having invested many hours listening to the first half of this novel, I persisted and finished it, but am pretty sure that was not worth it. This is a silly, contrived, artificial story that ceases to ring even a little possibly true half way through. Of course, in fiction readers (or listeners) need to "suspend disbelief," but the suspension required in Glass of Time is beyond my willingness or ability. austin mystery This long drawn out tale had good bones. But wading through the wordy 1st person thought process was tiresome.

The Husband List Audiobook by Janet Evanovich, Dorien Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Janet Evanovich) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:23:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Husband List Author: Janet Evanovich, Dorien Kelly Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Based on the family from the best-selling Love in a Nutshell, the story of an heiress longing to marry for love or not at all. From the New York Times best-selling writing duo Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly, comes the story of a young womans search for true love. Caroline Maxwell would like nothing more than to join her brother, Eddie, and his friend, Jack Culhane, on their adventures. While Jack and Eddie are off seeing the world, buying up businesses, and building wildly successful careers, Caroline's stuck at home frightening off the men her mother hopes will ask for her hand in marriage. When her mother sets her sights on the questionable Lord Bremerton as a possible suitor, Caroline struggles with her instincts and the true nature of her heart. She longs for adventure, passion, love, and most of all...Jack Culhane, an unconventional Irish-American bachelor with new money and no title. A completely unacceptable suitor in the eyes of Caroline's mother. But Caroline's dark hair, brilliant eyes and quick wit have Jack understanding just why it is people fall in love and get married. Set in New York City in 1894, The Husband List is an American gilded age romantic mystery. It evokes memories of the lavish lifestyles and social expectations of the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers - a time when new money from the Americas married Old World social prestige and privilege. Dresses by Worth, transcontinental ocean voyages, lavish parties, a little intrigue, and a lot of romance await in, The Husband List. Members Reviews: Purchased the wrong audio book. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Not really, I'm not interested in abridged books. I thought I was purchasing an unabridged addition. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? The book was excellent. The audio book left out interesting and to me important detail. Did the narration match the pace of the story? The pace was good, just wanted more detail. Could you see The Husband List being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? That would be good. I do not know. Loved this book. If you could sum up The Husband List in three words, what would they be? This book was funny, romantic and I love Janet Evanovich's writing. What about Lorelei Kings performance did you like? It was a little strange hearing Lorelei King's voice in an historical, since she usually does all of Janeit Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books, but it was still good.

A Little Yellow Dog Audiobook by Walter Mosley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Walter Mosley) — Thu, 03 Feb 2000 18:24:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little Yellow Dog Subtitle: An Easy Rawlins Mystery Author: Walter Mosley Narrator: Paul Winfield Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-00 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Easy Rawlins may have left the streets, but he hasn't been forgotten. The world is changing faster than he can keep up. Now, the police believe that Easy is involved in a double-murder. And old enemies are waiting to get even. His boss wants to fire him. His old friends aren't the same, and his new friends might be his death. Easy wants back into his careful little life, but that door is closed. A murderer is running loose somewhere. And a little yellow dog plots revenge. Listen to a conversation with . ©1996 Walter Mosley; (P)1996 Audio Renaissance Tapes Members Reviews: Ezekiel (Easy) is a Mystery in Hisself I absolutely loved this book. Walter Mosley did not disappoint in this book or any of his books that I have read. It is a definite page turner and just when you think you have figured out the crime, nope, you're wrong. The way the pieces are put together is excellent. Five Stars my husband loves these books Little yellow dog and a grey eyed death filled in ... Little yellow dog and a grey eyed death filled in so many spaces in Walters six books just goes to show you to read them in order Little yellow dog and This is a true to form Easy Rawlins tale This is a true to form Easy Rawlins tale, with twists and turns that keeps the reader wanting to know more. The ever faithful friend, Mouse returns, as a more subdued person. Of course we were convinced he had died in a prior tale, but the wonders of a herbalist and his wife Etta Mae bring him back to life. Easy uses his street smarts to solve the mystery. In this story we meet his to be girlfriend, Bonnie. not as good as other "mouse" books... it took time to get to the plot and was slow moving throughout...

The Outcasts of Time Audiobook by Ian Mortimer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Mortimer) — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:50:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outcasts of Time Author: Ian Mortimer Narrator: Barnaby Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the author described by The Times as 'the most remarkable historian of our time', this is a stunningly high-concept historical novel, perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, SJ Parris and Kate Mosse. December 1348: With the country in the grip of the Black Death, brothers John and William fear that they will shortly die and go to hell. But as the end draws near, they are given an unexpected choice: either to go home and spend their last six days in their familiar world or to search for salvation across the forthcoming centuries - living each one of their remaining days 99 years after the last. John and William choose the future and find themselves in 1447, ignorant of almost everything going on around them. The year 1546 brings no more comfort, and 1645 challenges them still further. It is not just that technology is changing: things they have taken for granted all their lives prove to be short-lived. As they find themselves in stranger and stranger times, the listener travels with them, seeing the world through their eyes as it shifts through disease, progress, enlightenment and war. But their time is running out - can they do something to redeem themselves before the six days are up? Members Reviews: Brilliant I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. The authors use of language is outstanding and the unfolding story really immerses you in the different time periods. Rather sentimental of me I know, but I was really moved by the ending. Compelling and Thought Provoking I really loved this book. What is a good deeld? So many ethical dilemmas inside a thoroughly entertaining story. I found it hard to put down. Excellent narrator. Author did well to maintain the main character's believability and authenticity. Just a couple of forgiveable slips, otherwise brilliant. For me he made the different periods in history come to life. Thorighky recommend this book. Imaginative, thought-provoking historical fiction Ive listened to three of the authors entertaining historical time travellers guides and enjoyed his way of illuminating the past by describing the experiences of ordinary people. The present book is a mix of highly imaginative fantasy mixed with historical fact. Instead of passively describing what life was like in each century from the 15th to 20th, and how it changed, he has two brothers born in the 15th century travel through time and materialize in a different century on 6 consecutive days. Each time jumping forward by 99 years. Told in the first person by John, history comes vividly to life. it transforms dry facts into a fascinating chronology of the changes in government, religious beliefs, laws and punishments, the evolution of technology, what people, ate drank and the clothes they wore; and not least, the impact of disease and war. The brothers confusion at the new ways and words they encounter in future centuries highlights the changes and at times adds humour to their hardships. The first person narrative makes for a pacy and gripping book that I greatly enjoyed. The events and way of life they experience in the 19th and 20th centuries are more familiar and their re-telling not so engaging, but the final message of what it means to be human is powerful and thought-provoking.

Vienna Blood Audiobook by Frank Tallis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Frank Tallis) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vienna Blood Subtitle: A Max Liebermann Mystery Author: Frank Tallis Narrator: Robert Fass Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the grip of a Siberian winter in 1902, a serial killer in Vienna embarks upon a bizarre campaign of murder. Vicious mutilation, a penchant for arcane symbols, and a seemingly random choice of victim are his most distinctive peculiarities. Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt summons a young disciple of Freud - his friend Dr. Max Liebermann - to assist him with the case. The investigation draws them into the sphere of Vienna's secret societies - a murky underworld of German literary scholars, race theorists, and scientists inspired by the new evolutionary theories coming out of England. At first, the killer's mind seems impenetrable - his behavior and cryptic clues impervious to psychoanalytic interpretation; however, gradually, it becomes apparent that an extraordinary and shocking rationale underlies his actions. Members Reviews: Another great mystery in this atmospheric series! The Liebermann series are smart murder mysteries set in fin de siecle Vienna, and they're really, really good. A mix of a serial killer hunt plus real life people from the era = super cool stuff. PLUS Robert Fass is brilliant at narrating these. He's the perfect voice for them, both interesting and easy to listen to. I can't recall how I stumbled on this author, but I've read every single book in the series! :) Highly recommended!

A Morbid Taste For Bones Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:09:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Morbid Taste For Bones Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Stephen Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1137 the ambitious head of Shrewsbury Abbey has decided to acquire the remains of Saint Winifred for his Benedictine order. Brother Cadfael is part of the expedition sent to her final resting place in Wales, where they find the villagers passionately divided by the Benedictines' offer for the saint's relics. Canny, wise and all too worldly, Cadfael isn't surprised when this taste for bones leads to bloody murder. The leading opponent to moving the grave has been shot dead with a mysterious arrow, and some say Winifred herself dealt the blow. Brother Cadfael knows that a carnal hand did the killings, but he doesn't know that his plan to unearth a murderer may dig up a case of love and justice, where the wages of sin may be scandal - or his own ruin. Members Reviews: A Morbid Taste For Bones This is my first taste of Ellis Peters, and I have to say I'm enjoying it very much. It is an excellent story and the narrator, Stephen Thorne, gives a rich variety of voices to the characters. The first of her Brother Cadfael murder mysteries, set in the 12th Century, is based on a true story of the removal of a saints relics from a Welsh village to the Benedictine Abbey at Shrewsbury. It might not be a strictly realistic representation of the period, but that doesnt matter in a novel of this style. It is easy and enjoyable to listen to, and I would recommend it without hesitation. Cadfael at his best What made the experience of listening to A Morbid Taste For Bones the most enjoyable? The narration in this book is very good, I especially enjoyed the welsh accents, and the easy listening pace, which lulls you into comfort belying the action taking place. What was one of the most memorable moments of A Morbid Taste For Bones? The ecstatic trances of the good brother were very well written, especially seen from cadfael's point of view Which character as performed by Stephen Thorne was your favourite? Cadfael himself was the most memorable character in my opinion If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Who lies there? Loved the tv show but..... Probably the awful attempts Welsh accents in this that made it an unbearable listen will return great story I.prefer Derek Jacobi as a narrator but this was.also good. hope Audible stock all of Ellis Peters novels nice ending nice wit nice humour. Unusual plot told with wit and good humour. I wish the justice shown was real.

The Assassin of Verona Audiobook by Benet Brandreth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Benet Brandreth) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 01:32:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Assassin of Verona Subtitle: William Shakespeare Thriller, Book 2 Author: Benet Brandreth Narrator: Luke Lampard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A thrilling new tale of conspiracy, intrigue and rapier-sharp wit, starring the inimitable William Shakespeare. All is not well in Venice. Threatened daily by papal assassins, William Shakespeare and his close friends, Oldcastle and Hemminges, are increasingly isolated - the lies that have protected them so far beginning to wear thin. His companions want desperately to leave, but Will is tied to the city - his lover, the beautiful Isabella, is growing ever sicker. As tensions reach breaking point, their company is forced to split.... Once more full of swaggering charm, breathless action and rapier-sharp dialogue, this is the second in Benet Brandreth's highly acclaimed series reimagining the lost years of William Shakespeare. Members Reviews: Slightly farcical imagination of the heroic Bard Narration is brilliant. Luke Lampard is a find - hope he does more authors. An eclectic wink to possible origins of the future famous Bard's best ideas conceived in a whimsical adventure quest. Love, tragedy, nobility and villains blend together in a slightly hapless way one can easily imagine a bunch of actors on the grand tour get embroiled in. Not history, firmly fiction and a good bit of fun.

The Lucky Hat Mine Audiobook by J.V.L. Bell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.V.L. Bell) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:26:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lucky Hat Mine Author: J.V.L. Bell Narrator: Nancy Wu Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Reverberant Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A recipe for true love or murder? Ingredients: one Southern belle, one Colorado gold miner, a wife wanted classified, and a fainting goat. Let simmer. What's a Southern belle to do in 1863? Wife-wanted ads are always risky business, but Millie Virginia never imagined she'd survive the perilous trip across the Great Plains to find her intended husband in a pine box. Was he killed in an accident? Or murdered for his gold mine? Stuck in the mining town of Idaho Springs, Colorado territory, without friends or means, Millie is beleaguered by undesirable suitors and threatened by an unknown assailant. Her troubles escalate when the brother of her dead fiancé, Dominic Drouillard, unexpectedly turns up. Dom is an ill-mannered mountain man who invades Millie's log cabin, insists that his brother was murdered, and refuses to leave until he finds the killer. Compelled to join forces with her erstwhile brother-in-law, Millie discovers the search for Colorado gold is perilous, especially with a murderer on their trail. The Lucky Hat Mine interlaces the tale of a feisty heroine with frontier legend and lore making for an arousing historical murder mystery. Members Reviews: This story has it all! I really enjoyed this book. It had mystery, romance, and was filled with humor (thanks in part to the fainting goats). I liked that the book is filled with strong female characters. Its funny that the main character refers to her hair as "auburn with a few streaks of red" because as a child, whenever someone commented about my red hair, I would tell them, "My hair is not red, its auburn." My husband would probably attest to the fact that life with a redhead is very similar to how it is portrayed in the book. All the characters were entertaining and I loved Millie's reaction to them. I listened to the Audible audio version of this book narrated by Nancy Wu. She did an EXCELLENT job with the narration. All the voices were really unique and really demonstrated her range well. I had never listened to anything she has narrated before, but I will definitely be checking out more of her work. If you like mystery and romance, but like to laugh, too, I highly recommend this book. This is the first book I have read by J.V.L. Bell, and I enjoyed it so much that I want to see more from this author. Loved it. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, I would recommend this to anyone who like historical mysteries set in America. Who was your favorite character and why? I like Millie and Dom equally. I enjoyed their banter and all their little arguments. I found it quite funny in places. The side characters were also well written and provided much amusement. The darker characters were menacing enough that the suspense and intrigue had me on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed this book and would certainly look out for more by the author. Have you listened to any of Nancy Wus other performances before? How does this one compare? The narration was very good and I found it easy to listen to. Any additional comments? I voluntarily received a review copy. Quality writing in a mail order bride concept A very entertaining and well-written mail order bride'ish story mixed with mystery/suspense.

Storm Warning Audiobook by Jack Higgins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Higgins) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:23:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm Warning Author: Jack Higgins Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Its August 1944 and as the Allied forces gain momentum in Europe, a group of loyal German expatriates trapped in Brazil hatch a desperate plan to return to the Motherland. Twenty-seven of them crowd aboard a 19th century, three-mast schooner, the Deutschland, in a desperate journey to return home. They must cross 5,000 miles of rough sea, and slip past both the American and British navies. A captured U-boat ace, a female American doctor caught up in the nightmare, a veteran gun boat commander, and a rear admiral determined to get back into the action. Allies and enemies, men and women, the hunters and the haunted - all drawn inescapably into the eye of the storm. Critic Reviews: "The waves crash across the decks so wildly you will find yourself sinking into your armchair for protection. (Philadelphia Bulletin) Members Reviews: Honor A damn good nautical story about war and the longing for home. And honor on both sides of the conflict

The Devil's Seal Audiobook by Peter Tremayne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Tremayne) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:07:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Seal Subtitle: A Mystery of Ancient Ireland Author: Peter Tremayne Narrator: Caroline Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Super sleuth Sister Fidelma returns in a brand-new historical mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of Atonement of Blood, The Seventh Trumpet, and many more. Ireland, AD 671. When a curious deputation of religieux arrive in Cashel, death follows close behind. Sister Fidelma and her companion, Eadulf, seem unable to stem the bloodshed. Is one of the deputation responsible? What was the Venerable Verax, the scholar from Rome, hiding? Was there an evil secret behind the austere Bishop Arwald? Indeed, what was the real reason behind Eadulf's brother Egric's unexpected appearance at Cashel - could he be the culprit? Victims and suspects combine to make a tangled skein of mystery more complex and bloody than Fidelma and Eadulf have ever faced. Members Reviews: I recommend "The Devil's Seal" to anyone who likes a good ... The scholarship alone behind the Sister Fidelma mysteries makes these stand out, but the stories are compelling, using puzzles, suspense and interesting characters. Fidelma's character has developed increased grace, making her a more likeable person, not so dominating of her husband and partner Edulph. They share more of the credit for solving the crime than in the earlier novels, and the interplay of their characters seems more natural. I recommend "The Devil's Seal" to anyone who likes a good mystery, especially one with an historical setting. It is good for those who love Ireland, too. Not bad A 3.5. Not bad, but not the best in the series, either. As usual, the mystery plot was intricately woven and each time I focused my suspicions on one person, another had to be considered. The problems came in other areas. While I enjoy the history learned in this series, Tremayne relayed most historical details and, worse, plotlines from previous stories in the dialogue between characters. This proved awkward and bogged down the story. I realize dialogue is not Tremayne's strong suit, but it seemed worse than usual here. I still enjoy the characters and, as stated above, the mystery was quite strong. I only wish the journey had proved a little smoother sailing. Not Tremayne's best âThe Devilâs Sealâ reminds me of earlier volumes in the series in which complicated plots sometimes overwhelm genuinely fascinating characters and historical settings in ancient Ireland. But as the relationship between Fidelma and Eadulf developed and as readers were drawn deeper into the world Peter Tremayne so faithfully recreated, the novels themselves grew in clarity and narrative power. By contrast, Fidelmaâs challenge in "The Devil's Seal"âa complicated conundrum involving church politics and multiple murdersâfeels sterile and contrived. By the end, I didnât care who was guilty. But donât judge this usually excellent series by this book. Murder and Ecclesiastical history in the Dark Ages. This is one of the latest in the Fidelma mystery series. Set in Ireland in 671 it provides an outstanding mystery wrapped in ecclesiastical history as well. One note of caution, this book follows the events of the previous books and should not be read out of order. The first book in the series is Absolution by Murder which takes place at the Synod of Whitby (664AD).

Bye Bye, Baby Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:37:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bye Bye, Baby Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Marilyn Monroe, the ultimate goddess of the silver screen, is at the peak of her popularity, internationally famous, universally admired by women and desired by men. But shes also famously insecure and temperamental and is being pilloried in the press for delaying the production of Somethings Got to Give. When the head of Twentieth Century Fox threatens to cancel her contract, Monroe hires PI to the stars Nathan Heller to tap her phones and record calls that might affect legal action. Less than three months later, Monroe is dead from an overdose and, officially, a suicide. But Heller isnt buying it. He knows that in the weeks before, the star was anything but suicidal. He knows, too, about her affair with JFK, about the secret connections between the Kennedys and the Mob and about Bobby Kennedys blood feud with Jimmy Hoffa. In short, Heller knows too much to accept this bum rap on a beautiful, gifted woman. So he investigates, though his efforts might enrage some very famous, very powerful, very dangerous people. But they cant keep Heller from finding out the astounding truth behind Marilyn Monroes untimely demise. Members Reviews: Outstanding narration. Good story and of particular interest to those of us who grew up in the time depicted. What made the book a fantastic listen was the narrator. His characterization of the voices was outstanding. Definitely a book to listen to more than once!

The Doublet Affair Audiobook by Fiona Buckley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fiona Buckley) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:19:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Doublet Affair Subtitle: An Ursula Blanchard Mystery at Queen Elizabeth I's Court, Book 2 Author: Fiona Buckley Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In To Shield the Queen, we were introduced to Ursula Blanchard, lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and one of the most entrancing mystery heroines to come along in many a season. Having once saved the Virgin Queen from political disaster, now young Ursula faces an even greater challenge. Some of her old acquaintances may be plotting to overthrow Elizabeth in favor of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the re-establishment of the Catholic faith. Secretary of State Sir William Cecil needs a spy in the Mason home, and Ursula is the obvious choice. Torn between her devotion to Elizabeth and her longing to be reunited with her exiled Catholic husband in France, Ursula makes a difficult bargain that balances personal happiness against duty to Queen and country. Her journey takes her into dangerous territory, and whatever happens, she will never again be quite as trusting or secure. Critic Reviews: "May offers an outstanding reading... She has distinct and appropriate voices for each character and keeps the book moving along quickly." (Kliatt) Members Reviews: Always entertaining Anything read by Nadia May is fun for your ears. Her "French" accent fills me with delight. The book itself is a tad more serious. Set during the reign of Elizabeth I, it again deals with the conflicts between the "new" faith and the Catholics. There are some interesting twists in the plot. Very enjoyable. Doublet Affair If you have some time the book is great, but it is a bit long winded. The history errors in the story are explained at the end of the book, to my satisfaction. love these books. I love these books & hearing them just adds a hole new demention to them. Great series!! Where does The Doublet Affair rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book is one that I have listened to over and over again. It is ranked high on my list of must reads Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes it kept me on edge.,,When Ms. Blanchard was rescuing Brockley. Have you listened to any of Wanda McCaddons other performances before? How does this one compare? Ms. McCaddon is also a great narrator for this book. Easy listen and clear voice. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Yes..when she saw her husband again. Any additional comments? Audible...please get all the books in the series.

The Council of the Cursed Audiobook by Peter Tremayne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Tremayne) — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:46:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Council of the Cursed Subtitle: A Sister Fidelma Mystery of Ancient Ireland Author: Peter Tremayne Narrator: Caroline Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In AD 670 Fidelma of Cashel is asked to act as an advisor to the Irish delegation to a church council hostile to the Celtic Church. In an abbey in Burgundy, Bishop Leodegar of Autun has assembled church leaders from all over Western Europe - an assembly that soon descends into chaos. That night one of the delegates is found murdered, his skull crushed, and Fidelma and her companion, Brother Eadulf, are suddenly in the midst of a murder investigation involving some of the most power religious leaders. Between the autocratic Bishop Leodegar and the malignant abbess Mother Audofleda, a web of sinister intrigue soon spreads. The theft of a priceless reliquary box, the disappearance of women and children, and rumours of a slave trade make this one of the most sinister and deadly puzzles Fidelma and Eadulf have ever faced. Members Reviews: Fidelma unravels the threads and discovers much more than the killer. Fidelma and Eadulf journey to a Church Council at Autun in the land of the Franks to advise her brother's abbot at the proceedings. Before they arrive an Irish cleric is killed seemingly in a locked room mystery with a Saxon and Briton cleric dispatched in the same room. Fidelma and Eadulf seem perfect investigators given the nationalities involved but the house doesn't admit women. Soon other mysteries are uncovered. Fidelma unravels the threads and discovers much more than the killer. Battle Over Rites . The Council of the Cursed by Peter Tremayne (pseudonym of historian Peter Berresford Ellis), is an exceptional historical mystery. It is set during the seventh century in Autun (an ancient French city founded by Augustus Caesar). Leodegar, Bishop of Autun, called a council to fulfill Pope Vitalian's request to determine which rules and rites should prevail in the Western European churches. Before the council can convene, one of the key officials attending the meeting is murdered. The host Bishop decrees that Sister Fidelma investigate the crime so that the council can proceed in peace. Fidelma and Eadulf agree to investigate, on condition they can be seen as neutral and have the Bishop's full authority. The case is complicated and the plot full of suspense, intrigue, and numerous plot shifts. Each plot shift contributes layers of additional suspense. Fidelma and Eadulf face multiple barriers, reluctance, and even death threats. About a year before the Council, Leodegar, the host Bishop, decreed that male clerics be celibate, and if already married, they must give up the family, and divorce their wife, or leave "religious life". Many men, especially those without a "civilian skill" are essentially forced to deny their family. The Bishop then cancels the marriage. What did they do with the wives and children? The answer, although historically accurate, is not pleasant. The Council of the Cursed is an excellent mystery. The major characters are well drawn, the plot is believable, and the intrigue impressive. The final conclusion is realistic and understandable.

