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Act Normal Audiobook by William Manchee

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Manchee) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:08:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Act Normal Subtitle: A Stan Turner Mystery Author: William Manchee Narrator: William Timnick Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-10 Publisher: Top Publications, Ltd. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Stan Turner is asked by the CIA to defend a woman accused of killing her alien husband and three children. What the CIA doesn't tell Stan is that the woman's husband isn't from Mexico but from another planet. Critic Reviews: "Readers who like to mix their legal thrillers with a bit of science fiction will enjoy Manchee's (Cactus Island) latest Stan Turner Mystery, in which the Dallas attorney, grief stricken by the abduction of his son by the aliens, is asked by the aliens to defend a woman accused of killing her husband and children." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Worst read book As I listened to this far fetched alien-legal thriller, I was constantly reminded that the reader read too slowly. He actually read as though he had a learning disability. Every syllable was pronounced, and made me concentrate more on him than the story. The story is very weak, in which every loophole and unbelievable exception is made up to explain his story line. Very disappointed, I had to finish the book just so I wouldn't have felt cheated, but I wanted to trash it. Unique mystery-sci fi is a fascinating read. Dallas attorney Stan Turner has a long history of doing special jobs for the CIA. Unfortunately, he has also accepted their help from time to time. Now the CIA insists he help them prevent the discovery of a top secret project involving aliens and to insure his cooperation and silence they have his son kidnapped and exiled to the alien world. But this isn't Stan's only problem. One of his oldest clients is the victim of embezzlement and his partner, Paula Waters, is arrested on a trip outside the country. A very complex story but one difficult to put down. I also enjoyed William Timnick's reading of the novel and am looking forward to hearing more from him.

Looking for Mr. Big Audiobook by Maggie Hudson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Maggie Hudson) — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 06:35:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Looking for Mr. Big Author: Maggie Hudson Narrator: Raymond Sawyer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-06 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Deena King is a tough, moral barrister who has made a highly successful career of putting criminals behind bars. Al Virtue is a villain. Only once has he been called to pay for his crimes, and Deena King was the prosecutor. But now they must form an unlikely alliance, for Deena's son and Al's daughter have vanished from college. As the trail leads from the London underworld to the headquarters of a Colombian drug cartel, it soon becomes apparent that, for the forces of law and order, the safe return of the young students is not a priority - and Al and Deena are unwitting pawns in a deadly game. ©2001 Maggie Hudson; (P)2006 Oakhill Publishing Ltd Critic Reviews: "Hudson has voice of her own...a highly enjoyable read." (The Times) Members Reviews: My Favourite Listen I first bought a paper back version of this book and was enthralled from beginning to end. I subsequently bought the Audible version and this is where my paper back version came to life. I loved every word. It is just super. The narrator, Raymond Sawyer, did the most fantastic job. I have listened to this book several times. I loved it! Unusual Really a listening treat, thrilling but different from most thrillers, warmly recomended

Dead Ringer Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:34:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Ringer Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Haydn Gwynne Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-07 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: When ace lawyer Bennie Rosato's twin sister returns to Philadelphia, she knows that trouble is on the horizon. At the same time, Bennie's law firm is in trouble, so she takes on a potentially lucrative class action suit to try to save the day. It could be make or break - both for her family and her firm. Then a mysterious stranger appears just in time to help Bennie in the fight of her life, for her life. Full of pace, suspense, and laugh-out-loud humour, best-selling New York Times author Lisa Scottoline is back, with one of her strongest books ever. Members Reviews: non vrai We've all seen designer knock-offs, those bits and pieces spread out on blankets on NYC sidewalks, around Paris Metro stops, in the entrances to Covent Garden alleyways, on Florentine bridges. The initials in Calvin Klein are a bit off, there's an extra n in Chanel or the stitching is wrong, the fabric flimsy. OK. This novel. Well, the stitching is wrong and the fabric is dreck. This is my first Francome novel. It will also be my last. Wandering the mystery sections in bookstores, I've always thought it was a bit fishy that another horse series comes so close in the alphabet to Dick Francis. Well, having read all of Francis and one of Francome, I must hand it to the latter - he knows how to make hay of a coincidence and a two-word title. If Francis's books were paintings, this would be like looking at a Xeroxed copy. The shapes are the same, but the detail is gone and the colors are off. But that's not the worst thing. The estate of the late Josephine Tey has grounds for protest here, as Francome produces a clumsy re-make of the timeless favorite, Brat Farrar. This isn't just A missing heir story; it's THAT missing heir story, right down to climbing down sinkholes after the evidence and Westover changed merely to Westport. Even the sleazy almost-family-member coach is virtually identical. If this were an attempt at a Tey tribute, it would be merely sad. As it stands, however, it's guaranteed a spot on the Ponte Vecchio. A good read! If I couldn't put it down it must have been good. Right? A fast paced story that is well above typical "chick lit". This is the first in the series that I have read but since it's the eighth one a lot of other people must like them. I could quibble a little bit with the portrayal of Bennie,s law firm but there is no reason to do so. I expect to read more of them. Another fantastic thriller It was great to read another novel involving Bennie Rosato's twin sister Alice Connelly. One of the things that I love about Scottoloine's novels is she ties things from previous novels. Also, I love that she stresses the importance of families. Love reading this series!!! Another good one I love these books. This one is a particular favorite. Good characters and a wonderful plot. I'll read it again Five Stars Enjoyed listening to it on my long runs.

Mistaken Identity Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:04:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mistaken Identity Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Haydn Gwynne Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-07 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Defence lawyer Bennie Rosato has always known that there was some mystery about her father, of whom she knows nothing but his name - until she takes the case of her life. © Lisa Scottoline; (P) Macmillan Publishers Ltd Critic Reviews: "Double jeopardy is more than just a legal term in this taut and smart courtroom drama by Edgar Award winner Scottoline." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: I liked the book but I like to have an ending ... I liked the book but I like to have an ending to the story. So many aspects were not ended and there certainly was any justice. I realize that is how life is sometimes but I don't like it in my books. Also, hard to really like any of the main characters in this book. Good Read As usual, Lisa Scottoline has delivered yet another book that is hard to put down. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star is because for this book, I found myself sometimes getting lost in the number of characters . But overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys anything written by Lisa Scottoline. Enjoyed the read First Lisa Scottoline book for me. Page turner all the way with unanticipated ending. Have added multiple of her books to my wish list. Good character development along with story line. What to say? I'm hooked on the series. What to say? I'm hooked on the series. Mistaken identity If you like Lisa Scottoline or have never read her,now is the time.I have never been disappointed in any of her books and this one was great.Lawyers,murderers,corrupt cops,it has everything.

Rough Justice Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:23:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rough Justice Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Haydn Gwynne Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-07 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Marta Richter is just hours away from winning an acquittal for her latest client, millionaire businessman Elliot Steere. As the jury deliberates, Steere lets slip that he in fact murdered the homeless man who tried to carjack him. In a race against time, Marta resolves to find the evidence that will convict Steere before the jury returns with its verdict. But Elliot Steere won't let anyone stand between him and freedom. Even from his jail cell, he has the cunning and connections to kill again. ©Lisa Scottoline; (P)Macmillan Publishers Ltd Members Reviews: I am a fan of Scottoline 's Rosato and Associates Crime doesn't pay with this crew. This group will risk their life for the truth. It pays to have these women on one's team. I love the characters and their quirks. Every journey reveals more about these strong women. This time they defend a sociopathic slum lord. Who killed a homeless guy. Self defense? Guess again. Thanks for the thrilling ride Lisa.;) A bit far fetched. Most of the story takes place during a blizzard, but it doesn't keep the characters from staying outdoors for hours at a time. I've been in a few blizzards and no way would I be able to run through the snow let alone just be out in it. That made the story very unbelievable. Just snowing would have worked, but a blizzard.... No Way. I like the series What can I say? I like the series. Four Stars Lisa Scottoline is an amazing author with every one of her books a treasure! A great read In typical Lisa Scottoline fashion, Rough Justice was riveting. A surprise ending! No spoiler alert from me. You will enjoy!

Unforgotten Audiobook by Clare Francis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clare Francis) — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:37:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unforgotten Author: Clare Francis Narrator: Robert Glenister Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-08 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: For Hugh the dilemma is intensified by the contrast between their lives: Tom is tormented by flashbacks, jobless, with a broken marriage and two children he hardly sees; Hugh with what he regards as a blessed existence, a rewarding life as a jobbing solicitor and an intensely happy marriage to Lizzie, with whom he has two adopted children: Lou is away on her gap year, and fragile, sensitive Charlie who seems to have overcome his personal demons. Then one night Hugh's life changes for ever. His happiness is snatched away, and he, like Tom, must face a lifetime of troubling memories. Members Reviews: Not the same I read another of Clare Francis' books and really enjoyed it. This book however I thought was dull and depressing. My dad is a big Francis' fan though and he liked it.

Final Reckoning Audiobook by Sam Bourne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Bourne) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:22:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Reckoning Author: Sam Bourne Narrator: Trevor White Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-19-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: So when the UN call him in to do their dirty work, he accepts the job without hesitation. A suspected suicide bomber shot by UN security staff has turned out to be a harmless old man: Tom must placate the family and limit their claims for compensation. In London, Tom meets the dead man's alluring daughter, Rebecca, and learns that her father was not quite the innocent he seemed. He unravels details of a unique, hidden brotherhood, united in a mission that has spanned the world and caused hundreds of unexplained deaths. Pursued by those ready to kill to uncover the truth, Tom has to unlock a secret that has lain buried for more than 60 years - the last great secret of the Second World War. Members Reviews: Final Reckoning Story was OK but it was read far to fast. Had it been read by someone else then I would of enjoyed it a lot more.

The Complaints Audiobook by Ian Rankin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Rankin) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:06:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Complaints Author: Ian Rankin Narrator: James Macpherson Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-09 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Malcolm Fox works for The Complaints. He's just had a result, and should be feeling good about himself. But he's middle-aged, sour and unwell. He also has a father in a care home and a sister who persists in an abusive relationship. In the midst of an aggressive Edinburgh winter, the reluctant Fox is given a new task. There's a cop called Jamie Breck, and he's dirty. Problem is, no one can prove it. But as Fox takes on the job, he learns that there's more to Breck than anyone thinks. This knowledge will prove dangerous, especially when murder intervenes. The Complaints is the searing new novel from Ian Rankin, an inquiry into personal morality, private vice, friendship, and the state of the nation. Members Reviews: There is life after Rebus When Rebus retired I pouted. When I heard Ian Rankin had a new series character I huffed and puffed. BUT - Malcolm Fox has changed my mind. Read by James Macpherson (who also read many a Rebus exploit) Malcolm is a true Rankin hero. Dogged, troubled, beset by family he can't cope with and can't abandon. He's doing the job no-one wants to do and asking the questions no-one wants to answer. I still want Rebus back but Malcolm Fox is a success in his own right. Complain, complain This was disappointing and not up there with the Rebus stories, I felt. It did not have my attention as I felt I know what was going to happen. Our man had lost his objectivity and seemed manoeuvred into believing the ends justifies the means. Not very enthralling as it is the sort of thing that can be read in the papers almost any week. Did the story get better? Do we care? Oh dear Mr Rankin Maybe it was the accent I dont know,but it was hard work, not as good as Mr Alex Cross

The Chrysalis Audiobook by Heather Terrell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heather Terrell) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:59:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chrysalis Subtitle: A Novel Author: Heather Terrell Narrator: Timothi Jane Graham Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: New York, present day: Mara Coyne is one high-profile case away from making partner at her powerful Manhattan law firm, and now the client that is sure to seal the deal has fallen into her lap. The prestigious Beazley's auction house is about to sell a lost masterwork, The Chrysalis, in an auction that is destined to become legendary. Standing in the way, however, is the shocking accusation that the painting belongs not to Beazley's client but to Hilda Baum, the daughter of a Dutch collector who lost his paintings and his life to the Nazis. Spanning centuries and continents, The Chrysalis is a brilliant, intelligent, fast-paced thriller that melds art and history into a provocative work of fiction. Heather Terrell has created a fascinating story that will entrance listeners to the very last word. Members Reviews: Three Settings - 17th Century Holland, WWII, and Modern NY The Chrysalis has three time settings: 17th century Holland, WWII, and modern New York. It's quite good when it talks about the painter of the Chrysalis in the 17th century, WWII (although there should have been more about that), and the legal fight to decide who owns the painting.The problem I have with this story is that Mara Coyne is an intelligent, talented lawyer, working in one of New York's top law firms, but this confident young woman turns to goo as soon as an old interest looks her way. She is willing to risk everything for this man, including her career. I don't want to give anything away, but there needed to be more consequences for Mara at the end. It had a fairy-tale ending that was too neat. Great read! This story had some surprising twists and brought the characters to life. Excellent writing and vivid descriptions of people and places. Five Stars It lived up to expectations Not for me I didn't get very far as it really didn't hold my interest.. Fun & light. Quick read.

Conviction Audiobook by Richard North Patterson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard North Patterson) — Mon, 24 Jan 2005 08:09:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conviction Author: Richard North Patterson Narrator: Patricia Kalember Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Rennell, along with his older brother, Payton, was found guilty of the heinous crime, and the conviction has been upheld through one appeal after another. But as Terri spends time with Rennell and re-creates the events that put him on death row, she starts to understand the forces that shaped Rennell and the reason he has never been able to defend himself adequately. As Terri prepares for a last appeal, she gets a new weapon for her battle; fresh evidence suggesting that another man, not Rennell, helped Payton commit the atrocity. But the grim machinery of capital punishment is already in motion. As more people are drawn into Terri's last-ditch battle, this much is clear: The serious doubts about Rennell's guilt may not be enough to save him. Conviction raises issues of ethics, political expediency, and personal trauma that will shake readers to their core. Patterson illuminates the mysterious precincts between justice and truth, where the fate of one man involves not only his own life and the lives he has affected but the moral life of a nation. Critic Reviews: "As with his previous novels, Patterson examines a complex issue through the lens of a compelling, gripping story. Readers familiar with his characters and those looking for a powerful courtroom drama will not be disappointed." (Booklist) Members Reviews: CONVICTION Don't waste your time. the book goes on, and on, and on. Boring & Dissapointing If you are a lawyer perhaps you would enjoy the constant droning on in legalese, for the rest of us this book is tedious. I listened in pain waiting for something interesting to happen it never did. Perhaps the writer is trying to expose how unfair & politically polluted our court system.Who knows? When I purchase a book I want to be entertained . This is not the book. Long, Slow & Politically Liberal A reverse tour through a 15 year old heinous murder with a laborious trip through the courts of appeal. A resound cry against he death penalty and a bashing of the American court system. Stereotypical race and gender players. Would have given it NO STAR if I could.

Hollowpoint Audiobook by Rob Reuland

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rob Reuland) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:29:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hollowpoint Author: Rob Reuland Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: She was five years old, and her name was Opal. Over the course of one impossibly hot August, Gio's life comes apart. It's been a year since his daughter died, but the loss carves away at him still. A case much like others crosses his desk: young girl, dead from a gunshot wound, crackhead mother, very guilty looking boyfriend. Something in this ordinary if tawdry case uncovers a vast well of grief and rage in him, and it's unclear who will be the target of his urge to avenge a pointless death. His steely associate, Stacey - with whom he shares his bed but nothing more - watches with alarm as he lurches toward an act that could prove to be destruction or redemption. He's badly in need of one of them. Members Reviews: Skip this one! I have purchased several books from audible.com and I have been very pleased with all of my selections until this purchase. The author attempts to help the reader visualize the scenarios by describing the sights, smells and feelings to extreme levels. For me, this did not add to the book, but made it go by very slowly. When I got finished with the book, I felt the entire storyline that was written, could have been condensed in two chapters.

Cinch Knot Audiobook by Ron Walden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ron Walden) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:27:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cinch Knot Author: Ron Walden Narrator: Eric Dupuis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-08 Publisher: Books in Motion Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: The fate of the Alaska pipeline, pristine Prince William Sound, the town of Valdez, thousands of innocent people, and global economic stability are threatened, unless the device can be disarmed and the schemers exposed.

Backfire Audiobook by Catherine Coulter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Coulter) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:49:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Backfire Subtitle: An FBI Thriller, Book 16 Author: Catherine Coulter Narrator: Jim Meskimen, Deanna Hurst Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: San Francisco judge Ramsey Hunt, longtime friend to FBI agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich, begins the murder trial of Clive and Cindy Cahill, only to have federal prosecutor Mickey ORourke, known for his relentless, aggressive style, suddenly turn tentative and distracted. Hunt suspects that something is very wrong - and then ORourke goes missing and Judge Hunt gets shot in the back. Savich and Sherlock receive news of the attack as a mysterious note is delivered to Savich at the Hoover Building: FOR WHAT YOU DID YOU DESERVE THIS. Who sent the note? What does it mean? As Ramsey Hunts life hangs in the balance, Savich and Sherlock race to San Francisco to answer the question: Why would anyone shoot the judge? When they discover one answer, more questions arise, until Savich and Sherlock face the final shock. Members Reviews: not that interesting I really could not get interested in this book. I thought it lagged and a lot of places the narrator was pretty good the children's voices were little over exaggerated and the characters really never connected for me. I just listen to it so I could say I finished it but was ready to put it down halfway through.

Twist of Fate Audiobook by Mary Jo Putney

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Jo Putney) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:21:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twist of Fate Author: Mary Jo Putney Narrator: James Jenner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Mary Jo Putney weaves a romantic tale into a courtroom thriller, prompting Booklist to hail, Move over John Grisham. High-powered corporate attorney Val Covington knows she should avoid mysterious guys like Rob Smith. But when Rob helps her in a frantic race against the clock to save a man wrongfully sent to death row, Val unearths long-buried secrets - and discovers an unexpected passion. Members Reviews: Couldn't Listen What disappointed you about Twist of Fate? I can't really judge the story because I could not listen to the narrator. He was awful. He sounded 108 and I could hear him do this strange licking/clicking sound. I really tried to ignore it, but I just couldn't. I urge anyone thinking of buy the book to listen to the sample.

Theodore Boone: The Activist Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:10:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Boone: The Activist Author: John Grisham Narrator: Richard Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-13 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: Theodore Boone's town is under threat, from a group of corrupt men planning to build a freeway bypass and destroy countless homes. Now 13-year-old Theo - the schoolboy lawyer destined for the courtroom - must stand up for his city and stop them. But soon the fight turns nasty, and Theo and his friends face a giant battle against the underhand crooks. And when Theodore uncovers a terrible secret - a secret he's discovered illegally - he is torn. Should Theo stop the shady developers from breaking the law by breaking it himself? Critic Reviews: "Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: need more Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The is a great series of books listen to them again and again, love these short stories and this is as good as the rest What was one of the most memorable moments of Theodore Boone: The Activist? The attack and poor judge What does Richard Thomas bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Great orator plus I feel I know him so well Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Poor judge at the vets Wanting more The Theodore Boone stories are enjoyable stories. I just continue to feel that they just don't end well. I need to know what the family thought of Theo's speech, did he get their approval?

Theodore Boone: The Fugitive Audiobook by John Grisham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Thu, 21 May 2015 08:58:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Theodore Boone: The Fugitive Subtitle: Theodore Boone 5 Author: John Grisham Narrator: Richard Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers Publisher's Summary: John Grisham delivers high-intensity legal drama for a new generation of readers in the fifth novel in his best-selling Theodore Boone series. He was supposed to be having fun with his friends, not playing detective and stalking a serial killer.Theodore Boone - teenage lawyer and courtroom hero - is on a class trip, seeing the sights of the capital city. But he hadn't counted on seeing the most wanted man in the history of his hometown, Strattenberg. Suddenly Theo is caught in the hunt for an accused murderer, alongside the FBI. Theo knows he's getting in deep - and things could become even more dangerous. Because if this case goes back to court, it will be down to him. Will justice finally be done...or will the killer's criminal allies be out for revenge? Critic Reviews: "Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist." (The New York Times) "Gripping...I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. I think everyone will be enthralled by Theodore Boone." (Scholastic News) Members Reviews: The best one in the series Great story line and we'll read. personally, I think this is the best one in the series of stories about young Theodore Boon and his adventures as a young and upcoming lawyer Great little book Great little book Theodore Boone continues to be a lovely series. Will read it myself and suggested for my nephews as they grow up. Perfect Perfect addition to the series. What more could we ask for than Theo being thrown into a major trial! Amazing book

Agatha Raisin: The Curious Curate Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:53:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha Raisin: The Curious Curate Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-12-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 146 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The third volume of the M.C. Beaton mystery series, starring Penelope Keith. When the village curate is found murdered, retired PR guru Agatha Raisin vows to bring his killer to justice, particularly if the investigation also brings her closer to her handsome next-door neighbour, Colonel Lacey. Duck and Cover Still reeling from the death of their curate, the inhabitants of Carsely decide on Duck Racing and Morris Dancing to cheer themselves up. But the village Fete is unlikely to go smoothly while the killer is still amongst them. Members Reviews: It's a radio show This is actually a recording of a radio show. Yet he actors are excellent and demonstrate the strength of Beaton's dialogue. However the annoying fiddle music and the announcer's input are distracting. Even though this version is cheap I prefer the traditional audio format full cast audio I absolutely adore the full cast show. It is well done and Miss Keith is perfect for the character. The only reason I gave it a four star is that they changed the voice of the original Roy and P.C. Wong. Otherwise I highly recommend it. Just like the old time radio shows. Great mystery! I love Agatha Raisin mysteries! This one kept me guessing until the end. I highly recommend these mystery books. Wonderfully written. The narrator is very good. Easy to follow along with. Nice voice. Very Entertaining The narrator is marvellous and she makes this book a delightful bit of escapsim. Amusing and charming read. Great performance Agatha Raisin keeps all the over-fifties challenged to keep excited and involved. Penelope Miss Keith is the perfect voice for her and her stories.

Driving Force Audiobook by Dick Francis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dick Francis) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:37:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Driving Force Author: Dick Francis Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 205 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A dead hitchhiker, empty canisters found at the bottom of several trucks, and the murder of a harmless mechanic are the bizarre events that lead ex-jockey Freddie Croft to suspect that his transport company, Driving Force, is involved in drug smuggling, or something far worse. Members Reviews: A Good Suspenseful Mystery.... I enjoyed this story... and Simon Prebble's narration. The story had enough mystery and suspense to hold my attention throughout. Prebble is the voice of Francis' novels, the voice that brings the story to life. Other Dick Francis novels that I like better are "Break In" and "Bolt"... as I well know, some stories are better than others. Recommend..... Another Francis Masterpiece Dick Francis is hands down the best mystery writer. This book offers intriguing characters and a well developed plot. Then again, all of his books do. Simon Prebble brings it all together with his engrossing style. Another terrific tale! Again, outstanding performance by Simon Prebble of one of my most favorite Dick Francis stories. Of many beloved authors, he is the best, and at least once every year for decades I'd get out and read all 38 of my DF library. Am trying to get ALL in audio versions so I can "listen while I work" on all kinds of activities that require only minimal concentration ... so I don't neglect my chores! :-) I'm so glad I 'found' him way back when, as he's given me SO much pleasure. Wish he could STILL be writing! ... I miss you, Mister Francis (and Mary). Another great Francis Book Great new adventure ... sure never thought people in the horse world could/would be so evil! Kept me guessing about the villian, entertained throughout Wonderful I love Dick Francis he was an awesome author and this book is an example of it. He brings his characters to life, Freddie, Nina, and all the others are bursting with energy, Simon Prebble is one of the best narrators and really adds to the story, making each character unique.

Amid the Shadows Audiobook by Michael C. Grumley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael C. Grumley) — Tue, 19 May 2015 22:59:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Amid the Shadows Author: Michael C. Grumley Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 200 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Two hundred years ago, the path of human history took a frightening turn. But the event was carefully hidden from the world.until now. Young Sarah was devastated following the loss of her mother. At just six years old, she was now alone and very confused. She had no idea that the young, newly assigned social worker on the other side of the glass would become the hero she needed. Neither of them did. Christine Rose's smile through the window was a nervous one. It was her first case and no one knew yet just how special Sarah really was. But Christine was about to find out, including the terrible reason behind her mother's death. The time had finally come. After being hidden for centuries, the world's most devastating secret was now being exposed. And with it, a chain reaction as far reaching as anyone could imagine. But one individual could still change the outcome. From the halls of Washington D.C., to the Vatican, to the deserted Nazi bunkers of Argentina, Christine would ultimately be left with just one goal keeping Sarah alive. And what Christine doesn't yet know is she isn't the only one on Sarah's side. Members Reviews: Hold on to your hat Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Very different book , not what I normally would listen to . It is a great thriller but also has a very interesting twist and surprise characters . Has some religious undertones , that actually made you think ? Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Did not want to stop listing , felt pulled in with a lot of surprises and suspense.. Have you listened to any of Julia Whelans other performances before? How does this one compare? No ,but I will in the future Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No , it felt like I just listened to a great book and absolutely wanting more. Really Really Good...But Really enjoyed reading it and made time for listening even when other things needed to be done. I only wish it didn't "wrap up" so quickly at the end. The last five or six chapters were short and made me feel the author just wanted to end. could not put it down! An edge of your seat book!!! I never wanted to stop listening, incredible story development! narrator performance better than most Summer fun This was a fun book. I loved the Breakthrough series so snatched this. I like the author's style and this book like his others was fun. While it got a little bogged down at the end I still enjoyed it a lot. Look forward to more from this author. He has quite an imagination! I loved it with my mind, and then my heart. I'm a reader of hard science fiction, stories for thinking out of the box, and a love of philosophy

Raylan Audiobook by Elmore Leonard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elmore Leonard) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:41:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raylan Subtitle: A Novel Author: Elmore Leonard Narrator: Brian D'Arcy James Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 540 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: With the closing of the Harlan County, Kentucky, coalmines, marijuana has become the biggest cash crop in the state. A hundred pounds of it can gross three-hundred thousand dollars, but thats chump change compared to the quarter million a human body can get you - especially when its sold off piece-by-piece. So when Dickie and Coover Crowe, dope-dealing brothers known for sampling their own supply, decide to branch out into the body business, its up to U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens to stop them. But by the time Raylan finds out whos making the cuts, hes lying naked in a bathtub, with Layla the cool transplant nurse about to go for his kidneys. Dark and droll, Raylan is pure Elmore Leonard - a pause-resister filled with sparkling dialogue and sly suspense that are the hallmarks of this modern master. Members Reviews: A Justified Fan If you could sum up Raylan in three words, what would they be? Backstory Details Explanation What other book might you compare Raylan to and why? I don't read this genre much. Have you listened to any of Brian D'Arcy Jamess other performances before? How does this one compare? He's good. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? For those who want to follow a modern day Lawman saga Any additional comments? I'm a big fan of the cable TV show "Justified." This book filled in some details that made me better understand the series--sometimes the series cuts scenes and doesn't call sufficient attention to small details and you miss elements of motivation. I enjoyed listening to Raylan for that reason... Good Leonard is better than great... whoever. It's fun to see Raylan Givens again and as I'm a big fan of "Justified" it's nice to see him in a familiar context. Namely, Harlan County, Kentucky. In fact, most of the characters in this book come right out of seasons 2 and 3 of the series, but with some significant changes. Characters that died on the show are alive, and sometimes with slightly altered names that fit Elmore Leonard's greater continuity. That's part of what's fun here: the melding of the two universes, and it works just fine. My problem with the book is that it seems fairly lightweight for Elmore Leonard. He's such an entertaining writer with a mind that shoots sparks out like a catherine wheel, but this one seemed a little... tired, maybe. I don't think he wrote it just to make a buck, but maybe Raylan and Elmore are slowing down a bit. It's not that the book isn't fun- it is. Lots of fun. But it it's not FREAKY DEAKY fun, or PRONTO fun (the story that introduced Raylan Givens to us). Raylan seems to be a hybrid of the character from the earlier books and the television character, which is fine- I saw Timothy Olyphant as I listened to this book- but I was taken out of the story a couple times while I tried to figure out the continuity differences. That said, it's always nice to read some good Elmore Leonard characters- and this book has a lot of 'em. Some we kind of know, and some we're introduced to here for the first time. And nobody writes dialogue like Elmore Leonard. And there is some nice growth for Raylan as well and an ending that will make fans of the television show stop and go, "whuh?!!" The narrator does a nice job with the book too.

Charm City Audiobook by Laura Lippman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Lippman) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:55:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charm City Subtitle: Tess Monaghan, Book 2 Author: Laura Lippman Narrator: Deborah Hazlett Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 510 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: PI Tess Monaghan knows and loves every inch of her native Baltimore. It's a quirky city where baseball reigns, but lately homicide seems to be the second most popular sport. Business tycoon Wink Wynkowski is trying to change all that by bringing pro basketball to town--until a devastating expose appears in the Baltimore Beacon Light. The newspaper's editors thought they'd killed the piece. Instead, the piece killed Wink, who's found dead in his garage. Tess is hired to find the unknown hacker who planted the lethal story. Members Reviews: On of my favorites Probably my favorite Tess Monaghan audio book so far. (My favorite print book is Sugar House). This book has Tess looking into a news paper story about a new basketball team that wasn't supposed to be printed but was. She also tries to figure out why her Uncle Spike was beaten into a coma over a dog. Both plots are juggled well. My only complaint is that one of the big suprises wasn't very suprising. It was well-paced with a very natural tone. By that I mean not artificially glib and not too grim and gory. A well balanced mystery all around. Better than expected, Better than Book 1 I read the first Tess Monaghan mystery a while ago and was in no rush to read the next. My main problem with Tess was just not feeling any connection to her. In book one she spends most of her time working out and rowing, which didn't interest me. In this installment she actually doesn't do any rowing, and only a little working out. She seems to have traded that hobby for the hobby of eating junk food. I read a lot of cozy mysteries, and Tess is not a cozy character. She likes to drink bourbon, smoke pot, and she is having an uncommitted relationship with a guy who is obviously in love with her. I felt sorry for the guy. The Tess character starts out being very much like a stereotypical male character and I was expecting to stop the series after this one. However, I have to say, that as the book goes on we see another side of Tess and I liked her much better. As the mystery developed I thought it was going in a very predictable way and was starting to feel disappointed and then an unexpected twist changed things. All in all, it was actually a pretty good book and I expect I will continue on to the next one. Disappointing; didn't finish it I really wanted to like this book, with its Baltimore setting and newspaper theme, but it is, simply, dull. The performance is fine; there just isn't enough story to make a reader care what happens. Easy Listening I like the narrator, the stories are involved without being complex. A nice easy, entertaining listen. Learn pronunciation, then record! I like the Tess Monaghan series, but the performance irritated me. There were so many words mispronounced, especially French. To make matters worse, mispronunciation because of having only read them, not heard them, is a key characteristic of the newspaper computer geek. Her performance of the characters was fine other than that.

Unnatural Habits Audiobook by Kerry Greenwood

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kerry Greenwood) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:39:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unnatural Habits Author: Kerry Greenwood Narrator: Stephanie Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 666 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: 1929: Girls are going missing in Melbourne. Little, pretty golden-haired girls. And not just pretty. Three of them are pregnant, poor girls from the harsh confines of the Magdalene Laundry. People are getting nervous. Polly Kettle, a pushy, self-important Girl Reporter with ambition and no sense of self-preservation, decides to investigate - and promptly goes missing herself. It's time for Phryne and Dot to put a stop to this and find Polly Kettle before something quite irreparable happens to all of them. It's all piracy and dark cellars, convents and plots, murder and mystery...and Phryne finally finds out if it's true that blondes have more fun. Members Reviews: Nothing Unnatural about Phryne All good books should have a little of everything - humour, fear, grief, relaxation and exhilaration. And this book has all those in spades. I have to say, I've got a bit of a lady-crush on Phryne. She's the kind of gal you love to love. Wild and chic, tough and compassionate, feisty and laid back. She has a wardrobe I'd love to own; a collection of lovers I doubt I could say no to, a butler who makes cocktails I dream about tasting, but most importantly, she always gets her bad guy. Considering the number of years over which the character of Phryne has strutted her stuff (from 1989 when Cocaine Blues was published, to now in Unnatural Habits), I am continually amazed at how true Kerry stays to her character. Very few authors have the ability to delineate such a clear and resonating character who is maintained in all their glory from book 1 to book 19; especially when the dates of publication span more than 2 decades! But Phryne is just as lustrous a character in book 19 as she was in book 1; not a jot of her wit, passion or intelligence has dulled over time. And while she has grown as a person, there have been no jarring changes in personality traits to disrupt the beautiful flow of the series. Like many others, I was introduced to Phryne via the Australian ABC TV series, and as someone who has rarely ventured out of the classical literature and fantasy/sci-fi genres, these books have blown me away, and as usual, upon reaching the end of the book I bemoaned the need to wait for however long for the next to be published! The content of this story line provided ample opportunity for Phryne's strengths and weaknesses to be amplified. With a darker tone to the mystery placed before her, and more at stake than just finding a killer to be brought to justice; the achingly intense sense of futility that Phryne feels as she works her way through this case is very poignant, and cannot fail to strike a sympathetic chord with the listener. Stephanie Daniels is, as ever, the perfect Phryne. Just as Kerry has remained true to the Phryne character over years of development, Stephanie has also maintained such a solid consistency over the duration of the recordings that each character is instantly identifiable from book to book. She is a pleasure to listen to. I heartily recommend this book - and if you haven't read the others in the series before it, you won't be disappointed with those either, and I do suggest reading them first.

El Engaño [The Deception] Audio Libro

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Link) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:34:24 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> Título: El Engaño [The Deception] Autor: Charlotte Link, Paula Aguiriano - traductora, Claudia Toda - traductora Narrador: Jordi Salas Formato: Unabridged Duración: 16 hrs and 15 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 09-26-17 Editor: Audible Studios para Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 25 votos Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Resumen del editor: ¿Quién era realmente Richard Linville? ¿Qué escondía? ¿Quién quería verlo muerto? Un thriller lleno de tensión psicológica que se adentra en los abismos más profundos y siniestros de la mente humana de la mano de la autora que ha revolucionado la escena del crimen en Europa. Para Kate Linville, solitaria policía de Scotland Yard, solo hay una persona en el mundo que merezca su amor y su confianza: el antiguo jefe de policía de Scarborough Richard Linville, su padre, a cuya sombra creció. Pero cuando este aparece brutalmente asesinado en su casa, Kate pierde su último apoyo. Kate abandona Londres para regresar a su hogar con el objetivo de seguir de cerca el caso. El inspector encargado de la investigación, Caleb Hale, no le inspira demasiada confianza. Parece más interesado en buscar respuestas fáciles que en averiguar la verdad. Y Kate presiente que el caso de su padre es mucho más complejo de lo que cree la policía. La investigación paralela que lleva a cabo Kate para resolver el asesinato de su padre demuestra que ella lo es todo menos una policía mediocre como creía: es instintiva, inteligente y persistente. En cambio, descubrirá los secretos más oscuros de Richard Linville, un hombre que nada tenía que ver con el que ella creía conocer y querer. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Una montaña rusa emocional narrada de forma magistral." (Bunte) "Charlotte Link ofrece la mezcla perfecta de tensión y emoción." (Für Sie) "La construcción profesional de tensión, junto al análisis del comportamiento de los protagonistas, es lo que hace que merezca la pena leer esta novela criminal." (dpa-Meldung) Opiniones de los miembros: Entertained and surprising Story Very well articulated story. It gets you to think in a determined way and suddenly it shifts in 180 degrees the point of the game. It makes you to feel the frustration and uncertainty of making sense again. Terrific and creative ! !

The Watcher Audiobook by Jo Robertson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jo Robertson) — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:00:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Watcher Subtitle: A Romantic Thriller Author: Jo Robertson Narrator: Robert Forge Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-13 Publisher: Jo Robertson Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 287 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Forensic psychiatrist Kate Myers believes the killer of two teenage girls in Bigler County, California, is the same man who savagely murdered her twin sister over fifteen years ago. Working on sheer tenacity, she sets out to prove it. Deputy Sheriff Ben Slater hides his personal pain behind the job, but Kate's arrival knocks his world on its axis. He wants to believe her wild theory, but the idea of a serial killer with this pathology is bizarre. Together, they work to find a killer whose roots began in a small town in Bigler County, but whose violence spread across the nation. Soon, the Janus-like killer, more monster than man, fixates on Kate and wants nothing more than to kill her "again." Members Reviews: Would have been 4 stars but sex got in the way! Not a bad story, with good characters, but the story kept taking a back seat to the author's need to turn this into a steamy sex novel. I found it hard to believe that anyone as driven as Kate was to find this killer could continually get so derailed by working with a sexy partner. Could have been a much better book with a more subtle approach to the couple's sexual escapades. Spectacular Keeps your full attention. Well done narration. Never a dull moment and full of suspense. Will listen to this author again. Creepy and great! Any additional comments? Great story keeps you wondering. The bad guy was super creepy and the narrator made his laugh send chills down my spine. Good read and OK narration.. This was a book about watcher a serial killer that killed Kates twin sister, about 20 years ago. What I didnt understand was why she told Slater about all the other victims and it wasnt until almost 50% that she finally told him about Kassandra, her sister. Why? That didnt make a bit of sense to me. And THEN when Slater didnt tell her about his crazy ex-wife or his dead son Kate was POd at him and told herself she could forgive him but didnt know if she could ever trust him again. What? What was the difference in the two things? His was just a personal matter while hers was part of a serial killer investigation. And THEN when she searched Sheriff Marconis office and found stuff and felt bad about not telling Slater, making excuses why she didnt tell him. Really? WTH? This book was nowhere as good as book #2, which I read first. Except for the above stupidity it really was a good story. I liked Kate and Slater, and Bauer. And I was sorry about Marconi. The last 15% was the most exciting. The race to find out who the killer was, putting all the clues together, getting a search warrant, racing to the killers house, searching the house and not finding him but knowing he was there somewhere. All of it happened so fast I couldnt turn the pages fast enough. Again, as with 90% of authors who dont know how to write sexual tension or sexual attraction, there was none in this book either, unless you consider Slater thinking there was sexual tension between them enough. Then just a couple of sex scenes plopped into the book. There was a swearing and the F-bomb was released 5 times. As to the narrator: He has a very nice reading voice but hes nowhere near as good and Sebastian Fields, who read the second book in this series, The Avenger... Mr. Forge had only a few emotions through the entire book, but not nearly enough.

Chance of a Ghost Audiobook by E. J. Copperman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. J. Copperman) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:53:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chance of a Ghost Author: E. J. Copperman Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 792 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Alison Kerbys guesthouse is haunted all year round. Surviving the dead of winter, though? Thats a spooky proposition. Even with a blizzard bearing down on New Jersey, Alison can count on at least two guestsPaul and Maxie, the stubborn ghosts who share her shore town inn. Then theres her widowed mother, who hasnt just been seeing ghosts, shes been secretly dating one: Alisons father. But when he stands her up three times in a row, somethings wrong. Is he a lost soulor a missing apparition? Their only lead is an overdramatic spiritstage name Lawrence Laurentzwho doesnt take direction well and wont talk until they find his killer. Alison will reluctantly play the part of PI, but when the clues take a sinister turn, the writing is on the wall: If Alison cant keep a level head, this will be her fathers final actand maybe her own. Editorial Reviews: Allison Kerby can communicate with ghosts, but her uncanny gift has its price: Allison frequently finds herself in the reluctant role of private investigator for specters seeking supernatural justice. When Allisons late father - himself among her ghostly guests - suddenly disappears, Allison seeks clues to his whereabouts from her new client, a vindictive and vengeful visitor, his death shrouded in mystery. The ensuing intrigue threatens to make a ghost of Allison herself. Portraying the haunted heroine, actress Amanda Ronconi is animated and amiable, emphasizing Allisons role as a caring, compassionate mother. Indeed, Allison is very much a family woman, even if her family is full of phantoms. Nevertheless, as Allison plunges into a plight of peril, Ronconi strikes an increasingly tremulous tone, rife with raw urgency. Members Reviews: Good but not the best in the series Another fun cozy mystery set at the guesthouse. A few new characters join the existing cast for another case. Similar to past cases Alison reluctantly joins the case and brings along her group with some funny consequences. Well written and plotted out, the only thing I think this missed (other than the summer beach theme) is it was a bit lacking in some of the witty banter what was present in the first couple books. Otherwise it was a lot of fun. Ms. Ronconi does a great job with the book and really brings the characters to life! Love books. This one is a little slower then the others and could have been shorten a bit. But over all I like it and the evolving story lines. This is Book #4, listen to Old Haunts before this Have you listened to any of Amanda Ronconis other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, great as usual. She always has a way to bring out the humor of any storyline. Snowed in With the Ghosts Would you listen to Chance of a Ghost again? Why? Excellent book for relistening too. What did you like best about this story? I liked that it took place in the winter and a big storm hits Jersey. Which character as performed by Amanda Ronconi was your favorite? I think Maxie would be my choice as Ronconi really captures the salty ill tempered resentful Maxie. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? No but I did not care much for Maxie being able to fly with Alison so far in a storm. Just seemed to not be something a ghost can do.