Where the Heart Leads Audiobook by Stephanie Laurens

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephanie Laurens) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:31:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where the Heart Leads Author: Stephanie Laurens Narrator: Charlotte Parry Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-08 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Penelope Ashford, Portia Cynster's younger sister, has grown up with every advantage: wealth, position, and beauty. Yet Penelope is anything but a pretty face in a satin gown. Forceful, willful, and blunt to a fault, she has for years devoted her considerable energy and intelligence to caring for the forgotten orphans of London's sooty and seamier streets. But now her charges are mysteriously disappearing. Desperate, Penelope turns to the one man she knows who might help her: Barnaby Adair. Handsome scion of a noble house, Adair has made a name for himself in certain circles where his powers of observation and deduction have seen him solve several serious and unsavory crimes within the town. His pedigree, relentless intelligence, and discretion make him a deadly avenger in an elegant guise. Despite his skills, or perhaps because of them, he makes Penelope distinctly uncomfortable, but the stakes are too grave. Throwing caution to the wind, defying every rule for unmarried ladies, she appears on his doorstep late one night determined to recruit his talents. Barnaby is intrigued, both by her problem and her. Her bold beauty and undeniable brains make a striking contrast to the usual insipid misses. And as he's in dire need of an excuse to avoid said insipid misses, he accepts her challenge, never dreaming she and it will consume his every waking hour. Members Reviews: Do NOT Buy the Audible Abridged Version What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This audio book is abridged. It left out so much of the original story that it made no sense at all. What a waste of money. What did you like best about this story? I love Stephanie Laurens and this book in its entirety is quite good. I had to get the written full version to understand what the real story is. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? With so much left out it was hard to rate performance. What a waste of money Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I love all of Stephanie Lauens books. I have read several of her series, including the Cynsters, Bastion Club and the Black Cobra. This audio does not follow the book, in fact it skips a lot of it. It is so far off I'm really disappointed. If you intend on reading along with the book, don't buy this audio book. What did you like best about this story? The story is all as it should be for a Stephanie Lauren book. Interesting and good intrigue. What didnt you like about Charlotte Parrys performance? Her performance is good, if so much of the book was not skipped. Could you see Where the Heart Leads being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Yes. Light Romance This was a light, pleasant romance. Penelope and Barnaby were likeable enough, but not all that special. Because of that, when they were together, it didn't have the emotional impact of a good romance. The mystery was also light and really just a plot device to get the main characters together. If you are a big Laurens fan or do enjoy light romance, you may like this one. Pitiful Romance, Worse Mystery This is the worst Laurens book I have read. Mystery plot has possibilities, but detectives spend too much time in bed to bother saving kidnapped boys. I found that really offensive.

Murder Audiobook by Sarah Pinborough

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Pinborough) — Thu, 01 May 2014 07:57:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder Author: Sarah Pinborough Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The sequel to Mayhem, the first gripping Dr. Bond mystery. A gruesome horror story set on the cobbled streets of Victorian London.... Dr Thomas Bond, Police Surgeon, is still recovering from when Jack the Ripper haunted the streets of London - and a more malign enemy hid in his shadow. Bond and the others who worked on the gruesome case are still stalked by its legacies, both psychological and tangible. Now the bodies of children are being pulled from the Thames, and Bond is about to become inextricably linked with an uncanny, undying enemy. Members Reviews: Beware the Upir!!! Any additional comments? Reading the first installment of this tale of woe, "Mayhem," is a must if you want to understand what's going on. Very well-written, with fully realized characters who pay the price for the tastes of the evil entity moving through their lives. Truly a Victorian version of "Fallen," the creepy and tragic 1998 film starring Denzel Washington. Here a similarly evil force is offered as the covert perpetrator of the infamous Whitechapel/Ripper murders. Steven Crossley does a wonderful job as usual, although I wish he didn't read the one American character like John Wayne. Overall a really great read. Thrillikng This book was an excellent extension to the first book. The story and the narration was excellent.I look forward to reading more of her books. This is a must read. Gruesome, creepy and satisfying Any additional comments? First of all you need to have read Mayhem to make any sense of this. The details and setting are believable and the characters convincing. It's a satisfying story mixing actual events with fiction. It is a bit bleak but overall I enjoyed it. The narrator is good for a novel set in late Victorian England but his American accent isn't great. The Mayhem Continues... Where does Murder rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It was very good. I wasn't really intending to listen to it at the time and put it on to remind myself of the world in which it's set as it's a sequel to Mayhem. I couldn't switch it off and now I've just finished it. Excellent. What other book might you compare Murder to, and why? It's a sequel to Mayhem so there's that but it's set in the familiar world of Victorian England, around the time of the Ripper and Torso murders. For that, I'd recommend: 'They All Love Jack' and 'The Autobiography of Jack The Ripper'. Which character as performed by Steven Crossley was your favourite? The main character, Dr Bond but also Andrews - though the whole cast was portrayed excellently. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I don't want to give anything away so I can't really respond other than to say the Author isn't afraid to kill her darlings. Any additional comments? Credit worthy indeed!

The Runner Audiobook by Christopher Reich

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christopher Reich) — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:43:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Runner Author: Christopher Reich Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Christopher Reich, New York Times best-selling author of Numbered Account, creates this electrifying story of conspiracy, treachery, and political intrigue. Packed with authentic details, The Runner plunges you into the chaos of 1945 postwar Germany, where enemies often appear as allies. American lawyer and former police detective Judge Devlin is in Europe sifting through evidence of Nazi atrocities. He is part of the International Military Tribunal, but his agenda is personal. He hopes to convict SS member and former Olympic sprinter Eric Seyss, the man responsible for his military chaplain brothers death. When Judge learns Eric has just escaped from an American POW camp, the American sets off in a desperate race for vengeance. As Judge follows his prey, he becomes tangled in a dark conspiracy where the hunter becomes the hunted - and the very future of Europe is at stake. Christopher Reichs masterful storytelling and George Guidalls dramatic timing keep the tension crackling as the plot moves along at breakneck speed. Members Reviews: this story just went on and on and on Looked forward to this fourth book I have listened to by Christopher Reich as I enjoyed the other three. Dissappointed somehow and left feeling empty, it is basically a good story however I was bored before finishing and did not finish. Ok story GREAT!!!! narration Story was average with excellent narration. It was worth the listen but nothing to set it apart

Longhorn Trail Audiobook by Lauran Paine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lauran Paine) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 19:11:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Longhorn Trail Author: Lauran Paine Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-16 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: This Western duo sees a rancher accused of the murder of a woman he believes is still alive and a trail drive made dangerous by the threat of Comancheros. Members Reviews: a review of a book is personal books, like music are open to each person's taste and I feel should not be reviewed. It's art in written form - what I like, someone else will not.

The Pride and the Anguish Audiobook by Douglas Reeman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Reeman) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:56:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pride and the Anguish Author: Douglas Reeman Narrator: David Rintoul Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In November 1941, Lt Ralph Trewin, DSC arrives at Singapore as second-in-command of HMS Porcupine. To the shell-shocked Trewin, the gun boat and her five elderly consorts symbolise the ignorance and blind optimism he finds in Singapore. Members Reviews: Not for me... Liked Unbroken quite a lot. This one I thought was similar, but it wasn't. Narrator did a fine job though... A very good story just as you would expect from a store teller as Douglas very good at his work

Restless Audiobook by William Boyd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Boyd) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:09:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Restless Author: William Boyd Narrator: Rosamund Pike Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-07 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Recruited for the British Secret Service at the start of the Second World War by the mysterious Lucas Romer, Eva learns to become the perfect spy, to mask her emotions and trust no one. Since then, Eva has carefully rebuilt her life - but once a spy, always a spy. And now she must complete one final assignment. This time, though, she needs Ruth's help. Members Reviews: A worthwhile listen 'Restless' is an enjoyable listen that's fast paced, even gripping at times, although its 'final analysis' was somewhat unconvincing, and perhaps even shallow (for an award-winning novel). Nonetheless, I'd gladly recommend it to anyone, particularly those who enjoy spy novels. And, as others have noted elsewhere, Rosamund Pike has done an excellent job narrating the book! By the way, I chose this version of 'Restless' over the other version by Macmillan Audio as it was a lot cheaper, and I have no regrets. Feel 'restless' Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Simply the best audiobook I've 'read' so far. What was one of the most memorable moments of Restless? The escape through the parking lot in Europe after the 'double cross'. What does Rosamund Pike bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She successfully alternates between past and present, clearly bringing out the flavour of the times. Her narration brings out the 'cold' and unforgiving nature of the events of the past as against the familiar present and finally brings out the uncertainty of the present that needs and leads to (unpleasant?) resolution. No doubt a large part of this is the authors skill, but I will always somehow connect this with the dramatic portrayal of the protagonist. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, though there's a contrary sentiment of wanting to savour it (familiar to every reader?). Any additional comments? Narration plays a huge roll in the appreciation of an audiobook, and Restless is a hands down winner on this account. It has also put me on to the talent of William Boyd who I had not read before. A different kind of spy story.. What made the experience of listening to Restless the most enjoyable? I'm not usually a reader of spy novels, but took the chance on this since I've loved everything else I've read by William Boyd so far. This story has all the elements of a traditional spy story, but there's depth and richness here as well as action and thrills. There's more emotion here, too. Of course there's a love story, and the two narrators of the story are a British spy during the second world war and her daughter, who slowly discovers that the mother she thought she knew has a secret, tragic and still dangerous history. As usual Boyd adds in plenty of historical detail. Rosamunde Pike's narration is beautiful. Perfect for the characters, the period and the tone of the book. What was one of the most memorable moments of Restless? The part of the story where Eva begins to suspect she has been betrayed is nerve-wracking.

To Shield the Queen Audiobook by Fiona Buckley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fiona Buckley) — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:54:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Shield the Queen Author: Fiona Buckley Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Suddenly Ursula finds herself at the center of the scandal, trying to protect Elizabeth while not losing her heart to a Frenchman who may be flirting with sedition against her Queen. As she sets out to find the truth, alone in a glittering court that conceals a wellspring of blood and lies, she can trust neither her lover nor her monarch. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Nadia May is excellent as she takes on the royal entourage, but she is extra charming portraying Ursula as a clever, witty, sharp-tongued woman who has an eye for the gentlemen! The characters sparkle as May imbues them with the language and speaking manner of a significant and distinctive historical period." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Very good This is the first in a series featuring Ursula Blanchard in the service of "Good Queen Bess". The story has good characters, likable bad guys and a smart heroine. The plot might seem a little thin to start but then it takes a new twist and you get a nice surprise. Nadia May is perfect as usual. I'm planning to get the next two audio books with my next credits:) To Shield the Queen What a facinating story. I love the time period and the history. The narrator's voice made it even more compelling. Can't wait for more from Fiona Bucklley. Fun and engrossing This is the first of several books featuring Elizabethean sleuth Ursula Blanchard. The whole series is delightful. Nadia May is a fantastic narrator, and brings the characters alive. What's great about this series is that the author picks a historically accurate event to focus on (in this book, it is the mysterious death of Sir Robin Dudley's wife), but about which modern historians do not have "all the answers." She then weaves a complex story line presenting what possibly could have happened. Heroine Ursula is a thoroughly likeable and amusing character, and if she seems too "modern" sometimes, who cares? This is wonderful "cloaks and daggers" stuff, complete with secret documents, court intrigue, and complicated clues to "who did it." If you like historical fiction, and want a really fun and entertaining way to spend a rainy evening, you can't go wrong with this series. Enjoyable The author does a great job of creating a totally fictional character among actual historic figures. Since Isabella is supposed to be working undercover for Elizabeth I, who knows if she really existed or not? Buckley remains true to the events of the time while weaving a tale of mystery and intrigue. Nadia May, one of my top narrators, does her usual masterful job here. Very enjoyable. Thoroughly enjoyable. Though some of the problems Mistress Ursula Blanchard encounters seem to easily resolved, her personality is of such a sort that I found I didn't much mind. She's a very likeable character. Also, the narrator was quite good, though I admit it took me a little while to get used to the sound of her voice. She has a good rhythm and cadence, but her voice is pitched higher than I expected. She's quite good at accents, though. A thoroughly enjoyable listen. But be warned: you'll be sadly disappointed if you expect to listen to the whole series. Audible has only this one (the first book), and the third and fourth books. There are, in fact, eight books in all.

Anatomy of Murder Audiobook by Imogen Robertson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Imogen Robertson) — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:10:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anatomy of Murder Author: Imogen Robertson Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Imogen Robertson continues the acclaimed series she began with Instruments of Darkness. Set in London during the Revolutionary War, Anatomy of Murder follows unlikely forensic investigator Mrs. Harriet Westerman and reclusive anatomist Gabriel Crowther as they try to solve the mysterious death of a man dragged from the murky depths of the Thames River. Members Reviews: I'll definitely be reading the rest of this series If you could sum up Anatomy of Murder in three words, what would they be? Three words only? Characters are real! The fictional hero and heroine of this book aren't perfect, which is what I think makes the novel better than most; whether the reader is male or felmale they are able to empathize with Ms. Westerman, the reluctant sleuth who simply wants her husband and her quiet life back. Who was your favorite character and why? Harriet would have to be my favourite character, both from an emotional and entertainment perspective. She is a woman living in a time when wives/sisters/mothers stayed at home and ran the house; they did not keep company with men other than a relative for prolonged periods of time nor did they engage in "unladylike" pursuits, regardless of the reason. Our Heroine finds herself in the position of behaving in a way society finds unacceptable yet she is not afraid to continue, believing the benefits outwiegh the deficits and uncaring as to how her reputation might suffer so long as she is able to keep her husband, children and way of life safe from harm. I admire this character as she has been written by Ms. Sterlin. Have you listened to any of Jenny Sterlins other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not yet had the pleasure of listening to any of Ms. Sterliin's other novels but will definitely be dowloading the remainder of this series. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? As to what moment in the book moved me the most I cannot say without spoiling the end for those readers who have not yet experience this well written, entertaining novel. Those of you who have read the book, or listened to it, know the moment to which I am referring and doubtless have been moved by it yourselves. Suffice it to say I was moved to tears, whether those tears were brought on by sadness or joy I will leave to future readers to determine for themselves. Any additional comments? Only one additional comment; please, please, please find a way to include the first volume of this series in your list of available titles There were so many references to the first adventure in this second installment I would love to be able to listen to the original. Guess What I Found! I had started trying and sometimes succeeding to listen to Circle of Shadows on Kindle. Unfortunately,Android & Kindle doesn't always play well together... Anyway, When I was able to read the book I realized I wanted to go back to my first 3 Imogen's R's Crowther & Harriett series because their history was cloudy in my head. Imagine my surprise when I realized I had not read this one! Boy, oh Boy! This book had me running to move from car to home stereo so I wouldn't miss anything. I hate even mild spoilers that say things like "I cried while reading this book".

Death on Beacon Hill Audiobook by P.B. Ryan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P.B. Ryan) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 02:03:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death on Beacon Hill Subtitle: Nell Sweeney Mystery Series, Book 3 Author: P.B. Ryan Narrator: Leigh Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-14 Publisher: Patricia Burford Ryan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Boston, 1869: As governess to the wealthy Hewitts, Irish immigrant Nell Sweeney belongs to no particular caste - hers is halfway between her brethren and the Brahmin. But now, a double murder involves both maid and mistress - and it will take cooperation by rich and poor alike to solve it. All of Boston is talking about the murder of Virginia Kimball. The famous actress, past her prime but still a renowned beauty, was found shot to death in her Beacon Hill townhouse, along with her young Irish - American maid, Fiona Gannon. Evidence suggests the two women traded shots after Virginia came upon Fiona trying to steal her famous diamond necklaces. Devastated by this news, Fiona's uncle, who serves as driver to the wealthy Hewitts, begs Nell to find out what really happened. The Hewitts' estranged son, Will, accompanies Nell as she investigates Virginia's scandalous romantic liaisons. It turns out there are quite a few people who might have wanted her dead, particularly her rich and powerful lovers, whose amorous exploits she recorded in a red leather - bound journal - a journal that has been missing ever since her death. Now, terrified men all over Boston, once blackmailed by the actress, will do whatever it takes to make sure her infamous "Red Book" never sees the light of day. Members Reviews: More I want more Having read all the books in this series I am anxious for the next. Ryan has patiently and believably developed the personalities and relationship between Nell and Will. The supporting characters have substance and credibility and come in and out of the series to help build the drama and mystery. It is fun to visit the fascinating city of Boston in the 1860s. Ryan evokes this richly layered period in US history and carefully weaves the influences of Boston Brahmins, Irish immigrants , Harvard and post civil war America into a good story worth reading Irish Governess & Black Sheep Son, Murder Take 3 The third in the Nell Sweeney Murder Mysteries finds famous actress, Virginia Kimball and her maid, Fiona Gannon both brutally shot to death . . . according to the police, by one another, when the actress caught her maid in the act of stealing her jewelry . . . but Fiona's uncle, a driver for the wealthy Hewett family for which both he and Nell work, swears that his niece is innocent of both the theft and the murder . . . enlisting Nell's help in clearing Fiona's name . . . handsome rogue, Will Hewitt, returning from one of his gambling jaunts, shows up at Virginia Kimball's very unconventional funeral, as does Nell . . . and the two, once again pair up to unravel some very unusual murders . . . suffice to say that the Boston police, who have sticky fingers, are not much help . . . but Nell's past skills on the streets come in handy . . . the infamous red book, that so many men of the city seem willing to bribe . . . or maybe kill for . . . has everyone in a tether . . . and Nell and Will keep on the case until it is solved . . . I didn't see it going where it did . . . well done, AGAIN!!! Narrator didn't pause for scene breaks. The narration was amateurish, and very distracting. Too bad.

The Midwife's Tale Audiobook by Sam Thomas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sam Thomas) — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:32:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Midwife's Tale Subtitle: A Mystery Author: Sam Thomas Narrator: Leila Birch Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the tradition of Arianna Franklin and C. J. Sansom comes Samuel Thomass remarkable debut, The Midwifes Tale. It is 1644, and Parliaments armies have risen against the King and laid siege to the city of York. Even as the city suffers at the rebels hands, midwife Bridget Hodgson becomes embroiled in a different sort of rebellion. One of Bridgets friends, Esther Cooper, has been convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to be burnt alive. Convinced that her friend is innocent, Bridget sets out to find the real killer. Bridget joins forces with Martha Hawkins, a servant whos far more skilled with a knife than any respectable woman ought to be. To save Esther from the stake, they must dodge rebel artillery, confront a murderous figure from Marthas past, and capture a brutal killer who will stop at nothing to cover his tracks. The investigation takes Bridget and Martha from the homes of the citys most powerful families to the alleyways of its poorest neighborhoods. As they delve into the life of Esthers murdered husband, they discover that his ostentatious Puritanism hid a deeply sinister secret life, and that far too often tyranny and treason go hand in hand. Members Reviews: Excellent First Novel! Would you consider the audio edition of The Midwife's Tale to be better than the print version? I didn't read the print version. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The person)s) who committed the murders was not even suspected until near the end. Kept me guessing. What does Leila Birch bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The different voices of characters, their moods and feelings. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I had great sympathy with the two main women in the story. Any additional comments? Please make the next books by Sam Thomas available in audio as soon as they appear! Only so so The narrator of this book was so annoying I almost stopped listening. I'm not sure if my rating would have been higher if I had read the book. The main character's dialogue was so slow I wondered if there was an issue with the speed. But other characters were okay, at least from a speed standpoint. Most of the male characters who were or could be one of the bad guys sounded like old crones. When they were annoyed, they even sounded like the Wicked Witch of the West. The sitcom Italian reading of one character, with sing songy sentences and lots of words ending in "a," was laughable at times. Bridget Hodgson, the Midwife in the title, is based on an actual person. I understand it is normal in a novel to take liberties with actual happenings in and around a character's life. I felt, however, one of the liberties the author took with Bridget's life was unacceptable. Throughout the book Bridget mourns the loss of her only two children. She doesn't mourn the death of her second husband and there were no surviving children from their brief marriage. According to the author's website, however, Bridget actually had six children with her second husband that survived to the point she named them in her will. Regarding the story, I didn't like the Bridget. She was flat and uninteresting. Her obsession with forcing unmarried pregnant women to name the father of their bastard children became a problem for me.

The Phantom Detective, Volume 1 Audiobook by Gary Lovisi, Gene Moyers, Whit Howland, Robert Ricci

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Lovisi) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:60:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Phantom Detective, Volume 1 Author: Gary Lovisi, Gene Moyers, Whit Howland, Robert Ricci Narrator: David Gilmore Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: RadioArchives.com Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The man in the mask. High atop the Clarion Tower, a blinking red light begins to pulse signaling one of New York City's most illustrious, vigilante heroes, the Phantom Detective. In reality, he is Curtis Van Loan, a debonair playboy millionaire well known in the society columns of all the major dailies. What is hidden from the public is Van Loan's dedication to law and order. A decorated combat pilot during World War I, he is an expert fencer, ju-jitsu master, and speaks a dozen foreign tongues fluently. Hidden in his Park Avenue penthouse is a secret closet containing clothing of all descriptions and sizes. Along the wall are weapons; automatic rifles, sub-machine guns. There is also a miniature lab along with an extensive make-up kit that allows him to don different faces as his mission requires. Forget the silly top hat featured on the old pulp covers, while in action the Phantom Detective wore a belted topcoat, a fedora, and black domino mask. He carried a .45 automatic and a hidden knife in his left sleeve. This popular pulp icon returns now to once more battle villainy and crime in five new cases by Gene Moyers, Whit Howland, Robert Ricci, and two from Gary Lovisi. Each recaptures the fun, excitement, and thrills of this classic hero from the past - the Phantom Detective! Members Reviews: Halt! And Read! Whit Howland develops perceptive [to some, tongue-in-cheek] characters in short-hand. Whether fleeting innocent bystanders, short-lived criminals, or good-guys, they exist without long introductions. As a fan, since his private-eye clown, Huey Dusk, I look forward to--and acquire--any publication in which his writing appears. The theme of "Politics of Personal Destruction" could not be more timely. His contribution to The Phantom Detective is that of a team player. Pulp Thrills This anthology actually contains five stories featuring The Phantom Detective: The Phantom Menace by Gary Lovisi; Circle of Despair by Gene Moyers; Campaign of Destruction by Whit Howland; Harbor Lights by Robert Ricci; and The Devilâs Minions by Gary Lovisi: The Book starts off with a great cover by Pat Carbajal, with some good illustrations inside. My only complaint is that the interior artwork should have featured scenes of action, not just people standing around, or a car parked in front of a building. The pulps gave us many pages of action scenes. Gary Lovisi starts the book off with his tale, The Phantom Menace, where the mayor sets the police against the Phantom. But as we quickly learn, heâs getting his orders from someone else. Gary always gives us a good story. Gene Moyersâ tale, Circle of Despair could have been in a pulp Phantom Detective issue, as far as Iâm concerned. Itâs my favorite yarn in this anthology because the author did his homework, and this even smells like pulp. There were more than the usual editing problems in it, but not enough to damage the story. Oh, the Phantom becomes the Shadow at one point, which should have been caught by an editor. Twenty years previous to this tale taking place a group of college friends belonged to an un-American group, and now someone is blackmailing them, and a reporter may have discovered it.

The Locksmith's Daughter Audiobook by Karen Brooks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Brooks) — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:03:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Locksmith's Daughter Author: Karen Brooks Narrator: Karen Brooks Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: What if the key to your heart lies in your enemy's hands? In a world where no one can be trusted and secrets are currency, one woman stands without fear. Mallory Bright is the only daughter of London's master locksmith. For her there is no lock too elaborate, no secret too well kept. Sir Francis Walsingham, spymaster and protector of Queen Elizabeth - the last of the Tudor monarchs - and her realm, is quick to realise Mallory's talent and draws her into his world of intrigue, danger and deception. With her by his side, no scheme in England or abroad is safe from discovery, no plot secure. But Mallory's loyalty wavers when she witnesses the execution of three Jesuit priests, a punishment that doesn't fit their crime. When Mallory discovers the identity of a Catholic spy and a conspiracy that threatens the kingdom, she has to make a choice - between her country and her heart. Mallory, however, carries her own dark secrets and is about to learn those being kept from her - secrets that could destroy those she loves. Once Sir Francis' greatest asset, Mallory is fast becoming his worst threat...and everyone knows there's only one way Sir Francis deals with those. Members Reviews: Spoilt by the ponderous narration I thoroughly enjoyed Brooks' "The Brewer's Tale", but this narration was all earnestness and no light. Can we have better female protagonists? What would have made The Locksmith's Daughter better? Mallory Bright is not in any way believable as she is set out in the story. She is supposed to be a smart woman who has been through a humiliating experience. I know there is some dispelling of belief for the story line, but this woman needs so much validation from her love interest it is honestly boring and a bit insulting as a female reader. This story assigns very modern beliefs about women to a historical context, so if Mallory is smart enough and skilled enough to be a "watcher" then don't make her whine and need endless reassurance and validation. As I have worked with victims of sexual violence as well, the way that is handled is also too much like a cheap romance novel. I was intrigued with the concept, but left entirely disappointed. What could Karen Brooks have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? When writing scenes about intimacy it is very old fashioned to have a female character need that much validation before anything physical occurs. I felt sorry for the man in the book. If I had to reassure a woman that much I would have gone down to the brothel and have her write all her needs down so I could address them all together. Either that or I would have lost all interest. Would you listen to another book narrated by Karen Brooks? She needs to work on her male character and reading What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment and I am a bit offended that this is still the way we portray women in books. Any additional comments? The concept was great. I would have kept the watcher bits and downplayed the love interest part. Could have been a series if it was done that way. Good start but got predictable Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes, to anyone who likes historic fiction, especially set in the Elizabethan era. There's plenty of detail.

Sherlock Holmes and the Element of Surprise: The Wormwood Scrubs Enigma Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Andrew Taylor) — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:36:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes and the Element of Surprise: The Wormwood Scrubs Enigma Author: James Andrew Taylor Narrator: Steve White Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-16 Publisher: MX Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When two prison guards are found beheaded in the barren countryside surrounding Her Majesty's Prison at Wormwood Scrubs, Inspector Lestrade seeks Holmes' singular powers to determine how the murders could have been committed in separate locations with the only footprints being those of the murdered guards themselves. With Doctor Watson at his side, Holmes sets out on this new adventure and uncovers deeper mysteries still; mysteries that will not only test the detectives' powers of observation and deduction, but his skepticism of the paranormal as well. Members Reviews: wonderful! First off, I enjoyed this book tremendously. I was impressed with how Mr. Taylor immersed me in the time and the place. He really knows his Sherlockian world. The suspense and mystery kept me reading, following Sherlock and Watson as they unravel what's really going on. That said, I have to admit I gave four stars instead of five because Mr. Taylor badly needed a proofreader. At first I thought it might just be the difference between British and American punctuation. But then I began to realize that often the punctuation was missing entirely. I would be into a paragraph before realizing it was actually dialogue; there were no quotation marks. Sometimes a comma was missing, more often it seemed to have been inserted for no reason except to confuse the reader. This happened on nearly every page. For such an enjoyable book, it was tragic that I was constantly distracted by typos and bad or missing punctuation. I think it is perfectly understandable that Mr. Taylor was approved by the Conan Doyle estate as far as his wonderful story and vivid recreation of the characters and setting. I just wish they'd loaned him a proofreader before it was thrown up for sale. Another Sherlockian Romp! What is it with these Sherlock pastiches from MX Publishing? Full of misspellings, improper use of words, horrible grammar and lack of punctuation (see my review of "The Case of the Edinburgh Haunting"), they nevertheless contain some great Sherlockian entertainment. In this tale, Holmes and Watson must deal with headless bodies, fairy voices in the air, even a flying elephant! Still, Holmes's healthy sense of skepticism as to all things metaphysical and his methodical investigative techniques win the day. However, I must say that the tale's last sentence is totally unforgivable (no, I won't spoil the surprise.) Enjoy! Rather Silly Anyone who can't see that a flying machine is being used by the murderers halfway through the story must be brain dead. It is a very complicated plot for a simple jailbreak, and the "death from the air" aspect of the book is just plain silly. A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure Mystery! J.

Oscar Wilde and a Game Called Murder Audiobook by Gyles Brandreth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gyles Brandreth) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:07:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oscar Wilde and a Game Called Murder Subtitle: Oscar Wilde Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Gyles Brandreth Narrator: Bill Wallis Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: "I see murder in this unhappy hand...." When Mrs. Robinson, palmist to the Prince of Wales, reads Oscar Wilde's hand she cannot know what she has predicted. Nor can Oscar know what he has set in motion when, that same evening, he proposes a game of "Murder" in which each of his Sunday Supper Club guests must write down those whom they would like to kill. For the fourteen "victims" begin to die mysteriously, one by one, and in the order in which their names were drawn from the bag.... With growing horror Wilde and his confidants, Robert Sherard and Arthur Conan Doyle, realize that one of their guests that evening must be the murderer. In a race against time, Wilde will need all his powers of deduction and knowledge of human behavior before he himself - the thirteenth name on the list - becomes the killer's next victim. Members Reviews: Luncheon with Mr. Wilde What did you love best about Oscar Wilde and a Game Called Murder? If you've ever entertained the desire to hobnob with Oscar Wilde, this book is for you. Though I found the mystery engaging and at times intense, the book revolves around the fop playwright and his friends having luncheon, drinking, and smoking. And what friends they are! The straight-laced Arthur Conan Doyle complains about Sherlock Holmes, hoping that character isn't all people will remember him by. Bram Stoker booms his laugh. And the adorable but potential-sociopath Bosie holds Wilde in his thrall. The premise is that the deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes were based at least in part on the mega-mind that was Oscar Wilde, and let's face it, the only thing that can make a detective more interesting than the big SH himself is heart-seeking wit and an arsenal of quips. The author portrays Wilde with spooky clarity, both his charm and his failings, and after listening to this book you'll feel you met him. The author commands not only quips and perfection of character but also weaves as much history as possible into the story. The grid is introduced, as well as the rules for modern boxing. (The latter should interest zero percent of the book's target market, but at least it's nice historical flavor.) I have a suggestion to best enjoy the novel: Skip the epilogue / afterward. It summarizes what happens to the primary (non-murdered) characters after the story, recounting their achievements and demises. I found it depressing after the satisfying final chapter.

Sherlock Holmes' Final Chapter: Classic Scripts Audiobook by Ian Shimwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Shimwell) — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 02:05:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes' Final Chapter: Classic Scripts Subtitle: The Holmes and Watson Series, Book 4 Author: Ian Shimwell Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-17 Publisher: Shimwell's Scripts Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: An unprecedented crime wave is remorselessly sweeping across the city of London.... How have the criminals achieved so much recent remarkable success? Inspector Lestrade does not know which way to turn. Holmes and Watson follow a series of tantalizing clues leading them closer to the darkness.... Holmes begins to sense a creeping pattern behind their investigation.... Could this really be the great detective's final chapter..? Audiobook is further enhanced with atmospheric music and sound effects.

The Black Stiletto: Black & White Audiobook by Raymond Benson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond Benson) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:25:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Stiletto: Black & White Author: Raymond Benson Narrator: Arielle DeLisle, Chris Patton, Michael Ray Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-12 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: It's 1959, and Judy Cooper, the Black Stiletto, sets out to confront a dangerous gangster known as the heroin king of Harlem, when the teenage daughter of her beloved martial arts instructor ends up a prisoner in an uptown narcotics den. The Stiletto has troubles of her own - a shady filmmaker is threatening to reveal her identity to the world - a close friend of her landlord and substitute father may be in cahoots with the Harlem criminals - she's fighting for racial equality - and she has fallen in love again, this time with an FBI agent who has standing orders to arrest her. Meanwhile the Stiletto's son faces his own blackmail crisis when he finds out that there is a second copy of an 8mm film he found in his mother's strongbox - showing the Black Stiletto unmasked in a film studio dressing room. As he tries to stop the filmmaker's son's extortion plot, he learns that his daughter, Gina, has been brutally assaulted in New York City. The past and the present meet. Members Reviews: Drug deal in Harlem This is book two in the Black Stiletto series and it is already evident you must read these books in order. If you did not read Black Stiletto stop and do so before you start this book. This book picks up at the ending of book one. It also goes back and forth between the present day with Martin Talbot vising his mother Judy Cooper Talbot in the nursing home and current events in his life. The other part is 1959 with Judy Cooper telling her diary the newest escapes of the Black Stiletto. In this book she is after a drug dealer in Harlem who has her Japanese martial arts instructor's daughter held drugged in brothel. The dealer is also extorting money from her instructor to return the daughter. Judy goes into action and the problem is bigger and she discovers a crooked FBI agent. Do not let this description fool you the story is far from boring but is action packed, fast moving, some humor and romance, the story just flies. Raymond Benson writes with tight prose and grabs your attention. Martin daughter, Judy's granddaughter is attacked in New York City and is in hospital with a broken jaw. This gets me to wondering if in the future Gina may pick up her grandmother's role. Can not wait for the next book in the series. Book makes a nice relaxing fun read. Excellent, EXCELLENT, E-X-C-E-L-L-E=N-T loved it. The story, narration, made it one of my favorite books to date. Absolutely hooked! The voice actors do an amazing job at telling this fascinating story. It's so well written that I've been drawn in deeper with each word. I'm trying to pace myself as I go through the next 3 books in the series. I don't want the story to end yet!

The Black Orchid Audiobook by Annis Bell, Edwin Miles - translator

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annis Bell) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:60:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Orchid Subtitle: A Lady Jane Mystery, Book 2 Author: Annis Bell, Edwin Miles - translator Narrator: Sue Pitkin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A desperate letter from her best friend sends Lady Jane rushing from her cozy Cornwall home to the remote reaches of Northumberland. Alison's frantic plea for help hints that something sinister is going on in the gloomy halls of Winton Park, so Jane braves the misty moors in the dead of winter to get to her pregnant and bedridden friend. A menacing sense of doom grips Jane the moment she arrives at the isolated Victorian estate. Charlotte, the lady of the manor, suffers mysterious fits and fainting spells, while her husband ignores his family to obsess over his orchid collection and the pursuit of the elusive and priceless black orchid. When Lady Charlotte's maid is found dead on the moors, Jane realizes that sickness and greed are not Winton Park's worst afflictions. Now they have a murder on their hands. Only someone as inquisitive and determined as Lady Jane can uncover the dark secrets that link these events. Can she do it before another life is lost? Members Reviews: Sheer Escapism Despite requiring significant suspensions of disbelief over the unlikely situations the characters often put themselves in, the books in the Lady Jane series make for fun reads. The characters are entertaining, the plots zip along and there appears to be reasonable fidelity to settings and history. (I have no patience with supposed historical novels that aren't true to their place and time.) I can't fairly comment on the accuracy of the translation from German, but the English reads well, so I assume it's well done. If you like historical mysteries and aren't too hung up on credibility, this book will bring you a couple hours of enjoyment. I enjoyed the relationship between Jane and David The Black Orchid (A Lady Jane Mystery Book 2) is a cozy mystery with an historical setting. I enjoyed the relationship between Jane and David, they had their differences but knew how to combine the love they had for each other, David's protectiveness and Jane's independence. Not only a corsage The history of rare orchids comes into play in this wild 1860s London murder mystery. You won't be able to stop reading so get a pot of tea and a comfy chair to thoroughly enjoy the day. I'm hooked bring on more lady Jane It's interesting to read mystery that is in 1850 and a women was able to solve it while dealing with all the restrictions of that time. Very enjoyable This novel is very well written and the characters are fascinating. I had a hard time putting it down .

The Jefferson Allegiance Audiobook by Bob Mayer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Mayer) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:39:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jefferson Allegiance Author: Bob Mayer Narrator: Steven Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-11 Publisher: Robert J Mayer Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The Jefferson Allegiance: #2 nationally nest-selling eBook. NY Times best-selling author Bob Mayer. Over 4 million books sold. The 4th of July 1826. As Thomas Jefferson lies dying, he gives his part of his Jefferson Cipher to Edgar Allen Poe, with instructions to take the disks to West Point. In Massachusetts, John Adams entrusts his part of the Cipher to Colonel Thayer, the superintendent of the Military Academy. As Thayer rides away, Adams utters his final words: "Thomas Jefferson survives." In the present, Green Beret Paul Ducharme has been recalled from Afghanistan after the "accidental' death of his best friend, the son of one of the Philosophers. While Ducharme is visiting his friend's gravesite in Arlington, an old man is executed by a member from the Society of Cincinnati know as the Surgeon, who is seeking to gather all the pieces of the cipher. In a nearby restaurant, former CIA and now Curator at Monticello, Evie Tolliver, waits anxiously for her mentor to arrive, but he's killed by the same assassin at the Zero Milestone. His heart and the Philosopher's head are displayed as a grisly message on top of the stone, echoing Jefferson's famous head-heart letter. Ducharme and Tolliver, the unknowing heirs to become the next generation of caretakers of the Jefferson Allegiance, team up and must battle the Surgeon to assemble the Cipher and find the Jefferson Allegiance, a document that has kept the balance of power in the United States for over two centuries. The story is a race back through history and the founding of the country. This is the first book in a new series: The Presidential Thrillers, each novel based on a historical puzzle left behind by a President. The Kennedy Endeavor will be released in summer 2012. The Facts The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in May of 1783. A leading member was Alexander Hamilton, and the first President of the Society was George Washington. Thomas Jefferson was not allowed membership. The Society of the Cincinnati is the oldest continuous military society in North America. It has its current headquarters at the Anderson House in downtown Washington, D.C. In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson, well known for his strong opposition to a standing army, established the United State Military Academy, the oldest Military Academy in North America. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia, the first college in the United States to separate religion from education. It has its current headquarters in Philosophical Hall on Liberty Square in Philadelphia. "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson 1787. Critic Reviews: Praise for Bob Mayer: "Mayer had me hooked from the very first page." (Stephen Coonts) "Exciting and authentic. Don't miss this one!" (W.E.B. Griffin) "Fascinating, imaginative and nerve-wracking." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Engaging and well-read If you could sum up The Jefferson Allegiance in three words, what would they be? Gripping, Intriguing, Suspenseful Who was your favorite character and why? The main character (Dusharm) What about Steven Coopers performance did you like? Each character's voice was uniquely different and the voices were consistent throughout the recording.

Genteel Spirits Audiobook by Alice Duncan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alice Duncan) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 05:36:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Genteel Spirits Author: Alice Duncan Narrator: Denice Stradling Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-16 Publisher: Alice Duncan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Genteel Spirits is a wonderful change-of-pace book, thoroughly enjoyable with great writing that is good for the heart and soul! Daisy Gumm Majesty is back and she's up to her ears again. Not only does she have to deal with her husband Billy's declining health and her dog Spike's obedience training, but she's been hired by Lola de la Monica, a fabulously spoiled silent-screen beauty, to be her spiritual advisor on the set of her next picture. As if this wasn't already enough, a friend asks her to find out who's been sending him poison-pen letters. Her problems only multiply when Sam Rotondo, Billy's best friend and Daisy's worst nightmare, is stationed on the same picture set as she! Members Reviews: H urray for Hollywood Daisy gets an assignment with the movie industry. And oh what an assignment. Poison pen letters, secret lifestyles, and spoiled starlets. Oh my! Luckily for Daisy, she has the spirits on her side. Another wonderful book in the Daisy Gumm Majesty series. Great read! I love Daisy Majesty. Denice Stradling gives Daisy the perfect voice as she narrates this latest adventure. Someone is writing threatening letters to the stars of movie being made in Pasadena. Can Daisy stop the letters before she herself is driven to mayhem by the self-centered, demanding leading lady?

The Kings of London Audiobook by William Shaw

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Shaw) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:58:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kings of London Author: William Shaw Narrator: Cameron Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the Swinging Sixties, a battle for the soul of the city is fought between cops and criminals, the corrupt and the corrupted. November 1968. Judy Garland is performing drunk at the Palladium and the city of London is about to catch fire - literally. Summonded to a gas explosion, Detective Sergeant Cathal Breen unearths a shocking discovery beneath the rubble: Mind-bending paintings by Bridget Riley and Peter Blake... and the garroted body of Jacob Pugh, a playboy god in the art world. With Detective Helen Tozer, Breen must infiltrate the artistic demimonde of a volatile and increasingly murderous city. Seen through the eyes of an irresistible pair of detectives, the real London comes in view in The Kings of London: a gritty metropolis thrives in the shadows beyond the spotlights, and all manner of vice is committed in the name of liberation. Members Reviews: Not cutesy-cozy, but not hard-boiled; a delight This second in a series is an excellent mystery, with storylines that hold up for all 13 hours, quirky and well drawn characters, great period setting, some humour. Main character Breen gets slightly darker through his experiences in novels 1 and 2: If the series continues for many instalments, he could became a Rebus! To the squeamish (me): One corpse description near the beginning and one near the end are a little grisly (and as in the first novel, a small passage in the middle could bother sensitive animal lovers). Apart from that, no graphic violence but some good suspense. I work with technology all day, so I welcome older mysteries or period pieces that dont hang on digital devices. And my inner social history geek loves Shaws 68-69 London. Of course the plot is good but secondary to the other elements and is as much about petty office politics and corruption as the BIG corruption described in the blurb -- more about how mundane compromises come in shades of grey. Stewart's narration continues to be excellent EXCEPT that some of his womens voices are too shrill, almost Pythonoesque. As in the first novel, I found this jarring for the first few chapters but then either my ear adjusted or he found a rhythm. I so wish there were a dozen in this series rather than two. I stumbled across the first as a Whispersync bargain and thought Id found more in Kindle, but it appears that the novel is published under different titles in the UK perhaps so shop carefully. I don't usually rate a detective novel 5 stars - but this deserves it as solid, smart entertainment that provokes a little though but no angst. Captures the Atmosphere What did you love best about The Kings of London? I was 17 years old and living in the UK in 1968, and as far as I'm concerned the author captured he atmosphere of Britain at that time perfectly. Coupled with the fact that I really cared about the characters, and the story-line was compelling, I give two thumbs-up for this book. Nice narration too! The dreadful narration couldn't ruin it If you like police procedurals, this is a terrific story, and one that doesn't require that you have read She's Leaving Home, the first in the Breen/Tozer series. It's 1968 in Swinging London, but it's not swinging for Detective Sergeant Cathal Breen.

Whiskey River Audiobook by Loren D. Estleman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Loren D. Estleman) — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:10:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whiskey River Subtitle: Detroit Crime Series, Book 1 Author: Loren D. Estleman Narrator: Dan Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Like nowhere else in America, Detroit flourished during Prohibition. The constant flow of liquor from across the Canadian border made Lake Erie a war zone, and lined the pockets of the men who ran the Purple Gang, the Unione Siciliana, and the Little Jewish Navy. But Prohibition was more than just a boon for gangsters. For newspapermen, it was a dream come true. Its 1928, and the Detroit Times Connie Minor knows every thug, moll, and triggerman south of Eight Mile. Hes drinking rotgut whiskey in a speakeasy on Vernor when he meets Jack Dance for the first time, and watches as the preening young hothead joins Joey Machines mob. Over the next few years, the two mobsters will fight a battle for the soul of Detroits underground, and Connie Minor will be there to cover every shot. Members Reviews: Painful to hear Would you listen to Whiskey River again? Why? No What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? I liked the performance. The fact that he didn't take the time to learn the pronunciation of ANY of the Michigan locations is maddening. It hurt my ears to listen to him pronounce some of them. Street names I grew up knowing were transformed into grotesqueries. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Only the bad pronunciation Check local pronounciation Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Probably not. It was just an ok story Would you be willing to try another book from Loren D. Estleman? Why or why not? maybe Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Dan Butler? Anyone who would bother to check and find out how the landmarks are prounced. For a native Detroiter it was almost painful to listen to. Was Whiskey River worth the listening time? yes Any additional comments? Not pronouncing the names of landmarks and streets correctly really took away from the story. I've noticed this with a lot of audiobooks on Detroit. I've complained to different recording companies with no response. One phone call is all it would take to find out how words are pronounced in a certain area.

The Three Emperors Audiobook by William Dietrich

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Dietrich) — Tue, 06 May 2014 17:49:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Emperors Subtitle: An Ethan Gage Adventure Author: William Dietrich Narrator: William Dufris, Carrington MacDuffie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Venice: Ethan Gage has escaped after surviving the naval battle of Trafalgar. His plan: To circumvent the French Empire and rescue his wife, Astiza, and son, Harry, from imprisonment by a ruthless mystic who seeks revenge for disfigurement, and from an evil dwarf alchemist who experiments with the occult on Prague's Golden Lane. Using death as his ruse, Gage seeks an unlikely ally in the Jewish Napoleonic soldier Gideon Mandel, who saves Ethan's life at Austerlitz, and Gideon's father, Aaron, a rabbi whose knowledge of the legends of the Golem adds another layer to the hunt for the Brazen Head. The three must decipher clues from Durendal, the sword of Roland. Meanwhile, Astiza uses her own research to concoct an explosive escape and find a lost tomb, with their tormentors in relentless pursuit. William Dietrich skillfully weaves intrigue, magic, romance, and danger in a historical thriller that sprints from the fury of the Napoleonic wars to the mystical puzzles of Central Europe, where a medieval machine promises power over the future. Members Reviews: I love the Ethan Gage Series Would you consider the audio edition of The Three Emperors to be better than the print version? Why would you ask me this question this is all preference and I prefer audible with books, such as these Any additional comments? I love the Ethan Gage serious, it's the new Indiana Jones, but even better!!! Love the historical fiction part, as well as all the other character development. The ONLY bummer is I'm about done with the series, only one more book to go...If you haven't read the Ethan Gage series, get on board, you'll love the adventure and ride... Up there with the others This books leaps from one adventure and historical event to the next without taking a breath in between. Good swashbuckling fun with dungeons, battles, sword play, musketry and death defying acts. Slightly different with using two narrators one being a woman, I found this a little difficult to warm to as it changed the pace. I also found the dungeon section slow moving and a little boring. The villains needed to be a little more human with perhaps comedy or a silly weakness thrown in but lets hope William Dietrich throws another Ehtan Gage Adventure together as if you are up to this book, you are probably hooked. Now if you were to put this into a film interpretation, perhaps Matthew McConaughey would be perfect, unless he thinks he a little too old to play Ethan.

The Lodger Audiobook by Marie Belloc Lowndes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marie Belloc Lowndes) — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 11:04:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lodger Author: Marie Belloc Lowndes Narrator: Peter Newcombe Joyce Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Assembled Stories Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Inspired by the Ripper murders of 25 years before, Belloc Lowndes wrote this story in 1913, a gripping claustrophobic tale describing the impact on an impecunious ageing couple, the Buntings, when an eccentric stranger comes to stay as lodger. Mr Sleuth is a good guest, pays handsomely and in advance, needs very little looking after and seems to be a harmless gentleman. But when the murderous exploits of a serial killer known only as 'The Avenger' start occurring closer to home, Mrs Bunting begins to worry about her guest, his curious experiments and nocturnal habits. The tension is held throughout and the real identity of the culprit is not fully exposed until the close of an excellent psychological thriller packed with horror and suspense. Members Reviews: What a Fun, Enjoyable Read! I really enjoyed this book. Misty, spooky, foggy Victorian London with all the strange, intriguing case details of a Sherlock Holmes story, plus the cast of characters reminiscent of Charles Dickens himself, bits of tongue-in-cheek humor thrown in here and there. Really enjoyed this tale, well worth the listen!

St. Peters Fair Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:57:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: St. Peters Fair Subtitle: The Fourth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Johanna Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1139, there is a pause in the civil war racking the country, and St. Peters Fair promises to bring some much-needed gaiety to Shrewsburythat is, until the dead body of a wealthy merchant is found in the river Severn. Was Thomas of Bristol the victim of murderous thieves? If so, why were his valuables abandoned nearby? Brother Cadfael, that shrewd but kindly monk, offers to help the merchants lovely niece, Emma. But as he searches for the killer, Thomas of Bristols wares are ransacked and two more men are murdered. Emma almost certainly knows more than she is telling, and others will soon discover this, too. Cadfael desperately races to save the young girl, knowing that in a country at war with itself, betrayal can come from any directionand even good intentions can kill. Critic Reviews: Each addition to the series is a joy. Long may the Chronicles continue. (USA Today) Wonderful history lessons wrapped up in a mystery and served with style and grace. (Cincinnati Post) Members Reviews: Classic Cadfael Brother Cadfael is a monk and herbalist/healer in a 12th-century Benedictine abbey on the border of England and Wales--an historically accurate location whose ruins can still be visited. The novels are set during a time of civil war and unrestas two cousins, Steven and Matilda (the Empress Maud) compete for England's throne. This series, published between 1977 and its author's death in 1995, helped launch the "historical sleuth" genre of mysteries. As with many series, the early-middle entries (Chronicles 3-8 in my opinion) seem to me to be the strongest. This entry, Chronicle 4, is one of my favorites. There is an embarrassment of riches on Audible when it comes to narrator choice for this series. Patrick Tull, best known for his splendid narrations of the Aubrey/Maturin nautical novels, is an excellent choice for the "monastic" atmosphere of the series. But since Cadfael's stories lack the action of Aubrey's sea battles and political intrigues, Tull's low-key (if forceful) presentation can become soporific. Sir Derek Jacobi played the title role in the BBC dramatizations. Stephen Thorne is a classic English reader; his presentations are faultless, but not compelling. Then there's Johanna Ward. It may seem strange to have a woman narrate these stories, in which almost all the major characters are male. But I found her reading to be highly enjoyable, moving faster and with more energy than other versions of these stories I've listened to. Whichever narrator you choose, if you like classic historical mysteries with lots of period ambience, you should enjoy these books. Classic Cadfael Brother Cadfael is a monk and herbalist/healer in a 12th-century Benedictine abbey on the border of England and Wales--an historically accurate location whose ruins can still be visited. The novels are set during a time of civil war and unrestas two cousins, Steven and Matilda (the Empress Maud) compete for England's throne. This series, published between 1977 and its author's death in 1995, helped launch the "historical sleuth" genre of mysteries. As with many series, the early-middle entries (Chronicles 3-8 in my opinion) seem to me to be the strongest.