The Steel Kiss Audiobook by Jeffery Deaver

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffery Deaver) — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:57:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Steel Kiss Author: Jeffery Deaver Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1060 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jeffery Deaver returns with his next blockbuster thriller featuring forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme. Amelia Sachs is hot on the trail of a killer. She's chasing him through a department store in Brooklyn when an escalator malfunctions. The stairs give way, with one man horribly mangled by the gears. Sachs is forced to let her quarry escape as she jumps in to try to help save the victim. She and famed forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme soon learn, however, that the incident may not be an accident at all but the first in a series of intentional attacks. They find themselves up against one of their most formidable opponents ever: a brilliant killer who turns common products into murder weapons. As the body count threatens to grow, Sachs and Rhyme must race against the clock to unmask his identity - and discover his mission - before more people die. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Edoardo Ballerini is perfectly in tune with the Rhyme character, emphasizing the detective's great intellect and questionable people skills with his pointed delivery, while not suppressing the wit in the writing. His voicing of the other characters is full of subtleties that contribute to a thrilling listen, particularly his depiction of the killer, who presents a convincing picture of a sad loner with a terrifying mission." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Deaver is back on top! I unenjoyed The Skin Collector for its outlandish and improbable convolutions, but this book puts Deaver back in my top 10 crime authors list. Maybe I missed a few books, but some time has passed for Sachs and Rhyme, and their relationship is rocky. Rhyme has retired from police consulting. And Nick, Sachs' ex, is out of prison, swearing he's innocent and looking to clear his name and win Amelia back. There are several cases going on here--a bone-cracking, smashing killer, a hacker using smart appliances to kill, Lon Solito getting into heavy pain killers on the street, some references to a case Rhyme misread and which caused him to retire, and Nick researching his case to find something to point to the real perp in the hijacking case that put him away. As in most of Deaver's books, he finds a new idea, researches it and makes it part of the crime. In a few of these, the technique, or the criminal's flaw was just so bizarre and obscure as to be incredible, but here, he has toned this down just a bit so that things are more reasonable. However, he may be making a social comment on our dependence on the smart capabilities of all our Things to the extent that we are leaving ourselves open to attack by hackers. We are now used to phones being used to set off bombs, old hat that; now your modern fridge can send out internet spam; you might be attacked by a runaway car, a computerized stove, your baby monitor, a power tool with measurement or shape memory capabilities, etc. --anything that has a computer in it. Frankenstein's monster kills his maker. With a side diatribe against bullying. And also, as is Deaver's style, we travel with the sick-o killer, seeing into his mind and past, his reasoning, his planning of crimes. In this case, it is all believable and interesting.

Dark Hollow Audiobook by John Connolly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Connolly) — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:47:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Hollow Subtitle: A Thriller Author: John Connolly Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When John Connolly burst upon the literary suspense scene in 1999, he was an immediate international sensation. His Every Dead Thing became an instantaneous best-seller in England, and here in America, his writing was greeted with extraordinary accolades. He won the prestigious Shamus Award for Best First Private Eye Novel, and, as the San Francisco Examiner wrote, "John Connolly's tale is as riveting and chilling as Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs and James Patterson's Kiss the Girls." Now, Connolly returns with Dark Hollow, a terrifying and ingenious novel of a murderous spree that reaches back decades into the victims' pasts. Back again is ex-New York Police Detective Charlie "Bird" Parker, who has returned to his hometown of Scarborough, Maine, after the vicious killings of his wife and daughter; it is time to leave the bloodstained streets of Manhattan and rebuild his family's house - as well as his own life. But for Bird, returning to his roots means digging through a mountain of terror, as memories of his father's and grandfather's untimely deaths resurface and drive him to join the manhunt for the killer of yet another mother and child. Though the obvious suspect is Billy Purdue, the violent former husband of the murdered young woman, another player lurks in this disturbing drama, someone entangled in the dark hollow of Bird's past. Darkly atmospheric, tense, and imbued with the pause register ferocity that only the finest crime fiction offers, Dark Hollow is a stunning successor to Every Dead Thing, a testament to the burgeoning power of John Connolly to tell stories that thrill, frighten, and haunt the soul. Members Reviews: Painfully slow going The story has some really thrilling moments, and those moments are very well written. The fore mentioned moments are few and far in between, but consider the source on this review because I really like rapid fire action books that don't give my mind the time to drift. This murder mystery has lots of false or non clues, plenty of blood letting and violence with guns and knives, and maybe ritual killings, oh well if you are really curious check it out. Oh I almost forgot ... It took me 4 days to plow through this book, and I must be the idiot because all the other reviewers seemed to love it..,,the last three chapters are very good I could do without the romance I really do not like when male readers do women's and children's voices. It's never convincing, and a bit disturbing. 2nd Charlie Parker novel honors the 1st Another gripping story that captures the spirit of the first with equal measure. The story flows out of the first seamlessly with references to events from it that remind us of why we enjoyed "Every Dead Thing" so much. Excellent, dramatic Narration. Excellent Holds Yor interest through the whole book Excellent holds you interest all the way through! You take your Kindle every where you go to see what is going to happen next. The narrator keeps thrilling you through every chapter. as suspensful to hear as it was to read having already owned the book i was surprised at how much more i got out of hearing it too.

Thin Air Audiobook by Robert B. Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert B. Parker) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:58:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thin Air Subtitle: A Spenser Novel Author: Robert B. Parker Narrator: David Dukes Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When the bride of a Boston police detective vanishes, he hires Spenser to find her. His path leads from a New England college campus to glamorous L.A. sports clubs. When the trail turns to a world of prostitution, drug abuse, and self-destruction, Spenser must enter ghetto tenements to continue his search. Ultimately, Spenser must hire a Chicago hitman to help him free the girl from a sociopathic ex lover. Working through gang leaders and corrupt cops, Spenser learns about humanity and justice as he strives to achieve his goal. ©1996 Robert B. Parker; (P)2009 Phoenix Members Reviews: Good Book Ruined By an Awful Narrator I read this book about twenty years ago and found it well written and quite entertaining. I thought I had listened to this book before; I thought that the reader had been Joe Mantegna. I'm not sure if I was mistaken about listening to this one previously, or if there has been more than one production. I'm damn sure if I did listen to this one previously I wouldn't have purchased it. The narrator is awful for the voice of Spenser and much worse for everyone else; avoid this one like a social disease. Good story, voice is very different Would you consider the audio edition of Thin Air to be better than the print version? I have really enjoyed Michael Pritchard's reading - I think he captured the dry wit of Robert B. Parker's writing. This reading makes Spencer sound more like Philip Marlow and I was not comfortable with the change. The witty remarks did not come across as well. What did you like best about this story? The story. Did David Dukes do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? Yes, but Spencer is not Philip Marlow. The reader lost the dry humor of many of Spencer's lines. great stuff very good not long enough. First we have heard by David dukes. Different voice makes it not the same,,,,,,,,

Bare Bones Audiobook by Kathy Reichs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathy Reichs) — Fri, 01 Aug 2003 16:25:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bare Bones Author: Kathy Reichs Narrator: Michele Pawk Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 643 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A newborn's charred remains turn up in a woodstove. A small plane crashes in a North Carolina cornfield on a sunny afternoon. Both pilot and passenger are burned beyond recognition. And what is the mysterious black substance covering the bodies? Most puzzling of all are the bones discovered at a remote farm outside Charlotte. The remains seem to be of animal origin, but Tempe is shocked when she gets them to her lab. With help from a special detective friend, Tempe must investigate a poignant and terrifying case that comes at the worst possible moment. Daughter Katy has a new boyfriend who Tempe fears may have something to hide. And important personal decisions face Tempe. Is it time for emotional commitment? Will she have the chance to find out? Everything must wait on the bones. Why are the X rays and DNA so perplexing? Who is trying to keep Tempe from the answers? Someone is following her, and must be stopped before it's too late. Critic Reviews: "...the science is fascinating, and every minute in the morgue with Tempe is golden." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Not as good I am a fan of Kathy Reich and have read all her books and listened to all available too but this was a disappontment. No real suspense, the science was nothing new and the romance was boring. I also dislike this new narrator. She does not have the same kanck for accents that the previous narrator Kateherine Borowitz does. Atrocious narration The narration ruins this audiobook for several reasons. First, the accents are hideous. I spent most of my life in North Carolina and never heard anything resembling the "southern accents" in this audiobook. Even the most urban creatures such as pathologists and Charlotte detectives are assigned a backwoods drawl that is so poorly delivered that it borders on the comic. Second, the mispronunciations are distracting and sometimes misleading. Place names are routinely mangled, even for relatively well-known cities such as Manteo. At one point the word decedent is repeatedly rendered as descendent. Third, the delivery often goes astray distorting the meaning of the text. For instance at one point there is a discussion regarding lesions on the body of an airplane crash victim. The narrator delivers a passage in such a way that as to suggest that the victim did not have even one lesion on his face. It is abundantly clear from the context however that what the author intended to convey was that the victim did not have a face as a result of the violent deceleration trauma. The problems with the delivery are legion; only a few are outlined above. Ms. Reichs is an engaging author. One would be well advised to skip this audio and pick up a copy of the paper version of this book. VERY bare bones, indeed. I didn't bother to download the unabridged version when it was offered at no further cost. The abridged version was quite tedious enough for me. No suspense. No plot twists. No intellectual challenges. Even the love interest was cornball and pedestrian. Yawn.... Good Reading Tempe Brennan, as always, puts everything together in the last few pages. Entertaining, although sometimes it is hard to keep the characters straight. Bare Bones: Hard to Follow in Abridged Format I became a fan of Kathy Reichs after reading Grave Secrets, which I also downloaded from audible.com. So, I was anxious to read Bare Bones when it became available.

Nine Dragons Audiobook by Michael Connelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:35:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nine Dragons Subtitle: Harry Bosch, Book 15 Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Fortune Liquors is a small shop in a tough SouthL.A. neighborhood, a store Bosch has known for years. The murder of John Li, the store's owner, hits Bosch hard, and he promises Li's family that he'll findthe killer. The world Bosch steps into next is unknown territory. He brings in a detective from the Asian Gang Unit for help with translation--not just of languages but also of the cultural norms and expectations that guided Li's life. He uncovers a link to a Hong Kong triad, alethal and far-reaching crime ring that follows many immigrants to their new lives in the U.S. And instantly his world explodes. The one goodthing in Bosch's life, the person he holds most dear, is taken from him and Bosch travels to Hong Kong in an all-or-nothing bid to regain what he's lost. In a place known as Nine Dragons, as the city's Hungry Ghosts festival burns around him, Bosch puts aside everything he knows and risks everything he has ina desperate bid to outmatch the triad's ferocity. Members Reviews: He phoned this one in It's really too bad MC phones in every third book. When he gives it the time and attention, his books are riveting and fun. But every so often, like with this one, it's a ridiculous attempt. I know he can do better, the book that comes after this one was much better. Save yourself. Somewhat Disappointing I have been making my way through the Bosch series and this one goes close to the bottom in rating. I just seems like Connelly ran out of steam and just wanted to wrap things up. It lacked the detailed credible storyline that I've been enjoying in this series.

Crunch Time Audiobook by Diane Mott Davidson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Mott Davidson) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:23:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crunch Time Author: Diane Mott Davidson Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 512 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Caterer and sleuth extraordinaire Goldy Schulz returns in another tasty and suspenseful adventure from New York Times best-selling author Diane Mott Davidson Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz cooks up bigtrouble as she tries to help her longtime friend and fellow chef Yolanda Garcia. When the rental house shared by Yolanda and her irrepressible aunt Ferdinanda is destroyed by arson, the pair move in with cop-turned-PI Ernest McLeod. But then Ernest is shot dead and his house is set on fire, nearly killing Goldy, Yolanda, Ferdinanda, and nine beagle puppies that Ernest had recently rescued from a puppymill. Concerned for her friends, Goldy invites them to stay with her while the sheriffs department investigates. Yet even Goldys house isnt safe, and after a failed break-in by an unknown intruder a cop is sent to keep an eye on things.Then a second body is found. Swapping her chefs hat for a sleuthing cap, the intrepid Goldy steps up the investigation. But shes got to move fast. Its crunch time to close in on a killer, before he can close in on her. Filled with danger as well as laughs, wonderful food, and scrumptious recipes, Crunch Time is a delicious indulgence sure to satisfy all of Goldys fans. Members Reviews: Not so good I have listen to or read all of author's books and I have decided that I'll only read the next one. the narrator made Goldie too whiny, too shrill and that was unpleasant to listen to. All the female characters sounded the same so was hard to distinguish one from another. The story plot was good and I enjoyed the story but not the narration. I have liked this narrator before but might not listen to her again. This is a fun story to listen to Although I have read all of Diane Mott Davidson's books, this is the first one that I have listened to. This is a bit different from her other novels, but I liked the focus on Goldy's relationship with Tom. This was a fun book. I bought it to help me get through my spring cleaning, and it was perfect. There were spots that made me laugh out loud while I was fighting dust bunnies and reorganizing closets. The plot had enough twists that it kept my interest over my 2 day cleaning frenzy. More like slightly soggy time I normally love Davidson's cozy mystery series, but this volume has left me with a sour taste. Goldy barely cooked in this story, and the best parts of her story such as Julian and Arch were hardly mentioned. I hope Davidson's next attempt serves up more excitement or I fear this will be my last purchase of her work. LOVED IT!!! I'm a huge fan of Diane Mott Davidson's books. Crunch Time is really good! I love the fact that they focused more on Goldie and Tom. Arch and Julian is getting older so not so much on them but that didnt bother me much because the story line was so well done. I cant wait until the next one!!!! I really loved Crunch Time... Best yet! My daughter, Mimi, and I are great fans of Diane Mott Davidson's books. We listen to one each road trip. Crunch Time is the best one yet. We thought the first one we heard so long ago was crazy but we became addicted. This one is a little different with less Arch and very little Julian. They are growing up and changes are happening. I really enjoyed Crunch Time.

Chapter & Hearse Audiobook by Lorna Barrett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lorna Barrett) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:26:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chapter & Hearse Author: Lorna Barrett Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Mystery bookstore owner Tricia Miles has been spending more time solving whodunits than reading them. Now a nearby gas explosion has injured Tricia's sister's boyfriend, Bob Kelly, the head of the Chamber of Commerce, and killed the owner of the town's history bookstore. Tricia's never been a fan of Bob, but when she reads that he's being tight-lipped about the "accident", it's time to take action. Members Reviews: Hope it gets better I like this series. It's my first attempt at mystery novels and I have to say I'm pleased with Lorna Barrett's little world of book sellers. Most of the characters are unloveable, which I thought worked well since any one of them could be the killer. It also makes it a fast read, because you don't have a lot of emotional interaction with favorite/least favorite characters. This particular book in the series was my least favorite. The biggest reason is because the murder was none of Tricia's business. In the first three books, she set out to clear her own name or to determine who was responsible for a murder that directly affected her. In this case, she didn't even know the victim. And suddenly, she's in everyone's face, asking nosy questions. The story also dragged on forever, going nowhere for a long time. The characters were constantly whining about their financial problems, and Tricia was running around trying to fix their problems. Then she suddenly narrates that she was "filthy rich." Really? How convenient. How did this realistically bland character turn into such a Mary Sue? It wasn't appealing at all. The Ginny character made me cringe. She was the biggest financial whiner in the world. Something should tell you that if you work for a bookstore at just above minimum wage (the "minimum wage" thing was broadcast throughout the whole book), you shouldn't even think about a mortgage. Ginny did redeem herself in the end, so I hated her less then. The fact that I can feel so strongly about these things tells me that Lorna Barrett really is a good writer. She did address some of the issues, like having other characters tell Tricia the same things I was thinking. The reason I'm pointing them out is because I hope that the next book improves the series. We need something different, like a mystery that does not involve murder. Or maybe more than one murder at a time. I do think it's worth reading the series and I do look forward to the next one. The main character is very unlikeable The main character Tricia, is SO hard to like. No matter what nice things she does, she's still at the very core snooty & self righteous. She has many faults of her own which she expects everyone to forgive but if anyone else Makes a mistake she makes them grovel. If she needs a favor for her investigation she expects it be given, but then is quite rude when they are no longer necessary. She turns her nose up at any food that's unhealthy & makes it a point to put down people who dares to eat anything with fat (gasp). And the most unlikeable moment for Tricia was in the beginning of the book when she complained about how unfair her life was because her cop boyfriend dumped her to go care for his ex who was ill with a serious illness.

X: A Sidekick to the Sue Grafton Novel Audiobook by Madeline M. Boles, WeLoveNovels

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Madeline M. Boles) — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 21:41:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: X: A Sidekick to the Sue Grafton Novel Subtitle: Kinsey Millhone, Book 24 Author: Madeline M. Boles, WeLoveNovels Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-15 Publisher: WeLoveNovels Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Can't get enough of Sue Grafton's X? Dive a little deeper into her world, discover hidden treasures, and hang out with Kinsey Millhone just a little longer with this sidekick. Warning: This is an independent companion to X, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Sue Grafton's novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial sidekick. The job was supposed to be a piece of cake: track down a wealthy society lady's errant son, enjoy the extra cash, and help a friend out with some IRS troubles on the side - all in a day's work for private investigator Kinsey Millhone. But it turns out there's a bit more to the cases than she signed up for - and if she doesn't act fast, she might not get out of them alive. X is the 24th novel in best-selling author Kinsey Millhone alphabet mystery series, which begins with A is for Alibi. Sue Grafton's numerous accolades include three Anthony Best Novel Awards and three Shamus Awards. With this sidekick, you'll: Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful book companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Listeners have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel", "keep you entertained even longer", and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story". Members Reviews: Title I totally missed that this was not a Kinsey Millhone book. It wasn't until I started listening that I found my error. I listened to some of this then deleted it. I doubt that anyone needs one of Kinsey Millhone's books explained or WeLoveNovels to interpret it for them. The books aren't rocket science. Disappointed and irritated that I wasted one of my credits on this. Unnecessary A waste of money Did not enjoy in the least Why was it even published

Dead in the Water Audiobook by Dana Stabenow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dana Stabenow) — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:06:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead in the Water Subtitle: A Kate Shugak Novel, Book 3 Author: Dana Stabenow Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 357 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Once, Kate Shugak was the star investigator of the Anchorage D.A.'s office. Now she's gone back to her Aleut roots in the far Alaska north - where her talent for detection makes her the toughest crime-tracker in that stark and mysterious land. Members Reviews: Kate goes fishing for killers The Kate Shugak books are usually credible, compact mysteries, set against a backdrop of some significant aspect of life in Alaska. "Dead In The Water" has Jack Morgan getting Kate to go under-cover as crew boat fishing for crab off the Aleutian Islands, to investigate the disappearance of two former crew members. What follows is a vivid description of what life on board is like and an mystery with enough twist and turns and action and physical danger to keep everything moving along nicely. For me the "whodunit" aspects of the Kate Shugak novels are secondary considerations, a frame for hanging the important stuff from. When the book is back on the shelf and time has passed, it's not the plot twist that stay with me but the vivid scenes of Alaskan life and what I learn about Kate Shugak. "Dead In The Water" has several of these memorable moments: Kate drinking with a crew of Russian fishermen in a bar in the port, all of them trying to woo her in a semi-serious, larger than life kind of way; Kate's enounter with a young, deformed, Aluet girl who interprets life by using a storyknife to draw in the sand on the beach and her basket-weaviung grandmother who shares details of the history of her people and Kate's plunge into the freezing depths, trapped in a crab cage. All of these are told with a skill and an eye for detail that makes them real and compelling. Kate is the centre piece of all of these novels. She is the reason I keep coming back. I this novel I got to see her as a woman confident enough of her own attractiveness and her own strength to spend time with the Russian sailors without feeling threatened by them or offending them. I saw the softer side of her in her gentle teasing of her young, over-enthusiastic Californian-surfer crewmate who loves EVERYTHING Alaskan. I saw the heart of her in her passionate relationship with Jack Morgan. I saw her again tracing the impact of her heritage and her culture in her deference to the elder who teaches her to weave and her affection for the young girl telling stories written in sand. That is more than enough to make any book successful and is quite extraordinary for a short, crime-fiction novel. The best of the first 3 books! I began the Kate Shaguk mystery series recently so I have only read the first three. I love the Alaskan setting and feel it actually serves as a character of its own. And in this book we entered the world of crab fishing. It was a really great plot with all the tension needed to keep the mystery moving forward. Kate was in peril. Kate made new friendships. Alaska and its wether played a big role. The "bad guys" were really unlikable and the "good guys" were equally likable. It was good book. The only thing I wanted was more -- more book. The books in this series are short and I really wish they were longer. It's a good thriller but a lousy mystery. This is my first book involving Kate Shugak but I didn't have the feeling that I missed much.

The Judas Goat Audiobook by Robert B. Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert B. Parker) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:39:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Judas Goat Subtitle: A Spenser Novel Author: Robert B. Parker Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 206 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: But there are nine killers to one Spenser -- long odds. Hawk helps balance the equation. The rest depends on a wild plan. Spenser will get one of the terrorists to play Judas Goat -- to lead him to others. Trouble is, he hasn't counted on her being very blond, very beautiful and very dangerous. Critic Reviews: "Spenser is Boston's answer to James Bond...with a little Sam Spade and Nero Wolfe thrown in...Irreverent, witty, worldly...makes for fast, amusing reading." (Pittsburgh Press) Members Reviews: Spenser is not Sam Spade. I have read or listened to all of the Spenser books and this book, although very dated in its language, has always been one of my favorites of the early mysteries. But the books are intended to be light and breezy - an easy read without too much seriousness. Joe Montagne, who narrates the later books, has the exactly right approach to the characters where the light-hearted banter between Spenser, Hawk, Vinnie and others sets the tone. But Michael Prichard seems to think that Spenser is Sam Spade and narrates the book accordingly. There is almost no humor and he has completely lost the tone of the book. That is too bad since I would like to have bought more of the early Spenser books. Now I am stuck with The Judas Goat and, my personal favorite, A Catskill Eagle, and neither touches the upbeat and sprightly tone of the books themselves. I would willingly buy them again if Joe Montagne were to narrate them. Good book. Poor narration. And a real disappointment. 3 stars. Some parts very good. Some parts ok. Spenser is hired to find and capture or kill some terrorist bombers. I couldnt imagine how he would do it. I enjoyed watching him do it. The previous book introduced Hawk. In this book Spenser hires Hawk to help. There were some good scenes with them together. As always, I like this author because of his wit. The narrator Michael Prichard was very good. This is book #5 in the Spenser series. Genre: PI mystery THE PERFECT RECIPE... ONCE AGAIN, I HAVE REVISITED ONE OF ROBERT PARKER'S EARLIER SPENSER NOVELS, AND THIS ONE IS A GEM. THE JUDAS GOAT BRINGS ALL THE ELEMENTS OF A GOOD SPENSER NOVEL TOGETHER IN A PERFECT RECIPE OF ACTION, SUSPENSE, HUMOR, AND HUMAN INSIGHT THAT HAVE MADE SPENSER SUCH A POPULAR CHARACTER FOR SO MANY YEARS. THE PLOT HERE INVOLVES SPENSER TRACKING DOWN TERRORISTS, AND TAKES HIM FROM THE UNITED STATES TO ENGLAND, AND ACROSS EUROPE. HIS LETHAL COMPANION HAWK JOINS UP WITH HIM HALF-WAY THROUGH THE STORY, AND THINGS REALLY TAKE OFF FROM THERE. THE PARTNERING OF SPENSER AND HAWK IS PERFECTLY WRITTEN, A RICH PATOIS OF HUMOROUS BANTERING AND THOUGHTFUL INSIGHT IS REVEALED THROUGH THESE TWO CHARACTERS THAT ARE AT ONCE ALIKE AND YET EXPONENTAILLY DIFFERENT. THEY ARE TWO SIDES TO A VERY DANGEROUS COIN. ROBERT PARKER'S WRITING SHINES IN THE EXPLORATION OF HIS MAIN CHARACTERS; AND HE MANAGES TO DO IT WITHOUT BEING HEAVY, OR WEIGHING THE STORY DOWN IN EXPOSITION. LIKE A GOOD STEW, YOU MAY NOT REALIZE ALL THE INGREDIENTS THAT HAVE GONE INTO MAKING IT, BUT IT TASTES GREAT JUST THE SAME. AND ONCE AGAIN, MICHAEL PRICHARD DOES A STELLAR JOB BRINGING PARKER'S WORDS TO LIFE. HIS PERFORMANCE OF THESE SPENSER NOVELS ARE BY FAR MY FAVORITE. Love Spenser Series Each book I listen to gets better and better. The characters are really developing. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

Cinnamon Roll Murder Audiobook by Joanne Fluke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joanne Fluke) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:44:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cinnamon Roll Murder Author: Joanne Fluke Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 252 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Joanne Flukes Hannah Swensen mysteries have earned her a loyal following. In this 16th delightful installment, the tour bus carrying the Cinnamon Roll Six overturns, sending the band members to the hospital - and the keyboard player to a bizarre and untimely death. Soon Hannah discovers the victims surprising secret - and becomes determined to bring the killer to justice. Members Reviews: Excellent installment This is such a fun book. I loved listening to this book because: - it picked up right where the last book left off and answered the cliffhanger ending - its another good, clean mystery - the narrator did her usual fantastic job - instead of reading the reciepes throughout the book they were saved for the end. This made it easier to listen to and follow. I hope the next books follow this trend. If you enjoyed Joanne Flukes previous books and you want to know what happens with Norman - this book is a must and it does not dissapoint. Good Story, Not a fan of the Narrator What made the experience of listening to Cinnamon Roll Murder the most enjoyable? For me, cozies are a guilty pleasure. I usually buy them to help me get through chores that I do not want to do. This story did not disappoint. What did you like best about this story? I liked that it picked up where the other book left off. I was glad that they saved the recipies until the end of the book. Would you be willing to try another one of Suzanne Torens performances? I would not listen to another on of Suzanne Toren's performances. I do not think that she did a bad job, I just did not like her style at all. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I really wanted to listen to long stretches of the book while I was working. The story was entertaining enough to allow me to do that. However, I could only listen to Suzanne for an hour tops. Good Clean Listening!! I really like this series. What was nice about this book is they didn't read the recipes throughout the book, they were read at the end, which kept the book flowing along. the books aren't intense, but they are just good and kind of sweet, with the murder mixed in! leaves me wanting more! Would you consider the audio edition of Cinnamon Roll Murder to be better than the print version? I wouldn't know I rarely have time to "sit down" and read these days. I Love audio books they allow me to cook, clean, garden and still be engaging my mind :) Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? well.. kinda, I thought that it was a bit obvious some of the things going on but I was craving a jo fluke book and this one was great. What about Suzanne Torens performance did you like? I love her voices, she really keeps me engaged though the whole book. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YES! Any additional comments? At first I loved that the recipes where at the end instead of at the end of each chapter but then I found I actually missed them. And I wanted to be munching whatever they where talking about while listening but I had to wait till the book was all the way over to get the recipes! Thoroughly enjoy this series I'm getting to where I can figure out some of the plot twists, but that does not detract from the enjoyment of the story!

The Cat Who Moved a Mountain Audiobook by Lilian Jackson Braun

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lilian Jackson Braun) — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:43:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cat Who Moved a Mountain Author: Lilian Jackson Braun Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-07 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 448 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The mountains are a haven for the independent, roughneck descendants of Prohibition-era moon-shiners. The valley is home to developers eager to turn the pristine Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. To make matters more complicated, a Tater, as the mountain folk are called, has been convicted of the murder of millionaire developer J.J. Hawkinfield. Some people swear the wrong man was convicted, and Qwill is inclined to agree when he hears what transpired before the trial. But if Forest Beechum didn't do the dirty deed, who did? With Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum on the case, the killer won't get away with murder. Critic Reviews: "[An] engaging mystery...firmly grips the listener....A lively, witty tale." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: One of My Favorite Authors I love this book. It is funny & full of mystery. Guidall is one of the best readers around. I love all of the Cat Who books. Pleasant diversion This was my first "The Cat Who..." book and I enjoyed it and am glad I purchased and listened to it. The narrator did a wonderful job in conveying the story so that the characters were distinguishable and entertaining. It's not a particularly challenging mystery and the pace is leisurely, but the characters (even the cats) have depth and believability. Pass some pleasant hours, get some chuckles and let an excellent narrator tell you a story while you are driving or cleaning or weeding your garden. Or just sitting on the porch to relax. Unfortunate Production I enjoyed the story but was distracted by the bad production values. One chapter is interrupted by the first line of the following chapter and phrases are repeated in a couple of places. Suspense to the end The Cat Who Books are our first choice when we are traveling. Clean, wholesome and humorous for all ears. We have only a few left to hear. There's No Place Like Home In this book Jim Qwilleran decides to take a vacation away from Pick Axe and all his friends there. A friend has recommended an area in the Potato Mountains. Qwill rents a large house (formerly a Bed and Breakfast Hotel) located on top of a mountain because it is the only place that will accept his two beloved Siamese cats. HIs adventures in the "Potatos" is similar to his experiences in Pick Axe. There are interesting people, and a murder to solve. If you like other books in the series, you will probably like this one. I listen to these books to relax and leave the "real world" behind. There is no graphic sex or violence and no coarse language. George Guidall is an excellent narrator.

Pale Horse Coming Audiobook by Stephen Hunter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Hunter) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:44:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pale Horse Coming Subtitle: Earl Swagger, Book 2 Author: Stephen Hunter Narrator: Eric G. Dove Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Its 1951. The Thebes State Penal Farm in Mississippi is up a dark river, surrounded by swamps and impenetrable piney woods. Its the Old South at its most brutal - a place of violence, racial terror, and even more horrific rumors. Of the few who make the journey, black or white, even fewer return. What they encounter there is something beyond their wildest imagining of evil. The dying black town is ruled by white deputies on horseback who are more like an occupying army and the only escape is over the wild currents of the dark river that drowns as many people as it liberates. But nothing in town compares to the prison. Run by an aging madman with insane theories of racial purity, it is administered by a brutal sergeant known as Bigboy. The convicts call him The Whip Man - he can take a mans soul with his nine feet of braided catgut. Both Sam and Earl will be challenged to the limits of their strength by this place and will struggle not only for their own survival, but with the question: What does a man do when confronted with evil? Members Reviews: Good Story with Strong Characters The story will keep you interested. It is a little slow in the middle of the book, but it picks up well and finishes strong. Characters are very well-developed. The narrator is fantastic! excellent read excellent book love all the swagger books Stephen hunter knows how to tell a great story and keep you enterained spell binding and captivating! I loved it. great story line and awesome narrator. Stephen Hunter's books are ingenious. Thanks Great story! Great narration! Great story! This book held my attention from beginning to end. The book was made even better by the outstanding narration! More Earl Swagger, love him or hate him What did you love best about Pale Horse Coming? Was a great fix of more cowboy lawman. Wish Hunter would have continued in this vain rather that the sniper series. What was one of the most memorable moments of Pale Horse Coming? Still looking for another "cowboy lawman" to follow. Have you listened to any of Eric G. Doves other performances before? How does this one compare? Goes on in some detail about the science of ballistics, take it or leave it? If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Nothing

Stalking the Angel Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:28:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalking the Angel Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 2 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: David Stuart Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Hired by a hotel magnate to locate a priceless Japanese manuscript, L.A. private eye Elvis Cole encounters the notorious Yakuza, the Japanese mob, and is drawn into a game of sexual obsession, amorality, and evil. Critic Reviews: "Stalking the Angel is a righteous California book: intelligent, perceptive, hard, clean." (James Elroy) "Elvis Cole provides more fun for the reader than any L.A. private eye to come along in years." (Joseph Wambaugh) "Stuart brings the quirky Cole to life quickly, combining his strengths (tenacity, incorruptibility, frequent flashes of humor) with his oddities (his love of the Disney artifacts that litter his office) to make a credible whole person. Other characters emerge with equal vocal skill: the enigmatic Joe Pike, Cole's muscular sidekick; a glowering Los Angeles property developer, his alcohol-impaired wife and their fragile adolescent daughter, who winds up being kidnapped by Japanese gangsters. Cole, hired to find a rare Japanese manuscript, discovers that the teenager's fate is very important to him personally forging a bond between the detective and children in peril that has become a hallmark of the series. For those who have been fans of Elvis since book one, The Monkey's Raincoat, it's good to have his early adventures around to listen to. For more recent Crais converts, this could prove an eye-opening revelation of how Cole got to be who he is." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Elvis Cole just gets better I liked book one, and I really liked book two. Elvis is a real guy, he's not the toughest, biggest or baddest guy around, but the PI you'd really want to hire if you needed one. The realism, the emotion the conflict all have sense of realism. The characters act is a manner the seems probable but not predictable. The narration by David Stuart makes it. RIght up there with John Sandford and Richard Ferrone. I can't wait for book 3 disapointing My 1st book Robert Crais book I listened too. It had 4 stars but it was disappointing for me. Just took too long to get started and when it did nothing very exciting happened. 'Joe Pike's role was pretty small. To be fair I will try another Crais book. Entertaining yet nothing exceptional It passed some time but I am far from thinking it would be repeatable. I like the unexpected and this was too predictable.

Ice Blue Audiobook by Emma Jameson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Emma Jameson) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 02:09:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ice Blue Subtitle: Lord & Lady Hetheridge Author: Emma Jameson Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-15 Publisher: Lyonnesse Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Anthony Hetheridge, ninth baron of Wellegrave, chief superintendent for New Scotland Yard, never married - no children, no pets, no hobbies, and not even an interesting vice - will turn 60 in three weeks. With the exception of his chosen career, too sordid for his blue-blooded family to condone, his life has been safe and predictable. But then he meets Detective Sergeant Kate Wakefield - beautiful, willful, and nearly half his age. When Hetheridge saves the outspoken, impetuous young detective from getting the sack, siding with her against Scotland Yard's powerful male hierarchy, his cold, elegantly balanced world spins out of control. Summoned to London's fashionable Belgravia to investigate the brutal murder of a financier, Hetheridge must catch the killer while coping with his growing attraction to Kate, the reappearance of an old flame, and the secret that emerges from his own past. Fall in love with Ice Blue, book one in the New York Times best-selling Lord & Lady Hetheridge mystery series. Members Reviews: English and Exemplary Would you consider the audio edition of Ice Blue to be better than the print version? I did not read the print version but I thoroughly enjoyed the audio with Davies and his accent. He did a great job of differentiating between characters and pacing. What was one of the most memorable moments of Ice Blue? When Hetheridge shows Kate his fencing room and they spar, it was so smooth that they both were just play fighting. The approach to this scene was really well written. What about Matthew Lloyd Daviess performance did you like? Matthew was able to portray each main character with a distinction that fit their role. His accents were spot on and his interpretation was perfect. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This was a fun mystery that had some surprising twists. I really want to know these characters more and bought the next book - looking forward to the character developement. <3 Any additional comments? If you like Elizabeth George,you will like this series too! :) Very well done! Meh... I got this audio book for $1.99 and it was worth every penny. A decent plot, the narrator was good, the class distinctions were set and the characters believable. But, and this is a big but, I did not buy the romance, such as it was. This is a set up for a series, introducing the players and backgrounds. As a devotee of Georgette Heyer, I like sparkle, wit and chemistry in my romances. I found little in this book. An older, titled man and a "council flat" feisty Londoner. Nope. Even the author admitted the unlikelihood. I may read or listen to the others in this series because of the plotting, but if you want romance, go elsewhere. funny and suspenseful! I enjoyed all the characters. The narrator did a fantastic job. Excited for the next book! An amusing and well written mystery If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? This was a good mystery that kept me guessing. The interaction between the characters and the dialog was amusing and well written. I bought the first three books of the series a while ago but decided to wait for the Audible recording to be released when I heard a sample of the narrator...and I am very glad that I did.

Secrets in the Grave Audiobook by Karen Ann Hopkins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Ann Hopkins) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:29:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets in the Grave Author: Karen Ann Hopkins Narrator: Charlie Thurston, Carly Robins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Some Amish communities aren't so cozy. Just when Sheriff Serenity Adams thinks life is getting back to normal, the death of a young, pregnant Amish woman rocks the community. Is it circumstance...or murder? It's up to Serenity and her ex-Amish boyfriend, Daniel Bachman, to discover the truth about the new shaman-type medicine man who's brought his dark secrets to Blood Rock. But Serenity has secrets of her own, and if she and Daniel don't work it out, the reappearance of a woman from his past could threaten to ruin their relationship. The deeper Serenity delves into the magical world of Amish herbal medicine, the phenomenon of laying of the hands and other cultural healing oddities, the more she wonders if miracles are real. What she witnesses with her own eyes may be too fantastical for her to believe. In this riveting third installment of Serenity's Plain Secrets, beliefs are challenged, a way of life is questioned and family skeletons are unearthed, leaving no one untouched. Members Reviews: Truth or Fiction This story is quite convoluted. Religion and myth are mixed together to make solving this case difficult. Dying mothers Good detective story with a lot of colorful characters which kept my interest all the way to the end. Very good narration. Story good, narration not so much Another enjoyable installment in the series. Interesting case and characters. I wouldnt start with this one because youll miss out on character and relationship development; plus, the cases from the previous two books are brought up so you couldnt go back and read them later without knowing what happened. I recommend reading this series in order. I listened to most of this on audio but finished the last quarter on my kindle and I have to say that, given the choice of narrators, I recommend the print version over the audio. The book chapters are told from two different first person perspectives Serenitys and Daniels, but mostly Serenitys. There are different narrators for each, so the same characters have different voices depending on who is reading the chapter. Its a bit annoying. Also, the voice for Serenity doesnt match her character. Its not strong enough. She would probably be fine for a different book but I didnt care for her as Serenity. The book sounded so much better in my head when I read it in print.

Written Off Audiobook by E. J. Copperman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. J. Copperman) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:60:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Written Off Author: E. J. Copperman Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 514 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Rachel Goldman writes mysteries in which Duffy Madison, consultant to the county prosecutor's office, helps find missing persons. Rachel is busy working on her next book when a man calls out of the blue asking for help in a missing person case. The caller's name? Duffy Madison. Is this real, or has she lost her mind? She doesn't have much time to find out, because a serial killer is on the loose, kidnapping and murdering mystery authors. And Rachel may just be the next target. Full of uncanny intrigue and witty humor, E. J. Copperman's imaginative series debut, Written Off, is sure to be a new fan favorite for listeners of Donna Andrews. Members Reviews: Not just suspend disbelief, but kill it dead! Before I get to the main problem, I'll get out of the way that the narration was convincing, and the main character, Rachel, well enough presented that I was interested in following her through the story. Her "creation" Duffy Madison, on the other hand, was about as boring as it could get. Copperman has a series featuring an Asperger's protagonist, so having a similar one here is just too much. The other secondary characters were okay, but not especially impressive. I wasn't all that drawn into the plot regarding a serial killer targeting mystery writers, but am willing to give a first book a bit of a pass as the focus is on setting up a series. However ... the Big Reveal as to the killer left me shouting "NOOOOOOOOO!" Since Audible doesn't have a feature to hide spoilers, the most I can say is that Duffy and the Bergen County authorities are Too Stupid to Live (to borrow a phrase used repeatedly by Rachel). Most charitable thing I can say is that having a character come to life unexpectedly was a idea with possibililities, but poorly executed here. I'll stick with Samuel Hoenig instead. Terrible book. The main character is totally unrealistic. Her life is in danger.... so she goes to bed. Magical duct tape shows up after the author drills into your head over and over that there "was nothing in the room" Waste of 9 hours.... i kept waiting for it to get better.... it didnt. Great narrator tho. I got bored I love Copperman's Haunted guesthouse series. They're funny, nothing too terrible happens the endings are always happy. They are fun entertainment between heavier and darker reads. So, I had the same expectations for this book. My expectations were not met. I didn't like the book's heroine, mystery writer Rachel Goldman. For someone who apparently is a able to make a living writing mystery books, she seems to have very little understanding of how investigations work, or any curiosity about how they work. When confronted with the news that someone is killing off mystery writers, she just wants to go home and work on her current book. It isn't until she becomes a target herself, that she begins to show some interest. Not, "Oh, my God, someone is trying to kill me" interest, instead "I just want to go home - alone" and pretend it's not happening kind of interest. At a minimum you would think that maybe she would think there might be book in it for her. Cozies aren't meant to be taken all that seriously, I get that. But, they should at least be entertaining and this book wasn't.