A Grave Concern Audiobook by Susanna Gregory

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susanna Gregory) — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:08:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Grave Concern Subtitle: The Twenty Second Chronicle of Matthew Bartholomew Author: Susanna Gregory Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Identifying the murderer of the Chancellor of the university is not the only challenge facing physician Matthew Bartholomew. Many of his patients have been made worse by the ministrations of a 'surgeon' recently arrived from Nottingham, his sister is being rooked by the mason she has commissioned to build her husband's tomb and his friend, Brother Michael, has been offered a bishopric which will cause him to leave Cambridge. Brother Michael, keen to leave the university in good order, is determined that the new Chancellor will be a man of his choosing. The number of contenders putting themselves forward for election threatens to get out of control, then more deaths in mysterious circumstances make it appear that someone is taking extreme measures to manipulate the competition. With passions running high and a bold killer at large, both Bartholomew and Brother Michael fear the very future of the university is at stake. Members Reviews: Excellent series, looking for more in audio What made the experience of listening to A Grave Concern the most enjoyable? Susanna Gregory has developed an excellent series, maintaining certain enjoyable and evolving characters throughout the series while always introducing new people, new history to the story. Who was your favorite character and why? Matthew, the complexity of his character grows. Would you listen to another book narrated by David Thorpe? Not sure; there was rather a lot of what seemed like over-dramatization - as much as I loved the story, I was tempted to fast forward through some of the more emotional scenes. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Greed. politics, and scheming... a historical curriculum. Any additional comments? I do hope audiobooks of the earlier books in this series are done, especially if they are narrated by Andrew Wincott. Poor reading Excellent story brilliant research spoils by very disjointed reading with confusing voices all rather similar spoils flow of story trying to differentiate between them.

Sharpe's Gold: The Destruction of Almeida, August 1810 Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 03:04:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharpe's Gold: The Destruction of Almeida, August 1810 Subtitle: The Sharpe Series, Book 9 Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: Rupert Farley Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-14 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Captain Sharpe's task is to recover from a feared guerilla leader the gold Wellington so desperately needs.The enemy he faces strikes terror into the hearts of all around - a renegade guerilla band whose leader has a particular loathing for Sharpe, who has stolen his woman. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. Critic Reviews: "Sharpe and his creator are national treasures." (Sunday Telegraph) "Bernard Cornwell is a literary miracle. Year after year, hail, rain, snow, war and political upheavals fail to prevent him from producing the most entertaining and readable historical novels of his generation." (Daily Mail) "Cornwell's narration is quite masterly and supremely well-researched." (Observer) "The best battle scenes of any writer I've ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive." (George R.R. Martin) Members Reviews: Theresa In the books this is where we meet Theresa, Sharpes tv love. But the story is more, greed, desperation, fight and flight, and a decision of huge morality. Expertly written, each chapter leading to more intensity. Richard Sharpe is a great hero, but he has friends willing to follow him, and from theses characters we learn snippets of history which show the detailed research taken before writing even starts.This then shows why Cornwell has been the master of historical fiction for nearly half a century. Another classic You always know with Cornwell what you are going to get. This is Cornwell at his best. Dig in! Sharpe's Gold Great story with admiral research. Must say the ending sagged somewhat. Didn't like the bed hopping part. It made Sharpe somewhat shallow. Overall it was a good and interesting story Sharpest gold Another great read by Mr Corwell. I felt some of the chapters were a bit of a specie filler but over all it is dam good read. Sharpe's At It Again! This series is simply great stuff, real Boys' Own style adventures and Sharpe's Gold is no exception. Sharpe is drawn like a magnet to history's most explosive moments and no more so than in this one. This is a man who can take on all manner of enemies at long odds and come up trumps, though often at personal cost to himself. This time he's sent on an impossible mission and in El Catholico he meets a charismatic and stylish partisan who is as deadly as Sharpe himself. Of course, this is Sharpe, a man who can march for days in high temperatures without a wash and still have more luck with the opposite sex than most people do in their best togs in the UKs clubs and bars on a Saturday night! Cornwell could make millions more revealing how he does it! In reality, if you've enjoyed the previous eight books in the series and want some more then Sharpe's Gold hits the spot!

The Butterfly Twins Audiobook by Mark Sublette

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Sublette) — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 03:17:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Butterfly Twins Subtitle: A Charles Bloom Murder Mystery, Book 5 Author: Mark Sublette Narrator: Milton Bagby Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Elephant Audiobooks Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the fifth book in the Charles Bloom Murder Mystery series.... Prehistoric pots worth millions hidden on a high cliff in Wupatki National Monument hold vital clues to prehistoric agriculture and migrations - and to Santa Fe art dealer Charles Bloom's own future. To ensure his family's safety, Bloom must uncover the meaning of a pot-hunter's plunder, expose an unethical international gallery owner, and solve a 1,000-year-old mystery that centers on his Canyon Road art gallery. Unbeknownst to Bloom, Juan de Oñate's Santa Fe governorship 400 years earlier has seemingly unstoppable life-and-death implications for his wife, Navajo weaver Rachael Yellowhorse. For all to survive, Bloom and Lieutenant Billy Poh of the Santa Fe Police Department must come to grips with a historical quagmire and stop the cascade of atrocities from landing directly on Bloom's front porch. Members Reviews: One of the Best in the Series This is another great book in the Charles Bloom Series. I would recommend all of the books in this series, especially if you like Santa Fe and the Southwest in general. You can tell the author knows his subject matter, especially Southwest Native American history/prehistory and art. There are a few minor mistakes or oversights in editing, but to me they did not detract from my enjoyment of the novel. True contemporary southwest. All about the community of precious indigenous arts and crafts. Well written. Weâre excessively fond of this Bloom series because itâs about our hometown (Santa Fe, NM). Bloom catches all the details just right. We enjoy the plots and sub-plots. Weâve visited most all the places he describes and met the same sorts of folks. True to life, down to earth, gripping. Worth reading them all, to get to know the characters. (Oh, and I especially like the harmonious and relevant photo placed at the beginning of each chapter.) You can not take it with you The butterfly twins are an intriguing mystery that tell the story of sacred Native American people . How they lived and how there remains can benefit all south west Tribes . Unique Story Spoiler alert - mother defends right for conjoined twin daughters to remain with tribe by focusing on their uniqueness being a blessing and not a curse. Interesting blend of storytelling set in the ancient and modern worlds. Another Charles Bloom Mystery Masterpiece I'm hooked. The Indian lady at the Toadlena Trading Post recommended Mark Sublett to me. This particular book - Butterfly Twins - was the 4th in the series that I've read and the best. Plot is intriguing a good convoluted trail through the mystery. Good historical references and his description of life in Santa Fe, NM, is so good, you can smell the Pinion smoke in the air.

The Executioner of St Paul's Audiobook by Susanna Gregory

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susanna Gregory) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:40:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Executioner of St Paul's Author: Susanna Gregory Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The plague raging through London in 1665 has emptied the city. The only people left are those too poor to flee or those who selflessly struggle to control the contagion and safeguard the capital's future. Amongst them, though, are those prepared to risk their health for money - those who sell dubious 'cures' and hawk food at wildly inflated prices. Also amongst them are those who hold in their hands the future of the city's most iconic building - St Paul's Cathedral. The handsome edifice is crumbling from decades of neglect and indecision, giving the current custodians a stark choice: repair or demolish. Both sides have fanatical adherents who have been fighting each other since the Civil Wars. Large sums of money have disappeared, major players have mysteriously vanished, and then an unidentified skeleton is discovered in another man's grave. A reluctant Chaloner returns to London to investigate, only to discover that someone is determined to thwart him by any means - by bullet, poison or bludgeon - and he fears he has very little time to identify the culprits before he becomes yet another victim in the battle for the cathedral's future. Members Reviews: Yet another great book from Suzanne Gregory Having read the first two paperbacks in this series and loved them both. I thought I would try an audio version of another to see if it was as good as actually reading it for my self. I was delighted with the range of voices the reader creates for each character and found it did not spoil my own imagined characters but put sound to them and made them more real than I had expected. Love the book, love narrative and looking forward to the next one. In fact I may get the whole series including the tow paperbacks I have already read. Wish I had tried this first. the executioner of st. pauls th i enjoyed this book very much, the storyline was good and i was drawn into the plot and got a good feeling for london in the midst of a terrble plague and the intrigues of the time. Another great listen This a Challoner story ...so why isn't it linked to the rest? However it does convey how claustrophobic London must have been when closed off by the plague. An intreguing tale well narrated ...dont change the narrator his is voice now firmly linked in my head with Thomas Challoner The executioner of st Paul's Very enjoyable story line and interesting and historical opening the story and corruption of the time Just as much fun as usual Always enjoy Susanna Gregory's tohnge in cheek styke. Plenty of twists and turns with main characters getting embroiled in unlikely events but always coming out on top.

The Last Roman: Honour Audiobook by Jack Ludlow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Ludlow) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:44:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Roman: Honour Author: Jack Ludlow Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Justinian, the Byzantine emperor, is desperate to revive the empire's glory. Among his actions to this effect is the dispatch of his brave general, Belisaurius, to fight the Persians in the East. But Justinian fights paranoia and grows concerned that Belisaurius will become a threat to his power and person.

Blood Alone Audiobook by James R. Benn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James R. Benn) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:11:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Alone Subtitle: A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery Author: James R. Benn Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Billy Boyle awakens in a field hospital in Sicily with amnesia. In his pocket is a yellow silk handkerchief embroidered with the initial L. Gradually he remembers: he has been sent ashore in advance of the troops with this token from Lucky Luciano to contact the head of the Sicilian Mafia. But he must also thwart a murderous band of counterfeiters of Army scrip led by Vito Genovese. Members Reviews: The best yet The mystery is not as well developed in this 3rd BB book, but the literary value is the best of the 3. All 3 are extremely well written. The events of the 1st 2 books are important in this one, so it's best to read them in order.

La hija del sol [The Daughter of the Sun] Audio Libro por Nacho Ares

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nacho Ares) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:08:59 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> Título: La hija del sol [The Daughter of the Sun] Autor: Nacho Ares Narrador: Manuel Sañudo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 16 hrs and 15 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-14-17 Editor: Sonolibro Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Resumen del editor: La próspera y alegre capital del imperio egipcio, Uaset, casi mil años a. C. está sufriendo uno de los peores momentos de su historia. Una plaga está exterminando a la población. Los sacerdotes del culto de Amón, corruptos y manipuladores, quieren sacar partido de la situación, parapetados siempre tras sus privilegios.Es en esta situación que Akhenatón decide cambiar completamente la cultura religiosa y su influencia sobre la sociedad egipcia. Para desposeer de privilegios y prebendas a los sacerdotes de Amón, el primer paso será encontrar un lugar donde el faraón pueda establecer su nueva residencia y la de la corte, para después fundar el nuevo culto al dios Atón, que será la personificación divina del sol.Entonces empezará una batalla entre los sacerdotes de Amón que se resistirán por todos los medios a perder su estatus frente al faraón que junto con su mujer Nefertiti intentará instaurar el nuevo orden en la ciudad de Amarna. Con la maestría de un narrador experto, Nacho Ares egiptólogo de reconocido prestigio hace llegar hasta nosotros la historia de las polémicas figuras de Akhenaton y Nefertiti, en su instauración del monoteísmo, aunque fuera de forma efímera, en Egipto. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

An Act of Mercy Audiobook by J. J. Durham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. J. Durham) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 01:12:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Act of Mercy Author: J. J. Durham Narrator: Rupert Bates Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A thrilling tale of murder and intrigue in Victorian London, featuring Detective Harry Pilgrim. Perfect for fans of Ripper Street and The Mangle Street Murders. London, 1850. A city of contrasts. Of scientific marvels, poverty, disease and death. When Detective Sergeant Harry Pilgrim (one of London's first police detectives) discovers the corpse of a woman in a Hackney cab, the case seems straightforward - until the only suspect is found murdered in his cell. Pilgrim is hindered in his investigation by his own dark past - a dead son and a missing wife - and also by the well-meaning interference of Charles Dickens, who is serialising Pilgrim's adventures in his journal Household Words. The case turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse. But who is the cat and who the mouse?

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Innsmouth Whaler Audiobook by Christian Klaver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Christian Klaver) — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 06:50:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Innsmouth Whaler Subtitle: The Supernatural Casefiles of Sherlock Holmes Author: Christian Klaver Narrator: William Kirby Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-15 Publisher: Christian Klaver Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: From the Supernatural Case Files of Sherlock Holmes: Many of Holmes's more fantastic cases have yet to see publication, since their grotesque and outré nature would have stretched the reader's sensibilities beyond any normal boundaries. They are, in a word, unbelievable, and I have held these cases in abeyance at Holmes' request to protect both his reputation and my own small credibility as narrator. But the time has come to reveal them, per Holmes's instructions. I follow these instructions faithfully and humbly, and let my readers judge if we have done wrong to withhold them for as long as we did. - John H. Watson, M.D. Holmes and Watson encounter sinister dealings with an American ship from the town of Innsmouth comes to England in pursuit of an implacable revenge. Members Reviews: John H. Watson, Vampire This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? This is not a book for Sherlockiana fans, or Lovecraftians, but if you like weird for weirdness sake, it might be up your alley. What could Christian Klaver have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? The writing could have used a little tightening, and more familiarity with the Holmes canon and Lovecraftian style. What do you think the narrator could have done better? More familiarity with the text could have helped. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I was very disappointed by this. It seemed lazy, and not at all in the style of Holmes or Lovecraft. Any additional comments? Poor writing and a lazy plot does not make this an enjoyable listen, but fans of the supernatural might find it interesting.

A Ship Must Die Audiobook by Douglas Reeman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Reeman) — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:21:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Ship Must Die Author: Douglas Reeman Narrator: David Rintoul Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: January, 1944. When the British light cruiser Andromeda arrives at Williamstown naval dockyard to be handed over to the Royal Australian Navy, she is already a legend - having earned her young captain, Richard Blake, the Victoria Cross in her last victory against overwhelming odds in the Mediterranean. Blake has grown to love Andromeda, so has few regrets when he is unexpectedly told to retain his command with a British and Australian ships company. At this crucial time of the war, with the Allies advancing on almost every front, comes the startling news that a heavily armed German raider is at large in the Indian Ocean, stalking supply ships and destroying any unescorted vessel. As the toll of lives and ships mounts, Blake is ordered to seek out and destroy the raider - the ship which must die. Members Reviews: SOAP OPERA What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I WAS LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE.LIKE MANY OF HIS OTHER BOOKS IT IS MORE SOAP OPERA.I HAVE TRIED A FEW AS I AM DISABLED AUDIO BOOKS ARE GREAT.BUT THIS IS MY LAST WITH THIS AUTHOR..SAME AS ANOTHER AUTHOR SAME PERSON What could Douglas Reeman have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? MORE ACTIO .LESS SOAP Did the narration match the pace of the story? OK You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? VERY FEW A Ship Must Die For some obscure reason I have been an avid reader/listener of both The Douglas Reeman and Alexander Kent series of books - I don'think I have missed any of them. I say obscure reason because they always seem to follow the same pattern which includes the "love interest" for the main character. However, the plot here is as always very well researched and the book offers the normal, enjoyable if slightly predictable escapism. I would not, however, want this personal review to be construed as criticism in any way. If it were, I would not keep returning for more of the same! Having only recently converted to Audible I am absolutely very pleased to have found a new "reading" experience. The quality is exceptional and David Rintoul's narration is first class. I listen to audio books while I am working and I am delighted to be able to recommend audible to any potential listener. Good action. Excellent narration once again. Good story line with plenty of action sequences. Well worth reading.

Empire of Silver Audiobook by Conn Iggulden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Conn Iggulden) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:50:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empire of Silver Author: Conn Iggulden Narrator: Stephen Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-10 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The eagerly awaited 4th novel in the bestselling Conqueror series, continuing the life and adventures of the mighty Khan dynasty. Genghis Khan is dead, but his legend and his legacy live on. His son Ogedai has built a white city on a great plain and made a capital for the new nation. Now the armies have gathered to see which of Genghis' sons has the strength to be khan. The Mongol empire has been at peace for two years, but whoever survives will face the formidable might of their great enemy, Chinas Song dynasty. The great leader Tsubodai sweeps into the west: through Russia, over the Carpathian mountains and into Hungary. The Templar knights have been broken and there is no king or army to stop him reaching France. But at the moment of Tsubodai's greatest triumph, as his furthest scouts reach the northern mountains of Italy, Tsubodai must make a decision that will change the course of history forever. Members Reviews: A good continuation of an epic story The story is slow to start when compared to the thrilling third installment in the series but it does finish strong. a good story, well read and very enjoyable. A good story, well read and highly enjoyable. I would listen to it again just for fun. Informative This book is neither 'boring', nor does it have 'too many names', as another reviewer would have you believe. It is an informative and interesting follow-up to the first three books in the series and provides a satisfying end to the story, as well as a view of the future of 'the Nation'. Of course, it lacks the central figure of Genghis Khan and thus a focal point. Like the Mongol Empire itself, the various strands of the story diverge. The book is therefore probably not suited to listeners who like a one-layered, plot-driven story. My own criticism is that it is not as well written as the first book in the series in particular. It is, however, superbly read by the inimitable Stephen Thorne whose work I have admired since his rendering of Mary Stewart's 'Merlin Trilogy'. In my view the whole series allows the reader a view of the Mongols which is refreshingly different from that normally found in Western history books, and 'The Empire of Silver' is both worth hearing in its own right, and as a conclusion to the earlier three. Good, but could have been five star! Good follow on book from the Genghis Khan trilogy. I think it would be pretty hard to top the first three which are excellent. I wouldn't recommend this book without reading/listening to the first three in sequence though. The book is intended to stand alone in it's own right, but would I think confuse the reader/listener a little. The characters are more real having read the previous books. Bizarre accents...... The third reader in this series and they get progressively worse. The Chinese characters in this are voiced with accents that can best be described as comical, at worst borderline racist! The stories themselves however remain strong.

Buried Too Deep Audiobook by Jane Finnis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jane Finnis) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:40:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buried Too Deep Subtitle: An Aurelia Marcella Mystery Author: Jane Finnis Narrator: Rebecca Rogers Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When the farmer dies, the twins head for the coast to return the man to his family and to check out a nearby shipwreck. Gallic sea-raiders are suspected of stealing the wreck's valuable official cargo and of killing the farmer. As long-buried grudges between the natives and the Roman colonists are revived, feuding escalates to outright terrorism. A subtle, personal agenda seems to be at work as well - one or more parties may have hired the Gauls to orchestrate the violence. Members Reviews: Truly awful Save your money. Awful simplistic writing with every characterisation a cliche. I gritted my teeth and listened for one hour but it didn't improve.

Covenant with Hell Audiobook by Priscilla Royal

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Priscilla Royal) — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:44:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Covenant with Hell Subtitle: A Medieval Mystery, Book 10 Author: Priscilla Royal Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In the spring of 1277, Prioress Eleanor goes on a pilgrimage to a famous East Anglian shrine. There are rumors that King Edward may also visit the shrine soon to seek God's blessing for his invasion of Wales. Lurking in this sacred place, however, is an assassin hoping to murder a king. Soon after Prioress Eleanor and Brother Thomas arrive, a nun falls to her death from the priory bell tower. Brother Thomas finds the body, and the pair quickly grasp that this nun's death was not an accident. The circumstances point to murder, but this slaying is further tainted with treason. Among the pilgrims, merchants, and religious, too many betray an interest in this death - including a canny street child. At least one of them is most certainly a killer. Can Prioress Eleanor and Brother Thomas succeed in exposing the assassin, or will they also fall victim to the one who has made a covenant with hell? Members Reviews: ... in this series were a little bit of a disappointment to me SPOILER ALERT the last couple books in this series were a little bit of a disappointment to me, not by how they were written or their plots, which were all very good. What bothered me was it seemed as if Brother Thomas's journey to acceptance of his sexual orientation was being abandoned or diverted. I'm happy to say that is definitely not the case in "Covenant With Hell." I won't go into detail, but something does "happen" when he meets another man who finds him very attractive and Thomas discovers that he feels something for the other man, but is still not totally sure about it, and of course their time together is way too short. Will they meet again? Possibly not, but I feel it's not impossible. The other major milestone for Thomas is that he finally realizes that he is "over" his former best friend, lover, and betrayer. There are still numerous obstacles in his way, but it really seems to me as if the gates have opened for Thomas to finally discover who and what he is. Satisfying read It's not easy to sustain the quality of writing over an extended series of books. Fortunately for readers Ms Royal has developed the ability to keep us interested. Digression: I met her once at Historical Novel Society conference in San Diego and misread her name a 'Princess Royal.' I later learned my mistake, but I like my version better. The complex relationship between Brother Thomas, a gay monk, and his affectionate Prioress Eleanor is skillfully furthered in each book. Founded on mutual respect, their connection with each other grows over time. I don't read mysteries for the puzzle, so I don't pay much attention to who is killed and who does the killing, so I don't remember much about the plot. It's the characters, even the minor ones, that keep bringing me back to the series. On to #11, with #12 waiting in the wings. Not enough atmosphere, still good read I fell in love with this series. It stepped right into the shoes of the late author Margaret Frazer for me. This book did seem to be an excellent story line, great ideas and put well, however, and there was a however, it did not seem to set the sense of place and time that previous novels did so well. A lot of the plot took place in conversation, either between characters or in their own minds.

They All Love Jack Audiobook by Bruce Robinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bruce Robinson) — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 11:08:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They All Love Jack Subtitle: Busting the Ripper Author: Bruce Robinson Narrator: Phil Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: For over 100 years, the mystery of Jack the Ripper has been a source of unparalleled fascination and horror, spawning an army of obsessive theorists and endless volumes purporting to finally reveal the identity of the brutal murderer who terrorized Victorian England. But what if there was never really any mystery at all? What if the Ripper was always hiding in plain sight, deliberately leaving a trail of clues to his identity for anyone who cared to look while cynically mocking those who were supposedly attempting to bring him to justice? In They All Love Jack, the award-winning film director and screenwriter Bruce Robinson exposes the cover-up that enabled one of history's most notorious serial killers to remain at large. More than 12 years in the writing, this is no mere radical reinterpretation of the Jack the Ripper legend and an enthralling hunt for the killer. A literary high-wire act reminiscent of Tom Wolfe or Hunter S. Thompson, it is an expressionistic journey through the cesspools of late-Victorian society: a phantasmagoria of highly placed villains, hypocrites, and institutionalized corruption. A Polemic forensic investigation and panoramic portrait of an age, underpinned by deep scholarship and delivered in Robinson's inimitably vivid and scabrous prose, They All Love Jack is an absolutely riveting and unique book, demolishing the theories of generations of self-appointed experts - the so-called Ripperologists - to make clear, at last, who really did it and, more important, how he managed to get away with it for so long. Members Reviews: not as much about Jack the ripper this 20+ hour audiobook is less about Jack the ripper, and more about the authors candidate for the identity, James Michael Maybrick. the content regarding JTR could easily have been cut down to a handful hours. The book revolves around James Maybrick, his associates, and sometimes people only vaguely related to him, and not at all to JTR. the authors theories are presented in a form that reminds me of a political debate. presenting everything as fact, while condemning or mocking other theories. Sometimes presented rather arrogantly and condescending. Some of the theories are quite interesting, while others seem to be grabbing at straws, built on wishful thinking or assumptions. This is more a book about Maybrick, free masonry, and the police in London around the time of the JTR events. If you want this book based on your interest in JTR. Don't! I would suggest a better use of your time is to Google "James Michael Maybrick + jack the ripper" and get your info that way. The book has far too much side-info, and non related facts and/or fictions to be worth it. however, the book isn't a complete waste, it's interesting on another level. Think of it akin to start watching the movie "one hour photo" because "Robin Williams is a funny guy". you would be disappointed, not because the movie isn't good, but because you expected something else. in summary : interesting book, but too much filler to be worth it purely as a JTR theory book. Google the theory, or hope for a severely abridged version Bogged down in a rambling argument This book isn't really for people who are interested in true crime or learning more about Jack the Ripper.

The Jupiter Myth Audiobook by Lindsey Davis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lindsey Davis) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:59:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jupiter Myth Subtitle: Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries Author: Lindsey Davis Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Marcus was hoping for a relaxed visit to Britannia. But things turn serious at the scene of a murder. King Togidubnus has been stuffed down a bar-room well - leading to a diplomatic situation which Marcus must resolve. ©2004 Lindsey Davis (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: My Favorite This is definitely my favorite in the series so far. It is absolutely packed with action, and less cliche. This series is often hit and miss but this title contains the characters at their most likable placed in incredibly interesting situations. Christian Rodska, the narrator, continues to be excellent and add great charm and color to these mysteries. Love this series! I have read and re-read the books, and now am having fun listening to them on audio. Great narration! These novels have a little bit of something for everyone- they're good mysteries, they're an interesting look at the Roman Empire, and the main character is funny. Smart, but also light and entertaining. So far there has only been one book in the series I haven't absolutely loved. So-so I've enjoyed this series before, but this is not the jewel in the crown. The plot is sloppy and there is a lot of explication to make up for it. There are some really enjoyable books in the series. enjoyable and engaging mystery loved the narrator. one of the best Falco books I've listened to so far! Continues in same vein The usual competent novel that continues earlier characters and the "career path" of Falco. Gently teaches about Roman Britain without being too obvious. Can be read as a stand alone but better if you've read earlier novels. Another enjoyable read.

The Witchfinder's Sister Audiobook by Beth Underdown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Beth Underdown) — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:21:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Witchfinder's Sister Author: Beth Underdown Narrator: Lucy Brownhill, Roy McMillan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Witchfinder's Sister by Beth Underdown, read by Lucy Brownhill and Roy McMillan. It's 1645. When Alice Hopkins' husband dies in a tragic accident, she returns to the small Essex town of Manningtree, where her brother Matthew still lives. But home is no longer a place of safety. Matthew has changed, and there are rumours spreading through the town: whispers of witchcraft, and of a great book, in which he is gathering women's names. To what lengths will Matthew's obsession drive him? And what choice will Alice make when she finds herself at the very heart of his plan? Critic Reviews: "Vivid and terrifying." (Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train) "A richly told and utterly compelling tale, with shades of Hilary Mantel." (Kate Hamer) "Anyone who liked Cecilia Ekback's Wolf Winter is going to love this.... [It's] about tiny braveries and small courage...a real David and Goliath story, but far less straightforward." (Natasha Pulley, author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street) "A tense, surprising and elegantly-crafted novel. The Witchfinder's Sister is a gripping exploration of the dark and twisted roots of seventeenth-century paranoia." (Ian McGuire, author of The North Water) "Beth Underdown grips us from the outset and won't let go...at once a feminist parable and an old-fashioned, check-twice-under-the-bed thriller." (Patrick Gale, author of Notes from an Exhibition) "Beth Underdown cleverly creates a compelling atmosphere of dread and claustrophobia.... Even from the distance of nearly four hundred years, her Matthew Hopkins is a genuinely frightening monster." (Kate Riordan, author of The Girl in the Photograph) "Superb: dark, terrifying and utterly compelling." (Tracy Borman) Members Reviews: Rather long . Interesting but it could have been two hours shorter. ( And could almost everyone read in 1647 ? ) Good read! A highly atmospheric historical drama about the witch trials in England, based on the practices of a true witch hunter in the mid 1600's. Great Read Well worth a read, clever and believable account of a chilling time in history showing how quickly human beings can turn against themselves. Excellent Narrator. Brilliant Just couldn't stop listening. Great research went into this book. Read beautifully . Best book I have listened to in ages. Expertly researched! This is a fantastic read if a somewhat slow burner. I was so glad I stayed with it as it is intensely compelling from half way through the book. Based heavily on true, if shameful, events in English history, The Witchfinders Sister is deeply moving and demonstrates the lack of justice available for women during the 17th Century. However, this is not a historical tract but a novel and Beth Underdown doesn't fail in her duty to portray all the hallmarks necessary in hooking the reader in and telling a story whilst staying true to the historical research. Not easy to do but expertly accomplished. The narrator, Lucy Brownhill, does a magnificent job in telling the story. I love her voice and could listen to it all day.

Friar Tuck and the Christmas Devil Audiobook by Steven A. McKay

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven A. McKay) — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 21:09:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Friar Tuck and the Christmas Devil Author: Steven A. McKay Narrator: Nick Ellsworth Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-15 Publisher: Steven A. McKay Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: December, 1323 AD - Holly and ivy decorate the houses while voices are raised in song, but the Christmas cheer is tempered by terror this festive season, as demons haunt a small English village. Strange thefts; cloven hoof-prints in the snow; a house burned to the ground. Something evil stalks the icy streets of Brandesburton and former mercenary Tuck must find out what, before it's too late. As he sets out to solve the mystery the friar prays his faith will protect him. His faith...and his great quarterstaff, for he knows full well - the Devil makes no deals.... This brand new novella from the best-selling author of the Forest Lord series will delight and entertain historical fiction fans looking to escape the madness of Christmas shopping for a little while. Grab a mince pie, warm some mulled wine, and join Friar Tuck on this snowy adventure! Members Reviews: Great performance of a grand story. Would you consider the audio edition of Friar Tuck and the Christmas Devil to be better than the print version? Nick Ellsworth delivers a first rate performance of Good Friar's Christmas adventure and I find his Tuck voice to be a perfect match to this wonderful short story. The read alone is great and the listen now makes the story that much better. What did you like best about this story? I find McKay's "Tuck" character to be the best of the many Tucks produced over the years. Most realistic in manner and his back story puts him in the context of the outlaw model with a most complete and believable grounding. Have you listened to any of Nick Ellsworths other performances before? How does this one compare? I have enjoyed listening to all of the McKay stories as read by Nick Ellsworth. Mr. Ellsworth gives each story a life in voice that enhances every aspect of the adventure. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The manner in which Tuck relates to the young brother and sister as an understanding friend and fellow outlaw brings an element of humanity to his character which warms the story to just the right degree. Not what I expected I was hoping for a bit more scary/threatening type of story line, but alas, it was not meant to be. I guess I was expecting a Krampuus type character but nothing like that even remotely occurs in this story. Excellent narration though! Wonderful story for Christmas This story gave me more of a feeling of Christmas than any other. This is a perfect Christmas tale about a character who has been fondly thought of for centuries. I liked the medieval superstitions which gave the story lots of atmosphere. It is warm, witty, and touching, with some appropriately included violence. The hardness of life comes across as the writer puts you right there in 14th century northern England. Despite seven hundred years of distance in time, you feel the characters are folks just like us. I felt the cold and the hardship with them. The author's comments at the end of the story were uplifting and funny. I will be playing the story to my family today, and I am sure it will become an annual tradition in our house, as the writer suggests. Merry Christmas. Great Christmas tale Typical McKay. Action, good characters and a lightness of touch that makes his writing such fun.

The Crescent Spy Audiobook by Michael Wallace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Wallace) — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 09:26:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crescent Spy Author: Michael Wallace Narrator: Rosemary Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Writing under a man's name, Josephine Breaux is the finest reporter at Washington's Morning Clarion. Using her wit and charm, she never fails to get the scoop on the latest Union and Confederate activities. But when a rival paper reveals her true identity, accusations of treason fly. Despite her claims of loyalty to the Union, she is arrested as a spy and traitor. To Josephine's surprise, she's whisked away to the White House, where she learns that President Lincoln himself wishes to use her cunning and skill for a secret mission in New Orleans that could hasten the end of the war. For Josephine, though, this mission threatens to open old wounds and expose dangerous secrets. In the middle of the most violent conflict the country has ever seen, can one woman overcome the treacherous secrets of her past in order to secure her nation's future? Members Reviews: The crescent spy Any additional comments? Good strong female character, The story is about US History and the war between the North and South, good steady story line, interesting and entertaining. Good audiobook The Crescent Spy Rosemary Benson's reading of The Crescent Spy had me on the edge of my seat. Voicing so many characters and accents in my minds eye I was at a movie. Can't wait to buy another one of her narrations. Listened to many books where the narrates, she was acting out all the parts. Thank you so much for bring Michael Wallace's book to life. Great book Really enjoyed this book! The narration was excellent. Michael Wallace's writing placed me in the middle of the Civil War. The Crescent Spy The Crescent Spy was was a well told story set during the American Civil War. The principle character, Josephine Broh a young gifted writer at first thought to be a Confederate spy was recruited by the Pinkerton Agency to gather information that will turn the ride of the war. This Civil War thriller by Michael Wallace was brilliantly told and performed by Rosemary Benson. Excellent US Civil War novel The protagonist in The Crescent Spy is young journalist Josephine Breaux. Most of the novel, all except the first few chapters, is located in New Orleans where Breaux was a journalist with a local newspaper while also serving as a spy for the US government. The novel ends soon after the fall of New Orleans to Union forces. Author Michael Wallace does a great job of character development with Breaux. It is a superb historical fiction novel. The narration is very well done.

The Bughouse Affair Audiobook by Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcia Muller) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:46:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bughouse Affair Subtitle: A Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery, Book 1 Author: Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini Narrator: Nick Sullivan, Meredith Mitchell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In The Bughouse Affair, this first of a new series of lighthearted historical mysteries set in 1890s San Francisco, former Pinkerton operative Sabina Carpenter and her detective partner, ex-Secret Service agent John Quincannon, undertake what initially appear to be two unrelated investigations. Sabina's case involves the hunt for a ruthless lady "dip" who uses fiendish means to relieve her victims of their valuables at Chutes Amusement Park and other crowded places. Quincannon, meanwhile, is after a slippery housebreaker who targets the homes of wealthy residents, following a trail that leads him from the infamous Barbary Coast to an oyster pirate's lair to a Tenderloin parlor house known as the Fiddle Dee Dee. The two cases eventually connect in surprising fashion, but not before two murders and assorted other felonies complicate matters even further. And not before the two sleuths are hindered, assisted, and exasperated by the bughouse Sherlock Holmes. Members Reviews: Terrific, engaging detective story! Would you listen to The Bughouse Affair again? Why? Yes, I would. It's a terrific book with excellent characters and is also a very good detective story. It proposes an interesting "impossible" crime -- the kind of crime where it seems nobody could have done it -- and while I was busy looking to the left, the book sneaks its solution from the right, only to surprise me when I turned my head around. While not the most ingenious locked-room problem I've ever read -- for that, we'd need to turn to John Dickson Carr -- it's excellent as is. Who was your favorite character and why? Sabina Carpenter was a terrific character. I really liked how she keeps coming across women who have been abandoned by society -- widows, the elderly, mothers, etc. left to fend for themselves. A free spirit by nature, Sabina sympathizes with these women and tries everything in her power to help them, giving them the kindness and support that they desperately need. Which character as performed by Nick Sullivan and Meredith Mitchell was your favorite? I preferred Nick Sullivan's narration, because the Sherlock Holmes impression is uncanny. It sounds like he's channeling Basil Rathbone from those old radio shows, and it's a blast to listen to. Meredith Mitchell does a terrific job with the female characters, but when she reads the "bughouse Sherlock"'s lines, the English accent was unconvincing. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Well, I loved it -- does that count as extreme? It combines an interesting time period and a great detective duo with a tricky plot. The clues are all there and the reader is on equal footing with the detective. Theres a good locked room mystery. The historical colour is terrific. Sherlock Holmes sort-of shows up as a crazy Limey who calls himself Sherlock Holmes, but it couldn't possibly be Holmes because he fell over the Reichenbach Falls, right? (It's a very fun little parody.) Any additional comments? Its a delicious book and a promising start to the series incarnation as novels -- Bill Pronzini previously wrote some short stories with these characters, but this is the first novel and the first collaboration with his wife Marcia Muller. It was a very enjoyable, entertaining book.

Regan O'Reilly, Private Investigator Audiobook by Margaret Lake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret Lake) — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 22:15:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regan O'Reilly, Private Investigator Subtitle: Regan O'Reilly Series, Book 1 Author: Margaret Lake Narrator: Susanna Burney Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-16 Publisher: Jobree Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: May, 1942 - Regan O'Reilly comes from a long line of police officers. She would have followed her father and brother into the force but women officers are rare and usually relegated to the status of social workers. Now she's a private investigator with her own agency and the freedom to live her life the way she wants. That is until she meets widower Mark Harris and his delightful son, Patrick, who have plans of their own for Regan. Members Reviews: Lightweight mystery I was a bit disappointed in that I was expecting more of a hardcore female detective proving herself. Instead, it was more romance with a lightweight mystery. It was an enjoyable quick read/ listen, just expecting more. I did have my interest piqued for the next installment. Romantic Mystery If you are into reading romance with a bit of mystery mixed in this may be your book. As I don't enjoy reading about romantic relationships I was disappointed in this book. It was probably well written but just not my style.

The Intelligencer Audiobook by Leslie Silbert

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leslie Silbert) — Wed, 14 Apr 2004 19:04:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Intelligencer Author: Leslie Silbert Narrator: Jan Maxwell, Alfred Molina Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 16th century London, Marlowe embarks on his final intelligence assignment, hoping to find the culprits behind a high-stakes smuggling scheme. In present-day New York, grad student turned private eye Kate Morgan is called in on an urgent matter. One of her firm's top clients, a London-based financier, has chanced upon a mysterious manuscript that had been buried for centuries, one that someone is desperate to steal. What secret lurks in those yellowed ciphered pages? And how, so many years later, could it drive someone to kill? As Kate sets off for England, she receives a second assignment. An enigmatic art dealer has made an $11 million purchase from an Iranian intelligence officer. Is it a black-market antiquities deal, or something far more sinister? Like Marlowe, Kate moonlights as a spy, her P.I. firm doubles as an off-the-books U.S. intelligence unit, and she is soon caught like a pawn in a deadly international game. As The Intelligencer's interlocking narratives race toward a stunning collision, and Kate closes in on the truth behind Marlowe's sudden death, it becomes clear that she may have sealed a similar fate for herself. Critic Reviews: "The pace is quick and the action fascinating." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Tries to do too much - doesn't succeed This is a great premise and it could have been a fascinating book, but it tries to pull two complicated plots together - mideast espionage and Elizabethan spy rings - unsuccessfully. In trying to do too much it doesn't do anything well. The best story line was the Christopher Marlowe intrigue but there was not enough of it. The Elizabethan spy ring is fascinating but the presentation is sketchy and brief making you want more - then you don't get it. Possibly suffering from abridgment, it is basically a competently written but unbalanced story that has some good passages.

The Axeman's Jazz Audiobook by Ray Celestin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ray Celestin) — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:25:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Axeman's Jazz Author: Ray Celestin Narrator: Christopher Ragland Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: New Orleans, 1919. As a dark serial killer - The Axeman - stalks the city, three individuals set out to unmask him. As Michael, Luca and Ida each draw closer to discovering the killer's identity, the Axeman himself will issue a challenge to the people of New Orleans: play jazz or risk becoming the next victim. And as the case builds to its crescendo, the sky will darken and a great storm will loom over the city. Members Reviews: Good first effort What was one of the most memorable moments of The Axeman's Jazz? Semi- spoiler alert. The author used a technique I quite liked. There are three separate groups who try to solve the murders for three separate reasons following three separate leads. All discover the "trurh" but each discovers only a part of the truth. It is only the reader who knows it all. It should be stated that the author takes considerable poetic license with the truth. What do you think the narrator could have done better? This must have been a challenge considering the polyglot nature of New Orleans and the characters. Still some things were jarring. For example, the reader pronounces "penchant", a perfectly cromulent English word as if it were French and pronounces "sangfroid", a common French term, as "sang freud". Some of the voicing of the female characters is a tad too precious as well. Any additional comments? Louis Armstrong is one of the characters which caused me to buy a couple albums from back when, you know, music sounded good. Ingenious, eye-opening mystery, very poorly read. The Axeman's Jazz is an ingenious and provocative portrait of post-World-War-One New Orleans; the mystery is good and the characters, who range across the entire spectrum of New Orleans society avoid stereotyping. Everyone with an interest in the contemporary charms of this great city should read this novel set in its past. Everyone should read this, but it is seriously unfortunate how poorly Christopher Ragland reads it. Clearly a book like this is a genuine challenge to any reader; there are a dozen or more main characters, and several times that secondary characters, and each has a distinctive accent, nationality, country of origin, speech pattern. Mr. Ragland simply does ot display that chops to pull this off; when he reads in his natural voice, he is clear and easy to listen to, but when he tries to read in the voice of the women, or Irishmen or Italians, or the Creoles or Cajuns with whom this book is so well-populated he just fails to portray anything believable. His rendition of the African-American male characters isn't as jarring. I suspect this is just a casting problem; the actor just lacks training in all of these accents; I haven't heard any of his other readings, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a different audiobook if he were reading it. Lots of pronunciation errors, too. Doesn't anyone proof-listen to these books, anyone who knows how to pronounce words like "banquette"? A poor reading performance really mars a terrific novel. Fantastic book Such an amazing book. I'm sad I'm done with it. The narrator was good except for his attempt at women's voices.

The Kennedy Endeavor Audiobook by Bob Mayer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bob Mayer) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:49:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedy Endeavor Subtitle: The Presidential Series, Book 2 Author: Bob Mayer Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-14 Publisher: Robert J Mayer Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Book 2 in the ntionally best-selling Presidential Series by West Point graduate, former Green Beret and New York Times best-selling Author Bob Mayer. What is the Sword of Damocles that President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev developed in secret during the dark days of the Cuban Missile Crisis? For 13 days in October 1963 the world came the closest to nuclear armageddon. On 22 November 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated. On the 25th of November, as Kennedys body lay in state at the Rotunda in Washington, Anastas Mikyoan, Khrushchevs top adviser, presented the Premiers condolences to Jacqueline Kennedy. She took Mikoyans hand in both hers and told him: "I am sure that Chairman Khrushchev and my husband could have been successful in the search for peace, and they were really striving for that. Now the Chairman must continue the agreed upon endeavor and bring it to completion." On 12 October 1964, a Washington socialite named Mary Meyer was shot in the back of the head and through the heart at point-blank range. She had been married to a high-ranking CIA agent. More importantly, she had been carrying on an affair with President John F. Kennedy and was one of his most trusted friends, at his side through the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Mary Meyer kept a secret diary. On 13 October 1964, the day after Mary Meyers murder, the Soviet Politburo forced Nikita Khrushchev to resign from power and put him under house arrest. What was in Mary Meyers diary that caused her murder and Khrushchevs resignation? Why is it even more important today to find and decrypt it? Today, in the foothills of Mount Ararat an operative makes a chilling discovery: six Jupiter Missiles dating back to the Cuban Missile Crisis. But only three of the nuclear warheads are present. Where are the other three? Paul Ducharme and Evie Tolliver unveil a fail-safe type scenario brokered by President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev and race against time before the archaic Sword of Damocles initiates World War III. Members Reviews: Intriguing take for a follow up Definitely not as good as the Jefferson allegiance but a decent sequel. It seemed to end abruptly though

The First Wave Audiobook by James R. Benn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James R. Benn) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:32:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Wave Subtitle: A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery Author: James R. Benn Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Billy's task is to help arrange the surrender of the Vichy French forces in Algeria. But dissension among the regular army, the militia, and DeGaulle's Free French allows blackmarketeers in league with the enemy to divert medical supplies to the Casbah, leading to multiple murders. Billy must find the killers while trying to rescue the girl he loves - a British spy. Critic Reviews: Part Indiana Jones derring-do and part grown-up adventure novel with spies, black marketers, loyal and dastardly French, and the reliably evil Nazis. If you like World War II historical crime novels, youll love this one. (Mystery Scene) Members Reviews: Another Good Billy Boyle This series consistently delivers entertaining and engaging stories. For further details, see my review of: Billy Boyle: A World War II Mystery. Compelling. Recreates the disorder of landing. If you could sum up The First Wave in three words, what would they be? Confusion of landing troops. Who was your favorite character and why? Billy Boyle, the main character of the book. His integrity and growing sense of honor. Have you listened to any of Marc Vietors other performances before? How does this one compare? Great If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Evil of war Any additional comments? no Love this series! I really love historical fiction This series is so enjoyable. I am a big Masie Dobbs fan and was looking for something along those lines and found this series. I really love the characters and the storylines are real wartime happenings. I recommend them highly!

The Assassins Gallery Audiobook by David L. Robbins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David L. Robbins) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:48:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Assassins Gallery Author: David L. Robbins Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: David L. Robbins is a New York Times best-selling author and a writer widely acknowledged for his ability to pen startlingly accurate alternate-history fiction. By positing the assassination of a U.S. president, this may be the acclaimed author's most ambitious novel yet. Critic Reviews: "Ingenious....A solid, satisfying treat for the armchair historian." (Kirkus Reviews) "Provide[s] thriller readers with one of their best reads of the year....The powerful climax deserves the term 'heart-stopping'." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Very Good Listen Any additional comments? Very Good read!!! This is an under-rated book caused by the first reviewer who went to the extreme and gave it a one star instead of at worst a three star... The rating unjustly skewed the books ranking downward. This story is very entertaining read! As always reader "George Guidall" is superb. Below are more action thrillers that are "espionage/military/assassin" genre that you may also like if you like this book. (The list of authors is not rank in order of my favorite reads). Nelson DeMille - The Lions Game .... Great book Barry Eisler Daniel Silva Brad Thor Brad Meltzer Alex Berenson Vince Flynn - Mitch Rapp Robert Littell - The Company: A Novel of the CIA (good but very long) Lee Child - Jack Reacher Adrain Mckinty - Dead I May Well Be Trevanian - Shibumi Bernard Cornwell "Sharpes Tiger" (Richard Sharpe series) /Historical Fiction Engaging Thoroughly engaging. I listen while I drive and on several occasions, drove out of my way and below the speed limit, even waiting in parking lots to finish chapters. I thought the story was well written and historically interesting. new end to an old story Well paced story set during WWII. I was a little put off by the modern slang and idioms set during this time. I don't think people then talked about the "spin cycle." The two main characters were well drawn. The story line was interesting and the final chapter worth the read. really good spy/assassin book makes you think it's 1945. historical characters like roosevelt are in it. great cat in mouse between govt agents and protagonist. highly recommend this book. way, way better than similar types. The Naration was great The book had some good parts and some dull ones.