The Alibi Man Audiobook by Tami Hoag

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tami Hoag) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:45:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Alibi Man Author: Tami Hoag Narrator: Beth McDonald Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: First she finds a body - not just a victim, but a friend. As Elena delves into her dead friend's secret life, she discovers ties to a group of powerful and wealthy Palm Beach bad boys...a group that includes Elena's former fiancé. Finding her friend's killer will put Elena at odds with her old life, with her new lover, and with herself. But she is determined to reveal the truth - a truth that will shock Palm Beach society to its core, and could very well get her killed. Critic Reviews: "A heroine readers will want to see more of". (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Ruined by Narrator I've listened to other books (Prior Bad Acts and Kill the Messenger) by this author and loved them! I was so excited when I saw another book by Tami Hoag. I've tried to listen to this book quite a few times, but I just can't finish it. The narrator, Beth McDonald, annoys me so much! I find her Russian accents quite ridiculous. Her attempts at changing her voice to match the different characters disrupts the flow of the story. I'll probably pick up a copy of this book at the bookstore, but I simply can't listen to it. Hoag Needed a Different Narrator As much as I enjoy Hoags novels this one fell flat because of the narration. The narrators attempt at the "Russian" accents was nothing short of horrible and ruined the listening experience. I even gave some thought to quiting the book but hung in there for the duration. The narration makes all the difference in the world.......you might consider buying the book instead of downloading it. As for the novel itself it would have scored much higher with a different narrator. Not worth it This was a disappointing read. The narrator used very fake accents. It was predictable and just not an enjoyable book to listen to. The Alibi Man If you liked Dark Horse then you will like this one too. All the main characters from Dark Horse are back plus a few new ones. Once again Beth McDonald does an impeccable job of bringing each character to life. A good "who-done-it" read. I've gotten several of Ms. Hoags books and have never been disappointed. Wonderful Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Characters, story "curiosity" and intrigue; that's all I can say. It kept me coming back to complete the end~

The Garden Plot Audiobook by Marty Wingate

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marty Wingate) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:32:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Garden Plot Subtitle: Potting Shed Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Marty Wingate Narrator: Erin Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Pru Parke always dreamed of living in England. And after the Dallas native follows an impulse and moves to London, she can't imagine ever leaving - though she has yet to find a plum position as a head gardener. Now, as the sublet on her flat nears its end, the threat of forced departure looms. Determined to stay in her beloved adopted country, Pru takes small, private gardening jobs throughout the city. On one such gig in Chelsea, she makes an extraordinary find. Digging in the soil of a potting shed, Pru uncovers an ancient Roman mosaic. But enthusiasm over her discovery is soon dampens when, two days later, she finds in the same spot a man's bludgeoned corpse. As the London police swarm her work site, ever inquisitive Pru can't quite manage to distance herself from the investigation - much to the dismay of stern Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Pearse. It seems that, much as he tries, even handsome DCI Pearse can't keep Pru safe from a brutal killer who thinks she's already dug up too much. Members Reviews: comfy and fluffy Although the main character, Prue, behaves, thinks, and talks much more like a young, inexperienced girl than a woman of 50, I still enjoyed this book. Yeah, she is a little dense and makes a lot of annoying choices that make her seem emotionally immature and totally oblivious. Yes, every chapter starts with a rejection letter as part of the theme, but unattached to a scene in the writing, which probably works well in the written book but is annoying to listen to again and again in an audiobook. And the contrived internal conflict that is repeatedly used as an excuse for Prue's emotional issues is harped on incessantly as if we would forget if it weren't mentioned one more time. But even with all the "faults" of this book's writing (or said in a more objective way, all of the things that annoy me personally about the book) it is still a really nice cozy mystery that I enjoyed in a low-key way as I had it playing in the background of my life. It never really had much going on that I had to listen to very closely, but it had lovely descriptions of gardens and plants, and a genuine and non-sappy sweetness and gentleness to it that is hard to find in any entertainment. Prue's loyalty to those who treat her kindly, her empathy and desire to help others, and her need for the feeling of connection with others were all heartwarming. I liked that she was so passionate about designing gardens and living in England. I also liked that she wasn't your typical weak and boring heroine. I really enjoyed all of the British accents, the gentle and slow-moving intrigue, the tea times and the little dog Toffee Woof Woof. I reveled in the atmosphere of this book and was really sad when it ended and I no longer had a comfy British cozy playing while I cooked and cleaned and drove. I thought it was awesome that the author added a bit of romance to this mystery, as many mysteries don't have any and for me that brought a lot more interest to the storyline.

Redemption Games Audiobook by Barry Eisler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barry Eisler) — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 06:44:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Redemption Games Subtitle: John Rain, Book 4 Author: Barry Eisler Narrator: Barry Eisler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 606 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: After nearly dying while taking out a target in Hong Kong, Rain has a new employer, the Mossad, which wants him to fix a "problem" in Manila. He also has a new partner, Dox, whose good-ol'-boy persona masks a sniper as deadly as Rain himself. And he has a new hope: that by using his talents in the service of something good, he might atone for all the lives he has taken. But when Rain's conscience causes him to botch the Manila hit, he finds out the next problem the Mossad wants fixed is himself. Is Delilah, his Mossad lover, coming to help him? Or was she sent to finish him off? Members Reviews: REDEMPTION GAMES redeems John Rain series What did you love best about Redemption Games? I've tried the John Rain books before and wasn't a big fan, but then I tried the Ben Treven series and wanted more (there are only two so far). So, I went back to John Rain now that Barry Eisler is narrating them - WOW! What a difference. I'm now on a marathon and Love this series. I guess the reader really does make all the difference. This was such a good book. Great story, easy to follow and fast paced. Can't get over the difference, last Rain book I listened to I thought was boring, I'm relistening now and want them all. Have you listened to any of Barry Eislers other performances before? How does this one compare? Barry Eisler narrates wonderfully. He did a smart thing reading his own works. I can't believe these are the same books. Five star listening material! Good book in the series Eisler narrating his own work is fantastic. reads right from the emotional source of the character. Good story overall, but make sure to listen to the series in sequence. Some of the deeper context of the story does not make sense without it. I am looking forward to listening to the next one. Solid Rain! What did you love best about Redemption Games? Story is great and narration is excellent Who was your favorite character and why? Toss up! Rain and Dox. Rain for his depth, Dox for lightheartedness. Which character as performed by Barry Eisler was your favorite? Dox. Nailed the accent and mannerisms of the character. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Neg Excellent listen, which left me excited for the next book This was better than the preceding book, which was itself better than the one before it. John Rain is a compelling character.. It was an enthralling listen, which left me excited for the next book. exceptional overall Eisler has developed his characters with intricate precision in the detailed storytelling of a master writer.

Breaking Silence Audiobook by Linda Castillo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Linda Castillo) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:25:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking Silence Author: Linda Castillo Narrator: Kathleen McInerney Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-11 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 350 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling series hailed as gripping (People) and compelling (USA Today) returns with Police Chief Kate Burkholder called to the scene of a horrific tragedy on a peaceful Amish farm. The Slabaugh family are model Amish farmers, prosperous and hardworking, with four children and a happy extended family. When the parents and an uncle are found dead in their barn, it appears to be a gruesome accident: methane gas asphyxiation caused by a poorly ventilated cesspit. But in the course of a routine autopsy, the coroner discovers that one of the victims suffered a head wound before deathclearly, foul play was involved. But who would want to make orphans of the Slabaughs children? And is this murder somehow related to a recent string of shocking hate crimes against the Amish? Having grown up Amish, Kate is determined to bring the killer to justice. Because the other series of attacks are designated hate crimes, the state sends in agent John Tomasetti, with whom Kate has a long and complex relationship. Together, they search for the link between the crimesand uncover a dark secret at work beneath the placid surface of this idyllic Amish community. Chock full of twists and chills, and set against the unusual world of the Amish, this series will delight fans of Chelsea Cain and Thomas Harris (USA Today). Members Reviews: disappointing I was interested by the book's description and looking forward to the setting in an Amish community. However the lengthy descriptions of Chief Burkholder's brooding about her conflicted feelings about the Amish community got in the way of the story line.Hard to imagine her in directing the work of a police department --- even a small one. I think some judicious editing would have helped this book because, basically the story is a good one with some good plot twists. Good Story Would you try another book from Linda Castillo and/or Kathleen McInerney? Good story bad narrating. Her voice when she was doing the male characters gave me the creeps. What did you like best about this story? I love Amish stories. Since this was a thriller made it all the better. Do you think Breaking Silence needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? Yes!!!! But get a different narrator. Always a Winner Enjoyed this all the way through! With a focus on children, the story is totally adult, and shows how vulnerable both generations are. Love Love this series. I will say this is like the 4th time listening to this book. I have the whole series and love every minute of it. Would love to see another LT film. breaking silence it was an awesome book! the story was great. kept me guessing till the end

Knife Creek Audiobook by Paul Doiron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Doiron) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:17:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Knife Creek Author: Paul Doiron Narrator: Henry Leyva Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 174 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Maine game warden Mike Bowditch is tasked with shooting invasive feral hogs that are tearing up the forest in his district, he makes a horrific discovery - a dead baby buried in a shallow grave. Even more disturbing: Evidence suggests the infant was the child of a young woman who was presumed to have died four years earlier - after she disappeared from a group rafting trip. As Bowditch assists the reopened investigation, he begins to suspect that some of his neighbors aren't who they seem to be. When violence strikes close to home, he realizes that his unknown enemies will stop at nothing to keep their terrible secrets. Mike Bowditch has bucked the odds his whole career, but this time the intrepid warden may have finally followed his hunches one step too far. Members Reviews: Brilliant Few authors can leave you deeply satisfied, and yet longing for more. Paul Doiron is one of those rarities. Another great installment Paul Doiron has written another great installment for the Mike Bowditch series. He brings to life all the beautiful scenery as well as the evil that surrounds it. Henry Leyva, as usual brings it all to life, he IS the voice of Mike Bowditch. I highly recommend this book and series, and suggest you start with the first in the series. Addictive Series This is the best of the Mike Bowditch stories so far. I love the world Paul Doiron has created. I am not from Maine and reading these stories makes me want to visit and see where the novels are set. Mike is loveable, like a puppy. Most of the female characters are strong and tough -- like cacti. They are prickly and contentious. Interesting, but I would not like to get close to them. The narrator is almost perfect. I can't imagine Mike having any other voice. If only he would look ahead a bit and not put pauses in the wrong places. I think he often pauses at the end of a written line, so it results in readings like,"He got out [pause] of the car. It's a bit disconcerting. I do highly recommend this series. Start at the beginning. Another good Doiron mystery In fact, this is one of his best and I've read them all. I was so caught up in the story, I got out a Maine map to find our location. This one kept me guessing until near the end, very compelling. parts too graphic it was not as enjoyed as it could have been because of the slaughter house graphic description n

Smoky Mountain Tracks Audiobook by Donna Ball

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna Ball) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:09:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Smoky Mountain Tracks Subtitle: A Raine Stockton Dog Mystery, Volume 1 Author: Donna Ball Narrator: Donna Postel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-14 Publisher: Blue Merle Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 392 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The first in the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery series..."An exciting, original, and suspense-laden whodunit..."(Midwest Book Review) As a native of the small town of Hansonville, North Carolina,and a wilderness rescue worker, Raine Stockton knows the Smoky Mountains as well as anyone could, but she gave up her Search and Rescue work after a tragic loss. Now she reluctantly returns to active duty to help find a young child who has been kidnapped and taken deep into the forest. But as Raine's young golden retriever, Cisco, picks up the trail, his enthusiasm fails to make up for his lack of experience, and their first foray into the forest results in disaster...and the discover of the kidnapper - shot dead. Suspecting there's more to the case than meets the eye, Raine struggles to overcome her personal demons, turns her search in new directions... and learns to trust Cisco to lead the way. Members Reviews: The Smoky Mountains, Dogs & A Mystery I enjoyed this first book in a new to me mystery series set in the Smoky Mountains. The author did a beautiful job capturing the feeling and texture of the mountain community. Be aware that the dogs in the story are not, for the most part regular family pets. Instead, the characters were involved in professional dog training, search and rescue, and agility trials and work. This detailed information was interesting and added depth to the story. The book was a short one, the mystery a bit easy to solve, but still I felt engaged and I was drawn into listening. The narration by Donna Postel was really good. She had a great sense of timing, was good at the different voices, and helped to keep the action moving along and upbeat. She was a positive addition to the listening experience. Recommended if you like mysteries that are a bit cozy with some police procedural discussion--but not too terribly gory and violent. I liked it. An excellent diversion. Not just for dog lovers This was a surprisingly seamless work of mystery fiction. the elements of small towns, family, mountain culture, animal training and law enforcement work. It's true to the setting; the passage that details how a driveway that she could see from her house was a five mile drive rings true for a mountain resident. The offbeat element provided by Sonny bright is a nice touch. The intelligence of the border collie rang true as well. Most importantly for me there was no "oh give a break" moment in this story that leaves a terrible taste in the mouth. a moment when some ridiculous convoluted action or event that reminds you of a prime time television drama occurs. Those type of things will often spoil the entire book for me; an author too lazy to come up with a good transition pulling a lame one one out of the air that fits neither narrative nor character. For those who prefer a high level of action in a mystery this story isn't for you. For dog lovers; those with an affinity for Appalachian culture or readers/ listeners who like a story that fits together and doesn't forget the story it's trying to tell it is one you don't want to pass over. Dog Gone Good I was immediately engrossed by Smoky Mountain Tracks, my first book by Donna Ball. As a dog fanatic, I loved that Raine (main character) owned a kennel, did canine training and volunteered for Search & Rescue.

Lost in a Good Book Audiobook by Jasper Fforde

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jasper Fforde) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:35:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost in a Good Book Subtitle: A Thursday Next Novel Author: Jasper Fforde Narrator: Emily Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 748 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Intrepid literary detective Thursday Next is back in the second installment of Jasper Fforde's one-of-a-kind series. The inventive, exuberant, and totally original literary fun that began with The Eyre Affair continues with Jasper Ffordes magnificent second adventure starring the resourceful, fearless literary sleuth Thursday Next. When Landen, the love of her life, is eradicated by the corrupt multinational Goliath Corporation, Thursday must moonlight as a Prose Resource Operative of Jurisfictionthe police force inside books. She is apprenticed to the man-hating Miss Havisham from Dickenss Great Expectations, who grudgingly shows Thursday the ropes. And she gains just enough skill to get herself in a real mess entering the pages of Poes "The Raven". What she really wants is to get Landen back. But this latest mission is not without further complications. Along with jumping into the works of Kafka and Austen, and even Beatrix Potters The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies, Thursday finds herself the target of a series of potentially lethal coincidences, the authenticator of a newly discovered play by the Bard himself, and the only one who can prevent an unidentifiable pink sludge from engulfing all life on Earth. Members Reviews: It takes a little while to get lost... I had a bit of a hard time with the narrative transition. I listened to 'The Eyre Affair' and 'Lost in a Good Book' back to back, I enjoy running to audio books, and had a hard time switching from listening to narrators Susan Duerdan to Emily Gray. Gray tends to make the male characters sound slow and stupid, including Landen and she seems to have a hard time changing characters using the same voices for characters in conversation as well. However, once I was able to move past the quirks of getting used to a new narrator I thoroughly enjoyed the second installment in the 'Thursday Next' series. Great narration Emily Gray is a wonderful narrator I enjoyed her very much! I do believe you have to be a bibliophile to enjoy these books because if you dont know the characters from the books it may not make sense but I love all the literary references sometimes Im not sure who someone is but it makes you want to do research and pick up another book and that is never a bad thing!I did enjoy this one and there are laugh out loud moments. But I am really curious why the next book in this series the Well of Lost Plots is not available when all the rest of the series is. Stick with it the second half it better The Eyre Affair was enjoyable and I was very excited for this book. It was a bit hard to get into and I think part of the reason was I was disappointed Susan Duerden didn't read it. Emily Gray did well with female voices and the dramatization but her male voices were really disappointing. Landon especially was bad, he sounded like he had a really bad cold and was monotone, slower spoken, and overall just bad. The narration did get better as the book goes on and you get used to it The second half is great fun and reminded me why I liked The Eyre Affair so much. Thursday is now famous and doesn't like it. She is being censored and being pulled into SpecOps politics. This is the first half and is a bit slow but the second half pulls in her father, the possibility of the end of the world, Goliath, and jumping in and out of books.

The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye Audiobook by David Lagercrantz, George Goulding - translator

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Lagercrantz) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:18:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye Subtitle: Continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium Series Author: David Lagercrantz, George Goulding - translator Narrator: Saul Reichlin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: MacLehose Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The girl with the dragon tattoo is not given to forgiveness. Lisbeth Salander has been forged by a brutal childhood and horrific abuse. And repeated attempts on her life. The ink embedded in her skin is a constant reminder of her pledge to fight against the injustice she finds on every side. Confinement to the secure unit of a women's prison is intended as a punishment. Instead, Lisbeth finds herself in relative safety. Flodberga is a failing prison, effectively controlled by the inmates, and for a computer hacker of her exceptional gifts there are no boundaries. Mikael Blomkvist makes the long trip to visit every week - and receives a lead to follow for his pains, one that could provide an important exposé for Millennium: Salander tells him to check out Leo Mannheimer, a seemingly reputable stockbroker from Stockholm, somehow connected to the long-ago death of a child psychologist - and to the psychiatric unit where Lisbeth was an involuntary patient as a child. Lisbeth knows she is coming closer to solving the mysteries of her early life, and even within the confines of the prison, she feels the deadly influence exerted by her twin sister. She cannot stand by as racial and religious conflicts run unchecked amongst the community around her, manipulated by criminal forces far beyond the prison walls. Salander will stand up for what she believes in. She will find out the truth. Whatever the cost... The tension, power and unstoppable force of The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye are inspired by Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, as Salander and Blomkvist continue the fight for justice that has thrilled millions of readers across the world. Translated from the Swedish by George Goulding. Critic Reviews: "Lagercrantz has more than met the challenge. Larsson's brainchildren are in good hands." (Wall Street Journal) "Lagercrantz pulls it off, and with a great deal of style." (Observer) "Salander and Blomkvist are just as compelling as ever." (New York Times) Members Reviews: disappointing awkward translation did not enjoy it...battled to finish it. won't be buying the next one Doesn't quite hit the mark The plot had promise but it just is too convenient with just in time saves. The author should have spent more time developing the characters rather than just chasing sensational situations. Pitty. Wish they would stop. A disappointing addition to the Stieg Larsson memorial series. Wish they would stop or get better writters. Poor story line Very disappointed in this book. Nowhere near the originals ......so poor I decided not to finish too complicated by far baffling most of the time and trying to be too clever by half with all the flashbacks. Didn't build to a climax rather like a damp squib. Hours of my life wasted

An Early Wake Audiobook by Sheila Connolly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheila Connolly) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:41:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Early Wake Subtitle: County Cork Mystery, Book 3 Author: Sheila Connolly Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Summer is ending in County Cork, Ireland, and with it the tourist season. Expat Maura Donovan is determined to keep Sullivan's Pub in the black as the days grow shorter - but how? When she hears that the place was once a hot spot for Irish musicians who'd come play in the back room, she wonders if bringing back live music might be Sullivan's salvation. As word gets out, legendary musicians begin to appear at the pub, and the first impromptu jam session brings in scores of music lovers. But things hit a sour note when Maura finds a dead musician in the back room the next morning. With a slew of potential suspects, it's going to take more than a pint and a good think to force a murderer to face the music. Members Reviews: Repetitious elements and annoyingly fretful Any additional comments? I've audio-read the 2 in the series before this. In these, I felt there were many weak spots in the relating of the story line but I liked the Ireland village setting that seemed plausibly portrayed, liked the basically cozy friendly pub atmosphere created and many of the characters. And the plots were decently interesting. But in this one, An Early Wake, the author had the main character mumble on page after page in repeated fretting over things seriously stupid to fret over at all much less for a page. It was like she was just trying to fill pages. It was so irritating I had to force myself to finish it . . for the plot end. It Makes Me Want A Pint Any additional comments? There is not wall to wall action but there are characters that you find yourself caring about. Soft Peaceful Slice of Ireland What did you love best about An Early Wake? This is the third book in County Cork Mystery. Similar to the first two it is more about Ireland, Irish people than solving a crime. Yes there is a who done it but that is secondary to the story of the folks in this small village Great series! I thought that the books flowed very well from one to the other all the way to the current book. The series has a lot of charm and the narrator added to the charm! I would recommend the series to anyone who loves a good cozy mystery! So, grab your pint or a good strong cup of Irish tea and sit back and enjoy! An interesting, albeit obvious, setup for another sequel This was a pleasant enough read, though I don't feel it was as strong as the second book. However, it gave some new glimpses into the pub itself, refreshing looks at some of the earlier characters, and, I feel, a lot of promise for future volumes. Amy Rubinate is inhabiting the characters And the various accents much more comfortably with each book. I look forward to her work in the future.

Body Movers Audiobook by Stephanie Bond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephanie Bond) — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:12:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Body Movers Subtitle: A Body Movers Novel, Book 1 Author: Stephanie Bond Narrator: Maureen Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-15 Publisher: Stephanie Bond, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: So Carlotta Wren's life hasn't turned out as she'd planned. She didn't plan for her parents to skip bail for a white-collar crime, leaving her to raise her brother. She didn't plan on having the silver spoon ripped from her mouth and forgoing college to work retail. She didn't plan on her blue-blood fiancé dumping her. And she didn't plan on still being single 10 years later, working at Neiman Marcus, with no idea where her fugitive parents are. But she's coping. Until - - her lovable brother is arrested, and the hunky cop decides to reopen her parents' case. - her brother becomes a body mover for the morgue, and his sexy boss gets Carlotta involved. - her former fiancé's wife (a good customer) is murdered, fingering Carlotta. With three men in her life, Carlotta has added motivation to help bag a murderer to keep her own well-dressed body from being next on the list! Members Reviews: This is a mystery for adults This is the first mystery I've ever read that is on the spicy side. Nothing gross but it is sexy. The narrator is very good but her pronunciation of the word "garage" bugs me to pieces! Ugh! But listen anyway because it's a great story and I can't wait to listen to the next one! It was not funny at all, just sad I felt very sorry for the main character through the whole book. The reviews called it funny. There was no funny for me. The heroine was so mired down in horrible situations that you could not see ANY happy ending for her. I don't think I will continue with the series. Learn to pronounce the dang word! Honestly, everytime I heard the narrator say the word "garage" I wanted to punch her in the face with my foot. It was distracting and really took away from the story, since whenever she said it I thought about it for at least 30 seconds and missed whatever came next in the story. Great Series! I'm really enjoying the series however, I don't like the narrator's voice. If it wasn't for the voice, I'd have to say this is one of my favorites. Loved ir A good mystery and at times I laugh out loud belly laugh. A fast read, Plus a little bit of romance a little bit of Mystery and a little bit of humor what more could you want in a book?

Look Again Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:15:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Look Again Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Mary Stuart Masterson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2104 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: She investigates, uncovering clues no one was meant to discover, and when she digs too deep, she risks losing her own life - and that of the son she loves. Lisa Scottoline breaks new ground in Look Again, a thriller that's both heart-stopping and heart-breaking, and sure to have new fans and book clubs buzzing. Members Reviews: Very Good! I love Lisa Scottoline, but when I saw this one wasn't about lawyers (more importantly, not about Rosato & Associates *sniff, sniff*), I almost didn't purchase it. Since it has been so long since I have listened to one of her books, I bit the bullet and got this one. I'm really glad I did. It is a slightly differnt path than she normally goes down, but I would have to say this was probably my favorite of all of her books - although I still want Rosato & Associates to come back soon! On the best seller list? Oh my goodness. How did I get fooled into buying this book? I read some rave reviews here and saw that it was on a best seller list. My advice: if you like suspense or mystery, witty dialogue, interesting characters....this book is NOT for you. It is sappy like a romance novel and has an exceptionally slow moving story line. Literary License unchained This 3-star book received an extra star because I am the father of an adopted daughter and my belief is that all adoptive parents harbor a degree of fear that an unknown legality could someday take their child from them. I think this book suffered because author Scottoline had to create too many implausible scenarios to allow for the outcomes she had in mind. For example, the husband of Ellen's adoption attorney was overly cooperative; Ellen's babysitter seemed to be available 24/7; the coincidental sighting of major characters at the Miami airport; the Missing Child card that set the whole story in motion in the first place etc. The published summary for the book already mentions a "happy ending" and knowing this shouldn't bother most listeners. It shouldn't be hard for most listeners to figure out how this happy ending will play out. At least it wasn't for me. Masterson did an adequate job with the narration, although her depiction of Lisa's son was especially grating. The book raises some ethical questions although the manner in which they were raised was not very believable. But, hey, it's fiction and if reality was key to enjoyable reading and listening, then there would be far fewer books being sold. Predictable plot, sappy dialogue I had not read a book by this author before, nor had I heard anything by this narrator. The plot is, as said elsewhere, very predictable and contrived. There is lots (I mean LOTS) of sappy dialogue between the main character and her son and the main character and her love interest. The narrator should give up imitating little boys and Brazilian Romeos. The little boy sounded like ..well, hard to describe but the attempt was "piping" and the result was bad acting. The Brazilian Romeo was made to talk like a Transylvanian count or something... I could have stood being irritated by the narrator had the plot had any originality or pazzaz but imho, it did not. FABULOUS BOOK THIS BOOK CAPTURED ME. I HAVE RECOMENDED IT TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS.

Body Double Audiobook by Tess Gerritsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tess Gerritsen) — Tue, 10 Aug 2004 05:30:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Body Double Author: Tess Gerritsen Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1084 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Returning home from a trip to Paris, Boston medical examiner Maura Isles confronts a nightmarish scene. Police cruisers line her street and slumped in a car at the end of Maura's driveway is a dead woman, her head bloodied by a gunshot wound. Cops and neighbors gape at her as she approaches. Only when Maura looks at the victim does she understand why everyone is so shocked by her arrival. The dead woman looks exactly like Maura. Within a week, the DNA lab delivers a stunning verdict: the dead woman is Maura's twin. A twin she never knew she had. Detective Jane Rizzoli, now eight months pregnant, tackles the case as chief investigator. But for Maura, this murder is far more personal and frightening. ©2004 Tess Gerritsen; (P)2004 Books on Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "An electric series of startling twists, the revelation of ghoulishly practical motives and a nail-biting finale make this Gerritsen's best to date. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Bert This is the first book that I have read by this author. I am now half way through the CD's and am astounded at the character build up, the emotional grasp of the characters, and the titilation as you are left with at each chapter. For instance, at the end of one chapter, a character is in a dark garage aware that someone is there with her. Several chapters later in the beginning of the chapter, this same character is now in a concrete tomb,trying to claw her way out and not knowing why she is there. I am already looking for more books by this author. I like her main character --strong, sharp, intelligent, sensitive, and kind. I can't wait to listen to more of her books. I recommend this book to highly. I like this author but..... This book has a good story line but seems drawn out. The Narrator is terrible. She sounds like a 12 year old reading a book with no feeling for the character. They all sound the same. I will continue to listen to books by this author but hopefully she'll change narrators. Confounding Mystery Dr. Maura Isles is a staple of Tess Gerritsen's writing, and in this tale, a body is found outside Maura's house, murdered. It is Maura. Except when Maura comes home, and the truth comes out: this isn't Maura, it's a twin sister she never knew she had. But was Maura the target? And why was her sister trying to find her? Dark and well paced, this book explores Maura's mostly unknown past up to this point, and has a well written delve into a very disturbed psychology or two. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, this one definitely delivers, as Gerritsen usually does. Average Story, bad narration I found it very difficult to get into this story. The narration was so monotone, I had to struggle to stay awake and follow the story line. I would not purchase a book read by this narrator again. Great book! This is the 3rd book I've listened to of hers and this one was the best. It kept me on edge and looking over my shoulder.

The Maze Audiobook by Catherine Coulter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Coulter) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:02:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Maze Subtitle: FBI Thriller #2 Author: Catherine Coulter Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 835 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Seven years after Belinda's death, Lacey, now an FBI agent, is paired up with computer whiz Dillon Savich, who has developed a predictive program to aid in the apprehension of serial killers. When the String Killer strikes again, Lacey spots his handiwork, resulting in his capture. The suspect confesses, but maintains that he did not kill Belinda. No sooner does Lacey confirm his innocence of that crime than an attempt is made on her life. Suspecting her attacker is the same person who murdered her sister, Lacey and Dillon know they must solve the mystery - before they become the killer's next victims. Critic Reviews: "Full of karate, pistol-whipping, and other malevolent mayhem, Catherine Coulter's The Maze could be described as a junior-varsity version of Silence of the Lambs." "Susan Eriksen's reading is spirited and emotive with effective character vocalizations." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Too much detail, not enough flow I am in the middle of this 'read' and keep skipping ahead, frankly I find it embarrassing it is so bad. It is poorly written, with too much detail of insignificant things. Plus I find it hard to believe that FBI characters (or anyone) would act this way. The writer also jumps into new sections of the book, so it takes a minute to clue into what is happening. No flow and lack of interest. I really can't wait for this book to be over. Fast Paced "run-of-the-mill" Cop Story In short. A totally average book I'd give a C as a teacher. It isn't a BAD book, it's just NOT a very good book. The editor was very judicious that, a few times I thought I'd gotten the abridged version as the scene changed so quickly I thought I'd missed something. But at two files and 12 hours I'm certain I got the whole book. There's no new angle here, no quirky detective with a standard set of possible other killers to keep you wondering. But for a book titled The Maze I'd expect far more twists and turns (plot wise or even in and yes, pun intended with regard to this killer's M.O.) It has a run-of-the-mill romance. Don't let the S.F. picture for a setting fool you, most the story could take place anywhere. S.F. and ALL its charms, ("The Paris of America") having lived just south for the very romantic S.F. for 1/3 of my life. (At least she doesn't call it "Frisco", a real no-no for the locals). But, there's nary a single feature of S.F. mentioned (The notorious Alcatraz prison island does get a line.). At the price I bought it, (marked way down to $4.95) it was a bargain. This book is NOT worth an entire credit or significant bucks, not with SO MANY quality thrillers out there The Maze is simple escapist reading, I'd name some "PRO" authors but that's against the rules I think. One slight GOOD and unique note on the audio production. The sound engineer made phone calls SOUND "phone callish" with a slightly "tinny" quality. It added some realism and clarified easily who was the distant one and while the local voice was normal. Bottom Line: If you want QUALITY buy the big names (male or female writers) which, in comparison this writing pales. Not worth it Very long, rambling and somewhat preposterous mystery. The reader frequently talks too rapidly as well.

High Country Audiobook by Nevada Barr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nevada Barr) — Thu, 13 May 2004 14:26:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: High Country Author: Nevada Barr Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 412 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: With each breathtaking, New York Times best-selling entry in her acclaimed Anna Pigeon mystery series, author Nevada Barr earns more and more fans. Loaded with intrigue and adventure, High Country showcases Barr at the top of her game. Anna is lodged in Yosemite National Park's historic Ahwahnee Hotel when four employees disappear. Sensing evil, Anna hikes a snowy trail to the high country, only to discover a disturbing reality that may end her adventures once and for all. Listen to more mysteries. ©2004 Nevada Barr; (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "This is one of the best entries in a long-running series that seems to increase its audience with every outing." (Booklist) "Read it, and your nails will be in serious trouble." (New York Daily News) "Barr has a true gift for outdoor writing." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A Fantastic This is the latest in the Anna Pigeon mystery series. Each mystery is set in a National Park - this one takes place in Yosemite. Even if you haven't read the previous books in the series, you'll find this a great read! All the elements of a great mystery - action, twisting plots, inability to stop listening! Better yet, when you're finished (and hooked on Nevada Barr) you can go back and read the 10 or so books that precede this one! More High Crimes I love this series and have just about completed the entire collection! It's especially enjoyable when the location figures so prominently, becoming an active player in all the mayhem, and you really do feel as though you're on a retreat to one of many national park "islands". Plus, that Anna Pigeon is my hero! I love her middle-aged modus operandi, her slightly cynical take on life, and particularly her phone calls to her shrink sister, Molly. Even though Barr relies a bit much (for my taste anyway) on action scenes it is still a great read. Can't hardly wait for the next one! quick moving and interesting This is certainly not a novel for the ages, but it is a real good listen. A quick mystery with all the needed suspense and all the needed clues along the way, it kept my attention the whole way through. Just enough quick clever laughs, plenty of meanness in the bad guys and a decent plot. It moves along at a very exciting clip without too much extraneous information and never drags. it will never be discussed in a literature class, but it is a fun quick ride. First time Navada Barr fan This is my first Navada Barr read. I'm hooked on this National Park Ranger part time super sleuth, or is it the other way around.... Wonderful Sierra Nevada scenery fills the mind with a backdrop of comfortable and relaxing ease, but what a crime story! Anna blends into her character as a lodge waitress, and from that position, things begin to unravel around her. This is a must read. pretty good I have not read a mystery for many years (Hardy Boys in High School), so I decided to get this one as a light summer read. The author's descriptions of Yosemite Valley and the surrounding mountians are impressive and accurate. As a frequent traveler to this area, I found the authors use of setting to be the most enjoyable aspect of the book. I will be considering more books by Nevada Barr.

Homemade Sin Audiobook by Mary Kay Andrews

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Kay Andrews) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:02:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homemade Sin Subtitle: A Callahan Garrity Mystery, Book 3 Author: Mary Kay Andrews Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 328 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Callahan Garrity is the owner of House Mouse, a cleaning service that tidies up after Atlanta's elite. She's also a former cop and a part-time sleuth. She and her coterie of devoted helpers can ransack a house for clues faster than it takes a fingerprint to set. Some people might call Callahan Garrity nosy, but she prefers to think of her tendency toward snooping as a healthy interest in the truth. So when news reaches her of her cousin Patti's death during a carjacking, Callahan shakes off her House Mouse cleaning uniform to don her detective's cap. It's not that she doesn't have confidence in the Atlanta police - she used to be among their ranks - but the crime is too incongruous with Patti's suburban life to seem like a random incident. Members Reviews: Who doesn't love Callahan Garrity Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes, I have actually What other book might you compare Homemade Sin to and why? all the Callahan Garrity books Ive read so far have been wonderful; they remind me a bit of some of James Patterson's women's murder club books but with a southern accent (which I love). What does Hillary Huber bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? that adorable southern accent love this book and series love the book ready to listen to the next one. funny and keeps you wanting to listen to more. great characters in the book Light pleasant read.. Enjoyable light read on a rainy day, nice twists and turns.. Keeps your attention. And stays interesting. Great series. It is like catching with old friend The narrator was Great fit for the story and location. The character were defined by the reader. Nothing Special Would you try another book from Mary Kay Andrews and/or Hillary Huber? Of Course. I like her stories. They are easy to listen to and kind of zone out with. They are generally entertaining. This one just missed the mark. Would you be willing to try another book from Mary Kay Andrews? Why or why not? Yes. Which character as performed by Hillary Huber was your favorite? Neva Jean. Was Homemade Sin worth the listening time? Well...I finished it so I suppose so, but I think it felt like more of an obligation to finish the book because I bought it.

Mrs. Roosevelt's Confidante Audiobook by Susan Elia MacNeal

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Elia MacNeal) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:57:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Roosevelt's Confidante Subtitle: A Maggie Hope Mystery Author: Susan Elia MacNeal Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In this latest riveting mystery from New York Times best-selling author Susan Elia MacNeal, England's most daring spy, Maggie Hope, travels across the pond to America, where a looming scandal poses a grave threat to the White House and the Allied cause. December 1941. Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Winston Churchill arrives in Washington, DC, along with special agent Maggie Hope. Posing as his typist, she is accompanying the prime minister as he meets with President Roosevelt to negotiate the United States' entry into World War II. When one of the first lady's aides is mysteriously murdered, Maggie is quickly drawn into Mrs. Roosevelt's inner circle - as ER herself is implicated in the crime. Maggie knows she must keep the investigation quiet, so she employs her unparalleled skills at code breaking and espionage to figure out who would target Mrs. Roosevelt and why. What Maggie uncovers is a shocking conspiracy that could jeopardize American support for the war and leave the fate of the world hanging dangerously in the balance. Members Reviews: RACIST AND INSULTING TO BLACK AMERICANS I haven't read the preceding books in this series but this one is just awful! The author has chosen a subject - racism in America - which she lacks knowledge and sensitivity. Her depiction of blacks during the World War II era is appalling. In a purely literary sense,I really tried to get past it because the story plot began in such an interesting way. But the author made me feel really uncomfortable. It takes a lot to upset me when it comes to literary license. I fought to have Audible allow reviewers to use the word "nigger" instead of the really outrageous "n-word" if the term is in the book reviewed and does not insult or degrade. I embrace realism in literature. One cannot read a fictional account about slavery and believe that we were referred to as "African Americans". There are instances in which being "politically correct" makes no sense. However, this author stepped over the line in this book, showing a marked level of insensitivity to blacks, Jews, and other minorities and nationalities. I can't speak for the others in any degree of depth, but I can tell you how this book affected ME as a black American. Much of the book takes place in Washington DC, where I was born and raised. Her depiction of black Washingtonians was way off. She had the black employees in the White House acting like slaves. I was stunned by the way Winston Churchill talked to the main White House steward. This was 1941 but the white people act like it was 1861!!! Just in general, the author tried to pack in every famous living person of that time, from the Kennedys to Josephine Baker to Ernest Hemingway. The storyline got bogged down in name-dropping after a while. And while I normally enjoy this narrator, she is not suited to acting out such distinctive voices as FDR, Eleanor Roosevelt and Churchill. It was a really painful listen. I am descended from free people of color who have lived and worked in Washington since BEFORE the Civil War. Susan MacNeal's story enraged and insulted me and my ancestors, some of whom helped to build the White House and Capitol Building.

Down Among the Dead Men Audiobook by Peter Lovesey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Lovesey) — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 04:02:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Down Among the Dead Men Author: Peter Lovesey Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 507 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In a Sussex town on the south coast of England, a widely disliked art teacher at a posh private girls' school disappears without explanation. None of her students miss her boring lessons, especially since her replacement is a devilishly hunky male teacher with a fancy car. But then her name shows up on a police missing-persons list. What happened to Miss Gibbon, and why does no one seem to care? Meanwhile, detective Peter Diamond finds himself in Sussex, much against his wishes. His irritating and often obtuse supervisor, Assistant Chief Constable Georgina Dallymore, has made Diamond accompany her on a home-office internal investigation. A Sussex detective has been suspended for failing to link the DNA evidence of a relative to a seven-year-old murder case - a bad breach of ethics. Diamond is less than thrilled to be heading out on a road trip with his boss to investigate a fellow officer, but he becomes much more interested in the case when he realizes who the suspended officer is - an old friend and not a person he knows to make mistakes. As Diamond asks questions, he begins to notice unsettling connections between the cold case and the missing art teacher. Could the two mysteries be connected? How many other area disappearances have gone unnoticed and uninvestigated? Diamond and his hapless supervisor have stumbled into a web of related crimes. Will Diamond be able to disentangle them? Critic Reviews: "...the real fun is in Prebble's subtlety as a performer. He's a master of accents; with the slightest inflection he gives you class, age, sex, education, ethnicity, and personality, a Rembrandt of vocal portraiture." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Lovesey Gets Better With Each New Book ...and Simon Prebble narrates with panache. Great plot & great narrator had me staying up all night to listen. This book brings back together two of Lovesey's best characters, Diamond - and I won't name the other because that would be an early reveal of part of the plot's tension. Having mourned the loss of two of the British Detective Novel's greatest writers recently (Ruth Rendell & PD James), I am heartened that Lovesey has in his last three books developed layers, style, and cultural references while maintaining the complexity of his plots and the endearing personalities of his leads. A fun listen with good characters This is my first inspector diamond novel. I enjoyed it immensely and will probably listen to other books by the author involving this character. The whodunit was well plotted and not obvious until towards the end. some surprises Brits, tecs rushing all over, tensions, odd ducks, even a cat combine for fine listening. Surprising plot twists for experienced Anglo Detective novels. Enjoyed Meeting Peter Diamond I enjoyed this listen immensely. I kept listening and finished it in one day. I admit I did wonder how the author was going to tie together the various character and subplots. For the most part, I found the solutions satisfying. There are plenty of plot twists and surprises along the way. The ending did seem a bit forced, which is why I gave the book only four stars overall. Simon Prebble is one of the best. His voices are distinct and individual. A nice surprise...Will find more of the same. Would you try another book from Peter Lovesey and/or Simon Prebble? YES, Am looking forward to them. Kept me involved.