The Last Confession of Thomas Hawkins Audiobook by Antonia Hodgson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Antonia Hodgson) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:11:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Confession of Thomas Hawkins Author: Antonia Hodgson Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: London, 1728. Tom Hawkins is headed to the gallows, accused of murder. Gentlemen don't hang, and Tom's damned if he'll be the first. He may not be much of a gentleman, but he is innocent. He just always finds his way into a spot of bad luck. It's hard to say when Tom's troubles began. He was happily living in sin with his beloved, Kitty Sparks, though their neighbors were certainly less pleased about that. He probably shouldn't have told London's most cunning criminal mastermind that he was "bored and looking for adventure". Nor should he have offered to help the king's mistress in her desperate struggles with a brutal and vindictive husband. And he definitely shouldn't have trusted the calculating Queen Caroline. She's promised him a royal pardon if he holds his tongue, but then again, there is nothing more silent than a hanged man. Now Tom must scramble to save his life and protect those he loves. But as the noose tightens, his time is running out. Critic Reviews: "Those who relish their historical action fast and vivid will enjoy...." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Good Story, but did not care about the narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? good, read, interesting.. the reader of the story was too distracting from the actual characters thus made listening somewhat uneasy. Would you listen to another book narrated by John Lee? No, but bought another book read by John Lee (not realizing ) and could not even finish listening to the story, Sorry to say..

Captain Hazzard: Custer's Ghost Audiobook by Ron Fortier

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Fortier) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:35:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Captain Hazzard: Custer's Ghost Author: Ron Fortier Narrator: Stuart Gauffi Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: RadioArchives.com Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Murderous wraith's revenge. When an eerie ghost rider appears on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and begins butchering innocent lives, native superstitions are fueled. Could this wraith actually be General George Armstrong Custer returned from the dead to seek retribution for his massacre at the Battle of Little Bighorn? Then, when gangsters attempt to kidnap a Sioux Princess at a prestigious college in New York, Captain Hazzard and his team of adventurers soon find themselves flying to Montana to unravel a truly bizarre mystery. Accompanying them is Jim Anthony, the famous Super Detective, along with his grandfather, the Comanche shaman, Mephito. Somewhere in those rugged mountains and plains lies a secret from the past that will change Anthony's life forever. But to uncover it, he and the Hazzard team will have to risk all and solve the mystery of Custer's Ghost! Members Reviews: GREAT PULP ADVENTURE Classic pulps heroes team up in a fast paced, action packed pulp thriller. Stuart Gauffi's reading is suspenseful throughout.

Blue Madonna Audiobook by James R. Benn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James R. Benn) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:12:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blue Madonna Author: James R. Benn Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Billy Boyle, US Army detective and ex-Boston cop, faces his toughest investigation yet: infiltrating enemy lines in France as the Allies invade Normandy. It's late May 1944. Captain Billy Boyle is court-martialed on spurious charges of black-market dealings. Stripped of his officer's rank, reduced to private, and sentenced to three months' hard labor, Boyle is given an opportunity: He can avoid his punishment if he goes behind enemy lines to rescue a high-value Allied soldier. A secret chamber and tunnels once used by escaping Huguenots in the 17th century has since been taken over by the Allies. But this "safe house" on the outskirts of Chaumont turns out to be anything but. Two downed airmen, one Canadian and the other American, have been murdered. Billy is flown in as part of a three-man team on June 5, 1944, the night before the Normandy invasion. Billy must solve the mystery of who is behind the murders, then lead a group escape from France back to England, with both the Germans and a killer hot on their heels. Members Reviews: So good. Top 3 in the Series. Starts strong and doesn't stop. Mr. Benn, can you hurry on the next? An edgier Billy Boyle! James Benn has done a great job in developing the protagonist through the series. I found Billy Boyle as a much darker version than the character from the earlier novels. This seems to go hand in hand with a person subjected to the horrors of war over the past years. Peter Berkrot delivers once again as the narrator. Listen to the book and enjoy. You will not be disappointed. Well Done This is definitely a twist on the Billy Boyle series and I liked it very much. The author built out the character more and left us wanting the next book with the interesting ending. Where does bully go next? If you like the series, you will like this book. Next please..... NOT ON OF FAVS. UNLIKE THE EARLIER BILLY BOOKS, HE NEVER SOLVES THE CRIME HE WAS SENT SOLVE. THE LAST 3 BILLY BOYLE BOOKS ARE NOT AS GOOD AS THE FIRST 7. STILL GREAT NARRATION. SAVE YOUR $$$$$$$

The Blood Card Audiobook by Elly Griffiths

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elly Griffiths) — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:57:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blood Card Subtitle: Stephens and Mephisto Mystery, Book 3 Author: Elly Griffiths Narrator: Luke Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-16 Publisher: Quercus Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: On the eve of the Queen's coronation, DI Stephens and Max Mephisto uncover an anarchist plot and a ticking bomb at the same time as solving the murder of a man close to them - from the author of the best-selling Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries. Elizabeth II's coronation is looming, but the murder of their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, spoils the happy mood for DI Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto. A playbill featuring another deceased comrade is found in Colonel Cartwright's possession, and a playing card, the ace of hearts: the blood card. The wartime connection and the suggestion of magic are enough for him to put Stephens and Mephisto on the case. Edgar's on-going investigation into the death of Brighton fortune-teller Madame Zabini is put on hold. Max is busy rehearsing for a spectacular Coronation Day variety show - and his television debut - so it's Edgar who is sent to New York, a land of plenty, worlds away from still-rationed England. He's on the trail of a small-town mesmerist who may provide the key, but someone else silences him first. It's Edgar's colleague, DS Emma Holmes who finds the clue, buried in the files of the Zabini case, that leads them to an anarchist group intent on providing an explosive finale to Coronation Day. Now it's up to Edgar, Max and Emma to foil the plot and find out who it is who's been dealing the cards.... Members Reviews: Mephisto gets his 3rd outing What did you like about this audiobook? As this is the 3rd book it was finding out about what happened to the characters. How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? The genre is one that I regularly read and I was encouraged to read it after Elly Griffiths was given the role of Chair at the Harrogate Crime Festival 2017. I would have read this anyway at some point. Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this? 1. Question is not gender neutral and incorrectly describes it as a male. 2. The book is a work of fiction so the role of the author is to provide a world to escape to and not present knowledge in the way presumed. What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? Nothing overly wrong with it, just that it was a different narrator to the previous 2 books which spoilt it a bit. Do you have any additional comments? When setting these questions it would have been nice for the original questions to be saved or an option to save the review. Another good book by Elly Storyline was good, well written and well narrated. Only down side was that the recording had 3 parts where the narrative jumped as if a CD had skipped. Brilliant but recording flawed I can't recommend the story highly enough for its twists and turns as well as its denouement but unfortunately silence reigns in several places leaving you wondering what you are missing. Another highly entertaining Stephens and Mephistopheles story. I loved the characters, the setting: the 1950s, Brighton and central London. Great plot tying into the past, both of the magic men, but also references to WW2 history. The narrator was ok with everything except the female character voices which all sounded a bit silly. And there are a lot of women in this book. It didn't quite spoil it for me.

The Berlin Deception Audiobook by Jeffrey Vanke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffrey Vanke) — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:37:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Berlin Deception Author: Jeffrey Vanke Narrator: Ian Russell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: Spoken Word Inc Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: John Becker is hot on the trail of Hitler's fatal weakness. The Gestapo is closing in. On foot, by train, even on water, Becker is running and gunning for his life...and for the world. Hitler's Third Reich is rearming and planning for war. Churchill wants to stop him, but only Becker's report can reverse the British mood of appeasement. Cornered by the Gestapo, desperate to save his German collaborator Maria, Becker has mere days to ward off double disaster. Appropriate for ages 17 to adult. Some language, some violence, adult themes. Members Reviews: The Berlin Deception I read this last year and must have forgotten to write a review as it keeps appearing on my review page. The only thing that I remember about it is that I did not dislike it. I Sorry this is the best I can do. A spellbinder! Keeps you turning those pages! I read this book 4 years ago and decided to read it again. It is now 4 AM an I just finished it - again! Be sure and start early in the day so you don't stay up all night like I just did! Well written, great story line, except too many twists at the end I started reading this book because it was recommended from a Jack Higgins search I had made on Kindle. The story is good, the characters well conceived. In the last couple of chapters the story takes on one too many twists to make it plausible. It almost feels like the author tries too hard to keep the book alive, trying too hard to squeeze an extra couple of chapters onto the end. Other than that it's an entertaining read and if you like books like the Eagle has Landed or In Persuit of Platinum, you will find this more than adequate. ***SPOILER ALERT*** The main characters are trying to leave Germany, being chased by everyone but Hitler himself. In the last couple of chapters they leave Germany like 4 times only to find themselves back there by some very imaginative circumstances. Perhaps if this book was made into a movie, it may work on screen, but in a book it almost seemed funny. Good historical read This novel is a good description of prewar Nazi Germany. It reveals the atmosphere of Hitler's effect on German society and the way the Nazis took over society and how many people suffered Eve. Before Work!d Aar I broke out Good Read! I liked this like I enjoy my romance novels. It's a great thriller with a great back-drop if you like WWII stories. It had a bit of a twist which I enjoyed and I always like happy endings. There were some surprises along the way as well, but I enjoyed the close calls and the crazy things that needed to be done to flee Germany and the sacrifices people made. Although I think the author took much liberty with the number of 'simpathetic' Germans to the Jewish cause than was actually experienced at the time.Unless the hero was lucky enough to be drawn to those people. All in all it was a book that caught me from the beginning and it was an easy read. I normally get library books, so for me to pay money, it has to really grip me. And it did with the sample read.

Prince of Legend Audiobook by Jack Ludlow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Ludlow) — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:03:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prince of Legend Subtitle: The Crusades Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Jack Ludlow Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: They were men born to fight. If God willed that Antioch was the place where they gave up life, so be it. Thanks to the stratagems of Bohemund de Hauteville, leader of the Apulian Normans, the Crusade has taken the city of Antioch, and just in time. Once the besiegers, Bohemund and his men are about to become the besieged - a huge Turkish-led army, commanded by the fearsome General Kerbogha, is fast approaching. Provisions are needed to support not only the army, but also thousands of camp followers and pilgrims. But the surrounding countryside is near barren and the storerooms of Antioch much depleted. It soon becomes obvious that the Crusaders cannot hold out for long without falling prey to starvation. And for Bohemund and his nephew Tancred there is another difficulty: The dissent between the Crusade leaders has broken out into the open, with the wealthy Provencal magnate Raymond of Toulouse stirring up conflict. If the Christian host is fighting on two fronts, so is Bohemund himself. With the enemy Turks at his front and his warring peers at his back, can he gain the might city of Antioch once and for all? Only one of the greatest battles of the age will decide. Members Reviews: Through the eyes of a warriot This value of this book and the series cenerted upon history'' s best knights, Tancred the Great, Godfrey de Boulion, and Bohemund de Hauteville, first set before me in The Sword and the Cross is in thr detailed account of the first and most successful Crusade, so well remembered among our present allies that we were in effect forbidden to use the very word in our somewhat mishandled victories in Iraq., through the eyes, faith, greed and bravery of some of the best knights of the time. Thr discussion of the training from boyhood in an instution closely paralleling the "agoge' which Spartan youth were obliged to enter at age twelve and exit upon majority a a warrior to carry on his line. The similarities were uncanny and produced warriors that held considerable sway from Normandy, as descendants of Northmen to whom the Frankish king was obliged to cede to them the province named for them. The extent of their influence and power throughout Europe I'd sometimes if not most often forgotten by our Teachers and Professors through apparently overshadowing rrepute given the 'le batard" of Normandy, who could take no part in the first Crusade, William the Conqueror, whose brother was nevertheless in the Holy Land during this first and most effective Crusade. Great book on the First Crusade What did you love best about Prince of Legend? I liked how the author told the story of the First Crusade through the eyes of the men you led the crusade. What did you like best about this story? I liked the battle scenes. It is fascinating how the men were able to bear such hardships and accomplish so much. Which character as performed by Jonathan Keeble was your favorite? The Count of Taranto was my favorite.

Everyone in Their Place: The Summer of Commissario Ricciardi Audiobook by Maurizio de Giovanni

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maurizio de Giovanni) — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:04:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everyone in Their Place: The Summer of Commissario Ricciardi Subtitle: The Commissario Ricciardi Series, Book 3 Author: Maurizio de Giovanni Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Naples, 1931. Together with his indefatigable partner, Brigadier Maione, Commissario Ricciardi, a man driven into solitude by his paranormal "gift" of seeing the final seconds in the lives of victims of violent deaths - a talent that also makes him a highly effective investigator - is conducting an investigation into the death of the beautiful and mysterious duchess of Camparino. The duchess' connections to Neapolitan privileged social circles and the local Fascist elite make the case a powder keg waiting to blow. Members Reviews: Fabulous italian crime story You can not know who was firstborn; commisario Ricciardi or commisario Montalbano. Amazing atmosphere with certain spice; the commisario's Deed.

Pharaoh Audiobook by David Gibbins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Gibbins) — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:35:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pharaoh Subtitle: Jack Howard, Book 7 Author: David Gibbins Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: 1351 BC: Akhenaten the Sun-Pharaoh rules supreme in Egypt... until the day he casts off his crown and mysteriously disappears into the desert, his legacy seemingly swallowed up by the remote sands beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza. AD 1884: A British soldier serving in the Sudan stumbles upon an incredible discovery - a submerged temple containing evidence of a terrifying religion whose god was fed by human sacrifice. The soldier is on a mission to reach General Gordon before Khartoum falls. But he hides a secret of his own. Present day: Jack Howard and his team are excavating one of the most amazing underwater sites they have ever encountered, but dark forces are watching to see what they will find. Diving into the Nile, they enter a world three thousand years back in history, inhabited by a people who have sworn to guard the greatest secret of all time. Critic Reviews: "Utterly absorbing... When the adventure is as exciting as it is here, it is too good not to be allowed to speak for itself... Put aside your assumptions of what a thriller should be and instead immerse yourself in one of the best historical adventures you'll read this year." (For Winter Nights) Members Reviews: The worst book out of the Jack Howard Series I have pretty much enjoyed the Jack Howard Series so far until I got to this book. I really wanted to like it because of the Egyptian subject and the adventure you would imagine that would come along with it. BUT I was disappointed! As I listened more and more to the book, the narrative began droning on and on and on about military campaigns and different Officers in the army in Egypt and it just got away from the exciting adventure that the other books in the series had. I did get through it but I found myself daydreaming and not paying attention because I felt like I was back in school with a boring professor just droning on about dates and times. I really was disappointed with the ending. The climax just ends just where you should start the adventure! I do like David Gibbins as an author because of the cool archeology and historical tales he incorporates in his books but this one unfortunately fails in my opinion. Hope the next one is better! Tried To Finish, But Gave Up Would you try another book from David Gibbins and/or James Langton? I've heard David Gibbins writes great stories, but this isn't one of them. The narrator was fine, it's the book that's boring. What was most disappointing about David Gibbinss story? I'm at the halfway point, and from the synopsis and cover, I expected to be reading about Akhenaten, but he's barely even been mentioned up to this point. However, if you're interested in the minutia of British rifle cartridges from the 1880's, this book is for you. Nearly the entire book thus far has been about Britain's participation in the Sudan during the Mahdist War. Which is not what I was looking for. I'm a huge Egyptology buff, and was expecting something about... oh, maybe a Pharaoh. It's barely keeping my attention, and I have to keep going back because I find I have zoned out from boredom. At this point, I'm not even sure what's going on with the 1880's storyline, I've completely lost interest over the last hour. Have you listened to any of James Langtons other performances before? How does this one compare? First book of Langton's.

Rag and Bone Audiobook by James R. Benn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James R. Benn) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:22:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rag and Bone Subtitle: A Billy Boyle World War II Mystery Author: James R. Benn Narrator: Marc Vietor Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Billy is sent to London in the midst of a Luftwaffe bombing offensive to investigate the murder of a Soviet official. There's reason to believe that the crime could be connected to the recent discovery of mass graves in the Katyn Forest, where thousands of Polish officers were executed. Is a killer is out there, targeting Soviet officials in revenge for the Katyn Massacre? If so,the diplomatic stakes couldn't be higher as the uneasy relationship between the Soviets and the other allied powers hangs in the balance. Further complicating matters, Scotland Yard names Billy's friend Kaz, now working for the Polish government in exile, as the prime suspect. Billy must track the killer through London's criminal underworld and save his friend. Editorial Reviews: Billy Boyle is back. This time, in James R. Benns fifth, fascinating World War II mystery, hes on the hunt for the murderer of a Russian officer in London. Narrator Marc Vietor is also back, vividly bringing to life the latest assignment for the Boston police detective handpicked by Uncle Ike Eisenhower to serve as his personal investigator. Vietor has a soothing voice that makes listening to the latest Boyle mystery as pleasant as savoring a glass of single-malt scotch by a warm, glowing fire. And while Boyle may be from Bostons Irish South Side, Vietors voice contains a hint of an English accent mixed with softened Southie vowels, a tone that makes sense since Boyle has been stationed in Europe for two years by this point in the series, and has spent much of his time in England. More than anything, Vietors narration gives the Boyle series a wistful air, a longing for a time when good and evil seemed more straightforward. But things are never what they seem in Rag and Bone. While the Nazis remain the bad guys, hints of the Cold War soon to come can be felt throughout the novel. Technically, the Russians are on the Allies side, but its never quite clear whos spying on whom. And Boyle, freshly promoted to First Lieutenant, must be careful of who he trusts in war-ravaged London as he investigates this mysterious murder. This includes Boyles longtime friend, Kaz, an aristocratic Polish baron living in the Dorchester Hotel. Kaz claims to be working for the Polish government, but he soon becomes the prime suspect in the murder of the Russian officer. Boyle has his doubts, but he remains a detective first, relying on facts and careful observation to determine exactly whos the killer. Even if youve never listened to a Billy Boyle mystery, you can jump straight into Rag and Bone and not miss a beat, especially since it stands on its own as one of the better books in this tightly written series. Critic Reviews: "An entertaining series based on fascinating historical premises." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A learning opportunity ... World War II was a given for me. I read about it in school and before reading these books, I could give you basic history book facts. Benn's books have given me a deeper look into that war. I've only read four and those out of order and yet, they still make perfect sense. I know these are in the historical fiction genre, but the notes by the author explain what is fact and what is fiction. The Billy Boyle books continue to be a good investment for me.

Forlorn River Audiobook by Zane Grey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Zane Grey) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:21:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forlorn River Author: Zane Grey Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Determined to show his father what he can do, Ben Ide pursues a herd of wild horses, leading him to dangerous cattle thieves. His day of reckoning comes at the edge of Forlorn River, where his actions will make him an outcast or a hero. Members Reviews: Five Stars Mighty fine story Zane Grey at his finest A good read for those of us Zane Grey fans. This is the prequel to Nevada. Another great book by Zane Grey I you like Zany Grey, this books for you. Four Stars Not as good as the sequel, Nevada, but ok Four Stars The book sent was brand new, and the story was true to Zane Grey's style.

The Intriguing Life of Ximena Godoy Audiobook by Graciela Limon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Graciela Limon) — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:49:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Intriguing Life of Ximena Godoy Author: Graciela Limon Narrator: Roxanne Hernandez Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Revenge and murder define Ximena Godoy's story. Her lifetime spans the first half of the 20th century, a transformative time of revolution, economic depression, uprooting, and migration. During that time she witnesses and participates in an era of revolution, bootlegging, dance halls, as well as evolving rules that determine women's lives in both Mexico and America. Never a traditional or conventional woman, Ximena Godoy shatters rules that govern her Mexican heritage and even those of a wider world. Her story portrays an ever-changing woman who morphs from sheltered child into a complex, deeply flawed human being, passionate and independent, quick to love unconditionally but just as ready to cling obsessively to revenge, a flaw that leads her into the murky world of murder and criminal justice. Members Reviews: Complex, Layered and Thoroughly Entertaining! I have read most of her books, and this must certainly be Graciela Limón's best work so far. All her writing is resonant and meaningful, but Ximena Godoy is exceptional. Ximena is a complex character of strength, determination, and intellect, but she is also flawed and tragic. The flow of her life calls on all her best qualities and her skills and abilities create the heights she reaches from her most humble beginnings. There is sadness and dramatic lows because of her decisions and behavior as well. For me, a third generation Latina with roots in Mexico, it took me back to my Grandmother's kitchen listening to the stories the grown ups recounted of their experiences and struggles during the Revolution. The historical context is depicted with great care for accuracy and becomes a character in the story of Ximena Godoy. Limón writes without judgement as to good or bad, and only the humanity of Ximena shines through. She leaves the judgement to you. Enjoy and read on! Extraordinary! I could not put this book down. ... Extraordinary! I could not put this book down. The characters come to life and stay with you well after the book is finished. Characters Who Regret Nothing Intrigue is the word for it...you won't cheer for the protagonist but you keep reading to find out what her passions lead her to next. A modern woman born before her time... It was a good read but I was a little unhappy with the ending. I would have liked to hear how she handled herself during that time. Excellent Read Loved the history setting of this novel and the strong female characters. I couldn't put it down once I started reading.

A Hanging Matter Audiobook by David Donachie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Donachie) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:41:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Hanging Matter Subtitle: The Privateersman Mysteries, Volume 3 Author: David Donachie Narrator: Peter Wickham Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-09 Publisher: ISIS Audio Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The Ludlow brothers' search for a well-deserved rest quickly turns into a savage contest of wills between Harry and an unseen enemy who intends to protect his livelihood by any means available. Members Reviews: The characters are good, and the description puts you in the times ... It is a mystery, much much more so than a sea story. The characters are good, and the description puts you in the times and locale. An enjoyable read. two deadbeats holding each other up. It's about a guy who gets run out of the British Navy because he refuses orders to apologize to his captian. it get worse from here, I'ts lie a chinese fire drill everyone running around and nothing happening. the jist of the book is European children sold into sex slavery to our towel headed brothers, this will set back middle east relations twenty years A different slant on 18th century warship action and life at sea and in England and the continent. An entertaining read. Well developed characters and enough mystery to keep up your interest. I will look forward to his next book. a fair book, good delivery the book is fair reading, not that good, the delivery of the book was good Four Stars I enjoyed very much, not your typical sea fairing tail.

The Nero Decree Audiobook by Gregory Lee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregory Lee) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 08:00:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nero Decree Author: Gregory Lee Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: As the Nazis come to power in Germany, a violent argument over a secret key causes young Johann to lose the only parent he has left. Worse, it is his half-brother, Dieter, who commits this horrific act of betrayal. Though their fragile family bonds are irrevocably destroyed, the brothers paths are destined to cross again. Years later, in 1945, Hitlers army is on the verge of defeat as Soviet forces enter Germany. Hiding in plain sight, Johann works to save German lives, secretly despising the Führer to whom Dieter has sworn his allegiance. Yet now it is Dieter who holds a terrible secret that threatens not just Johann and his family, but an entire city unsuspecting of the enemy within. As Germany falls before the Allies merciless advance, Johann and Dieter are locked in their own furious battle while the fate of the entire city of Berlin rests in their hands. Members Reviews: Berlin and the Third Reich Crumble at the End of the War in Europe Interesting story of two brothers - the older Dieter a cruel Gestapo officer who turns his intellectual stepfather, the younger Johann who changes his name, marries, and becomes a doctor serving on the eastern front. One night Dieter, horribly burned and unconscious, is brought into the field hospital as Johann operates on him, he realizes he must get back to Berlin and get his wife to the west. The story tells what Berlin is like at the end of the war in Europe. Food and fuel shortages. Bombed-out buildings. Orphans. Neighbors turning in neighbors for food. It's a good story. Unfortunately, it was hard to tell how well written the book was. The narrator was over the top melodramatic when reading narrative. The speaking voices for the men all sounded the same, unpleasant. The women also sounded the small, weak and whiny. I think I would have enjoyed the print book more than I did the audio.