The Colorado Kid Audiobook by Stephen King

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 08:39:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Colorado Kid Subtitle: A Hard Case Crime Novel Author: Stephen King Narrator: Jeffrey DeMunn Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 974 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: But that's just the beginning of the mystery. Because the more they learn about the man and the baffling circumstances of his death, the less they understand. Was it an impossible crime? Or something stranger still...? No one but Stephen King could tell this story about the darkness at the heart of the unknown and our compulsion to investigate the unexplained. With echoes of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon and the work of Graham Greene, one of the world's great storytellers presents a surprising tale that explores the nature of mystery itself. Members Reviews: Too many reviewers seem to miss the point. Don't be scared off by reviewers who expected a formulaic clone, and are angry they got something more complex and nuanced. All of the vitriol in other reviews seems to come from expectations that as a reader, you deserve clear solutions; that you shouldn't be left to speculate, or actually made to think about a story; that the answer should be spelled out in nice big letters. It would be a shame to see this gem tossed aside because it's not enough like other books. To start with, this is not a mystery story. It is a story about the nature of mysteries. The point of the novel is not to tell the story of an unexplained death; it's to tell the story of the story, it's impact on those who hear it, and to explore how unanswered questions affect us. It's fantasy to think that every mystery can be solved, that every loose end can be neatly tied up, and that every story has a tidy ending. This one doesn't, and it's a much better book because of it. Go in to this audiobook with an open mind, and you're sure to enjoy it. Gotcha! King wrote the ultimate gotcha and did it masterfully. If you pick the book based on the cover art you are going to be disappointed. Try reading the story description and imagine how SK would deliver the ultimate, nonstereotypical mystery. Reader beware!! This book will make you think. Come on - its the journey! This book is made up of what Stephen King is famous for - developing characters that you get attached to. The hardest part about reading The Stand or The Dark Tower is when it ends and you have to say goodbye to all the characters you've become so accustomed to. If you're looking for a good mystery that has a clean beginning and end, go read Sherlock Holmes. If you want a short glimpse into the lives of two old men in a slow moving town and share their views of the world - you'll really enjoy this. The story of a story One of the earlier reviewers nailed this story perfectly. This is the story of a story. I have to admit that I am biased. I have read almost everything that Stephen King has written and there is very little that I didn't love. Taking that into account I enjoy this story most because of it's differences from the "normal" King story. The style is still very much King but the tale is unique among his works. All in all, this is a great story and well read, too. CSI - Maine! If you were judging a book by its cover you might think this is a "Mike Hammer" or "Sam Spade" type novel but you would be wrong. The best way to describe this booklet, is to imagine a CSI episode told to you by two old men who forget how the show ended.

Garden of Lamentations Audiobook by Deborah Crombie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah Crombie) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 16:07:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Garden of Lamentations Subtitle: A Novel Author: Deborah Crombie Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 407 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are drawn into separate investigations that hold disturbing - and deadly - complications for their own lives in this powerful mystery in the best-selling series. On a beautiful morning in mid-May, the body of a young woman is found in one of Notting Hill's private gardens. To passersby, the pretty girl in the white dress looks as if she's sleeping. But Reagan Keating has been murdered, and the lead detective, DI Kerry Boatman, turns to Gemma James for help. She and Gemma worked together on a previous investigation, and Gemma has a personal connection to the case: Reagan was the nanny of a child who attends the same dance studio as Toby, Gemma, and Kincaid's son. Gemma soon discovers that Reagan's death is the second tragedy in this exclusive London park; a few months before, a young boy died in a tragic accident. But when still another of the garden residents meets a violent end, it becomes clear that there are more sinister forces at play. Boatman and Gemma must stop the killer before another innocent life is taken. While his wife is consumed with her new case, Kincaid finds himself plagued by disturbing questions about several previous - and seemingly unrelated - cases involving members of the force. If his suspicions are correct and the crimes are linked, are his family and friends in mortal danger as well? Kincaid's hunch turns to certainty when a Metropolitan Police officer close to him is brutally attacked. There's a traitor in the ranks, and now Kincaid wonders if he can trust anyone. As Gemma begins to see a solution to her case, she realizes she holds a child's fate in her hands. Can she do the right thing? And can Kincaid rely on his friends, both inside and outside the Scotland Yard force, to stand beside him as he faces the deadliest challenge of his career? Members Reviews: Sure to be one of 2017's best Oh, reading a new Gemma and Duncan story is like coming home to a cheery fire and a cuppa. The characters are old friends and it's good to get caught up with what's been happening with them. The mysteries in this book - Gemma and Duncan each have their own - are quite good. I did get a bit distracted by so many characters and found some of them confusing. I think that's something I run into with audiobooks. It's not as easy to "look back" if something needs to be clarified. Search function doesn't work. I love Duncan and Gemma together and, for this adventure, they were working separately. A little unhappiness in their lives? Say it's not so, Deb. As always, Gerard Doyle is a narrator par excellence! His ability with accents and dialects is striking. I love his work. Deborah Crombie is a master of description. Each location comes alive through her words. I still want to go on a tour of London with her. Mysteries and Relationships It took me a little while to catch up with Kincaid and Gemma, as it's been a while since the last entry in this enjoyable series. "Garden of Lamentations" is a very good addition for several reasons. First of all, there are two quite interesting mystery stories going on - one for Gemma and one for Kincaid. They are very different in that Kincaid's involves crime and betrayal within the police department, while Gemma is investigating the sad murder of a young and well-liked nanny.

What She Knew - Super Boxset: A Riveting Mystery Series Audiobook by James Hunt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Hunt) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:32:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What She Knew - Super Boxset: A Riveting Mystery Series Author: James Hunt Narrator: Tia Rider Sorensen, Michaela Drew Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-17 Publisher: DBS Publishing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Some secrets kill. Mystery mastermind James Hunt, author of Stolen, and Death Notes, which have collectively accumulated 200+ five-star reviews, come together in this super box set for the first time! That's two complete audiobook series comprised of six audiobooks. Stolen Trust holds a small town together. When times are tough, you know you can lean on your neighbor for help. But when a political movement splits the town of Barta, North Dakota in half, and a young girl goes missing, the trust is broken. Who took Kaley Hayes? Death Notes The body count in Baltimore is rising, and the weight of those lives rest on Homicide Detective Adila Cooper's shoulders. It's only a matter of time before the killer strikes again, and the sands of the hour glass have already started sifting away. Members Reviews: Dismal & without redemption The author does have a way with words, but the first book (which by the way, is the first 2 books. That's right, the 1st one is a cliffhanger, & I despise being duped) This book is the 1st 50%of the boxed set. That is as far as I wanted to read, but I read the 1st chapter of the next book & deleted it from my kindle. The brutality is beyond my sensibilities. I want to enjoy reading, not be horrified. Back to the first half of the book, as I said, the writer has a way with words that are quite descriptive, but to the point. He left me feeling saddened, morose, & just bleak reading this book. There was nothing about it that was redeeming or hopeful & the ending was lackluster. There was no satisfaction of seeing the corporate bigwigs get what was coming to them, just more sorrow for one family left in shambles.The end was just thrown together in a few pages. It left me feeling like I do after watching the news on TV.......forlorn. Now I must find something to read that will take the taste of this dismal story out of my mind & this writer out of my life. Excellent thriller with plenty of action and suspense Excellent thriller with plenty of action and suspense, Amazon has some amazing books that should be made into movies and this is one! 2 thumbs up. Good storylines Good plot and full of twists and turns prepare yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions Gritty realistic crime fiction This box set was incredibly good value and contained a number of different stories in two separate series. The main characters were interesting and strong women forced into difficult situations and I felt they were well written characters with depth and nuance. The stories are gritty and violent and not for lovers of happy hearts and flowers type endings! The first series set in the fracking industry of North Dakota was desolate and dark and made me hope I never got anywhere near fracking. I really liked these books and would recommend James Hunt highly. Tangled, terrifying story... ... almost without redemption in the end. Should we always be looking for redemption? I don't know but quite possibly if we want the world to have value. While this author seems to be obsessed with red cheeks and focuses on them in the many rages his characters have - and is additionally obsessed with "smacking" - the story is compelling. Summary: Great story; extremely limited vocabulary, occasional grammatical and spelling errors.

The Dead Play On Audiobook by Heather Graham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heather Graham) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:31:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Play On Subtitle: Cafferty and Quinn, Book 3 Author: Heather Graham Narrator: Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Play a song for me.... Musicians are being murdered in New Orleans. But Arnie Watson apparently died by his own hand. When Tyler Anderson plays the saxophone he inherited from Arnie, a soldier and musician who died soon after his return, he believes he sees visions of his friend's life - and death. He becomes convinced Arnie was murdered and that the instrument had something to do with whatever happened, and with whatever's happening all over the city.... Tyler knows his theory sounds crazy to the police, so he approaches Danni Cafferty, hoping she and Michael Quinn will find out what the cops couldn't. Or wouldn't. After all, Cafferty and Quinn have become famous for solving unusual crimes. They're partners in their personal lives, too. Quinn's a private investigator and Danni works with him. When they look into the case, they discover a secret lover of Arnie's and a history of jealousies and old hatreds that leads them back to the band Arnie once played with - and Tyler plays with now. They discover that sometimes, for some people, the line between passion and obsession is hard to draw. Only in uncovering the truth can they hope to save others - and themselves - from the deadly hands of a killer. Members Reviews: Nice twist without as much paranormal Great story kept my interest throughout. I loved the departure from the paranormal plot. Good to change things up. Good book I liked the crime drama and the romance, I missed the supernatural in this one. story coulda been better the story lacked the supernatural element I've come to expect from this series and it was a little disappointing. I was also going that Dani and Quinn would finally get together, sigh, maybe the next book Great! Another great book from Ms. Graham! I love the reader except for the whining parts...made me cringe at certain points throughout but otherwise great. probably my least favorite so far well, to start the story line was okay, but the narrator's attempt to sound like the character's, be it male or female, had a New Orleans accent killed it. plus, I kept getting annoyed at several of the character's attitudes towards others a lot. I quite listening several times for those reasons alone. this story line also seemed weak. I guessed the culprit about a fourth of the way into the book already and I was right. plus, I even guessed half the supposedly "shocking events". not the greatest book in my opinion at all.

The Murder Stone Audiobook by Louise Penny

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louise Penny) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 04:28:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder Stone Subtitle: Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 4 Author: Louise Penny Narrator: Adam Sims Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's the height of summer, and the wealthy Finney family have gathered at the Manoir Bellechasse to pay tribute to their late father. But as the temperature rises, old secrets and bitter rivalries begin to surface. When the heat wave boils over into a mighty storm, a dead body is left in its wake. Chief Inspector Gamache, a guest at the Bellechasse, finds himself with a building full of suspects. With the hotel locked down, the murderer is trapped. But a cornered predator is always the most dangerous of all.... Coming soon: Book 5 in the Chief Inspector Gamache series, The Brutal Telling. When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines, he steps into a village in chaos. A man has been found bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive, or even the dead man's name. As Gamache and his colleagues start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues, they uncover a trail of stolen treasure, mysterious codes, and a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victim's identity - and points to a terrifying killer.... Members Reviews: The Wrong Voice Any additional comments? I found the first 3 books in this series quite charming.This 4th book was only available with Adam Sims as narrator and, although I knew the switch wouldn't be seamless, I was surprised at how much less I enjoyed the story with him narrating. Listening to Ralph Cosham, each character had a distinct 'voice', but I was still able to get lost in the story and sort of forget Cosham was there. However, Sims' conspicuous acting of every character made it hard for me to hear the story. I really had to force myself to focus in order to take in what was happening. I don't want to miss events in Gamache's life or in Three Pines, but I'll be skipping books 5 & 6 since only Sims' versions are available. Same book: A Rule Against Murder If you could sum up The Murder Stone in three words, what would they be? The same book (as A Rule Against Murder) or A good read Any additional comments? Be aware that this is the same book as the book with the title "A Rule against Murder: A Three Pines Mystery". I made the mistake of buying "A Rule against Murder" and returned it because I already have this one and it is the same story. Weakest of all Inspector Gamache books so far I found this a hard book to get into, which is unusual for Louise Penny's books. I have loved all the other Inspector Gamache books and will continue on, listening to the others, looking forward to The Long Way Home. Good story, but... Where does The Murder Stone rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? In the top 25%. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Good ending. Nice denouement. What does Adam Sims bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? This is where the "but" comes in. His portrayal of all the new characters was great, as was his portrayal of Gamache and his wife and Gamache's subordinates. But, I did not like his characterization of Clara. I thought it was too harsh. I listened to this book after I'd listened to all the others in this series so I know where Clara and Peter's relationship is going. Clara is softer than Adam Sims portrayed her.

Rivers of London Audiobook by Ben Aaronovitch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Aaronovitch) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:40:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rivers of London Subtitle: PC Peter Grant, Book 1 Author: Ben Aaronovitch Narrator: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-11 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 268 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: My name is Peter Grant and until January I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (as the Filth to everybody else). My only concerns in life were how to avoid a transfer to the Case Progression Unit - we do paperwork so real coppers don't have to - and finding a way to climb into the panties of the outrageously perky WPC Leslie May. Then one night, in pursuance of a murder inquiry, I tried to take a witness statement from someone who was dead but disturbingly valuable, and that brought me to the attention of Inspector Nightingale, the last wizard in England. Now I'm a Detective Constable and a trainee wizard, the first apprentice in fifty years, and my world has become somewhat more complicated: nests of vampires in Purley, negotiating a truce between the warring god and goddess of the Thames, and digging up graves in Covent Garden... and there's something festering at the heart of the city I love, a malicious vengeful spirit that takes ordinary Londoners and twists them into grotesque mannequins to act out its drama of violence and despair. The spirit of riot and rebellion has awakened in the city, and it's falling to me to bring order out of chaos - or die trying. Members Reviews: Touch of the DWJs Entertaining, British, DWJish In tone, no, but many of the concepts in this story reminded me of Diana Wynne Jones. The details are just a touch too bloody for me to give this a five, but that probably says more about me than about the book. I did enjoy the story a lot, and have bought the sequel. I give full marks to the narrator who goes with apparent ease between Peter's accent (which sounds like the Jasmine Allen Estaters from "The Bill" to me), Dr Walid's Scottish and Nightingale's uppercrust Brit. He also makes a lovely job of the other accents Nigerian and whatever Oxley is... Irish? As far as I can tell,* he's pitch perfect. *I'm Australian, so my knowledge of accents isn't 100%. History, magic, a drop of gore and lots of fun Is there anything you would change about this book? Surely everyone waits for the twist in the story and hopes to get that fuzzy warm feeling of satisfaction. I was a slight bit disappointed with the unfolding of that twist but that's only my opinion. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? A little bit of magic, a bit of history, a few drops of gore, a pinch of over-the-top and a few scratches of British humour, all in all I had fun listening to this book. Do you think Rivers of London needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I've added the follow-up book to my wish-list already. Any additional comments? I congratulate Mr Holdbrook-Smith on his excellent performance, it was a pleasure listening to him.

Secrets That Kill Audiobook by Colleen Helme

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colleen Helme) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:06:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets That Kill Subtitle: A Shelby Nichols Adventure, Volume 4 Author: Colleen Helme Narrator: Wendy Tremont King Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-14 Publisher: Colleen Helme Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 377 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: As a favor to Uncle Joey, Shelby must deliver a letter to his associate in Orlando where she has been vacationing with her family. When things go terribly wrong, Shelby finds herself being pursued by a Florida Kingpin for the information he thinks she stole. On her own and in trouble, Uncle Joey sends Ramos to her rescue. As Shelby and Ramos take care of unfinished business, Shelby uncovers information about Ramos and a secret that could change his life. On a path of revenge and intrigue, Shelby finds that some secrets are meant to be keptand others? They can kill. Members Reviews: I love this modern detective series! "Uncle" Joey's hit man and enforcer Ramos joins Shelby Nichols as lead characters in this Florida based novel. Husband Chris and their children go home from their Orlando vacation without Shelby as she is delayed while running an errand for mobster "Uncle" Joey. The way author Colleen Helme weaves suspense with humor is fascinating. Protagonist Shelby's life is constantly in danger even as she wins a two person $1 million poker game with a mob boss. Secrets That Kill is Volume 4 in the marvelous 10 volume Shelby Nichols Adventures series. Since Shelby was shot in the head in Volume 1 of this series she can read minds. Few people know of her new capability but a wider group believe she has premonitions. The novels in the series are filled with marvelous characters. Narration is wonderful. Shelby Nichols Adventures is a fabulous and fun police procedural series. Perfect blend of action mystery and mind reading! Who would believe that a family vacation and a simple favor could end up in a life or death battle and a murder? With Shelby Nichols involved? I would! This, the next installment in the Shelby Nichols adventures from acclaimed author Colleen Helme is another non-stop action roller coaster ride that will keep you coming back for more. I would recommend this book to anyone without hesitation, it is not to be missed. I think Colleen Helme has the potential of being another modern day Agatha Christie. Usually, I am in real trouble with a Shelby Nichols book (for exceeding my reading budget, and losing sleep!) and this audio book is no exception. As I have been travelling for a living for over four years, normally I need good books to keep me company on long airplane flights. With Secrets That Kill, I was looking for some more long flights, just so I could spend more time listening to the book! Wendy Tremont King has now established herself as the quintessential Shelby Nichols. In fact, Wendy's voice is SO Shelby at this point that if I heard another actor I would say, "That's not Shelby!" The power and finesse of Ms. King is her understated realism. When she does Ramos's voice, or Uncle Joey's voice, you get the downplayed shift to a deeper more masculine voice, but more importantly you get the menace, the coldness, and the intonations that come with the different personalities. In a narrated audio book, I believe that there must be a symphony between the writer and the narrator. If the voices are not real and believable, the listener's attention could wander. With Wendy King and the Shelby Nichols Adventures, Wendy IS Shelby, and the depth and breadth of Wendy's capabilities makes this audio book incredibly real to the listener.

Tarnished and Torn Audiobook by Juliet Blackwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliet Blackwell) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:08:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tarnished and Torn Subtitle: Witchcraft Mysteries, Book 5 Author: Juliet Blackwell Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 815 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Lily arrives at an antique jewelry fair, her bargain sensors go off left and right - but she also picks up a faint vibration of magic. Could the hard-bargaining merchant Griselda be a fellow practitioner? It certainly seems that way when a sudden fire sends panic through the crowd, and Lily discovers Griselda murdered in a way that nods to an old-fashioned witch hunt. A crime that hits close to home turns into an unwelcome flash from the past when the police bring in their lead suspect - Lily's estranged father. Though he may not deserve her help, Lily is determined to clear her father's name and solve a murder that's anything but crystal clear. Members Reviews: Outstanding! Lily Ivory is a witch and owner of a vintage store called Aunt Coras Closet. In her time in San Francisco shes gotten into plenty of trouble. However trouble is heading her way like never before. This time in the form of her father and what could likely be a fire demon!! It all starts innocently enough when she goes to a fair and meets a German lady selling antique jewellery. Shes interested in what she has to offer and suspects that she might also be a witch. Her suspicions are confirmed when the lady turns up dead, pressed between wood with cinder blocks on top. The pressing is a old form of torture against witches, which Lily has only heard of. Due to the nature of her death, Detective Carlos calls on Lily to help out and this starts one adventure that Lily nor her friends will forget in a hurry. I fell in love with this series when I first read Secondhand Spirits. I love Lily as she not just tries to solve mysteries, but also learns what it is like to live in San Francisco and have friends nearby. She was shunned from her own mother and her hometown for being a witch. However her life in San Francisco is pretty great well except for the murders and the fact that her one-time lover, Sailor, has disappeared. What I love the most about Tarnished and Torn and this series as a whole, is it is never dull and boring. There is always a lot happening but Juliet Blackwell doesnt leave readers lost and unable to connect the dots. It is more than just a cozy mystery, with the paranormal elements and more-than-meets-the-eye characters. In Tarnished and Torn we finally meet Lilys father, who abandoned her as a baby. We discover more about their relationship (or lack there of) and perhaps more about how Aidan feels about Lily. Fans of this series will definitely enjoy some of the sub-plots that have continued on from the previous books. For me, Xe Sands is the voice of this series. Her portrayal of the characters is beyond amazing. I particularly love the depth she gives to Lilys familiar, Oscar. Oscar is part gargoyle, part goblin and appears a pot-bellied pig. His suggestion on how to solve the case was to hire Miss Marple, and is aghast to find out that she doesnt exist and is made up! This scene alone had my laughing until I cried!! After having experienced the previous books as audiobooks I know I will definitely be continuing on with the series in audiobook format only. I wouldnt hesitate recommend this series to mystery fans and also paranormal fans. Its not one to be missed! Lily Ivory is saving San Francisco again. It might have been my timing or the fact that I have been listening to this series too close together that made this book a little tedious.

Breach of Duty Audiobook by J. A. Jance

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:57:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breach of Duty Subtitle: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 14 Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Gene Engene Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-09 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When J.P. Beaumont and his new partner, Sue Danielson, are assigned the murder of an elderly woman torched to death in her bed, Beaumont finds himself distracted by Sue's difficulties at home. Distraction soon turns to terror as Beaumont and Sue find themselves caught up in a series of events that will leave them and their carefully constructed investigation shattered. For Beaumont, nothing will ever be the same. Members Reviews: Please don't make this the last JP Beaumont book!! I am a HUGE fan of JA Jance. I love all her books. However, I am totally obsessed with the JP Beaumont series. I stumbled upon this great character(Beaumont) after all 14 books in the series had been written. The first book in the series was enough to hook me into the next 13 in short order! I have watched JP Beaumont change work partners, love partners; drink too much, enter rehab, leave rehab -and have to deal with sobriety and all that temptation! Jance has the ability to bring the reader (listener) into the story in such a big way. Of course, no great book can make it on audio without a terrific narrator-Gene Engene. He has an enticing, sexy, deep voice and yet he can do almost any other character. His other voices are quite believable-even the women-as hard as that is to accomplish! I love Gene Engene and hope that he will once again appear as JP Beaumont. I believe there is still alot of life left in Beau, and I want him back. Thanks for a lovely series . Breach of Duty This is a fast pace nail biting story. Good descriptions of the Seattle area. This is my second book in this series by Jance and I will be looking for more. Really liked it ; narrator good but not as meanie Poor as a woman either story really up set me of his pardner getting killed Character interpretation All the women, no matter what age, sound like simpering old people. And everyone of them seems to have the same edge that he gives to Beaumont. Beaumont was raised by a single mother who taught him courtesy, and good manners. He has a college education. I can't believe he is such a cranky person. Even Ralph Ames, suave and debonair, sounds like a hoodlum. He reads well, but his characterization throw things off Interesting Good story & characters. The story moved along in an interesting way. Shamans, curses, family trechery... and JP finally drives his Porsche like it was meant to be driven.

So Sure of Death Audiobook by Dana Stabenow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dana Stabenow) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:54:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: So Sure of Death Subtitle: Liam Campbell Mysteries Series, Book 2 Author: Dana Stabenow Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Three relatively quiet months have passed since Trooper Liam Campbell was assigned to the remote post of Newenham. It all changes when a local fishing boat is discovered scuttled and adrift - its crew of seven dead in circumstances that can't be accidental - and Wy stumbles into a murder scene at an archaeological dig. Cultures collide as the community must deal with too many outside distractions. Members Reviews: Hell in a Hick Alaskan Town If you could sum up So Sure of Death in three words, what would they be? Murder Mystery Misery What was one of the most memorable moments of So Sure of Death? I burst out laughing when the Trooper is invaded in his small bunk by two women & a kid. Did I mention the bunk is in a tiny soggy fishing boat that's slowly sinking into the harbour?? Which scene was your favorite? The Trooper, who is phobic about airplanes, riding the pontoon of a seaplane & jumping off to capture a murder suspect riding an ATV. Any additional comments? A good story about small town life in the back woods of Alaska with all it's inbred problems & racial misunderstandings. The author doesn't side with either culture but treats them both with dignity, humor & realism. 2 mysteries, character insights and rapid action I liked Liam Campbell a little better in this book than in the first. I think there is hope for his redemption after all. It was refreshing to see that the pain Liam and Wy caused through their affair is not glossed over and continues to have an impact on not just their behaviour but their sense of who they are. Meeting Liam's father helped round him out and the addition of another trooper to the post gave a more realistic context for assessing him. Dana Stabenow delivers two murder mysteries to move the plot along this time - a whole family killed on a fishing boat and a researcher killed at an archaeological dig. Both are well thought through, with multiple who-dunnit candidates and good local colour but for me Stabenow's strength lies in her willingness and ability to make me feel the emotional weight of the extinction of a whole family. On the whole this remains a light, enjoyable read, with lots of jumping out of planes and on to boats and ruining of uniforms at a brisk pace. There are moments of introspection that make the action matter more and there is a continuous and skilful development of my knowledge of the local cast of characters that promises to build the books into a rich world rather than just a series of solved murders. I'm looking forward to reading the next one. Twist & Turns Great story, I always enjoy my evaluation against the end of the story. Descriptive manner of characters, events & emotions helps one understand the Alaskan culture and Marguerite Gavin--- brings the story to life. Great writer, mediocre narrator The story is good enough that most of the time the flaws introduced by the narrator can be overlooked. Like the Alaskan setting. I like the Liam series. The narrator has a tone for the way she ends sentences that bugs me a bit but she's okay otherwise. It did seem odd that a series on a male is narrated by a female but she did well with the voices. The mystery was good so a solid 4.

Eternity Ring Audiobook by Patricia Wentworth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Wentworth) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:22:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eternity Ring Subtitle: Miss Silver, Book 14 Author: Patricia Wentworth Narrator: Diana Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Mary Stokes was walking through Dead Man's Copse one evening when she saw, in the beam of a torch, the corpse of a young woman dressed in a black coat, black gloves, no hat and an eternity ring set with diamonds in her ear. But when she and Detective Sergeant Frank Abbott went back to the wood the body had vanished. This would have been mystery enough for Miss Silver to solve if a woman had not also reported that her lodger had gone out on Friday dressed in a black coat, black beret, black shoes and large hoop earrings 'set all round with little diamonds like those eternity rings.' She never came back... Members Reviews: ONE OF WENTWORTH'S BEST COZEYS Eternity Ring, is one of my favorites in Wentworth's 'Miss Silver' mystery series. Beginning with a snapshot during WWII of a long line of civilian refugees fleeing German invaders, a British soldier pretends to help, but instead steals and flees with the valuables of one of the exhausted refugee - a pre-war very wealthy woman. Flash forward several years post war, to a small English village and, you guessed it, someone Is murdered and Miss Silver steps in to help figure out what is going on. Wentworth offers consistently well crafted novels that usually follow particular formulas and themes, yet offer adequate variety in particulars of setting, people, and of course the why, who, and how of the murder. There is a reason writers of this genre have come to be considered 'cozy mystery' writers. They are generally, gently engaging. Soothing. I'm not sure why I find Wentworth so intriguing. Wouldn't have thought it possible and am not a 'cozy' fan in general, with quite a few exceptions, to be honest. More on Wentworth later. Good, but not my favorite. I normally love the Miss Silver series, but this one lacks something. I found myself having to keep going back over chapter upon chapter because my mind kept wandering. Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it, but it just wasn't her best work, in my opinion. I would recommend it to any die-hard Miss Silver fans, but don't start the series with this book. Marvellous Miss Silver Another great mystery that kept me guessing all the way through. Nice to see Frank Abbott within his family circle.

Die Again Audiobook by Tess Gerritsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tess Gerritsen) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:19:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Die Again Subtitle: Rizzoli & Isles Author: Tess Gerritsen Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1939 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The latest enthralling case in Tess Gerritsen's New York Times bestselling Rizzoli & Isles series, the blockbuster books behind the smash hit TNT series. Boston Detective Jane Rizzoli is on the case of a big game hunter found dead in his apartment, alone with the body of a beautiful white snow leopard he had recently been commissioned to procure and stuff for a high-profile museum in the area. Medical examiner Maura Isles connects the case to a number of seemingly unrelated deaths where the victims have all been found hanging upside down, the hallmark of a leopard's kill. Rizzoli follows the puzzling trail of clues all the way to Botswana, where she uncovers the unsolved mystery of a deadly camping safari four years prior. When she realizes the two cases are connected, Rizzoli must track down the sole survivor of the tragic trip to discover who - or what - is behind these gruesome deaths. Members Reviews: OK story, but narration is not good. The story is okay, but not one of Gerritsen's best. And I did not guess the ending, which is good. The reviewer who said do not listen while eating was right. The narrator was a bad choice for this particular story. If you have characters from several countries, you need a narrator who can do accents as well as male and female parts. VISCERA, EVISCERATE, EVISCERATION, EVISCERTED KHAKI FEVER I have enjoyed several of TG's books. I especially like her earlier writings before her show came out. Maybe that is because I am a man. I read the books, but don't watch the show. My wife does not read the books, but watches the show. Matter of fact when I got home this evening she was watching it on TNT. Her earlier writings were more gritty and less chick lit. Now it has become more touchy feely. Either way I still enjoy her writing, as I feel some of her personality comes out through her writing. Some writers write great adventures, some write thought provoking books and some write flowery descriptive books. I have never meet Gerrtisen, but through her books I feel I have. It is the same feeling I get when I read Walter Mosely or some of the older writers, such as Asimov or Heinlein. It is hard to put a finger on, just a certain style of writing. A FAMILY WITH OUT DRAMA WOULD NOT BE MINE. If you do not like my title, do not get the book. I have never listened to a book before, that used the word Viscera or the many forms of it as much as this book has. Eby has been narrating for a long time, but I was not real impressed with this reading. During action packed moments, she sounded like a tour guide at Disney. I have loved her reading of other books, just did not think this time it was a good match. I was impressed Any additional comments? As a South African, I found the author's depiction of Africa, South Africa and the South African people excellent. I don't know how long she spent in South Africa and Botswana researching her book, but well done! Apart from using 'Afrikaans' names, like Jannie, the author also utilised the South African lingo accurately. The term "going on safari" is used by visitors to Africa. South Africans say they are "going to the bush". I was impressed. Long-Awaited Book Does Not Disappoint What made the experience of listening to Die Again the most enjoyable? Ms. Gerritsen continues to build, to define, and to evolve her main characters as the series progresses.

The Black Ice Audiobook by Michael Connelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:57:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Ice Subtitle: Harry Bosch, Book 2 Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 187 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Narcotics officer Cal Moore's orders were to look into the city's latest drug killing. Instead, he ends up in a motel room with his head in several pieces and a suicide note stuffed in his back pocket. Years ago, Harry Bosch learned the first rule of the good cop: don't look for the facts, but the glue that holds them together. Now, Harry's making some very dangerous connections, starting with one dead cop and leading to a bloody string of murders that winds from Hollywood Boulevard's drug bazaar to the dusty back alleys south of the border and into the center of a complex and lethal game - one in which Harry is the next and likeliest victim. Members Reviews: Another master piece I love all of Michael Connelly books Harry Bosch is the man. He's smooth he's charismatic he's cunning he's strong and sexy. And Dick Hill is most definitely the right person to narrate, he can put you in the room with the killer or the murder victim. My only complaint is I felt the book was too short, I wanted more. The longer I hear Dick Hill read the more I like him. Great story. I thoroughly enjoy the story and the characters. The author paints a vivid landscape with words. Well-paced and engaging Would you listen to The Black Ice again? Why? Yes, I'll listen to it again, to appreciate the construction of the tale and to assimilate the information about each character more thoroughly. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Black Ice? Don't wish to give anything away, but the last third of the book is fast-paced and exciting. Which scene was your favorite? I enjoyed the denouement, when all the pieces fell together. Any additional comments? The narrator gives a pitch-perfect characterization of Harry Bosch and his colleagues. I would like to see him portray women more effectively - they sound rather stilted and mincing. Defective Data This book seems to be a duplicate of Book #2 but with a different cover..Also it seems to contain an incomplete amount of data to be a completed Book #2. For some reason unknown to me, I couldn't return it for another selection. Bosch This book meet all my expectations I love to read Michael Connelly books , this was my first audio book, the narrator was very good easy to listen to. Just looking for another one.

Metzger's Dog Audiobook by Thomas Perry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Perry) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:26:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Metzger's Dog Subtitle: A Novel Author: Thomas Perry Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 339 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Assigned to cope with the crisis and restore the peace, veteran agent Ben Porterfield steps onto the scene to remind us that the CIA's middle name is, after all, Intelligence. Enlivening the mix are Gordon's beautiful girlfriend, Margaret, his temperamental cat, Dr. Henry Metzger, and Metzger's friend, an enormous half-wild dog with huge teeth. Critic Reviews: "Very sharp, very funny...should not be missed." ( The New York Times Book Review)"In a word - wonderful!" ( Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Unusually Cool - CLASSIC. A Must Listen! This is different. And isn't that what mystery zealots want? This is a laugh out loud caper thing full up with bad people who you can't help loving. Yep, everyone's so flawed that you're left free to decide who you want to root for, hell, I think I finally rooted for almost everyone. Did I say "laugh out loud" Uh-huh, Perry has the power to cloud your mind with giggles. And yet he manages it with throw-away lines while still cranking out a plot with twists that leave a veteran mystery reader satisfied. And we're a hard-to-satisfy bunch, right? Michael Kramer has the genius ability to become invisible as a reader-actor creating vivid characters that are about the plot, not him. This book must he a classic. If it isn't, I'm declaring it to be. Yep.. this is a classic caper that you'll smile all the way through. Oh, one tiny gripe, the very very.. end was oddly dumb. I wonder why Perry appended those few paragraphs. Oh well, no matter It's just a fine piece of writing overall. Laugh Out Loud Funny! I like the way Perry writes. I am not so in tune with his feminine side (Jane Whatshername), but the Butcher's Boy books we among the best I've found in the genre. Metzger's Dog petered out just a tad near the end, but until then I was bathed in some of the funniest ironic humor (just shy of sarcasm) in memory. The black, fearsome pall of the dog-beast is priceless! More, Mr. Perry, More!!! Messrs. Perry and Kramer should get six stars. Metzger's Dog is yet another triumph for Mr. Perry. I only know two authors who can effectively weave suspense and humor together: Mr. Perry and Tim Hallinan. Both have carved out unique niches for themselves. In this book Mr. Perry creates a whole raft of interesting new characters, he keeps us guessing and delighted throughout the book, and his humor is just sometimes LOL funny. At other times his humor can be rueful, sarcastic, warm, affectionate and anything else you can think of. All the guys like Nelson Demille, Tom Clancy and their peers approach the CIA in deadly earnest. I now would have a hard time going back to any of them. Mr. Perry creates a Keystone Kops aura around the CIA and makes vicious fun of the bureaucracy and the politics within. On the other side is a small group headed by Chinese Gordon and his soon-to-be-wife Margaret. Dr. Henry Metzger is Gordon's cat, and they adopt a gigantic and ludicrously ferocious dog during the caper. Mr. Perry could write a whole new series around these characters. His ingenuity and creativity are on show here, and one can only marvel at how far he pushes the envelope of this genre.

The Killing Hour Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:45:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killing Hour Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1226 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A serial killer watches and waits. Each time, he takes two victims, preparing the first's body with all the clues the police need to find the second, who is still alive. The clock ticks, and the second one can still be saved. But the police never make it in time. The second one dies. For years, the killer has plagued the city with the same pattern, but the police never pick up on it quickly enough. Now, two girls have disappeared in the midst of a daunting heat wave. Rookie FBI agent Kimberly Quincy knows the killer's deadline can be met. But she'll have to break some rules in order to beat an exceedingly vicious criminal at a game he's had years to perfect. ©2003 Lisa Gardner, Inc.; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "With tight plotting, an ear for forensic detail, and a dash of romance, this is a truly satisfying sizzler in the tradition of Tess Gerritsen and Tami Hoag." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Captivating--it hooks you! I love it when I find an audio book that I can't stop listening to. This is one of them. I would find myself sitting in the car in the garage just to listen to more of it. The characters are richly described and "real". You will really like Kimberly and Mac, Quincy (her father) and Raney. The settings are so well described, you can almost smell them. And above all, the plot is tight and the mystery compelling. I highly recommend this book. Book is EXCELLENT, Narration, not so good I read some of the other reviews, and I agree with those who had a problem with the narrator. Her "voices" for male characters really is rather silly - sort of like a child trying to talk like a "grown up" on the phone. However, don't let this stop you from listening. Eventually, you'll get used to it, and focus on the book itself. This has to be one of the better mystery novels I've listened to in a long while (aside from Nelson DeMille). The story was intense, graphic and rather nerve-racking in parts. The basic premise is a killer on the loose who stalks young women. He waits for them outside of a bar, lays nails near their car tires, and when they pull over for the flat, he offers to help. Once they are out of the car, he shoots them with a tranquilizer gun. He kills one girl, and plants clues on her as to where he will abandon the other. Then he leaves the other girl in a remote area with only a bottle of water and her wits to survive long enough for the detectives to find her IF they can interpret the clues correctly and in time. The story is suspenseful and has some terrific twists. For once, I didn't figure out the killer ahead of time. Toward the end, I was crazy to know what would happen.. I couldn't stop listening to this story - bad narration or not. Give it a try and find out for yourself what a brilliant mystery writer Lisa Gardner is. love the author...can't take the narrator I LOVE this author!! however, I'm finding it tough to get through this book on audio..thinking of buying the paperback....her voice is so monotonous....doesn't change a bit between characters, or situations. I find myself rewinding because I'm spacing out.

Salvation Lake Audiobook by G. M. Ford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (G. M. Ford) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:06:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salvation Lake Subtitle: A Leo Waterman Mystery Author: G. M. Ford Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: At the end of an especially raucous day at his neighborhood bar, private eye Leo Waterman is surprised to see his old flame, Rebecca Duval, walk in the door. But King County's medical examiner is here on business, not pleasure. Two dead bodies, covered by an old coat that once belonged to Leo's father, have turned up in the trunk of a car. The only thing that seems to connect the men is a controversial local church and its charismatic pastor. With help from Rebecca and surveillance expert Carl Cradduck, Leo begins to put the pieces of the puzzle together. While a pair of goons do their best to chase him off the case, Leo painstakingly retraces the victims' final days, charting their unusual search for redemption - from a downtown homeless encampment to suburban McMansions to the shores of Salvation Lake. There Leo must confront an opponent hell-bent on retribution in order to get to the twisted truth about the killings. Members Reviews: Love Leo Waterman I wish there were more of these books. I just love Leo and his friends. Fun mystery thriller! Leo Waterman's creepy friends and great dialog make Salvation Lake a winner. Patrick Lawlor has the ideal voice for novels in the Leo Waterman series. fabulous! This is such a crazy ride. The characters were great and reader excellent. It had our attention from the beginning and never let go. The writer did such a wonderful job on this book and the laughs are an added bonus. Interesting Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, there were a lot of twists, it was engrossing. Who was your favorite character and why? I enjoyed Leo, he had a lot more depth than I thought at the beginning of the book Which character as performed by Patrick Lawlor was your favorite? Once again, Leo Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Towards the end with the little girl and her dog Brilliant Leo is the goods. More please and soon. Glad Rebecca is back. Look forward to the next one

The Reapers Audiobook by John Connolly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Connolly) — Fri, 13 May 2011 06:36:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reapers Subtitle: A Charlie Parker Mystery Author: John Connolly Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 187 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Charlie Parker Returns in a tale of settling blood debts - past, present, and future. As a small boy, Louis witnesses an unspeakable crime that takes the life of a member of his small, Southern community. He grows up, moves on, but is forever changed by the cruel and brutal nature of the act. It lights a fire deep within him that burns white and cold. Now, years later, the sins of his life are reaching into his present, bringing with them the buried secrets and half-forgotten acts of his past. Someone is hunting him, targeting his home, his businesses, and his partner, Angel. The instrument of revenge is Bliss, a killer of killers, the most feared of assassins. Bliss is a Reaper, a lethal tool to be applied toward the ultimate end, but he is also a man with a personal vendetta. Hardened by their pasts, Louis and Angel decide to strike back. But when they mysteriously disappear, their friends are forced to band together to find them. They are led by private detective Charlie Parker, a killer himself, a Reaper in waiting. Connolly creates a world where everyone is corrupt, murderers go unpunished, but betrayals are always avenged. The Reapers is sure to terrify and transfix. Critic Reviews: "Connolly has crafted one of the most darkly intriguing books this reviewer has encountered in more than three decades of reading crime fiction.... To call this a page-turner is to damn it with faint praise. Veteran crime fans will want to savor every note-perfect word. " (Booklist) Members Reviews: I love John Connolly I love John Connolly's books---and I am especially fond of Louis and Angel. That's why this audio book was a disappointment. The story is great but the narration falls flat. In several places(especially in the second half) it sounds like it was dubbed over by someone trying to sound like Mr. Guidall. The reader has a fine voice but had some trouble staying in voice for Louis (mostly ok though) but never really got a handle on Angel's voice. At times he sounded like Detective Colombo trying to do a Cheech Marin imitation. I liked how he voiced Parker and his Willie Brew and Varno were great. Hard to get into This story has been very difficult to get into and keep the timeline straight as it is constantly going to flashbacks requiring the listener to back up and try to reorient. I do find my mind drifting more than usual requiring me, again, to back up and refocus. It is very slow and very difficult to make one even care much about the characters. I have liked other John Connolly stories but this one isn't his best. Yuck! I tried twice to listen to this and just couldn't do it. Boring narration, bad story- lots of short statements that make for a choppy distracting listen. I liked Mr. Guidall's narration a lot on the Walt Longmire books, but not this one. Very sorry I wasted money on this one. could not get into it.... What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Nothing I just could not get into the plot or the narration What could John Connolly have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Get more into the plot sooner Who would you have cast as narrator instead of George Guidall? ??? What character would you cut from The Reapers? ???? Any additional comments? Could not get past first hour Interesting, but not especially gripping My first John Connelly, probably not my last.