The Scottish Ploy Audiobook by Quinn Fawcett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Quinn Fawcett) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scottish Ploy Subtitle: A Mycroft Holmes Novel, Book 4 Author: Quinn Fawcett Narrator: Alan Stanford Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Featuring the most intriguing sleuth to come along since Sherlock Holmes, and a supporting cast whose loyalty and intelligence are matched only by their humor and quick reaction times, the Mycroft Holmes novels appeal to new readers and to fans of all things Holmesian. In The Scottish Ploy, seemingly unconnected events pull Mycroft in several directions at once. To prevent the leaders of an anarchist group from reaching England's shores, Mycroft must, much to his dismay, become part of the intended reconciliation of a husband and wife. To do so he has spy networks to monitor and men of influence to, well, influence. Then there are the minor puzzles: Why is a gentleman who claims to be Turkish seeking his supposedly kidnapped brother in London? Why does an eminent phrenologist urgently want Mycroft's opinion on the inhabitants of his asylum? Who has been following Mycroft and his estimable secretary, the amiable Paterson Guthrie, through foggy streets? What motivated the attempted assassination of an Admiralty courier on Mycroft's own doorstep? When the lovely Penelope Gatspy saves Guthrie's life, is it because of the attraction between them, or on orders of the mysterious "lodge" she serves? But, most important to Mycroft - what is behind the kidnapping of his old friend, the actor Edmund Sutton, who was in the midst of a triumphant run as Macbeth? Members Reviews: Great story, hopefully not the last Another great story in the series. There are still unsolved puzzles to ask for more. The characters the author invented are well developed. I do give full marks although this story as well as the 3rd in the series made me wonder if there is at least one story that hasn't been published for events were mentioned I can't recollect from former books.

The Savage Garden Audiobook by Mark Mills

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Mills) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:43:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Savage Garden Author: Mark Mills Narrator: Ian Stuart Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: As the odd history unfolds, Adam finds himself drawn into a parallel intrigue. Through his evolving relationship with the lady of the house - the ailing, 70-something Signora Docci - he hears stories of yet another violent death in the family, this one much more recent. The Signora's eldest son was shot by Nazi officers on the third floor of the villa, and her husband, now dead, insisted that the area be sealed and preserved forever. Like the garden, the third-floor rooms are frozen in time. As Adam delves into his subject, he begins to suspect that his seemingly innocent history project might be a setup. Is he really just the naive student, stumbling upon clues, or is he being used to discover the true meaning of the villa's murderous past? Members Reviews: Great! Narrator is excellent! Good characterization malntAined throughout. A total pleasure - the story and the telling.

A Chorus of Innocents Audiobook by P. F. Chisholm

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. F. Chisholm) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:49:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Chorus of Innocents Subtitle: The Sir Robert Carey Mysteries, Book 7 Author: P. F. Chisholm Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Thursday, October 12, 1592. Eighteen days after the action closes in An Air of Treason, courtier Sir Robert Carey and Carey's surly, larcenous, and loyal henchman, Henry Dodd, land sergeant of Gilsland, are back in Carlisle and the Debateable Lands - the Border country, the wild North, the land of the hot trod, where the thieving, feuding reiver clans are "English when it suited and Scots at their pleasure". A Chorus of Innocents ushers forward Lady Elizabeth Widdrington, a married woman whom Carey adores but respects. It opens when a very pregnant young woman rides to Lady Widdrington's tower, crying that her minister husband has been murdered and she herself has been raped. Listeners will meet canny King James VI; his amoral favorite Lord, Spynie; the fey Lady Hume; Mr. Anricks, a surprisingly skilled tooth drawer; Young Henry Widdrington, with his unfortunate spots; and all the boys in murdered Minister Burn's choir. The action proceeds full tilt and finishes with a bang. Members Reviews: Great book, great series Are more of the Sir Robert Carey books coming to Audible? It is a great series set in Elizabethan times with great atmosphere and characters. Fabulous book This mystery is the kind you cannot put down . It is totally absorbing, and it is also funny; full of wonderful historical details and interesting characters. The reader is perfect. Why aren't there more Sir Robert Carey mysteries on Audible? There are only two! Brilliant Derek Perkins has the perfect voice for narrating a story containing a diverse range of characters from both north and south or the border!

The Blue and the Grey Audiobook by M. J. Trow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. J. Trow) — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 20:36:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blue and the Grey Subtitle: A Grand & Batchelor Victorian Mystery Author: M. J. Trow Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: April 1865. Having been an eyewitness to the assassination of President Lincoln, Matthew Grand, a former captain of the 3rd Cavalry of the Potomac, has come to London on an undercover assignment to hunt down the assassin's coconspirators. Ambitious young journalist Jim Batchelor has been charged with writing a feature article on the visiting American. Both men are distracted from their missions by the discovery of a body in London's Soho district. It's the latest in a series of grisly garrotings by a killer known as the Haymarket Strangler. As Grand and Batchelor team up to pursue their investigations, it becomes clear that there may be a disturbing connection between the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the Haymarket Strangler. Members Reviews: Two of a Kind I donât know if it has anything to do with this being the one-hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the end of the American Civil War, but I have been running into more than a few books about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Not surprisingly, given its title, The Blue and the Grey, by M.J. Trow is another. Itâs April 1865, and former Union Cavalry Captain Matthew Grand is in Fordâs Theatre when Abraham Lincoln is assassinated. In fact, he almost captures John Wilkes Booth, but is ambushed by an Englishman, and Booth escapes. After being rather brusquely questioned National Detective Police Grand is deemed innocent. Since he was a witness, and saw the English conspirator he is sent to London by its commander, Colonel Baker, to see if he can find one man in the teeming metropolis of London. Meanwhile, in London, journalist James Batchelor, after a night of heavy drinking, finds himself accused of the murder of a prostitute after he stumbles upon her corpse in an alley. Batchelor is released after being questioned by Inspector Tanner of the London Metropolitan Police, with the expectation that he will write about the murder, and keep Inspector Tanner informed. Since he usually covers garden shows and the like Batchelor considers it a chance to make a name for himself. When more ladies of the evening are found dead he finds himself investigating a killer known as the Haymarket Strangler. After a slew of coincidences and a brigade of characters move the story along Batchelor finds himself covering Grand for the Papers, and the two men find common cause, and that the two mysteries they are investigating may be linked. From there the two men work together to unsnare two cases, and bring to justice a murderer and an accessory to the murder of the President. Mr. Trow clearly knows and enjoys the time and setting, and both come to life. The characters of Grand and Batchelor are refreshing realistic, and enjoyably down-to-earth. There are a plethora of supporting characters, and they are all multi-dimensional as well. If anything, the amount of characters and the space they occupy in this novel may have been a bit of a hindrance at times. I found myself enjoying each tangential character and their individual stories, but at the expense of narrative drive and tension. I felt at times that Mr. Trow was taking two good stories, almost two good books, and forcing them into one fairly enjoyable but rather unwieldy whole. The amount of coincidences and plot devices that had to happen to bring the two main characters and their stories together stretched credulity at times, but it never broke. Mr.

Last in Convoy Audiobook by James Pattinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Pattinson) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:48:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last in Convoy Author: James Pattinson Narrator: Terry Wale Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Soundings Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When a convoy of 45 ships tries to make it from Halifax to England, it finds progress sabotaged by an onslaught of enemy submarine torpedoes. Terror strikes the crews who are forced to witness their comrades drowning or becoming human torches amid the burning oil spilling from the ships. Engine failure forces the SS Regal Gesture to drop out of the convoy and make her way across the hostile waters alone and undefended. Will the Regal Gesture and her crew make it to port with a fire in her hold, an unexploded bomb in her forecastle, no wireless and a half-crazed man for a skipper? Members Reviews: Best left in the Amazon warehouse. This is without doubt one of the most depressing books I have ever read. The characters are poorly drawn with obvious hate figures appearing more or less immediately enabling the reader to virtually predict the outcome of the story from the first few pages. The character of the ships captain, conversely, was overdrawn making you wish the miserable sod would be lost at sea before they hit Halifax. Were there ever such captains wracked with uncertainty and self doubt during the war. I doubt any such officer would have been given command of such important and crucial ships. I stayed with it until the end only to see if there were any twists later on. There wasn't. Leave it with Amazon.

Bloodlines Audiobook by T. K. Roxborogh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (T. K. Roxborogh) — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:40:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloodlines Subtitle: A Crown of Blood and Honour, Book 2 Author: T. K. Roxborogh Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: An epic tale of love, loss and revenge set amidst the turmoil of Scotland after Shakespeare's Macbeth. The rebellion is over, Scotland has its rightful king, and the battlefields lie still - for now. Fleance, son of Banquo, has brought a new dawn to Scotland, and in the process become a very different man from the lowly huntsman who rode north to save his country. A generation has passed since Macbeth, but still there are evil forces at work across the land. Civil war is imminent, and there are traitors at the castle gates. The witches who foresaw Fleance's rise to power are watching and scheming once again. And there is turmoil, too, within the king's own soul: urged to marry a princess and strengthen his claim to the throne, he must choose between Rachel, of royal bloodline, and his first love, Rosie, whom he left behind. With the rebels circling and his crown starting to slip, the time has come for Fleance to prove that Scotland is in his heart as well as in his blood. Members Reviews: Good reading... Good read, kept me interested, my only frustration was the hanging cliff ending to the book, now must await the third in the series. Five Stars GOOD READ It could have been better, but the author repeated and repeated and went ... It was alright. It could have been better, but the author repeated and repeated and went back over pass events which for me, in my way of thinking, the author doesn't have much to say so he or she goes over the same grounds or they describe a character over an over again. I stared skipping pages and then gave up and went to the last two chapters to end my misery. Not for me too simple of a read & not very interesting Great sequel to Banquo's Son (Thank you NetGalley for an early release copy) Bloodline's picks up where "Banquo's Son" left off. Fleance is now King of Scotland, his friend Duncan having been knocked off in book 1 by by a crossbolt meant for Fleance. (If you haven't yet read "Banquo's Son", you need to stop reading this review and read that book first!). Fleance wants to be a good king, and in a move very unusual for his time, Fleance reaches out to his subjects to hear their complaints and actually helps them. But there are forces working against him, some of which (or perhaps I should say whom) would just as soon see him dead. And then there's the fact that he needs a queen; he'd prefer that it be Rosie, but the lovely Rachel is a much better choice politically (and a pretty great catch at that). Without going into detail, Fleance's need to be good and do good ends up with him getting into some pretty hairy pickles: war, treachery, kidnapping, you name it, he has to face it down. Bloodlines is a good sequel to "Banquo's Son", and judging by how it ends, there will be another book in the works. I hope so, and I will happily read it when it comes out.

Lord Fool to the Rescue Audiobook by L.L. Muir

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L.L. Muir) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:55:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lord Fool to the Rescue Author: L.L. Muir Narrator: Stevie Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-13 Publisher: Lesli Muir Lytle Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: She has an excellent escape planned... Lady Tempest MacIntyre has been offered, by her stepfather, as an item up for auction! But she has an excellent escape planned... if she can keep from tripping over the good intentions of the Duke of Stromburg, sometimes referred to as Lord Fool. Leland Wescott, Duke of Stromburg, is no hero. But he can't help but warn an innocent young woman that she is about to fall victim to her step-father's greed. Luckily, she claims to have a plan to rescue herself. He only prays it is a damned good plan... Lord Fool to the Rescue has at least one hero, a heroine, and an assortment of characters who may or may not be villains. The fun is in the discovery.

The Unexpected Ally Audiobook by Sarah Woodbury

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sarah Woodbury) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:02:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Unexpected Ally Subtitle: A Gareth & Gwen Medieval Mystery, Book 8 Author: Sarah Woodbury Narrator: Laurel Schroeder Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-17 Publisher: Sarah Woodbury Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: March 1147. Assassination, espionage, betrayal. King Owain has ridden east to confront King Madog of Powys with the attempt on the life of his son. Rhys, now abbot of St. Kentigern's monastery, hopes for peace and calls both Madog and Owain to the negotiating table. Peace, however, is the last thing on Madog's mind. Recalcitrant, self-righteous, and angry, he sees King Owain's recent weakness as his opportunity and knows that Owain's own barons are circling like wolves, waiting for the chance to overthrow him. With the throne of Gwynedd in the balance, Abbot Rhys is desperate to broker a deal. And when the body of a royal spy is found within hours of King Owain's arrival at St. Asaph's, it is up to Gareth and Gwen to find the killer before the wrong man is hanged - and a country lost. The Unexpected Ally is the eighth Gareth and Gwen Medieval Mystery. Members Reviews: More from Gwen and Gareth Things are getting really interesting in Wales. The new eifling is getting established in his new role. Gwen's old friend turns up from the first book in the series. Other characters reappear. An excellent read. Five Stars Like the rest of the series, I enjoyed this one too! Captivating tale Love the way the story is written, made me feel as if I was actually there witnessing it all unfold. Once I started reading I couldn't stop, literally finished it in a day! Excellent mystery series While the book is placed in the medical Wales, it is full of intrigue and mystery. Deep characters as well. I can't wait for the next book! Five Stars Best yet in the series. I loved it. Several good mysteries all in one book.

The American Boy Audiobook by Andrew Taylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Taylor) — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 05:50:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Boy Author: Andrew Taylor Narrator: Alex Jennings Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: England, 1819. Two enigmatic Americans arrive in London and soon after, a bank collapses. A man is found dead on a building site; another goes missing in the teeming stews of Seven Dials. A deathbed vigil ends in an act of theft and a beautiful heiress flirts with her inferiors. A strange destiny links each of these events to the American boy Edgar Allen Poe, brought to England by his foster father and sent to the leafy village of Stoke Newington to be educated. Soon the intrigue enmeshes a poor schoolmaster, Thomas Shield, who struggles to understand what is happening before it destroys him and those he loves. ©2003 Andrew Taylor; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Jennings reads with such enormous variety that we are consumed by his characterizations....The listener becomes completely absorbed with the persona of the novel." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Engrossing,historical mystery I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The writing is incredibly vivid and totally enthralling. It is a mystery, with many threads. It is not fast paced, but clues and details are gradually revealed until finally it all comes together at the end. Much of the pleasure of the listen comes from the historical backdrop for the story. I love the details of life in the early 19th century. The author draws a fabulous picture of society, the social conventions, the dress and acceptable etiquette observed by the affluent through to the extreme poverty, filth and violence endured by the poor. Life in a boys school and the acceptability of thrashing and the apparent inevitability of bullying are also fascinating to hear about. The narrator is quite wonderful too. He does a great job with portraying the various English, American and Irish accents of the characters and he really added to my enjoyment of the book. I have to admit that the involvement of the schoolmaster throughout the story is at at times a little contrived but this did not detract from my enjoyment. The child Edgar Allen Poe does appear throughout the story and although he is integral to the tale, any child would have served to play the part just as well. So don't read this just because you are a fan of Poe, that may result in disappointment. All in all a rich and vivid picture of early 19th century London, with a cleverly woven mystery to keep you guessing. Repeat of Not word for word at first but the same plot and people. And finally the same words. So if you have bought "An Unpardonable Crime" dont get this. An absolute must An exceptional book and recording. The reader is the best I have heard - and I'm a keen Audible fan! - and the plot very well constructed. What's the audio equivilent of 'un-put-downable'? This would be a great gift to someone not too sure if they wanted to go the audible route. It displays, so well, what a blast a well read audio book can be. So, I guess you can see I liked it!! Excellent!! This is a thoroughly enjoyable listen. The narrator does a great job and keeps the listener engrossed. The plot weaves its way with many twists and turns. Although Edgar Allen Poe is a relatively minor character in the story, I have been inspired to find out more about his life as a result of listening to this. This is a highly recommended book.

Emperor: The Death of Kings Audiobook by Conn Iggulden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Conn Iggulden) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emperor: The Death of Kings Author: Conn Iggulden Narrator: Alex Jennings Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: The ultimate Rome story. The young Caesar must overcome enemies on land and at sea to become a battle-hardened leader in the spectacular new novel from the bestselling author of The Gates of Rome. Forced to flee Rome, Julius Caesar is serving on board a war galley in the dangerous waters of the Mediterranean and rapidly gaining a fearsome reputation. But no sooner has he had a memorable victory than his ship is captured by pirates and he is held to ransom. Abandoned on the north African coast after hard months of captivity, he begins to gather a group of recruits that he will eventually forge into a unit powerful enough to gain vengeance on his captors and to suppress a new uprising in Greece. Returning to Rome as a hero and as an increasingly dangerous problem for his enemies Caesar is reunited with his boyhood companion Brutus. But soon the friends are called upon to fight as they have never fought before, when a new crisis threatens to overwhelm the city in the form of a rebellious gladiator named Spartacus Members Reviews: Four Stars Makes history come alive. Can't wait to read the next volume in the series......even though it's embellished. Wonderful. Amazing. Fun and Exciting. I don't usually leave reviews, but when I saw this great book series only had 3-stars I couldn't just pass it by. It was not just good, it was awesome and fun and pulled you in for hours at a time. Hard to put down. Exciting and really made you feel like you were living in Roman times, what it must have been like. I so much enjoyed the entire 4-book series that I have sold my paperback versions and bought hardcover books to keep displayed on my book shelf. I do not have a large book collection, very few I keep around for future re-reading but some of them include Name of the Wind (Patric Rothfus), The Way of Kings (Brandon Sanderson), Game of Thrones (Martin), and Conqueror (Conn Igulden) - wonderful and similar writting style to Emperor but I liked the Conqueror series even better! Great pace, drama and character developments For those who are relatively unfamiliar with Roman history and characters.. This series has been great in defining the story of Julius Caeser and the characters around him in a thrilling drama. I personally prefer some fiction to make the stories more sticky! Fast moving read and page turner Not a dry or boring moment. Easy to pick up as it called to learn what happens next. Though a novel, it is fascinating to sense the reality it is based on. I just ordered book 3 in the series. Gods, what it must have been like! Might have under rated it. Sorry Its really good. But i cant give it 4 or 5 starts just because its not as good as the other conn igguldom serieses ive read. Conqueror or genghis series is the best. War of roses is nearly as good.

The Flying Scotsman Audiobook by Quinn Fawcett

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Quinn Fawcett) — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:17:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Flying Scotsman Subtitle: A Mycroft Holmes Novel, Book 3 Author: Quinn Fawcett Narrator: Alan Stanford Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: To keep the peace after an attempted assassination, a prince must be smuggled out of England aboard the Flying Scotsman, the fastest train between London and Edinburgh. Disguised as journalists, Mycroft and Patterson Guthrie, guard the prince. Also aboard is Pauline Gatspy. Is she on Mycroft's side? Or is the Prince her latest target? Members Reviews: A good story, let down by the American vocabulary. Located in the United Kingdom, and told in the first person by a Scottish character, this thriller is badly let down by the repeated use of American vocables; this especially jarring when it comes to railway terminology: Just for a sample, in Britain; trains have drivers and guards, not engineers and conductors, while engines have tenders and not colliers. In short, the book needs being translated into English. Painfully bad This seems to be the fourth in a series about someone called Mycroft Holmes (but having no real relation to the character created by Conan Doyle) as "edited" by Quinn Fawcett and as told by Mycroft's colorless assistant Guthrie. It is the only book in the series I have read and will certainly forevermore remain the one and only. Had I the inductive skills of Conan Doyle's Sherlock and Mycroft, I would have put the book back on the bookstore shelves as soon as I noticed that all the reviewers' blurbs on the flyleaf and back cover are from publications of the Western East Podunk Grain and Corn Bulletin sort. Well, what we have is an almost completely plotless 320 pages, in which the author carefully describes every scrap of food and sip of liquid that goes into Mycoft's mouth, but never finds time to create characters, situations or developments that would be of any interest to the long-suffering reader. The books most similar to this one that I have seen are the Irene Adler novels of Carol Nelson Douglas, in which there are 50 pages of descriptions of Irene's outfits for every paragraph in which Irene wonders idly who killed the little Paris seamstress about 200 pages back, and why. Mycroft himself seems to have no real job, and spends his time eating, fretting in a distant, avuncular way, and sending and receiving telegrams which never amount to anything. In this particular novel, someone of questionable judgement has chosen Mycroft to organize getting the friendly Scandinavian Prince Oscar safely out of England, before an international incident is created by having him assassinated on English soil. The novel takes place in a completely imaginary and relentlessly superficial world, connected in no way to the sociopolitical realities of 1890. Instead, we have two gigantic, global and preposterously efficient forces for evil, the Brotherhood and the Golden Lodge. Unlike vaguely similar organizations in our real world, whose members have trouble finding their shoes, pistols and computers in the morning, the organizations Mycroft faces here are always 30 steps ahead of him, even when he has only just decided what to do. Thus he and his two aides, Guthrie and Tyers, are always reacting, never acting. Not that much happens that they need to react to, as there is virtually no action. I got the feeling that the book is a first draft, and that the author never had time to go back and decide what to do with certain sequences.

Murders for Sale Audiobook by Andre Norton, Grace Allen Hogarth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andre Norton) — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:44:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murders for Sale Author: Andre Norton, Grace Allen Hogarth Narrator: Jewel Greenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-17 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When Fredericka Wing arrives in South Sutton, Massachusetts, a tiny New England town, it seems an ideal place for a working summer vacation. She plans on managing Miss Hartwell's bookstore while working on her own writing. She never dreamed she would find a body in a hammock in her own backyard. Someone brutally murdered Catherine Clay, an heir to the Sutton fortune. And more violence follows. Together with Peter Mohun, a professor at a local college, Fredericka sets out to discover the murderer's identity...and unravel the secrets of the wealthy and powerful Sutton family! Murders for Sale - also published under the title Sneeze on Sunday - is one of science fiction writer Andre Norton's rare excursions into the mystery field. Members Reviews: Make a good movie! The mystery was pretty good, but most of the characters were pretty flat. Not Norton's best; I think she was trying too hard to stay in Genre. You didn't really get to know much about the heroine and the hero didn't really come into focus for me. I could really see this as a period movie tho'--I think it would really rock! I read this as it was recommended because it's a departure from Norton's Science Fiction works I read this as it was recommended because it's a departure from Norton's Science Fiction works. It was an entertaining read. This book is in the Andre Norton Mega-pack for 99Â.Why pay more? This book is already included in the Andre Norton Mega-pack for 99Â. Why pay more? Caveat Emptor. (The other 14 books in the Mega-pack are all FREE to download from Gutenberg.org.)

Across the Australian Desert Audiobook by Andrew Lang

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrew Lang) — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:05:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Across the Australian Desert Subtitle: Robert O'Hara Burke's Expedition Across Australia Author: Andrew Lang Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Robert O'Hara Burke (1821-1861) was one of the great Victorian explorers. In 1860 he was appointed to lead the Victorian Exploring Expedition, which aimed to cross the Australian continent from south to north. The expedition left Melbourne on Monday, 20 August 1860 with a total of 19 men, 27 (rum fuelled) camels, and 23 horses. The expedition was dogged by disputes and poor leadership decisions from the start. Even at the first staging post the second in command and the medical officer resigned. Burke left groups of men, horses and camels at staging posts along the way to provide a supply chain of provisions for the return journey. However the supply chain was poorly managed and provisions ran low.The small team of Burke, William Wills, John King, and Charley Gray set off on an impetuous dash for the northern coast and reached the mangroves on the estuary of the Flinders River, near where the town of Normanton now stands, on the 9th of February 1861. Weakened by starvation and exposure, progress on the return journey was slow and hampered by the tropical monsoon downpours. Gray died four days before they reached the staging point at Cooper's Creek. The other three rested for a day when they buried him. They finally reached the meeting point on 21 April 1861, 9 hours after the rest of the party had given up waiting and left, leaving a note and some food, as they had not been relieved by the party supposed to be arriving from base camp. The final three made a valiant attempt to find their way back from the desert, and despite much help given to them by local Aborigines, by the time a search party arrived, there was only one survivor left of the original party.