Winter House Audiobook by Carol O'Connell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol O'Connell) — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 00:19:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winter House Subtitle: A Mallory Novel Author: Carol O'Connell Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-04 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: But never has Mallory faced as many surprises as in the case before her now. It seems cut-and-dried at first: a burglar has been caught in the act and killed by an ice pick-wielding homeowner. Except that the homeowner turns out to be the most famous lost child in NYPD history, missing for almost 60 years, thought to have been kidnapped following the massacre of her family: five siblings, father, stepmother, nanny, and housekeeper, nearly the entire household wiped out...with an ice pick. Filled with the intricate plotting and extraordinary characterization that are O'Connell's hallmarks, Winter House is her most powerful, and most astonishing, novel yet. Critic Reviews: "Vivid prose keeps the pages turning in this intricate tale of betrayal, buried secrets, and lives chopped short in the name of greed." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: VERY GOOD! Great story! Mallory sounds like a crazy but very intersting cop. Liked the flow and the character development. My opinion The story line is very intriguing. I have one comment regarding the reading however. There was not enough pausing between scenes of times past and present, nor between scenes. It was rather difficult to follow. A bit longer pause between time changes and scenes would have made it better, in my opinion. Very good otherwise. I miss Mallory... I have read all the books I could find with this particular central character. I have always really enjoyed the hard edge to Mallory and the many facets to her character. I was disappointed in this book mainly because the Mallory I got to know didn't have the depth I'm used to seeing. Contrary to other reviews, I still found the book enjoyable, but I missed "that Mallory". One of the Best Mallory Novels This book was O'Connel at her best. Well written, quick paced and gritty. A great read. Winter One of my favorite authors who deserves more credit

The Scarpetta Factor Audiobook by Patricia Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Cornwell) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:07:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scarpetta Factor Author: Patricia Cornwell Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-09 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 991 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In no time at all, her increased visibility seems to precipitate a string of unexpected and unsettling events. She is asked live on the air about the sensational case of Hannah Starr, who has vanished and is presumed dead. Moments later during the same telecast she receives a startling call-in from a former psychiatrist patient of Benton Wesley's. When she returns after the show to the apartment where she and Benton live, she finds an ominous package - possibly a bomb - waiting for her at the front desk. Soon the apparent threat on Scarpetta's life finds her embroiled in a surreal plot that includes a famous actor accused of an unthinkable sex crime and the disappearance of a beautiful millionaires with whom Lucy seems to have shared a secret past. Scarpetta's CNN producer wants her to launch a TV show called The Scarpetta Factor. Given the bizarre events already in play, she fears that her growing fame will generate the illusion that she has a "special factor", a mythical ability to solve all her cases. She wonders if she will end up like other TV personalities: her own stereotype. The Scarpetta Factor, the 17th in the series, finds the familiar cast of characters together again in New York. Marino is working for the NYPD; Benton Wesley uses his forensic psychological expertise at Kirby and Bellevue; and Lucy continues to dazzle with her expertise in forensic computer investigations as she works yet another case with New York prosecutor Jaime Berger. Members Reviews: Disappointed I've found since the "death" of Benton Wesley that the books have taken a very dark turn. There doesn't seem to be any joy in them at all. Even when they win there is no sense of triumph. Any sense of happiness seems to be out of obligation rather than emotion. I'm not buying this version of Marino at all. He has had such a sense of honor and duty in previous books that to accept this version is a stretch. There needs to be a book of healing to bring the characters back to life.When I started this book, I thought this could be the one but was disappointed to find I was wrong.NO healing began until the last 4 pages. oh, for the good old days.... I used to absolutely love Kay Scarpetta stories. I couldn't get enough and eagerly awaited each new book - but the last two....well...they wouldn't have hooked me. This one is better than Scarpetta but no where near as good as the earlier books. The characters have gotten "thin", have lost a lot of their personalities, and it now seems that technical details are included just to show off the authors knowledge when they don't add to the story at all. Yeah, I'll listen to the next one, but with the spirit of hope more than eager expectation. Boring I give up. I used to love her books. The narrator's manner of reading is so frustrating to listen to that I want to scream at her. Just speak naturally. Don't try to sound like a man. She really does a terrible job with that. Don't try to make Scarpetta sound like such a depressed prima donna. Her voice drones and drones and her inflections make no sense. And, don't tell the story like a prigish school marm. And why is everyone so angry and dysfuntional in this book. They all hate each other and complain about their behavior. Who wants to listen to that. I have noticed this occurring in her other recent books. There is no joy in the story.

Spook Street Audiobook by Mick Herron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mick Herron) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:27:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spook Street Author: Mick Herron Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A thrilling fourth installment in the CWA Gold Dagger-winning Slough House series. What happens when an old spook loses his mind? Does the Service have a retirement home for those who know too many secrets but don't remember they're secret? Or does someone take care of the senile spy for good? These are the questions River Cartwright must ask when his grandfather, a Cold War-era operative, starts to forget to wear pants and begins to suspect everyone in his life has been sent by the Service to watch him. But River has other things to worry about. A bomb goes off in the middle of a busy shopping center and kills 40 innocent civilians. The agents of Slough House have to figure out who is behind this act of terror before the situation escalates. Members Reviews: Great Series Great writing. I appreciate Mr. Herron's writing style - his masterful use of words and tongue-in-cheek humor make listening to his books easy and enjoyable. Each of his books seems to improve upon the other. Best so far This is a wonderful series and with each new book released it just gets better and better. I definitely recommend starting with the first book in the series (and an extra tip: read Mick Herron's book Nobody Walks prior to reading Spook Street). You will have a much better understanding of one of the characters if you do. This author excels at character development. You may not like the characters, but you will definitely feel like you come to know them. The plot is exciting and the pacing is spot on. I strongly recommend this series. As always, Gerard Doyle's narration is stellar. Daily life stops for Slow Horses I do this to myself every time: buy the audible version and forsake my own life until I've listened to the end. Herron's Slough House series rises above ordinary thrillers, which I find formulaic and boring, by being character driven while also being as tense as they come. They're also tremendously funny. When Jackson Lamb finally shows up at Slough after a long absence, I cracked up so much that I had to listen to the scene twice. There's just enough background so that you can enjoy this book without having read the previous three, but why would you deny yourself the pleasure? The Slow Horses Never Dissapoint I have waited for months for this book to appear on Audible. The dialogue is witty and fast paced and the narration is spot-on. My only regret is that I finished it in two days and will have to wait months for the next installment, but I know it will be well worth the wait. Probably the best to date Where does Spook Street rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? In the espionage genre, this rates very highly. The concept is a bit off the wall, but the characters go from strength to strength in each unusual story.

Daddy's Little Girl Audiobook by Mary Higgins Clark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Higgins Clark) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:59:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daddy's Little Girl Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Jan Maxwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It was Ellie who had led her parents to a hideout in which Andrea's body was found -- a secret hideaway where she met her friends. And it was Ellie who was blamed by her parents for her sister's death for not telling them about this place the night Andrea was missing. Ellie's testimony eventually led to the conviciton of the man she was convinced was the killer. Steadfastly denying his guilt, he spent the next 22 years in prison. When he comes up for parole, Ellie, now an investigative reporter for an Atlanta newspaper, protests his release. Nonetheless, the convicted killer is set free and returns to Oldham. Determined to thwart his attempts to whitewash his reputation, Ellie also returns to Oldham, intent on creating a Website and writing a book that will conclusively prove his guilt. As she delves deeper into her research, she uncovers horrifying and unknown facts that shed new light on her sister's murder. With each discovery, she comes closer to a confrontation with a desperate killer. Members Reviews: Daddy's Little Girl Always enjoy Mary Higgins Clark. Makes a road trip go quickly! AHHH!!! oh my gosh I absolutely love this book!!! if you are considering it I STRONGLY suggest it!!!!! such an amazing story and a very good way to pass the time by!!!! Excellent story. Excellent performance. This story speaks about what happens to many families after a terrible tragedy.Thank you much. Really? This is what all the fuss is about What would have made Daddy's Little Girl better? A believable story. What could Mary Higgins Clark have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Not been hackneyed and predictable. Would you listen to another book narrated by Jan Maxwell? I'll give her one more shot, but only one, to redeem herself. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? For most of the time it was laughter at the horribly badly conceived story. I waited for the narrator to be proven wrong at the end. My wait was in vain. I thought, a character this loathsome has to be shown to be full of it at the end. Nope. I think--and this is the part that really got me--that we were actually supposed to identify with her. Ha! She's arrogant and sloppy and conceited and has the worst instincts of any character I've ever encountered in a book. Really dreadful! Any additional comments? I know verisimilitude isn't a high priority in books like this, but seriously, this was just plain dreadful. Any "investigative reporter" who behaves this unethically with such a complete agenda from the get go would be denied publication in any source shy of the National Enquirer. Maybe that's the intended audience. Nobody else would read this tripe and find it compelling. Best Of Mary Higgins Clark Where does Daddy's Little Girl rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Among top ten Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Not so much on the edge of my seat but kept my mind really busy What about Jan Maxwells performance did you like? She was able to fall into character very believably If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Rewarding! Any additional comments? Great mystery without vulgarity!

The Quick Red Fox Audiobook by John D. MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John D. MacDonald) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:18:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Quick Red Fox Subtitle: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 4 Author: John D. MacDonald Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 481 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It was the standard blackmail scheme. For years, sultry Lysa Dean's name on a movie had meant a bonanza at the box office. Now a set of pictures could mean the end of her career. When first approached for help by lovely Dana Holtzer, Lysa's personal secretary, Travis McGee is thoroughly turned off by the tacky details. But being low on cash, and tenderly attracted by the star's intriguingly remote secretary, McGee sets out to locate his suspects -- only to find that they start turning up dead! Critic Reviews: "[T]he great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller." (Stephen King) "[M]y favorite novelist of all time." (Dean Koontz) "[W]hat a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again." (Ed McBain) Members Reviews: Good yarn but showing its age Would you listen to The Quick Red Fox again? Why? No. Kept me entertained, but not archival by any means. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. Several nice twists and surprises. What about Robert Petkoffs performance did you like? His voicing of Travis McGee. His female voices are not so good If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Travis McGee--A romantic in a cynical shell. Any additional comments? I'm delighted that Travis McGee is on Audible. The books are entertaining and still have some excellent writing, although some philosophy found here is not PC. A man from the first half of the 20th century These are classic mystery stories written at a time when $10,000.00 was equal to $100,000.00 in today dollars. Also men and women had different rolls. If you take that into the balance of the story, you can enjoy the mystery, and how Trav solves each problem he encounters. I have started with book one, and have now completed book 7. They all get better I have found. Just have to get used to some of the dated language and interplay between characters. It's not 2012, but late 1960's. I still find the stories really well written and have enough mystery and strange turns of events to make each Travis McGee story a gem. stark hollywood What we get here is a piercing fiction of what is most likely pretty real in the stark worlds of hollywood. Worthwhile. I'm hooked! I've read 4 of the books in this series and I am so hooked!. Robert Petkoff does such a wonderful job on the narration that I find myself searching for more books he has done. Travis McGee is quite a character and I can't wait to read the next book. Travis' Travelogue A Hollywood sex symbol Lysa Dean is receiving threats from someone who sounds quite deranged. Enter Travis McGee; he and Lysa's private secretary Dana Holtzer hit the road investigating the other people pictured in the orgy photos. While traveling through Florida to upstate New York; to San Francisco; to Las Vegas; to Phoenix Travis narrows down the the suspect list, and finds a killer. Dana naturally falls in love then into bed with him; huge surprise. The stopover in Vegas gives McGee an opportunity to verbally bash lesbians as MacDonald shows another side of his misogynistic attitudes. Then there is the ever present condescension MacDonald seems to feel for most of the human race.

Jolie Blon's Bounce Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Fri, 18 Oct 2002 08:26:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jolie Blon's Bounce Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Mark Hammer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-02 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 797 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Before Robicheaux can bring the killer or killers to justice, he battles a painkiller addiction, a habit brought on by a humiliating beating he suffers at the hands of a diabolical character known only as Legion. Once the overseer on a local sugarcane plantation, Legion scrapes by through doing odd jobs. In temperament, he's still the malevolent bully, seemingly possessed with supernatural skills of survival. When Robicheaux's longtime buddy Clete Purcel drops by New Iberia for a visit, he is quickly drawn into the struggle between evil forces - including Jimmy Dean Styles, a black man intent on maintaining his empire of corruption; Joe Zeroski, a trailer park mafioso with palatial aspirations; and Legion Guidry, in whom Robicheaux faces an enemy unlike any he has ever known. And soon, what began as a duel of wits turns into a dance of death. Gothic, dense, brutal, touching, and always compelling, Jolie Blon's Bounce is classic storytelling from a writer who has been dubbed "the Faulkner of crime fiction." Critic Reviews: "To read a Burke novel is to enter a timeless, parallel universe of violent emotions and lush, brooding landscapes." (Publishers Weekly) "Powerful, poignant, and spellbinding." (AudioFile) "Dave Robicheaux...[is] easily one of the most complex and compelling protagonists in mystery fiction. This is classic James Lee Burke, the master stylist, writing at the top of his game." (Amazon.com) Members Reviews: Sorry I was wrong I am sorry to say I did not give this reader much of a chance when I wrote my first review of this book. It was very different that the other James Lee Burke books I have read and did not seem to work for me. I recently tried it again and I now realize that once Mark Hammer got his characters developed his reading was not half bad. Not a good as Will Patton but not as bad as I first thought. As usual the story was great. James Lee Burke is one of the best writers of our age. My apologies to Mr Hammer. JD Vigorously disagree with prior reviewer Boy I relished the times when I could sneak away from my activities of daily living to listen to this book. The ambling sequencing of visual vignettes and the narrator's pace created a southern atmosphere which rang true and intentional. I was disappointed to learn that there is a different narrator on Burke's other books...though I say that not having heard the other narrator. Just thought he was quite adept at creating believeable vocal characterizations. Stunning story Once again James Lee Burke offers up a brilliant character study. This novel is also a great mystery. Mark Hammer's narration is captivating and will propel you into the swamps of Lousiana. Listen to Jolie Blon's Bounce only when you have time to finish without pause. It's that good. The perfect narration of a near perfect novel Mark Hammer's masterful narration of this book (and the other Robicheaux books) reveals the complexity and drama of a man whose depth of character, grief, personal struggle, and sociological conflicts are entwined with the rich, raw, and sensual Cajun culture. His subtle inflections and careful pacing exudes with authenticity, sorrow, and life-fatigue that distinguishes Dave Robicheaux's search for justice and meaning, in a world that challenges both.

The Man from Berlin Audiobook by Luke McCallin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Luke McCallin) — Wed, 28 May 2014 06:22:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man from Berlin Subtitle: Gregor Reinhardt, Book 1 Author: Luke McCallin Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 384 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In war-torn Yugoslavia, a beautiful young filmmaker and photographer - a veritable hero to her people - and a German officer have been brutally murdered. Assigned to the case is military intelligence officer Captain Gregor Reinhardt. Already haunted by his wartime actions and the mistakes he's made off the battlefield, he soon finds that his investigation may be more than just a murder, and that the late Yugoslavian heroine may have been much more brilliant - and treacherous - than anyone knew. Maneuvering his way through a minefield of political, military, and personal agendas and vendettas, Reinhardt knows that someone is leaving a trail of dead bodies to cover their tracks. But those bloody tracks may lead Reinhardt to a secret hidden within the ranks of the powerful that they will do anything to keep. And his search for the truth may kill him before he ever finds it. Members Reviews: Best of this genre! I love this period of historical novel and McCallin is the best I've read so far. In the beginning it's a bit hard to keep track of all the characters, but stick with it; the book is very well written and very suspenseful. Narration is great including a multitude of voices and quirks vocalic quirks for several characters. I just finished the book and purchased Book 2. Can't wait to keep up with Gregor Reinhardt. Solid 1st novel of WWII Nazi officer in Sarajevo Very good first novel by this author. Read it. Here's why : What attracted me to this book are the few but positive reviews and -- most importantly -- the fact that the story takes place in Sarajevo in 1943. It is an unusual (exotic?) combination of time and place for a novel about a murder investigation. I find many of the modern attempts at publishing historical novels end up featuring bland/overused stories disguised as something new, missing yet another opportunity to tell us what it was like during those days. The Man From Berlin did not fufill my apprehensions : it was entertaining, original, fascinating and un-pretentious. The narrator did a very good job of speaking with just a touch of a German accent and his intonation fit the style. I learned a lot about the sad and complex history of the peoples of the Balkans. For instance I learned that Sarajevo, today the capital city of Bosnia & Herzegovina, was forced to be included in the short-lived Nazi puppet-state called "Independant State of Croatia" and that the Croat pro-Nazi party (the Ustae) was in charge. A significant number of ethnic Croats were enrolled in German SS divisions made sure Germany's politics were carried out locally. While many atrocities were commited, the author wisely chose to mention it clearly and not dwell emotionally on the subject. The Nazis are favorite villains in fiction and I applaud Mr. McCallin for not feeding the trolls in this work. The subject of Jews cannot be avoided and the author did a very graceful job at casting an era-appropriate view of Hitler's most known ethnic policies. There are many bad historical novels out there, and quite a few ordinary ones too. The Man from Berlin was a gamble for me. I will definitely be following this author in the future. The "Good" Nazi.... Reminds me a lot of the Bernie Gunther series by Philip Kerr, not as "Noirish" but really good read with a good tale.

A Beautiful Blue Death Audiobook by Charles Finch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Finch) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:27:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Beautiful Blue Death Subtitle: Charles Lenox Mysteries Series #1 Author: Charles Finch Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 721 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Charles Lenox, Victorian gentleman and armchair explorer, likes nothing more than to relax in his private study with a cup of tea, a roaring fire and a good book. But when his lifelong friend Lady Jane asks for his help, Lenox cannot resist the chance to unravel a mystery. Prudence Smith, one of Jane's former servants, is dead of an apparent suicide. But Lenox suspects something far more sinister: murder, by a rare and deadly poison. The grand house where the girl worked is full of suspects, and though Prue had dabbled with the hearts of more than a few men, Lenox is baffled by the motive for the girl's death. When another body turns up during the London season's most fashionable ball, Lenox must untangle a web of loyalties and animosities. Was it jealousy that killed Prudence Smith? Or was it something else entirely? And can Lenox find the answer before the killer strikes again---this time, disturbingly close to home? Critic Reviews: "Vividly capturing the essence of Victorian England, Finch presents us with a unique sleuth who combines the deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes with the people skills of Thomas Pitt. A sparkling achievement." ( Library Journal, Starred Review) Members Reviews: I like cozy Would you consider the audio edition of A Beautiful Blue Death to be better than the print version? N/A Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I wouldn't say on the edge of my seat, but I always wanted to see what would happen next. Which scene was your favorite? I thinks the budding romance scenes. I enjoy the old fashioned purity where love is slow to be realized and strong emotional urges are held in check. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Any additional comments? People say its "cozy" like it's a bad thing. I truly enjoyed this book and I am about ready to download the next one. Great listen. Enjoyed it. I originally got a few Lennox mysteries out of order. I am now listening to all of them in order. Not a thriller, but a Victorian mystery, with Love If you like old-fashioned detective work a la Holmes, with likable characters and darned good stories, this is a good series. If you want an exciting thriller, this isn't it. Well-written, well narrated, set in time to when if one wanted to tell a person something, they sent someone with a note or went to see that person, often in a carriage pulled by horse. If you like Holmesian deductive reasoning and intelligent solving of mysteries, go for it. I've now read two of them. They are cosies, kind of, but very well done ones. Not very exciting to read. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? No, but I completed it. There were so many characters in the book and I had trouble keeping them straight in an audio format. If youve listened to books by Charles Finch before, how does this one compare? I do not recall any previous books. What does James Langton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? James Langton did a very fine job with this British story. There was no problem with the narration. Could you see A Beautiful Blue Death being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? May a BBC version for PBS, at best.

Murder and Mayhem Audiobook by Rhys Ford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rhys Ford) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 04:07:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder and Mayhem Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 330 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Dead women tell no tales. Former cat burglar Rook Stevens stole many a priceless thing in the past, but he's never been accused of taking a life - until now. It was one thing to find a former associate inside Potter's Field, his pop culture memorabilia shop, but quite another to stumble across her dead body. Detective Dante Montoya thought he'd never see Rook Stevens again - not after his former partner falsified evidence to entrap the jewelry thief and Stevens walked off scot-free. So when he tackled a fleeing murder suspect, Dante was shocked to discover the blood-covered man was none other than the thief he'd fought to put in prison and who still makes his blood sing. Rook is determined to shake loose the murder charge against him, even if it means putting distance between him and the rugged Cuban-Mexican detective who brought him down. If one dead con artist wasn't bad enough, others soon follow, and as the bodies pile up around Rook's feet, he's forced to reach out to the last man he'd expect to believe in his innocence - and the only man who's ever gotten under Rook's skin. Members Reviews: Greg Tremblay is awesome again!! Any additional comments? Greg Tremblay definitely brings this murder mystery to life, creating character voices that drew me in like a siren's call. But it's the banter and humor in this that made this such a fabulous listen for me. All of the characters (especially Hank, Mannie and Archie), the mystery, and the pacing were all really entertaining. There's quite a bit of action, and though there aren't that many sexy times, what is there is *so* good. I loved all the pop culture references. I cracked up every time Rook brought up The Princess Bride (Dante's last name is Montoya so Rook keeps making six fingered man references LOL) and it totally goes over Dante and his partner, Hank's, heads. It was hysterical. For those who love the whole enemies-to-lovers trope - you won't be disappointed with the romance between Dante and Rook. "And babe, I'll hold you forever for however long you want me to. And even then, I might not let you go." But, for me, hands down, my favorite interactions and scenes in the story were between Rook and his grandfather, Archie. Archie was such a fantastic character. He's the guy you love to hate, and hate to love. Greg Tremblay's narration is a thing of beauty. His range of accents, emotive expertise, and wonderful pacing is hard to beat. As long as Greg Tremblay keeps narrating, I'm definitely looking forward to more in the series! AMAZING Any additional comments? Rhys Fords creative story telling is amazing when you add Greg Tremblay the story comes alive. Ford and Tremblay absolutely a great team! Another winner by a winning team Another winner with the team of Rhys Ford and Greg Tremblay!! With the story of Rook and Dante I am taken back to the action and romance of Cole and Jae; but with a very different story. The excellent writing, witty dialogue, action and mystery is all there. Along with a wonderful romance. And what is there to say about Greg Tremblay's performance; as it is a performance. His voice, accents, inflections are flawless as usual.

A Vision in Velvet Audiobook by Juliet Blackwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliet Blackwell) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:37:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Vision in Velvet Subtitle: A Witchcraft Mystery, Book 6 Author: Juliet Blackwell Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 739 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: As soon as Lily opens her recently purchased trunk of old clothes, she feels strange vibrations emanating from a mysterious velvet cloak. When she tries it on, Lily sees awful visions from the past. And when the antiques dealer who sold her the cape is killed, Lily suspects a supernatural force might be behind his death. Then Lily's familiar, Oscar the potbellied pig, disappears. Lily will do anything to get him back - including battling the spirit of a powerful witch reaching out from the past. But even with the aid of her grandmother, unmasking a killer and saving Oscar might be more than one well-intentioned sorceress can handle. Members Reviews: Can it GET Any Better?? What made the experience of listening to A Vision in Velvet the most enjoyable? EVERYTHING!!! The story (I adore Oscar!!) ... the narrator ... I cant pick just one. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did! I listened to it all in one day. I started it on the way to work, listened at lunch, on the way home, at the gym and while hubs played video games. I love this series!!! Any additional comments? I also own a printed copy of this book (which I read first). I had to get the audible version because Xe Sands adds depth to the characters. A Vision in Velvet A Vision in Velvet is a great read. As always Lily saves the day. But this time she steps on some big toes to do it. I can't wait for the next book. Excellent narration/great story Exactly what I expected. Kept me interested. Thank you for providing us with this in an audio format. I like the author Excellent Addition to the Series! Top Narration! I have enjoyed all of these stories. But my enjoyment of them has been greatly enhanced by the portrayal of the characters by the narrator. Xe Sands is one of the best narrators to which I have listened. Nice story, enjoyed it very much If you could sum up A Vision in Velvet in three words, what would they be? Enjoyed the plot and story. Nice not having graphic scenes. An easy listen. Who was your favorite character and why? Lily is funny and has a quick wit. Love Oscar too! What about Xe Sandss performance did you like? Love the narrator. Soft and confident. Any additional comments? Need to relax? Have fun!

The Man Who Smiled Audiobook by Henning Mankell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henning Mankell) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:42:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Who Smiled Author: Henning Mankell Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 499 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Warily, he returns to work to head what may now have become a double murder case. A rookie female detective has joined the force in his absence, and he adopts the role of mentor to her as they fight to unravel the mystery. Critic Reviews: "Dark and moody, this is crime fiction of the highest order." (Publishers Weekly) "Mankell is a master of the traditional arts of the crime novel, narrative pacing, and suspense." (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) "Few of this genre's writers, few of any genre's writers, have been able to balance the ordinary and the grotesque with such literary dash and page-turning brio." (Boston Herald) Members Reviews: The Mankell Trilogy I feel like I've just finished an Henning Mankell trilogy; Dogs of Riga, White Lioness, and now The Man Who Smiled. I must admit I enjoyed them all. I guess now I"ll have to go back to his first book and then hope that the later Wallander stories show up on Audible. In Man Who Smiled, the author again delves into the human side of Kurt Wallander and he has many of the same feelings we all do, at least I know I do. I always thought the weather in Sweden would suck and in reading these books that's affirmed unless you like living somewhere where it's foggy, rainy, cold a good portion of the time. The mystery flows pretty well, too, sometimes it seems the story moves slowly as the investigation plays out but Mankell does make the story interesting. Sometimes you think what is Kurt Wallander doing but it does make for an interesting tale. A classic, mostly Great characterization, strong Swedish setting, a convincing sense of the evils of the world and how weak we are when we try to change them. Although the plot structure sometimes exceeds the bounds of plausibility, this is storytelling of a high order. The reader on this recording tries too hard: characters tend to sniff, quaver and squeak. But when you get used to that, and begin to tune it out, the story comes through with steady hypnotic power. Highly recommended. If you like Mankell . . . . . . you won't be disappointed by this audio book. The narrator is excellent. I have 3 of the Mankells available here, and Dick Hill narrates all of them. He's very good at the Swedish stuff, and particularly good at varying his voice and intonation to indicate different characters. Even the women are quite believable and recognisable as women. This is done very subtly and unobtrusively, and results in a very enjoyable experience for the listener. In general, I'd say this isn't one of Mankell's best Wallander books, but it's ok. The other two I've got are better novels. But the quality of the narration is excellent in them all, and so despite an initial skepticism regarding audio books, I'm now a committed listener. I drive a lot of long distance trips, and these things keep me awake and alert, and well-entertained. Wallander: a real, complicated man. Henning Mankell has systematically constructed a series centering on Kurt Wallender, a police detective who retires after many years, and then is drawn back into the world of law and order by a case that he can't resist. Mankell has so many skills in this genre that he puts many American writers who plumb this genre to shame.

The Lonely Silver Rain Audiobook by John D. MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John D. MacDonald) — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:16:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lonely Silver Rain Subtitle: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 21 Author: John D. MacDonald Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 220 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Searching for a wealthy friend's yacht, Travis McGee puts himself square in the center of the international cocaine trade, and finds himself the target of some of the most ruthless villains he's ever met. Contemplating his own mortality for the first time, Travis McGee discovers amid all the danger the astonishing surprise behind the cat-shaped pipe cleaners someone is leaving at his door. This is vintage McGee in a novel that confirms John D. MacDonald's reputation as one of the greatest suspense writers of all time. Members Reviews: The Best For Last If you are reading this, there's a good chance you've listened to the other twenty titles in the McGee series . . . experienced 20 years of John D MacDonald's McGee magic in just a few, short months and know what an incredible cultural treasure these recordings represent. Here, now, is the last McGee novel ever, maybe the best McGee novel ever and assuredly the most heartfelt McGee novel ever. Savor this one, because there ain't gonna be any more. Savor also Robert Petkoff's brilliant characterizations. I had my doubts, at first, but Petkoff has proven himself to be one of the best audiobook narrators ever, taking the listener on a trip back in time . . . to a world peopled by all the wonderfully quirky characters of MacDonald's imagination, bringing them from the written page to life with skill and style. McGee's Last Ride The last book of the Travis McGee series ended on both a high note and a low note. The low notes occurring as the author attempted to tie up all the loose ends of McGee's life. Willie Nucci of The Scarlet Ruse returns dying of cancer; perhaps as the author's stand in. Someone is leaving pipe cleaner cats on "The Busted Flush" and since I don't want to spoil the ending for anyone. I'll just say that it totally invalidates the ending of a previous book that was pretty convoluted and unlikely already. The last Meyer/ McGee party on some deserted tropical island several names from previous books are seemingly tossed in randomly to establish a connection to previous works. As are several names in one of the earlier chapters where the names of past characters now dead are named. It felt as though the soul reason for this portion of TLSR was that the author knew he was dying and was making an effort to tie all the loose ends of the series together. This seemed a useless effort on the part of John D. who with a few exceptions usually usually tossed in names of new characters in each book as though they were old friends. Which brings us to the positive aspects of the penultimate McGee. Trav's client is his old friend Billy Hanrahan; another of those old friends who somehow escaped mention in the first twenty books in the series. Billy and his new wife Millis have just had their brand new custom built yacht stolen and Billy contracts Travis to get it back. When he finds it there are three dead bodies on the boat. the kids who stole it and a girl they picked up in Mexico. At that point the attempts on McGee's life begins. In this vein McGee goes off on a rant concerning the American Government's war on drugs that contains more cogent points in three pages than thirty years of statements by political and law enforcement officials. All books and all series contain problems and weak points.

I Can See You Audiobook by Karen Rose

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Rose) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:59:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Can See You Author: Karen Rose Narrator: Elisabeth S. Rodgers Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 312 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Eve Wilson's face was once scarred by a vicious assault. Terrified and ashamed, she escaped to the online realm, where she could choose the face she allowed people to see. Years later, her outer scars faded and inner scars buried, Eve has fought her way back to the real world and is determined to help others do the same. Now a graduate student moonlighting as a bartender, Eve researches the addictive powers of online communities. When her test subjects begin turning up dead as a result of apparent suicides, she doesn't know where to turn. Homicide detective Noah Webster is one of the few people who believe the victims are connected murders. Eve becomes Noah's online guide and realizes that the handsome detective may have secret scars as painful as her own. As Eve and Noah chase a killer who is always one step ahead of them, together they try to overcome the tragedies of their pasts and learn to trust again. But they soon discover that danger is much closer than they think. Members Reviews: This book has it all - and that's not good A local ladies' magazine profile of a handsome police officer sets off a melee of murderous envy and other mayhem ensues. A serial killer with a sick alcoholic mother - actually an abundance of alcoholic mothers here, a scarred but resilient victim/crimesolver, a cop with a family killed in an auto accident struggling to learn to love again and falling in love with pivotal person who keeps supplying information. (Although you would imagine that this would keep him off the case or at least cause him to postpone the relationship until after the case is solved, these people don't seem to care - I am supposing because without them together, there would be no sex scenes.) I could have written this, and I imagine you could've too. There is not even a brilliant solution - someone finally checks up on something fairly obvious. I bought it for a long book for travelling - not for brilliant literature - but it was over-dramatically read and formulaic to the point of silliness. Although the length and the online gaming idea may be tempting, I recommend you avoid this book unless you have never read a modern murder mystery before. Fantastic! No one writes thrillers like Rose does! Another excellent book by Karen Rose. This is the 10th book in her series! We first met the main character, Eve Wilson, back in book 1, then again in book 4 (though we got little updates here and there throughout the series). Eve is a fascinating character--a survivor in every since of the word. In this book, Eve struggles to overcome her past. She is pursuing a degree in psychology when suddenly, her thesis becomes the road-map for a serial killer! Women from Eve's psyc study start turning up dead and she turns to the only person that can help her. Detective Noah Webster is a man trying to overcome demons of his own. He's fallen for Eve, despite the scars she bares from her past--and the ones he bares from his own. When Even comes to him with information on the Red Dress Killer, he's determined to protect her, because somehow, he knows that a killer has his sights set on Eve Wilson. The Red Dress Killer does indeed realize that Eve is steadily leading the police to his door. She's proven to be quite a thorn in his side.

Unzipped Audiobook by Lois Greiman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lois Greiman) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 14:31:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unzipped Subtitle: Chrissy McMullen, Book 1 Author: Lois Greiman Narrator: Barbara Benjamin-Creel Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-17 Publisher: Nancy Yost Literary Agency Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Analyze this.... Chrissy McMullen has made a career leap, all the way from slinging drinks at Chicago's most notorious nightclub to dispensing psychotherapy from her sleek new practice in LA. Even if she can't quite shed her too-loud, too-curvy alter ego - or the brawling family that insists on claiming kinship. So when her most famous client, buff football star "Bomber" Bomstad, starts chasing her around her desk and getting, well...unzipped...Christina gets just a little miffed - until Bomber has the bad manners to drop dead at her feet. Enter Jack Rivera, a no-nonsense detective with a grim attitude and a great butt, who's determined to prove this cocktail-waitress-turned-shrink was engaging in some very unethical behavior. Persuading Rivera that she's not a murderer isn't going to be easy. Plunging headfirst into a city full of people in need of some serious therapy, Chrissy will have to use all her street smarts, a good deal of sex appeal, and a little love to clear her name - and cancel an appointment with a killer. Members Reviews: A romantic comedy meets mystery Note: this is not a cozy mystery. There are scenes with attempted rape, cussing, and graphic sexual scenes. Just mentioning for those who are sensitive to such topics. This book was a laugh out loud romantic comedy mystery. Christina is hilarious, and hearing her inner monologue adds a dimension which made this book very enjoyable. Christina finds herself in a bind when one of her clients dies in her office & she becomes the top suspect. That's when we meet Rivera, the head police in the investigation. There begins a game of cat and mouse going on with Chrissy & Rivera, which is sometimes funny but other times.. disturbing? Rivera is controlling and possessive and I get 50 shades of grey vibes. He seems to get off on being verbally aggressive and controlling with Christina, and I'm not a fan of that. But there are a lot of other great characters who round this book out, including Soleburg. Another touch I loved were the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. There are a lot of little touches like these which made this a great listen! I was voluntarily provided a review copy and gave my honest review One of my all time favorites finally released to Audible! I've been waiting years for the Lois Greiman "Un" series to be released in audio. Though it's been a couple years since I read it last, it quickly came back to me why I recommend this series to anyone that will listen. Chrissy McMullen is a smart, witty, and relatable character. I find myself caught up in the same emotions as her throughout the book...and the interaction between her and Rivera is laugh out loud entertaining. If you enjoyed the early Stephanie Plum series, be sure to check out Chrissy McMullen. You won't be disappointed...here's hoping Unplugged, Unscrewed and Unmanned are released on Audible soon! I Laughed Out Loud (a lot) There's a girl. There's a corpse. There's a sexy police detective. Aaaaand hijinks ensue. I happen to love this kind of rom-com mystery.

Still Waters Audiobook by Viveca Sten, Marlaine Delargy - translation

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Viveca Sten) — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:42:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Still Waters Subtitle: Sandhamn Murders, Book 1 Author: Viveca Sten, Marlaine Delargy - translation Narrator: Angela Dawe Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 294 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: On a hot July morning on Sweden's idyllic vacation island of Sandhamn, a man takes his dog for a walk and makes a gruesome discovery: a body, tangled in fishing net, has washed ashore. Police detective Thomas Andreasson is the first to arrive on the scene. Before long, he has identified the deceased as Krister Berggren, a bachelor from the mainland who has been missing for months. All signs point to an accident - until another brutalized corpse is found at the local bed-and-breakfast. But this time it is Berggren's cousin, whom Thomas interviewed in Stockholm just days before. As the island's residents reel from the news, Thomas turns to his childhood friend, local lawyer Nora Linde. Together, they attempt to unravel the riddles left behind by these two mysterious outsiders - while trying to make sense of the difficult twists their own lives have taken since the shared summer days of their youth. Members Reviews: Bart Simpson Narrates I love Scandanavian mysteries, so I was very disappointed I could not get past the narration to enjoy this one. I checked later books in the series, and they are narrated by the same person. Very disappointed, but when I want to hear Bart and Lisa, I'll watch them on tv. Good at Times, but Unsatisfying I am a glass half full person so I can easily point out several things I liked about the audio book. The setting is beautiful and remote, the characters are few, but fleshed-out, the writing is easy and flowing. The mystery was traditionally written, more British than Scandinavian. Yet, it was also predictably written. The story starts strong but just seems to run out of steam from the middle point to the end. The police don't solve it. The solution just happens. The narrator has a wonderful pacing and voices for women and children. The voices for men are hard to sit through. I have always admired the European view of vacations - taking August off at all costs. Well, I finally found the flaw. What happens to a murder case if it happens the last weeks of July and everyone goes on vacation? Lesson learned -- don't get murdered in late Summer in Europe. Awful narration The story is fine but the narration was very annoying, shrill yet wooden. Will not buy the next in the series as the narrator is the same. Performance was disappointing What did you like best about Still Waters? What did you like least? Story was good, but the performance of it was lacking What was one of the most memorable moments of Still Waters? the first time I heard each character being spoken by a different person - and their voices were not pleasant to hear Would you be willing to try another one of Angela Dawes performances? Perhaps Was Still Waters worth the listening time? Again, the story line was interesting Any additional comments? I prefer 1 reader rather than multiple readers Enjoyable! Loved the story. I wish that the narrator had an accent. It would have brought more character to this book.

Vampire Sun Audiobook by J. R. Rain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. R. Rain) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 09:43:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vampire Sun Subtitle: Vampire for Hire, Book 9 Author: J. R. Rain Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 274 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Eight years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now in Vampire Sun, private investigator Samantha Moon looks into the bizarre disappearance of a woman who enters a Starbucks, but never leaves. Her distraught husband, a person of interest, hires Sam when a Corona Police Department detective gets killed and the case grows cold. In addition, Sam's former guardian angel - now a fallen angel - makes another, startling appearance. Not to mention, Kingsley, her cheating werewolf lawyer ex-boyfriend, is trying to win her back...at all costs. Daughter Tammy's psychic powers are growing exponentially, as are her best friend Allison's, and son Anthony deals with school violence and starts boxing lessons with his own supernatural strength. Just one big, happy, paranormal family. Most of all, Sam needs to get her hands on the fourth medallion. Fang, her former friend and love interest, has the diamond medallion, which reputedly will restore mortality, yet allow a vampire certain powers. Needless to say, Sam will do almost anything to get it. But the demoness within Sam threatens to kill the last shreds of her humanity. Suddenly, killing for blood doesn't seem that heinous. Sam knows if she doesn't get that diamond medallion soon, it could be the end of her conscience...and the end of all that she loves most. Members Reviews: I love this series but the books are too short!!! I really wish J. R. Rain would write a full length novel instead of these short novellas. But I have been saying that since I stumbled on to this series. Never the less, I love this series and have read every book in it. Each book shows character and plot development. Samantha Moon is always awesome and I'm glad Fang is back and is friendly with Samantha again. I'm also happy that Samantha and Kingsley have are becoming friendly again. I can't wait for the next book. Absolutely beautiful These books have not disappointed me yet. There are so many undertones of scholarly knowledge. The muerder mystery with vampires and werewolves makes it very interesting to read. You won't be disappointed if you know or understand how we are all connected. awesome so loving these books! master storyteller! on to the next! waiting on origins on audiobook! wonderful books this was the first series that I ever started on audible and it is stll one of the best. love every book . the performance by Dina pearlman as always great. keep the Samantha story's coming plz I am so happy for Samantha! i laughed a few times in this book. J.R. Rain has a way of making you laugh, cry and really really existence the emotions of her characters. i hesitated when I had first seen this series. But now I am happy I downloaded it!

Die for Me Audiobook by Karen Rose

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Rose) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:22:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Die for Me Author: Karen Rose Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 385 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: He is cold and calculating, the master of a twisted game. Even with Vito and Sophie hot on his trail, he will not stop. One more empty grave must be filled, and one last scream must be heard, the scream of an archaeologist who is too close for comfort and too near to resist. Critic Reviews: "No one does twisted killers better than the awe-inspiring Rose. Her ability to ratchet up the creepy factor within an exciting procedural thriller makes her tops in her field. The real trick, however, is balancing out a great villain with strong heroes and heroines, which is exactly the case in this fear-inducing novel." ( Romantic Times) Members Reviews: Sorry, Karen Although, I prefer my romance sans horribly sadistic psycho-killer torture chambers,I liked 'Scream for me' very much. This was largely because of the very compeling hero who falls in love with a movingly troubled woman. Die for me only has the torture chambers. (In spades! If you like those, you won't go hungry.) But! The protagonists are unappealing and their union manages to be both bizarre and dull. And, although Tavia is an excellent narrator, she doesn't really do either French or Italian and her perfomance is flat. Maybe she was just as bored as I was. I can't care enough about any of it to finish. Sad face. Very well put together Where does Die for Me rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? That's a tough question, Karen Rose is a great author and Tavia Gilbert is always exceptional. The story line is fascinating and I have no complaints wow This is the first Karen Rose for me, and as soon as I finished this one I immediately came back for more. I actually found this because I love listening to Tavia Gilbert and went in to find something she narrated. I will be back for more of Karen Rose, as well as more from Tavia. Spectacular new find Lucky enough to have a reviewer on a readers' loop whose sig line includes what she's listening to, Then later reviews it. She gave a ten out of ten for one of Karen Rose's suspense books, which is BIG for her. And when I asked, she told me she'd listened to it, and afterward took extra care in locking her doors. THAT is my kind of book. I didn't try that book, YET, because I read the recaps of them all, and this was the first. I'm now on the second, "I Can See You," and it's just as good if not better than the first. I LOVE the date/time stamps on every scene. Give such a creepy feeling of impending doom. This is a great listen, and so is the second so far. By the time I'm done, I'm sure I'll have her entire audio list. Excellent, excellent. And the reader MUST be great, because she's so good and her voice isn't intrusive, if that makes any sense. She has all of the accents down pat, all of the action down pat, and what makes her spectacular is she can make the villian sound SO normal and non-threatening when he has to be to lure in his victims. New, happy fan. Intense! Great book, very intense! Karen Rose has a morbid mind though. At times, her scenes got so descriptive that you could feel a chill run down your spine. Very morbid torture scenes...beware. There are so many elements going on that it made my head spin. Characters left and right.

The Precipice Audiobook by Paul Doiron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Doiron) — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:22:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Precipice Subtitle: A Novel Author: Paul Doiron Narrator: Henry Levya Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 183 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When two young female hikers disappear in the Hundred Mile Wilderness - the most remote stretch along the entire 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail - Maine game warden Mike Bowditch joins the search to find them. The police interview everyone they can find who came in contact with the college students and learn that the women were lovers who had been keeping their relationship secret from their Evangelical parents in Georgia. When two corpses are discovered - the bones picked clean by coyotes - rumors spread that the women were stalked and killed by the increasingly aggressive canines. Faced with a statewide panic, Maine's governor places an emergency bounty on every dead coyote, and wildlife officials are tasked with collecting the carcasses. Despite some misgivings, Bowditch does his grisly job. But he finds his complacency challenged by his new girlfriend, the brilliant but volatile biologist Stacey Stevens, who insists coyotes merely scavenged the bodies after the women were murdered. When Stacey herself disappears on the outskirts of the Hundred Mile Wilderness, Bowditch realizes that locating her means he must also discover the truth behind what happened to the two hikers. Were the young women really killed by coyotes, or, as Stacey insisted, were they murdered by the most dangerous animal in the North Woods? Members Reviews: Suspenseful and Riveting As usual Paul kept us on the edge of the mystery. Just as you thought you knew.... a new twist! Vivid descriptions help paint the picture of the scenes and bring each place and character into clear view in my mind's eye! Nice enough story, but a little disorganized. Is there anything you would change about this book? Yes, but it's difficult to describe. The premise is that this warden solves the mystery...sort of. But the whole thing seems to jump around, and while things get resolved, and it qualifies as a who done it, simply because you are given so little info you really can't guess, it's one of those rambling accounts where the characters seem to stumble onto info while doing spontaneous and often foolish things. Not that it's uninteresting exactly or difficult to listen to it's just a little hard to realize anything has actually happened. It almost seems anecdotal or a news recap, you see what happened, you see the result or solution but if you had to retell it to someone it would be hard to put in order or pick out the high points in this story. Would you recommend The Precipice to your friends? Why or why not? I don't think so. It's okay, it is sort of entertaining if you have some hiking interest or familiarity with the AT, but it seems to just wander along sort of rambling. Not boring exactly but like a hike or car trip, there are long sections where nothing significant is going on so while not boring at the time, these sections are forgettable after the trip. What three words best describe Henry Levyas voice? calm, unexcited, steadily paced Could you see The Precipice being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Can't see it as written. The idea might be used but the story would have to be streamlined, and no way it could sustain a series.

Bookman Dead Style Audiobook by Paige Shelton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paige Shelton) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:32:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bookman Dead Style Subtitle: A Dangerous Type Mystery, Book 2 Author: Paige Shelton Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's January, and the Star City Film Festival has taken the Utah ski resort town by storm. Movie stars are everywhere, carving fresh powder on the slopes and crossing the thresholds of Bygone Alley's charming boutique shops - including The Rescued Word, where Clare Henry and her grandfather restore old typewriters and beloved books. When cinema's hottest superhero, Matt Bane, enters their store to buy some personalized notecards, it's hard not to be starstruck. But when Clare sees the police leading Matt out of The Fountain hotel in handcuffs only a few hours later, she can't believe her eyes. The affable actor is accused of killing his sister, but Clare's convinced he's wrong for that role. Now it's open call for suspects as Clare tries to reel in the killer before another victim fades to black.... Members Reviews: Okay The mystery and characters are developed and well written. However, the actions of the characters are unrealistic. I rolled my ideas several times during the book because things turned out to perfectly. Also Claire proved to be a true busy body who had no reason to investigate a murder.

Trickster's Point Audiobook by William Kent Krueger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Kent Krueger) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:19:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trickster's Point Subtitle: A Cork O'Connor Mystery, Book 12 Author: William Kent Krueger Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 412 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author William Kent Krueger has won numerous accolades for his books, including the Anthony Award for Best First Novel. In Tricksters Point, the 12th suspenseful installment in Kruegers Cork OConnor series, Cork is framed for the murder of Minnesotas first Native American governor-elect, Jubal Little. As Cork fights to clear his name and uncover the truth, he discovers that events from his own past may hold the key to the real killers identity. Members Reviews: I'm Just Saying... Although I enjoyed this book in general, I believe that William Kent Krueger has committed a real author's no-no here. Regular fans of this series (and I am definitely one) will wonder why, if Cork O'Connor has been such a close friend of his Congressman for all these years, he didn't call on him to help when his wife Jo was missing - when he was so desperately looking for anyone who could exert influence in finding a missing airplane. Why is such a prominent man who was evidently a big part of Cork's youth (and a continuing hunting buddy) a totally new character to us in the 12th book? This glaring problem aside, "Trickster's Point" is a pretty solid entry in the series. It lacks the blazing action that has opened the last few O'Connor adventures, but the mystery here is an intriguing one. Although I believe most of us will have the who-done-it figured out before the reveal, it's still a riveting story. Cork's strong family values are still front and center, and he continues to present Ojibwe characters and culture in interesting ways. The narrator is terrific. The Cork O'connor books never disappoint. This is This is the 12th in the Cork OConnor series. Cork goes hunting with a former friend of his four days before the election which might bring him the governorship of Minnesota, the first NativeAmerican governor. But while they are hunting on the most dangerous spot, Tricksters Point, Cork comes upon his friend with an arrow shot to his heart. His friend asks him not to go for help but to stay with him, so he sits with his friend for three hours while he is dying. Because he didnt try to go for help in that three-hour time, and because the arrow that was shot into his friend is made exactly the way he makes his own arrows, Cork is the prime suspect for the murder. So, in order to make sure he isnt arrested for the crime, and because this man was a friend from his past, he begins his own investigation to find the murderer. These books just keep getting better. It will be one of my top mysteries of the year with many twists and turns and surprises, and a visit with his friend, Henry, the medicine man. Very good. loved it, but... What made the experience of listening to Trickster's Point the most enjoyable? I love WKK and this series. But...it took some getting used to David Chandler in the beginning with the first few books. Then as soon as I've come to terms with him, Buck Schirmer is thrown in there and changing the pronunciations of the Ojibwe words.

A Rage in Harlem Audiobook by Chester Himes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chester Himes) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:55:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rage in Harlem Subtitle: A Grave Digger & Coffin Ed Novel Author: Chester Himes Narrator: Samuel L. Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 614 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Fiction, 2013 Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Star Wars films), fresh off the success of his uproarious, Audie-nominated performance of the mock childrens book Go the F**k to Sleep, delivers a swaggering, darkly-humored rendering of Chester Himes classic first novel. Himes, described by The Sunday Times as the greatest find in American crime fiction since Raymond Chandler, was no stranger to the world of crime: in his late teens and early 20s, he served 7 years in the Ohio State Penitentiary for armed robbery, the confession to which was beaten out of him by the police. He delivers the tale of his hopelessly naïve hero suddenly finding himself on the run from a hypocritical and far-from-heroic police force with lurid violence and brutal humor. There is no voice better than Mr. Jacksons to narrate this hardboiled story of love and crime, set in a richly imagined, mid-20th century Harlem. Members Reviews: A Visit to Another Era An astonishing experience for a suburban white woman, to be transported to Harlem in the 1950s, and Himes (whom I'd heard of, but never read before) made it an unforgettable trip. The story is deliciously convoluted and the characters are perfectly presented, universal figures, yet each utterly one of a kind. I was a little confused at first, because the lead characters in the series appear more than halfway through the story, and appear as secondary characters. This was Himes's first in the series, so perhaps he didn't realize he would use them again at the time he wrote it. What set the whole thing sizzling was Samuel L. Jackson's extraordinary, sharp and loving performance, making each character uniquely memorable. I can't say enough about how much his power and enthusiasm got me sucked into the story completely. Hardboiled Goodness I'd heard of Chester Himes's Harlem Cycle before, but if it hadn't been for this new "A-List" collection and Samuel L. Jackson's narration, it might have been a while yet before I'd gotten around to this series. Taking place in Harlem, the story revolves around a naive man called Jackson who, when we first meet him, gets taken in by a team of fraudsters who convince him they can "raise" denominations of 10 dollars into 100 dollar bills. There's plenty of humour there, which combines well with the otherwise hardboiled world of gangsterism, drugs and violence. Not for the faint of heart, but deeply satisfying if you like your mysteries served up on the tough side. Go the f--k to Audible and get this now! You don't have to be a connoisseur of noir thrillers to enjoy this fast-paced tale of love and greed in 1950s Harlem. Even though my only exposure to Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler is via Humphrey Bogart, I could immediately see the parallels between those stories and this one, albeit A Rage in Harlem features an all-black cast of characters. And they are every bit as strange and memorable as the Fat Man or Joel Cairo or Vivien Rutledge.

The Mephisto Club Audiobook by Tess Gerritsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tess Gerritsen) — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:09:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mephisto Club Subtitle: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel Author: Tess Gerritsen Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1162 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: PECCAVI. The Latin word is scrawled in blood at the scene of a young woman's brutal murder: I HAVE SINNED. It's a chilling Christmas greeting for Boston medical examiner Maura Isles and Detective Jane Rizzoli, who swiftly link the victim to controversial celebrity psychiatrist Joyce O'Donnell, Jane's professional nemesis and a member of a sinister cabal called the Mephisto Club. On top of Beacon Hill, the club's acolytes devote themselves to the analysis of evil: Can it be explained by science? Does it have a physical presence? Do demons walk the earth? Drawing on a wealth of dark historical data and mysterious religious symbolism, the Mephisto scholars aim to prove a startling theory: that Satan himself exists among us. With the grisly appearance of a corpse on their doorstep, it's clear that someone, or something, is indeed prowling the city. The members of the club begin to fear the very subject of their study. Could this maniacal killer be one of their own, or have they inadvertently summoned an evil entity from the darkness? Delving deep into the most baffling and unusual case of their careers, Maura and Jane embark on a terrifying journey to the very heart of evil, where they encounter a malevolent foe more dangerous than any they have ever faced...one whose work is only just beginning. Critic Reviews: "Deftly plotted." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Must Read I always enjoy this series of books and wasn't disappointed here either. It was interesting enough to keep me going with the unabridged version because there were so many details and events. It's one I will keep in my library to listen to again later. A fun mystery... This was fun to listen to, but its certainly not a classic. It has a real soap opera feel to it. If it were made into a movie it would be destined for the Lifetime Channel. Great pacing, dark, wonderful narrator This was my first Tess Gerritsen, and I enjoyed it. The Mephisto Club's members search for actual evil in the form of Nephilim, the descendants of fallen angels and man, inspired by the book of Enoch. The main characters were well developed, and the plots were very well paced. I had two main issues with the book. First, even though most of the plot lines were wrapping up quite nicely, the ending was too abrupt. Second, the scholars that were consulted dragged out everything they were saying, and while this could arguably have been character choices, all of the scholars consulted did it, so these parts felt like info dumps from cardboard cut outs. Thankfully, the main characters didn't consult them often, and the story took over. Fast paced, well plotted, great narrator. Yawn Long slow moving story lines that didn't go anywhere. Difficult to follow characters through narration. Plodding. Praise when praise is due I am often critical of the many audio books I have listened to over the years.... critical in the negative sense. So my praise of this story and author is significant for myself if no one else. The story was very intricately woven into a very believable suspense yarn. The "weaving" of anthropological myths or truths was very appealing and gave substance to the story. I unequivocally state that it gave me as much enjoyment as the Da Vinci Code and believe we will see the story in cinematic format.

Give Up the Ghost Audiobook by Juliet Blackwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliet Blackwell) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:16:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Give Up the Ghost Subtitle: Haunted Home Renovation Series #6 Author: Juliet Blackwell Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: San Francisco millionaire Andrew Stirling wants to sell his Victorian mansion, but ghostly music, the squeaking of a long-disappeared weathervane, and an angry ghost keep running off potential buyers. After a famous psychic is called in, she informs the Stirlings that their multimillion-dollar renovations to "update" the home have left its resident ghost extremely agitated. So contractor Mel Turner is engaged to track down and replace some of the original features of the house. But when the beautiful psychic is found stabbed, it appears that someone had a very human motive for murder. Now Mel must use her ghost whispering gift to uncover the secrets of the haunted house on the hill and her sleuthing skills to catch a killer. Members Reviews: Funny! Several laugh out loud moments, excellent murder mystery, with a twist, ghosts! Xe Sands brings it to life. Fully enjoyed this book. I just wish I would have started from the first of the haunted house renovations series. I am now working my way back, but its OK I'm enjoying them too. Best book in the entire series! This story kept my complete attention from beginning to end. The setting is an old 4-story mansion in San Francisco that has been remodeled into a "modern monstrosity". A grumpy ghost, classical music, secret passageways and disembodied voices send potential buyers of the $29 million property running from the house vowing never to return. The very wealthy owner, and his heirs, are all desperate to sell and Mel is asked to hunt down as much of the original architectural pieces as possible in hopes of appeasing the grumpy ghost. During her investigation into the home, Mel finds the murdered body of a very beautiful woman. Standing over the deceased is her oh so handsome brother. Could the brother, or a member of the wealthy family have had a reason to kill this beautiful woman? On top of that, two more ghosts are present in this story. One is haunting friends of Mel and one is...well, I won't spoil that part of the story for you. I will say that the ending of the book surprised me, yet delighted me at the same time. Xe Sands did a marvelous job narrating the book and I look forward the Haunted Home Renovation story! Not great literature but sure is a fun read Could not wait to get my hands on another Juliet Blackwell book and was NOT disappointed. Its not great literature but sure is a fun read and another exciting ghost story with both interesting and believable characters. Mel Turner is a General Contractor who renovates Victorian houses and along the way removes their ghosts. This particular house has some surprises and not JUST the gaudy modernizations made by the current owner. (Now, those I had a hard time swallowing. Who would buy a Victorian house and remodel it THAT much?) That aside, it is still a fun whodunit. I hate to admit it but I picked the wrong person. Better and Better! This series just gets better and better. It seems odd to assign 5 stars to such light lit, but the stars are my measure of the pleasure this delightful author delivers time and time again! The best of the series so far. Juliet Blackwell has a way with words that develops a character in the reader's mind.

Wedding Cake Murder Audiobook by Joanne Fluke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joanne Fluke) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:17:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wedding Cake Murder Subtitle: Hannah Swensen, Book 19 Author: Joanne Fluke Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 377 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Everyone in Lake Eden, Minnesota, may have had their doubts, but at long last, Hannah Swensen is getting married! Hannah is thrilled to be marrying Ross Barton, her college crush. And her excitement only grows when she learns he'll be able to join her on her trip to New York City for the Food Channel's dessert chef contest. They get a taste of the Big Apple before Hannah wins the Hometown Challenge and the producers bring all the contestants to Lake Eden to tape the remainder of the show. It's nerve-wracking enough being judged by Alain Duquesne, a celebrity chef with a nasty reputation. But it's even more chilling to find him stabbed to death in the Lake Eden Inn's walk-in cooler - before he's even had a chance to taste Hannah's Butterscotch Sugar Cookies! Now Hannah has not only lost her advantage, she'll have to solve a mystery with more layers than a five-tiered wedding cake. Members Reviews: Extremely disappointing After reading these books for more than a decade, I'm sorry to say I'm very disappointed in this twist in the story line. not one of the better story lines the dialogue in this was also pretty weak. more like simple banter back and forth than the usual easy but interesting conversation between Hannah and her family and friends. Disappointing Any additional comments? I've enjoyed this series of books, but the last two have been disappointing. I didn't like the turn that the story line took. I even dozed off during this one. the story was good I enjoyed the plot was a good plot but Hannah is always made to look irresponsible when confronting the murderers. you would think by now she would know to take someone with her! Not the best one of the series by far I've read all of the books in the series but I really haven't enjoyed the last few. I think Hannah has gotten a little boring and even her marriage to Ross hasn't helped.

The Laundry Hag's Christmas Rental Audiobook by Jennifer L. Hart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer L. Hart) — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:01:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Laundry Hag's Christmas Rental Author: Jennifer L. Hart Narrator: Suzanne Cerreta Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-15 Publisher: Author Jennifer L. Hart Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: There's more Maggie to love as pregnancy expands her waistline and shortens her temper. And now the hag has to deal with the holidays too? If this is the most wonderful time of the year, somebody goofed. Jackie Parker's marriage is on the rocks, and we're not talking ice here. 'Tis the season for a happy family, but Jackie just wants to ride this Christmas out alone with her dog, her monkey and her remote control. Unfortunately the Dark Prince has other plans. Miami is a hotbed of criminal activity, but no one expects to be robbed by Santa himself! With the big jolly man in the bright red suit doing a few B&Es in the neighborhood, Maggie's vacation is soon swapped out for a criminal investigation. And she's teaming up with a new neurotic partner. Holiday hilarity ensues when Damaged Goods and the Laundry Hag join forces for a takedown you won't want to miss! Members Reviews: Another in a great series by J Hart! Love this. author. One of the best! Hard to put down once I start. Can't wait to start the next!! Hart Disappoints I found Jennifer Hart through Devil in the Junior League, one of my favorite books. I enjoy her Pasta Shop series and, usually, her Laundry Hag series. But I hate this crossover book. When I realized that it was a crossover, I decided to listen to the Damaged Goods books before listening to Christmas Rental, so that I would know the characters from Miami. Big mistake. The 1st Damaged Goods book was okay, mildly annoying. I couldn't finish the 2nd one, and returned the 3rd one without ever downloading it. By the middle of the 2nd Damaged Goods book, I loathed the main character, Jackie, and her brother in law, Logan. Unfortunately, this Christmas Rental book seems to be more about Jackie and Logan than about the Laundry Hag. I won't even be able to finish listening to his book. I really don't understand the hard turn Jennifer Hart has taken with these Miami characters & story. I feel like I'm listening to a cheesy fan-fic writer casting herself as a character in her own romantic fantasy. Great Entertainment Can't wait for future installments of the Laundry Hag ! Combining these two separate series prime characters into one book was Great. Anyone who likes reading/listening to who dunnits will love The Laundry Hag!

The Competition Audiobook by Marcia Clark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcia Clark) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 07:55:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Competition Author: Marcia Clark Narrator: January LaVoy Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 296 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In Marcia Clark's most electrifying thriller yet, Los Angeles District Attorney Rachel Knight investigates a horrifying high school massacre. A Columbine-style shooting at a high school in the San Fernando Valley has left a community shaken to its core. Two students are identified as the killers. Both are dead, believed to have committed a mutual suicide. In the aftermath of the shooting, LA Special Trials prosecutor Rachel Knight teams up with her best girlfriend, LAPD detective Bailey Keller. As Rachel and Bailey interview students at the high school, they realize that the facts don't add up. Could it be that the students suspected of being the shooters are actually victims? And if so, does that mean that the real killers are still on the loose? A dramatic leap forward in Marcia Clark's highly acclaimed Rachel Knight series, The Competition is an unforgettable story that will stay with listeners long after the book ends. Members Reviews: Excellent novel! Marcia Clark has written an excellent story with interesting and believable characters. The narrator did a good job with this audiobook. Amazing! Where does The Competition rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It is up there! Definitely top 10 (and I have listened to A LOT of audiobooks) What did you like best about this story? I like the concept behind the story and how it was presented. The first chapter was really hard to get through, which I did not expect, but it hit very close to home. I almost had to stop listening to it. But then how the rest unfurled. It was amazing! Such incredible writing. Have you listened to any of January LaVoys other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to any of the other ones, but I might start. There were some things in this book that I felt like were just catch up for people who had never read the other books. I dont know if those other story lines would interest me much. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes! Definitely. Any additional comments? I felt the end was rushed. That is the ONLY downside. I don't want to say too much without ruining it, but I do not like where the book ended. And the epilogue seemed excessive and unnecessary. Gripping There has been a mass murder at a high school. L.A. prosecutor Rachel Knight has been called to the scene by L. A. detective Bailey Keller. At first it is thought the two killers killed each other but soon the police realize they may have two or more killers on the loose and threatening to commit even more mass killings. The book is well written, intelligent, and it kept me reading late into the night. The story comes right out of the headlines. Clark does a good job with various plots threads, keeping suspense high. Every time I think I know how this will end Clark sends me down another path. The author tends to focus more on the psychology behind a mass shooting with Keller and Knight in frequent meetings with the two consulting police psychologist. I know I have made this comment in the other books in this series, but I question why the prosecutor is acting as a detective. I do realize the Marcia Clarke was a well known prosecutor and knows the job. But in real life, does the prosecutor perform the detective role to this extent? If you enjoy a good mystery this is a book for you.

Impulse Audiobook by Catherine Coulter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Coulter) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:35:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Impulse Author: Catherine Coulter Narrator: Renee Raudman, Paul Costanzo Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Dear Listener: Impulse is an exciting mystery of suspense that first came out in 1990. Ive done a bit of rewriting and updated it. Now, I want you to get ready. Rafaella Holland, a Pulitzer Prize winner, now a journalist for the Boston Tribune, discovers from her comatose mothers journals that her "real" father is Dominick Giovanni, a wealthy, very powerful arms dealer who lives and runs his operations from his own private island compound in the Caribbean. She wants revenge for what he did to her mother. She wants to gather enough proof to send him to prison for the rest of his miserable life. Marcus Devlin manages the resort on Giovannis Island, a private playground for the wealthy and powerful. Hes very good at what he does, but Rafaella wonders if hes really what he seems. Then someone tries to kill Dominick Giovanni. Who? Then someone tries to kill Rafaella and Marcus. Why? As Rafaella and Marcus grow closer, events threaten to spin out of control when their small world on Giovannis Island starts to implode. Do try Impulse if you missed it when it first came out. Let me know if you figure out who is trying to kill Giovanni before you reach the end. E-mail me at ReadMoi@aol.com or write me at P.O. Box 17, Mill Valley, CA 94942. - Catherine Coulter Members Reviews: Excelllent Adventure in Listening For me this was an excellent,unexpected, suspense filled audio book experience. The characters were well defined, the narrators amazing. No cardboard cut out characters here. The male villians in this are truly creepy. Not the usual "brutal, obvious villians you may hear in other books but these are the kinds of rich, mobster types that I sincerely hope I never meet. They have no remorse and totally justify how they treat women. (Nope it may not be what you think). This had everything, a strong female lead (like this is a movie or a play, sounded like it to me) good romance, sexy scenes, action and adventure. If you enjoy staying on the edge of your seat....listen to this one. Not Coulter best. What did you like best about Impulse? What did you like least? The performance was poor and kept the story from being enjoyable. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The "who-dunit" part was great. Kept me guessing to the very end. Would you be willing to try another one of Renee Raudman and Paul Costanzo s performances? Maybe Renee Raudman but not Paul Costanzo. Was Impulse worth the listening time? Not really. Hang in There This book started out really slow. Had to re-start it twice but hand with it. It gets really good once you get past the first few hours. Impulse I clearly enjoyed this book and the ending was truly unexpected. Brilliant and funny! too much graphic sex your story didnt need it! I like the story but was continuesly fast forwarding through the sex. it wasn't necessary!

Death of a Dreamer Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:49:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death of a Dreamer Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 294 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: But it looks as if Effie Garrand has come to stay. When local constable Hamish Macbeth calls on her, he is amazed to find the small woman still in residence after a particularly hideous winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself and everyone else that local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her, and that they are engaged. After a huge fight with Jock, Effie is found in the mountains, poisoned by hemlock. Now, it's up to Hamish to find the dreamer's killer before any more nightmares unfold. Critic Reviews: "Beaton's flawless 21st installment in her popular Hamish Macbeth series...boasts amusing local color and singularly savvy sleuthing." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: My Favorite So Far! The murder plots in these books are far fetched but to me they are becoming secondary to the personal aspects - Hamish as he develops in self awareness about how he relates to women. I wish he and Elspeth would get together but I think Hamish's attraction to Priscilla will always interfere - he is safe with her because she has even more of an aversion to intimacy than he does. A warm and welcome place I just love M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series! I can't get enough of them. I've read them all and I love the audio books as well. Death of a Dreamer is not a disappointment if you love Hamish. Yep, a good one Excellent narration, story, and character development. You will be in Scotland and enjoy the people and environment as the mystery evolves and gives up its secrets. I am difficult to please, but this one is superb. Very enjoyable I wanted some lovely escapist fun and this one was perfect. It had enough depth to be interesting, but without becoming painfully real. Most of the bad guys got their comeuppance in the end, which is great or 'grand', as Hamish would say. Hamish has women all around him and none of them changing his life much at all, which was fun. The real constants are his pets and his work. What a fun listen this was! Graeme Malcolm is the perfect narrator for M.C. Beaton's series about Hamish McBeth--the Highlands Constable who will go to any length to avoid getting a promotion, so he can stay in his beloved town, with his friends and pets. This is a clever series, since Hamish is actually both very smart and clever, but cannot (or will not) cooperate with his higher ups, and operates according to his own instincts to solve crimes. In this episode, he is working on the murder of an artist who dies mysteriously after telling folks she will be married to a man who insists he didn't propose to her. There is a side parallel story going in in which the bachelor Hamish struggles to deal with several women who have various levels of interest in him (along with a new female assistant) and manages to get himself into tricky situations with them. If you were to put cozy mysteries on a spectrum of excellence, these would come out on top every time. They are always fun to listen to, and this one may have been one of Beaton's best in the series.

Sticks and Scones Audiobook by Diane Mott Davidson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Mott Davidson) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:23:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sticks and Scones Author: Diane Mott Davidson Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 144 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Diane Mott Davidsons New York Times best-selling novels are gourmet fare for mystery lovers. Recipes for such delicacies as "911 Chocolate Emergency Cookies" and "Damson-in-Distress Plum Tart" make Sticks & Scones especially delightful. Catering Elizabethan fare to Aspen Meadows elite at an authentic castle brought from England is a dream come true for Goldy. But the day of the luncheon, Goldy is rudely awakened by a shotgun blast through her living room window. As the day goes on, she finds a murder victim floating in a stream on castle property, watches someone close to her get shot, and begins to see the ghost that haunts the castle. Instead of a welcome opportunity, this job has suddenly become a waking nightmare. Award-winning narrator Barbara Rosenblat adds an exciting zest to Goldys misadventures. Listeners go wide-eyed and willingly into a mystery that builds suspense to the last moment. Members Reviews: Another great book with Goldie! The Goldie cooking mysteries is one of my all time favorite series. This book is another in the line of great reads (or listens)! Lots of twists and turns keeps the listener/reader guessing until the end. I highly recommend. good book this book didn't make much sence. the plot kept you guessing, but only because you know the killer from the onset. the plot twists were confussing and not needed. after each twist, only one person remained a suspect. with a cop in the house, the whole affair could have been resolved much faster, but then how could the main character stumble into the hero role? the narrator brought the characters to life. My Favorite Have read whole series and this is my favorite ..lots of twists and turns and ghosts Tasty Good plot line. Characters are fleshed out well. Narrator has good pace. Recipes are wonderful to make. A Delightful Listen! If you could sum up Sticks and Scones in three words, what would they be? A delightful mystery. (that's not fair, I have so much more to say, LOL) What was one of the most memorable moments of Sticks and Scones? There were so many great scenes, but I really loved the last scene where Goldy is running from her assailant and ends up jumping in the moat, then slogging through the snow to find help. Great action! Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblats other performances before? How does this one compare? No, but I must say this woman has a great deal of talent! Her accents were outstanding, her voices all different, I absolutely loved her voice and interpretations. I loved the accent she used for Suki (sp?), the wife of the castle owner. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Tom and Goldy finally talked about the elephant in the room - Tom's old girlfriend. Any additional comments? This was my first Goldy Schultz mystery, and I really enjoyed it. I didn't care for the recipes, however, since they seemed very unhealthy and fattening! Made me want to go off my diet, which is bad for a diabetic, LOL. But it was fun cooking alongside Goldy, regardless. ;o)

Even If It Kills Her Audiobook by Kate White

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate White) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 08:00:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Even If It Kills Her Author: Kate White Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Like many 30-somethings, Bailey Weggins has a few regrets. But when she runs into Jillian, her former college roommate, she comes face to face with her biggest regret yet. For more than 10 years, Bailey has felt guilty for not staying in communication with Jillian after her family was murdered during their sophomore year and Jillian had to leave school. But now that the man accused of the murders has been cleared of the crime, the real killer is walking free, and Jillian is desperate for Bailey's help securing justice for her family. As the two women return to Jillian's childhood town to investigate, secrets from Jillian's past begin to surface. And it doesn't take long before they learn that not everyone is happy with their sleuthing - not the local police, not family friends, and certainly not the true killer. With someone watching their every move, Bailey and Jillian must decide how much they are willing to risk to uncover what happened that terrifying night. Members Reviews: Fairly good story but didn't love narration I enjoyed the majority of the story (however the end was a little bit too far fetched for my liking) but there were aspects of the narration that bothered me. The voices for Bailey's boyfriend Beau and for Gillian were extremely irritating. The "Boston accent" that was used was unbelievable for 2 reasons.... 1. it was extremely off 2. the vast majority of people living in the Berkshires would not have a Boston accent Excellent book! Great mystery book! This book kept me on toes. Could not put the book down! Great Story I got pulled in to the story and just when I thought I knew what was going on and who was responsible... plot twist. Found myself listening every chance I could get.

Killer in High Heels Audiobook by Gemma Halliday

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gemma Halliday) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:17:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer in High Heels Author: Gemma Halliday Narrator: Caroline Shaffer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 258 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: L.A. shoe designer Maddie Springer hasn't seen her father since he reportedly ran off to Las Vegas with a showgirl named Lola. So she's shocked when he leaves a desperate plea for help on her answering machine - ending in a loud bang. Gunshot? Car backfire? Never one to leave her curiosity unsatisfied, Maddie straps on her stilettos, and along with her trigger-happy best friend, makes tracks for Sin City in search of her MIA dad. Maddie hits the jackpot, all right. She finds not only her dad, but also a handful of aging drag queens, an organized crime ring smuggling fake Prada pumps, and one relentless killer. Plus, it seems the LAPD's sexiest cop is doing a little Vegas moonlighting of his own. In a town where odds are everything, Maddie bets it all on her ability to out-step a vicious murderer. She just hopes her gamble pays off ... before her own luck runs out. Critic Reviews: "This amusing whodunit scores big. Maddie's winning return, with her bold comical voice and knack for thinking fast on her strappy slingbacks, will elicit cheers from fans of the growing chick mystery field." (Publishers Weekly) "Blending romance and humor, Maddie and her madcap friends are an enjoyable treat." (Parkersburg Sentinel) "Killer in High Heels is packing with action, hilarity, danger, almost-sex, and fashion wows and woes. Gemma Halliday gives the reader nothing but pure indulgence and fabulous fun!" (Once Upon a Romance) Members Reviews: Gangsters in Drag in Vegas Maddie and her strange troop of wackos take Las Vegas and were she real, Vegas wouldn't ever recover. Totally overblown madcap writing left me in the dust. This is it for Maddie and I-I thought she and Ramirez were going to actually have successful sex but Maddie freaked out because she had on old panties and hadn't shaved her legs so...no sex. Totally unrealistic, totally juvenile, I'm totally out of here. Bye Maddie...I'm done. Mental forehead smack! CAN'T READ THESE ANYMORE!! "Mental forehead smack", "I'm not ashamed to say" that I "soooo" can't read any more of these books!!! It's actually a real shame because these books have so much potential to be fun with a little touch of "who dunnit" but I got to the point when I knew she was going to say "mental forehead smack" and would cringe knowing it was coming. It was incredibly annoying! I'm also curious to know how many times this author used any variation of "to say"... "I'm happy to say", I'm not ashamed to say", "I'm ashamed to say", "I'm embarassed me to say". If it was not at least 50 times in this book, I'd be shocked. And the same goes for the word "soooo". "I am "soooo" not going in there", "Ramirez is going to be "soooo" not happy with me", "this is sooo not working out the way I thought it would"....

Blood Shot Audiobook by Sara Paretsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sara Paretsky) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:28:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Shot Subtitle: V.I. Warshawski, Book 5 Author: Sara Paretsky Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 141 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: V.I. Warshawski isn't crazy about going back to her old south Chicago neighborhood, but a promise is something she always keeps. Caroline, a childhood friend, has a dying mother and a problem - after 25 years she wants V.I. to find the father she never knew. But when V.I. starts probing into the past, she not only finds out where all the bodies are buried - she stumbles onto a very new corpse. Now she's stirring up a deadly mix of big business and chemical corruption that may become a toxic shock to a snooper who knows too much. Members Reviews: What I like about Paretsky is at its best Each character, the growing and changing relationships of VI, how VI came to be who she is, and how other significant characters came to be who they are, are all the fodder of this novel. I can't imagine it being better.Sadly, I think I have listened to all of her books. I love the audio performances, and what I love most is the most evident in this one. Perhaps it is a bit over the top in its final action scene, but I didn't care, because I can listen to this performance of this particular book and be completely and totally captivated. If only there were more of these. exciting action Blood shot is book five in the Sara Paretskys V. I. Warshawski series. V.I. is an attorney turned private investigator in Chicago. In this book Paretsky gives us a tour of Chicago with all the sights, sounds, smells and history of Chicagos South side. This book was written in 1989 when computers were just starting to be common place but cell phones were rare and expensive. V.I. is hunting for phone booths while searching for change and is using a word processor in her office. Vic returns to the South side to her high school basketball teams 20th re-union of winning the championship as the current team is on the brink of winning. Carolyn who had lived next door to Vic wants her to find out who her father was. Carolyns mother is dying of kidney cancer. She had worked all her life at the local Xerxine plant. In hunting for men her mother knew from work Vic finds many have died of kidney or liver cancer and discovers how toxic Xerxine is. The author juggles wisecracks, tenderness, and grit in a fast pace action filled story. Paretsky always has created great characters and this book is no exception. The book has a great plot and numerous sub plots that keep the readers on their toes. Susan Ericksen does an excellent job narrating the book. Good story, holds up well, narrator not my style As a fan of the VI Warshowski series in print, i did enjoy the story overall. There were a couple of instances of lazy research, such as a scene in which the main character feeds grapes to her dog (well known that they cause kidney failure in canines), that just struck me as cheating, but I'm a harsh editor, I suppose. The narrator, however, was very harsh and brusque in her delivery and everyone sounded angry all the time. Would have preferred more variation in tone and cadence to even our the rough edges. Who's Your Daddy?? Where does Blood Shot rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Well considering Jance, Robb, Patterson, Cornwell, Stout, and so many other great writers, this book's rank from excellent #10 to poor #1.....#3 How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Sometimes too many words ruin a good story.

The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection Audiobook by Alexander McCall Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:34:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection Subtitle: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Number 13 Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1017 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Alexander McCall Smiths No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series has become a worldwide phenomenon thanks to the appeal of endearing protagonist Precious Ramotswe and the authors charmingly quirky prose. In this 13th installment, Mma Ramotswes attention is focused on a pesky disciplinary problem at her adopted daughters school - while Grace Makutsi adjusts to wedded bliss and the famed Clovis Andersen arrives in Botswana looking for more than bush tea. Members Reviews: This series + this narrater = great entertainment This series is best enjoyed with a really good narrator and Lisette Lecat is that. Her reading brings the characters to life. Since there are many unfamiliar places and names in Botswana hearing them pronounced correctly contributes to the enjoyment of these books. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series is not "serious literature" but it is great fun and very entertaining. The characters are engaging and the insight into the day to day lives of "ordinary" people in Botswana is interesting. This book is the latest in the series and does not disappoint. I would recommend starting to listen to the series from the beginning since there are many references to events and people from the earlier books, so knowing some of the background of the characters does add to the enjoyment. It is like visiting old friends from far away. No. 13 in the No. 1 Ladies Detectives. In this 13th installment of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, MMa Ramotswe and MMa Makutsi have lots of problems to solve. One of the apprentices of the car repair takes on extra work from a friend for money, and it turns out he is working on stolen cars. Both he and his friend are arrested, and the apprentice turns out to have a very bad lawyer. MMa Ramotswe must help him find his way out of this problem. Then the matron of the orphanage is dismissed from service because the board of directors wants to build a new kitchen instead of each little house having its own kitchen and housemother, and she opposes this change. Mma Ramotswe investigates to find out what really is going on with the board, (shady business to be sure) and to help the matron get her job back. And Mma Makutsi and her newly wed husband are building a house, but theres something a little shady about the builder. And finally, Clovis Anderson, whose book on private detection both women have memorized to help them in their investigations, comes to Botswana coincidentally, (thats a little hard to swallow but for these books Ill suspend disbelief) and helps them with the investigations already mentioned, and they, and we find out about Clovis Anderson. Its the warmthand humor in these books that makes them so wonderful. And no one could read them better than Lisette Legat. Her pace may be too slow for some, (it normally would be for me), but the pace fits the books and the slower pace of Botswana. These are books that make you feel good, unusual for mysteries. Another gem Where does The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Whenever there is a new book in the series from the #1 Ladies' Detective Agency I jump on buying it. This is such a charming series with characters that I have grown to love and almost think of as real.