Everybody's Somebody's Fool Audiobook by Ed Gorman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed Gorman) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:06:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everybody's Somebody's Fool Author: Ed Gorman Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: There is a body in a gazebo, and the chief suspect is not long for this world. Small-town lawyer and private detective Sam McCain is enjoying a cocktail party, dancing with a lovelier specimen than his five-foot-five-inch frame usually attracts, when the hostess confronts him with a problem the likes of which Good Housekeeping has never seen. There is a corpse in the backyard gazebo, and the party is definitely over. The murdered girl was the twenty-year-old daughter of the town's Cadillac dealer, a troubled young woman with a self-destructive streak. The police focus their investigation on her drag-racing boyfriend, local bad boy David Egan, whom McCain agrees to defend. When Egan dies in a freak car accident, the case seems closed. But examining the hot rod shows a cut brake line - and a motive for a killing far more complicated than good girl gone bad. Members Reviews: Brilliant series from overlooked master storyteller! This is a very special 'private eye' series build around a lawyer and special court investigator, Sam McCain, in a small town in the midwest (Iowa) in the fifties and sixties. I absolutely love this series for several reasons: 1. the wonderful immersion into a different time, spanning a decade from the late fifties to the late sixties. The descriptions are detailed, evocative, engaging and realistic. They are exceptionally well done. 2. The protagonist is a likeable average joe, who is easy to identify with and tells the stories in the first person. His back story is as engaging and interesting as the murder mysteries he gets involved in, and has become the main reason why I have become hooked on this series. 3. There are plenty of connections to the pop culture of the fifties and sixties, which is a bonus for any lover of music, books, cinema and culture of the period. 4. The mysteries are well crafted and keep you guessing until the end. 5. Every single one of the entries in these series is excellent without exception and well worth the read. Give this a try, you won't regret it. I read all 9 books in 2 months and can't wait for the 10th entry, 'Riders' on the Storm', that will appear in October 2014! I hope Mr. Gorman gets the opportunity to write several more before he retires. Five Stars Read the whole series folks... It is great Fun mystery fiction This is a fun mystery novel. It's part of the Sam McCain series, which is set in Iowa in the 1950s and 1960s. One of the best things about the McCain novels is the portrait of small town life in that long ago era and the author's utilization of period details such as books, music, cars and current events. In this book, small town lawyer and investigator, Sam McCain sets out to find a triple murderer. First he finds a girl's corpse in a gazebo at a party. Soon after, a James Dean wannabe and a cheating wife wind up dead. As McCain sets out to find the killer he encounters some of the best minor characters in genre literature--a local hippie writer, a ditzy secretary and a pair of Irish old maids. The best part of the book is a sensitive love story that Gorman pulls off with unusual compassion and understanding.

Rubicon Audiobook by Steven Saylor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven Saylor) — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:56:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rubicon Subtitle: A Novel of Ancient Rome Author: Steven Saylor Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-30-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: As Caesar marches on Rome and panic erupts in the city, Gordianus the Finder discovers, in his own home, the body of Pompey's favorite cousin. Before fleeing the city, Pompey exacts a terrible bargain from the finder of secrets: to unearth the killer or sacrifice his own son-in-law to service in Pompeys legions - and certain death. Amid the city's sordid underbelly, Gordianus learns that the murdered man was a dangerous spy. Now, as he follows a trail of intrigue, betrayal, and ferocious battles on land and sea, the Finder is caught between the chaos of war and the terrible truth he must finally reveal. Rubicon, set in early days of the Roman Civil War, is a pivotal novel in Saylor's best-selling and critically acclaimed series of novels set in late republican Rome. Members Reviews: May You Live in Interesting Times The first five novels in Stephen Saylors Roma Sub Rosa saga span almost 30 years, from when Gordianus the Finder met Cicero the Advocate (Roman Blood, set in 80 BC) to the murder of Clodius (Murder on the Appian Way, 52 BC). Gordianus rubbed shoulders with historical bigshots while he solved crimes, got married, acquired children, and watched as the Roman republic crumbled. In "Rubicon," the sixth book of the series, he (and we) reach the era of outright civil war--early 49 BC, as Julius Caesar and his legions cross the Rubicon in defiance of the Roman senate and its leader, Pompey Magnus (the great, a title Pompey apparently bestowed on himself). Rubicon opens with Pompeys nephew found murdered in the atrium of Gordianus own home. Pompey is going to be mightily pissed, moans Gordianus, now 60 and retired. He has tried to avoid taking sides in the civil war, despite the fact that his son Meto is Caesars close adviser and literary amanuensis. Gordianus the Finder has given way to Gordianus the Father (and grandfather), paterfamilias of a unique family that he loves deeply and is desperate to protect. But of course the startling murder drags him into the thick of things. Pompey, about to lead his own army against Caesar, takes Gordianus son-in-law hostage and will return him only when Gordianus finds the killer. Especially considering that its one of the shorter entries in the series, the plot of Rubicon is complex. There are secret love affairs and coded messages and disguises and blackmail and a climactic battle. The ending reveals the killer but opens up a whole new mystery that will play out over the next few books. The Roman Republic-into-Empire era epitomizes the curse may you live in interesting times. Saylors books portray the uncertainty, violence, and chaos and its effects on ordinary citizens with verve and scholarship. The parallel but somewhat less earnest SPQR books by John Maddox Roberts feature the same timeframe and events, starring a young aristocrat who is prone to stumble across murders. Both series are treats for the classical history lover. In terms of audiobooks, its unfortunate that the early Gordianus novels were *extremely* poorly narrated. Ralph Cosham takes over the narration for Rubicon and later books, and I enjoy him (once I get over wondering how Inspector Armand Gamache--a trademark Cosham character--got from modern Quebec to ancient Rome). The SPQR books are narrated by Simon Vance and John Lee, both great old hands at this type of material.

Liberty: A Dane and Bones Origins Story Audiobook by David Wood, Edward G. Talbot

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Wood) — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:06:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Liberty: A Dane and Bones Origins Story Subtitle: Dane Maddock Origins, Book 5 Author: David Wood, Edward G. Talbot Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-15 Publisher: Gryphonwood Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: September, 1787. A clandestine group of founding fathers gather to debate a decision that could change the fate of America. Once again, Navy SEALs Dane Maddock and "Bones" Bonebrake find themselves pitted against the revolutionary group, The Sons of the Republic, as they seek to unravel a centuries-old mystery. Action, thrills, and mystery abound in the exciting new Dane and Bones Origins story, Liberty. Members Reviews: Another Hit The sons of the Republic are back and they want payback for the events in Freedom. Dane and Bones will need to put their minds, wit and skills together in order to Come up with a crazy scheme to save themselves and get to the bottom of The Republics plan. In pure Dane & Bones style you can expect action, history, humour and those pesky bad guys. Wood and Talbot really know how to entertain and weave a good tale. Jeffrey Kafer once again puts in a great performance that makes the audiobook a pleasure to listen to. I listened to this in one sitting and really enjoyed it. A Performance Disaster Is there anything you would change about this book? I enjoy a mindless action novel on occasion. This story had potential; however, the narrator ruined it by not having the ability to differentiate his voice for different characters. How did the narrator detract from the book? He was unable to differentiate between characters with his voice.

Die a Little Audiobook by Megan Abbott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Megan Abbott) — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:47:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Die a Little Author: Megan Abbott Narrator: Ellen Archer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Shadow-dodging through the glamorous world of 1950s Hollywood and its seedy flip side, Megan Abbott's debut, Die a Little, is a gem of the darkest hue. This ingenious twist on a classic noir tale tells the story of Lora King, a schoolteacher, and her brother Bill, a junior investigator with the district attorney's office. Lora's comfortable, suburban life is jarringly disrupted when Bill falls in love with a mysterious young woman named Alice Steele, a Hollywood wardrobe assistant with a murky past. Made sisters by marriage but not by choice, the bond between Lora and Alice is marred by envy and mistrust. Spurred on by inconsistencies in Alice's personal history and possibly jealous of Alice's hold on her brother, Lora finds herself lured into the dark alleys and mean streets of seamy Los Angeles. Assuming the role of amateur detective, she uncovers a shadowy world of drugs, prostitution, and ultimately, murder. Lora's fascination with Alice's "sins" increases in direct proportion to the escalation of her own relationship with Mike Standish, a charmingly amoral press agent who appears to know more about his old friend Alice than he reveals. The deeper Lora digs to uncover Alice's secrets, the more her own life begins to resemble Alice's sinister past, and present. Critic Reviews: "Abbott...crafts a stylish, sensuous tale with picture-perfect period trappings. "(Publishers Weekly) "She does nail a similarly hushed and lurid tone in a tale that smolders like the night's last, forgotten cigarette." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Disappointing I had really high hopes for this book. I'm a fan of film noir, and it seemed as if this would fit right into the genre. However, it turned out to be "noir lite." The story was jumpy and often confusing. I found that I had to keep rewinding to figure out what I had missed. The narrator gave us glimpses of herself, but mostly it came off as hypocritical--the good girl who condemns her sis-in-law for her behavior, all the while apparently not being the "nice girl" she'd have everyone to believe she was. Also, the relationship between the narrator and her brother came off as a little seedy, if not quite incestuous. Plot devices were entirely dropped/never resolved, and at least one character shows up as a minor one to begin with and then has a larger part later on--for no good reason. Some things were explained in too much detail, and some were completely glossed over, leaving you to wonder how/why/when that had happened. Technically, the book wasn't edited well at all. There were multiple repeated lines, and at one point, the studio engineer could be heard cueing the recording! Very distracting, to say the least. I gave the book two stars solely because it wasn't the worst thing I've ever listened to. Nonetheless, it was, by far, not the best either. Mafia and prostitution? Any additional comments? What an interesting view into a mixed world. The brother/husband as a policeman, perhaps intentionally, doesn't see the world in which he married. The sister narrator and main character tries hard to find answers to more and more confusing and inconsistent aspects of her sister-in-law's life.

The Grave Tattoo Audiobook by Val McDermid

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Val McDermid) — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:37:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grave Tattoo Author: Val McDermid Narrator: Julie Maisey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-16 Publisher: Wholestory Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: When torrential summer rains uncover a bizarrely tattooed body on a Lake District hillside, old wives' tales also come swirling to the surface. For centuries Lakelanders have whispered that Fletcher Christian staged the massacre on Pitcairn so that he could return home. And there he told his story to an old friend and schoolmate, William Wordsworth, who turned it into a long narrative poem. Wordsworth specialist Jane Gresham, herself a native of the Lake District, feels compelled to discover once and for all whether the manuscript ever existed - and whether it still exists today.... Critic Reviews: "Absorbing modern mystery." (Times) "An irresistible combination of contemporary psychological thriller and historical mystery." (Tess Gerritsen) Members Reviews: Dreadful writing I loved the last Val McDermid book I read, I almost can't believe this is by the same writer. Indulgent nonsense, a back story so dull - but obviously not to the author - it kept putting me to sleep. And it kept being repeated and laboured over by more and more characters having to explain it to one another! I don't know how any of them managed to convince one another it was even a vaguely likely rumour, it was clearly bollocks. I tried persevering but it was too stupid and dull. Find a better Val MacDermid book, she's usually perceptive and smart. Too wrapped up in her own fascination with history here to remember to think about character, plot, intrigue and suspense. couldn't stop listening great plot . Lots of twists and turns keeping the listener interested. Would like to hear more about Jayne Gresham... Different approach for Val A different perspective as the main hero is not a detective looking at the crimes, but a literary searcher. Of course well plotted and good characters. Very enjoyable. Identity fraud? Can this really be Val McDermid ? Never been know to fail . . . . but really not up to standard. Unsympathetic characters with carved from stone dialogue . Really had no interest in any of them and not bothered about their fates. Maybe a reissue of a very early work? Certainly reads like one Thoroughly absorbing Great idea, well executed. Narration of the characters voices was convincing and this really allowed you to get involved in the intriguing story.

Tumbleweeds Audiobook by Will Henry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Will Henry) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:00:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tumbleweeds Author: Will Henry Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A collection of frontier stories which includes tales of Frank and Jesse James, Cole Younger and his brothers and even explorers Lewis and Clark. Members Reviews: Roll, Tumbleweed, Roll As the title implies this book is a collection of stories which are as diverse and distinct and as far reaching as any tumbleweed that ever rolled across the prairie. Will Henry is known for his eclectic sense of diversity when it comes to story telling, yet at the same time stayed within the boundaries of the "west"--for the most part. These stories go from outlaw to out of America--three of them deal with Jesse James or at least his gang and their activities and Sam Bass, and one has an American in Africa tracking dangerous game, Will Henry's humor comes through as well in The Tallest Indian in Toltepec a story about the revolution in Mexico. As the blurb on the back of the book says, "...each of the dozen stories in this book is filled to the brim with the adventure, excitement, and humanity of the West that only Will Henry could capture." Short story collection. Well written as to be expected from Will Henry, but still it is just a collection of 12 short stories in 248 pages and there can't be much character development or as far as that goes much story development, I thought it was a complete novel or I would not have bought it, perhaps the name tries to explain that.

World's Greatest Sleuth! Audiobook by Steve Hockensmith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Hockensmith) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:44:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World's Greatest Sleuth! Subtitle: A Holmes on the Range Mystery Author: Steve Hockensmith Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: In 1893, the Amlingmeyer boys venture forth from the west in response to a summons from Otto's ("Big Red") publisher - they are to come to Chicago immediately, to the World's Columbian Exposition, and compete with some of the most famous detectives in the world. Set to coincide with the closing days of the first World's Fair and the publication of the story revealing the death of Sherlock Holmes, Gustav ("Old Red") will be competing for the title of World's Greatest Sleuth! Hating train travel and cities, the real draw is the chance to meet up again with the intriguing and elusive Diana Corvus. But the competition has barely begun before there is a murder in "the White City" - the organizer of the contest is discovered face down in the Mammoth Cheese from Canada - and from there, the game is really afoot. Critic Reviews: "Hockensmith has delivered a fine addition to his Holmes on the Range series.... This should satisfy historical mystery readers who enjoy a tale full of clues leavened with humor." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Enjoyable romp through the white city With this novel S.H. has gotten the series back "on track". I think I could listen to Mr. Dufris read names from a phone book, and his voice has the right touch of humor to really bring the author's story to life. Well done! Fun characters and excellent narrator I enjoy the Holmes on the Range series. If you have never read the series start with the first book. Big Red and Old Red are wonderful characters and the narrator William Dufris does a fantastic job of bringing them to life. I laugh out loud when I listen to this series. If you prefer serious mysteries with wholly realistic characters then these books may not be for you but if you enjoy fun and outlandish characters you will like this series set in the old west. Absolutely loved this series Negative reviews seem to want a one size fits all series. This series is unique, and wonderful. Plot and narration. I can't wait for another to be written. Can do no wrong? What did you love best about World's Greatest Sleuth!? The characters and the writing Who was your favorite character and why? None What does William Dufris bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Charismatic voice. He makes the book! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? They already have it from the title of a previous book - Holmes on the Range, Chicago style. Any additional comments? Love these books! Not recommended What would have made World's Greatest Sleuth! better? Plot was so-so. Interesting background on the Chicago World's Fair. DROP the "good ole cowboy" accent for the narrating character. It became very annoying and I had to force myself to finish the book. A book has to be pretty awful for me not to finish it!

The Samurai Code Audiobook by Steven Moore

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steven Moore) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:11:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Samurai Code Subtitle: A Hiram Kane Novella, Book 1 Author: Steven Moore Narrator: Kenneth Bryant Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-17 Publisher: Steven Moore & Condor Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Expedition leader Hiram Kane is in Japan when the storm of the century hits. He joins the rescue mission as flash floods cause chaos, death and destruction. Yakuza boss Katashi Goto is retiring from the mob. Before he does, there is one more thing to achieve: revenge over a centuries old enemy. When their two very different worlds collide, Kane is forced to make a choice. He has always known honour is worth fighting for. When challenged by Katashi, he has to decide if it is also worth dying for. The Samurai Code is the first instalment of the Hiram Kane adventure series. For fans of Russell Blake and Clive Cussler, Steven Moore's breakout action thriller will leave you breathless. Members Reviews: Wow!!! What a story! This is the first book by this author and narrator that I have listened to. I found it quite enjoyable. The author was able to give such vivid imagery and I loved the glimpses of Japanese history and culture. I thought the book moved along quite well and had enough character development for its short length. The narrator was able to convey so many emotions, and did a great job with the various characters. My review is not a synopsis of the book, but rather my opinion of it. I was provided with this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher, and/or narrator at my request and voluntarily left this review. In addition to being full of action, this book does give some great insight into the Japanese culture, and some unexpected humor. Well done! Awesome story. Would you listen to The Samurai Code again? Why? Yes I would, Kenneth Bryant is an awesome narrator based on his performance and he nailed the Japanese voices. Who was your favorite character and why? The MC Hiram Kane because he reminds me of Indiana Jones and I can easily see him fitting into a movie adaption. Steve has clearly crafted this character very well! Have you listened to any of Kenneth Bryants other performances before? How does this one compare? No, I have not, this is my first time hearing Kenneth. He puts the feeling into each character including the Japanese Boss. This guy has a great talent! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me laugh a few times, but it kept me on the edge of my seat. Reading the book was great, but in audio format, it's 10 times better. This could easily be the British version of Indiana Jones! Hints of an adventurer with more of a tale to tell Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This book introduces Hiram Kane and as such, moved slower than usual. There are hints that there is more to come on Hiram's background, but there is sufficient detail in this book to give a rounded story. Not as much of a mystery as I thought there would be but the small insights into Japanese culture added to the overall reading enjoyment. I received this audio book for free and voluntarily reviewed. Interesting. A tale of samurai, and a good story line makes this book interesting. I received this audio book for free and voluntarily reviewed. This just wasn't quite for me. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes, because it was from an author I had never read before and I like to periodically try out different ones. Now I know.

Allegiance Audiobook by Kermit Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kermit Roosevelt) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 17:12:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Allegiance Subtitle: A Novel Author: Kermit Roosevelt Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: A sophisticated legal thriller that plunges listeners into the debate within the US government surrounding the imprisonment of thousands of Japanese-Americans during World War II. When the news broke about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Caswell "Cash" Harrison was all set to drop out of law school and join the army...until he flunked the physical. Instead, he's given the opportunity to serve as a clerk to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. He and another clerk stumble onto a potentially huge conspiracy aimed at guiding the court's interests, and the cases dealing with the constitutionality of the prison camps created to detain Japanese-Americans seem to play a key part. Then Cash's colleague dies under mysterious circumstances, and the young, idealistic lawyer is determined to get at the truth. His investigation will take him from the office of J. Edgar Hoover to an internment camp in California, where he directly confronts the consequences of America's wartime policies. Kermit Roosevelt combines the momentum of a top-notch legal thriller with a thoughtful examination of one of the worst civil rights violations in US history in this long-awaited follow-up to In the Shadow of the Law. Members Reviews: The More Things Change..... Allegiance is a legal thriller, but if youâre expecting a best-seller of the John Grisham genre, a page-turning, plot-driven race to the who-dunnit ending, look elsewhere. Roosevelt, the great-great grandson of T.R. and a professor of Constitutional Law at Penn Law School, makes you think, confront issues, address the grey areas of the law, and he does this slowly. He writes elegantly. I found myself rereading paragraphs just to absorb their beauty. At the center of Allegiance is the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII, and the novel includes many historical characters of that time: J. Edgar Hoover, Supreme Court Justices Frankfurter, Black, Douglas, Atty. General Francis Biddle, etc. But the questions, loyalties, and issues raised go far beyond the detainment and make us realize that although this took place 75 years ago, things havenât changed much.....Guantanamo, building walls (and making the Mexicans pay for it), anti-Muslim rhetoric. Roosevelt is clearly a man of great talent and I hope he will use it to ... This is much more than just another murder mystery in an historical setting. Rather, it is a novel of the coming age of a young man as a clerk in the Supreme Court in 1941-46. It is also a novel of manners and mores of Philadelphia society with a strong dose of reality about the deportation of Japanese Americans from the West Coast to nasty camps inland. On the whole, perhaps the book may be regarded as a modern version of John O'Hara's From the Terrace. It was a very enjoyable read; the murders seemed almost incidental to the story. I would have rated this book at five stars, but the protagonist was doing too much agonizing, too many internal monologues, and the alleged conspiracy did not seem plausible, while the ending was just too pat. Mr.

Gallows Thief Audiobook by Bernard Cornwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Cornwell) — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 02:24:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gallows Thief Author: Bernard Cornwell Narrator: James Frain Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: But Rider Sandman, whose qualifications for the post are nonexistent, discovers that the painter is almost certainly innocent and, as he peels back the layers of a corrupt penal system, he finds himself pitted against some of the wealthiest and most ruthless men in Regency England who want to keep the truth hidden. Critic Reviews: "Traditional historical mystery readers should cheer." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Awesome At first I thought Oh No!!!! Bernard has written a lemon but after what seemed to me a slow start it was terrific all the way especially when you decide you know who the killer is and at almost the end you find out whether you are right or not :) Thank you again Mr Cornwell for a well written interesting novel Hopefully he will write a sequel to it Fine Historical Escape The prolific Mr. Cornwell has created another set of intriguing circumstances and captivating characters. This one hasn't yet spawned sequels, but it is worthy of doing so. Gallows Thief This is a bit of a different book for Cornwell. It is interesting to note how our justice system has improved since those days. The sights and smells of the City of London post Napoleonic was as if I was there. The reader James Frain did a good job. This is the first book I have heard him read. Lots of suspense and action even if there was none of Cornwell's famous battle scenes. I wonder if this is a beginning of a new series. Excellent narration and story Audio quality is less than desirable though. Still, wonderfully entertaining. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys a good thriller/mystery Great Historical Mystery Would you listen to Gallows Thief again? Why? The slow start made me think that I downloaded a lemon. When the book picked up, I was hooked! I would listen to it again while I'm knitting just to hear James Frain cursing :D Who was your favorite character and why? Ryder because he's so full of grit. What does James Frain bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? James Frain used different voices for the characters. It added interest to the story and it was so much fun to listen to. I was easier for me to visualize different characters. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There were definite funny moments in this book. Some of the characters are just so sarcastic. Any additional comments? I have to find more James Frain narrations.

Not My Blood Audiobook by Barbara Cleverly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Cleverly) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:44:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/611/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not My Blood Subtitle: A Joe Sandilands Investigation, Book 10 Author: Barbara Cleverly Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical Publisher's Summary: Scotland Yard Detective Joe Sandilands is caught off guard one night in 1933 by a phone call from a distressed boy named Jackie Drummond, who just might be the illegitimate son Joe never knew he had.... Members Reviews: a leap ahead in time and quality Much has changed in Sandilands. We find a career promoted Joe in 1933, with both Cleverly's prose and her packaging of the historical fiction detective formula much better than early entries in the series. As in other similar series, character is built up over novels - so perhaps the characterization would not be as pleasing if you jump into the series here, in book 10. Other than that, it could be a stand-alone listen. Cleverly's early novels all contained what seemed like one or two obligatory romantic scenes - - in these the dialogue would be weaker and the scene just, well, clumsy. This is a little better on that account. If you're a fan of crime fiction featuring screenplay-like action, adventure and violence, this won't please. It's mostly the quieter type of mystery often found in British and Brit set crime fiction, with a bit of bravado at the end. Sandilands' protege (spelled Dorcus?) returns and becomes a bit of a Maise Dobbs type. Are there "preposterous circumstances" as another listener suggests? Well, it is crime FICTION, but the theme of this mystery is not so far fetched, then or now. Compared to most in the genre (and even in this series) it was topical - although the 21st century version of these crimes is better disguised and conducted in regions other than the western world. Even LeCarre has used the theme. You do need to put up with "By God, this is England, and we won't stand for it!" - but that sounds OK by that part of the story. Narrator Prebble is much easier on my ears than Terry Wale (Sorry, fans of Terry Wale; I know he's talented, but his narration grates on me.) Prebble can make the lapse into "by God, this is England" dialogue palatable. A Worthy Series Where does Not My Blood rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Ranks right up at the top. I am a great fan of the author and the series. What was one of the most memorable moments of Not My Blood? The scene in the graveyard. Satisfying end to a legal problem. What does Simon Prebble bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Simon Prebble is such a great reader. He never appears to be reading the book, rather he makes one feel like one is there! Any additional comments? I am a great fan of the author. Her characters are interesting and well fleshed out. The places where the books take place are well depicted and I enjoy the historical detail. The twists and turns of her plots are most clever. Always love the surprises. so glad I stumbled across this series!! A new (to me) voice relating the intricacies of a gentleman and his society in 30's England. Simon Prebble Saves The Day While I have enjoyed previous Joe Sandilands novels, I was not a fan of the narrator, Terry Wales. Simon Prebble brings a needed gravitas to the books and I hope he continues to be the narrator. While I found this story engrossing, I couldn't give it a five star rating because the author leaves numerous plot points unaddressed or unanswered.