Eeny Meeny Audiobook by M. J. Arlidge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. J. Arlidge) — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:34:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eeny Meeny Subtitle: A Detective Helen Grace Thriller Author: M. J. Arlidge Narrator: Annie Aldington, Elizabeth Bower, Lucy Gaskell, Nigel Pilkington Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 282 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The international best seller that "grabs the reader by the throat" (Crime Time). First in the new series featuring Detective Inspector Helen Grace. Two people are abducted, imprisoned, and left with a gun. As hunger and thirst set in, only one walks away alive. It's a game more twisted than any Detective Inspector Helen Grace has ever seen. If she hadn't spoken with the shattered survivors herself, she almost wouldn't believe them. Helen is familiar with the dark sides of human nature, including her own, but this case - with its seemingly random victims - has her baffled. But as more people go missing, nothing will be more terrifying than when it all starts making sense.... Members Reviews: Loved EVERYTHING about it! The story was fascinating and the narrators were awesome...really enjoy the "reality" in their voices...Can't wait for more from this author! Not Super Impressed I wasn't in love with this book. The back made it seem like everything was going to be so twisted and it was but not really. I felt disconnected from the characters and didn't see much growth throughout the story. I MIGHT read the next one. Utterly Dislikeable I wish I could pinpoint exactly what bothered me so much about this book . I think the problem is there were so many things that bothered me, I cannot boil them down into a single concise reason. I will start with the primary narrator. While she calmed down as the book progressed, she started out so enthusiastic and overly dramatic that I couldn't get into the mind set of a serious, dark piece of fiction. I admit I like my audiobooks read to me by someone with an easy to listen to voice that seems to fit the mood of the book. I do not like them dramatized and if the narrator of the book is perky and enthusiastic, then the mood of the book better be as well. Next, if you are writing a book that you intend to be the first in a series focusing on a single character, then you need to introduce a character that readers want to know more about. They don't necessarily have to love or even like them. But they have to be curious enough about what happen's next in that characters life so they want to read the next book. Unfortunately, I not only didn't love or like Helen Grace, I thought she was a one-dimensional caricature of every shallow but beautiful policewoman I've ever seen on any TV show. Once I learned that the author had a background writing for television his description of his heroine made sense. He created a character that might look good, but lacked any substance what so ever. She wasn't a tortured soul. She wasn't compassionate, She wasn't tough. She was a lousy manager. She wasn't brilliant. She was a pretty bad detective and a very boring character. She did ride a motorcycle and engaged in mild S&M. Unfortunately those two "facts" aren't nearly enough to make her interesting. I cannot imagine reading another book about her. The plot line wasn't terribly inventive and it just kept repeating itself over and over. The only characters less developed and less interesting than the victims of the crimes was Helen Grace. And the author had real difficulty with his timeline.

The Evil Inside Audiobook by Heather Graham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heather Graham) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:55:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Evil Inside Author: Heather Graham Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 351 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: For as long as it has stood overlooking New Englands jagged coastline, Lexington House has been the witness to madness... and murder. But in recent years the inexplicable malice that once tormented so many has lain as silent as its victims. Until now. A member of the nations foremost paranormal forensic team, Jenna Duffy has made a career out of investigating the inexplicable. Yet nothing could prepare her for the string of slayings once again plaguing Lexington House, or for the chief suspect - a boy barely old enough to drive, much less kill. With the young mans life on the line, Jenna must team up with attorney Samuel Hall to pinpoint who - or what - is taking the lives of those who get too close to the past. But everything they learn brings them closer to the forces of evil stalking this tortured ground. Members Reviews: Not my favorite Read from June 14 to 15, 2012 Read for Fun/Summer Series Read Overall Rating: 3.50 Story Rating: 3.25 Character Rating: 3.75 Audio Rating (not part of the overall review): 3.50 First thought when finished: Not as good as the others but still entertaining! What I Loved: The Team once again brought their A Game! By now they are as much family as friends. They truly treat each other with respect and will go out of their way to help each other. I love that with the exception of one couple that the romances have been outside the team. It has really made it possible for the friendships to shine through. What I liked: Jenna has always been one of my favorite members of the Krewe so it was nice to spend more time with her. Her character has always been the most helpful so it was nice to see her take center stage. What made me go huh?: It took a long time for me to warm up to Sam though part of that had to do with the narration. Audio Review: Usually I am a fan of Luke Daniels but he wasn't great in this book. It might have been because I listened to the Iron Druid series first but Sam sort of sounded like Oberon. That isn't great when one is a dog and the other is a love interest. So I would say read this one, I ended up doing just that about half way through. Final Thought: This was probably the weakest of the 4 books but I still enjoyed it! Great story Really liked the story but the female voices from the male reader didn't fit. Sounded more like Mrs. Doubtfire than a young woman. I love Luke Daniels. Good book excellent book, wonderful performance by Luke Daniels. I am delighted that there are more books in the series Entertaining Interesting and fun to listen to. I'm moving on to the next in the series. Never Disappointed! I love the characters in this series and the story line never fails to keep me interested!

Picked to Die Audiobook by Sheila Connolly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheila Connolly) — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:43:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Picked to Die Subtitle: An Orchard Mystery Author: Sheila Connolly Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The new Orchard Mystery from the New York Times best-selling author of Golden Malicious and Scandal in Skibbereen. A tree is known by its fruit It's harvest time in Granford, Massachusetts, and orchard owner Meg Corey and her fiancé, Seth, are both racing to beat the New England winter. Meg is bringing in her apple crop with a team of workers while Seth is working to restore an old building in the center of town. But when his project is set back due to the unexpected discovery of a skeleton under the building - and, even worse, a young man related to one of Meg's former apple pickers is found dead behind the local feed store - the couple's carefully laid plans are quickly spoiled.... Meg can't help but wonder: Are they just unlucky, or is there something rotten in Granford? If so, she knows she's got to seek out the bad apple before it ruins the whole bunch.... Includes delicious recipes. Members Reviews: Still loving it Sheila Connolly has written another great addition to the Orchard series. She's keeping the stories fresh and I'm still loving them. I've read some reviews that are claiming Robin Miles isn't doing a very good job narrating, I have to disagree with these reviews because I believe Robin is the voice of Meg. Sheila and Robin have once again paired to create another winning audiobook. I highly recommend this book and the entire series to fans of cozy mysteries. always a good listen always love her books, look for all new audio books available. worth the time and the listen Okay This is a good series. It's a bit dry, but it has interesting characters. In this story, Meg got on my nerves a bit because her involvement was a bit of a stretch. The narrator was okay in the beginning, but as the story went on, she seemed to deliver the story in an almost monotone.

Sunset Limited Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:23:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Limited Subtitle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel, Book 10 Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Mark Hammer Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 295 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Detective Dave Robicheaux returns to center stage in an incendiary new novel by James Lee Burke. A gripping tale of racial violence, class warfare, and the sometimes cruel legacy of Southern history, Sunset Limited is a stunning achievement, confirming Burke's place as one of America's premier stylists as well as master storytellers. The 40-year-old crucifixion of a prominent labor leader named Jack Flynn remains an unsolved atrocity that has never been forgotten in New Iberia, Louisiana. When Flynn's daughter, Megan, a photojournalist drawn to controversial subjects, returns to the site of her father's murder, it quickly becomes clear that her family's blood-stained past will not stay buried. Megan gives her old friend Dave Robicheaux a tip about a small-time criminal named Cool Breeze Broussard, scarcely suspecting that the seemingly innocuous case will lead Robicheaux and his partner into the midst of a deadly conspiracy. Combining brilliant prose, crackling suspense, and an exquisite sense of character and place, Sunset Limited is a wrenching tale of historic violence and soiled redemption that reveals one of America's finest novelists at his masterful best. Members Reviews: Narrated by Mark Hammer AND Will Patton? Just finished listening to this--and loved it. However, I am totally confused that both of these actors are listed as narrators. It is Mark Hammer only. What gives? When I read the reviews of this series, I see that very few folks are either/or about these two--some really do NOT like Hammer's accents or pronunciations, so much so that it ruins the book for them. If they purchase this thinking that at some point Will Patton is going to be reading, they will be sorely misled. I hope this will get corrected. I also hope that audible.com will release more of this series in unabridged form. I never fail to enjoy the stories or characters and Mr. Burke's inestimable prose--with only one misstep in narrators (Nick Sullivan)--which is a pretty good record, over all. Toby Belch and Filler? Not Burke's best. Yep, I have liked Streak Robicheaux enough to read ten of his stories to date. Mark Hammer's an important reason. He's among the greatest voices to have worked in this audio media. And yeah, Dave Robicheaux's life and mind are still fascinating as he tries to focus the American South through his very liberal lens where all people of color are noble yet bruised by all white people of affluence who have both inherited and continue to stain their own souls. While there's complexity of plot and character there's no nuance in Burke's judgement of this deep- Louisiana culture. To Burke, there is no New South, except as an irony. Little surprise that Alec Baldwin's been casts as Robicheaux in movies. But in 'Sunset Limited' I began to find what was an engaging eccentricity in Robicheaux's internal monologues to have grown into an oddness bordering upon a distracting contradiction.

Black Cherry Blues Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:15:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Cherry Blues Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Haunted by the memory of his wife's murder and his father's untimely death, ex-New Orleans cop Dave Robicheaux spends his days in a fish-and-tackle business. But when an old friend makes a surprise appearance, Robicheaux finds himself thrust back into the violent world of Mafia goons and wily federal agents. From the Louisiana bayou to Montana's tribal lands, Robicheaux is running from the bottle, a homicide rap, a professional killer and the demons of his past. Rich with fascinating characters and dramatic plot twists, the audio debut of James Lee Burke and his Cajun detective Dave Robicheaux recalls the best of Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe -- tough, complex and thoroughly entertaining. Members Reviews: Abridged Version Leaves Gaps, But Worth Listening I suggest reading the book, then listening to this version. The book is amazing, but the abridged audio version leaves out too many of the strands of the intricate web of the story. That said, The interpretation by Will Patton brings the characters to life in way that your imagination alone, no matter how fertile, cannot. Any opportunity to listen to Will Patton reading the works of James Lee Burke is a rare gift. It is that simple. Enjoy. Great book but shouldn't have been abridged... First off, I absolutely love the Dave Robicheaux novels and Will Patton is a phenomenal narrator! However, there is absolutely no reason for this book to have been abridged. It was way too short and cut out so much important content. It's not like the unabridged versions are really even that long. I just don't get it. Anyway, I've listened to the unabridged version narrated by Mark Hammer and it's very good, but he doesn't bring the character to life like Will Patton. With that being said, I would listen to Mark Hammer any day if it meant I didn't miss out on 2/3rds of a great book. To me, an abridged book feels like watching a "made for tv" movie. You get the meat and potatoes, but miss out on the appetizers, drinks, extra sides, and dessert. Don't sell yourself short by skipping out on the unabridged version. Intensely engaging could not stop listening Will is a phenomenal reader highly recommend. eagerly looking forward to the next one Gripping me again This a continuation of the Dave Robicheaux journey. Again it kept me wanting more. A great detective story great book number 2 I enjoy the pace of this book. There are times when the characters became mixed up because the names are difficult to follow. I would suggest keeping a notepad so that all of the criminals and the good guys stay straight in your head!

A Ticket to the Boneyard Audiobook by Lawrence Block

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:43:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Ticket to the Boneyard Subtitle: A Matthew Scudder Crime Novel, Book 8 Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Matthew Scudder is about to face every cop's worst nightmare: James Leo Motley, psychopath extraordinaire. Twelve years ago Matthew Scudder lied to a jury to put James Leo Motley behind bars. Now the ingenious psychopath is free, and the alcoholic ex-cop turned private investigator must pay dearly for his sins. Friends and former lovers - even strangers unfortunate enough to share Scudder's name - are turning up dead because a vengeful maniac is determined not to rest until he's driven his nemesis back to the bottleand then to the boneyard. Members Reviews: Another Matt Scudder great story... I know am biased : i am firmly convinced that Lawrence Block's Matthew series lays on the the top of the thrillers stories of the past 30 years . I've read all the books in "real time" (i.e. when they were first published) and now i've the pleasure to discover them in an audio format. The books have not aged a bit as Matt Scudder's stories provide what one expects from a great thriller : an intriguing and tense plot, engaging characters , great atmosphere and a tension that builds up as you turn the pages . They are well written , captivating and make you feel a great empathy with the lonely hero , Matt Scudder. Do not miss it ! Fantastic read for a fantastic story. What did you love best about A Ticket to the Boneyard? Block has never failed to impress me with his evolving look at Matt Scudder. So many readers have attempted these books and I've liked them all (Block himself did one and it was pretty good). Joe Barrett might be the best yet. What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Great, subtle accents and a warm, welcoming voice. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes - as it was, I took it to the gym and worked out more than I would have. Narration Irritating Reader makes ALL character sound sinister and Elaine sound foolish. Wish someone else had narrated this very good story. Deep. Insights into human nature and a story you feel strongly for. TOP class Detective fiction ceylon mckinnis hemet, ca love and enjoy the book. recommend reading this book. the story was great, funny, and sort of sad all at the same time. but mat hung in their up to the end and never let go of his Focus.

I Am Half-Sick of Shadows Audiobook by Alan Bradley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:17:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Am Half-Sick of Shadows Subtitle: A Flavia de Luce Novel Author: Alan Bradley Narrator: Jayne Entwistle Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 966 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Its Christmastime, and the precocious Flavia de Lucean eleven-year-old sleuth with a passion for chemistry and a penchant for crime-solvingis tucked away in her laboratory, whipping up a concoction to ensnare Saint Nick. But she is soon distracted when a film crew arrives at Buckshaw, the de Luces decaying English estate, to shoot a movie starring the famed Phyllis Wyvern. Amid a raging blizzard, the entire village of Bishops Lacey gathers at Buckshaw to watch Wyvern perform, yet nobody is prepared for the evenings shocking conclusion: a body found, past midnight, strangled to death with a length of film. But who among the assembled guests would stage such a chilling scene? As the storm worsens and the list of suspects grows, Flavia must use every ounce of sly wit at her disposal to ferret out a killer hidden in plain sight. Critic Reviews: "If ever there was a sleuth whos bold, brilliant, and yes, adorable, its Flavia de Luce. (USA Today) Members Reviews: The Character who brought me back to Cozy Mystery Jayne Entwhistle is the perfect voice for Flavia! These books brought me back to the genre after many years, and what an experience! A series that I immediately had to hear in total, and have given as gifts and recommended so many times. A brilliant setting, interesting characters and charm, not to mention a good mystery make it great. 7 hours goes entirely too fast. Can't Get Enough of this Series! We need more! Flavia de Luce has stolen my heart. I have listened to the entire series and cannot wait for the next installment. Jayne Entwistle does an excellent job of narration. Be sure to listen to these in sequence as you will miss some of the more subtle nuances if you don't. Flavia is still great, but the stories are sliding Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes What does Jayne Entwistle bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She's excellent. I really enjoy her voices. Was I Am Half-Sick of Shadows worth the listening time? sure Any additional comments? the first two Flavia stories were great, but this one just didn't seem to hook me as much. I think it was too much of the same without as much drama. It's a bit of a rerun. He needs Flavia to get into different kinds of trouble. GREAT narrator. It just keeps getting better Jayne Entwistle gives her usual excellent reading in this, the latest Flavia De Luce adventure, it's an ice cold holiday romp as the village of Bishops Lacey and a film company prepare to spend Christmas with De Luces, and with Flavia about, all this company can only lead to murder most foul. An Exciting Christmas Mystery! The stories of the detective skills of Flavia de Luce are fun, thrilling, and comical adventures, and they are brought to life perfectly by Jayne Entwistle. I could not imagine a better narrator for Flavia; she voices her gleeful fascination with poisons and murder exactly as I imagined it. This particular Flavia de Luce novel was no exception, and is filled with family love, vengeance, murder (of course), and holiday cheer! I eagerly await the next Flavia novel!

A Share in Death Audiobook by Deborah Crombie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah Crombie) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:55:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Share in Death Author: Deborah Crombie Narrator: Michael Deehy Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1050 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A week's holiday in a luxurious hotel is just what Scotland Yard's Superintendent Duncan Kincaid needs. But his vacation ends dramatically with the discovery of a dead body in the whirlpool bath. Despite a suspicious lack of cooperation from the local constabulary, Kincaid's keen sense of duty won't allow him to ignore the heinous crime, impelling him to send for his enthusiastic young assistant, Sergeant Gemma James. But the stakes are raised significantly when a second murder occurs, and Kincaid and James find themselves locked in a determined hunt for a fiendish felon looking for fresh blood.... Members Reviews: series readers, start here After buying on this sale, I abandoned it as too cliched a detective tale (James/Rendell wannabe), but after starting another Crombie sale acquisition later in the series, I returned to #1 to better understand the Jenna/Duncan backstory - Glad I did! I just finished # 7 - Each gets stronger as a novel, so if you enjoy minimally violent British-set detection with threads of a developing relationship (no explicit sex), you may enjoy this. I loved Deehey as a narrator, loved Jenny Sterlin when the series adopted her voice (and started incorporating a historical thread in more complex plots), and am really looking forward to the upcoming (early 2013) instalment with Gerard Doyle, once I get to Book 15. Crombie is still not a Rendell or James, but then, I don't always want to think that much. PLEASANTLY SURPRISED Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, it was an interesting story, not so predictable, likable characters, and not twisted gory nightmare material. Have you listened to any of Michael Deehys other performances before? How does this one compare? I think this is my first book with this narrator, very pleasant voice. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I admit i was really looking forward to getting the in the car and seeing how my friends at the time share were doing! Any additional comments? Definitely worth a try, and for me, I'll get more books in this series. 3-1/2 stars This book was enjoyable in a low-key, slow paced kind of way. The whole time I listened I kept thinking it would make a good BBC series. It was short enough to fit into an hour (maybe hour and a half show) and it reminded me of other British mystery series I have seen on TV. Not that that means it wasn't a good book; it was. It just wasn't very quickly paced. Not exactly a page-turner, at least not for me, but I still found myself enjoying my time listening to it. And I was actually surprised by the turn of events at the end, so kudos to Crombie for that. It's nicely narrated (though not stellar) and Kincaid and James have potential so I may try more in the series at some point.. We'll have to see. Christie Style Detective Mystery I bought this first book in the series as a deal for $2 and thought I would give it a try based on all the good reviews. Glad I didn't spend more than that and that the book was short. If you are not a fan of the Agatha Christie style of mysteries, with an ensemble cast of characters and one smart detective and his plucky side kick solving murders, I'd give this a pass. The story was told at a distance--with everyone kept at more than arms length.

Broken Skin Audiobook by Stuart MacBride

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 02:29:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken Skin Subtitle: Logan McRae, Book 3 Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Steve Worsley Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The number one best-selling crime series from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. In this third DS Logan McRae thriller, the Granite City's seedy side is about to be exposed.... A serial rapist is leaving a string of tortured women behind him, but while DS Logan McRae's girlfriend, PC Jackie 'Ball Breaker' Watson, is out acting as bait, he's trying to identify a blood-drenched body dumped outside Accident and Emergency. Logan's investigations suggest someone in the local bondage community has developed a taste for violent death, and he soon finds himself dragged into the twilight world of pornographers, sex-shops and S&M. Meanwhile, the prime suspect in the rape case turns out to be Aberdeen Football Club's star striker. Logan thinks they've got it horribly wrong, but Jackie is convinced the footballer's guilty and she's hell-bent on a conviction at any cost.... Critic Reviews: "Compelling reading...a tribute to MacBride's storytelling skill." (Sunday Telegraph) "Grim, gritty and great fun." (Daily Sport) "Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order." (Mark Billingham) Members Reviews: Slight spoiler, info that is later in the book Does mr. Macbride have children I wonder? I found the story of the 8 year old boy unbelievable and the way they treated that crime. I'm not sure Ivey ever even heard of that type of murder by a child that young. If so, it's handled very differently than I believe they handled it. Of course, I'm in the US... but still locking an 8 year old up until he is 30? I doubt that entire narrative. I hope in the future me. Macbride does more research on child crime. The way they manhandled him etc....sorry I didn't buy it. Not 8. I have a grandson 8 years old. I know what they are capable of. Certainly not this kind of crime.even IF he could we don't treat children like adult criminals...he was even a teen. As anyone who has read mr macbride knows these are great books. Don't hesitate because of minor flaws. I just wanted to point that out because it bothered me. Otherwise great narration, fascinating story. Enjoy. Another great one. Gruesome at times but a fabulous read. The characters are quite interesting and the black humor had me chuckling aloud. I enjoy this series and the narration is perfect. I'm only sorry the next book in the series isn't available at Audible for another few weeks. I have it pre-ordered. Simply Brilliant I believe this is my favourite book so far. Logan and Detective Steele are great characters. Would definitely recommend this book. You won't put it down Always a great read (listen) Another great Logan McRae story from the brilliant mind of Stuart MacBride, well recommended to anyone Still not as good as the first book The narration was excellent and I enjoyed listening to the book, however I had some reservations about this book. The characters have become more extreme and less believable in each book.

Cruel Winter Audiobook by Sheila Connolly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheila Connolly) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 10:06:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cruel Winter Subtitle: A County Cork Mystery Author: Sheila Connolly Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Snow is a rarity in Maura Donovan's small village in County Cork, Ireland, so she wasn't sure what to expect when a major snowstorm rolled in around Sullivan's pub. But now she's stranded in a bar full of patrons - and a suspected killer in a long-ago murder. Maura's been in Ireland less than a year and hasn't heard about the decades-old unsolved crime that took place nearby, let alone the infamous suspect, Diane Caldwell. But the locals have, and they're not happy to be trapped with her. Diane, meanwhile, seeks to set the record straight, asserting her innocence after all this time. And since no one is going anywhere in the storm, Maura encourages Diane to share her side of the story, which she'd never had a chance to do in court. Over the next few hours, the informal court in Sullivan's reviews the facts and theories about the case - and comes to some surprising conclusions. But is it enough to convince the police to take a new look at an old case? A clever spin on the classic locked-room mystery, Cruel Winter, the fifth in New York Times best-selling author Sheila Connolly's series, will delight fans of the Emerald Isle. Members Reviews: Not up to Sheila Connolly's usual standard This audio book is 7 & 1/2 hours long. Unfortunately, there were only about 2 hours of story here. The author starts with a storm and a mysterious woman in the bar. Then she proceeds to tell the woman's story over, and over, and over and over again. I got so sick of Maura "reviewing" or "summarizing" the facts in her head and to the group that I could have smacked her one. There was zero advancement of the series ongoing story of romance between Maura and Sean or Mick, an infinitesimal bit about Jillian and Harry, a tiny bit about Maura wondering, (but not deciding) what to do with the bar, and several repetitions of praise for Rose's cooking. It's like Ms Connolly had an idea and a deadline, so she just repeated her material until she had enough words down to call it a novel. Don't waste money or a credit on this. Buy the paperback and read the first two and last three chapters, and you will get the gist of it. All talk, no action I loved the earlier books in this series, but this one was a huge disappointment. It was slow, very repetitive, and the entire story is based on people sitting in a room talking about something that happened 20 years earlier. It was painful to get through. I love this series I really love this series, but this book was not the best in the group. It dragged and was repetition. I hope the next one is a bit better. I do like Amy Rubinate's performance. She's a great storyteller. Ms. Connolly has Irish Blarney in her blood, being of Irish descent just confirms it The Irish are Master Storytellers. All of her stories in this series are low key, slow to develop and the finally, though once again low key, is very satisfying. Maura Donovan can be very naive, a bit to preachy and self righteous but it is all done out of love of heritage, her employees and above all justice. If you have enjoyed the previous books in this series, you won't be disappointed. I do love her resourcefulness in tackling her obstacles. I've been married for 30+ years but prior to that I had quite a few obstacles of my own as a long time single woman.

The Dog Who Knew Too Much Audiobook by Spencer Quinn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Spencer Quinn) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:31:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dog Who Knew Too Much Subtitle: A Chet and Bernie Mystery Author: Spencer Quinn Narrator: Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1115 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The fourth entry in the irresistible New York Times best-selling mystery series featuring canine narrator Chet and his human companion Bernie, "the coolest human/pooch duo this side of Wallace and Gromit" (Kirkus Reviews). Combining suspense and intrigue with a wonderfully humorous take on the link between man and beast, Spencer Quinn's exceptional mystery series has captured widespread praise since its New York Times best-selling debut, Dog on It. The Dog Who Knew Too Much marks the duo's triumphant return in a tale that's full of surprises. Bernie is invited to give the keynote speech at the Great Western Private Eye Convention, but it's Chet that the bigshot P.I. in charge has secret plans for. Meanwhile Chet and Bernie are hired to find a kid who has gone missing from a wilderness camp in the high country. The boy's mother thinks the boy's father - her ex - has snatched the boy, but Chet makes a find that sends the case in a new and dangerous direction. As if that weren't enough, matters get complicated at home when a stray puppy that looks suspiciously like Chet shows up. Affairs of the heart collide with a job that's never been tougher, requiring our two intrepid sleuths to depend on each other as never before. The Dog Who Knew Too Much is classic Spencer Quinn, offering page-turning entertainment that's not just for dog-lovers. Members Reviews: Same Old Story I could review this one in depth but it really is the same old story. Chet and Bernie take on a case of a missing kid for a mother. The story of how the kid came to be missing is full of holes; once again it seems that the divorced father of a missing has gotten involved with the wrong people and now owes them money. The bad guys take the child to prove a point and make sure that Papasan cooperates with them. At some point Bernie gets arrested again; Chet gets captured again. Stop me if you've heard this please. In the end Bernie saves the kid and brings him back and apprehends the bad guys. Okay this is obviously the series, and the author isn't planning on stepping outside the comfort zone that they've established so the fans of this series will have to settle for a dog that relates a good story. This one is a solid four and a good time listening experience. Cute Dog Tail...um...Tale STORY (humorous mystery) - This was my first venture into the detective world of Chet and Bernie. In this book they're hired to find a boy who disappeared from wilderness camp. The mystery and investigation are good, but what makes this book refreshing is that it's told from Chet's point of view...and Chet is a dog. Hiking adventures and crooked small-town police are woven into the story, but there is lots of what I call Chet's "doggy digressions" in between. He will be talking about what's happening, and then he will go off on a tangent about how he loves bacon or how proud he is of his master, Bernie. Sometimes he will lose his train of thought completely. There's LOTS AND LOTS of stuff kind of like this: We finally made it to Jackrabbit Junction. I don't know why they call it that because I don't smell any jackrabbits. I chased a rabbit once and it was lots of fun. That was in the case where we were looking for Slippery Sam. He's wearing an orange suit now somewhere upstate.

Moonlight Mile Audiobook by Dennis Lehane

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dennis Lehane) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:52:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moonlight Mile Author: Dennis Lehane Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 493 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed New York Times best-selling author Dennis Lehane delivers an explosive tale of integrity and vengeance - heralding the long-awaited return of private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro. Amanda McCready was four years old when she vanished from a Boston neighborhood 12 years ago. Kenzie and Gennaro risked everything to find the young girl - only to orchestrate her return to a neglectful mother and a broken home. Now Amanda is 16 - and gone again. Haunted by their consciences, Kenzie and Gennaro revisit the case that troubled them the most. Their search leads them into a world of identity thieves, methamphetamine dealers, a mentally unstable crime boss and his equally demented wife, a priceless, thousand-year-old cross, and a happily homicidal Russian gangster. It's a world in which motives and allegiances constantly shift and mistakes are fatal. In their desperate fight to confront the past and find Amanda McCready, Kenzie and Gennaro will be forced to question if it's possible to do the wrong thing and still be right or to do the right thing and still be wrong. As they face an evil that goes beyond broken families and broken dreams, they discover that the sins of yesterday don't always stay buried, and the crimes of today could end their lives. Members Reviews: A brilliant book. His best by far. If you could sum up Moonlight Mile in three words, what would they be? That's (a) goofy question. This is about the eighth book I have read by Mr. Lehane, with (I believe) Jonathan Davis narrating all of them, although maybe not. In any case, this book is a powerful demonstration of all of the gifts of both of these men. I will also note that this book is half the length of his standard book, and I think it's no coincidence that it's the best of the lot. The plot covers a lot of distance, but it never gets out of control, even when we are treated to the monstrous Russian gangsters who do truly unspeakable things. Prepare yourself for that. The gore is a little over the top, but I will grant him license (as if he cares about whom I grant what) because both the stories and the characters are all brilliantly written. In addition, Mr. Lehane maintains his extraordinary descriptive ability when it comes to almost all aspects of his beloved Boston. And Mr. Davis is likewise fantastic at reproducing the many Boston accents and sub-dialects, the sounds of the streets, and even of the suburbs, although this last is the least of his concerns. I won't give you the plot, as it is much too complicated, too multi-faceted to describe in such a small space; plus, you deserve to have the pleasure of discovering it yourself. I do wonder about several things, which gives you something of an idea of how these books and their characters have come alive for me. In Moonlight Mile Patrick and Angie have a four-year-old daughter, Gabriella. They are married. And I think it is not spoiling it to reveal that at the end of the book Patrick decides to leave his profession. You have to wonder if Mr. Lehane will develop some other characters, or what. I'll be glad to see. The Drop is also a great book, and it does not belong to the Kenzie-Gennaro series. Who was your favorite character and why? I think it is not unfair, this being fiction and all, to merge Patrick and Angie together into one character, which in some great marriages comes very close to that.

The Spanish Cape Mystery Audiobook by Ellery Queen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellery Queen) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:45:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spanish Cape Mystery Subtitle: The Ellery Queen Mysteries Author: Ellery Queen Narrator: Mark Peckham Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: On a seaside vacation, Ellery Queen is ensnared in a trio of strange crimes. Spanish Cape is a dramatic promontory, its rocky cliff stopped with a picturesque hacienda. This isolated spot belongs to millionaire Walter Godfrey and it should be a peaceful family getaway - but one summer evening, Rosa Godfrey argues with her uncle David as he tries to convince her not to run away with one of their guests, the roguish John Marco. Suddenly, a one-eyed gunman appears out of the twilight. He seems to mistake David for John, and forces the pair to the mainland, where he clubs David on the head and locks Rosa in an empty vacation cottage. The next day, Rosa is rescued by the renowned sleuth Ellery Queen, who had come to the coast for a holiday. For a moment, it seems her luck has changed, but then the universe delivers another crushing blow. John has been found stone dead and stark naked. This will not be the first working vacation for the unfailingly logical Ellery Queen, but to unravel the mystery of the undressed man, he will have to make sense of what happened on the worst night of Rosa Godfrey's life. Members Reviews: Loved it As always I was surprised by the ending. In Holmes fashion, Ellery Queen explains it so it sounds so very simple. Irritating If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more? no one What was most disappointing about Ellery Queens story? I found the commentry irritating, Ellery Queen a poor imitation of Sherlock Holmes and not very clever. The detective's attitude and approach was unbelievable, it was embarrasing to listen to. You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? No

Friends in High Places Audiobook by Donna Leon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna Leon) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:42:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Friends in High Places Subtitle: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery, Book 9 Author: Donna Leon Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 214 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In Friends in High Places, Commissario Guido Brunetti is visited by a young bureaucrat investigating the lack of approval for the construction of Brunetti's apartment years before. What began as a red-tape headache ends in murder when the bureaucrat is later found dead after a mysterious fall from a scaffold. Brunetti starts an investigation that will take him into the unfamiliar and dangerous areas of drug abuse and loan-sharking, and will reveal, once again, what a difference it makes in Venice to have friends in high places. Members Reviews: One of her best... Where does Friends in High Places rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Have always liked her stories of Comissario Brunetti and descriptions of one of my favorite cities, Venice. I think Donna Leon is perfecting her craft with each book, and Friends in High Places absolutely finds her at the top of her game. David Colacci is one of the best narrators working today. The story itself was fast moving, had enough characters to make it interesting but not confusing, and kept my interest throughout. Am looking forward to her next and next and next!! Keep them coming, Miss Leon!! What did you like best about this story? Nice pace...great characters throughout. What about David Colaccis performance did you like? 100% wonderful! Best in the business. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Brunetti & Venice...totally Win/Win! ANOTHER GREAT COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI MYSTERY I'm addicted to this series! (I almost stopped writing reviews because of 2 "Audible Haters" who have systematically gone through all of my submissions and marking them "Not Helpful" for no reason other than spite. But last week, I reported the harassment so the website reps are investigating to find out WHO the perpetrators are.) Although this series can be a bit inconsistent, overall most of the novels are worth the rare miss. The characters are finely drawn and the added detail about Venice makes the listener feel as if we are really there. Narrator David Colacci is perfect. Not so much a thriller than a great detective mystery, the slower pace is worth the plot twists and turns which always keep you guessing. Corruption and the abuse of power in Venice In what may be the quintessential Guido Brunetti novel, our hero faces unanswerable questions of right and wrong in both his personal and professional lives. I will confess to being a die-hard Brunetti fan, but within the series not all books are created equal. This one will fall into my top three. We see plenty of the Brunetti offspring and of two of my favorite female characters in contemporary fiction - Guido's aristocratic wife Paola and the power-behind-the-throne at the questura, Signorina Elettra. Although Brunetti often despairs of the convoluted bureaucracy of Venice, here he becomes completely entangled within its strangling tendrils. Against his better judgement, he uses his connections and social debts to uncover the truth regarding the death a man he met in oddly upsetting circumstances. Along the way, he drags many others into the maelstrom he started. David Colacci is Guido Brunetti to my ear.

No Place Like Home: A Novel Audiobook by Mary Higgins Clark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Higgins Clark) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:23:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Place Like Home: A Novel Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Jan Maxwell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 157 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Trying to erase every trace of Liza's past, her adoptive parents changed Liza's name to Celia. At the age of 28, she married a 60 year-old widower, and they had a son. Before their marriage, Celia confided the secret of her earlier life. On his deathbed, her husband made her swear never to reveal her past to anyone, so that their son would not carry the burden of this family tragedy. Happily remarried, Celia is shocked when her second husband presents her with a gift-the New Jersey house where she killed her mother. On the day they move in, the words "Beware - Little Lizzie's Place" have been painted on the lawn. Determined to prove that she was the victim of her stepfather's psychotic behavior, Celia sets out to gather the evidence. When the real estate agent who sold the house is brutally murdered she is once again branded a killer. As Celia fights to prove her innocence, she is not aware that her life and the life of her son are in jeopardy. Members Reviews: no place like home This book had me suck in from page one.The story line keep twisting and turning so much so that I didn't even suspect the villain to the very end. It is one of the best books I have ever read and highly recommend. WOW! This was one of my favorite books! I really loved it! I was hooked from the start! Very easy listening! Great read Entertaining as usual. Mary Higgins Clark never let's me down. I've read most all of her and her mother's novels. Great book! Loved that I was totally surprised with the ending!! The narrator is wonderful! Love Mary Higgins Clark! Sad I like this author and it's taken me a while to figure out why I didn't like this book. It's the narrator. Somehow, she made the story seem so sad and depressing and that feeling was overshadowing . I also found myself annoyed instead of sympathetic to the main character. Her unwillingness to tell her husband, and reluctance in getting a lawyer was frustrating. I wasn't able to develop enough empathy with her to make up for her lack of common sense.

Backfire Audiobook by Catherine Coulter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Coulter) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:45:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Backfire Subtitle: FBI Thriller #16 Author: Catherine Coulter Narrator: Jim Meskimen, Deanna Hurst Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 955 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: San Francisco judge Ramsey Hunt, longtime friend to FBI agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich, begins the murder trial of Clive and Cindy Cahill only to have federal prosecutor Mickey ORourke, known for his relentless, aggressive style, suddenly turn tentative and distracted. Hunt suspects that something is very wrong and then ORourke goes missing, and Judge Hunt gets shot in the back. Savich and Sherlock receive news of the attack as a mysterious note is delivered to Savich at the Hoover Building: FOR WHAT YOU DID YOU DESERVE THIS. Who sent the note? What does it mean? As Ramsey Hunts life hangs in the balance, Savich and Sherlock race to San Francisco to answer the question: Why would anyone shoot the judge? When they discover one answer, more questions arise, until Savich and Sherlock face the final shock. Members Reviews: Disappointed Is there anything you would change about this book? If I was a writer I would make this book an equal to Iris's usual work. What was one of the most memorable moments of Backfire? Getting to the end. What three words best describe Jim Meskimen and Deanna Hurst s performance? They were great, it was the story that was poorly writen If this book were a movie would you go see it? I doubt it. This is a terrible book What would have made Backfire better? I am sorry but when the women reading this book does the child's voice it is like chalk on a blackboard and I HAVE to quit listening Would you ever listen to anything by Catherine Coulter again? No How did the narrator detract from the book? Quit trying to sound like a child Not her best. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? It was an okay book. Not sure I would recommend to friends. If youve listened to books by Catherine Coulter before, how does this one compare? Listened to many Catherine Coulter books before and "Back Fire" was a little disappointing. How did the narrator detract from the book? I did not like the dual narration. There was too much "he said...she said." Any additional comments? It took a couple of hours of listening to get into the characters of this book. There were too many characters from the beginning so it made it difficult to keep up. The dual narration just added to the confusion. I usually like Catherine Coulter novels but "Back Fire" was not one of my favorites. Backfire backfired What did you love best about Backfire? My husband and I both love to listen to the FBI series on our longer drives and travels - the story was great. How did the narrator detract from the book? The major drawback to this book was the narrator. Fortunately our desire to hear the story kept us listening but would prefer not to listen to this narrator again. Any additional comments? Looking forward to the British series. two narrators ruined this for me The decision to have two narrators -- one male, one female -- read this book seems to me a bad production call. The guy says something, then the woman reader interjects (in her simpering delivery) "...he said. Then he sighed..." and the guy continues to read the male part. The material seems trite enough to begin with, but this tradeoff between dueling narrators -- in the course of a single *sentence* for crying out loud -- made this unlistenable for me. I remember enjoying several of Catherine Coulter's earlier novels so I gave this one a try.

A Spoonful of Poison Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 22:20:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Spoonful of Poison Subtitle: An Agatha Raisin Mystery, Book 19 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Agatha Raisin's detective agency has become so successful that now all she wants is some R&R. But as soon as she cuts back her hours, Agatha remembers that when she has too much quality time, she doesn't know what to do with it. So it doesn't take much for the vicar of a nearby village to persuade her to help publicize the church fete, especially when the fair's organizer, George Selby, happens to be a gorgeous widower. The problem is that several of the offerings in the jam-tasting booth turn out to be poisoned, and the festive family event soon becomes a murder scene. Now Agatha must uncover the truth behind the jam tampering and expose the nasty secrets lurking in the seemingly innocent village - all while falling for handsome George, who just may have some secrets of his own. Members Reviews: Wanda McCaddon is NOT Penelope Keith.!! I love Agatha Raisin & adored all of the series until I got to this stinker... The narrator makes or ,.. in this case breaks a book.. I've been spoiled by Penelope Keith .. her change of tone and voice for every character.. her inflections and timing are superb..the cast of characters come alive and I happily immerse myself for hours on end with them... This narrator in the role was flat, monotoned, devoid of depth.. what a pity.. Wanda is capable in other narratives,.. but she is NOT Agatha... I asked for a refund on this one.. Such a good book! MC Beaton is such a good writer. I am definitely going to listen to this book again soon. Always fun Agatha Raisin is evolving. Although still rough around the edges, they're softening, but her detecting skills are still sharp. Excellent Series Love it , Agatha Raisin is Amazing the way she Stumbles into More Mysteries than a Game of Clue.. Agatha is growing up... ...a little. And as usual falling for the wrong man. Still a fun read with some truly weird characters.

Cooking the Books Audiobook by Kerry Greenwood

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kerry Greenwood) — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:52:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cooking the Books Subtitle: A Corinna Chapman Mystery, Book 6 Author: Kerry Greenwood Narrator: Louise Siversen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 209 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Corinna Chapman, talented baker and reluctant investigator, is trying very hard to do nothing at all on her holidays. Her gorgeous Daniel is only intermittently at her side (he's roaming the streets tracking down a multi-thousand-dollar corporate theft). Jason, her baking offsider, has gone off to learn how to surf. And Kylie and Goss are fulfilling their lives' ambition auditioning for a soapie. It should be a time of quiet reflection for Corinna, but quiet reflection doesn't seem to suit her - she's bored. Scenting a whiff of danger, Corinna accepts an offer from a caterer friend to do the baking for the film set of a new soap called Kiss the Bride - the soapie in which Kylie and Goss have parts. Twists and turns and complications that could only happen to Corinna ensue, involving, bizarrely, nursery rhymes and a tiger called Tabitha. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, a young woman is being unmercifully bullied by her corporate employers - employers who spend a lot of time cooking the books. Critic Reviews: "To the usual delightfully quirky characters, lovingly detailed descriptions of food and surprising mystery, Greenwood adds several appended medieval recipes." ( Kirkus Reviews) "As with all of Greenwoods work, there is a very satisfactory final answer to the problem and its not the obvious one. This is well structured crime fiction with an idiosyncratic bent. While the bad guys never win, and justice is definitely served, it happens in such a fundamentally fitting manner that the reader is always left wanting more." ( Australian Women Online) Members Reviews: Fun!!! I love Kerry Greenwood's style. Once again, she has entertained me for hours and hours on end. Cooking the books I thoroughly Enjoyed this book. It is part of a series about a young woman baker, and all her various friends old and new,. Shr has many and various mysteries to solve in each book , Most entertaining are the many senarios she encounters while going about her daily tasks. The reader keeps the story moving along at a nice pace. I have read many of this authors books , I am never disappointed in anything I have read so far. I loved her Phryne Fisher books, don't miss any of those. Another great entry Corrina, a former accountant, is a perfect size 20 and lives over the bakery that she owns in Melbourne, Australia. She is surrounded by a wonderfully eccentric assortment of neighbors and when not whipping up something fabulous to eat, she helps her gourgeous, private detective boyfriend solve cases. Please read these books in order. My only complaints are: 1. She makes a nasty remark about George Bush in every story. Why? She lives in Australia! 2. She talked about making a Hollandaise sauce in this book and mentioned adding cheese. If there's cheese in it, it's not hollandaise! It just gets better What made the experience of listening to Cooking the Books the most enjoyable? Everything but especially the food.

A Toxic Trousseau Audiobook by Juliet Blackwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliet Blackwell) — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 10:60:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Toxic Trousseau Subtitle: Witchcraft Mysteries, Book 8 Author: Juliet Blackwell Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 502 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Even the most skilled sorceress can't ward off a lawsuit, and Lily is not at her enchanting best with her hands full as the temporary leader of San Francisco's magical community. So after her potbellied pig, Oscar, head butts rival clothier Autumn Jennings, Lily tries to make peace without a costly personal injury case. But any hope of a quiet resolution is shattered when Autumn turns up dead. As one of the prime suspects, Lily searches for a way to clear her name and discovers a cursed trousseau among Autumn's recently acquired inventory. Lily must deal with a mysterious dog walker and spend the night in a haunted house as she delves into the trunk's treacherous past. She's got to figure out who wanted to harm Autumn fast, before the curse claims another victim. Members Reviews: Lily Ivory is fascinating if you haven't read any of the series, start at the beginning. it is marvelous Best Of A Good Thing. Any additional comments? Quirky and Fun. The best of Juliet Blackwell's Witchcraft Mysteries Series! Thank you Ms. Blackwell. Keep them coming Please Fun witchy book Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I love this series... must find first one to keep up...funny at times ....crazy at others Sometimes I want fun not serious Who was your favorite character and why? A witchy woman with pet pig & wears vintage cloths! Why not? Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Always makes me smile sometimes sad for few minutes This series keeps getting better I have enjoyed each book in this series, but this one has left me anticipating the next one even more. Juliet Blackwell is an author who writes entertaining books with light heartedness. Ms. Sands truly brings the characters truly alive. Another good trip... I love the easy fun ride. Great story. Great series. Great Narration. Can't wait for the next.

The Last Policeman Audiobook by Ben H. Winters

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben H. Winters) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:23:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Policeman Author: Ben H. Winters Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1253 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Whats the point in solving murders if were all going to die soon, anyway? Detective Hank Palace has faced this question ever since asteroid 2011GV1 hovered into view. Theres no chance left. No hope. Just six precious months until impact. The Last Policeman presents a fascinating portrait of a pre-apocalyptic United States. The economy spirals downward while crops rot in the fields. Churches and synagogues are packed. People all over the world are walking off the job - but not Hank Palace. Hes investigating a death by hanging in a city that sees a dozen suicides every week - except this one feels suspicious, and Palace is the only cop who cares. Whats the point in solving murders if were all going to die soon, anyway? The first in a trilogy, The Last Policeman offers a mystery set on the brink of an apocalypse. As Palaces investigation plays out under the shadow of 2011GV1, were confronted by hard questions way beyond whodunit. What basis does civilization rest upon? What is life worth? What would any of us do, what would we really do, if our days were numbered? Members Reviews: There was trepidation ... Would you listen to The Last Policeman again? Why? yes, it was an engaging listen. Who was your favorite character and why? Naomi, she broke my heart and we never even heard her whole story. And we didn't need to. Which character ??? as performed by Peter Berkrot ??? was your favorite? Detective Culver Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I cried ... don't want to spoil it. Any additional comments? I will be honest, I was hesitant to read this book. I have read so many Pre-Apocalypse books over the years that I was sure this was just another cookie cutter of a novel. But I figured it would kill some time and maybe be a little entertaining. I am so happy I was wrong. This book is truly just a wonderfully engaging, and heart breaking, murder mystery with the impending apocalypse used as a backdrop that does not overwhelm the story or the characters. But it is a backdrop of rich flavor and intensity, the author gives you a true feeling and perspective of what the nation at large is going through without ever really leaving the stories little corner of the continent. Its The End of the World As We Know It I had The Last Policeman by Ben H Winters on my wish list since it was released a couple of years back. It combines a genre I love (apocalyptic) and an interesting idea. If you knew the world was going to end what would you do? So I finally took the plunge and recently read The Last Policeman and enjoyed it. The Last Policeman follows Hank Palace and his journey as a detective as the world approaches an impending doom. My biggest issue with the book was that it lacked character development. We learn very little about Hank, his family, friends, or even his co-workers. The book jumps straight into a murder investigation and uses the impending astroid to change the typical crime solving formula up a bit. Its an interesting twist but could have used a couple hundred more pages to understand how the world has changed because of the impending asteroid and more insight into the characters.

Hide and Seek Audiobook by Ian Rankin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Rankin) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 07:49:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hide and Seek Subtitle: Inspector Rebus, Book 2 Author: Ian Rankin Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In a shadowy, crumbling Edinburgh housing development, a junkie lies dead of an overdose, his body surrounded by signs of Satanic worship. Inspector John Rebus could call it an accident. But wont. Now hes got to search the city, from the tunnels of its dark underbelly to the private sanctum of the upper crust, to find the perfect hiding place for a killer. Critic Reviews: "A superior series." (The New York Times Book Review) "Ian Rankin, you cannot go wrong." (The Boston Globe) Members Reviews: for Rebus diehards only I recently re-listened to the Rebus series in order since they are all available to me now. Most stood up - or played even better taken chronologically. In this one, however, Rebus is still an Adam Dalgliesh wanna-be, drinking Chablis, reading and listening to the classics, friendship-hugging vulnerable women. And Rankin is still learning how to write. That said, it's still a decent mystery, just not what we'd expect from Rebus or Rankin a little later in their careers. The biggest value was seeing Holmes and Rebus at the start of their relationship. I really dislike Page as a Rebus narrator - but that's a more personal choice. Who wants to read about Rebus as a bully? In this book Rebus is a bully and a selfish cad who blows relationships with women through crude and obtuse behavior. Great pace and tension though and terrific ending. Hide and Seek., I really like the dry Scottish Humor in the Ian Rankin Inspector Reubus series. I had listened to about half of the series and decided to listen to them again, in order, which really helps, to keep you from those "what the heck moments " Edinburgh Spoken Here I was mostly into (the audible version) for the spoken dialects to compare with the first season of the BBC version (another "Thank Gawd for Subtitles" show). i'm impressed. i started with "Knots and Crosses" and i'm looking forward to "Tooth and Mail". Great Book Enjoyed very much. Love how Rebus is not "perfect." Off to listen to the next one!

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman Audiobook by P. D. James

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. D. James) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:59:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Unsuitable Job for a Woman Author: P. D. James Narrator: Penelope Dellaporta Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-09 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: He hires Cordelia Gray, a fledgling detective, to investigate. And as she follows a trail of guilty secrets and shameful sins, she concludes that the nicest people do the nastiest things! Members Reviews: quite suitable Having been left a struggling detective agency, 22-year old Cordelia Gray sets out on her first case to discover why Mark Callander killed himself. Along the way not only does she discover the reasons behind his death, but she comes up against some very curious circumstances which put her in danger. Toward the end Cordelia makes some decisions which put her directly in the path of Adam Dalgliesh, who makes a cameo appearance in the book. Overall, P.D. James does quite a suitable job in this book which now can be considered a period piece. But its age can't disguise the twists and turns that have made the author famous. Penelope Dellaporta reads the book with panache and a clear, crisp tone, keeping the English voices distinct. This is a definite plus in a book of this style. Don't let the age of the book keep you away. It's worth it. Engaging storytelling and a mystery I really enjoyed listening to this book. I even liked the characters, who seemed very real. This was my first PD James mystery, as I listed to another of her books, "Children of Men," and wanted a bit more. The detective Cordelia seemed very real, and not some super sleuth or bored aristocrat slumming it or wonder woman. You or I could be her, provided that we're practical unsentimental workaholics. My only irritation was I couldn't seem to tell what year it was until later into the story. I couldn't imagine this taking place in the now, with some antiquated things in the book, so I thought it was post WW2. Well it was a little later than that and I had to readjust the image I had in that "theater of the mind" when I had to go late 60s. A Superior Narrator What did you love best about An Unsuitable Job for a Woman? aving read the Adam Dagliesh Detective novels I find that I have enjoyed Cordelia Gray as much if not more than Dagliesh. PD James once told an interviewer that if she had started writing Detective Novels today her detective would be a woman. It's too bad there are only two Cordelia Gray stories. What about Penelope Dellaportas performance did you like? Ms. Dellaporta is now the voice of PD James for me, and I would prefer all of her audiobooks performed by Ms. Dellaporta Any additional comments? Unsuitable I am very surprised by the glowing reviews of this book. I like PD James and was looking forward to hearing her work read and be introduced to a new character other than A.D. It certainly was not badly written, on the contrary, if I were reviewing only beautifully written prose I would happily rate this much higher. I have decided not to try to re-listen to the relevant sections, but I cannot find a motive for what was done. If it was in there, it was very cleverly hidden in information that seemed to suggest there was no reason for the conduct. I did not terribly enjoy the narration and wondered why an elderly voice was chosen for a young woman's story. At first, I decided it really did not matter, but because of the aged voice there were many times I could not guess the age of the character. Again, it was not a deal breaker so to speak, but I thought it was odd.

The Last Girl Audiobook by Danny Lopez

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danny Lopez) — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:06:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Girl Author: Danny Lopez Narrator: Don Amodio Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-18 Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When it comes to murder, nothing is as it seems. After being laid off from his job as a newspaper reporter in a coastal Florida town, Dexter Vega meets a wealthy retiree who hires him to find his daughter who is supposed to be attending the local college. When Vega visits his client to inform him that his daughter is in Mexico, he discovers the man has been murdered. And Vega's prints are all over the murder weapon. As the police build a case against him, Vega flies to Mexico City to locate his client's daughter, hoping she will help him find the murderer and thus clear his name. But when he finds the woman, she tells him a very different story - nothing is as it seems. Beaten by thugs and ordered to leave Mexico, Vega returns home to find himself immersed in a web of blackmail, greed, and revenge. Still pursued by the cops - and now a target of evil predators. Members Reviews: great narration. Fun story by Danny Lopez brought vividly to life by Don Amodio. Very highly recommended. Great Modern Mystery The setting, the protagonist, the story. All of these elements really came together in this story in a way that kept me guessing till the end. The narration by Don Amodio really brought this story to life. This was my first audio book experience, and he really helped me escape into the story. Looking forward to his next adventure.

Devices and Desires Audiobook by P. D. James

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. D. James) — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:36:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devices and Desires Subtitle: An Adam Dalgliesh Mystery, Book 8 Author: P. D. James Narrator: Penelope Dellaporta Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Featuring the famous Commander Adam Dalgliesh, Devices and Desires is a thrilling and insightfully crafted novel of fallible people caught in a net of secrets, ambitions, and schemes on a lonely stretch of Norfolk coastline. Commander Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard has just published a new book of poems and has taken a brief respite from publicity on the remote Larksoken headland on the Norfolk coast in a converted windmill left to him by his aunt. But he cannot so easily escape murder. A psychotic strangler of young women is at large in Norfolk, and getting nearer to Larksoken with every killing. And when Dalgliesh discovers the murdered body of the Acting Administrative Officer on the beach, he finds himself caught up in the passions and dangerous secrets of the headland community and in one of the most baffling murder cases of his career. Critic Reviews: "Taut.... Absorbing.... Better than her best." (New York Times Book Review) "I have often thought of mysteries as the sorbets of literature, something light and tangy to clear the palate between more serious courses. The books of P.D. James, however, are more substantial fare, fulfilling as well as delicious, and Devices and Desires is no exception." (Washington Post Book World) "A masterful writer.... Devices and Desires seems to be that highly prized work - a terrific tale of suspense and detection that also delivers the satisfaction of a mainstream novel." (Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: Great Interesting Read, Good Performance I enjoy the English reader, she does a good job with this book. Nice change of pace. The story is the thinking kind of mystery with enough colorful characters and interesting English countryside to hold your interest through a relatively long book. A well wrought mystery Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Possibly, but only after warning said friend of the sub-optimal sound quality and the old-lady narrator, both of which made me give up listening several times before I finally got deep enough into the mystery that I really cared whodunnit. Who was your favorite character and why? Adam Dalgleish....and the motherless child, Teresa Blaney. What aspect of Penelope Dellaportas performance would you have changed? I would have chosen a younger (or at least less old-lady-sounding, less stuffy-sounding) narrator. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Murder on the Headlands Any additional comments? The narrator did have good vocal inflection and prosody/expression, which ultimately made the listening experience superior to reading the print version alone (I did both). Another book ruined Yet another book ruined by an ill-chosen narrator. I usually, always, listen to the preview of the book because the narrator can make or break the book for me. This time I realized instantly that I did not. While Ms. Dallaporta's normal voice can be characterized as 'fingernails on a chalkboard,' when the characters become emotional, she squawks like an hysterical myna bird. Ugh. I made it two-thirds of the way through before I concluded that the victim probably committed suicide to avoid listening to Ms. Dellaporta any longer.

Keeper of the Castle Audiobook by Juliet Blackwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliet Blackwell) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 21:57:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Keeper of the Castle Subtitle: Haunted Home Renovation, Book 5 Author: Juliet Blackwell Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 507 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Lately, Mel has been worried about finding enough historic renovation work to pay the bills. But while Turner Construction is in need of a project, Mel's boyfriend, Graham, has his hands full managing the reconstruction of an ancient building shipped over from Scotland. With the job plagued by rumors that the stones are cursed, Graham brings in Mel to look for paranormal activity. And while the ghost of a charming Scottish clansman does seem to be hanging around the site, the real shock comes when they stumble upon a body. When the original construction crew starts running scared, Mel brings in her team to finish the job. Now all she has to do is nail down the killer and put the spirits to rest before anyone else winds up heading for the highlands. Members Reviews: Wonderful! If you could sum up Keeper of the Castle in three words, what would they be? Gripping, interesting, funny. What did you like best about this story? I liked that it kept me guessing. Which character as performed by Xe Sands was your favorite? Mel Turner. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No Any additional comments? Great book, as the others in this series. You won't be sorry that you bought this. It took me a bit to get used to this narrator. She is quiet at times when using men's voices, but I got used to it. Another great addition I love this series. It combines an entertaining mixture romance, mystery, construction info and ghostly interactions. I like how Mel approaches each ghostly appearance with enough modesty to know she still has a lot to learn and is not an instant expert. I also enjoy the interactions between Mel and her family and friends. I look forward to the next books in this series. Great series! I have grown to love this series. Juliet Blackwell has done an excellent job of creating the characters in a way that is quite believable. Xe Sands does a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life. This is a great duo, don't miss this series! The BEST of the Haunted Home Renovation Series! If you could sum up Keeper of the Castle in three words, what would they be? Fun light story What did you like best about this story? Juliet Blackwell has written a really fun Haunted Home Renovation series and this is the best book yet. The plot about the reconstruction of an ancient castle captured my attention quickly. Any additional comments? Juliet Blackwell's series about Mel, a lady construction contractor who seems to be able to see and sometimes talk to ghosts, are fun reads. They are light and do not delve into the gruesome black areas that many ghost stories do. Its a great entertaining light read. Even my husband has enjoyed the series! Think "Ghost Busters" Juliet Blackwell always keeps you guessing. I love ALL of her series which are all paranormal (ghosts). This series showcases a woman working & a boss/owner of a business in a mans world. If you liked "Ghost Busters" you will like this series.

Gone Without a Trace Audiobook by Patricia Bradley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Bradley) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:04:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gone Without a Trace Subtitle: Logan Point Series, Book 3 Author: Patricia Bradley Narrator: Elise Arsenault Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's been more than two years since homicide detective Livy Reynolds's cousin disappeared from Logan Point. Unlike most people in her hometown, Livy has never believed that Robyn left voluntarily. When Dallas private investigator Alex Jennings contacts her concerning a senator's missing granddaughter who was last seen in Logan Point, Livy notices eerie similarities between the two disappearances. With self-doubt plaguing her and an almost instant dislike of the self-assured PI, she's finding this investigation an uphill battle. But with the prospect of finding her cousin on the horizon, she'll have to find a way to work with Alex - before it's too late. Award-winning author Patricia Bradley keeps you on the edge of your seat with a case - and a relationship - that is anything but certain. Critic Reviews: "The third novel in Bradley's Logan Point series ratchets up the suspense. The missing person storyline is intriguing. The way everything wraps up is both exciting and fascinating. The author keeps things fresh with new characters, but doesn't forget about moving the storylines along with characters from previous books." (RT Book Reviews) Members Reviews: Things aren't always as they seem. I love this series on Logan Point. How well do you really know a person? Even when you have lived in the same town with people for years, if you look on a personal level things aren't as they seem. Livie and Alex have their own life ideals and problems from their childhoods. They set out to find Samantha Jo. Learning God is always faithful. Can't wait for the next installment of this series! Patricia Bradley is wonderful! Elise Arsenault is a good Narrator. Another Logan Point Masterpiece Love the Tapestry woven by the author... rich character development in the Logan Point "Fsmily". Looking forward to the next release.

Cherringham - Landluft kann tödlich sein: Sammelband 7 (Cherringham 19-21) Hörbuch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neil Richards) — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 13:16:50 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> Titel: Cherringham - Landluft kann tödlich sein: Sammelband 7 (Cherringham 19-21) Autor:: Neil Richards, Matthew Costello Erzähler: Sabina Godec Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 9 hrs and 32 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-13-17 Herausgeber: Lübbe Audio Bewertung: 2.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Very British - drei England-Krimis in einem Band! Spur aus der Vergangenheit: Es wird schaurig in Cherringham! Halloween steht vor der Tür, und wie jedes Jahr veranstaltet das Bell Hotel, in dem es angeblich spuken soll, sein berühmtes "Geisterjäger-Dinner" mitsamt Schauergeschichten und Geistererscheinungen. Dieses Mal findet die Veranstaltung allerdings durch einen schrecklichen Unfall ein jähes Ende. Und plötzlich steht die Frage im Raum, ob hier nicht tatsächlich ein Geist umgeht! Jack und Sarah sind überzeugt, dass der Schuldige ein Mensch aus Fleisch und Blut sein muss - doch wer will dem Hotel schaden? Schon bald müssen auch die beiden sich ihrem Aberglauben stellen, denn sie finden Spuren, die zu einem unaufgeklärten viktorianischen Mord führen... Ein rätselhafter Einbruch: Claire und Terry Goodman scheinen alles zu haben: eine erfolgreiche Firma, einen Sohn in Oxford, ein neues Anwesen direkt an der Themse und offenbar reichlich Geld. Als Jack und Sarah jedoch gebeten werden, in einem seltsamen Einbruch in ihrer Villa zu ermitteln, treten einige Geheimnisse zutage. Und kaum ist die Wahrheit enthüllt, wird sie für jemanden so unerträglich, dass Mord scheinbar der einzige Ausweg ist. Ein schmutziges Geschäft: Aufruhr im beschaulichen Cherringham! Das ganze Dorf geht auf die Barrikaden und will verhindern, dass die Zakro Corporation einen riesigen Supermarkt am Stadtrand baut. Doch als der Umweltaktivist und Anführer des Protests, Sam Lewis, bei einem Wildschweinunfall getötet wird, scheint nichts und niemand den Bauunternehmer mehr stoppen zu können. Plötzlich tauchen Zweifel an dem Unfall auf, und Jack und Sarah haken nach: Hat Sams Tod doch etwas mit seinem Widerstand gegen die Zakro Corporation zu tun? ©2016 Bastei Lübbe. Übersetzung von Sabine Schilasky (P)2016 Lübbe Audio Mitglieder Bewertungen: Cherringham German translation - not English Can I exchange the German version for English? Episodes 19 to 21 and 22 to 24. Ratings are for English versions I have listened to. Cherringham 19-21 What would have made Cherringham - Landluft kann tödlich sein: Sammelband 7 (Cherringham 19-21) better? Why this was sent to me in german I don't know. I only read english

F is for Fugitive Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:58:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: F is for Fugitive Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: That's the task Kinsey Millhone is faced with when she takes on the case of Bailey Fowler. These are the facts: Jean Timberlake, Bailey's girlfriend, was found dead on the sands of Floral Beach, California, 17 years ago. Bailey, drug addict and convicted felon, with no good alibi, was sent to the slammer, even though he swore he didn't do it. After escaping less than a year before, he successfully disappeared until he was picked up on a fluke of mistaken identify. Can Kinsey prevent him from being sent back to prison by finding the real killer? And what kinds of deadly passions and murderous intentions will she stir up as she searches for the truth? Critic Reviews: "Sue Grafton has created perhaps the most likeable female private eye in the business." (Boston Globe) "It's hard to imagine anyone doing a better job with Grafton's popular alphabet series than Tony winner Judy Kaye." (L.A. Life) Members Reviews: A great background listen for work. This book is very well narrated by Judy Kaye. The killer is guessable despite the many herrings. But there is still plenty of suspense and the ending iis well done.

Whisperers Audiobook by John Connolly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Connolly) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:47:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whisperers Subtitle: A Charlie Parker Mystery Author: John Connolly Narrator: Holter Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 291 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: "'Oh, little one,' he whispered, as he gently stroked her cheek, the first time he had touched her in 15 years. What have they done to you? What have they done to us all?" In his latest dark and chilling Charlie Parker thriller, New York Times best-selling author John Connolly takes us to the border between Maine and Canada. It is there, in the vast and porous Great North Woods, that a dangerous smuggling operation is taking place, run by a group of disenchanted former soldiers, newly returned from Iraq. Illicit goods - drugs, cash, weapons, even people - are changing hands. And something else has changed hands. Something ancient and powerful and evil. The authorities suspect something is amiss, but what they can't know is that it is infinitely stranger and more terrifying than anyone can imagine. Anyone, that is, except private detective Charlie Parker, who has his own intimate knowledge of the darkness in men's hearts. As the smugglers begin to die, one after another, in apparent suicides, Parker is called in to stop the bloodletting. The soldiers actions and the objects they have smuggled have attracted the attention of the reclusive Herod, a man with a taste for the strange. And where Herod goes, so too does the shadowy figure that he calls the Captain. To defeat them, Parker must form an uneasy alliance with a man he fears more than any other - the killer known as the Collector. Critic Reviews: "Connolly displays a real knack for fusing the detective and horror genres, providing a rational chain of evidence and deduction for the plot while simultaneously creating a real atmosphere of numinous dread that reminds us that mystery can refer to more than a mundane tale of crime and human justice." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Thank you! First of all, I would like to send a heart felt "Thank you!" to anyone who participated in the decision to produce this in unabridged format. That made me very happy! I also cannot say enough good words about Holter Graham. His capture of the mid Maine accent is very nearly perfect, and the other Maine accents he uses are very good as well. Having myself had family here in Bethel for many generations, and being someone who laments the loss of our cultural heritage in our "lingo", I sincerely appreciate his nuanced performance. I hope to see more of his work! Now to the story - Mr. Connolly has created another book I will read again and again, as I do the others in the Parker series. I was grateful to find some of the action set in Western Maine, and I hope he used the large archives of the Bethel Historical Society for research. Thank you to all for this enjoyable "read"! I am already looking for the next in the series. *nudge, nudge* Awesome! Love love love John Connolly's books. This was a great performance by Holter Graham. He's far better suited to this series than the other actor who reads them. His Louis and Angel are great (although he calls Louis "Lewis" not "Louie" and I am enough of a fan to be bothered by that) and his voice is great for Parker. I'd love to hear him read more of the series! Iraqi Artifacts Come to Maine The father of a veteran wants Charlie to look into the cause of his son's suicide. Trafficking in stone Iraqi artifacts is only a part of the problem for Charlie to handle.

The Skull Beneath the Skin Audiobook by P. D. James

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. D. James) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:21:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Skull Beneath the Skin Author: P. D. James Narrator: Penelope Dellaporta Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Private detective Cordelia Gray is invited to the sunlit island of Courcy to protect the vainly beautiful actress Clarissa Lisle from veiled threats on her life. Within the rose red walls of a fairy-tale castle, she finds the stage is set for death. ©2001 P.D. James; (P)2009 Random House Critic Reviews: "Richly intricate and literate,"James's second Cordelia Gray mystery "shows James at the height of her storytelling powers." (San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: The 2nd & last Cordelia Gray Mystery! It's a crime that there are no more books in this series!! Excellent and interesting stories. Taught mystery - great narration Would you consider the audio edition of The Skull Beneath the Skin to be better than the print version? Yes because the performance by P. De La Porta was outstanding Who was your favorite character and why? Who wouldn't love Cordelia Gray! What does Penelope Dellaporta bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Astute characterizations If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Classic English mystery! Some nice tidbits of British history. Once again Miss Grey funds all the answers, yet doesn't get the glory of success in public.

The Man with a Load of Mischief Audiobook by Martha Grimes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martha Grimes) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:43:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man with a Load of Mischief Subtitle: A Richard Jury Novel, Book 1 Author: Martha Grimes Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 546 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: At the Man with a Load of Mischief, they found the dead body stuck in a keg of beer. At the Jack and Hammer, another body was stuck out on the beam of the pub's sign, replacing the mechanical man who kept the time. Two pubs. Two murders. One Scotland Yard inspector called in to help. Detective Chief Inspector Richard Jury arrives in Long Piddleton and finds everyone in the postcard village looking outside of town for the killer - except for one Melrose Plant. A keen observer of human nature, he points Jury in the right direction: into the darkest parts of his neighbors' hearts. Members Reviews: Favorite Revisited I was excited about revisiting - in audio - a series of books which I have so enjoyed over the years. In one way, I was not disappointed, because the performance by Steve West is quite good, and all the quirky characters I remembered are still there. The aristocrats, the wannabes, the shop-and-bar keepers. But, on the whole, these characters have not aged particularly well. Although the "pub" title trademark remains interesting, "Aunt Agatha" and "Melrose Plant" now seem more the copies from older British mysteries that they actually are. There's a dated, self-conscious feeling here that is not as apparent in the original, classic series of Dorothy Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, Marjorie Allingham and, to some extent, Agatha Christie. Is it possible that American authors really can't quite capture the traditional, cozy British who-done-it? Maybe - and I think I'd rather just remember the Jury/Plant series as something I really liked 25 years ago. No need to revisit. Love this series, but FYI I've just finished listening to book 13, and I have absolutely loved every one so far! The recurring characters and the relationships between them are very entertaining and often hilarious. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys murder mysteries without all the stress. The FYI part is this: The first book in the series was published in 1981, and was contemporary fiction. Hard as it is for me to believe, 1981 was 33 years ago! I suspect, though, that the author never expected the series to take off and to still be writing the books all these years later. The main characters in the series are Richard Jury and Melrose Plant. I picture them in age as between 35-40. The thing is, I don't think they can ever get much older than that and have it all still work. However, time and technology continue to march on and, to keep the series contemporary, things like computers and cell phones have to come into play. Also, Jury having been a small child in WW2 was perfectly in line in 1981, but by now he would have to be elderly. What I do is just mentally keep the characters in the same approximate age frame they started in, and ignore any references to the passage of time that the author inserts in the text. Just sort of let time and world events go by in the background, while the characters stay the same. There were enough comments in book 13 about the passage of time and people not changing after all these years, that I'm guessing the author was maybe poking a little fun at her predicament. I'm awaiting the Audible release of the next book at the moment, but I hope that she hasn't done anything to blatantly age the characters in the rest of the books.

No Shred of Evidence Audiobook by Charles Todd

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Todd) — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:00:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Shred of Evidence Subtitle: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery Author: Charles Todd Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 525 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In this absorbing new entry in the acclaimed New York Times best-selling series, Scotland Yard's Ian Rutledge is caught up in a twisted web of vengeance and murder. On the north coast of Cornwall, an apparent act of mercy is repaid by an arrest for murder. Four young women have been accused of the crime. A shocked father calls in a favor at the Home Office. Scotland Yard is asked to review the case. However, Inspector Ian Rutledge is not the first inspector to reach the village. Following in the shoes of a dead man, he is told the case is all but closed. Even as it takes an unexpected personal turn, Rutledge will require all his skill to deal with the incensed families of the accused, the grieving parents of the victim, and local police eager to see these four women sent to the infamous Bodmin Gaol. Then why hasn't the killing stopped? With no shred of evidence to clear the accused, Rutledge must plunge deep into the darkest secrets of a wild, beautiful, and dangerous place if he is to find a killer who may - or may not - hold the key to their fate. Members Reviews: This Inspector Rutledge audio is outstanding! The latest Inspector Rutledge novel with Simon Prebble's narration is outstanding! As most audio book readers (listeners) realize, there are not many good writers of "police procedural" novels and even fewer of the very important good narrations. The Inspector Ian Rutledge series by Charles Todd (pen name for the mother-and-son writing team of Charles and Caroline Todd) is unique for the police procedural genre. The entry in Wekipedia says it best -"The books deal with the cases of Inspector Ian Rutledge, a veteran of the European campaigns who is attempting to pick up the pieces of his Scotland Yard career." In my opinion they are not the typical "who done it" story lines, but more of a what it was like to be a Scotland Yard detective in post World War I Britain tasked with assignments of assisting local police to confirm their suspicions and finding himself having to prove who didn't do it. This latest novel, "No Shred of Evidence", a perfect example. As with all the novels in this series, Rutledge has to work without benefit of forensics. He must rely on information gleaned from others the most difficult of which is the local aristocracy, who at that time looked down on "the police" and were loathed to cooperate in any investigation that might create any scandal. That and his gut feel, which is expressed in the form of the voice of Hamish Macbeth, a corporal that he was required to execute during the battle of the Somme. A duty that has haunted him ever since. The first nine novels in the series were narrated by Samuel Gillies. I would rate his narration at 4 stars. For the next nine novels, Simon Prebble took over. His narration goes beyond the typical narrator's reading and is what I consider to be a 5 star performance. Prebble's talent and skill puts him in a class with very few other audio book narrators. As I listen to Prebble's performance, I actually feel transported to the scenes and actions in the novel and become a bystander. For me, the plot really becomes secondary and it's the details of the scenes, penned by Charles Todd and Prebble's performance that make it all so very entertaining.

J is for Judgment Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Wed, 05 May 2004 05:47:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: J is for Judgment Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Once again, Kinsey Millhone, America's favorite female P.I., embroils herself in a complex and entertaining Alphabet Murder Mystery. When Wendell Jaffe, mastermind of a real-estate scam, disappeared at sea, no body was found. Now, five years later, he's declared legally dead, and California Fidelity has to pay up on his life insurance policy to the tune of half-a-million dollars. Soon after, the tune slides off-key when Jaffe is spotted in Mexico and Fidelity hires Kinsey Millhone to sort things out. Oddly enough, Kinsey's investigation of the con man's past triggers a surprising inquiry into her own family history. And, as the two stories intertwine, our favorite P.I. finds herself facing dangerous consequences. Don't miss the other titles in the Alphabet Mystery Series. ©1993 Sue Grafton; (P)1993 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Members Reviews: Ending fell flat This book was a decent entry in the Millhone series but the story was too convoluted and hard to follow. Unlike some I love Judy Kaye and she made it worthwhile but the ending was just plain too far fetched and poorly written. Dana Jaffee returns in P is for peril. Pronunciation, Pronunciation, Pronunciation What three words best describe Judy Kayes performance? Her performance is okay except that she doesn't pronounce "Lompoc" and "San Luis Obispo" properly. Not a big deal unless you lived there. As a graduate of Lompoc High School, and Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo, I know the area well. So, here's the deal: Lompoc = Lom-poke, and San Luis Obispo = San Lewis Obispo. I know, I know, it may not seem logical about the Luis thing. People think because it's a town in the Southwest it should sound Spanish and perhaps it did, as in "Lewie". Once. Lompoc is mentioned from time to time in books and TV stories but only once have I heard it pronounced correctly. For this series, it's really important to get it right.

Kissing Christmas Goodbye Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 02:56:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kissing Christmas Goodbye Subtitle: An Agatha Raisin Mystery Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Wanda McCaddon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 182 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Unlike quite a number of people, Agatha has not given up on Christmas. To have the perfect Christmas had been a childhood dream while surviving a rough upbringing in a Birmingham slum. Holly berries glistened, snow fell gently outside, and inside, all was Dickensian jollity. And in her dreams, James Lacey kissed her under the mistletoe, and like a middle-aged sleeping beauty, she would awake to passion once more.... Agatha Raisin is bored. Her detective agency in the Cotswolds is thriving, but she'll scream if she has to deal with another missing cat or dog. Only two things seem to offer potential excitement: Christmas and her ex, James Lacey. This year Agatha is sure that if she invites James to a splendid Christmas dinner, their love will rekindle like a warm Yule log. But that fantasy will have to wait for now. A wealthy widow - who had sent Agatha a letter saying a member of her family intended to kill her - has been found dead. Now Agatha must set out to find the murderer, even though, in her heart, she's still dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones she and James used to know. Members Reviews: Bring back Penelope Keith Love the Agatha mysteries and have listened to all up to this point read by Penelope Keith. This narrator is quite inferior. Often I cannot tell which Character is speaking. She makes no effort to change her voice with the different characters. Very annoying., especially since the Penelope Keith versions were free rentals from the library. Loved it!! Another great Agatha Raisin mystery. If you've listened to a few of the AR mysterues, you will rate this as one of your favorites. The best part is Agatha ' s Christmas party. Arrgh! New narrator! Disappointing! I love all the Agatha Raisin stories, but this new narrator is not very good. She sounds like she's just reading the book, and every character has the same voice. What happened to Penelope Keith? She was fantastic, and after listening to her for the entire series up to this point, I "know" what Agatha's voice sounds like, as well as Charles's, Roy's, Mrs. Bloxby, and all the other wonderful characters. I can hardly get through this book, and will have to just read the rest of the series, imagining the old voices. I should have read a sample before buying it. Good story, lackluster performance OK, Penelope Keith is the performer I first encountered with the AR stories and quite frankly, she set the bar pretty high. Alas, this performance, while competent, is easily eclipsed by Keith. There is little differentiating of voices and Agatha sounds slight and thin. While the performer tries to echo Keith's voice variantion, this simply isn't done well. The story on the other hand is entertaining and enjoyable with new characters, a couple of attempted misdirections, and even a final twist. A bit disconcerting in this and the previous episode is a developing over use of expressions. Here, it is "snakes and bastards," and previously, "lugubrious." The repeated use of this phrases gives the stories an affected air and almost kitschy. Using infrequently heard words is a treat from time to time, but their repeated invocation is tiresome. Another Delightful book from this Series! Mrs. Rasin is a pugnacious, stubborn, hilarious, lovable character.

The Janus Stone Audiobook by Elly Griffiths

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elly Griffiths) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:21:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Janus Stone Author: Elly Griffiths Narrator: Jane McDowell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 761 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway is called in to investigate when builders, demolishing a large old house in Norwich to make way for a housing development, uncover the bones of a child beneath a doorway - minus the skull. Is it some ritual sacrifice or just plain straightforward murder? DCI Harry Nelson would like to find out - and fast. Members Reviews: Return to Salt Marsh & Mysterious Archeology I just love the way Griffiths brought the characters back from book one in the series as old friends. They are people that have been changed by their experiences together in the previous book. Often I find in a series that the main characters are too static as personalities. Not so with this author. Even better, this book continues to develop these interesting, flawed but fascinating people without missing a beat. This installment picks up just months after book one finished. Probably best to start with book one if you are new to the series. The books do build on one another and it is assumed that the reader already knows much detail that is not reviewed. A good thing-- as I dislike a great deal of recap in a series. The mystery and backstory were as well thought out, engaging and as spooky as they were in book one. It was also funny in spots! I really enjoyed this listen and loved how the whole tale played out. Creepiness, brooding wild sea coast, archeology and history all perfectly intertwine to make a really enjoyable listen. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Really good and recommended if you enjoy a good mystery. My favorite of the series. I've listened to all of this series but not in order. Now I await each new episode. It's easy listening, there's always a mystery, Ruth Galloway is a very independent woman, and there are complicated interactions in a rural setting. The narration is well done. Interesting Development Although it was obvious from very early on in the book who the "culprit" was in this book, it was extremely interesting to see how the author brought it to the attention of the characters in the book. She developed it exceptionally well, fitting the responses and thoughts of her characters around it. It is very well written and a joy to read or listen to! I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery. I'm a big fan Where does The Janus Stone rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Well written, story is excellent, characters realistic. Hoping for many more in the series plot and character entrancing What made the experience of listening to The Janus Stone the most enjoyable? the plot and locale kept my interest. Loved Ruth's character as she came across as real though somewhat flawed. Her relationships are complicated but she always manages to stay true to herself. She continually struggles with the values and ideologies of Catholicism, and "born again Christian" as these enter her relationships with family and friends. I feel like I'm learning something about science but never bored with detail. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Janus Stone? So many memorable moements, learning about the sex of her baby, sharing it with Nelson, and the final boat scenes.

E is for Evidence Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:11:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: E is for Evidence Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Make no mistake about it, Kinsey Millhone is one tough cookie. When a routine insurance claim she's investigating turns into non-routine trouble, someone has put $5,000 in her usually not-too-flush checking account and made it look like she's on the take, Kinsey sets out to discover who has set her up and why. The trail of evidence leads to the wealthy Wood family, which includes the three quirky sisters Olive, Ash, and Ebony. But she's not counting on the involvement of her long-departed ex-husband #2, who's gorgeous, seductive, and also a junkie. And she's certainly not counting on murder. Critic Reviews: "Judy Kaye...is hilariously on target." (Newsweek) "Lord, how I like this Kinsey Millhone....The best detective fiction I have read in years." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: VERY GOOD BUT NARRATER IS'NT THE BEST The book is a great book but the narrater is skiping words and even some pages and it is hard to follow along in the book while listening. Love this series I absolutely love this series. You can't go wrong with this series. Lots of little twists and turns. Story This storyline kept you guessing to the end. Very interesting ending. Can't wait to get next in series. E is for Excellent In this one, we meet Kinsey's second husband. One of the best in the alphabet series. The narrator is very good, the book ok The narrator was engaging, the book was good but a little disappointing because I knew who the killer was half way through. I still enjoyed the book though.

Knots and Crosses Audiobook by Ian Rankin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Rankin) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:17:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/615/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Knots and Crosses Subtitle: Inspector Rebus, Book 1 Author: Ian Rankin Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 393 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Detective John Rebus' city is being terrorized by a baffling series of murdersand he's tied to a maniac by an invisible knot of blood. As the ghoulish killings mount and the tabloid headlines scream, Rebus cannot stop the feverish shrieks from within his own mind. Because he isn't just one cop trying to catch a killer - he's the man who's got all the pieces to the puzzle Members Reviews: I've Read Mixed Reviews and Can Marry Them If you could sum up Knots and Crosses in three words, what would they be? Rebus's Start Would you ever listen to anything by Ian Rankin again? Definitely--this is where he gets started but all of following books are better. Would you listen to another book narrated by Michael Page? Yes, not as good as McPhearson, but good enough. Any additional comments? Okay, here's the scoop. This isn't a great book--but I would recommend it to Rebus fans because this is where it all got started. It's written by a grad student. It's got plenty of flaws--kind of shallow, trite, all that. But, if you are ua Rebus fans this is w ell worth the listen as you see him at his beginning and you can appreciate Rankin's growth as a writer. Classic Rebus, Terrible Narrator What made the experience of listening to Knots and Crosses the most enjoyable? This is the first Rebus novel, his orgin story, telling about his time in the SAS and it sets him up for all the other novels and pre Siobhan Clark Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Michael Page? Peter Forbes Any additional comments? The narrator is English, which should have disqualified him. it is painful to listen to his attempts at a Scottish accent and his female voices are particularly unsettling. Exhausting detail on bars and drinking I kept hoping for something about police procedure or some plot movement, but the only movement was from bar to bar. I was disappointed. Hard to appreciate a book with a poor narrator The narration is so frustrating, I can't really follow the story. The narrators voices and accents are unpleasant. The story skips between different characters, but it took at least an hour to realise that was what was happening, as the narrator kept on reading in the same voice and tone. The story might be okay. I'll have to read it instead. Meeting Rebus, Properly The first John Rebus book I enjoyed was Saints of the Shadow Bible (#19). I liked it so well I decided to try the series. It was interesting to see Rebus transform from being almost mechanical and disengaged to become a no-nonsense force of authority not to be toyed with. The book seemed a little slow at first, but kept gaining momentum. Now, I'm officially hooked!